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Olympian to join GV swimming and diving team
The 2024 Paris Olympics have taken over the world this summer with a plethora of iconic moments, memes and controversies. On top of that, one student is bringing the Olympics to Grand Valley State University. Incoming freshman Esteban Núñez del Prado competed at the 2024 Olympics, representing his country, Bolivia....
GV football reflects on off-season, new offensive coordinator
With Grand Valley State University’s football season right around the corner, there has been a great amount of activity within the team– from practicing at camp to the hire of a new offensive coordinator. After going 11-2 last season and falling short in the Division II quarterfinals to...
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.
The one-day Saturday Slip ‘N Slide event at Rosewood Park in Jenison, Mich. on Saturday, August 17, 2024.
From left, Madison Curtin, 4, Corrina Curtain, and Bennett Curtin, 10 months, of Hudsonville, play in the splash pad at Rosewood Park during the one-day Saturday Slip ‘N Slide event in Jenison, Mich. on Saturday, August 17, 2024. Get Photo.
GV volleyball adapts to a new roster
As a new season begins, the Grand Valley State University women’s volleyball team is looking to adapt to off-season changes and come back even stronger to improve on their previous successful season. Leading the Lakers into 2024 is Head Coach Jason Johnson, who bolsters a 62-28 record. Although Johnson...
Boys Varsity Cross Country finishes 3rd place at Muskegon Catholic Central Invite
Holland Boys Cross Country raced in a competive field to a 3rd place finish at their season opener at the Muskegon Invite on Saturday. Aiden Lambers finished 13th with a time of 17:45. Rian Powers raced strong in 18th to finish 18:06. Caelen Gray was 23rd with a time of 18:22. Alessandro Castillo raced well and finished 27th with a time of 18:35. Luke Arendshorst rounded out the scoring spots with a 19:58. Ryan Geerts ran well to finish in 21:19. Noah Rosales finished his freshmen opener in 21:52. Quinn Bloemendaal ran well to finish in 22:05. Nazario Estrada raced hard to a 22:57 finish.
Several Fruitport cross country runners do well at the season-opening Muskegon Catholic Central Invitational
Two Fruitport girls cross country runners had a great start to the season on Saturday, finishing in the top 10 at the Muskegon Catholic Central Invitational. Sophomore Treasure Fleese finished sixth individually in the girls race with a time of 23:15.60. Freshman Peyhton Beardsley was right behind her in seventh place with a time of 23:20.87.
GV men’s golf competes in NCAA championship
Grand Valley State University’s men’s golf team ended their 2023-2024 season by finishing in tenth out of 20 teams at the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Championship. Senior Drew Coble was the top finisher for the Lakers’ golf team, shooting a par 71 in his final round. Making five birdies, he was able to tie for eighteenth place.
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