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South Christian’s pass attack too much for Wildcats, 37-14
After Wayland won three of its first four football games this season, some fans started to talk about making the playoffs. About all the Wildcats would have to do is…
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Lady Wildcats capture 1st victory in Gold in 4 sets
The Wayland High School varsity volleyball team brought its O-K Gold Conference dual match record to 1-2 with a four-set victory Thursday evening over visiting Wyoming. The Lady Wildcats prevailed…
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Vikings stop 7-game soccer skid with tie vs. Godwin
The Hopkins varsity boys' soccer team ended a seven-game losing streak Thursday evening by tying Wyoming Godwin Heights 1-1 in an O-K Silver Conference matchup. Joe Bala scored the Vikings'…
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Lady Wildcats again find going tough in Gold jamboree
It was back to the difficult grind of the rugged O-K Gold Conference for Wayland’s cross-country teams Wednesday. And it wasn’t pretty for the Wildcats. After getting off to a…
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Viking cross teams both take 2nd in 1st Silver jamboree
Both the Hopkins girls’ and boys’ cross-country teams were runners-up to Grandville Calvin Christian Tuesday in this season’s first O-K Silver Conference jamboree. The meet took place at the L.M.…
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Lady Viking spikers runners-up at Newaygo Invitational
The Hopkins volleyball team Saturday was runner-up in the Newaygo Invitational. The Lady Vikings couldn't get past Saranac, neither in pool play no in the championship finals. They opened pool…
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WHS grad scores game-winning goal vs. Albion College
Wayland High School graduate Tristen Ortiz scored the game-winning goal as the Trine University men's soccer team got its first Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association win of the season with a 2-1 decision Saturday…
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Hopkins honors 4 individuals, 1st state grid finalist
Nostalgia reigned supreme Saturday evening at the second annual Hopkins High School Athletic Hall of Fame banquet and induction ceremony. This time the honorees were longtime head varsity football coach…
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Clippers suffer bruising 35-0 shutout loss to Coloma
by Austin Marsman Coloma pinned a 35-0 defeat on Martin Friday to drop its overall season record to 2-2. The Clippers knew, heading into the showdown, that it would be…
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Wildcats pull out 20-16 thriller at Wyoming to go 3-1 overall
Wayland came from behind with one minute left in the ballgame to grab a thrilling victory on the road against Wyoming, 20-16. The victory lifted the Wildcats' overall season record to…