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Football Season Preview
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor MARTINLast season, Martin claimed the 8-Player Division 1 state championship thanks to a 74-24 win over Merrill in the title game.What’s the Clippers plan for an encore this season?Duplicate that feat, of course.“Our lone goal is…
Otsego upends Hamilton
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor OTSEGO—An early season battle of state-ranked volleyball squads took place in Otsego on Monday, Aug. 21.And it was the host Bulldogs who prevailed over visiting Hamilton by a score of 25-14, 19-25, 25-16, 25-15.Otsego entered the…
Paw Paw football has high expectations
By John RaffelCorrespondent PAW PAW – Dennis Strey is looking to have a strong Paw Paw football team compete in the Wolverine Conference this season.Paw Paw had a 4-5 record last year and many sophomores competed.“Many sophomores saw game action…
Miscues trip up Rebels in season opener
Ryan Smith drives back the Lee-Scott offense in the Rebels’ 6-14 loss. By Katie McElvy The first kickoff of the fall football season is always surrounded by anticipation, but when the Chambers Academy Rebels visited the Lee-Scott Warriors on Thursday,…
McBain volleyball team set to contend for title
By John RaffelCorrespondent MCBAIN – Shaun Murphy is expecting to have a very strong McBain volleyball team this season.He will be assisted by Dawn VerBerkmos.Seniors on the team are Katelyn Krick at outside hitter, Chloe Johnson at defensive specialist, Karsyn…
Football Review
By Jason WesseldykSports EditorThe 2022 season included its share of challenges for the Saugatuck football team, which finished with a 3-6 record that included two forfeit losses due to injuries.Longtime Saugatuck coach Bill Dunn believes those struggles will only make…
Volleyball Season Preview:
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor ALLEGANThe 2022 season was one to remember for Allegan.In their first season in the SAC, the Tigers racked up an overall record of 20-14-1 and finished third in the Lakeshore Division.But wait, as they say on…
Plainwell golf places second at Wayland
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor SHELBYVILLE—Plainwell freshman Ayla Jaeger started her prep golf career on a high note.Jaeger shot a personal-best 79 at the 18-hole Wayland Invitational on Monday, Aug. 14, to place fifth and lead her team to a second-place…
Chambers opens 2023 football season
The Chambers Academy Varsity Football Team, Varsity Cheerleaders, and Dance Team Photo by Taphne Nelson By Katie McElvy Head Coach Jason Allen and assistants Dillon NesSmith and Kyle Jackson sat down with Chambers Academy Sports Live on Thursday for a…
Basketball players end busy summer
By John Raffel Correspondent MARION – Marion Eagles varsity boys basketball team and coachDan Michell were able to complete a very productive summer. Michell said the team competed in the Alma one-day team camp, Ferris one-day team camp, and scrimmaged…
Practice officially beings for area football teams
By Jason WesseldykSports EditorThe 2022 season couldn’t have gone any better for the Martin football team, as the Clippers claimed the 8-Player Division 1 state championship.Martin coach Brad Blauvelt and his players began the process of defending that title on…
Paw Paw 12U District 15 Champs Take Second Place in State
Sportsmanship is the name of the game: Paw Paw District 15 and Midland Northeast District 1Photos submitted by Carol Nugteren Paw Paw Little League 12U District 15 Champs Take Second Place in State of Michigan Title GameThe 16 Little League…
Allegan’s Antkoviaksecures national record
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor Hannah Antkoviak shined on the track during her time at Allegan High School, winning Division 2 state titles in both the 100-meter hurdles and the 300 hurdles during her senior season in 2021.And she’s carried over…
Bulldogs host Blue Devils in 7 on 7 game
The LaFayette Bulldog Football team hosted a 7 on 7 football game against the Notasulga Blue Devils last week. “We got a lot of good work in with someone with a different jersey on. I feel we got better as…
Yowell reflects on championship baseball season
By John Raffel Correspondent MARION – It was quite a baseball season for Marion’s Aden Yowell. Yowell was a senior All-Conference and All-District pitcher who was 10-1 on the season. “The key was hard work and good practices,” Yowell said…
Track and field State Finals recap
Constantine’s Topolski third in 400 at D3 finalsKENT CITY — Dean Topolski was the big highlight for Constantine High School’s boys’ track and field team in Saturday’s MHSAA Division 3 State Finals at Kent City High School.Topolski, a senior for…
McBain’s softball season ends with Evart loss
By John RaffelCorrespondent MCBAIN – McBain’s softball team lost 12-2 to Evart in a Division 3 district semifinal game on June 3 at Evart to end the Ramblers’ season.In the first inning against McBain, Addy Theunick had an RBI single,…
Pioneer softball falls in district semi final
By Grace DavisSports Writer Clare Pioneer Softball finished their season on Saturday, falling 8-3 to Standish-Sterling in the district semi-final.The game started off strong for Standish-Sterling Varsity Panthers, with a double on a 1-2 count, scoring a run, followed up…
Paw Paw baseball season ends in district semis
by Ben MurphySports Writer Paw Paw baseball sees season ended in district semis The Paw Paw baseball team saw their season come to an end on Saturday. The Red Wolves were playing Three Rivers in a Division 2 district semi-final…
Otsego places sixth, Allegan takes third at State Finals
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor ANN ARBOR—The Otsego girls tennis team made a little history on Saturday, June 3.Making it to at least the quarterfinals in five flights, the Bulldogs amassed 11 points to finish in a tie for sixth place.…
