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Lady Wildcats hoops coach Marty Howard stepping down

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Marty Howard has decided to step down as Wayland girls’ varsity basketball coach after six seasons. Howard told his players and their parents about his decision at the Lady Wildcats’ basketball banquet last month, explaining that he wants to spend more time with his family. It has been reported that...
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Lady Vikings now 2-2 after splitting 2 matches this week

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The Hopkins girls' soccer team now stands at 2-2 on the season after splitting two matches this week. The Lady Vikings, who split their two matches in the last week of March before spring break, defeated Allendale Friday 2-0 after losing 3-0 Wednesday to Otsego. Keelan Kilbane recorded both goals...
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Lady Vikings runners-up at Gull Lake Invitational

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The Hopkins girls’ track team was runner-up in the Gull Lake Invitational Friday, scoring 65 points. Gull Lake won it with 98. Highlighting the individual performances was Julia Forbes, who captured first places in the 200-meter dash and in the long jump. She crossed the finish line in 27.01 seconds...
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Wildcats swept in awful day twin bill vs. Byron Center

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It was a just plan awful day Thursday for the Wayland varsity baseball team, as it was swept by Byron Center in a doubleheader, 11-1 and 14-1. Coach Travis Wilcox said the problems were “The inability to throw strikes and make plays in the field.” The ‘Cats pitching staff struggled...
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Lady Wildcat soccer team drops nonleague match at Jenison

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The Lady Wildcats' soccer team's overall season record fell to 1-2 Thursday in a 5-1 loss on the road at Jenison. "The game was much closer than the score indicated though, with the girls having some close chances in the second half to cut the score down," said coach Ben...
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Wildcat golfers edged by Caledonia by 1 stroke, 170-171

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A young Wayland boys’ golf team was edged by Caledonia 170-171 in a nonleague match Wednesday afternoon at the Broadmoor Country Club. The Wildcats were led by medalist Jake Omness who shot a 39. But the ‘Cats shot five strokes over their score in their opening win over Byron Center....
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Lady Wildcat track team falls to 2-1 with loss to TK

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The Wayland girls’ varsity track team defeated two opponents Tuesday, but Wednesday ran into a deep and talented Middleville Thornapple Kellogg squad, losing 109-17. It was the O-K Gold Conference season opener for both teams. TK is one of the heavy favorites this spring to win the league. There were...
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Wildcats lose doubleheader to Plainwell, 9-1 and 2-1

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The Wayland varsity baseball team absorbed a pair of defeats at the hands of Plainwell Tuesday in a doubleheader sweep. The Wildcats, seeing their first action since spring break, lost 9-1 in the opener and 2-1 in the nightcap. Coach Travis Wilcox said the Wildcats had opportunities to either tie...
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Lady Wildcat track team bests 2 opponents in opener

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The Wayland girls' track team had a wildly successful season opener Tuesday afternoon by besting both Wyoming and Kelloggsville. The Lady Wildcats accumulated 88 points, Wyoming had 32 and Kelloggsville 23. Among the highlights in the meet: • The 3200-meter relay team of Maggie Whitney, Zoe Antel, Kaitlyn Paul and...
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Lady Wildcats drop 5-1 soccer contest to Zeeland West

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The Wayland girls' varsity soccer team suffered  a 5-1 defeat on a night that field conditions at home forced them to travel to Zeeland West for a non-conference matchup with the Dux. Coach Ben Sleeman said the game was a tale of two halves and ultimately was decided in the...
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