Sports
Plainwell golf places second at Wayland
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor SHELBYVILLE—Plainwell freshman Ayla Jaeger started her prep golf career on a high note.Jaeger shot a personal-best 79 at the 18-hole Wayland Invitational on Monday, Aug. 14, to place fifth and lead her team to a second-place…
Chambers opens 2023 football season
By Katie McElvy Defensive Coordinator Dillon NesSmith sat down first to talk with hosts Sid Mickle and Chester Carter. NesSmith described the Rebel defense as “stout” as he recalled the statistics from the 2022 season where the Rebels only gave…
Basketball players end busy summer
By John Raffel Correspondent MARION – Marion Eagles varsity boys basketball team and coachDan Michell were able to complete a very productive summer. Michell said the team competed in the Alma one-day team camp, Ferris one-day team camp, and scrimmaged…
Practice officially beings for area football teams
By Jason WesseldykSports EditorThe 2022 season couldn’t have gone any better for the Martin football team, as the Clippers claimed the 8-Player Division 1 state championship.Martin coach Brad Blauvelt and his players began the process of defending that title on…
Paw Paw 12U District 15 Champs Take Second Place in State
Paw Paw Little League 12U District 15 Champs Take Second Place in State of Michigan Title GameThe 16 Little League Baseball District Champions, in Michigan, traveled to Petoskey for the Little League Major Baseball State Tournament on Thursday July 20,…
Allegan’s Antkoviaksecures national record
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor Hannah Antkoviak shined on the track during her time at Allegan High School, winning Division 2 state titles in both the 100-meter hurdles and the 300 hurdles during her senior season in 2021.And she’s carried over…
Bulldogs host Blue Devils in 7 on 7 game
The LaFayette Bulldog Football team hosted a 7 on 7 football game against the Notasulga Blue Devils last week. “We got a lot of good work in with someone with a different jersey on. I feel we got better as…
Yowell reflects on championship baseball season
By John Raffel Correspondent MARION – It was quite a baseball season for Marion’s Aden Yowell. Yowell was a senior All-Conference and All-District pitcher who was 10-1 on the season. “The key was hard work and good practices,” Yowell said…
Track and field State Finals recap
Constantine’s Topolski third in 400 at D3 finalsKENT CITY — Dean Topolski was the big highlight for Constantine High School’s boys’ track and field team in Saturday’s MHSAA Division 3 State Finals at Kent City High School.Topolski, a senior for…
McBain’s softball season ends with Evart loss
By John RaffelCorrespondent MCBAIN – McBain’s softball team lost 12-2 to Evart in a Division 3 district semifinal game on June 3 at Evart to end the Ramblers’ season.In the first inning against McBain, Addy Theunick had an RBI single,…
Pioneer softball falls in district semi final
By Grace DavisSports Writer Clare Pioneer Softball finished their season on Saturday, falling 8-3 to Standish-Sterling in the district semi-final.The game started off strong for Standish-Sterling Varsity Panthers, with a double on a 1-2 count, scoring a run, followed up…
Paw Paw baseball season ends in district semis
by Ben MurphySports Writer Paw Paw baseball sees season ended in district semis The Paw Paw baseball team saw their season come to an end on Saturday. The Red Wolves were playing Three Rivers in a Division 2 district semi-final…
Otsego places sixth, Allegan takes third at State Finals
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor ANN ARBOR—The Otsego girls tennis team made a little history on Saturday, June 3.Making it to at least the quarterfinals in five flights, the Bulldogs amassed 11 points to finish in a tie for sixth place.…
Saugatuck’s Robison earns All-State at D3 State Finals
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor KENT CITY—Saugatuck sophomore Mazie Robison just keeps adding to an already impressive track & field resume.Competing at the Division 3 State Finals on Saturday, June 3, Robison turned in a pair of All-State performances to give…
TR soccer advances to district final
THREE RIVERS — Three Rivers High School’s girls’ soccer team will be playing in the Division 3 District 33 finals after defeating Dowagiac 5-1 Tuesday.Paige McDonald had a hat trick for the ‘Cats, while Tori Thorbjornsen added the other two…
Clare sweeps Harrison in Pre-District win
By Grace Davis Sports Writer Clare baseball dominated Harrison on Tuesday night, securing a 13-1 victory in their Pre-District game. The game started with a run from Miles Haggart in the first inning, who drew a walk to score the…
Grayling ends McBain’s baseball season
By John Raffel Correspondent MCBAIN – Grayling defeated McBain 4-2 in a predistrict game on Tuesday to end the Ramblers’ baseball. “Suan Kim pitched really well tonight,” McBain coach Shaun Mulder said. “I’m really proud of how far he has…
Saugatuck runners compete at Under the Lights meet
By Jason WesseldykSports EditorGRAND RAPIDS—With two weeks between track regionals and the state finals, the annual Distance Under the Lights meet at Houseman Field has become a popular event for many runners in the area.The meet takes place the Saturday…
Otsego softball drops two to Three Rivers
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor THREE RIVERS—The first game of the softball doubleheader between Otsego and Three Rivers on Tuesday, May 23, ended in heartbreaking fashion for the Bulldogs.After plated a run in the top of the seventh inning to take…
Youth baseball starts up in LaFayette
The LaFayette Parks & Rec kicked off their youth baseball season on last week. Along with a scrimmage game with Chambers Academy LaFayette Dixie Youth 8U Team. The kids and the Sports Recreation department staff is excited about the upcoming…
