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Lady Wildcats lose in 3 sets to state-ranked GR Christian

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The O-K Gold Conference has been regarded as one of the best Division 2 volleyball leagues in all of Michigan for quite some time. It's even better with the addition of Grand Rapids Christian. The Wayland girls' varsity Thursday evening learned that difficult lesson in a three-set defeat at the...
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Wildcat boys edge Hopkins 1-0 in soccer defensive thriller

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The Wayland boys' soccer team "capped off a great week of play with a much deserved 1-0 win over Hopkins," said coach Ben Sleeman Thursday evening. The coach added, "Chuck Wroblewski netted a brilliant game-winner€‹ with under 15 minutes to go in the game and the defense held strong to...
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Brittini Merchant joins Davenport softball coaching staff

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Wayland High School graduate Brittini Merchant has been added to the softball coaching staff at Davenport University, according to head coach McCall Salmon.Merchant, who was a Miss Softball slection as a Wildcat in 2007 and a member of the state championship team in 2006, will serve as an assistant coach...
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Both Wildcat cross-country teams 6th in O-K Gold opener

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Both the Wayland boys’ and girls’ O-K Gold Conference cross country seasons opened Wednesday afternoon, with both squads finishing sixth. The first jamboree of the season was held at 6he South Christian High School sports complex off Kalamazoo Avenue. The weather was uncooperative, being warm and humid. Grand Rapids Christian...
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Lady Wildcat golfers all break 50, but they lose to Byron Center

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The Wayland girls' varsity golf squad lost a non-conference dual match Wednesday to Byron Center, 177-192. The Lady Wildcats had four scores in the 40s last night, but it wasn’t enough to beat a very good Byron Center team. Wayland was led by junior Marisa Schild with a 47 followed...
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Fantasy Island! WHS bowling coach Bill Holbrook is college athlete

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Wayland High School bowling coach Bill Holbrook isn't just dreaming about doing something, he's actually doing it. Holbrook, whohas guided the Lady Wildcats to a league co-championship and is mentor of the state Division 2 runner-up (Sydney Urben), now is listed on the roster of the Cornerstone University bowling squad....
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Vikings even soccer record at 3-3 after win over Northpointe

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The Hopkins boys' varsity soccer team evened its overall season record at 3-3 Tuesday with a 2-1 victory over Northpointe Christian. The triumph was the Vikings' first in the O-K Silver Conference this fall. They are now 1-2 in league play. Joe Bala and Brad Lowery each scored a goal...
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Wildcats give South Christian a scare before losing 2-1

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Wayland usually doesn't fare well against perennial soccer power South Christian, but Tuesday gave the visiting Sailors a scare in a 2-1 O-K Gold Conference loss. The first half was tightly contested, with the home team having the best chance to take the lead when senior Hunter Nousen volleyed the...
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Wildcats’ offense held scoreless until the end in 27-8 defeat

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The Wayland varsity football team had its overall season record evened at 1-1 Friday evening with a 27-8 loss at Adrian. The Wildcats fell behind 20-0 in the first half and did not score until there were only 27 seconds left in the ballgame. The officil report on the web...
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Wildcats battle Hamilton to 3-3 draw in boys’ soccer

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The Wayland boys' varsity soccer team played Hamilton to a 3-3 draw in a nonleague match Thursday evening. Coach Ben Sleeman commented, "The game was back and forth for the majority and saw both teams have plenty of chances, and despite fighting hard, it ended in a 3-3 draw. Chuck...
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