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Hopkins boys’ hoops team absorbs 4th straight defeat

January 9, 2024

The Lady Vikings, shown in action here against Sparta Tuesday night, have won their two O-K Silver encounters thus far this season. Hopkins boys basketball team lost its second O-K Silver Conference encounter of the season at home by a final score of 56-40. It was the fourth straight loss...

Wildcat bowlers enjoy merry romp vs. Kenowa

January 8, 2024

Both the Wayland boys’ and girls’ bowling teams emerged victorious Monday afternoon with decisions over O-K Gold Conference rival Kenowa Hills. The boys won 26-4 and the girls 30-0. Wayland boys captured an early 10-0 advantage over the Knights in the Baker round. The first game was 167-113 and the...

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Martin 4th, Wayland 8th at Allendale mat invitational

January 6, 2024

Lane Button (center) remained undefeated on the season at 150 lbs. for Wayland The Martin-Climax Scotts wrestling team finished fourth in the Allendale Falcon Invitational Saturday and Wayland took eighth. Stevenville Lakeshore won the competition with 179.5 points, 15 more than runner-up Hamilton. Martin/Climax Scotts accumulated 127 points and Wayland...

Wildcats 4th in 17-team Jenison bowling tourney

January 6, 2024

Wildcat bowlers Kye VanEss and Jayse Henkel were selected to the all-tournament team. Wayland varsity boys bowling team had another great tournament showing by qualifying fourth out of 17 teams Saturday at the Jenison Invitational. The top five teams made the cut for step-ladder finals, not brackets, like other...

Martin and Wayland girls score Friday night victories

January 5, 2024

The Martin girls' junior varsity squad Friday claimed the trophy at the Mendon Holiday Tournament. Both the Martin and Wayland girls' varsity basketball teams stepped into the win column Friday evening. Wayland opened defense of its O-K Gold Conference championship from a year ago by defeating Grand Rapids Ottawa Hills...

Hopkins edged by Godwin in O-K Silver hoops opener

January 5, 2024

The Hopkins boys’ varsity basketball team Friday had its overall season record evened at 4-4 with a tough 49-43 defeat at the hands of Wyoming Godwin Heights. The Hopkins girls' group, however, doubled up Godwin by a 54-27 count to score its first victory of the season. The Vikings now...

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Lady Clippers suffer 1st loss on the hardcourt to Stugis

January 4, 2024

The Martin girls' varsity basketball team absorbed its first loss of the season Thursday night, 48-29, at the hands of Division 2 Sturgis in the opening round of the Mendon Holiday tournament. Martin, a Division 4 school, saw its overall season record slip to 5-1. The Lady Clippers will play...

Wildcats come from behind to top FHE at Rock ‘N Bowl

January 3, 2024

Though the Wayland boys' bowling team fell behind quickly Wednesday afternoon to Forest Hills Eastern, it rebounded to capture to capture a 16.5 to 13.5 victory at the Rock 'N Bowl Lanes. Coach Sherry Miklusicak said, "We did not show up for the first Baker game, losing 138-193. We performed...

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Lady Wildcats pull out win at Forest Hills Northern

January 2, 2024

Harmony Laker The Wayland girls’ basketball team pulled out a big non-league victory Tuesday night by edging Forest Hills Northern, 59-56. The Wildcats, plagued by stern competition thus far this season, improved their overall record to 3-4, by finally taking the lead for good near the very end. Forest Hills...

Wildcat girls take 7th place in bowling tournament

December 29, 2023

The Wayland High School gils’ varsity bowling team completed in the South Haven/Allegan tournament Friday at Spectrum Lanes. The Wildcats finished seventh out of 15 teams. “Everyone made good contributions again,” said coach Eric Bottrall. “This group is getting better every day and will continue to grow as bowlers with...

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