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Sturgis swim/dive notches another win
STURGIS — The Lady Trojans swim and dive team came away with another win Tuesday, downing visiting Otsego, 104-75, winning 10 of 12 events.Emma Garbine placed first in the 200 freestyle in 2:10.08, and also in the 100 freestyle at…
Soccer Roundup Three Rivers shut out by Otsego, loses to Niles
THREE RIVERS — Three Rivers ended out the regular season with two losses this past week, a 4-0 shutout against Otsego Wednesday, Oct. 2 and a 5-2 loss to Niles Monday.No stats were reported for either game. The Wildcats move…
Farwell girls runners second
By John RaffelCorrespondent FARWELL – Farwell girls were second and Harrison third in the Pumpkin Patch Invitational on Tuesday.Elk Rapids was first (26) followed by Farwell (38) and Harrison (56).For Farwell, Isabella Eppert was first (20:19.53), Addyson Thormeier was seventh…
No. 3 Paw Paw dominates, Three Rivers ‘flat’ in homecoming shutout
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director THREE RIVERS — The pomp and circumstance of homecoming night at Armstrong Field was drowned out a few times Friday night by the pops of the confetti poppers from Paw Paw’s student section on the opposite…
Saugatuck soccer sets record for wins
By Jason WesseldykSports EditorWith its 7-0 win over Lawton on Wednesday, Oct. 2, the Saugatuck boys soccer team set a record for wins in a season with 12.On Monday, Oct. 7, the Trailblazers added to that total.Hosting Schoolcraft, Saugatuck secured…
Otsego tennis posts victory over Harper Creek
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor BATTLE CREEK—In a tune-up for regional play, the Otsego boys tennis team traveled to Battle Creek for a non-league match against Harper Creek on Monday, Oct. 7.And a successful trip it was.The Bulldogs cruised to the…
Allegan swim upends host Hastings
HASTINGS—The Allegan girls swim & dive team secured a commanding victory over Hastings on Tuesday, Oct. 1, by a final score of 105-73.This win continues the Tigers’ undefeated streak, bringing their conference record to 4-0.The Tigers’ individual event winners included…
Rebels light up Evangel, 39-0
By Katie McElvy Chambers Academy hosted Evangel Christian-Alabaster for the first time in school history on Friday. Evangel brought a rowdy crowd and a 6-1 record. A member of the ASCA, Evangel is the top team in their division and…
Mattawan teams stay busy
By John Raffel MATTAWAN – Mattawan’s boys cross country team was 36th in its division at the Portage Invitational on Saturday.For Mattawan, Owen Fisher was 74th (16:43.5), and Michael Stork got 126th (17:20.5);For the girls, who were 48th, Kate Barron…
Bidwell in it for the long run at Marshall
By Jeff Steers Contributing Writer Marshall High School runner Jack Bidwell is going the extra mile in the sport of cross country. The MHS senior also expects to be going for a long run in life when he start college…
Cross Country Roundup TR boys 4th at Bulldog Invite, girls 17th; boys and girls defeat Vicksburg
OTSEGO — Three Rivers’ boys’ cross country team had a successful week this past week, finishing fourth at the Otsego Bulldog Invite Saturday, Sept. 28 and defeating Vicksburg Tuesday.In the Bulldog Invite, the boys’ team scored 216 points to finish…
Farwell golfers third in league
By John RaffelCorrespondent FARWELL – Farwell and Clare finished up Jack Pine Conference girls play on Tuesday in St. Louis.Farwell finished third at the match and third overall for the league.“We are first in our division,” coach Hugh Lewis said.…
Saugatuck soccer performs well
By Jason WesseldykSports EditorThe unbeaten streak reached four games for the Saugatuck boys soccer team thanks to a 7-0 road win over Bridgman on Monday, Sept. 30.That marked the second straight game in which the Trailblazers scored seven goals, as…
Allegan tennis places third at league tourney
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor With three teams ranked in the top 10 among Division 4 boys tennis teams, you’d probably think the SAC/Lakeland Conference Finals on Friday, Sept. 27, was a highly contested battle.And you’d be right.In the end, it…
Otsego tennis splits matches
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor The Otsego boys tennis team took on a pair of Wolverine Conference rivals on back-to-back days and came away with split results.The Bulldogs beat Three Rivers 7-1 on Thursday, Sept. 26, after falling 6-2 to Three…
Paw Paw football impressive against Vicksburg
By John RaffelCorrespondent PAW PAW – Last Friday night (Sept. 20) the Paw Paw Red Wolves traveled down to Vicksburg to take on the 2-1 Bulldogs. Paw Paw opened the game with an 80-yard drive that was capped off with…
Paw Paw soccer team prevails
By John Raffel PAW PAW – The Paw Paw Red Wolves hosted Hackett in a nonconference soccer matchup last week and won 2-0.“The boys came ready to play and struck first as Kyle Boff continued his goal scoring onslaught,” coach…
Saugatuck rolls past Coloma for third straight victory
By Jason WesseldykSports EditorCOLOMA—After playing at running back throughout his career, Cass Stanberry moved behind center for his senior season at Saugatuck.He appears to be comfortable with his new position.Stanberry ran for 202 yards and three touchdowns on 21 carries…
Plainwell football rolls to first victory of season
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor STURGIS—Something had to give when the Plainwell football team traveled to Sturgis for a Wolverine Conference clash on Friday, Sept. 20, with both teams sporting 0-3 records.As it turned out, it was Plainwell who did the…