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Field conditions postpone 'Caps/Nuts, doubleheader Sunday
LANSING**, Mich. –** The scheduled Saturday night game between the Lansing Lugnuts (21-25, 53-58) and West Michigan Whitecaps (26-19, 57-54) was postponed due to unplayable field conditions and will be made up as part of a doubleheader on Sunday afternoon at Jackson® Field™. Gates will open on...
Rain forecast pushes Berlin Raceway officials to cancel Saturday night’s action
MARNE -- Rain during a big weekend of racing in Michigan? Never. While many around Michigan International Speedway are radar-watching to see when the NASCAR races will go green, race officials at Berlin Raceway have elected to take precautions and cancel Saturday night’s slate of racing. Track officials stated that they have consulted with local meteorologists, and deemed that the rain would be too much to get enough of the features in.
Blessings in a Backpack Supports Local Food-Insecure Communities Leading up to NASCAR Race Weekend
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug 16, 2024-- In anticipation of the NASCAR race weekend at Michigan International Speedway, Blessings in a Backpack joined forces Wednesday, Aug. 14, with Dale Earnhardt Jr. and The Dale Jr. Foundation, Meijer, and Hellmann’s to pack 1,500 bags of food for food-insecure children in need at the Boys & Girls Clubs of Grand Rapids. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240816362800/en/ In anticipation of the NASCAR race weekend at Michigan International Speedway, Blessings in a Backpack joined forces Wednesday, Aug. 14, with Dale Earnhardt Jr. and The Dale Jr. Foundation, Meijer, and Hellmann’s to pack 1,500 bags of food for food-insecure children in need at the Boys & Girls Clubs of Grand Rapids. (Photo: Business Wire)
Simpson drives in six in Lugs' slugfest victory
LANSING**, Mich. –* Midwest League runs batted in leader *Will Simpson** swatted a three-run homer amid a six-RBI performance, and the Lansing Lugnuts (21-25, 53-58) built a seven-run lead, lost it, and recovered to overwhelm the West Michigan Whitecaps (26-19, 57-54), 13-8, in front of 7,851 on Friday night at Jackson® Field™.
Clark Hits First ‘Caps Homer in 6-5 Defeat
LANSING, MI — Detroit Tigers top prospect Max Clark hit his first homer at the High-A level, but the West Michigan Whitecaps came up short as part of a 6-5 loss to the Lansing Lugnuts in front of 6,628 fans on Thursday night at Jackson Field. A day after...
Knapp and Roloff score as Men's Soccer opens their season with a 2-0 win over Saint Francis
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – The fall 2024 season for men's soccer is finally underway and there is no better start than a 2-0 victory over Saint Francis at home. It was a slow first half for both teams as the defense stood strong as it remained scoreless at halftime. It remained scoreless until the 62nd minute as Grant Roloff would score the first goal of the season for Cornerstone off a corner kick from Dani Carrillo. About 14-minutes later, after some nifty passing, Boston Knapp scored the second goal of the game for Cornerstone to make it 2-0 as they would never look back. Men's Soccer will be back in action on Tuesday, September 3, taking on St. Francis (Ill.) right here at Cornerstone.
From the driver’s seat: Meet Johanna Hamilton
Johanna Hamilton recently surprised herself by placing third in the annual motorcoach driver competition hosted by the Midwest Bus and Motorcoach Association (MBMCA) on July 23 in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Hamilton, who has been driving motorcoaches for Compass Coach in Cedar Springs, Michigan, for the past 18 months, was participating...
Varsity Soccer Drops Home Opener
The 2024 Fall season is officially underway in an early week 1 match-up. Week 1 has a very literal meaning as the Eagles started practices only 4 days before. Coming into the 2024 season the Eagles return many players from last year’s roster but look to fill some important roles in the midfield and our leading scorers. In a normal season, the Eagles would have a week and a half of practices before hosting a scrimmage or game. Coming into Friday’s match vs. Potters House there was a a lot to be discovered with the short week.
Hudsonville Girls Golf Team wins the Sydney Carfine Memorial Tourney
The Hudsonville Girls golf team entered the 2024 season with a 1 stroke win at the Sydney Carfine Memorial Tournament held at The Meadows GC @ GVSU. The Eagles were behind all day and rallied late to secure the win. Hudsonville had 3 golfers medal in the top 15 led by Junior Ashlyn VanderBaan who carded a 4 over par 77. Raylee Loughin(So) fired a 85 for 13th overall and Sophia Howard(Sr.) shot 86 which landed her in 15th. The other Eagles who scored and competed were:
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