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Hopkins, Martin boys’ hoop seasons ended in districts

The boys’ varsity basketball seasons for Hopkins and Martin came to an end Monday evening the opening round of the district basketball tournament. Hopkins dropped a 64-57 verdict to host…

Editor February 26, 2024

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Evie Mathis state runner-up in indoor pole vault

Wayland High School sophomore Evie Mathis competed at the Michigan Indoor Track Series state finals Saturday and came away state runner-up for the second year in a row. She was…

Editor February 26, 2024

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Martin girls hold Delton scoreless in 4th quarter

The Martin girls’ varsity basketball team lifted its overall season record to 13-7 with a 36-23 triumph over Delton. The Lady Clippers started slow out of the gate, but held…

Editor February 23, 2024

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Lady Wildcats lose shot at share of O-K Gold crown

The Wayland girls’ varsity basketball team not only lost a game Friday night, 65-48 to Grand Rapids Catholic Central. It also lost a chance to share the O-K Gold Conference…

Editor February 23, 2024

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Hopkins boys score hoops upset vs. Calvin Christian

It was a good way to end the regular season Friday night, as the Hopkins boys’ varsity basketball squad took down Grandville Calvin Christian 61-48. The Vikings went out in…

Editor February 23, 2024

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One WHS boy, 1 girl to bowl in state tourney March 1

Haven Baker and Kyle VanEss Two Wayland varsity bowlers Friday qualified for the MHSAA State Finals. Juniors Kyle VanEss and Haven Baker will represent their school next weekend in their…

Editor February 23, 2024

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Martin wrestling season ends in state quarterfinals

Martin’s dual meet wrestling season came to a close Friday in the state Division 4 quarterfinals at Wings Stadium in Kalamazoo with a 39-26 loss to St. Louis. Four individual…

Editor February 23, 2024

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Martin girls’ bowling team qualifies for state tourney

The Martin girls' varsity bowling team Friday qualified for the state championship team tournament by capturing second place in the Division 4 regionals at Bronson. The Lady Clippers will be…

Editor February 23, 2024

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Wildcat boys just miss trip to state bowling tourney

The Wayland High School boys' varsity bowling team placed third in the region among 13 teams, but needed to take first or second to move on to the state level.…

Editor February 22, 2024

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Hard times continue for Martin girls in 42-40 loss

The Martin girls' basketball team has gone through a very strange season, especially since the Christmas break. The Lady Clippers, who were edged 42-40 by Watervliet Wednesday evening in a…

Editor February 22, 2024