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Otsego defends M-89 Challenge title
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor OTSEGO—In high school golf, it can be easy to overlook the fifth finisher on a team since the score is comprised of the top four finishers.But in the case of a tie, the fifth golfer becomes…
South Haven tennis falls
By John RaffelCorrerspondent South Haven fell to Kalamazoo Christian 8-0 in girls tennis last week. Singles:No. 1 – Kennedy Price, Kalamazoo Christian def. Olivia Emenhiser, South Haven, 6-0 , 6-0No. 2 – Katie Meints, Kalamazoo Christian def. Harley Nail, South…
Soccer Roundup Wildcats outplayed by Vicksburg, Plainwell
VICKSBURG — Three Rivers’ girls’ soccer team took two games on the chin last week, losing games against Vicksburg and Plainwell.On Wednesday, April 23, the Wildcats lost 1-0 to Vicksburg on the road. Bekah Beachey had nine saves in net…
Baseball Roundup Three Rivers splits against Eddies; 1-1 at Parma Western; sweeps Buchanan
EDWARDSBURG — Three Rivers’ baseball team went 4-2 this past week in six contests on the diamond.On Tuesday, the Wildcats split a doubleheader at Edwardsburg, winning Game 1 by a final of 4-1 and losing 11-1 in Game 2. No…
Clare track teams go 3-0
By John RaffelCorrespondent CLARE — Clare track teams were 3-0 on April 30 in Jack Pine Conference dual meet action.The boys scored wins over Ogemaw Heights 126.5-47.5; over St. Louis 144-25 and over Farwell 156-10.Clare’s girl had wins of 124-45…
Trailblazers shut out Fennville for third straight win
By Jason WesseldykSports EditorAfter sitting out the previous game while nursing an injury, leading scorer Neave Rewa returned the lineup for the Saugatuck girls soccer team in its showdown with Fennville on Monday, April 28.And Rewa made her presence felt,…
Otsego baseball drops twin bill with Wyoming
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor WYOMING—In the first game of a doubleheader against Wyoming on Thursday, April 24, the Otsego baseball team held a 7-3 edge in hits.That, however, wasn’t enough to produce a win, as the Bulldogs fell 4-1.Otsego also…
Allegan tennis beats Brandywine
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor NILES—The girls tennis teams from Allegan and Brandywine met for a SAC/Lakeland match on Monday, April 28, and the battles and No. 1 and No. 2 doubles were fierce.And while the teams split those flights—Allegan’s No.…
Gobles boys have big day in Fennville
By John RaffelCorrespondent GOBLES — On April 23 the Gobblers Tigers boys track team traveled to Fennville to compete against Coloma and Fennville in this week’s double dual.The Tigers came away with some outstanding performances and 2 more team wins…
Soccer Roundup TR wins, loses, draws on week
THREE RIVERS — Three Rivers’ girls’ soccer team had an even week this past week, as they had a record of one win, one loss, and one tie.On Wednesday, April 16, the team played to a 2-2 tie against Niles…
Baseball RoundupTR sweeps Vicksburg, Dowagiac; split with Coldwater; lose one to Plainwell
THREE RIVERS — Three Rivers’ baseball team had a successful week, going 5-2 in eight games played this past week, with the sixth game being suspended for darkness.On Wednesday, April 16, the ‘Cats swept Vicksburg, winning 5-1 in Game 1…
Clare golfers second
By John RaffelCorrespondent CLARE — Clare’s golf team shot a 340 on Wednesday to finish second in a Jack Pine Conference jamboree at Gladwin.Pinconning was first at 323 followed by Clare, Ogemaw Heights (344), Shepherd (344), Bullock Creek (347), Gladwin…
Saugatuck soccer upends Constantine
By Jason WesseldykSports EditorIt was quite a day for Saugatuck senior Kennedy Gustafson when the Trailblazers hosted SAC rival Constantine on Wednesday, April 16.Not only did Gustafson play half the game in goal and stop two shots, but she also…
Allegan tennis beats Schoolcraft
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor SCHOOLCRAFT—After hosting the Tiger Invitational on Saturday, April 19, the Allegan girls tennis team returned to SAC/Lakeland action on Monday, April 21, with a road match in Schoolcraft.And the Tigers came away with the 7-1 win,…
Otsego baseball falls to K-Central
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor KALAMAZOO—The Otsego baseball team squared off with Kalamazoo Central in a non-conference twin bill on Monday, April 21, and came up short in both contests.The Bulldogs dropped the opener 11-1 before suffering the 13-2 defeat in…
Paw Paw softball sweeps Three Rivers
By John RaffelCorrespondent PAW PAW — Paw Paw is 8-1 in girls softball after sweeping Three Rivers 13-9 and 11-9 on April 18.Paw Paw had 18 hits in the first game. Elizabeth Vanderburg had a home run. Bella Clemons was…
Three Rivers softball 2-1 at Mary Jo Tavernier tournament; split with Mattawan
THREE RIVERS — Three Rivers’ softball team started their 2025 campaign with a 3-2 record, splitting a doubleheader with Mattawan on Friday, April 11 and going 2-1 at the Merry Jo Tavernier Memorial Tournament at the Armstrong Park Sports Complex…
Soccer RoundupTR mercied by Harper Creek, defeats South Haven and Dowagiac
BATTLE CREEK — Three Rivers’ girls’ soccer team went 2-1 this past week, losing 9-1 at Harper Creek in non-conference action Thursday, April 10 before rebounding on Friday, April 11 with a 4-2 win at South Haven and then a…
Clare boys win invitational
By John RaffelCorrespondent CLARE — Clare’s women’s track team won the Doug Steward Memorial Invitational at St. Louis on Friday.The Clare women had 142.5 points to top the 10-team field. Alma took second place with 124.5 points.In the boys standings,…
Laskowski named First Team All-State
By Jason WesseldykSports EditorWith the loss of All-State guard Brook Simpson to graduation, Saugatuck girls basketball coach Kevin Tringali knew he had some big shoes to fill heading into the 2024-25 season.Enter Tali Laskowski.A junior who had previously been home-schooled,…
