By Jason WesseldykSports EditorIt’s been said that it’s not how you start that’s important, but how well you finish.Saugatuck was a perfect example of that last season.After posting a 7-9 record through their first 16 games, the Trailblazers won eight of their last nine contests to finish at 15-10, winning a district title in the Read More…
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Girls Basketball Season Preview
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor ALLEGANContinued improvement.That’s what third-year Allegan coach Sharron Thompson is hoping—and expecting—to see from his team this season.“I expect us to have a really good season,” he said. “This is a good group of hardworking girls ready to compete. Last year our record was 7-14 after going 3-17 my first year, and Read More…
Bulldogs walk away with tense victory, 49-45
It’s the beginning of the 2023 basketball season for the Lafayette High School Bulldogs.All 3 teams traveled to Tallassee on Monday to face off against the Tallassee High School Tigers.The LaFayette Junior Varsity team (b-team) kicked things off against the Tigers.It was LaFayette Junior Varsity making a strong showing for the Bulldogs versus the home Read More…
Gobles varsity boys eye improvement
By John RaffelCorrespondent GOBLES — Gobles varsity boys basketball John Curtis will be seeking plenty of improvement for this season.Curtis previously coached the Goble girls varsity for 18 years and have a 304-107 career record.Gobles competes in the SAC Valley Conference.“Last year the team finished with a 4-19 record and it was a pretty rough Read More…
Multiple TRHS student-athletes, teams receive postseason honors
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director THREE RIVERS — Three Rivers had a relatively successful season on the field in many sports, and its teams and athletes were recently recognized with postseason honors.In football, six Wildcats were named to the Wolverine Conference All-Conference teams. Senior Luis Warmack was named Second-Team All-Conference on offense, while juniors Tre Rohrer Read More…
Clare girls basketball returns key players
By Kaitlyn CampbellThe Clare girls basketball team is looking to give it their all after having a record of 14-10 last season.The girls were competitive last year, and for this season, head coach Shane Kelly, who came over from the Clare boys program, is looking to keep that competitive drive.“Last year they sort of controlled Read More…
Marion football crowned state runner-up
By John RaffelCorrespondent MARION – Marion finished its season at 11-1 and state runners-up in the Division 2 eight-player football game at the Northern Michigan University Superior Dome in Marquette with a 36-18 loss to Adrian Lenawee Christian (13-0) on Saturday.The Eagles scored first when Gaven Prielipp dramatically returned the opening kickoff 77 yards in Read More…
Boys Hoops Preview:
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor ALLEGANTalk about making a strong first impression.As a freshman last season, point guard Quentin Edwards II helped guide his team to a winning record at 12-10, earning First Team All-Conference honors for his efforts.Edwards II is one of three returning letter winners who hope to help the Tigers continue that upward Read More…
Gobles freshman runner caps off strong season
By John RaffelCorrespondent GOBLES – Libby Smith had quite a season as a freshman for Gobles’ cross country team.Smith was seventh in the Division 4 state in 18:58.3.Her personal record was 18:41.0, which she met earlier in the season.“Our team did really great this year,” she said. “We had many first places or close to Read More…
The 2023 season by the numbers
4 The number of Rebel players with over 1,000 yards for the seasonLuke Tarver rushed for 1,755 yards on 151 carries. Jacob Norgard ran for 1044 yards on 93 attempts. Kole Baker completed 96 passes for 1663 yards, and Koreen Henry recorded 1195 yards on 62 receptions. 447 The number of points by which the Read More…