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

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…

Editor September 8, 2016

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Fantasy Island! WHS bowling coach Bill Holbrook is college athlete

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…

Editor September 6, 2016

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Vikings even soccer record at 3-3 after win over Northpointe

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…

Editor September 6, 2016

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Wildcats give South Christian a scare before losing 2-1

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…

Editor September 6, 2016

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Wildcats’ offense held scoreless until the end in 27-8 defeat

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…

Editor September 2, 2016

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Wildcats battle Hamilton to 3-3 draw in boys’ soccer

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…

Editor September 2, 2016

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Clippers’ defense sparks merry 42-6 romp over Bangor

by Jon M. Gambee, Martin Bureau Chief Martin evened its season record at 1-1 overall with a convincing 42-6 victory over visiting Bangor Thursday. It was the defense that led…

Editor September 2, 2016

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Wheels come off late for Vikings in bizarre loss to Manistee

The wheels came off for Hopkins Thursday night in almost every way possible during the fourth quarter of a 36-30 loss to Manistee. Just about everything that could possibly go…

Editor September 1, 2016

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Three former Wildcats listed on Hope College grid roster

Three former Wayland High School gridiron stars are listed on the Hope College football team's roster this fall. The trio are junior running back Mike Miklusicak and freshmen Mike Kelly…

Editor August 31, 2016

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Wildcats edge TK to pick up 1st soccer triumph of the season

The Wayland boys' varsity soccer team Wednesday registered its first victory of the season by getting past O-K Gold Conference rival Middleville Thornapple Kellogg, 3-2. The game started with both…

Editor August 31, 2016