Sports – Page 274

Lady ‘Cats still can’t outroll combined Zeeland bowlers

The Wayland girls’ varsity bowling team lost to Zeeland for a second time this season Wednesday, 23-7, and the boys’ squad lost by the same score. The Lady Wildcats, ranked…

Editor February 2, 2017

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Brinley Nieuwenhuis plans to play soccer at GVSU

Wayland High School girls' varsity soccer standout, Brinley Nieuwenhuis (seated, center) signed today to continue her soccer career at Grand Valley State University. Brinley, a senior on this spring's team, is…

Editor February 1, 2017

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Hopkins boys win 2nd straight close encounter, 66-62

The Hopkins boys' varsity basketball team edged closer to the .500 mark for the season Tuesday night by turning back Plainwell 66-62 in a nonleague contest. The victory lifted the…

Editor January 31, 2017

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Martin absorbs 3rd hoops loss to Class B foe this season

Martin certainly can't be accused of easy scheduling this boys' basketball season. The Clippers, who dared take on two Class B teams in the Cornerstone Holiday Tournament last month, dared…

Editor January 31, 2017

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Wildcats tune up for busy week in romp past Byron Center

A Tuesday night nonleague basketball game against neighboring Byron Center turned out to be warmup for a busy week for Wayland. The Wildcats defeated the visiting quintet with very little…

Editor January 31, 2017

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Wildcat boys and girls easily defeat East GR on lanes

The Wayland boys' varsity bowling team improved its overall season record to 5-8-1 Monday with a 29-1 victory over O-K Gold Conference rival East Grand rapids. The Lady Wildcats, meanwhile,…

Editor January 30, 2017

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Viking boys and girls rollers now fighting for Silver titles

The Hopkins girls’ bowling team Wednesday avenged one of its few losses this season while the boys bounced back from their first loss of the campaign. The girls’ team defeated…

Editor January 28, 2017

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Flu-plagued Wildcats defeat Forest Hills Eastern by a dozen

The Wayland boys' varsity basketball team defeated O-K Gold Conference rival Forest Hills Eastern 65-53 Friday night. The victory improved the Wildcats' overall season record to 8-2. They are 5-1…

Editor January 28, 2017

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Young, inexperienced Lady Clippers show flashes of brilliance

The Martin girls' varsity basketball team just might be be the youngest high school outfit in the state, and it shows. The Lady Clippers have seven freshmen on the varsity,…

Editor January 27, 2017

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Vikings pull out 60-59 Silver hoops thriller at Wyoming Lee

The Hopkins boys' varsity basketball team came up with a thrilling 60-59 victory at Wyoming Lee Friday night to improve its overall season record to 4-7 and its O-K Silver…

Editor January 27, 2017