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Wildcat boys finish 2nd, girls 5th in O-K Gold meet

COVER PHOTO: League champion Breanna Hyde The Wayland boys’ varsity track team came in second Friday at the O-K Gold Conference track meet at Houseman Field in Grand Rapids. The…

Editor May 12, 2023

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Vikings split doubleheader against 2 different teams

Lyla Reynolds The Hopkins softball team Friday split an unusual doubleheader, winning its opening encounter 4-3 over Delton Kellogg, but dropping an 8-3 decision to Traverse City St. Francis in…

Editor May 12, 2023

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Viking boys 2nd in O-K Silver meet, girls take 3rd

COVER PHOTO: Sophomore Kambria Moored was conference champion in both the high and intermediate hurdles. The Hopkins boys’ varsity track team was runner-up to Sparta Friday in the O-K Silver…

Editor May 12, 2023

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Wildcats lose non-league encounter against Jenison

COVER PHOTO: Freshman pitcher Madi Ludema holds a softball like a shot put. The Wayland softball team absorbed a 10-6 loss to Jenison Friday afternoon and its overall record sank…

Editor May 12, 2023

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WHS softball coach Cheri Ritz near 1,000 career wins

Harmony Laker homered and was the winning pitcher. Rumor has it that Wayland High School softball coach Cheri Ritz is approaching 1,000 victories in her storied career. She got one…

Editor May 11, 2023

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Former WHS pitching star makes 2nd team all-MIAA

Wayland High School graduate Emma Ludema has been named to the second unit of the Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association (MIAA) all-star team. Ludema, only a freshman, fashioned an 11-3 record…

Editor May 11, 2023

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Wildcat track teams to be in O-K Gold meet Friday

The Wayland boys’ varsity track team picked up three more dual meet victories Monday, but the girls lost two of three. The boys beat non-league for Fruitport 127-0, Kenowa Hills…

Editor May 10, 2023

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Wildcats take 2 from South Christian, now 8-0 in Gold

COVER PHOTO: Carli Miklusicak (24) gets a big "atta girl" reception from her teammates after clouting a three-run homer against South Christian. Wayland remains unbeaten this spring in the O-K…

Editor May 9, 2023

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Two Wayland grads score points in WHAC track meet

Maggie Whitney Zoe Antel Two former Wayland High School track stars, Maggie Whitney and Zoe Antel, scored some vital points this past weekend for Aquinas College in the Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic…

Editor May 7, 2023

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Wildcats edge state-ranked foe, then win local tourney

The Wayland varsity baseball team defeated state-ranked Parchment 7-6 in 12 innings Saturday in the opening round of the Wayland Invitational. Brayden Byrne scored on a passed ball to secure…

Editor May 7, 2023