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Martin boys start slow, but defeat Zion Christian 55-46

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by Austin Marsman Martin notched its first win of the season against Zion Christian Tuesday night, 55 to 46. The Mountaineers kept up with Martin for much of the first half, trailing only 21-20. As the second half progressed, however, the Clippers really began to execute and build a solid...
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Another good 1st half, this time fueling Lady Clippers’ win

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by Austin Marsman Martin’s girls' basketball squad put up a big lead out of the gate against Zion Christian Tuesday, but unlike last Friday, it led to victory.  The Lady Clippers were up 14 to 8 after one quarter and led 34 to 18 at the half. Zion narrowed their deficit...
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Lady Wildcats posted 30-0 bowling win over Wyoming

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Ace cub reporter Marissa Bruinsslot has assured fans and citizens the Wayland girls' varsity bowling team scored a 30-0 whitewash victory over Wyoming to runs its season dual match record to 3-0. Details were sketchy, but Jessica Hortman had a high game in the first match with a 188. Sydney...
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Lady Vikings’ defense beat up in 85-63 hoops defeat

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Meghan Schulz led the Lady Vikings with 19 points.   The Hopkins girls' varsity basketball suffered its third loss in as many tries this season Tuesday night at home against Comstock Park in an 85-63 verdict. The Lady Vikings were very competitive in the first period, leading 16-15, but the...
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Viking boys roll past West Catholic by 25-5 count in Dorr

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The Hopkins boys' varsity bowling turned back West Catholic at the bowling alley in Dorr 25-5. The Vikings and Falsons split Bakers. The first was 176-104 Hopkins the second 159-169 West Catholic. Hopkins won the first individual match 962-661 and took the second 890-812. High individual scores were turned in...
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Wildcats start fast, but then have to grind out debut win

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Wildcats Jory Shepherd (11) and Carter Nyp (35) gang up on Caledonia's Hudson Day (23) in a full-court press. Wayland was lightning fast out of the gate in its basketball season opener at home against Caledonia Tuesday night, but slowed down considerably afterward to grind out a 61-53 victory. The...
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Despite final score gap, Wildcat bowlers come close to win

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Wyoming defeated the Wayland boys' varsity bowling team 22.5 to 7.5 Monday at Spectrum Lanes in Grand Rapids. In the first Baker game, the Wildcats lost 166-157, but they bounced back to take the second Baker 172-138. Since they also took total for the Baker games, they found themselves in...
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Lady Clippers enjoy terrific 1st half, but edged 48-46

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by Austin Marsman Jaclyn Hildebrand (15) tries get around a pick set by teammate Faith Guritz (35). Martin girls put together their best first half of basketball thus far this season Friday, but ultimately came up on the short end of of a 48 to 46 decision against Watervliet. Sophomore...
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Watervliet uses hot start to subdue Martin boys, 59-46

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by Austin Marsman Martin coach Brad Moelker Watervliet brought some talent to the Martin basketball' court Friday night and posted a 59 to 46 victory. The Clippers trailed early in the opening period and never quite recovered. They faced a 20-point deficit at the half, 35-15. Junior Carter Hilton led the...
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Hudsonville brings Lady Wildcats’ euphoria back to earth

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Senior Chloe Coughlin (35) finds an opening for a layup against Hudsonville. At left is teammate Sam Nieuwkoop (32). One step forward, two steps back. It looked like that for coach Wes Hudson's Wayland varsity girls' basketball team Friday night. The Lady Wildcats, who looked impressive with crisp passing and...
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