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Lady Wildcats open with tennis victory at Zeeland West

The Wayland girls' varsity tennis team opened its season with a 5-3 nonleague victory at Zeeland West. The Lady Wildcats and their opponents had to overcome cold and windy weather…

Editor March 22, 2017

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WHS’ Jake Larsen to play soccer at Grace Bible College

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…

Editor March 20, 2017

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Wildcats miss regional title on buzzer-beating shot

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…

Editor March 15, 2017

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Wildcats subdue pesky Three Rivers, learn Godwin is out

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.…

Editor March 13, 2017

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Coach Holbrook’s Warriors qualify for bowling nationals

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…

Editor March 12, 2017

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Wildcats to take on Three Rivers Monday in regionals

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…

Editor March 11, 2017

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Clippers fall just 3 points shy of district tourney crown

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…

Editor March 10, 2017

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Wildcats’ ‘outstanding’ defense key in district title

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…

Editor March 10, 2017

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Clippers take important win to advance to district finals

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…

Editor March 8, 2017

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Wildcats continue to cruise in district hoops tourney

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…

Editor March 8, 2017