By John Raffel Correspondent MCBAIN – McBain’s girls track team was second in an eight-team Gladwin Frozen Feet meet on Wednesday. The McBain boys were fourth. For the boys, Ben Rodenbaugh was first in the high jump (6-2). Adam Koetje was third in the 3,200-meters (11:03.95). For the girls, Peyton Grant was third in the Read More…
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Saugatuck boys track team features young roster
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor Coach: Rick Bauer (16th season)Returning letter winners: Luke Gorgas (pole vault), sr.; Charlie Stormer (distance), sr.; Will Doucette (sprints), jr.; Will Ayers (hurdles, pole vault), sr.; Landon Miller (sprints), jr.; Luke Barde (throws), jr.Season outlook: Dominant.That one word pretty much sums up Saugatuck’s performance in the SAC during the better part Read More…
Martin, Plainwell change MHSAA classification for ‘23-24
By Jason WesseldykSports EditorEAST LANSING—The Michigan High School Athletic Association recently announced its school classifications for the 2023-24 school year.And a pair of Allegan County schools are on the move.Martin is moving up from Class D to Class C, while Plainwell is moving down from Class A to Class B.It’s worth noting that these traditional Read More…
Boys Track Preview:
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor ALLEGANCoach: Chris Newburn (first year)Returning letter winners: Drew Ellis (sprints, mid-distance), sr.; Titus Smith (hurdles, sprints), sr.; Eli Festerling (hurdles), sr.; Ezra Demann (throws), sr.; Joel Antkoviak (throws), sr.; Luke Ellis (sprints, long jump), jr.; Dominik Bury (sprints, long jump), jr.; Austin Zoch (pole vault), jr.Season outlook: “New” just might be Read More…
Forbus leads Lady Rebels in Springwood sweep on Senior Night
Carley Forbus was 2 for 3 at the plate as the lead off hitter the in the Lady Rebels’ 3-2 win over Springwood. By Katie McElvy Lady Rebel SoftballChambers started off the week by taking three area losses to Abbeville, but bounced back by sweeping Springwood in a double header at home on senior night Read More…
Farwell girls take two wins from Tawas in season opener
By Grace DavisSports Writer Farwell Varsity Softball kicked off their season Tuesday night on their home field with a double header. The Tawas Braves made the trip down to play in 31 degree weather with a windchill of 20 degrees.Despite cold weather conditions, both teams played well. Farwell beat Tawas both games by 2 runs. Read More…
Haverkamp reflects on his season for McBain
By John RaffelCorrespondent MCBAIN – McBain’s Evan Haverkamp’s junior season for the McBain Ramblers was an excellent one this year.Haverkamp averaged 18.2 points, 10.4 rebounds and 2.0 blocks per game. He led McBain to Highland Conference and district titles.It was his second season on the varsity.“I was very impressed with where we came from last Read More…
Rebels go one and one in doubleheader
By Katie McElvy Chambers hosted Coosa Valley in a spring break double header on Thursday. The first game was a fielding battle with neither team being able to cross home plate until the bottom of the fourth. With bases loaded. AJ Barnes doubled on a line drive to center field sending in two runs. Coosa Read More…
Saugatuck softball has hole on hill to fill
By Jason WesseldykSports EditorAs he prepared for his first season as head coach in Saugatuck, Chad Burch thought he was set when it came to pitching.That’s because sophomore Mikayla Jones (left) was set to return after establishing herself as the Trailblazers’ ace during her freshman season.But an injury to Jones—one that could keep her out Read More…
Boys Golf Preview
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor ALLEGAN“New” is the operative word for Allegan this season.“We’re in a new conference, competing against new players and coaches and playing on new golf courses,” Allegan coach Bob Loftus said. “When you add all of that together, it should be a great, exciting season.”The Tigers are making the move from their Read More…