Sports – Page 24

Wildcats capture 2nd in Catholic Central tourney

December 27, 2023

Wayland High School boys’ bowling coach Sherry Miklusicak called it “a fabulous day for the Wildcat men in the annual Catholic Central Christmas Baker Tournament today.” Meanwhile, the girls' team members had their ups and downs today, but qualified second overall, but didn’t make it past East Kentwood ladies team...

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Lady Wildcats crushed by unbeaten Lowell hoop team

December 23, 2023

The Wayland girls’ varsity basketball squad lost a non-league contest Saturday afternoon, 71-42, to an undefeated Lowell outfit in a game at the Cornerstone Holiday Tournament. The Lady Wildcats, who continue to be plagued by turnovers, fell to 2-4 overall while the Red Arrows now are 4-0. Junior Harmony Laker...

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Martin ladies win battle of unbeatens at Saugatuck

December 22, 2023

In an early season “Battle of the Titans,” the Martin girls’ basketball team outlasted Saugatuck Friday evening, 32-27, a defensive struggle. Both teams entered the contest undefeated, and the Clippers now are 5-0 going into the holiday break while the Trailblazers check in at 5-1. It’s not like the latter...

WHS grad nails 4 threes in Olivet University victory

December 20, 2023

Wayland High School graduate Madalyn Terry, a freshman at Olivet University, nailed four three-point field goals for the Comets in a 77-46 victory Tuesday night over Mount Mary (Wisc.) It was their third consecutive triumph and lifted theoir overall seas0n record to 5-6. Olivet will take some time off for...

Hopkins loses to WMAA in double overtime thriller

December 20, 2023

The Hopkins boys' varsity basketball lost a tough one in double overtime in non-conference action at home against West Michigan Aviation Academy, 65-64..Hopkins had the lead throughout the early going, 16-8, 22-14 at the period stops, but wound up tied 42-all at the rend of regulation. The two squads battled...

Wildcats avenge last year’s district loss to Hamilton

December 19, 2023

Revenge was sweet for the Wayland girls’ varsity basketball team Tuesday evening when it stormed past Hamilton 61-37. The Hawkeyes last March ended the ‘Cats season in the district semifinals. But this time it was different. Wayland went into the ballgame sporting a deceptive 1-3 overall record, having lost to...

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O-K Conference sports realignment announced

December 19, 2023

(Chart courtesy of Wayland High School varsity cross-country and girls' track coach Ray Antel). Because seven schools opted to leave the O-K Conference and form a new league, realignment for the remaining schools has become necessary. Wayland now will be in a seven-member O-K Gold division with South Christian, Grand...

Colin Weber named all-league tight end for UNCC

December 18, 2023

Colin Weber Hopkins High School graduate Colin Weber has been named to the all-star team first unit at tight end for the American Athletic Conference football team. Weber was a senior on the University of North Carolina-Charlotte who led the team in receptions and yardage for the season. He was...

Martin grad Kiaya Warner playing for Adrian College

December 16, 2023

Kiaya Warner Martin High School graduate Kiaya Warner is a member of the Adrian College varsity basketball team. A senior, she started Saturday against Olivet University and scored five points. She appeared in 25 games for the Bulldogs, starting 23, as a sophomore. Had two blocks, 15 steals, 49 assists...

It’s a rough hoops night for all except the Martin girls

December 15, 2023

Martin’s girls’ basketball squad improved to 4-0 for the season overall Friday night with a 47-38 victory over league rival Gobles. Both the Hopkins girls’ and boys’ basketball teams fell short in non-league basketball encounters Friday night. The girls lost 40-31 to Forest Hills Northern and guys bowed to Hastings,...

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