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WHS boys, girls both earn trip to state meet

The Wayland boys bowling team came in first at the Division 2 regional tournament Thursday at Spectrum Lanes in Grand Rapids. The Wildcat girls, meanwhile, took second place, therefore enabling…

Editor February 20, 2025

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Clipper boys pull out thriller over Fennville

The Martin girls’ basketball team was doubled up 68-34 by an 18-1 Saugatuck Wednesday evening. However, the Martin boys' basketball squad won a 62-59 thriller on Senior Night over Fennville.…

Editor February 19, 2025

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Wayland, Martin, Hopkins girls hoops wins still gathering

The Wayland girls’ basketball team Tuesday night lifted its overall season record to 13-6 by getting past non-league opponent Grand Rapids Coveant Christian, 54-47. Senior ace Harmony Laker, nearing the…

Editor February 18, 2025

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Four Vikings qualify for state mat tournament

Four Hopkins High School grapplers placed among the top four in their weight divisions placing in the top 4 Saturday at the individual regionals to their tickets to the individual…

Editor February 18, 2025

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Martin sending 8 of its matmen to state finals

No fewer than eight wrestlers punched their tickets to Ford Field Feb. 21 by placements in the regional tournament Saturday. The state-bound wrestlers are Urijah Joostberns, Haylen Buell (regional champion),…

Editor February 16, 2025

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Lady Wildcats, Clippers score big hardcourt wins

The Wayland girls’ basketball team Friday evening bounced back from a one-point upset loss to Middleville by getting past Northview 53-49. The verdict solidified the Lady Wildcats’ claim to third…

Editor February 14, 2025

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WHS girls cop another O-K Gold bowl crown

The Wayland girls’ bowling team captured the O-K Conference championship Friday at Spectrum Lanes in Grand Rapids and the boys’ squad was runner-up to state powerhouse Northview. Boys’ coach Sherry…

Editor February 14, 2025

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Four Martin girls on all-SAC bowl team

The Martin High School girls’ bowling placed third Friday in the Southwest Athletic Conference league championship meet. The Lady Clippers placed four members on the all-confrence first team, including Elly…

Editor February 14, 2025

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WHS boys get revenge on the lanes vs. Union

Revenge was sweet. The Wayland boys bowling team Wednesday turned the tables on Grand Rapids Union 29-1 at Westgate Lanes in Grand Rapids. Meanwhile, the Lady Wildcats posted a shutout…

Editor February 13, 2025

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Van Ess ties school 2-game record on lanes

It was a big day Monday for the Wayland girls’ and boys’ bowling teams. Kyle Van Ess Not only did both score huge victories over Middleville Thornapple Kellogg, local rollers…

Editor February 10, 2025