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Lady Vikings win Lawton volleyball tournament title

The Hopkins varsity volleyball team defeated five opponents Saturday at the Lawton Invitational to capture the tournament title. The Lady Vikings defeated Bridgman 21-14 and 21-19 in the finals after…

Editor August 23, 2016

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Lady Wildcats start season fast with Invitational championship

The Wayland girls’ cross-country team got the 2016 season off to a flying start by claiming first place in the Wayland Invitational Friday. The Lady Wildcats scored 46 team points,…

Editor August 19, 2016

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Wildcats, Clippers open Aug. 25, Hopkins plays at Davenport

High school football season starts a week from Thursday, with Hopkins, Martin and Wayland all shooting for making improvements on identical 2-7 campaigns a year ago. Wayland and Martin will…

Editor August 14, 2016

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Wayland Athletic Boosters cancel 2nd annual Bash Aug. 20

The Wayland High School Athletic Boosters Club has canceled this year's Booster Bash fund-raiser, which was scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 20, at Orchard Hills. Wayland Board of Education member Nancy…

Editor August 8, 2016

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Hopkins super soph finishes 31st in Jr. Olympics 800

Though it looks like a classic "How I spent my summer vacation" photo, Hopkins High School sophomore Laura Velderman finished seventh Wednesday in her heat in the open 800-meter run…

Editor July 27, 2016

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First Hopkins High Athletic Hall of Fame class announced

The first annual Hopkins High School Athletic Hall of Fame induction ceremony will be held at halftime of the Vikings' Oct. 21 varsity football game. A buffet-style dinner will be…

Editor July 27, 2016

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WHS grad Tyler Merren to be in his 3rd Paralympics in Rio

Tyler Merren, a 2002 graduate of Wayland High School, is training for his third trip to the Paralympic Games later this summer in Rio. Merren, 32, is a U.S. Paralympic…

Editor July 12, 2016

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Hopkins’ Laura Velderman to compete in Jr. Olympics finals

Hopkins High School sophomore Laura Velderman placed second n the 800-meter run Saturday at the Junior Olympics regional meet in Ohio to earn a berth in the national meet in…

Editor July 10, 2016

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Nicole Bush misses in 2nd bid to be in Olympic Games

Nicole Bush, who was a frequent guest with the Wayland Road Runners summer group and all-state cross-country runner for current Wayland harriers' coach Ray Antel at Kelloggsville, lost her bid…

Editor July 8, 2016

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WHS grad Sam Geivett earns national academic accolades

Samantha Geivett, a 2014 graduate of Wayland High School, has earned a special national academic award from the National Junior College Association. Geivett, who was named to the second unit of…

Editor July 7, 2016