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Otsego tennis splits matches

Editorial StaffOct 2, 20241 min read

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

Editorial StaffOct 2, 20242 min read

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

Editorial StaffSep 25, 20241 min read

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

Editorial StaffSep 25, 20242 min read

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

Editorial StaffSep 25, 20242 min read

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…

Allegan wins in pool

Editorial StaffSep 25, 20241 min read

The Allegan Girls Swimming and Diving team finished ahead of conference rival Otsego Tuesday, Sept. 17, by a 99-81 margin.The win moved the Tigers to 2-0 in the conference duals.Individual winners for Allegan included Bella Festerling in the 200-yard IM,…

Chambers clears path to region title

Chambers clears path to region title

Editorial StaffSep 25, 20243 min read

By Katie McElvy The Chambers Academy Rebels took to the road for the fourth game this season this time to face Bessemer Academy. Luke Tarver didn’t hesitate to find the end zone on the opening drive, and Cameron Gooden picked…

Napoleon win Rivalry Jug for fourth consecutive year

Editorial StaffSep 20, 20246 min read

by Jeff Steers Contributing Writer The Jug will stay at Napoleon High School following a rivalry win over Columbia Central last Friday. Napoleon claimed the Jug – which the winner posts the score on – with a 22-13 win over…

Sturgis swimming/diving finishes second at Mason Invite

Editorial StaffSep 20, 20242 min read

MASON — The Lady Trojans swim and dive team participated in the Mason Invitational last week, and came away with a second place finish.Host Mason placed first with a score of 532, followed by the Trojans, who recorded 419 points.Sturgis’…

Farwell football falls to Beaverton 10-48

Editorial StaffSep 20, 20242 min read

By John RaffelCorrespondent FARWELL – “Some huge mistakes in the 2nd quarter led to the game getting away from us,” Farwell coach Travis Waddell said after his team’s Friday 48-10 loss to Beaverton.Beaverton scored first on a QB run that…

Bulldogs drop second in a row, 25-6

Editorial StaffSep 18, 20242 min read

By Pamela WhitlowThe Bulldogs competed in their second consecutive regional game of the season last Friday night against the Loachapoka Indians on the road. LaFayette had a rough go, losing 25-6.The Indians who recently made the move from division 1A…

South Haven overcomes Coloma

Editorial StaffSep 18, 20241 min read

By John RaffelCorrespondent SOUTH HAVEN – South Haven’s football team proved to be too much for Coloma with a 48-28 victory on Friday.South Haven had a 48-28 advantage in first downs, and 271-85 in rushing yards.South Haven led in total…

Gobles girls win championship trophy

Editorial StaffSep 18, 20242 min read

By John RaffelCorrespondent GOBLES – Saturday, the Tigers traveled to Mendon’s home cross country course at Feek County Park in Leonidas, MI to compete in a wooded course that twists and turns wind through the Mendon countryside.The boys finished seventh.…

Blazers come up short in defensive battle

Editorial StaffSep 18, 20241 min read

By Jason WesseldykSports EditorThe rivalry game between the boys soccer teams from Saugatuck and Fennville on Monday, Sept. 16, was a nail-biter that was dominated by defenseIn the end, it was the Blackhawks who prevailed by a 2-1 final score.“The…

Allegan tennis places second at home invitational

Editorial StaffSep 18, 20241 min read

By Jason WesseldykSports Editor The Allegan boys tennis team welcomed five teams—including Holland Christian, the top-ranked team in Division 4—to town on Saturday, Sept. 14, for the Allegan Invitational.The tournament was played using a blind-group-draw format, and the Tigers finished…

Otsego tennis earns first-ever win over Sturgis

Editorial StaffSep 18, 20242 min read

By Jason WesseldykSports Editor STURGIS—A dominant showing in doubles helped propel the Otsego boys tennis team past Wolverine Conference rival Sturgis on Monday, Sept. 16.The Bulldogs swept the four doubles flights to go with one singles win to give them…

Constantine defeats rival Schoolcraft in overtime

Constantine defeats rival Schoolcraft in overtime

Robert TomlinsonSep 14, 20247 min read

By Robert TomlinsonNews Director SCHOOLCRAFT — There is a saying that Constantine head coach Shawn Griffith tells his players when it comes to their rivalry with Schoolcraft. “There’s only one thing more special than beating Schoolcraft, and that’s beating Schoolcraft…

Soccer Roundup TR shut out against Niles, Harper Creek

Editorial StaffSep 13, 20241 min read

NILES — Three Rivers’ boys’ soccer team was shut out twice this past week, losing 8-0 to Niles on Wednesday, Sept. 4 and 4-0 to Harper Creek Thursday, Sept. 5.The losses move the Wildcats to 1-4 on the season. Constantine…

Football Roundup Adrian holds on to beat Three Rivers

Editorial StaffSep 13, 20248 min read

ADRIAN — In what was a battle between two stingy defenses, Adrian came out on top over visiting Three Rivers Friday, Sept. 6, by a final of 10-7.Both teams would get on the board with back-to-back scores in the first…