Dec 22, 2023 LocalSportsJournal.com NORTON SHORES - The Mona Shores girls basketball team raced out to a double-digit lead by halftime and sailed past Hopkins, 56-28, in a non-league matchup on Friday evening. “This was a great team win going into the break,” said Mona Shores coach Mike... READ MORE
Dec 22, 2023 LocalSportsJournal.com NORTON SHORES - The Mona Shores boys basketball team earned a commanding 69-38 victory over Cedar Springs on the back of a strong performance from Jonathon Pittman. Pittman posted a double-double of 24 points and 16 rebounds. Jordan Bledsoe followed wit... READ MORE
Dec 19, 2023 LocalSportsJournal.com The Mona Shores girls’ basketball team fell just short of a comeback win on Tuesday, falling to Forest Hills Northern, 45-39. The Sailors trailed 13-11 at the end of the first quarter, 25-23 at halftime and 36-30 through three quarters of play. Laynie ... READ MORE
Dec 18, 2023 LocalSportsJournal.com HART - The Mona Shores wrestling team earned a fifth-place finish at the Mark Bosse Memorial Invitational on Saturday. Mario Curiel finished second at 120 pounds and Peyton Peterson was third at 215 pounds. Mason Courson (126) and Brody Faught (150) wra... READ MORE
Dec 16, 2023 LocalSportsJournal.com CHEBOYGAN - The Mona Shores girls basketball team earned a 54-40 road win against Gaylord St. Marys on Saturday. The teams were tied at nine after the first quarter, but the Sailors picked up the pace and went on to a 45-31 scoring advantage over the last... READ MORE
Dec 15, 2023 LocalSportsJournal.com NORTON SHORES - The Mona Shores boys basketball team earned a solid win over Jenison on Friday. The Sailors shut down the Wildcats, 58-43. Jordan Bledsoe led Shores with 16 points, four assists and three steals. Jonathon Pittman added 13 points and eight... READ MORE
Dec 14, 2023 LocalSportsJournal.com SPRING LAKE - The Mona Shores wrestling team earned a split in a double-dual on Wednesday. The Sailors topped Grand Rapids Union 52-30, but fell to Allendale 65-6. Mario Curiel (120) was 2-0, while Peyton Peterson (215), Mason Courson (126), Anthony Cage... READ MORE
Dec 13, 2023 LocalSportsJournal.com The Mona Shores Sailors lost to Rockford 56-46 in boys' basketball action on Tuesday night. Jordan Bledsoe and Ryan Opsommer paced the Sailors with 12 points each. Jonathan Pittman added eight points and Landyn Smith had seven. ... READ MORE
Dec 12, 2023 LocalSportsJournal.com NORTON SHORES - The Grand Haven girls basketball team trounced Mona Shores 61-23 on Tuesday to remain perfect on the season. Maddie Schopf and Mallory Woiteschek led the way with 11 points apiece, while Kendall Gillis and Gillian Sorrelle each scored 10 p... READ MORE
Dec 09, 2023 LocalSportsJournal.com The past cannot be changed—but friends lost will not be forgotten. Mona Shores hockey took time on Saturday afternoon to retire jersey No. 22 that was worn by their friend and teammate, the late Brennan Dethloff, who passed away in 2021. The ... READ MORE
Dec 08, 2023 LocalSportsJournal.com NORTON SHORES - The Mona Shores boys' basketball team routed Grand Rapids Kenowa Hills 81-52 on Friday. The Sailors set the tone early and used a strong defensive effort to seal the win. Jordan Bledsoe had 20 points and five assists, while Jonathan... READ MORE
Dec 08, 2023 LocalSportsJournal.com ALLENDALE - The Mona Shores girls basketball team clawed back to take down Allendale with a 38-28 win on Friday evening. The Sailors were behind 22-14 after the first half, but went on a 24-6 scoring run to destroy the deficit. Katie Phillips led w... READ MORE
Dec 05, 2023 LocalSportsJournal.com HOLLAND - The Mona Shores girls basketball team opened the season with a tough loss to West Ottawa on Tuesday evening. The Sailors fell, 49-22. Khaleeya Cook and Laynie Russell scored five points apiece. Mona Shores (0-1) will travel to Allendale on F... READ MORE
Dec 05, 2023 LocalSportsJournal.com HOLLAND - The Mona Shores boys’ basketball team scored the first 14 points of the game in an 89-52 victory over Holland West Ottawa on Tuesday night. Jordan Bledsoe paced the Sailors with 20 points, five assists and four assists, while Jonathan Pitt... READ MORE
Nov 16, 2023 LocalSportsJournal. MUSKEGON - The Mona Shores Sailors opened their hockey season on Wednesday night with a narrow 3-2 victory over the Grand Haven Buccaneers. The game was played at Lakeshore Sports Centre. Zach Leibrandt opened the scoring for the Sailors with a goal a... READ MORE
Nov 06, 2023 LocalSportsJournal.com ZEELAND - The Greater Muskegon co-op swimming team closed out the season with a sixth-place finish at the OK Rainbow Tier 1 conference meet over the weekend. The Turtles accumulated 81 season-best times and 59 personal record swims and dives. “The girl... READ MORE
Nov 04, 2023 By Tom Kendra LocalSportsJournal.com MUSKEGON - Karl Brooks feels like a proud father every time Muskegon quarterback M’Khi Guy breaks away for a big run. “I feel like a dad watching his kids takes their first steps,” explained Brooks, a behemoth, 6-4, 310-pound ... READ MORE
Nov 03, 2023 LocalSportsJournal.com It was a tough night for area football teams in the district finals. Only the Muskegon Big Reds were able to advance and that was with a victory over Mona Shores. On Saturday, North Muskegon will take on Lawton at Oakridge High School. Division 2 Muske... READ MORE
Nov 03, 2023 LocalSportsJournal.com GRAND HAVEN - The Grand Haven volleyball team clinched its 17th consecutive Division 1 district title on Thursday. With the win, the Bucs have won 21 titles in 22 years. The Bucs came out on top in a battle with Mona Shores, 25-22, 25-19, 25-27 and 25-14... READ MORE
Nov 02, 2023 LocalSportsJournal.com Here are the district volleyball scores from Thursday night as well as the pairing for Friday night's district final in Division 4. Division 1 Host: Grand Haven Monday Mona Shores 3, Muskegon 0 Wednesday Mona Shores 3, Cadillac 0 Grand Haven 3, Reet... READ MORE