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Viking boys’ soccer team edges Otsego in 1-0 shutout

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The Hopkins boys' varsity soccer team pushed its season record to 2-1 with a thrilling 1-0 victory Monday over Otsego Joe Bala came up with the game's only goal, with an assist by Jared Boeve. Connor Kukulies posted the shutout and came up with 14 saves.
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Grand Rapids Christian defeats Wayland 6-1 in soccer

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The Wayland boys' varsity soccer team opened up O-K Gold Conference play Monday evening by losing 6-1 to one of the league's new schools, Grand Rapids Christian. Coach Ben Sleeman said the game got off to a rough start, seeing the Eagles score on their first two shots to take...
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Viking volleyballers have rough day at Cereal City tourney

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It was a rough day for the Hopkins varsity volleyball team Saturday at the Cereal City Invitational. The Lady Vikings did not manage to win any of four matches for the day. Hopkins lost to Marshall 25-16 and 25-16 in the opening round of pool play, came back to split...
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Wildcat volleyball alum Sydney Ritz starts well at Spring Arbor

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Sydney Ritz, who graduated from Wayland High School only last spring, got off to a good start on the volleyball court this weekend in Livonia, playing for Spring Arbor University, which won all three of its matchs against Trinity International. Ritz, standout performer for the Lady Wildcats a year ago...
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Wildcat junior varsity wins volleyball tourney bracket championship

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The Wayland High School junior varsity volleyball team, coached by Coralee Ritz Miller, won the Silver Bracket championship Saturday at the Portage Northern Invitational.
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Former Wildcat Krissy Dill sets Davenport single-game kill mark

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Davenport University junior outside hitter Krissy Dill, a former all-stater for Wayland High School, set the school's single-game record for kills by notching 25 in the 3-2 win over the University of Saint Fraincis (Ill.) as DU started its 2016 campaign 2-0 in Chicago. The Panthers followed their opening comeback...
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Wildcat volleyball now 9-3-3 after losing in tourney quarterfinals

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The Wayland varsity volleyball team won one match, split two and finally lost in the quarterfinals to Byron Center in a tournament Thursday. The Lady Wildcats finished the day 1-1-2 by beating Forest Hills Eastern and splitting with Montague and Calvin Christian. They lost 25-23 and 25-16 to Byron Center,...
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Vikings use big plays to run away with 36-12 win in opener

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Hopkins has had a storied past on the gridiron, but it hasn’t often picked up the reputation as being a “big play” ballclub. But that’s what the Vikings showed Friday afternoon in the first-ever regular season high school football game at Davenport University’s new stadium, in a 36-12 victory over...
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Clipper gridders lose season opener 12-8 to Fennville

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The Martin varsity football team opened its season Thursday at home with a 12-8 loss to Fennville. The Clippers didn't score until the fourth quarter when they pushed across a touchdown and a two-point conversion. The Blackhawks scored their first TD in the opening period and added the other in...
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Wildcats enjoy biggest season opener blowout in 42 years

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It’s been 42 years since the Wayland varsity football team has had this much fun on opening night. The Wildcats’ debut on their home turf Thursday night was a smashing success in a 54-16 romp over Grand Rapids Union. It was the widest margin of victory for a season opener...
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