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Hopkins, Martin, Wayland start seasons Friday night

The “Border Wars” football contest between Wayland and Hopkins will be back for a second straight season own the Vikings’ turf Friday evening to open the season. Martin, meanwhile, will…

Editor August 21, 2023

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Viking volleyball team wins in coach’s debut

The Hopkins High School varsity volleyball team Saturday made Alicia Kent's debut as head coach a successful one by capturing the championship in the Lawton Invitational. Kent, who succeeded the…

Editor August 19, 2023

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Wildcats sweep pool play foes, then lose in squeakers

The Wayland High School varsity volleyball team went undefeated in pool play Friday, but the lost two squeakers to Kenowa Hills in the 12-team West Michigan Volleyball Officials Tournament. “This…

Editor August 19, 2023

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Hopkins’ Smith boys are reunited on the gridiron

Trevor Smith (44) The Smith boys from Hopkins are still in the game when it comes to football. Though Nolan has retired from playing the game after four years at…

Editor August 19, 2023

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WHS volleyball team hopes to challenge for league title

The Wayland High School volleyball team will open its season Friday in the WMVOA tournament at the home gym. Coach Kara Potter Laker, entering her second year at the helm,…

Editor August 15, 2023

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Wayland mayor also now is WHS cross head coach

Jennifer Antel Mayor Jennifer Antel has been named new head coach of the Wayland High School boys’ and girls’ cross-country teams this fall. Ms. Antel is the wife of longtime…

Editor August 7, 2023

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WHS graduate battling for offensive guard slot at WSU

Wayland High School graduate Owen Salingue is one of five student-athletes with collegiate experience batting for two starting football spots at offensive guard at Wayne State University this fall. Salingue,…

Editor July 28, 2023

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State legislation forces X-C Coach Antel to resign post

Wayland High School boys’ and girls’ varsity cross-country coach Raymond Antel III is being forced to resign his positions because of state legislation. Antel posted today on Facebook, “It is…

Editor July 27, 2023

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WHS grad starts 4th golf season at Spring Arbor

Wayland High School graduate Roy Myers is beginning his senior year on the golf team at Spring Arbor University. Myers has been a Crossroads League all-star selection in all three…

Editor July 26, 2023

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Nicole Bush named to athletic hall of fame at MSU

Nicole Bush Ray Antel Nicole Bush, three-time state champion in high school cross-country and national champion in the steeplechase in NCAA competition, now has one more honor to add to…

Editor July 24, 2023