Sep 01, 2023 LocalSportsJournal.com Fans of Muskegon Big Reds athletics now have a long-term home for radio and streaming coverage. The Big Red Radio Network and 106.1 FM have teamed up on a multi-year partnership to begin with the 2023-24 school year. Live coverage will include al... READ MORE
Aug 30, 2023 By Tom Kendra LocalSportsJournal.com BIG RAPIDS--Other coaches look at heights, weights, 40-yard dash times and star ratings from sketchy “recruiting experts.” Tony Annese looks for winners. That distinction, as much as anything, explains the incredible succes... READ MORE
Aug 28, 2023 By Greg Gielczyk LocalSportsJournal.com COLUMBUS, OH--Entering his fourth year on the Ohio State football team, Cameron Martinez of Muskegon feels he still has something to prove after struggling last year. The 5-10, 198-pound senior defensive safety is ... READ MORE
Aug 26, 2023 Editor's Note: (All photos were taken Saturday in Green Bay at Lambeau Field by LSJ Photographer Eric Sturr) By Tom Westerholm LocalSportsJournal.com MUSKEGON--Muskegon native Anthony Bradford – a former four-star standout for the Big Reds – will kick off h... READ MORE
Aug 26, 2023 By Melvin Lane LocalSportsJournal.com MUSKEGON--Coach Shane Fairfield knows the end goal of the season for the Muskegon Big Reds is to hoist a state championship trophy and, on that journey, they’re going to face some adversity. Unfortunately, the adversity may have started... READ MORE
Aug 25, 2023 By Tom Kendra LocalSportsJournal.com MUSKEGON--Muskegon’s football players wanted to give Shane Fairfield a special 54th birthday present, which motivated them to a 55-35 victory over archival Mona Shores last Oct. 21. After a rousing version of “Happy Birthday,... READ MORE
Aug 18, 2023 LocalSportsJournal.com MUSKEGON - The Fremont boys soccer team posted a shutout over the Muskegon Big Reds with a 6-0 victory on Friday. The Packers outshot the Big Reds, 16-2. Deagan Klimek led the Packer attack with a hat trick while Chaz Miller and Killian Prewitt added tw... READ MORE
Jul 22, 2023 By Brendan Samuels LocalSportsJournal.com MUSKEGON – Kalil Pimpleton is no stranger to being in the spotlight. Whether it was in high school as a Muskegon Big Red, at Central Michigan University or a member of the Detroit Lions during HBO’s Hard Knocks in 2022, Pimpleton ... READ MORE
Jun 18, 2023 LocalSportsJournal.com MUSKEGON--The OK-Green recently announced its spring sports all-league team selections for the 2023 season. The following student-athletes were recognized from Mona Shores, Muskegon and Reeths-Puffer: Baseball - First Team: Jaxon Huffman, Mona Shores; ... READ MORE
Jun 03, 2023 LocalSportsJournal.com ROCKFORD--It was a rough day for local Division 1 track and field teams on Saturday at the MHSAA state finals. The meet was at Rockford High School. In the boys' division, Grand Haven finished in 13th place with 18 points while Reeths-Puffer came in 31st... READ MORE
May 28, 2023 By Craig Beilfuss Local Sports Journal MUSKEGON--Mike Crawford hasn't quite figured out what the word "retirement" actually means. The Muskegon Big Reds volleyball coach and U.S. military veteran has been coaching the team for three seasons at a school known for its prowess ... READ MORE
May 26, 2023 LocalSportsJournal.com FRUITPORT -- Ludington's girls soccer team extended its season one more game Friday night with an 8-0 victory over Muskegon in the Division 2 district tournament in Fruitport. The Orioles scored five goals in the first 10 minutes, and the ... READ MORE
May 25, 2023 LocalSportsJournal.com NORTON SHORES -- The Mona Shores Sailors completed their three-game sweep of the Muskegon Big Reds in baseball on Thursday. The host Sailors won, 18-0. Javanni Johnson tossed three no-hit innings. He struck out six. Johnson also led the Sailor off... READ MORE
May 23, 2023 LocalSportsJournal.com MUSKEGON -- The Mona Shores Sailors had their way with the Muskegon Big Reds in a baseball doubleheader on Tuesday. The Sailors won the first game 35-0 and the second game, 34-0. Both games lasted three innings. In the opener, Jaxon Hoffman allowed one h... READ MORE
May 23, 2023 LocalSportsJournal.com MUSKEGON -- The Mona Shores Sailors made quick work of the Muskegon Big Reds on Tuesday. Mona Shores won the OK-Green softball opener, 19-1, and the nightcap, 15-0. In the first game, Kristen Hylland was the winning pitcher. She allowed two h... READ MORE
May 22, 2023 LocalSportsJournal.com NORTH MUSKEGON -- The North Muskegon Norse rolled to a pair of softball victories on Monday, 11-1 and 19-4, over the Muskegon Big Reds. In the opener, NM put up five runs in the fourth inning. Madison Balon, Audrey Brown and Baila Lang each had multi-hit ... READ MORE
May 22, 2023 By Craig Beilfuss LocalSportsJournal.com MUSKEGON--Cate Garretson and Ally Oppenhuizen are making an impact on Sunday afternoons in Muskegon. Not from the pulpit preaching sermons, but sharing their love for the game of soccer with the youth of the area. The soccer-lovi... READ MORE
May 20, 2023 LocalSportsJournal.com GRAND HAVEN--The Grand Haven boys track team earned 65 points in the Division 2 regional meet on Friday and finished in third place. Grand Haven hosted the meet. The Rockford Rams took home the regional title with 143 points while Zeeland West came in se... READ MORE
May 19, 2023 LocalSportsJournal.com GRAND HAVEN--The Grand Haven girls track team earned a fourth-place finish in the MHSAA Division 1 regional track meet on Friday. The meet was hosted by Grand Haven. The Rockford Rams took home the regional title with 184.5 points while Zeeland East came... READ MORE
May 18, 2023 LocalSportsJournal.com MUSKEGON -- Looking to break a six-game losing streak, the Hart girls soccer team traveled to take on the Muskegon Big Reds in a non-conference match Wednesday night. It took some time for the Pirates to adjust to Muskegon's physical play, but once they... READ MORE