Local Sports Journal Grand Haven’s Dann O’Neill, the 6-foot-8, 305-pound offensive lineman from Western Michigan University has reported signed with the National Football League’s Houston Texans. O’Neill did not get selected in the NFL’s three-day draft that was held in New York City. However, WKZO in Kalamazoo is reporting that O’Neill will be heading to the Houston Texans.
NOTE: This story was published Feb. 14 in the Sailors’ Log, the school newspaper of Mona Shores High School. It was written by Jake Bordeau, the Editor-in-Chief, and is being posted on the Local Sports Journal website with his permission. By Jake Bordeaux Editor-in-Chief Matt Koziak, the second-year head coach of the Mona Shores Sailor football program, will not be present for the first two games of the 2013 season. Read More ...
Local Sports Journal Jon Ackley, a 2012 North Muskegon graduate, was selected “Rookie of the Year” for the Albion College football team. Ackley, a three-letter varsity player while at NM, started at right guard on offense for most of the 2012 season. At the 2012 Albion College Football Awards Banquet recently, Ackley received his first-year award and also received the “Rookie of the Year ” award. The award was presented by Dustin Beurer, Read More ...
By Mark Lewis Local Sports Journal Whitehall High School has a new varsity football coach. Tony Sigmon is replacing outgoing Viking head coach Cliff Sandee, who along with his brother, Brent, co-coached the team during the 2012 season. Cliff Sandee was the team’s lone head coach in 2011. Sigmon, who was a JV coach at Whitehall last season, currently teaches art at Whitehall Middle School. “My wife and I just Read More ...
Local Sports Journal Whitehall High School has a new varsity football coach. Tony Sigmon is replacing outgoing Viking head coach Cliff Sandee, who along with his brother, Brent, co-coached the team during the 2012 season. Cliff Sandee was the team’s lone head coach in 2011. Sigmon, who was not on the varsity staff in 2012, currently teaches at Whitehall Middle School. Finishing the 2011 season with a 6-4 record and Read More ...
Local Sports Journal The MHSAA’s Jack Roberts gave an interesting perspective on the history of class sports in Michigan. Give it a read and let us know what you think. From the desk of the MHSAA director: The MHSAA was the first state high school association in the U.S. to divide its member schools into enrollment groups for season-ending tournament play. Over the years, in one form or another, all Read More ...
By Mark Lewis Local Sports Journal MUSKEGON – After 25 years, the Muskegon Catholic Central football program has a new head coach. Steve Czerwon, a nine-year assistant coach at Catholic will take over for the area dean of coaches, Mike Holmes, in 2013. In his 25 years of coaching, Holmes helped the Crusaders win more than 200 games and five state titles. Czerwon, who teaches Social Studies at Catholic, also Read More ...
By Jim Moyes Local Sports Journal The passing of Detroit Lions gridiron legend Alex Karras this past October conjured up my own memories from a couple of personal moments long ago spent with the late football and movie star. Muskegon old timers may recall when the future ‘Webster’ of Blazing Saddles fame was in Muskegon years ago as a high school football player for Gary, (Ind.) Emerson High School. Muskegon Read More ...
Local Sports Journal According to Lake Michigan Football Report, the following area high school football players have committed to playing college football in the fall. Saginaw Valley State Antwan Billings, 6-foot-3, 270 pounds. Muskegon High School Ferris State Chris Bradford, 5-foot-8, 165, DB, Mona Shores High School Brandon Moore, 6-foot-4, 190, WR, Montague High School Notre Dame (Ohio) Andon Ware, 6-foot-1, 175, athlete, Baldwin High School On the web: lakemichiganfootballreport.com Read More ...
Local Sports Journal Muskegon Heights graduate Willie Snead III caught a pair of touchdown passes in Ball State’s 38-17 loss to Central Florida in the Beef ‘O’ Brady’s Bowl in St. Petersburg, Florida on Friday night. Snead caught a 7-yard TD pass in the second quarter and closed out the scoring with a 16-yard scoring catch from quarterback Keith Wenning in the fourth quarter. Snead finished with seven catches for Read More ...
By Mark Lewis Local Sports Journal All those games. All those wins. And a couple bitter losses to boot. And yet, the moment I remember most about Muskegon Catholic Central’s Mike Holmes – who announced Monday night at the school’s annual football banquet that he was stepping down as head coach after 25 seasons and over 200 wins – wasn’t even on the gridiron. It was the time he stepped up for Read More ...
By Mike Mattson Local Sports Journal It’s official: Mike Holmes has retired as head football coach at Muskegon Catholic Central. Holmes made the official announcement Monday night at a sports banquet at the high school. He steps away from a legendary 25-year career that includes six state championships and one runner-up finish. “It’s time,” an emotional Holmes said via phone late Monday night. “I’m ready to relinquish the reins to Read More ...
By Mike Mattson Local Sports Journal Muskegon Catholic Central football coach Mike Holmes may have done his best job this season. Holmes had to revamp a small offensive line, work with one of his youngest teams and weather another difficult independent schedule. When the dust settled, MCC bowed out in the Division 8 state semifinals with a heartbreaking 32-27 loss to Harbor Beach. The Crusaders also shook off season-opening losses Read More ...
By Mike Mattson Local Sports Journal Muskegon’s Shane Fairfield created some special memories in his third season as head coach of the Big Reds. Muskegon advanced to the Division 2 state championship game for the first time since 2008. And despite a down-to-the-wire 35-28 loss to Birmingham Brother Rice, the Big Reds proved they were one of the state’s top teams in any class. For his guidance, Fairfield was chosen Read More ...
Local Sports Journal More video highlights from Muskegon’s battle against Birmingham Brother Rice.
MHSAA STATE FOOTBALL FINALS Saturday’s games DIVISION 7 Ishpeming 20, Detroit Loyola 14 DIVISION 1 Detroit Cass Tech 36, Detroit Catholic Central 21 DIVISION 5 Portland 12, Grand Rapids West Catholic 9 DIVISION 3 Grand Rapids Christian 40, Orchard Lake St. Mary’s 37, OT
Local Sports Journal Hats off to the Muskegon Big Reds on a fine season. Check out the highlight’s from Muskegon’s second drive.
“When you choose to come to Muskegon, you choose to win a championship and have a hard work ethic. If you choose anything less, it’s unacceptable. My boys and I are ready to put this team on our backs and take this team to Ford Field.” – Muskegon offensive lineman Quincy Crosby in an August interview. By Mike Mattson Local Sports Journal DETROIT – Quincy Crosby exited the somber Muskegon Read More ...
Muskegon lineman Ronald Jenkins (50) gives chase to Birmingham Brother Rice quarterback Cheyne Lacanaria during Friday’s Division 2 state final game. Photo/Tim Reilly
Local Sports Journal The final two touchdowns of the 2012 Division 2 football finals.
