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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...

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

September 8, 2016

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...

Wildcat boys edge Hopkins 1-0 in soccer defensive thriller

September 8, 2016

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...

Brittini Merchant joins Davenport softball coaching staff

September 8, 2016

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...

Both Wildcat cross-country teams 6th in O-K Gold opener

September 8, 2016

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...

Lady Wildcat golfers all break 50, but they lose to Byron Center

September 8, 2016

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...

Fantasy Island! WHS bowling coach Bill Holbrook is college athlete

September 6, 2016

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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