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Wildcats bounce back from loss to beat state-rated foe

April 21, 2022

Kami Morse The Wayland varsity softball team rebounded nicely Thursday from its 4-1 season-opening loss to Division 1 opponent Jenison last Friday. The Wildcats took out state-ranked Byron Center at their home field opener to even their overall season record at 1-1. An offensive highlight was a home run off...

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Both Wildcat track teams compete in double dual

April 21, 2022

Kaharee Pureifoy Both the Wayland boys’ and girls’ track teams competed in a double dual meet at Forest Hills Eastern. The Wildcats were joined by the host school and Middleville Thornapple Kellogg, all three members of the O-K Gold Conference. WHS boys defeated TK 101-36 and Forest Hills 75-62. The...

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Hopkins frosh tosses no-hitter in season debut win

April 21, 2022

Freshman Hannah Brinks tossed a no-hitter as Hopkins beat Comstock Park 10-0 in the O-K Silver Conference season doubleheader opener Wednesday. The Vikings secured the victory by plating six runs in the third inning. Emily Dimock, Avery Osborn, Ava Vanderkolk, Sierra Smith and Lyla Reynolds powered the big inning with RBIs. They got things moving in the...

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Both Viking track teams go 2-1 at Silver quad at Sparta

April 19, 2022

Kambria Moored Helena Kerber Both the Hopkins boys’ and girls’ track teams Tuesday defeated Comstock Park and NorthPointe Christian, but lost to host Sparta in an O-K Silver Conference quad meet. The guys lost to Sparta 99-38, but bested Comstock Park 86.5 to 42.5 and NorthPointe 76-52. Meanwhile the Lady...

Lady Vikings drop season opener 12-3 at Hamilton

April 15, 2022

The Hopkins varsity softball team suffered a 12-3 defeat at the hands of Hamilton in its season opener Friday afternoon. The non-conference contest was played on the Hawkeyes' field during cold and windy weather conditions.

Wildcat boys take 2 in season debut double dual

April 12, 2022

Olivia Barabas and Ava Makowski The Wayland boys’ varsity track team got off to a strong season start Tuesday afternoon by posting victories over Cedar Springs, 94-43, and Grand Rapids Catholid Central, 84-53. The Lady Wildcats split in their double O-K Gold Conference double dual, besting Catholic Central 70-67, but...

Hopkins AD recognized as a certified administrator

April 12, 2022

Andrew Mains The National Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association (NIAAA) has announced that Hopkins High School Athletic Director Andrew Mains has been recognized as a Certified Athletic Administrator. A press release indicated that, "Mains has demonstrated the highest level of knowledge and expertise in the field of interscholastic athletic administration. The...

Jessica Merchant promoted to Stanford associate coach

April 6, 2022

Jessica Merchant Wayland High School grad Jessica Merchant has been elevated from assistant to associate varsity softball coach at Stanford University, with her position now being funded by an anonymous donor. Merchant was an All-American shortstop for NCAA champion University of Michigan in 2005 and since then has been coaching...

Gracie Shettler is all-state hoops honorable mention

April 5, 2022

Martin senior Gracie Shettler has been afforded Division 4 all-state girls basketball honorable mention accolades by the Associated Press. Shettler scored an amazing 30 points in just one half as a highlight for the season. A lowlight was her ankle injury that sidelined and slowed her at mid-season.

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Wildcat track teams open season at Aquinas meet

March 30, 2022

The Wayland High School boys' and girls' track teams competed in the Aquinas College Indoor Track & Field Invitational Tuesday. For the Wildcat boys, Ian Thompson won the 60-meter dash; the 4x200-meter relay team won with Kaharrie Pureifoy, Cainon Fenn, Terry Sylvester and Ian Thompson, the 4x400 medaled with Devin...

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