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Lady Wildcats cop 5th in 13-team Hastings Relays

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The Wayland girls’ track team had a reasonably successful evening Friday at the Hastings Relays, capturing fifth place among the 13 teams competing. The Lady Wildcats tallied 1,012 total team points in the MITCA-style scoring that emphasizes total team performances. They were one of five teams to score more than...
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TK spoils Wildcats’ home debut with twin bill sweep

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The Wayland varsity baseball team’s home season-opening doubleheader Friday was spoiled Friday by visiting Middleville Thornapple Kellogg. The Trojans swept the twin bill 8-1 and 14-5, thereby taking three of the four games played between the two O-K Gold Conference teams during the week. The two losses dropped the Wildcats’...
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Jenison halts Lady Wildcats’ 9-game softball streak

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Jenison scored three runs in the bottom of the seventh inning Friday evening to win the nightcap of a doubleheader and halt Wayland’s nine-game winning streak to start the softball season. The Lady Wildcats won the first game game 6-5 in a nine-inning thriller. Lauren McCulligh started the game and...
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Lady Vikings No. 7 in 1st state-wide power ratings

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The Hopkins girls' track team is rated No. 7 in the first power ratings report of the Michigan Track Coaches' Association (MITCA) this spring. Benzie Central is rated No. 1 in Division 3. MITCA took best times and individual performances and scored them in a way similar to a state...
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‘Homeless’ Martin baseball team drops 4th in a row

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Martin's varsity baseball team, playing without a home field this spring, saw its losing streak reach four Thursday, dropping a doubleheader to Lawrence, 16-3 and 17-1. The Clippers are unable to play or practice on their own field because work is being done as a result of passage last year...
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Wildcat golfers take 4th in 1st O-K Gold jamboree

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The Wayland boys' golf team finished fourth among seven teams Wednesday in the first O-K Gold Conference jamboree at Quail Ridge golf club "The scores were low and very competitive," reported coach Chris Drew. Wayland was led by sophomore Rory Bessinger with a 40 for the nine holes of play, followed...
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Lady Wildcats turn back Zeeland West on soccer field

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The Wayland girls' soccer team was able to secure its first home win of the season Wednesday,a 2-1 triumph over Zeeland West. "The first half was back and forth, with both teams taking turns with chances to score the first goal of the game," coach Ben Sleeman said. "Both keepers...
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Lady Vikings post shutout over Northpointe Christian

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The Hopkins girls' varsity soccer team recorded its third straight victory Wednesday by turning back Grand Rapids Northpointe Christian 3-0. Goals were scored by Arika Hoffman, Taryn Kilbane and Megan Heft. Carrie Bowman and Taryn Kiblane both added an assist. Sam Seabright had five saves in posting the shutout in goal....
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Field issues delay home softball, baseball openers

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The Wayland varsity baseball team will play its first home game of the season Thursday, April 20. The varsity softball team has yet to play on its home field. School officials have insisted that there have been some minor physical problems that have been corrected and rainy weather has played...
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Wildcat boys, girls both lose to GR Christian power

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The Grand Rapids Christian boys’ track team is new to the O-K Gold Conference, but it’s already regarded as one of the top contenders for the league title. The Eagles cruised to a 101.5 to 35.5 dual meet victory over Wayland boys Wednesday. The girls’ squad, meanwhile, lost 90 to...
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