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BUCHANAN — Three Rivers’ boys’ basketball team came back from being down by 13 points to squeak by Buchanan in a non-conference tilt Thursday, Jan. 11, by a final of 39-36.The Wildcats were down 10-5 exiting the first quarter, eventually…

PLAINWELL — Three Rivers’ girls’ basketball game originally scheduled for Tuesday against Plainwell was cancelled Tuesday morning due to weather conditions.The Wildcats are anticipated to return to action Friday against Sturgis at home. Vicksburg runs by Sturgis; Trojans lose by…

By John RaffelCorrespondent MCBAIN — McBain’s wrestling team had two Highland Conference matches on Jan. 11.McBain lost 23-18 to Evart.McBain’s Xander Houser at 150 lost 20-5 to Joseph Kunin. Luke Hoitenga had a forfeit win at 175 pounds.Wesley Nelson (190)…

By Kaitlyn CampbellThe Clare boys basketball team won their game against Farwell on Jan. 10 with a final score of 64-21. They also lost their game against Ithaca on Jan. 16 with a final score of 54-48. In a Hudl…

By Jason WesseldykSports EditorBased on the first quarter, it appeared as though the boys basketball game between Saugatuck and visiting Delton on Thursday, Jan. 11, was destined to be a back-and-forth battle throughout.But as is so often the case, appearances…

By Jason WesseldykSports Editor STEVENSVILLE—With his team playing for the first time in nearly three weeks following Christmas break, Otsego girls basketball coach Tony Koshar knew it might take some time to get into an offensive rhythm.What he wasn’t expecting…

By Jason WesseldykSports Editor KALAMAZOO—The SAC boys bowling match between Allegan and Parchment at Revel and Roll on Wednesday, Jan. 10, turned out to be more of a mismatch.The Tigers won both baker games and both match-play games to cruise…

By John RaffelCorrespondent GOBLES – Gobles boys basketball coach John Curtis is confident his boys basketball team will be earning more wins.“At this time we are 3-6 and struggling with consistency on the offensive end,” Curtis said. “We are a…

By Pamela Whitlow Tuesday night the LaFayette Bulldogs basketball team traveled to Notasulga, Alabama for an area game against the Reeltown Rebels.It would be the first meeting between the two teams this season and a very important game as far…

By Robert TomlinsonNews Director YPSILANTI, Mich. — Like any good student, a lot can go through your mind before taking an important test. These thoughts can include making sure you have practiced and studied the material hard and well enough,…

GULL LAKE — Three Rivers’ boys’ basketball team hung in with Gull Lake early Tuesday night, but ultimately dropped their first game of the second half of the season to the Blue Devils, 77-59.Gull Lake led 19-12 at the end…

By John RaffelCorrespondent MCBAIN – McBain traveled to Pine River on Wednesday in a battle of two undefeated boys basketball teams with the Ramblers enjoying a 77-47 victory.McBain, which had a three-point loss to Cadillac 36-33 on Monday, is 7-1.Pine…

The Clare wrestling team had an exciting week of action last week, attending multiple tournaments and coming out on top.First, the team went to Ovid Elise on Jan. 3 and won both duals against OE and Potterville. While going against…

FREELAND, Mich. — Three Rivers’ wrestling team finished as team champions at the Falcon Holiday Invitational in Freeland on Thursday, Dec. 28.The Wildcats finished with a score of 251 points, finishing ahead of host Freeland (235), Bay City John Glenn…

QUINCY — The Mendon boys played in the Quincy Holiday Tournament prior to the new year and came away with one win and a loss. The Hornets played Vandercook Lake in the consolation game on December 29th, and defeated the…

By John RaffelCorrespondent MARION—Marion’s boys basketball team came off the holiday break on Wednesday with a 63-54 win at Mason County Eastern on West Michigan D League action.The Eagles are 3-7 overall. In their home tournament last week, they lost…

By Kaitlyn CampbellThe Clare girls basketball team won their game against Ogemaw heights on Jan. 2 with a final score of 57-15.Kendra Fouts had 17 points, Tessa Kelly had nine points, Addison McMillan had nine points, Amelia Ryzyk had six…

OTSEGO — Three Rivers’ boys’ basketball team dropped its record to 1-6 with a 78-52 loss at Otsego Thursday, Dec. 21.Three Rivers led 14-12 after the first quarter, but Otsego poured on the points the rest of the game, scoring…

The Clare wrestling team had many wrestlers that placed high in tournaments earlier this month. First, there was a JV tournament at home on Dec. 15. Marek Michalski, Clayton Peacock and Dylan Kruskamp took first place during the tournament while…

By John RaffelCorrespondent MCBAIN –It’s been a good start to the Highland Conference boys basketball season and coach Bruce Koopman is hoping it continues.The Ramblers are 5-0 overall and 2-0 in the Highland.“We (McBain) are off to a good start…