THREE RIVERS — Coming off a state finals appearance last year, the Three Rivers boys’ tennis team continued their winning start Tuesday, defeating Buchanan 6-2. The ‘Cats won all four singles matches, and won in two doubles matches. At No. 1 singles, Jack Miller defeated Jaden Robinson of Buchanan 6-1, 6-2. At No. 2 singles, Read More…
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Pioneers to bring high experience to the field this season
Kaitlyn Campbell Nine seconds was the difference between advancing in the playoffs and the end of the Clare football season last year.A touchdown pass by Jayden Arthur at the end of regulation sent them into overtime in the Division 6 playoff matchup against Standish-Sterling.But at the 3-yard line, Standish-Sterling went for a 2-point conversion in Read More…
McBain girl runners take sixth
By John RaffelCorrespondent McBAIN – McBain’s cross country participated in the Under The Lights Invitational on Friday at St. Johns. For the boys, Bradyn Winkel was 88th (20:35.50), Garrin Schneeg was 100th in (20:54.7), Devin Bergey was 207th (37:24.9). McBain was sixth for the girls small schools division. For McBain, Chelsei Eisenga was 30th (22:36.1), Read More…
Football Season Preview
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor MARTINLast season, Martin claimed the 8-Player Division 1 state championship thanks to a 74-24 win over Merrill in the title game.What’s the Clippers plan for an encore this season?Duplicate that feat, of course.“Our lone goal is to repeat as state champions,” said Martin coach Brad Blauvelt, who enters the season at Read More…
Otsego upends Hamilton
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor OTSEGO—An early season battle of state-ranked volleyball squads took place in Otsego on Monday, Aug. 21.And it was the host Bulldogs who prevailed over visiting Hamilton by a score of 25-14, 19-25, 25-16, 25-15.Otsego entered the match ranked 10th in Division 2, while the Hawkeyes were an honorable mention.Three Bulldogs amassed Read More…
Paw Paw football has high expectations
By John RaffelCorrespondent PAW PAW – Dennis Strey is looking to have a strong Paw Paw football team compete in the Wolverine Conference this season.Paw Paw had a 4-5 record last year and many sophomores competed.“Many sophomores saw game action last year,” Strey said adding key graduates from last year included Carter Plangger, Max Harvey Read More…
Miscues trip up Rebels in season opener
By Katie McElvy The first kickoff of the fall football season is always surrounded by anticipation, but when the Chambers Academy Rebels visited the Lee-Scott Warriors on Thursday, the excitement quickly turned to anguish as the Warriors ran the opening kickoff back for a touchdown. However, the Rebels did not let that play define the Read More…
McBain volleyball team set to contend for title
By John RaffelCorrespondent MCBAIN – Shaun Murphy is expecting to have a very strong McBain volleyball team this season.He will be assisted by Dawn VerBerkmos.Seniors on the team are Katelyn Krick at outside hitter, Chloe Johnson at defensive specialist, Karsyn Meyering at outside hitter and Brekken Cotter at middle blocker.Juniors are Madison Ochampsaugh at setter, Read More…
Football Review
By Jason WesseldykSports EditorThe 2022 season included its share of challenges for the Saugatuck football team, which finished with a 3-6 record that included two forfeit losses due to injuries.Longtime Saugatuck coach Bill Dunn believes those struggles will only make the Trailblazers better this season.“Yes, we had losing season a year ago,” he said. “But Read More…
Volleyball Season Preview:
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor ALLEGANThe 2022 season was one to remember for Allegan.In their first season in the SAC, the Tigers racked up an overall record of 20-14-1 and finished third in the Lakeshore Division.But wait, as they say on those late-night infomercials—there’s more: the Allegan also won a tournament for the first time in Read More…