Sports – Page 28

Wildcat track teams lose debuts at Cedar Springs

Maurgan and Gwen Howard both won their respective high jump contests. The Wayland High School boys’ and girls’ track teams Tuesday afternoon both lost their season opening dual meets at…

Editor April 10, 2024

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Hopkins softball season starts with 2 shutout wins

The Hopkins varsity softball team got off to a strong start to the season Tuesday with a doubleheader sweep over O-K Silver Conference rival Belding. The Lady Vikings, opening the…

Editor April 9, 2024

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Wayland classification for sports causes no changes

Wayland's move to Division 1 or Class A from Division 2 or Class B actually will not cause any changes in who the Wildcats will play in the next school…

Editor April 8, 2024

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Martin’s basketball team honored in annual banquet

The Martin varsity basketball team earlier this month held its post-season banquet and several players were honored for a team that struggled at the start of the season under new…

Editor March 31, 2024

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Wayland’s winter sports all-league selections told

The following Wayland High School athletes were selected to all-O-K Gold Conference honors: (front row, from left) Izzy Botwinski, Amber Turner, Haven Baker, Reese Coughlin, Harmony Laker, (middle row) Ethan…

Editor March 28, 2024

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Several local tracksters in Aquinas Invitational top 3

Hopkins' Jaeden Harshberger in the high jump The annual Aquinas Indoor track invitational was held Tuesday and several local athletes landed in the top three in their events. Wayland junior…

Editor March 27, 2024

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Lady Vikings’ softball debut spoiled by Buchanan, 14-3

Pitcher Hannah Brinks returns for the Lady Vikings this spring. The Hopkins varsity softball team got in an early bird contest at home Monday afternoon against a Buchanan squad loaded…

Editor March 25, 2024

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Rock ‘N Bowl owners say they want to sell business

Ron and Linda Lannon owners of the Rock ’N Bowl establishment just north of the City of Wayland on Division Avenue announced they hope to sell the bowling business. The…

Editor March 21, 2024

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Two Martin hoops players named to all-SAC first team

Avery Jager Makala Goddard Makala Goddard and Avery Jager have been named to the first unit of the Southwest Athletic Conference Central Division all-conference basketball team. Goddard was the Lady…

Editor March 10, 2024

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Two former Wildcats star in Calvin’s spring trip

Emma Tornes Emma Ludema Two former Wayland High School softball standouts played important roles this month in Calvin University’s spring trip. Pitcher Emma Ludema tossed a two-hit, 2-0 shutout win…

Editor March 9, 2024