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Watervliet uses hot start to subdue Martin boys, 59-46

by Austin Marsman 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…

Editor December 9, 2017

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Hudsonville brings Lady Wildcats’ euphoria back to earth

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…

Editor December 8, 2017

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Lawton’s defense stops Martin boys 48-44 in opener

by Austin Marsman Martin Tuesday evening absorbed a 48-44 road loss to Southwest Athletic Conference rival Lawton in the boys' basketball season opener. Juniors Cayden Curry and Clayton Geerlings both…

Editor December 7, 2017

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Demolished Silverdome prompts memories of ’87 title

by Austin Marsman It took two tries, but engineers finally were able to implode the Pontiac Silverdome this week. The decaying 80,000-plus seat stadium is being bulldozed in the name…

Editor December 7, 2017

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Lady ‘Cats haven’t hit stride yet, but still beat South Christian

The Lady Wildcats defended their home alley by continuing their winning streak against South Christian in a 23-7 verdict Wednesday. The Airport Lanes bowling alley was packed full of Wayland…

Editor December 7, 2017

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Wildcat boys lose 28-2 to South Christian on the lanes

The Wayland boys' bowling squad was defeated 28-2 Wednesday this evening by O-K Gold Conference rival South Christian. Wayland posted Baker games of 139 and that definitely won't win any…

Editor December 6, 2017

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Slow start dooms Hopkins girls in loss at Comstock

Hopkins suffered its second girls' basketball loss of the season in as many tries at Comstock Tuesday evening, 72-53, The Lady Vikings got off to a horribly slow start and…

Editor December 5, 2017

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Lady Wildcats take O-K Gold-Green bowling opener

The Wayland girls' varsity bowling team launched its O-K Gold-Green Conference bowling season Monday with a resounding 22-8 victory over Grand Rapids Christian at Park Center Lanes in Grand Rapids.…

Editor December 4, 2017

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Wildcat boys lose to GR Christian in Gold bowling debut

The Wayland boys' varsity bowling team opened O-K Gold-Green Conference dual match season play with a 22-8 loss to Grand Rapids Christian. "Entering the first individual match, it was evident…

Editor December 4, 2017

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Two former Wildcats play big roles in Davenport hoops

Davenport University has transitioned successfully into NCAA Division II basketball and two big reasons are two freshman players who prepped at Wayland High School. The Panthers are 7-2 overall…

Editor December 3, 2017