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 being down 18-5 against the Bucks at the half. However, a 17-point third quarter and Read More…
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Girls’ Basketball RoundupTuesday TR game vs. Plainwell cancelled due to weather
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 30 to OtsegoVICKSBURG — The Lady Trojans ran into a tough Vicksburg squad last week Read More…
McBain wrestlers drop two matches
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) had a pin over Halvor Moyer. Charles Hammer (113) won by forfeit.McBain lost the same Read More…
Clare boys basketball tops Farwell, falls to Ithaca
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 highlights video of the game against Farwell, in the first quarter, Miles Haggart had two Read More…
Saugatuck boys run winning streak to seven
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 were deceiving.The Trailblazers used a 19-4 edge in the second stanza to take command and Read More…
Otsego girls suffer loss to Lakeshore
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 were struggles on the defensive side of the ball.The Bulldogs allowed at least 11 points Read More…
Allegan boys bowling remains unbeaten
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 to the victory by a 28-2 margin.In addition to keeping the Tigers unbeaten at 5-0 Read More…
Gobles basketball eyes more wins
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 very young team and start one freshman and a sophomore. Our goal is to continue Read More…
Bulldogs bounce Reeltown, Horseshoe Bend
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 as the 2A Area 6 standings.LaFayette is coming off a good win over area and Read More…
Mendon native Huff earns title of Junior Grandmaster in taekwondo
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, reviewing what you know in your head, and even meditation or reciting mantras and words Read More…