Sports – Page 273

Wildcats No. 2 in Gold, but just shy of No. 1 in state?

Surveying the bigger, stronger and faster O-K Gold Conference in basketball this winter, it painfully apparent Wayland probably is shooting for the runner-up slot in the league derby because the…

Editor January 24, 2017

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Presley Hudson MAC Player of Week for 3rd straight time

Wayland High School graduate and former all-state basketball player Presley Hudson has been tearing up with the Mid-American Conference this month. Hudson, daughter of Wayland High School boys' varsity basketball…

Editor January 20, 2017

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Vikings boys and girls both lose to Calvin Christian in hoops

The Hopkins boys' varsity basketball team came up on the short end of a 72-61 score at Grandville Calvin Christian Friday night. The Vikings, with the loss, fell to 3-6 overall…

Editor January 20, 2017

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Clippers’ bad night at free throw line costly in 41-40 loss

The Martin boys' varsity basketball team absorbed its first loss this season in Southwestern Athletic Conference divisional play, dropping a 41-40 heartbreaker to Bloomingdale. The Clippers were hampered at the…

Editor January 20, 2017

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Hopkins boys still perfect, girls 8-2 in bowling matches

Both the Hopkins boys’ and girls’ bowling teams have enjoyed plenty of success this week in dual matches. The boys came from behind Friday to beat West Catholic 18-12 remain…

Editor January 20, 2017

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Wildcats pull out thriller over league unbeaten Wyoming

The Wayland boys' varsity basketball team pulled off a big victory on the road Friday evening with a 76-72 decision over Wyoming. The verdict lifted the Wildcats' overall season record…

Editor January 20, 2017

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Nicki Cardosa steps down as WHS volleyball coach

Nicole Cardosa, a solid member of the Ritz-Merchant family that has dominated women's athletics in Wayland for several decades, has given up her varsity volleyball coaching job. The Wayland school…

Editor January 19, 2017

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Lady Wildcats win, impress Park Center Lanes owner

The Wayland girls' varsity bowling team lifted its overall season record to 8-1-1 with a 29-1 victory Wednesday over O-K Gold Conference rival Grand Rapids Christian. Baker game one was…

Editor January 18, 2017

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WHS boys ‘arrive’ in bowling win over GR Christian

Wayland boys' varsity bowling coach Sherry Miklusicak was nearly ecstatic about her team's 22-8 O_K Gold Conference triumph over Grand Rapids Christian Wednesday. "The boys have arrived!" she exclaimed. "I…

Editor January 18, 2017

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Vikings defeated by No. 1 Godwin quintet, 81-61

Hopkins ran into the No. 1-ranked Class B basketball in the state Tuesday and lost to Wyoming Godwin Heights 81-61. The Vikings were down 53-30 at the end of the…

Editor January 18, 2017