Category: Sports

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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Vikings boys, girls have merry romp in track duals

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Both the Hopkins boys' and girls' track teams cruised to dual meet victories Tuesday over O-K Silver Conference foe Grand Rapids North Pointe Christian. The Lady Vikings, to the surprise of no one, partied down in a 93-37 triumph and the guys did even better on the scoreboard with a...
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Lady Wildcats upended on the court by Middleville

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The Wayland girls' tennis team had its overall season record evened at 2-2 by a 6-2 loss Monday to Middleville Thornapple Kellogg. The Lady Wildcats managed only to win at No. 1 singles and No. 4 singles. Foreign exchange student Elena Campon won her match at fourth singles 4-6, 6-2,...
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Lady Wildcats stymied by league power South Christian

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Wayland dropped its home soccer opener 3-0 Monday night against perennial O-K Gold Conference power South Christian. "The game was even for most of the first half, but it was the Sailors who were able to break the deadlock and score on a set piece," reported coach Ben Sleeman. "The...
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Wildcat golfers 15th in tournament at Egypt Valley

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The Wayland varsity boys' golf team didn't have its best day Monday at a tournament at the Egypt Valley course in Grand Rapids. "It was a great day to play golf," said coach Chris Drew. "The course was in great shape and we were playing hard." The Wildcats wound up...
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Wildcats end 5-game skid with victory in nightcap

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The Wayland varsity baseball team picked up a 4-2 win in the nightcap of a doubleheader Monday at Middleville Thornapple-Kellogg. The victory ended a post-spring break slump for the Wildcats in which they had lost five straight games. Their overall record for the season now is 3-7. Picking up the...
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