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AR Boys Basketball for Dec 20
Vandercook Lake Earns First Boys Basketball Victory Photo, story by Jeff Steers Recorder Contributing Writer Vandercook Lake High School earned its first win of the season in boys basketball. The Jayhawks defeated Manchester 40-34 at home last week. Here are…
Girls’ Basketball Roundup Sturgis wins two over Niles, Portage Northern
STURGIS — The Lady Trojans picked up their second win of the season against host Niles last Friday, outpointing the Vikings, 50-33.“This was a great win,” Sturgis head coach Andy Phillips said. “We battled on defense and that created opportunities…
Harrison girls at 2-2
By John RaffelCorrespondent HARRISON — Harrison’s girls basketball team will enter the holiday break with a 2-2 record.On Tuesday, “we dropped a tough game against Meridian, losing 74-43,” Harrison coach Ryan Carlstrom said. “Leading the way for us was Lydia…
Fast start propels Trailblazers past Clippers
By Jason WesseldykSports EditorMARTIN—Start strong and then hold on.That was the formula the Saugatuck boys basketball team used to secure a 43-36 SAC divisional win over Martin on Friday, Dec. 13.The Trailblazers, who improved to 2-4 overall, led 12-0 after…
Plainwell takes first at SCC Relays
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor The Southwestern and Central Michigan Swim Conference held its annual relay meet in Allegan on Wednesday, Dec. 11.And it was Plainwell that reigned supreme, racking up 330 points to outdistance runner-up Marshall by 68 points. South…
Allegan girls get past Clippers in defensive struggle
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor MARTIN—A back-and-forth, gritty and ugly battle.That’s the way Allegan girls basketball coach Sharron Thompson described his team’s SAC non-divisional game against host Martin on Tuesday, Dec. 10.And in the end, it was the Tigers who picked…
Rebels star in Gatlinburg Bowl
By Katie McElvy Nine Chambers Academy Rebels were chosen to participate in the Gatlinburg All-American Bowl and Rising Stars Game. The games presented by Rocky Top Sports are exposure opportunities for private school athletes. Student-athletes from all over the Southeast…
Paw Paw defeats Plainwell
By John RaffelCorrespondent PAW PAW — It was Paw Paw 51, Plainwell 41 in boys basketball action last week. Paw Paw had quarter leads of 19-12 32-16 and 45-29.“The Red Wolves came out fast in the first quarter,” coach Aaron…
Boys’ Basketball Roundup Three Rivers drops games to Edwardsburg, Plainwell
THREE RIVERS — Three Rivers’ boys’ basketball team brought its record below .500 at 2-3 with a 61-44 loss to Edwardsburg on Friday, Dec. 6 and a 41-31 loss to Plainwell Tuesday.Against Edwardsburg, Three Rivers trailed by just two at…
Clare boys team defeats Shepherd
By John RaffelCorrespondent CLARE — Clare’s boys basketball team picked up its first win of the season on Dec. 6 with a 44-32 verdict over Shepherd in Jack Pine action.Dane Alexander let all scorers with 17 points. Ryan Louch had…
Tarver named MVP of AISA All-Star game
By Katie McElvy Nine Chambers Academy Rebels were recently selected to participate in the AISA All-Star Game held at Cramton Bowl in Montgomery. Cheerleaders, Lindsey Datin, Makinlea Foster, and Harrisyn Reames, tried out for the honor at UCA Camp over…
Saugatuck boys drop game to archrival Fennville
By Jason WesseldykSports EditorFacing a 16-point deficit at halftime, the Saugatuck boys basketball team closed the gap to seven points in the closing minutes of its game with archrival Fennville on Monday, Dec. 9.But the Trailblazers would get no closer…
Allegan girls beat Wyoming Lee
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor WYOMING—The 2024-25 season started on a high note for the Allegan girls basketball team.Traveling to Wyoming to take on Lee, the Tigers used a balanced scoring attack to claim the 68-8 victory.“This was a big road…
Otsego girls even record at 1-1 with win over Niles
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor OTSEGO—A strong first half helped carry the Otsego girls basketball team to the 44-31 win over visiting Niles in the opening game of Wolverine Conference play on Friday, Dec. 6.The Bulldogs, who evened their record at…
Lawrence defeats Michigan Lutheran
By John RaffelCorrespondent LAWRENCE — The Lawrence Tigers defeated Michigan Lutheran 46-19 The Lawrence Tigers picked up a big victory over Michigan Lutheran, securing a 46-19 win, their first against Michigan Lutheran since 2016.Carolina Mancera led the Tigers with 18…
Big second quarter leads Centreville boys to season-opening victory over Chiefs
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director CENTREVILLE — It was a tight game through the first eight minutes between Centreville and White Pigeon Friday night, with the Chiefs out to an 18-16 lead after both teams traded buckets throughout the quarter. However,…
Lumen Christi sets state football records in championship victory
by Jeff Steers Contributing Writer Last Friday was a record setting day for the Lumen Christi Catholic High School varsity football team. The Titans defeated Lansing Catholic 56-18 to claim the Michigan High School Athletic Association’s Division 6 state title.…
Girls’ Basketball Roundup Three Rivers drops close season opener
THREE RIVERS — Three Rivers’ girls’ basketball team dropped their first game of the regular season in a close loss to Hopkins at home Tuesday, 40-36.Dani Glass led the way for the Wildcats with a double-double, scoring 19 points and…
Farwell wrestling has new coach
By John RaffelCorrespondent FARWELL — Ryan Cutler is confident of having a strong first year as Farwell’s wrestling coach.But as a new skipper for the Eagles, Cutler is waiting himself to see what the Eagles will be looking like this…
Saugatuck drops opener to Tri-Unity
By Jason WesseldykSports EditorThe first quarter of the Saugatuck boys basketball team’s season-opening game against Tri-Unity Christian on Tuesday, Nov. 26, showcased a strong defensive effort from the Trailblazers.How good was the Trailblazers’ defense in the opening stanza? Well, Tri-Unity…
