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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

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Bottrall is 1st in singles, but Lady ‘Cats settle for 10th

The Wayland girls' varsity bowling team finished 10th out 17 teams Saturday in the Jenison Invitational. "Our ladies are young and learning their way on the lanes," coach Eric Bottrall…

Editor January 7, 2023

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Wayland boys’ bowlers finish 6th among 20 teams

Chandler Caruso The Wayland boys' varsity bowling team qualified sixth out of 20 teams Saturday in the Jenison Invitational. Wildcat Chandler Caruso made the top 10, finishing in eighth place,…

Editor January 7, 2023

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Wildcats, Vikings keep on winning on the hardcourt

Both Hopkins and Wayland continued their winning ways Friday night with victories against O-K Conference opponents. The Viking boys pulled out a 58-50 verdict over Sparta to move their overall…

Editor January 6, 2023

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Wildcat, Viking and Martin girls all win vs. league foes

The Wayland girls’ varsity basketball team Friday lifted its overall season record to 7-2 in a 63-39 triumph over Cedar Springs to launch its O-K Gold Conference season. The Lady…

Editor January 6, 2023

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Wildcat boys roll to league bowl win over Ottawa Hills

The Wayland High School boys' bowling team defeated Grand Rapids Ottawa Hills in an O-K Gold Conference dual match Wednesday at the Rock 'N Bowl Lanes just north of Wayland.…

Editor January 4, 2023