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Wildcat bowling teams open with losses to Jenison

Both the Wayland boys’ and girls’ varsity bowling teams absorbed defeat in a non-league dual matches Monday afternoon against Jenison at Station 300 in Grandville. The boys lost 19-11 and…

Editor December 4, 2023

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Hopkins scores 2nd victory; Wildcats lose at the buzzer

The Hopkins boys’ varsity basketball team scored its second victory in as many tries this season Friday by posting a 51-39 victory over visiting Muskegon Catholic Central. Junior Nick Schultz…

Editor December 1, 2023

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Hopkins junior varsity softball coach announced

Hopkins High School alum Madison Wyngarden is being welcomed as new junior varsity softball coach at her alma mater. “She’s one of my alumni players and now we are fortunate …

Editor November 30, 2023

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Vikings defeat Saugatuck in hoop season opener

The Hopkins boys' varsity basketball won in its season opener Tuesday night on the home court against Saugatuck 62-34. The two teams battled evenly, 13-13, in the first quarter before…

Editor November 28, 2023

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Clippers’ linebacker Abe Dykstra joins all-state team

Makala Goddard Martin High School senior linebacker Abe Dykstra has been named to the first units of the eight-man football all-state team by the Michigan High School Football Coaches' Association.…

Editor November 27, 2023

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Wildcat bowlers compete in ‘Day After’ tournament

Four Wayland High School bowlers competed in the Day After Thanksgiving Event Friday at Clique lanes. Haven Baker, Dominik Baker, Jayse Henkel and Kyle VanNess all bowled against many of…

Editor November 24, 2023

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Byron Center volleyball star has plenty of Wayland ties

Byron Center High School freshman Mallory Johnson earned second team all-state honors as a defensive specialist in volleyball, and observers could say it's in the genes/ The daughter of Wayland…

Editor November 20, 2023

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Miracles propel Martin to back to back football titles

Martin used a couple of miracles worthy of a made-for-TV movie Saturday to pull out its second straight eight-man football state championship in a wild 30-26 triumph. It was a…

Editor November 18, 2023

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WHS grad leads Grace Christian to volleyball final

Liberty Laker Wayland High School graduate Liberty Laker, daughter of Kara and Lance Laker, has been a leader on the Grace Christian University Tigers volleyball squad, which made history Thursday…

Editor November 17, 2023

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Hopkins High School golfer signs to play for Davenport

Cayla Szubinski Hopkins High School senior Cayla Szubinski has signed a letter of intent to play golf next year at Davenport University. Szubinski , who first broke 50 for nine…

Editor November 16, 2023