Sports – Page 59

O-K Gold Conference gains 4 schools, loses 4 schools

The O-K Gold Conference in the academic year 2024-25 will welcome four new schools and bid four others adieu. Staying in the Gold will be Wayland, South Christian, Middleville Thornapple…

Editor May 16, 2023

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Wildcats win 1 of 3 against state-ranked SC Sailors

The Wayland varsity baseball team won one of three contests last week with state-ranked South Christian and brought its overall season record to 11-10 overall. The Wildcats split a doubleheader…

Editor May 15, 2023

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Hopkins goes 1-1-1 to take 2nd in softball tourney

Ava Vanderkolk The Hopkins softball team won one, lost one and tied one to finish second in a tournament in Ionia Saturday. Believe it or not, the team Hopkins tied…

Editor May 13, 2023

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Wildcats move to 20-8 after 2 victories at Centreville

Kami Morse homered three times. The Wayland softball team added two victories Saturday at the Centreville Invitational to bring its season total to 20. It’s been rare for any team…

Editor May 13, 2023

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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