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Otsego XC alumni compete at the collegiate level
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor Alex Comerford wrapped up his collegiate cross country career in November at the NCAA Division 1 Championship in Madison, Wis.And a strong finish it was, as the 2019 Otsego High School graduate finished the 10k with…
Allegan wrestling competes at Comstock Invite
The Allegan wrestling team took a break from its Christmas break to compete in the Comstock Invitational on Saturday, Dec. 28.The Tigers had a good showing, winning the tournament from a team standpoint, while seven Allegan grapplers claimed weight-class titles.Allegan…
Bulldog basketball includes four seniors
Introducing the 2024-25 LaFayette High School Bulldog Varsity Boys Basketball Team. Seniors Bulldogs include:
Mattawan wrestlers edge Wayland
By John RaffelCorrespondent MATTAWAN — Mattawan’s wrestling team edged Wayland in a thriller 37-36 in recent action.For Mattawan:Connor Taylor 165) pinned Jake Reeder in 3:13; Gage Love (175), decisioned Ryan Sipkema 7-2; Gil Santos (190) was decisioned 10-8 by Bryton…
Michigan Center, Hanover-Horton earn conference wrestling victories
Michigan Center and Hanover-Horton high schools made short work of Vandercook Lake and Grass Lake last week in a Cascades Conference quad at GLHS. The Cardinals and Comets earned wins over the two teams last week. Here are wrestling results…
Clare wrestlers defeat Charlotte
By John RaffelCorrespondent CKLAE — Clare’s wrestling team defeated Charlotte 39-26 at the Mount Pleasant team tournament on Dec. 14.For Clare, Devin Wheeler (126) lost 17-11 to Lane Moore; the Pioneers forfeited at 132 to Isaiah Keith; Dalton Kruskamp fell…
Bulldogs blast Wadley, but can’t get by Opelika
The LaFayette Bulldogs hosted the Opelika Bulldogs on Tuesday at the Bulldogs gymnasium. The coaches and cheerleaders were all dressed In Christmas attire to show Christmas spirit. All three Bulldogs teams fell short to the Opelika Bulldogs.The Lady Bulldogs fell…
Saugatuck boys drop two games
The Saugatuck boys basketball team heads to Christmas break with a 2-6 record following a pair of losses last week.The Trailblazers dropped a 59-30 decision at home to Bridgman on Tuesday, Dec. 17, before suffering a 53-42 road loss at…
Allegan’s Edwards Jr. earns place in 1,000-point club
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor COLOMA—Junior Quentin Edwards Jr. reached a career milestone when the Allegan boys basketball team traveled to Coloma Friday, Dec. 20.Edwards Jr. scored 17 points to surpass the 1,000-point mark for his career.That was the good news…
Gobles tops Black River
By John RaffelCorrespondent GOBLES — Gobles boys basketball team defeated Black River 46-35 in girls basketball action on Friday.Gobles is 4-1 overall (3-0 in league).Aden Newberry had 19 points, 10 rebounds, and steals. Jayden Otis had 14 points 10 rebounds.“Tigers…
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…
