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Wayland guy, Hopkins girl, guy qualify for state finals

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Jaeden Harshberger The Wayland High School boys’ varsity cross-country team came in seventh among 16 schools in the Division 2 regionals at South Christian. Junior Dylan Pallett finished 15th individually in the race to qualify for the state finals Saturday, Nov. 4, at Michigan International Speedway in Brooklyn. It is...
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Martin takes 6th straight victory in playoff opener

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The Martin High School eight-man football squad may be peaking at the right time — near the end of the season. Ever since that dreary 53-16 loss to Gobles on Sept. 15, the Clippers have reeled off six consecutive triumphs, including wins over solid opponents NorthPointe Christian, Maple Valley and...
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South Christian ends ‘Cats’ best grid season in 10 years

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There’s an old sports saying that it’s really hard to beat an opponent three times in one season. Heck, it’s hard enough to beat somebody twice. Wayland was handed that tough lesson Friday night in its first post-season playoff football game since 2013, losing 34-7 to South Christian. The defeat...
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Three Viking gridders on Silver all-league team

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Aaron Arnsman Landen Klinge Three members of the Hopkins varsity football team have been selected to the first unit of the all-O-K Silver Conference team. Aaron Arnsman, Avery Pavlak and Landen Klinge were chosen for the first team. Connor Ainsworth earned honorable mention accolades. The Vikings completed the 2023 football...
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Hopkins sweeps Allegan in annual ‘Pink Out’ game

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The Hopkins High School volleyball team closed out its regular season Thursday evening by sweeping none-league opponent Allegan 26-24, 25-12 and 25-12. The contest served as the annual "Pink Out" event between the tywo schools to fight against and raise awareness of breast cancer. The Lady Vikings will be among...
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Deja Vu for ‘Cats; Martin to play familiar foe as well

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Wayland’s first post-season football playoff game in 10 years will be a rematch against South Christian. Martin, meanwhile, will have a first-round contest in eight-man football against Marcellus. Both Wayland and South Christian will take 6-3 records into Friday night’s ballgame at the South Christian's home field. The Wildcats prevailed...
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Hopkins settles for 2nd in Silver volleyball tourney

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The Hopkins High School volleyball team had to settled for the runner-up slot in the O-K Silver Conference tournament. The Lady Vikings lost to NorthPointe Christian for the third time this season in the championship round. They lost to the Mustangs during the regular season and twice Saturday. Hopkins was...
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Wayland woman, partner win athletic club crown

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Carrie Reno of Wayland (left) and Kaylee Kessler have emerged as the West Hills Athletic Club 2023 Fall Classic Combo Women's 6.0 tennis champions. Carrie is the daughter the late Dennis Reno and Mary Reno.
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WHS junior Kyle VanEss bowls a perfect 300 game

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Wayland High School junior Kyle VanEss rolled a perfect 300 game this weekend at Spectrum Lanes In Grand Rapids. Of course, he is a member of the Wildcat boys' bowling team and coachj Sherry Miklusicak said she is excited about his prospects for the next two seasons on the lanes.
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Wildcats upset South Christian, ensure playoffs

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Wayland pulled off one of its biggest football upsets Friday night to close out the regular season and ensure a berth in the post-season playoffs. The Wildcats’ offense exploded for 49 points to take an astonishing 49-40 decision from a Grand Rapids South Christian team that a week ago was...
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