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Kent City Cross Country Camp at Lake MI!
The Kent City harriers enjoyed time on the shores of Lake Michigan for their annual team camp the first week of the 2024 season. The Eagles ran some scenic runs, played intra-squad games, ate lots of food, and enjoyed swimming and team bonding time. Run number one was a relay...
West Michigan Conference Football Preview 2024: Ravenna Bulldogs Season Outlook
In the quaint town of Ravenna, where the crisp autumn air carries the scent of fallen leaves, the Bulldogs are gearing up for a season of redemption. Last year’s .500 record in the league and a 3-6 overall finish left a lingering hunger for more. This year, the Bulldogs are determined to not just match, but surpass those marks, proving that they are a force to be reckoned with.
2024 Women’s Volleyball Season Preview
Davenport University volleyball is gearing up for the 2024 season with a fresh roster and a new head coach, Charley Andrews. The Panthers, after finishing as No. 6 in the 2023 GLIAC Tournament, are introducing seven newcomers, including six freshmen and a transfer. Senior standout Emma Turnquist aims to build on her career-high performances, alongside Abby Welke, who also provided significant contributions last season.
D'Wan Mathis' journey to Davenport football
CALEDONIA, Mich. — This offseason, Davenport football added former Georgia and Temple quarterback D'Wan Mathis to the roster. Mathis will be a part of a three-man battle for the starting job, but the battles he's faced off the field have been much more daunting than anything he's faced on it.
Kenowa Hills football preview: New coach, transfers hold promise for Knights
GRAND RAPIDS, MI – A new coach leading a new group of players competing in a new conference has Kenowa Hills football primed for a fresh start in 2024, and the Knights hope that brings an upward trajectory for the program. After nine consecutive losing seasons, Kenowa Hills hired...
East Grand Rapids downs Hopkins in first-ever 'Rally on Reeds' match at Memorial Field
EAST GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — A season-opening volleyball match took place Wednesday, on a football field. East Grand Rapids faced off against Hopkins in the first-ever "Rally on Reeds" event at Memorial Field. The Pioneers took down the Vikings 3-0 in the first-of-its-kind event that featured more than 2,000...
Fremont football preview: Packers believe it takes what it takes in 2024
In Year 3 of the Jared Hudson regime of Fremont football, the Packers are adopting a new mantra for the 2024 season – It takes what it takes. In order for the program to progress from a 4-5 season in 2022 and a 2-7 campaign in 2023, the Packers need to do the things necessary to hang in there and compete against the best of their tradition-rich opponents in the West Michigan Conference Lakes Division.
Ottawa Hills football preview: Bengals looking to ‘restore the roar’ in 2024
GRAND RAPIDS, MI – Ottawa Hills enters the 2024 football season on a 23-game losing streak, but the Bengals have high hopes thanks to tight-knit senior class that’s ready to raise the standard. Or, as senior offensive lineman Jayden Burton puts it, “Restore the roar.”. If you...
South Christian cross country hits the ground running with first meet of the season, 'Under the Lights'
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — A West Michigan High School kicked off its cross-country season in a unique way Friday night. South Christian High School held its "Under the Lights" invitational meet at the high school. "Under the Lights" began in 2021 after South Christian's coach Kori VanderKooi sat down...
Soccer Looking For 2-4 More Players For JV Team
For the first time in school history, the Boy’s Soccer program is looking to have a JV and Varsity team. Right now we’re at 25 guys in total and would like to get to 29/30 to officially book matches. No experience is needed. The JV level is perfect...
Rockford Girls Medal at Lober Classic!
What a week at Crystal Mountain! The girls played 36 holes over two days at the Betsie Valley and Mountain Ridge golf courses at Crystal Mountain Resort. After the completion of both our rounds, we finished the Lober Classic in 5th place out of 24 schools! The team finished in 3rd place in Division 1/2 and took home a bronze medal! Anchored by a 5th place overall finish from junior Grace Bearley (166); the team was supported by scores from junior Lana Moore (185), sophomore Teagan Venckus (196), and sophomore Jaelyn Maki (198). Ansley Armock and Claire Kranzo also played well and both improved massively from their Day 1 scores – 12 strokes better from Ansley and 8 from Claire. This was Claire’s first high school golf tournament! Our girls received numerous compliments on their sportsmanship and their attitude from spectating parents from other schools, which is what I am most proud of. The Rams open up OK Red Conference play on Monday, Aug 26 at GVSU Meadows. Go Rams!
Boys Varsity Soccer beats FHC 1-0
A competitive and physical contest saw the Rams win 1-0 tonight against Forest Hills Central. Good strong play out of Max Denton saw him get the game winning goal off an assist from Lucas Van Drie. Dugan Black contributed by testing their back line with continuous 1v1 play. Our defense played strong and Kyle Deming earned his second shut out of the season. Great work in the midfield from senior captain Luke Carroll helped the Rams keep possession at times. The Rams will go on the road to Indiana to play two teams before the OK Red home opener on Monday against Grand Haven.
2024 Calvin Men’s Cross Country Preview
The Calvin University men's cross country team returns in 2024 with high expectations and a strong lineup after winning their 36th consecutive MIAA championship last season. The Knights have retained seven experienced runners who have all earned All-MIAA honors, including MIAA Most Valuable Runner Thaine Nederveld, who won the conference with a time of 24:05. With a solid track record from 2023, including a second-place finish at the Great Lakes Regional and a 23rd finish at the NCAA Division III Championships, the team is looking to build on their success. The season kicks off on September 13 with the Knight Raider Invitational, and they will also host the MIAA Championships on November 2.
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