By Jason WesseldykSports Editor SAUGATUCK—On paper, the SAC crossover football game pitting host Saugatuck against visiting Coloma looked like a mismatch.After all, the Trailblazers entered the game at 4-0, while the Comets were 0-4.And it quickly became apparent that this was one case in which looks were not deceiving.Saugatuck scored early and often, building leads Read More…
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Mattawan’s tennis team ranked No. 3
By John RaffelCorrespondent MATTAWAN – Mattawan’s tennis team enters this week ranked No. 3 in the state in Division 3 and undefeated in matches. They will be playing for a Southwest Michigan Athletic Association title on Saturday in a day-long .Coach Matt Boven likes how his team has been playing.Mattawan last week defeated St. Joseph Read More…
TR boys’ tennis ties Plainwell, loses to Paw Paw
THREE RIVERS — Three Rivers’ boys’ tennis team tied with Plainwell 4-4 on Wednesday, Sept. 13 on the road, and lost to Paw Paw 6-2 on Monday at home.Against Plainwell, the Wildcats got wins at all four singles flights. At No. 1 singles, Jack Miller defeated Plainwell’s Calvin Strader 6-7 (5), 6-0, 6-3. At No. Read More…
Clare boys soccer wins against Ithaca, ties McBain NMC
The Clare boys soccer team won their game against Ithaca (3-1) and tied in the game against McBain NMC.Brogan Russell, Jeffrey Schaffer and Keagan Hill each had goals in the game against Ithaca on Sept. 14. No stats for the game against McBain NMC on Sept. 18 were available at the time of writing.The Pioneers’ Read More…
McBain girls compete at Cadillac
By John RaffelCorrespondent MCBAIN – It was a challenging day for McBain at Cadillac in volleyball action on Saturday. McBain lost to Lakewood 24-26, 13-25; lost to Forest Hills Eastern 12-25, 16-25 and lost to Midland23-25, 14-25.In the Blue Division Quarterfinals, McBain beat Midland Dow 19-25, 25-22, 15-13.In the semi-finals it was McBain vs. Mt. Read More…
Gobles defeats Martin to stay undefeated
By John RaffelCorrespondent GOBLES – Gobles’ football team took on top-ranked Martin for the Channel 3 Game of the Week for week 4 on Friday and won 53-16.“The Tigers were relentless from the opening kickoff and never looked back,” Gobles coach Greg Eichler said. “Gobles took a 27-8 lead into halftime and started the second Read More…
Rebels dominate top ten team, 67-18
By Katie McElvy “Chambers just put the rest of the state on a wake up call that the Rebels are ready to play,” said Head Coach Jason Allen at the conclusion of the 67-18 win over Banks Academy on Friday in Mountain Brook. Coming into Friday night’s game the Jets were 3-0 with wins over Read More…
Otsego cross country teams shine in Peoria, Ill.
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor PEORIA, ILL.—Otsego cross country coach Steve Long has never been one to shy away from tough competition.And on Saturday, Sept. 16, his teams took on some of the toughest competition the program has ever faced at the 42nd Annual Richard Spring Invitational at Detweiller Park in Peoria, Ill.“The teams that we Read More…
Allegan tennis places third at home invitational
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor The Allegan boys tennis team came away with a pair of flight championships at its home invitational on Saturday, Sept. 16.The No. 1 doubles team of Jackson Morrie/Cole Muenzer and the No. 4 doubles team of Joe Sosnowski/Ely Barnhart each finished the day at 3-0 to finish atop the flight standings.As Read More…
Saugatuck girls cross country places second at Holly Invitational
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor HOLLY—Freshmen Kamryn Sixberry and Lyvia Curtis provided quite the 1-2 punch for the Saugatuck girls cross country team at the Holly Invitational on Saturday, Sept. 16.Competing in the Division 4 race, Sixberry placed fifth at 21:12.2 and Curtis was sixth at 21:12.4 to lead the Trailblazers to a runner-up team finish Read More…