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Vikings’ winning streak halted at 13 by Zeeland

“They say that all good things must end someday. Autumn leaves must fall.” — Chad and Jeremy, 1964, “Summer Song.” Lyla Reynolds' impressive hitting continued, but Hopkins' streak ended, It…

Editor May 11, 2022

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Mitchell Gabriele is new Martin athletic director

Mitchell Gabriele is the new athletic director for Martin Public Schools, succeeding Tyler Whitcomb, who was promoted to high school principal. A graduate of Adrian College in 2014 with a…

Editor May 11, 2022

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‘Cats sweep Cedar Springs for 15th straight victory

Kennedy Cole hit yet another homer. Rya Vanderkooi The Wayland softball team captured its 14th and 15th consecutive victories Tuesday with a doubleheader sweep at Cedar Springs, 15-0 and 7-1.The…

Editor May 11, 2022

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Wildcat boys unbeaten heading into Gold meet

The dual meet victories keep piling up for the Wayland boys, as they defeated Kenowa Hills 89-39, Ottawa Hills 105-23 and South Christian 80-48 Tuesday in an O-K Gold Conference…

Editor May 10, 2022

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Vikings up the offensive ante to plus 20 runs twice

Sierra Smith The Hopkins softball offensive juggernaut continues, and this time they didn’t just score in double figures, they plated 26 and 22 runs in a doubleheader sweep of O-K…

Editor May 10, 2022

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Ian Thompson owns 200; ‘Cats win Hopkins Invite

Ian Thompson Senior ace sprinter Ian Thompson had another big day Saturday, as Wayland boys won the Hopkins Invitational and the girls were runners-up. Thompson set a new school record…

Editor May 7, 2022

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Wildcats’ pitching, defense subdues Caledonia twice

The Wayland softball team used solid pitching and defense to subdue Division 1 opponent Caledonia twice in a doubleheader Saturday, 2-0 and 4-1. Senior ace Emma Ludema and freshman phenom…

Editor May 7, 2022

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Former WHS track star 2nd in hurdles at GLIAC meet

Corrina Courser Wayland High School graduate Corrina Courser, a sophomore at Grand Valley State University, finished second by just two-tenths of a second Friday in the 100-meter high hurdles competition…

Editor May 6, 2022

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Double figures scoring is getting to be Vikings habit

Hannah Brinks talks with coach Amy Funk. The runs keep piling up for Hopkins’ softball team, along with the victories. Thursday’s victim was non-conference opponent Hastings, which fell 17-0 and…

Editor May 5, 2022

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Wildcat softball team shuts out Kenowa Hills twice

Oakleigh Hulst The Wayland varsity softball team’s winning streak was extended to 11 games Thursday afternoon with a doubleheader sweep of Kenowa Hills. The Wildcats scored a couple of shutout…

Editor May 5, 2022