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Fall sports Wildcat O-K Gold all-conference selections announced

A number of Wayland High School athletes have been named to O-K Gold All-Conference teams at the conclusion of their fall seasons. Perhaps the most obvious selection was senior golfing…

Editor November 13, 2015

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WHS superstar golfer Ali Martus to play for Northwood University

Ali Martus, the greatest female golfer in Wayland High School history, has signed on to play the sport and seek a degree at Northwood University next year. Martus, shown here…

Editor November 13, 2015

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WHS grad Molly Lameyer is all-league for Davenport volleyball

Wayland High School graduate Molly Lameyer has been named to the first unit of the All-Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic Conference volleyball team. The 2012 WHS grad also was selected to the league's…

Editor November 12, 2015

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Wildcats’ Cheri Ritz officially receives Coach of the Year award

Wayland varsity softball coach Cheri Ritz this weekend officially was presented with the Coach of the Year plaque for 2015 from the Michigan High School Softball Coaches Association at its…

Editor November 8, 2015

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Perry Carter 62nd in state C-C race; Jon Zuiderveen is 160th

Wayland High School senior Perry Carter closed out his high school cross-country career by finishing 62nd in the state Division 2 championships Saturday at Michigan International Speedway. Carter, who was…

Editor November 8, 2015

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Viking frosh Laura Velderman takes 10th in state C-C meet

Hopkins freshman cross-country sensation Laura Velderman concluded her freshman season in style Saturday by taking 10th place in the Division 3 state meet at Michigan International Speedway. Velderman, who also…

Editor November 7, 2015

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Wayland-Hopkins ‘Border Wars’ football rivalry series terminated

The “Border Wars” football season opener between neighboring rivals Hopkins and Wayland has ended after a four-year run. The two schools revived their gridiron rivalry in 2012, after going nearly…

Editor November 6, 2015

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‘Cat volleyball squad comes close again, but loses in district finals

It was close, but no cigar for the second straight time Thursday night when the Wayland High School volleyball team lost to Grand Rapids South Christian. This time it hurt…

Editor November 5, 2015

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Wildcat volleyball team to meet South Christian in district finals

The Wayland varsity volleyball team Wednesday night won its Class B district semifinal match against host Wyoming Godwin Heights. The Wildcats will play O-K Gold Conference champion Grand Rapids South…

Editor November 4, 2015

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Ex-Wildcat coach Diorio enjoying Benton Harbor playoff adventure

It was just about a year that Jerry Diorio gave up the head football coaching position at Wayland and it was just a couple of months ago he began his…

Editor October 31, 2015