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Plainwell advances to regionals with district victory
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor PLAINWELL—In his first season leading his alma mater, Jay Bohl helped guide the Plainwell wrestling team to a postseason milestone.The Trojans captured a Division 2 district championship Thursday, Feb. 12, defeating Gull Lake 52–21 on Plainwell’s…
Allegan edges past Hopkins to claim team district title
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor HOPKINS—The journey back to Wings Stadium is officially underway for the Allegan wrestling team.A year after advancing to the Division 3 state semifinals for the first time since 2014, the Tigers took the first step toward…
Paw Paw wrestling season ends
By John RaffelCorrespondent PAW PAW — Paw Paw lost 64-17 to Richland Gull Lake in district semifinal wrestling action on Feb. 12.There were three winners for Paw Paw.Aaron Quiles (285) won by forfeit. Gunner Gales (190) won 19-2 over John…
Glass drops 41 in TR girls win over Paw Paw; falls just short of school record
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director THREE RIVERS — On a night where four people were inducted into Three Rivers High School’s Athletics Hall of Fame, it was a Three Rivers senior’s Hall-of-Fame-worthy performance that stole the show Friday night. Senior guard…
Girls’ Basketball Roundup Three Rivers downed by Plainwell, Otsego
PLAINWELL — Three Rivers’ girls’ basketball team could not keep their win streak going this week, losing 68-47 against Plainwell Monday and losing 56-35 to Otsego Tuesday in road contests.Against Plainwell, Dani Glass led the way for Three Rivers with…
Bowling Roundup TR sweeps Sturgis on senior night, win championships in regional tune-up
THREE RIVERS — In their final Wolverine Conference match of the season Wednesday, Feb. 4, the Three Rivers bowling teams swept Sturgis convincingly at South Lanes.After a slow start in the second individual game, the boys’ team defeated Sturgis 27-3,…
Clare’s wrestling season ends
By John RaffelCorrespondent CLARE —Clare’s wrestling season ended at home on Feb. 11 with a 57-18 loss to Chippewa Hills in a Division 3 district semifinal match.Shepherd beat Chippewa Hills in the finals.Marshal Strouse won for Clare at 190 pounds…
Mattawan ski team continues to succeed
By John Raffel Coach Jennifer Roethlisberger’a Mattawan/Paw Paw Ski Team had a conference meet on at Timber Ridge.“This was a makeup race from the race two weeks ago that had to be called off due to poor snow conditions,” Roethlisberger…
Paw Paw wrestlers enjoy place finishes
By John RaffelCorrespondent PAW PAW — Paw Paw’s wrestling team had some Wolverine Conference varsity placers from Saturday’s meet.Kholby Armijo was 165-pound Wolverine Conference champion with Team all-conference honors. Kameron Armijo was fourth placeGunner Gale was also fourth place.Victor Armijo…
Harrison boy skiers set for regionals
By John RaffelCorrespondent HARRISON — Harrison’s boys ski team will be competing in the Regional meet at Pine Knob ski resort on Feb 10.Skiers will compete for a chance to qualify for the state finals.Harrison took sixth place as a…
Saugatuck boys show improvement in loss to Martin
By Jason WesseldykSports EditorMARTIN—What a difference a month and a half can make.When the boys basketball teams from Saugatuck and Martin met in December, the Trailblazers were limited to 19 points as the Clippers rolled to a win.In the rematch…
Allegan swim upends Hastings
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor The Allegan boys swim team continued its strong season Tuesday night, rolling past Hastings 91–51 to remain unbeaten as the regular season enters its final two weeks.Allegan showed its depth throughout the meet, picking up wins…
Otsego bowling teams beat Plainwell
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor Monday, Feb. 2, was a special night at the lanes as Otsego and Plainwell honored a combined 15 seniors during a Wolverine Conference bowling matchup.Because both teams practice at the same bowling alley and compete together…
Boys’ Basketball Roundup Colon’s Vinson gets 100th win as Magi roll Athens
COLON — Colon took down Athens last week, 61-40, and in the process, Magi coach Steve Vinson gained his 100th career victory as Colon head coach. A 21-6 first-quarter lead was all the winners needed to come out on top.…
Girls’ Basketball Roundup Sturgis splits close games against Otsego, Paw Paw
OTSEGO — The Sturgis girls suffered just their second loss of the season on Monday, as host Otsego edged the Trojans, 43-39.A second half comeback fell just short, as the Bulldogs held double-digit leads in both the third and fourth…
Farwell wrestlers beat St. Louis
By John RaffelCorrepondent FARWELL — Farwell wrestlers were in action earlier this week.“We wrestled in Sanford,” Farwell coach Ryan Cutler said. “We wrestled St. Louis and had a blowout loss but then we wrestled Pinconning and we got the win.…
Trailblazers suffer first loss in hard-fought game
By Jason WesseldykSports EditorMUSKEGON—It’s been said that all good things must eventually come to an end.For the Saugatuck girls basketball team, the end of its season-opening winning streak ended at the hands of host Western Michigan Christian on Thursday, Jan.…
Otsego girls stay atop conference standings with victory over Sturgis
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor OTSEGO—It’s been said that good things come to those who wait.That proved to be true for Otsego girls basketball coach Tony Koshar and his team as it related to the showdown with Sturgis.The game, which featured…
Otsego bowling teams show improvement against Sturgis
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor BRONSON—Otsego’s boys and girls bowling teams continue to show improvement and resilience as the regular season continues, turning in several strong individual and team performances despite facing tough competition.The most recent action came Monday, Jan. 26,…
Mattawan hockey remains in first place
By John RaffelCorrespondent MATTAWAN — Mattawan’s hockey team entered this week with a record of 16-3-1 overall and was tied for first place in the South Central High School League with a 4-0-1 record.Kalamazoo Loy Norrix is in second place…
