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Brad Blauvelt presented with Coach of Year plaque

Martin varsity football coach Brad Blauvelt this week was presented with the "Coach of the Year" from the Michigan Football Coaches Association. Blauvelt guided the Clippers to the state championship…

Editor January 14, 2023

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Vikings fall to NorthPointe in intense OT game, 61-51

The Hopkins varsity boys basketball squad lost at home Friday evening in overtime to NorthPointe Christian by a final count of 61-51. Wayland, meanwhile, absorbed its second loss of the…

Editor January 13, 2023

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Viking, Martin, Wildcat girls win defensive games

The Hopkins girls’ varsity basketball team Friday helped honor the 1975 state runner-up team by turning in a 34-29 triumph. The Lady Vikings’ squad from 48 years ago was among…

Editor January 13, 2023

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Wildcat boys defeat 1st place Cedar Springs, 22-8

The Wayland varsity boys' bowling team knocked off first place Cedar Springs 22-8 Thursday afternoon. Coach Sherry Miklusicak explained, "Again, our goal was set. We needed to take both baker…

Editor January 12, 2023

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Wildcat boys doubled up by quality GR Catholic Central

Wayland boys' bowling coach Sherry Miklusicak called it "a tough afternoon despite bowling well, losing 20-10 to Catholic Central. "Our plan was to take both baker games to have a…

Editor January 11, 2023

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‘Cats now 6-1 overall, but Vikings’ win streak ends

The Wayland boys’ varsity basketball team hiked its O-K Gold Conference record to 2-0, 6-1 overall, with a 72-60 verdict over Middleville Thornapple Kellogg Tuesday night. However, the Hopkins boys…

Editor January 10, 2023

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Vikings, Wildcats, Clippers all win hoops challenges

Freshman Taylor Lyon (12) takes a shot against Cedar Springs The Wayland, Hopkins and Martin girls’ basketball teams continue to light up the scoreboard and pile on the victories. Wayland…

Editor January 10, 2023

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Wayland boys score 20-10 win over South Christian

The Wayland boys' varsity bowling team defeated O-K Gold Conference rival South Christian Monday afternoon by a 20-10 count. The Lady Wildcats, meanwhile, shut out South Christian 30-0 at Spectrum…

Editor January 9, 2023

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Brad Blauvelt takes Martin head baseball coaching job

The Martin Athletic Department has announced the hiring of Brad Blauvelt as new head varsity baseball coach. Blauvelt, best known as coach of the state champion Martin High School eight-man…

Editor January 9, 2023

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Former Wildcat football coach Gerry Diorio retiring

Gerry Diorio Former Wayland High School varsity football coach Gerry Diorio has announced his retirement. Diorio coached at Wayland in two stints, guiding the Wildcats to the post-season playoffs several…

Editor January 9, 2023