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WHS girls 2 games over .500; others are 2 under

The Hopkins, Martin and Wayland girls’ basketball teams are the only high school squads with winning, or close to winning records this winter. Wayland girls entered Friday’s contest with a…

Editor February 18, 2022

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WHS Grad Cory Ainsworth earns 2nd academic award

Wayland High School graduate Cory Ainsworth of Cornerstone Basketball has earned his second consecutive Academic All America, as selected by CoSIDA All-District honor after his performance both on the court…

Editor February 18, 2022

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Hopkins girls only winners in area hoops Tuesday

The Hopkins girls’ varsity basketball team Tuesday night came up with a tight 39-37 victory over O-K Silver Conference rival Kelloggsville. The verdict left the Lady Vikings with a 7-10…

Editor February 16, 2022

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Lady ‘Cats upset, but guys have fun in win vs. Catholic

Wildcat seniors Carson Beck and Mark Musgrave III It was two wildly different days Monday for the Wayland High School bowling teams. The boys waltzed to victory over Grand Rapids…

Editor February 15, 2022

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Hopkins scores big 62-59 upset over NorthPointe

Josh Tew and Cody Veldhouse show off their display tables before one of their last basketball games for Hopkins. The Hopkins boys’ varsity basketball team came up with a sweet…

Editor February 11, 2022

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Ex-WHS standout to coach volleyball at Byron Center

Missy Ritz-Johnson Wayland High School graduate Missy Ritz-Johnson has been named head varsity volleyball coach at Byron Center High School. No stranger to sports or coaching, Ritz-Johnson starred in volleyball,…

Editor February 10, 2022

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Wildcat boys and girls win over Forest Hills on lanes

The Wayland boys’ varsity bowling team rolled well Wednesday in the clutch at the Rock ‘N Bowl Lanes, besting O-K Gold Conference rival Forest Hills Eastern 19-11. The girls had…

Editor February 9, 2022

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Lady Clippers put it all together in win over Delton

The Martin girls' basketball team led Delton throughout all four quarters Tuesday night on the way to posting a 49-28 victory. The Lady Clippers, who put up 17 points in…

Editor February 9, 2022

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Viking boys, girls lose to Calvin Christian in hoops

The Hopkins boys’ varsity basketball team dropped a 71-55 decision Tuesday night to O-K Silver Conference rival Grandville Calvin Christian. The loss left the Vikings with a 3-9 overall record…

Editor February 8, 2022

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Lady Wildcats regain their bowling chops in 28-2 win

The Wayland girls’ varsity bowling team turned back Cedar Springs on their home turf Tuesday afternoon at the Rock ‘N Bowl. The Lady Wildcats prevailed 28-2 just 24 hours after…

Editor February 8, 2022