Posted inSports
Local girls’ teams have late season surges
The Martin High School girls’ basketball team put the finishing touches on its late season surge Friday night by claiming a 47-34 triumph over Holland Black River. It was the…
Posted inSports
Hopkins JV ballclub went 19-3 for season
The Hopkins High School junior varsity basketball team this week concluded a season in which it fashioned an overall record of 19-3. Obviously, there are high hopes they'll all be…
Posted inSports
Boys’ district tourneys get under way Monday
Both the Hopkins and Wayland boys’ basketball teams will play in the Division 2 district post-season tournament at Hamilton High School. Hopkins (5-16 on the season thus far) will take…
Posted inSports
WHS boys, girls both earn trip to state meet
The Wayland boys bowling team came in first at the Division 2 regional tournament Thursday at Spectrum Lanes in Grand Rapids. The Wildcat girls, meanwhile, took second place, therefore enabling…
Posted inSports
Clipper boys pull out thriller over Fennville
The Martin girls’ basketball team was doubled up 68-34 by an 18-1 Saugatuck Wednesday evening. However, the Martin boys' basketball squad won a 62-59 thriller on Senior Night over Fennville.…
Posted inSports
Wayland, Martin, Hopkins girls hoops wins still gathering
The Wayland girls’ basketball team Tuesday night lifted its overall season record to 13-6 by getting past non-league opponent Grand Rapids Coveant Christian, 54-47. Senior ace Harmony Laker, nearing the…
Posted inSports
Four Vikings qualify for state mat tournament
Four Hopkins High School grapplers placed among the top four in their weight divisions placing in the top 4 Saturday at the individual regionals to their tickets to the individual…
Posted inSports
Martin sending 8 of its matmen to state finals
No fewer than eight wrestlers punched their tickets to Ford Field Feb. 21 by placements in the regional tournament Saturday. The state-bound wrestlers are Urijah Joostberns, Haylen Buell (regional champion),…
Posted inSports
Lady Wildcats, Clippers score big hardcourt wins
The Wayland girls’ basketball team Friday evening bounced back from a one-point upset loss to Middleville by getting past Northview 53-49. The verdict solidified the Lady Wildcats’ claim to third…
Posted inSports
WHS girls cop another O-K Gold bowl crown
The Wayland girls’ bowling team captured the O-K Conference championship Friday at Spectrum Lanes in Grand Rapids and the boys’ squad was runner-up to state powerhouse Northview. Boys’ coach Sherry…