Sports – Page 258

Viking boys even record at 7-7; girls lose by 1 in OT

February 7, 2017

The Hopkins boy's varsity basketball team claimed its fourth straight victory and evened its overall season record at 7-7 with a 66-43 victory at Belding Tuesday night. The Lady Vikings, however, dropped a one-point verdict to Belding on their home court. The Hopkins boys were led by Curtis Opatic with...

Wildcats fall for 2nd time against undefeated GR Christian

February 7, 2017

Four games in just seven days, capped off by the No. 2 Class A basketball team in the state. It may sound like a lame excuse to some, but Wayland's 94-61 defeat at Grand Rapids Christian should be viewed with that in mind. The undefeated Eagles, regarded by some observers...

Clippers fall short by 8 points against 11-2 Fennville team

February 7, 2017

Martin played a quality first half of basketball, but eventually fell short to an opponent with an 11-2 overall record by a 59-51 count. The Clippers, who led 14-13 and 25-21 after the first two periods, sputtered offensively in the third quarter and then watched the Blackhawks pull away. Martin...

Lady Wildcats showing everything but hoops victories

February 7, 2017

The hard-working blue collar Wayland girls’ varsity basketball team continues to improve and even shows occasional flashes of brilliance, but still nothing to show for it in terms of victories. The Lady Wildcats played an absolutely horrible first quarter, falling behind 20-2 to a Class A opponent Grand Rapids Christian,...

Hopkins grad nominated again for Cliff Harris grid award

February 7, 2017

Nick Holshoe, a 2013 graduate of Hopkins High School, has been nominated for the prestigious Cliff Harris Award as the nation's top small college defensive player for the second year in a row. Holshoe, a defensive back for Concordia University near Ann Arbor, led the 2016 Cardinals with 88 total...

Lady Wildcats roll past quality Unity Christian team

February 7, 2017

The Wayland girls' varsity bowling team improved its overall season record Monday to 14-2-1 with a 19-11 victory over O-K Gold/Green Conference rival Hudsonville Unity Christian. "Unity Christian is a much improved team, as we faced them again this year," said coach Sherry Miklusicak. "This is a team that had...

Wildcats pull out 2nd consecutive overtime thriller, 73-69

February 4, 2017

The Wayland boys' varsity basketball team claimed its second straight overtime victory Saturday with a 73-69 decision over Detroit Cornerstone in the Redhawk Showcase at Grand Rapids Union High School. The win followed a 76-69 double overtime triumph Friday evening over O-K Gold Conference rival Grand Rapids South Christian. Wayland...

Lady Vikings use fast start to take out Northpointe Christian

February 3, 2017

In a game that was virtually over after the first five and a half minutes, the Hopkins girls' basketball team cruised to a 42-27 triumph Friday evening at the expense of Northpointe Christian. The verdict left the Lady Vikings' overall season record at 5-9. Hopkins got off to a fast...

Wildcats subdue O-K Gold rival South Christian, 76-69

February 3, 2017

The Wayland boys' varsity basketball team took a hard-fought 76-69 triumph at Grand Rapids South Christian Friday night in a double overtime thriller. Senior point guard Avery Hudson scored 36 points, including 15 of 16 free throws. Zack Nieuwkoop added 17 points and Mitchell Dykstra 11. The victory lifted the...

Good night at FT line powers Martin past Eau Claire

February 3, 2017

Martin lifted its overall basketball season record to 8-5, 5-1 in its SAC Division, by getting past Eau Claire 62-54 Friday evening. The Clippers had to overcome a bad second quarter and a 30-28 deficit at halftime to claim the victory. "We got off to a better start tonight, but...

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