Mar 03, 2020 LocalSportsJournal.com The Reeths-Puffer girls basketball team opened the postseason with a 65-47 victory over Grand Rapids Union on Monday in the first round of the Division 1 district tournament at Mona Shores High School. High-scoring Lauren Ross had another big game for... READ MORE
Jan 23, 2020 LocalSportsJournal.com Not so many years ago, Ralph Monday was a troubled kid on the streets of Los Angeles, flirting with a lifestyle that could have easily led to prison. Luckily he was a talented basketball player, which led him to college and eventually the West Michig... READ MORE
Nov 02, 2017 LocalSportsJournal.com While area high school football teams and fans are gearing up for deep playoff runs, it's hard to forget the thrilling regular season. The November Local Sports Journal Magazine, which hits news stands this week, reviews the big showdown games betw... READ MORE
Aug 09, 2017 LocalSportsJournal.com You can show your school spirit and win a free pizza party for your favorite varsity football team at the Local Sports Journal/Sport Clips High School Football Kickoff Party! The party is Friday, Aug. 18 at the beautiful Oakridge Golf Club, 513 W.... READ MORE
Jun 29, 2017 LocalSportsJournal.com With the decline of daily newspapers, local media coverage of high school sports has been disappearing in recent years. For the past five years, the staff at Local Sports Journal has been working hard to fill that void by covering high school sports a... READ MORE
Apr 22, 2017 LocalSportsJournal.com Don’t forget to get your team signed up for the first annual Local Sports Journal Golf Outing, slated for Friday, June 2 at Oakridge Golf Club! The 18-hole scramble, with four-player teams, will start at 9 a.m. The event will include lunch at the tu... READ MORE
Mar 27, 2015 LocalSportsJournal.com The American Youth Basketball Tour is gearing up for its summer sessions in west Michigan. The local AYBT events in Muskegon and Ludington are giving $25 discounts to teams who sign up by March 31st. The Muskegon 5-on-5 series will play host on Ju... READ MORE
Aug 21, 2014 By Steve Gunn Local Sports Journal Lorenzo Rodriguez' life story almost reads like a Disney movie. The former factory worker and school custodian became the head coach of the woeful, last-place Shelby High School football program in 2006. Eight years later he's turned the T... READ MORE
May 31, 2014 Local Sports Journal Just two weeks ago, the only chance anyone would have given the boys 4x800 meter relay team from Western Michigan Christian at the state meet was a third-place finish. A lot can happen in 13 days. The Warriors stunned the field Saturday at the Michig... READ MORE
May 20, 2014 Local Sports Journal Below is the final entry list for tomorrow's (May 21) annual Meijer West Michigan All-Star track and field Invitational held at Reeths-Puffer High School. The meet features the best runners, jumpers and throwers along the West Michigan shoreline, i... READ MORE
Feb 20, 2014 Local Sports Journal Though it's not quite March, March Madness is in the air with the start of the girls high school basketball district tournament. Starting Monday (February 24), the quarterfinals get underway, with semifinal contests being played Wednesday and finals com... READ MORE
Dec 12, 2013 Local Sports Journal The brand new high school basketball season is underway, and teams throughout the area are hitting the court with dreams of conference, district and state championships dancing in their heads. Local Sports Journal is ready to guide you into the new seas... READ MORE
Oct 24, 2013 Local Sports Journal Spring Lake sweeps Sparta Tri SPARTA – Spring Lake rolled into Sparta Thursday evening for a tri meet with the host Spartans and visiting White Cloud. The Lakers left with wins against both teams. Spring Lake defeated White Cloud 25-16, 25-20, a... READ MORE
Oct 22, 2013 Local Sports Journal Daily newspapers have downsized, and their coverage of local sports has decreased. That has left many of our local athletes - particularly high school kids - without the full recognition they deserve. The reporters at Local Sports Journal are dedicated ... READ MORE
Sep 12, 2013 By Jim Goorman Local Sports Journal After a society meeting held Wednesday evening, the Fremont Providence Christian High School school board came to the decision to close its doors after 11 years of operation. There were 174 supporters who came to discuss what would be be... READ MORE
Jun 02, 2013 Local Sports Journal photographer Tim Reilly shot the action at the Division 4 state track meet at Hudsonville. ... READ MORE
Jun 01, 2013 Track Division 4 Track State Finals (at Hudsonville) Saugatuck 58; Albion 47; Evart 36.50; White Cloud 36; Kalamazoo Christian 33; Climax-Scotts 26; New Lothrop 19; Concord 18; Southfield Christian 17; North Muskegon 17; Pittsford 15; Coleman 14; Eau Claire 14; Saginaw ... READ MORE
May 24, 2013 MUSKEGON AREA SPORTS HALL OF FAME MALE STUDENT-ATHLETES THE FINALISTS ALEC BREIT SCHOOL: Western Michigan Christian High School SPORTS: Golf, 4 years; Soccer, 4 years; Basketball, 3 years. GPA: 3.86 COMMUNITY INVOLVMENT: Student Council,WMC Small Groups leader, band, c... READ MORE
May 24, 2013 MUSKEGON AREA SPORTS HALL OF FAME FEMALE STUDENT-ATHLETES THE FINALISTS RACHEL BRUINSMA SCHOOL: Western Michigan Christian SPORTS: Soccer, 1 year; Volleyball, 4 years; Basketball, 4 years; Track, 2 years; Tennis, 1 year. GPA: 4.08 COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT: Small group lea... READ MORE
May 17, 2013 TRACK Regionals Division 4 Girls (at Saugatuck) 1.Saugatuck 125. 2. North Muskegon 98. 3.White Cloud 97. 4.Western Michigan Christian 78.5. 5.Muskegon Catholic Central 76. 6.Gobles 74.5, 7.Covert 26. 7.Fremont Providence Christian 26. 7.Martin 26. 10.Holton 18. 11.... READ MORE