Sports – Page 252

WHS’ Jake Larsen to play soccer at Grace Bible College

March 20, 2017

Wayland High School boys' soccer standout Jake Larsen recently signed to continue his soccer playing career at Grace Bible College. Jake, who often played goalie, is pictured with his parents, Doug and Marcy Larsen, Grace Bible College head coach Dustin Buchanan (seated, right) and former Wayland varsity boys soccer coach Ben Sleeman. (Photo courtesy of Laurie...

Wildcats miss regional title on buzzer-beating shot

March 15, 2017

What happened to Godwin Monday in the first round of the regionals happened to Wayland Wednesday in the regional finals… upset! Elijah Baxter put up what almost looked like a prayer, but went inside the basket just ahead of the final buzzer to give Benton Harbor the Class B regional...

Wildcats subdue pesky Three Rivers, learn Godwin is out

March 13, 2017

If Wayland can get get past Benton Harbor in the regional finals and take its quarterfinal matchup next week, it will not face archnemesis Wyoming Godwin Heights in the semifinals. Wayland did its part by subduing a stubborn Three Rivers quintet 67-44 Monday night, but Godwin, ranked No. 1 all...

Coach Holbrook’s Warriors qualify for bowling nationals

March 12, 2017

Former Wayland High School girls' varsity bowling coach Bill Holbrook has guided the Midland (Neb.) University Warriors girls' and boys' bowling teams competed in the Intercollegiate Team Championship Sectional Qualifier this weekend (a USBC Collegiate event, not NCAA). The top four teams in each division (Men and Women) from each...

Wildcats to take on Three Rivers Monday in regionals

March 11, 2017

The Wayland boys' varsity basketball team will play Three Rivers at 7:30 pm. Monday in the first round of the regional basketball tournament at Allegan High School. Three Rivers, which scored a mild 67-63 upset over Paw Paw (18-5) Saturday in its district final, will bring a 15-7 overall record...

Clippers fall just 3 points shy of district tourney crown

March 10, 2017

Martin's basketball season came to an end Friday in the Class D district tournament finals with a 39-36 defensive heart-breaking loss at the hands of Bellevue. The Clippers ended their campaign with a 13-10 overall record while Bellevue advancs to the regionals next week with an impressive 22-1 mark. PHOTO:...

Wildcats’ ‘outstanding’ defense key in district title

March 10, 2017

Wayland's defensive effort Friday night in the first half of the district basketball tournament finals was, in a word — "outstanding." The Wildcats limited a pretty good outfit from Fennville to just four field goals in the first 16 minutes en route to a 66-46 victory that enabled them to...

Clippers take important win to advance to district finals

March 8, 2017

Martin Wednesday night earned an important victory and a berth in the Class D district tournament finals by registering a 57-43 victory over tourney host Battle Creek St. Phillip. The Clippers, now 13-9 on the season overall, face a daunting task at 6 p.m. Friday in taking on a Bellevue...

Wildcats continue to cruise in district hoops tourney

March 8, 2017

It’s been nothing short of a walk in the park for the Wayland High School boys’ basketball team in the Class B district tournament this week. The Wildcats, enjoying home-court advantage throughout the tourney, waltzed to their second straight runaway victory, 88-24, over Allegan to run their overall season record...

Martin takes district tourney opener by 20 points

March 7, 2017

Martin opened district basketball tournament play Monday night with a 63-43 victory over Battle Creek Calhoun Christian. The triumph lifted the Clippers' season record to 12-9 overall and into the district semifinals at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday against tourney host Battle Creek St. Phillip. The Clippers started the game on a 7-0 run before Calhoun was...

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