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Boys’ district basketball tourney set for March 6-10

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The Michigan High School Athletic Association post-season basketball tournament will get under way with district tournament a week after the girls’ competition. The contests will be held Monday, Wednesday and Friday, March 6, 8 and 10, with Wayland playing at Plainwell, Hopkins playing at Hamilton and Martin be host for...
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Martin girls capture SAC Central Division hoops title

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The Martin girls’ varsity basketball squad Friday night clinched the Southwest Athletic Conference championship in the Central Division by registering a 52-46 triumph over visiting Galesburg-Augusta. The Clipper ladies had to overcome a slow start, trailing 15-12 and 27-21 after the first two period stops. The surged ahead in the...
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Lady Wildcats earn at least a share of O-K Gold crown

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Seniors Maddy Terry (left) and Liberty Laker (both with flowers), along with Kylee Sipkema were honored just before playing their last game on the home floor. The Lady Wildcats varsity basketball team Friday night likely earned their second O-K Gold Conference championship in the last three years. They turned back...
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Martin girls give Kazoo Christian a battle, but lose

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Makala Goddard Kalamazoo Christian lifted its overall season record to 16-3 Tuesday night by stopping the visiting Martin girls 43-31. However, Clippers’ coach Ben Schipper didn’t do a lot of complaining about a loss to a quality ballclub. “Our girls put forth a tremendous effort tonight,” he said. “We battled...
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Wayland girls survive OT scare at Catholic Central

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Harmony Laker Wayland pulled out a tough overtime match at Grand Rapids Catholic Central, 59-53, Tuesday night, to keep its hopes of an O-K Gold championship alive. The victory kept the Wildcats in front of South Christian, which won over Kenowa Hills at the same time, setting up a showdown...
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Lady Vikings regain their their chops on the road

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Tristen Perry: 24 points in win Victory at Kelloggsville Tuesday evening was expected for the Hopkins girls’ basketball team, but it was sorely needed. The Lady Vikings have hit a bad patch in recent games, but they bounced back to defeat the host squad 51-31 to improved their overall season...
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Wildcat seniors go out in style at Rock ‘N Bowl lanes

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Senior Wildcat girls' bowlers Senior Wildcat boys' bowlers The Wayland varsity bowling teams both took out Wyoming 29-1 at the Rock 'N Bowl Lanes Tuesday in the last home appearance by the senior boys and girls. Girls' coach Eric Bottrall said, "Unfortunately, Wyoming only had four bowlers so it was...
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Kadence Bottrall almost wins regional bowl tuneup

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The Wayland girls' varsity bowling team took part in the Brunswick Regional Tune-up at Spectrum Lanes. "This group worked hard and each one of them had some good moments and games today," said coach Eric Bottrall. "I hope this experience shows them that they can bowl on this pattern and...
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Hopkins, Wayland again in same hoops tourney district

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Though MHSAA girls’ basketball district tournament pairings won’t be known until after the regular season is concluded Feb. 24, listings of teams competing have been announced. The Michigan High School Athletic Association is delaying announcements of pairings until seedings are determined. It is likely that Wayland (15-3) will be the...
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Martin girls stay unbeaten in SAC Central Division

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The Martin girls were able to stay unbeaten in the Central Division of the Southwest Athletic Conference Friday night by beating Saugatuck 43-36. The visiting Lady Clippers won by foiling Saugatuck’s box-in-one strategy to stop top scorer Makala Goddard. Her teammates accepted challenge nicely by scoring between seven and nine...
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