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Meet MLive’s 2024 Kalamazoo-area Girls Soccer Dream Team
KALAMAZOO, MI – Southwest Michigan was treated to yet another spectacular, showstopping high school girls soccer season this spring. All thanks to a mecca of top shelf soccer talent. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may receive compensation....
Vicksburg hires Hall of Fame coach to lead boys basketball program
VICKSBURG, MI – Randy Small isn’t done coaching just yet. And his next stop isn’t far away from home. The former longtime Schoolcraft boys basketball coach and Basketball Coaches Association of Michigan (BCAM) Hall of Famer was hired as Vicksburg’s next boys basketball coach last Wednesday, according to the Bulldogs’ social media pages.
Dome deflation: Well-known sports facility deflates dome, shares plans for future
SCHOOLCRAFT, MI – Under Josh Baird’s watch, and for nearly 30 years, there’s been a consensus primary objective around a familiar landmark in Schoolcraft: make every effort to keep The Dome standing. That mission has since changed. For the better. With Schoolcraft and greater Kalamazoo-area community members...
Long Before MMA, Toughman Competitions Ruled Michigan
The fight game might be living in an MMA world now, but long before mixed martial arts became The Next Big Thing, Michigan-founded Toughman competitions featuring amateurs stepping into the ring to prove they were tough enough, were the thing in fighting. Kalamazoo was one of the sports hotbeds and claimed a spot on the national stage when a 90s era event from Wings Stadium was widely covered.
Down the Dome: Schoolcraft Sports Complex Will Deflate its Iconic Dome July 1st
Schoolcraft has been home to one of the most unique sports complexes in all of southwest Michigan for years. But soon, it's gonna get an upgrade, and in order to expand, the iconic, inflatable dome has to first be taken down. Like the iconic RCA Dome in Indianapolis, this larger-than-life...
Growlers finish first half of Northwoods season strong with extra innings win
KALAMAZOO, Mich. — It took longer than they hoped, but the Growlers came away with a win Tuesday night, taking down Royal Oak in 11 innings, 7-6. Brock Leitgeb sent a fly ball to the outfield, deep enough to bring Myles Beale home from third for the game-winning run.
PHOTOS: Schoolcraft's Dome Sports Center deflates dome for new, accessible upgrade
SCHOOLCRAFT, Mich. — Residents in Schoolcraft might notice that a familiar sight is gone as of Monday. The Dome Sports Center on US-131 deflated its dome to make room for a new, more accessible one. Community: Allegan Antique Market draws hundreds with vintage treasures and community spirit. The 30-acre...
WMU's Nevar Voted an Academic All-American
AUSTIN, Texas – Western Michigan redshirt junior outfielder Dylan Nevar has been voted to the College Sports Communicators Academic All-America® Second Team. Nevar is the first WMU baseball player to receive Academic All-American accolades since a trio of Broncos earned Academic All-America status in 1995. An Electrical Engineering...
Three Broncos Named AHCA/Krampade All-American Scholars
KALAMAZOO, Mich. – The American Hockey Coaches Association released its list of Krampade All-American Scholars this afternoon, with Jacob Bauer, Cole Crusberg-Roseen and Daniel Hilsendager headlining the list for Western Michigan. To qualify, a student-athlete must have attained a 3.75 GPA for each semester, and had to appear in...
Fish, Hayes, Vallabhaneni and White Named WGCA All-American Scholars
KALAMAZOO – Western Michigan golf's Alissa Fish, Jenna Hayes, Megha Vallabhaneni and Kailey White have been named Women's Golf Coaches Association All-American Scholars for the 2023-24 season. To be selected, a student-athlete must meet the following criteria: an overall cumulative GPA of 3.50 or higher; be an amateur on...
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