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By Jason WesseldykSports Editor ALLEGANThe 2024-25 season was a special one for Allegan.Under the guidance of former Tiger standout Chase Beard, Allegan won a state quarterfinal match for the first time in more than a decade before falling in the…

By Jason WesseldykSports Editor The Brian Baker era of Allegan boys basketball has officially started.And a good start it was.Baker, in his first season as coach for the Tigers, led Allegan to a 54-41 victory in the season opener against…

By John RaffelCorrespondent LAWRENCE — Noah Wiswary will be coaching a Lawrence boys basketball team which he is confident can have a lot of success this season.“Last year we did not win many games on paper. However we were able…

By Robert TomlinsonNews Director DETROIT — Schoolcraft’s first trip to the MHSAA Division 7 football state finals since 2001 Sunday ended in defeat, as the Eagles were stifled by a relentless Menominee team in a 34-6 loss at Ford Field.…

With the high school boys’ basketball season coming up at the start of December, it’s important to know where your local teams are playing and when! The following list is a compendium of all the local high school varsity boys’…

With the high school girls’ basketball season coming up at the start of December, it’s important to know where your local teams are playing and when! The following list is a compendium of all the local high school varsity girls’…

By John RaffelCorrespondent HARRISON — Clayten Austin had quite a productive season for Harrison as a running back and outside linebacker.He was a sophomore in his first year on the varsity. Austen learned during the summer he would be playing…

By Jason WesseldykSports EditorNew season.Same goals.That’s the case for Saugatuck and head coach Kevin Tringali.“We’re really proud of what we’ve built around here and we look forward to continue to compete for championships,” Tringali said.Saugatuck enters the 2025-26 campaign having…

By Jason WesseldykSports Editor ALLEGANNew.That just might be the word of the season for Allegan under the guidance of first-year coach Ernie Ramirez.“We lost six seniors out of eight varsity players from last year, so the majority of the players…

By Jason WesseldykSports Editor HOLLAND—Wayland senior Laney Wolf ended her high school swimming career the same way she started it.As a state champion.Wolf, who won two individual Division 3 state titles as a freshman and another as a sophomore, took…

By John RaffelCorrespondent BLOOMINDALE — Bloomingdale girls basketball coach Tod Kubiszak said his staff has some work to do this season.“Looking towards the 2025-2026 season we have some big holes to fill from last year’s team,” he said. “We are…

CENTREVILLE — The Bronson Vikings saw their season come to an end last Thursday evening in the regional finals, which were played in Centreville. Kalamazoo Christian knocked the Lady Vikings out of the running for a state title by the…

By Robert TomlinsonNews Director PORTLAND, Mich. — The final seconds and the final play of Saturday’s MHSAA Division 4 regional championship game will be etched in the history books at Vicksburg High School forever.Down 41-36 to host Portland with just…

By John RaffelCorrespondent HARRISON — Sam Hopkins had a strong senior season for Harrison volleyball to wrap up her career in that sport.It was her second varsity season.“I think I personally transitioned well last year,” Hopkins said. “Our new coach…

By Robert TomlinsonNews Director BATTLE CREEK — Youth and experience have been two of the big keys to top-ranked Mendon volleyball’s run in the MHSAA Division 4 volleyball tournament. After Thursday’s sweep of third-ranked Ubly in the state semifinals at…

By Jason WesseldykSports EditorAs Ty Rock enters his second season as head coach in Saugatuck, he does so with a largely young and inexperienced team.The senior tandem of guard Sammy Gamboa and forward Sam Bos are the only two players…

By Jason WesseldykSports Editor ALLEGANBrian Baker may be new to the role of head coach at Allegan, but he is definitely not new to coaching hoops.Baker has 25 years of coaching experience.And he’s been encouraged by what he’s seen so…

By John RaffelCorrespondent SOUTH HAVEN — Mony Amar-Newton has special memories of the South Haven volleyball program which celebrated its 50th anniversary this fall.Amar-Newton started with the high school program in 1978 as a player. She graduated in 1981 and…

CENTREVILLE — Glen Oaks Community College announced last month the hiring of Sam Waniewski as the GOCC men’s basketball head coach for the 2025-26 season. Waniewski’s extensive experience and reputation for scouting, recruiting, skill development and academic oversight made him stand…

BATTLE CREEK — The Sturgis girls swim and dive team finished third at the SCC Championships, which was hosted by Battle Creek Harper Creek last Friday and Saturday.The Trojans recorded 311 points, with Harper Creek (527 points) finishing first and…