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Hopkins’ debut at Hamilton results in 43-40 defeat
The Hopkins High School girls' basketball squad has had a lot of trouble with non-league opponent Hamilton in recent years. The Lady Vikings again came up short in a 43-40…
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Young ‘Cats overcome ragged play to win debut
Liberty Laker Wayland has a very talented girls’ basketball team, and it’s very young. And it shows. The 2022-23 Wildcat outfit opened its season Tuesday evening with a 64-47 triumph…
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Wildcat, Viking, Martin girls to open hoop seasons
All three area high school girls' basketball teams will start their seasons this week. Wayland and Hopkins will make their debuts Tuesday evening, as the Wildcats will be host to…
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WHS grad earns all-NAIA honors in cross country
Maggie Whitney Wayland High School graduate Maggie Whitney earned All-American honors at the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) championships last weekend in Tallahassee, Fla. Whitney, who ran for the…
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Yes, history repeats itself for Martin 35 years later
Coach Brad Blauvelt celebtates Martin polished off a storybook record-setting season Saturday afternoon at the Superior Dome in Marquette by conquering previously unbeaten Merrill 74-24. It was record setting in…
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Three former local stars play hoops at Cornersone
Kennedy Helderop Stephanie Ainsworth Three former Hopkins and Wayland High School basketball stars now are teammates on the Cornerstone University women’s basketball team. They are point guard Kennedy Helderop of…
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Veteran teacher, coach to guide Viking JV softball
Lisa Gauthier has been hired as the new Hopkins junior varsity softball coach for the 2023 season, assisting varsity coach Amy Bishop Funk. Gauthier, who is not new to the…
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Martin to play Merrill in Superior Dome state finals
Coach Brad Blauvelt, wife and daughter look forward to their bus trip next weekend. The Martin varsity football team punched its ticket for the MHSAA Division 1 eight-man football state…
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Standout Wildcat guard to play college hoops at Olivet
Mady Terry Wayland High School senior point guard Mady Terry has announced this week she has decided to continue her basketball career at Olivet College next year. A four-year varsity…
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Three Vikings named to all-Silver volleyball team
Three members of the Hopkins High School volleyball tea,m were named to the O-K Silver all-conference team. Senior Corrie Wisser and juniors Kate Cleypool and Ellie Sebright were selected to…