Sports – Page 231

Rob Hamly to take over WHS varsity baseball program

August 31, 2017

Rob Hamly has been announced as the next varsity baseball coach at Wayland Union High School. Hamly, who succeeds Trenton Wilcox, who left to become athletic director at Carson City, has spent the last six seasons coaching in the Jenison baseball program. A 2006 Caledonia High School graduate, and continued...

Don’t be fooled, Wildcats coulda won game they lost 29-7

August 31, 2017

Caleb Wolf (4) looks like he is the pass receiver, but he's attempting an interception. Wayland lost to Adrian Thursday night by three touchdowns, but a first-rate clubhouse lawyer could argue a case it coulda, but not shoulda won. The Maples prevailed 29-7, a score eerily much like the 27-8...

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Viking girls 3rd, boys 4th at Tri-County Viking Invitational

August 29, 2017

Laura Velderman Jasmine Fisher Both the Hopkins boys’ and girls’ cross-country teams had a tough time at Howard City Tri-County Tuesday in the Viking Co-Ed Invitational. The girls finished third among four teams and the boys were fourth among five. Kent City, a former member of the O-K Silver...

Vikings now own 2-1-1 overall record in boys’ soccer

August 29, 2017

The Hopkins boys’ varsity soccer team now owns a 2-1-1 overall season record after paying to a 1-1 tie against South Haven Tuesday evening. Brad Lowery scored the Vikings’ goal, assisted by Joe Bala. Goalkeeper Austin Harnish came up with nine saves in 10 shots on goal. Hopkins last week...

Vikings have rough day at Cereal City Volleyball Invite

August 28, 2017

The Hopkins varsity volleyball team had a rough day Saturday at the rugged Cereal City Invitational in Battle Creek, winning just one of four encounters. The Lady Vikings finished the day with an overall record of 10-7-2 In pool play, Detroit Renaissance defeated Hopkins 25-16, 14-25, 17-16; Coldwater swept Hopkins...

Martin easily defeats White Cloud 50-0 in home opener

August 26, 2017

By Austin Marsman Excitement was high heading into Friday night’s season opening game, and Martin's home crowd got quite the treat, as the Clippers posted a blowout 50-0 victory over White Cloud. Head coach Mike McGuire predicted the game would be “all about which team can execute” and that was...

Lady Vikings reach semifinals at Otsego Invitational

August 25, 2017

The Hopkins varsity volleyball team Wednesday split five matches and make it to the semifinal round of the Otsego Invitational to run its overall season record to 9-4-2. The Vikings lost to Schoolcraft 25-14, 25-18, and split two matches with Paw Paw 14-25, 26-24 in pool play. They beat Otsego 25-22, 25-23...

Lady Wildcat golfers competing today at TK Invitational

August 25, 2017

The Wayland girls’ golf team earlier this month started its season by finishing fourth in the eight-team Zeeland Invitational at the Ottawa Hills golf club. The Wildcats were led by Lauren Drew, who finished seventh overall with a nine-hole score of 45. Abby Omness shot a 47 and finished in...

Wildcat boys’ soccer team splits in first 2 encounters

August 24, 2017

Wayland split its two season-opening soccer matches this week, defeating Otsego 1-0 Wednesday night, but losing its season debut 4-1 to Zeeland East. Wayland pressured Otsego heavily in the first half, creating 11 shots on goal. The Otsego goalie had a strong showing as he protected his net keeping the...

Wildcats open football season with 35-0 shutout win

August 24, 2017

Wayland started its football season Thursday night a lot like it did a year ago, with an impressive victory. The Wildcats posted a 35-0 shutout victory over Grand Rapids Union at Houseman Field. They scored almost 20 more points against the Red Hawks a a year ago, 54-16, but this time...

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