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Three Rivers boys’ basketball drop close game in season openerSOUTH HAVEN — Three Rivers’ boys’ basketball team opened the 2023-24 regular season Tuesday at former Wolverine Conference foe South Haven, dropping a close game to the Rams by a final…

By John Raffel Danyel Prielipp wears many hats as superintendent and elementary principal at Marion schools.But she is also coach of a well establish competitive cheer program with high hopes for another strong year.Practices began in mid-November with the Eagles…

By Kaitlyn CampbellThe Clare boys basketball team won their first game of the season against Alma on Nov. 28 with a final score of 56-51.In a Hudl highlights video of the game, in the first quarter, Ryan Rodenbo had a…

By Jason WesseldykSports EditorIt’s been said that it’s not how you start that’s important, but how well you finish.Saugatuck was a perfect example of that last season.After posting a 7-9 record through their first 16 games, the Trailblazers won eight…

By Jason WesseldykSports Editor ALLEGANContinued improvement.That’s what third-year Allegan coach Sharron Thompson is hoping—and expecting—to see from his team this season.“I expect us to have a really good season,” he said. “This is a good group of hardworking girls ready…

It’s the beginning of the 2023 basketball season for the Lafayette High School Bulldogs.All 3 teams traveled to Tallassee on Monday to face off against the Tallassee High School Tigers.The LaFayette Junior Varsity team (b-team) kicked things off against the…

By John RaffelCorrespondent GOBLES — Gobles varsity boys basketball John Curtis will be seeking plenty of improvement for this season.Curtis previously coached the Goble girls varsity for 18 years and have a 304-107 career record.Gobles competes in the SAC Valley…

COMMERCIAL-NEWS | ROBERT TOMLINSONThree Rivers senior volleyball player Jenna Southland (left) swings at a ball against Sturgis during the regular season. Southland, who set a single-season team record with 671 kills, was named First-Team All-State by the Michigan Interscholastic Volleyball…

Clare girls basketball in a game against Shepherd last season. Photo by Kristyn Tocco. By Kaitlyn CampbellThe Clare girls basketball team is looking to give it their all after having a record of 14-10 last season.The girls were competitive last…

By John RaffelCorrespondent Lenawee Christian’s Easton Boggs (10) attempts to get past Marion’s Gavin Prielipp (20) during the second half on Saturday. Marion’s Cole Meyer (42) breaks loose during the second half against Lenawee Christian on Saturday Lenawee Christian’s Easton…

By Jason WesseldykSports Editor ALLEGANTalk about making a strong first impression.As a freshman last season, point guard Quentin Edwards II helped guide his team to a winning record at 12-10, earning First Team All-Conference honors for his efforts.Edwards II is…

Libby Smith won a lot of medals this year. By John RaffelCorrespondent GOBLES – Libby Smith had quite a season as a freshman for Gobles’ cross country team.Smith was seventh in the Division 4 state in 18:58.3.Her personal record was…

4 The number of Rebel players with over 1,000 yards for the seasonLuke Tarver rushed for 1,755 yards on 151 carries. Jacob Norgard ran for 1044 yards on 93 attempts. Kole Baker completed 96 passes for 1663 yards, and Koreen…

By Robert TomlinsonNews Director CONSTANTINE — Slow starts can kill a team in football, especially late in the state playoffs.Constantine’s football team learned that firsthand, as the team came up empty on its first three possessions on the way to…

By Steve Eldridge White Pigeon football coach Shawn Strawser was hoping that the fourth time would be the charm, as the Chiefs squared off against the defending state champion Whiteford Bobcats in the Division 8 playoffs Friday night. Whiteford had…

By John Raffel Correspondent MCBAIN – Caleb Miller had a memorable season as a receiver and linebacker for a McBain team which won a district title. “I believed our team did pretty well in and out of our conference,” Miller…

By Jason WesseldykSports Editor PARCHMENT—In its Division 2 regional final against Edwardsburg on Thursday, Nov. 9, the Otsego volleyball team utilized a diversified offensive attack.Three Bulldogs racked up at least 10 kills, led by a team-best 13 from Brooke Smalldon.Unfortunately…

By Jason WesseldykSports Editor PARCHMENT—Second-year Otsego volleyball coach Kelsey Swoboda often talks about her team’s competitive spirit.And that competitiveness was on full display during the Bulldogs’ regional semifinal against Parma Western on Tuesday, Nov. 7.After losing the first set 26-24,…

By Katie McElvy Fireworks rang out over Torbert-Allen Field once again on Thursday night signifying that the Chambers Academy Rebels would once again play for a state championship. After appearing in six straight championships, the Rebels have been on a…

Libby Smith won a lot of medals this year. By John RaffelCorrespondent GOBLES – Libby Smith had quite a season as a freshman for Gobles’ cross country team.Smith was seventh in the Division 4 state in 18:58.3.Her personal record was…