Sports
Allegan boys bowling stays unbeaten
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor SOUTH HAVEN—It was an epic battle for the ages when the boys bowling teams from Allegan and South Haven faced off on Tuesday, Dec. 12.Okay. So maybe that’s a little big over the top.But the showdown…
Otsego uses team effort to upend Three Rivers
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor OTSEGO—It truly was a team effort for the Otsego boys basketball squad in its Wolverine Conference clash with Three Rivers on Thursday, Dec. 21.All 11 players on the Bulldogs’ active roster score at least three points…
Martin wins battle of unbeatens against Saugatuck
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor SAUGATUCK—It was a battle of unbeatens when the Saugatuck girls’ basketball team hosted Martin on Friday, Dec. 21.The Trailblazers entered the game at 5-0, while the Clippers were 4-0.And thanks to a big fourth quarter, it…
JV Rebels remain undefeated through season’s midpoint
By Katie McElvy JV GirlsThe Chambers JV Girls dropped their first game of the season but not before defeating Edgewood Academy. The JV Lady Rebels came out cold trailing 0-11 to end the first quarter, but Samantha Lovelace opened the…
Paw Paw boys defeat Allegan
By John RaffelCorrespondent PAW PAW – Paw Paw boys basketball team ended a three-game losing streak and improved its record to 3-6 on Dec. 23 with a 50-30 win over Allegan at the Parchment Holiday ShowcaseEarlier in the week, Paw…
Wrestling roundupThree Rivers second at Hart invitational
HART — Three Rivers’ wrestling team finished second place out of 18 schools at Saturday’s Hart Invitational in Hart, Mich.The ‘Cats scored 252 team points on the day, finishing 17 points behind Whitehall’s 269.Leading the way for the ‘Cats were…
Girls’ Basketball RoundupTR girls fall to Gull Lake
THREE RIVERS — Three Rivers’ girls’ basketball team dropped its record to 2-3 following a 50-33 loss to Gull Lake at home Tuesday night.Lanie Glass led the Wildcats with 13 points, Allie McGlothlen added seven points, and Jennaya Decker chipped…
NMC girls fall to Roscommon
By John RaffelCorrespondent MCBAIN – McBain Northern Michigan Christian lost to Roscommon on Tuesday 43-27.The Comets trailed 11-5 after the first, 17-8 at halftime and 35-17 after the third. Leading scorers were Jada VanNoord (13), Emerson Tossey (4), Maria DeRuiter (3)…
Clare boys basketball drops to Sanford Meridian
By Kaitlyn CampbellThe Clare boys basketball game lost their game against Sanford Meridian on Dec. 8 with a final score of 56-34, marking their first loss of the season.In a Hudl highlights video of the game, in the first quarter,…
Saugatuck boys pick up two victories
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor GALESBURG—Talk about getting defensive.The Saugatuck boys basketball team surrendered just 13 points through the first three quarters and cruised to the 48-34 win over host Galesburg-Augusta on Friday, Dec. 15.The win was the third in a…
Otsego bowlers take on Niles
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor NILES—The Otsego bowling teams traveled to Niles on Wednesday, Dec. 13, and came away with a split decision.The girls team won 22-8, while the boys team fell by that same score.“The girls didn’t have their best…
Rebels shine in Gatlinburg bowls
By Katie McElvy Eleven Chambers Rebels were chosen to participate in the Gatlinburg All-American Bowl and the Gatlinburg Rising Stars Bowl. Juniors and seniors from all over the Southeast faced off in the Gatlinburg All-American Bowl. Blake Reaves, Koreen Henry,…
Diekman’s late fadeaway lifts Vicksburg over Three Rivers in thrilling ending
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director VICKSBURG — Sometimes, magical things can come from the most unexpected of events. Just ask Vicksburg’s Jordan Diekman. With less than 25 seconds to go in the fourth quarter and down by two in a tight…
Gobles wrestlers take second
By John RaffelCorrespondent GOBLES – Gobles varsity wrestling team took second place at the Grover Invitational on Saturday.Tigers wrestling sent 10 varsity wrestlers to the Grover Invite at Concord. Eight of them made it to the finals and eight of…
Girls’ Basketball Roundup: TR falls to Edwardsburg, defeats Plainwell
THREE RIVERS — Three Rivers’ girls’ basketball team split their two home matchups this past week, losing to Edwardsburg on Friday, Dec. 8 by a final of 60-25, then defeating Plainwell 53-45 Tuesday.Against Edwardsburg, Three Rivers was led by Dani…
McBain boys remain undefeated
By John RaffelCorrespondent MCBAIN – McBain’s boys basketball team defeated Beal City 60-43 on Wednesday, Dec. 13, to improve to 4-0. The Ramblers last Friday beat Manton 80-49. McBain will host Kingsley on Dec. 20.McBain against Beal had quarter scores…
Clare girls basketball bounced by Sanford Meridian, wins against Shepherd
By Kaitlyn CampbellThe Clare girls basketball team lost their game against Sanford Meridian on Dec. 7 with a final score of 57-17. They also won their game against Shepherd on Dec. 12 with a final score of 48-35.In the game…
Saugatuck girls win two
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor GOBLES—The Simpson sisters provided quite a one-two punch for the Saugatuck girls basketball team in its SAC divisional game against Gobles on Friday, Dec. 8.Senior Brook Simpson and freshman Mylah Simpson each scored 16 points to…
Otsego boys split pair of contests
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor NILES—A big first-half deficit proved to be too much to overcome as the Otsego boys basketball team dropped a 62-52 decision to host Niles on Friday, Dec. 9.The Bulldogs fell behind 33-11 at halftime.“This game was…
Martin girls beatBlack River, Coloma
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor MARTIN—Good teams find a way to win even when they don’t play their best.That’s exactly what the Martin girls basketball squad did in its contest with Holland Black River on Friday, Dec. 8.Despite what Clippers coach…
