![Forest Courtright a pillar of Shelby Tiger gridiron program [video]](https://localsportsjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/Week-6-Feature-Shelby-Banner.jpg)
Oct 03, 2013 Senior fullback/linebacker embodies the steady rise of rural-power Shelby By Mark Lewis Local Sports Journal SHELBY – No one could blame you if the first thing you think about when someone mentions Shelby High School is basketball. Hoops and wrestling, maybe basebal... READ MORE
![Mona Shores tests Muskegon, gets handed first loss [VIDEO]](https://localsportsjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/044.jpg)
Sep 28, 2013 Local Sports Journal Mona Shores put everything on the line on Friday night and came up just short of beating Muskegon. The winningest team in Michigan high school football history showed why they are so tough to defeat. The Big Red have size, athleticism and hit hard. T... READ MORE
![Fruitport celebrates 50 years of football by putting up 50 points against Ludington [VIDEO]](https://localsportsjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/Fruitport-football-helmet.png)
Sep 28, 2013 Trojan offense rolls to 50-10 victory behind Derek White’s 252 rushing yards and Mitchell Reyes’ four-TD performance By Mark Lewis Local Sports Journal FRUITPORT – What better way to celebrate 50 years of Fruitport Trojan football than to beat a conference opponent... READ MORE
![Fruitport senior left tackle Chris Hendricks is ready to roll [video]](https://localsportsjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/Week-5-feature-Fruitport-Chris-Hendricks-banner.jpg)
Sep 26, 2013 Potential Big Ten college recruit stays focused on what matters in Trojan country By Mark Lewis Local Sports Journal FRUITPORT – Just talking to him, Fruitport senior left tackle Chris Hendricks doesn’t immediately strike one as the monosyllabic stereotype linemen are... READ MORE
![Nate McLouth reaches 100 career Major League home runs [VIDEO]](https://localsportsjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/nate-mclouth-e1348144097426.png)
Sep 26, 2013 By Jason Goorman Local Sports Journal Milestones deserve to be acknowledged and Nate McLouth reached one on Tuesday. The Whitehall slugger hit his 100th career Major League home run in Baltimore's 3-2 loss to the Toronto Blue Jays. The solo shot came in the third inni... READ MORE
![Dylan Mines pops in a pair of goals in Western Michigan Christian’s 3-1 soccer victory over Whitehall [VIDEO]](https://localsportsjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/IMG_0332.jpg)
Sep 21, 2013 Local Sports Journal Dylan Mines turned his first Warrior Weekend into a memorable one on Saturday at Warrior Field. Mines, a freshman, scored two goals and led the Western Michigan Christian Warriors to a 3-1 nonleague soccer victory over the Whitehall Vikings. Mines ... READ MORE
![Offense on full display in Mona Shores’ bout against Grand Haven [VIDEO]](https://localsportsjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/032b.jpg)
Sep 21, 2013 Local Sports Journal Mona Shores and Grand Haven had over 660 combined yards of offense Friday night. And that was just on the scoring drives. The Sailors came out on top 42-35 despite holding a comfortable three-touchdown lead in the second half. The Local Sports Journa... READ MORE
![First-half blitz propels Shelby past rival Montague [video]](https://localsportsjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/Shelby-Football.png)
Sep 21, 2013 Tigers score first 26 points of the contest to skate to 33-7 win over Wildcats By Mark Lewis Local Sports Journal SHELBY – Don’t look now but in two weeks, the Shelby Tigers just might give Oakridge a run for its money. The host Tigers staked their claim Friday ni... READ MORE
![Highlights from Muskegon’s stomping of Rockford [VIDEO]](https://localsportsjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/IMG_0296.jpg)
Sep 14, 2013 By Jason Goorman Local Sports Journal Muskegon kept the pressure pumping against Rockford on Friday. The Big Reds showed just why they could be considered a top team in the state. Deshawn Thrower also might be a better football player than he is a basketball player. ... READ MORE
![Rockford no match for lights-out Muskegon [video]](https://localsportsjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/Big-Reds-John-Hall-2-banner.jpg)
Sep 14, 2013 Holding the Rams to just 107 total yards, while scoring 45 unanswered points, the Big Reds make huge statement By Mark Lewis Local Sports Journal MUSKEGON – It might have been the high school football game of the week in the state of Michigan, but from the looks of it,... READ MORE
Sep 12, 2013 Explosive senior is a two-way weapon By Mark Lewis Local Sports Journal MUSKEGON – Sure, the latest edition of the Muskegon Big Red varsity football team certainly is stacked with talent, with several Division 1 college prospects and big-play athletes dotting the roste... READ MORE
![For Chris Bobryk kiteboarding is his way [VIDEO]](https://localsportsjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/GH-kite-3a.jpg)
Sep 08, 2013 By Jason Goorman Local Sports Journal Making an effort toward legendary status doesn't just take hard work, one needs skill. Chris Bobryk has demonstrated both when it comes to his kiteboarding efforts. The Whitehall native Bobryk doesn't just catch wind, he control... READ MORE
![Friday night Highlights of Oakridge’s win over Montague [VIDEO]](https://localsportsjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/Oakridge-stencil.png)
Sep 08, 2013 Local Sports Journal Oakridge faced off against Montague on Friday and the Local Sports Journal was on hand to catch some of the action. Check out a few highlights from the Eagle's impressive 41-14 win over Montague. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H_7hpSJeaFQ... READ MORE
![Oakridge dominates rival Montague in key West Michigan Conference showdown [video]](https://localsportsjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/Shoop-Scores-led-by-Wambaugh.jpg)
Sep 07, 2013 By Mark Lewis Local Sports Journal MONTAGUE – Heading into Friday night’s contest with West Michigan Conference rival Montague, Oakridge head coach Cary Harger said he was a bit concerned his team may be due for a letdown after last weekend’s emotional 31-25 victory ove... READ MORE
![Shoreline Insurance Week 2 Football: LSJ writers take their picks and get their lumps [VIDEO] (updated)](https://localsportsjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/shoreline_ad_300x176.jpg)
Sep 06, 2013 By Jason Goorman Local Sports Journal Maybe we can blame the weather. After all, last weekend the temperatures were in the high 80s and everyone was in a summer mood. Who was thinking about football? Apparently not Local Sports Journal writers Ron Rop, Dave Tomczak and... READ MORE
![Oakridge duo look forward to Montague after big West Catholic win [video]](https://localsportsjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/Week-2-Oakridge-Feature.jpg)
Sep 04, 2013 By Mark Lewis Local Sports Journal MUSKEGON – It was an almost storybook ending last Friday night when the Oakridge Eagles defeated Grand Rapids West Catholic, the team that sent the previously undefeated Eagles home last season in the district final game after a 10-0 sta... READ MORE
![Muskegon Mustangs semifinal highlights in win over Detroit [VIDEO]](https://localsportsjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/IMG_0655.jpg)
Sep 01, 2013 Local Sports Journal The Muskegon Mustangs are heading to the Great Midwest Football League championship. Evest Briggs' 82-yard interception touchdown return secured the 42-34 win for Muskegon. Check out a few highlights from Saturday's game. http://www.youtube.com/wa... READ MORE
![Farley’s Bucs made flashes but never could reach its tempo against Muskegon [VIDEO]](https://localsportsjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/Grand-Haven-stencil.png)
Aug 30, 2013 By John Jarvi Local Sports Journal GRAND HAVEN -- The run of football losses by the Muskegon Big Reds to the Grand Haven Buccaneers ended Friday, Aug. 30, when the visiting Big Reds rolled to a 41-7 non-league victory. Grand Haven showed flashes on offense, but the Buccane... READ MORE
![Mona Shores puts it together in 2nd half to down rival Muskegon Catholic 25-16 [with Video]](https://localsportsjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/A96I4875.jpg)
Aug 30, 2013 Sailors spoil Czerwon’s debut By Mark Lewis Local Sports Journal MUSKEGON - The stage certainly was set for drama Thursday night at historic Kehren Stadium as two long-time rivals, host Muskegon Catholic Central and Mona Shores, faced off for the 50th time in as m... READ MORE
![Chicken Coop wins championship of I am Basketball League [VIDEO]](https://localsportsjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/basketball-2.jpg)
Aug 28, 2013 By Jason Goorman Local Sports Journal If there ever was a time for Muskegon High School Athletic Director Keith Guy to find his range at the free throw line, it was Tuesday night with two seconds left in the championship game of the I Am Basketball League. Guy made one of ... READ MORE