Sports – Page 278

Velderman wins Gilmore again, Lady Vikings runners-up

September 15, 2016

The Hopkins girls’ cross-country team was surprised by Olivet for the top spot in the Delton-Kellogg Gilmore Invitational meet Thursday afternoon. Though the Lady Viking had the individual champion in sophomore Laura Velderman, they came in six points behind the high-flying Eagles. Olivet had 44 and Hopkins 50, and host...

Wildcats edged by Wyoming in 3-2 overtime soccer thriller

September 14, 2016

The Wayland boys' varsity soccer team lost a 3-2 heart-breaker in overtime Tuesday night to Wyoming. The loss dropped the Wildcats' record to 2-6-1 overall and 1-3 in the O-K Gold Conference. "A hard fought Tuesday evening brought with it the first overtime sessions of the season for the Wildcats...

Lady Wildcats finish 6th among 7 teams in Gold meet

September 13, 2016

Coach Chris Drew commented that "The Wayland varsity girls struggled with the trees at Yankee Springs (Golf Course), but worked hard to finish strong." The Lady Wildcats finished in sixth place in the third O-K Gold Conference golf jamboree of the season at Yankee Springs, the home course of Middleville...

Lady Vikings claim divisional title in Yankee Springs race

September 12, 2016

The Hopkins girls’ cross-country team captured first place in its division Monday in the Middleville Thornapple Kellogg Invitational at Gun Lake State Park. The Lady Vikings scored 39 team points to run away with first place in the Kellogg Division, which is for Division 3 squads. Grand Rapids West Catholic...

Lady Wildcats lose in quarterfinals at Grandville Invitational

September 11, 2016

The Wayland varsity volleyball team lost in the quarterfinal round of the Grandville Invitational Saturday to the host school. The Lady Wildcats lost in the quarterfinals of the Gold Bracket of the tourney, 25-19, 25-19. Wayland won two of its five matches during the day, beating Muskegon Reeths Puffer and...

Hopkins scores at least 30 again, but loses 2nd straight contest

September 10, 2016

The Hopkins varsity football team suffered its second straight loss, 34-30, at the hands of O-K Silver Conference rival Belding. The Vikings certainly don't have a problem scoring points, as it was their third straight contest registering at least 30 points. They won 36-12 and lost 36-30 and 34-30. The...

Martin posts 2nd straight win with solid grid defense, 28-8

September 10, 2016

Any coach in any sport will say defense wins game, and Martin proved that again shutting down Marcellus 28-8. The victory was the Clippers' second in a row and their overall record is now 2-1 while their Valley Division in the Southwest Michigan Conference is 1 -0. We are starting...

Wroblewski’s FG gives Wildcats ‘Thrilla in Midvilla’ 10-7 victory

September 9, 2016

Junior kicker Austin Wroblewski’s 23-yard field goal with time expired on the clock lifted Wayland to a 10-7 “Thrilla in Midvilla” victory Friday evening. The Wildcats twice in the fourth quarter drove deep into Middleville Thornapple Kellogg territory and came away empty the first time after failing to convert on...

Lady Wildcat golfers finish 5th at O-K Gold jamboree

September 9, 2016

The Wayland girls' varsity golf team finished fifth among seven teams in the latest O-K Gold Conference jamboree Thursday with a team score of 208 at Egypt Valley, the home course of Forest Hills Eastern. South Christian was first in the competition with a 177, followed by Grand Rapids Christian...

Lady Vikings come from behind to defeat Belding best 3 of 5

September 8, 2016

The Hopkins varsity volleyball came from behind Thursday evening to defeat Belding in the opening O-K Silver Conference match for both teams. The Lady Vikings fell behind 2-1 in after the first three games, but forced a fifth game with a gritty 25-22 decision and then won 15-11 in the...

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