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Wildcat boys and girls again both 6th in Gold C-C jamboree

September 21, 2016

After a remarkably successful start to the season, the Wayland girls’ varsity cross-country team twice has finished sixth among six teams in the O-K Gold Conference jamborees. The Lady Wildcats, who have been without the services of top runner Maggie Whitney, were sixth again Wednesday at the league meet at...

Viking boys and girls both 2nd in 1st Silver C-C jamboree

September 21, 2016

The fact that the Hopkins girls’ cross-country team was runner-up in the first O-K Silver Conference jamboree wasn’t really surprising. But the second place finish by a boys’ team that’s supposed to be rebuilding was. Buoyed by stellar top 10 finishes by sophomore Dan Rausch, junior Ethan Nagel and freshman...

Vikings finish 1st round of O-K Silver soccer with 2-4 mark

September 21, 2016

The Hopkins boys' varsity soccer team has completed the first round of play in the O-K Silver Conference with a 2-4 record. The Vikings Tuesday defeated Kelloggsville 3-0.Goals were scored by Adrian Serrano, Cole Bergman and Keegan Dykstra. Last week Hopkins dropped a 2-0 decision to Wyoming Lee and a...

Wildcats lose 3-0 to East Grand Rapids in Gold soccer match

September 21, 2016

The Wayland boys' varsity soccer team lost 3-0 to O-K Gold Conference foe East Grand Rapids Tuesday evening. Coach Ben Sleeman commented, "The game started out quickly with both teams seeing chances to take the lead. The Wildcats had a great chance when Tristen Ortiz broke through the back line...

Lady Wildcats fall in semifinal round at Portage Invitational

September 21, 2016

The Wayland varsity volleyball team went 3-2-1 Saturday in the Portage Invitational and lost in the semifinal round of the Silver Bracket competition. The Lady Wildcats defeated Dowagiac, Schoolcraft and Coloma, split with Hudsonville Unity Christian and lost to Okemos before dropping a 25-21 and 25-8 decision to Flushing in...

Lady Wildcats shoot school record 167 on the golf course

September 20, 2016

The Wayland girls’ varsity golf team recorded its best finish this season in O-K Gold Conference jamborees, taking third place Monday at Maple Hill. South Christian won the meet with a combined score of 161, Grand Rapids Christian was second with 165 and Wayland was just two strokes behind the...

WHS grad Miklusicak rushed for 178 yards, 2 TDs for Hope

September 18, 2016

Former Wayland High School football star Mike Miklusicak picked up 178 yards on 19 carries and two touchdowns Saturday in Hope College's first victory under new head coach Pete Stuursma. The Flying Dutchmen defeated Concordia (Ill.) 57-28, with former Olivet College and Belding High School coach Irv Sigler getting credit...

Lady Wildcats 25th, guys 31st in crowded MSU invitational field

September 17, 2016

The Wayland girls’ varsity cross country team finished 25th among 43 teams and the boys were 31st among 41 Friday afternoon in the annual Spartan Invitational at the Forest Akers Golf Course, Michigan State University. Traverse City St. Francis won the Bronze Division competition with 141 team points, edging runner-up...

Vikings yield 4 TD passes, 2 long runs in 42-6 loss to Godwin

September 17, 2016

The Hopkins varsity football team suffered its third consecutive loss Friday night, 42-6 at Wyoming Godwin Heights. The loss also dropped the Vikings’ O-K Silver record to 0-2 while Godwin now is 3-1 overall. The Wolverines streaked to three touchdowns and a 21-0 lead in the opening quarter, highlighted by...

Unbeaten Saugatuck rolls up 500 yards, crushes Clippers 60-0

September 16, 2016

by Jon M. Gambee Blake Dunn only played the first half against Martin Friday, but he made the most of his limited time on the field. Dunn scored on runs of 50, 51, 53 and 61 yards and threw touchdown passes of five and 25 yards as Saugatuck rolled over...

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