Sports

Mattawan lacrosse player headed to St. Johns

Editorial StaffJun 25, 20252 min read

By John RaffelCorrespondent MATTAWAN — Mattawan advanced to the state semifinals in lacrosse this season and among the reasons for that success was the standout play of Brody Hergott.It was his senior season.Mattawan lost to Detroit Country Day 20-11 in…

Grass Lake wins state softball championship with exciting wins

Grass Lake wins state softball championship with exciting wins

Editorial StaffJun 20, 20253 min read

By Jeff Steers Contributing writer Longtime Grass Lake High School softball coach Roger Cook said he has had more talented teams. But none as cohesive as the 2025 teams. That cohesive unit won a pair of tough games last weekend…

Awe, Coffey named to All-State in baseball

Awe, Coffey named to All-State in baseball

Editorial StaffJun 20, 20252 min read

THREE RIVERS — Two local baseball standouts were selected for All-State honors by the Michigan High School Baseball Coaches Association Tuesday.Three Rivers junior infielder Mason Awe was named Second-Team All-State in Division 2, while Marcellus sophomore pitcher Abram Coffey was…

Clare golfers draw honors

Editorial StaffJun 20, 20252 min read

By John RaffelCorrespondent CLARE — Clare’s golf season featured a team which was third place in the Jack Pine Conference this season.For all-conference honors, Pierson Gallagher was first team; Bryce Wieferich was second team; Kolten Pung was second team and…

MHSAA officials registration underway for ‘25-26

Editorial StaffJun 18, 20253 min read

The Michigan High School Athletic Association is accepting registrations online or by mail for game officials for the 2025-26 school year.The MHSAA registered 8,891 officials for the 2024-25 school year, another of a recent series of increases as registrations continue…

Wedge shined on soccer field and on wrestling mat

Editorial StaffJun 18, 20253 min read

By Jason WesseldykSports Editor Recent Allegan graduate Luke Wedge was a member of the boys soccer program all four years of high school and wrestled for the last two years.For his efforts in those sports, Wedge was named as the…

Thompson didn’t shy away from challenging herself in athletics

Editorial StaffJun 18, 20253 min read

By Jason WesseldykSports Editor During her athletic career, Shyonna Thompson displayed a willingness to try new things, particularly when it came to her spring sports.After playing softball as a freshman and sophomore, Thompson participated in track & field before moving…

Red Wolves rally for quarterfinal win

Editorial StaffJun 18, 20252 min read

By John RaffelCorrespondent PAW PAW — While the state semifinal win for Paw Paw’s softball team was dramatic on June 12 with Elizabeth Vanderburg’s walkoff home run, the quarterfinal victory two days prior didn’t lack for drama either.Vanderburg hit two…

Mendon softball steamrolls USA to win first-ever state championship

Mendon softball steamrolls USA to win first-ever state championship

Robert TomlinsonJun 17, 20255 min read

By Steve Eldridge EAST LANSING — They came, they saw, and boy, did they ever conquer. The Mendon Hornets softball team accomplished the improbable last Saturday afternoon, knocking off five-time defending state champion Unionville-Sebewaing 11-1 at Michigan State University’s Secchia Stadium…

TR baseball players earn All-Conference, All-District, All-Region honors

Editorial StaffJun 13, 20253 min read

By Robert TomlinsonNews Director THREE RIVERS — Several Three Rivers baseball standouts earned a collection of honors for conference, district and regional play.Six Wildcats earned All-Conference honors from the Wolverine Conference. Earning First-Team All-Conference were infielder Mason Awe and pitcher…

Saugatuck golf places 8th at state

Editorial StaffJun 11, 20251 min read

By Jason WesseldykSports EditorBIG RAPIDS—It was another top-10 finish for the Saugatuck boys golf team at the Division 4 State Finals Friday and Saturday, June 6 and 7.Competing at Katke Golf Course on the campus of Ferris State University, the…

Otsego girls soccer suffers regional loss

Editorial StaffJun 11, 20251 min read

A strong defensive unit has been the calling card for the girls soccer team throughout the season.Just how good has the Bulldogs’ defense been?Consider this: Through its first 17 games of the season, Otsego had 12 shutouts with the Bulldogs…

Gobles softball ends with 23-7 record

Editorial StaffJun 11, 20251 min read

By John RaffelCorrespondent GOBLES — Gobles softball season came to a close with a 23-7 record with a 13-2 loss to Mendon in the district finals.Erica Barber took the loss for Gobles in the pitcher’s circle, with 10 hits. Riley…

TR baseball rides massive first inning to regional title; bow out in state quarters

TR baseball rides massive first inning to regional title; bow out in state quarters

Robert TomlinsonJun 8, 20259 min read

By Robert TomlinsonNews Director STEVENSVILLE — The Cinderella run for Three Rivers’ baseball team through the Division II baseball playoffs reached its highest high and its final conclusion Saturday in Stevensville. Coming off the heels of an upset win over…

TR baseball upsets Niles, notches first regional game win in school history

TR baseball upsets Niles, notches first regional game win in school history

Editorial StaffJun 6, 20256 min read

By Robert TomlinsonNews Director VICKSBURG — Prior to this year, Three Rivers’ baseball team had only been to the regional round of the MHSAA Division 2 tournament once in its history.After notching their second-ever district title last week after knocking…

Sturgis girls win state track and field title

Sturgis girls win state track and field title

Editorial StaffJun 6, 20252 min read

By Steve Eldridge HAMILTON — History was made Saturday at Hamilton High School, the site of the 2025 Division 2 State Track and Field Championships. Sturgis won its first-ever state championship, far exceeding the second-place Goodrich Martians total of 39.The Lady…

Clare golfers take third place

Editorial StaffJun 6, 20252 min read

By John RaffelCorrespondent Clare’s boys golf team took third place with a score of 334 win in the Division 3 Regional 13 golf tournament last week at Belvedere in CharlevoixClare tied with Pinconning for third place but lost in a…

TR baseball upsets Niles, notches first regional game win in school history

TR baseball upsets Niles, notches first regional game win in school history

Robert TomlinsonJun 4, 20256 min read

By Robert TomlinsonNews Director VICKSBURG — Prior to this year, Three Rivers’ baseball team had only been to the regional round of the MHSAA Division 2 tournament once in its history. After notching their second-ever district title last week after…

Otsego’s Hoffman sets record in 3,200 at D2 State Finals

Editorial StaffJun 4, 20252 min read

By Jason WesseldykSports Editor HAMILTON—Otsego junior Emma Hoffman made some history at the Division 2 Girls Track State Finals on Saturday, May 31.With a win in the 1,600 (personal-best 4:52.86) already under her belt, Hoffman won the 3,200 with a…

Allegan beats Hopkins in shootout

Editorial StaffJun 4, 20253 min read

By Jason WesseldykSports Editor SOUTH HAVEN—For the second year in a row, a district girls soccer contest between Allegan and Hopkins came down to a shootout.And for the second year in a row, it was the Tigers who came out…

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