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Wubben’s 4 RBIs lead Hopkins past Calvin Christian

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James Wubben drove in four on three hits to lead Hopkins past Calvin Christian 11-1 Wednesday in the O-K Silver Conference opener for both teams. Wubben drove in runs in the third inning, on a triple in the fourth, and a single in the fifth. The early lead helped propel...
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Jake Omness to take up golf at Davenport University

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Wayland High School, who played football, basketball and golf for the Wildcats suring his prep career, has signed his intent to continue his golfing career at Davenport University. Jake is pictured with his parents, Mike and Dana Omness (seated) and head coach Chris Drew.
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Lady Wildcats yield only 1 hit in doubleheader sweep

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The Wayland varsity softball team started its season in familiar fashion with a doubleheader sweep over Grand Rapids Christian Wednesday afternoon. The Lady Wildcats, defending champions of the O-K Gold Conference for the last 11 consecutive years, posted a couple of shutouts, 15-0 and 22-0 at Christian’s field. Abby Merice...
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Lady Vikings post shutout in soccer win over Belding

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The Hopkins girls' varsity soccer team registered its first victory of the season Wednesday with a 1-0 triumph over O-K Silver Conference rival Belding. The Lady Vikings now are 1-2 overall after losing 3-0 to Grand Rapids Covenant Christian and 4-2 to Allegan before spring break. Keelan Kilbane, with an...
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Hopkins edged in extra innings in showdown with Calvin

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It was one of the earliest showdowns on the softball diamond this spring, and Calvin Christian, last year's Division 3 state runner-up, came from behind to beat upstart Hopkins 9-7 in extra innings. The Squires, also O-K Silver Conference champions a year ago, knew they had a battle on their...
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Wildcat boys, girls lose to TK in dual meet openers

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The Wayland High School boys' track team opened its dual meet season Wednesday with an 80-57 loss to O-K Gold Conference rival Middleville Thornapple Kellogg. The girls lost as well, by a county of 95.5-41.5. Boys' coach Marty Howard said he was particularly impressed with the performances of Devin Jakey,...
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Martin’s Tanner Curry named Academic All-State

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Tanner Curry has added to his many accolades this academic year by being named to the All-State Academic Team in Class D for basketball, Curry, a senior at Martin High School who plans to attend Saginaw Valley State University next fall, was All-State in football and basketball and carried a...
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Lady Wildcats shut out GR Christian in Gold debut

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The Wayland girls' soccer team evened its season record at 1-1 Tuesday with a 3-0 shutout over Grand Rapids Christian. Coach Ben Sleeman said the game started slowly, with the Eagles controlling much of the possession but the Wildcat defense stayed strong and kept the Eagles off the board. Brinley...
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Lady Vikings win 1st league dual; boys 10 points shy

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The Hopkins girls’ varsity track team opened its O-K Silver Conference season Tuesday with a 77-59 dual meet victory over Belding, but the boys’ league debut resulted in 73.5 to 63.5 defeat. The boys were hurt badly in throwing events and only Logan Blank was able to win a field...
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Vikings competitive in track ‘challenge’ at Aquinas

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The Hopkins High School track teams proved to be competitive Thursday in the Wendy’s Small School Track & Field Challenge at the Atkins Athletic and Recreational Building at Aquinas College in Grand Rapids. Nine schools took part in the meet, with five from Division 2 while Hopkins was one of...
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