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WHS bowling mentor Bill Holbrook is coach of the year

The roller coaster ride that has been the life of Wayland girls’ varsity bowling coach Bill Holbrook is on the upswing again. The Lady Wildcats’ mentor has been selected as…

Editor April 10, 2016

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Wildcat Sydney Urben selected to all-state bowling team

Wayland High School sophomore Sydney Urben has been selected to the first unit of the Division II girls’ all-state bowling team. The announcement came this week from the Michigan High…

Editor April 4, 2016

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Wildcats lose 6-4 to Loy Norrix in lightning-shortened contest

The Wayland varsity baseball team lost its season home opener 6-4 Wednesday to Kalamazoo Loy Norrix. The game was halted at the end of six innings because of lightning. Coach…

Editor March 31, 2016

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Lady Viking softball team offense fuels 3-1 season start

The Hopkins varsity softball team won three of its first four ballgames of the season this week, sweeping Otsego Wednesday after splitting a doubleheader Tuesday against Parchment. The Vikings showed…

Editor March 31, 2016

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Lady Vikings split in first 2 soccer matches of the season

The Hopkins girls’ varsity soccer team split its first two matches of the season this week, both nonleague contests. The Lady Vikings opened their season Monday with a 1-0 victory…

Editor March 30, 2016

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Lady Wildcats blank Allendale 4-0 to start soccer season

The Wayland girls' varsity soccer team had great start to the season with a 4-0 nonleague win on the road against Allendale Tuesday evening. A wet field in Wayland forced…

Editor March 29, 2016

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Zeeland East spoils Wildcat coach Travis Wilcox’s debut

The Wayland varsity baseball team lost its season opener 7-2 Monday to Zeeland East in the the first game for head coach Travis Wilcox. Taking the loss on the mound…

Editor March 28, 2016

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Several Vikings make top 10 in Laker Challenge track meet

The Hopkins boys’ and girls’ track teams opened their seasons indoors Friday night by competing in the annual Grand Valley State University Laker Challenge. There were several Viking performances that…

Editor March 28, 2016

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Young Wildcat golf team debuts with win over Byron Center

The youthful Wayland boys' varsity golf team had a successful debut Friday with a 166-180 non-conference dual match victory over Byron Center. Coach Chris Drew's Wildcats starting unit includes three…

Editor March 27, 2016

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Obetts, Teunissen play key roles in Davenport twin bill sweep

Wayland High School graduates Haley Obetts and Mallory Teunissen helped Davenport University's softball team sweep Ferris State University Tuesday afternoon in a double header to advance its overall season record…

Editor March 25, 2016