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Local prep stars’ impact massive at Cornerstone

February 28, 2023

Carter Nyp Cory Ainsworth Four local prep basketball stars played major roles in the Cornerstone University 2022-23 men’s and women’s basketball seasons. Wayland’s Cory Ainsworth and Carter Nyp were named to the first and second teams of the all-WHAC squad and former Wildcat Stephanie Ainsworth of Wayland made the first...

Wildcats will play at 5 and Vikings at 7 Wednesday

February 27, 2023

Wayland girls will play Hamilton at 5 p.m. Wednesday at the Hopkins High School gym and Hopkins will take on Holland Christian at 7 p.m. later that evening. Winners of these two games will clash in the district finals at 7 p.m. Friday. Hamilton defeated Allegan 62-30 in the first...

Former WHS pitching star wins in debut for Calvin

February 27, 2023

Emma Ludema Former Wayland High School pitching star Emma Ludema had a successful debut hurling Monday for the Calvin University softball team in Florida. Ludema went the distance and picked up the victory in a 9-2 decision over Moravian. The Knights, who are picked second in this springs Michigan Intercollegiate...

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Mathis, Hyde earn all-state indoor track accolades

February 26, 2023

Breanna Hyde Wayland High School athletes freshman Evie Mathis and senior Breanna Hyde Evie both earned all-state accolades Saturday at the Michigan Indoor Track Series (MITS) meet. Mathis, who last year won the pole vault for all junior high track athletes in Michigan, overcame recent injuries to clear 12'0" again...

Boys’ basketball tourney gets under way March 6

February 26, 2023

District basketball pairings for the week of March 6-10 have been announced by the Michigan High School Athletic Association. Division 2 District No. 45 at Plainwell Monday, March 6 — Hastings (9-12) vs. Kentwood Grand River Prep (5-9) at 5:30 p.m. Wayland (10-10) vs. Plainwell (10-10) at 7 p.m.Wednesday, March...

Hopkins High School grad earns 4th all-league honor

February 25, 2023

Brenden Gossman Hopkins High School graduate Brenden Gossman Saturday bowled well enough to be selected to the Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic Conference all-star team first unit for the fourth consecutive season. Gossman and his Concordia University teammates checked in second the WHAC tournament.

Lauren Taylor is 1st Martin bowler to qualify for state

February 25, 2023

Lauren Taylor Martin High School junior, Lauren Taylor placed second in the Division 4 regional bowling tournament and has become the first Clipper roller to qualify for the state tournamemnt. Taylor, who averages just shy of 150 this season, rolled a high game of 177 to take 60 among 60...

Lady Clippers perfect 10-0 in SAC Central Division

February 24, 2023

The Martin girls' varsity basketball team Friday evening completed a perfect 10-0 season in the Central Division with a 40-29 victory over Delton. The verdict left the Lady Clippers with a 17-4 overall record for the regular season. "I was a little worried we'd come out slow being that we...

Hopkins girls annex O-K Silver Conference title

February 24, 2023

The Hopkins girls’ varsity basketball team captured the O-K Silver Conference basketball championship Friday night with a little help from its friend — Grandville Calvin Christian. The Lady Vikings pulled out a 40-34 triumph at Belding at the same time Calvin Christian was beating NorthPointe Christian 67-58. The Vikes entered...

Lady Wildcats edged by a hoops point by FH Eastern

February 24, 2023

The Wayland girls’ varsity basketball team ended its regular season on a sour note Friday in a 54-53 upset loss at Forest Hills Eastern. The Lady Wildcats already had captured the O-K Gold Conference championship earlier this week and finished the season with a league record of 12-2. South Christian...

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