Story updated 2:36 a.m. Sept. 17, 2023 By Robert TomlinsonNews Director CONSTANTINE — A game between Constantine and Schoolcraft can reasonably be expected to be a physical matchup every single year. This year’s edition, held at Constantine’s Sweetland Stadium between two teams ranked in the top four of their respective divisions, lived up to those Read More…
By Katie McElvy For the third week in a row, the Chambers Academy Rebels were dominant on defense and in their run game, but when they traveled to Crenshaw Christian on Friday, they proved their offense was two-dimensional. The Rebels opened the game by forcing the Cougars to go three and out. Then, the Chambers Read More…
By John RaffelCorrespondent MATTAWAN – The state’s No. 3 ranked Mattawan Divison boys’ tennis team remained undefeated at the University of Liggett Quad this past weekend.With two more wins and a tie, the boys improve their record to 12-0-2.The following flights won all 3 of their matches:Garrett Cheng at 3 singles and Dylan Hodgman at Read More…
By Jason WesseldykSports EditorNILES—After opening the season with a pair of home games, the Saugatuck football team hit the road for the first time on Friday, Sept. 8, for a game against Niles Brandywine.The change of venue did nothing to change the Trailblazers’ good fortunes.Saugatuck scored one touchdown in each of the first three quarters Read More…
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor HICKORY CORNERS—For the second time in its first four invitationals of the season, the Plainwell boys cross country team emerged victorious.The Trojans placed four runners in the top 10 at the Delton Kellogg Invitational on Thursday, Sept. 7, and cruised to the win with 36 points.Wayland was fifth in the 16-team Read More…
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor GROSSE POINTE WOODS—The Allegan boys tennis team traveled nearly three hours to Gross Pointe Woods for the University Liggett Quad on Saturday, Sept 9.The Tigers made the trip for one primary reason: to test themselves against the defending Division 4 state champion Liggett squad.Allegan—ranked fifth in D4—passed that test with flying Read More…
LAWTON — Facing off against a top-10 team in high school football, especially on the road, is never easy. But, against the No. 10 team in Division 7 coming into the night Friday, Constantine came away with a statement victory on the road against Lawton by a final of 22-10. Although the Falcons were outgained Read More…
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor SAUGATUCK—Saugatuck senior quarterback Matthew Hartgerink was firing on all cylinders in the Trailblazers’ home contest against Lakeview on Thursday, Aug. 31.Hartgerink threw for two touchdowns and ran for a couple of others to lead Saugatuck to the 49-7 victory.The win pushed the Trailblazers to 2-0 for the first time since 2018. Read More…
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor GRAND JUNCTION—The Otsego girls cross country team picked up right where it left off last season.The Bulldogs—who went undefeated en route to the Division 2 state championship last year—started the 2023 campaign by winning the South Haven-hosted Southwest Michigan Rust Buster at Warner Camp.Otsego finished with 22 points at the Wednesday, Read More…
The LaFayette Bulldogs Lady Volleyball Team won their first game in three seasons last week. 26-24. Head Coach Chase Lewis got his first win under his belt against Booker T Washington in straight sets.