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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

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Former Hopkins football star top receiver at college

Colin Weber Hopkins High School graduate Colin Weber this season had 117 receiving yards in a game against the University of Memphis, setting a school record for the University of…

Editor November 15, 2023

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O-K Conference to lose 7 member schools next year

The O-K Conference, one of the largest and most powerful athletic leagues in all of Michigan, will lose seven member schools starting in the fall of 2024. Wayland Schools Supt.…

Editor November 13, 2023

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It’s back to the Superior Dome for Martin gridders

The Clippers do their customary singing of the school fight song for fans after defeating Kingston. So it’s back to the Superior Dome for Martin, which next Saturday will be…

Editor November 11, 2023