Category: Area News

Two playoffs decide Second Junior Patriot Cup Classic

Jul 11, 2013 By John Jarvi Local Sports Journal Two playoffs to decide titles highlighted the final day of the 36-hole Second Junior Patriot Cup Classic at Grand Haven Golf Club. Jason Paek, of Glenview, IL, and Ryan Starkman, of Mount Prospect, IL, both won titles in extra-hole playof... READ MORE

Dan Bylsma to coach Team USA in 2014 Winter Olympics

Jun 28, 2013 Local Sports Journal Pittsburgh Penguin coach and area native Dan Bylsma will be coaching team USA at the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia. "I'm excited and honored," the Western Michigan Christian grad said in a text to the LSJ. Bylsma led his Penguins to the E... READ MORE

A whole lot of new – and old – at annual Seaway Run

Jun 22, 2013 By Mark Lewis Local Sports Journal MUSKEGON - There was a whole lot that was new at this year's Mercy Health Seaway Run, such as a new course route, new course lengths, a new finish line location and a new men's 5k winner. But then, there were a couple things that seemed... READ MORE

Mercy Health Seaway Run set for Saturday

Jun 18, 2013 Local Sports Journal Saturday's annual Mercy Health Seaway Run has added a new twist for what is expected to be another huge turnout in downtown Muskegon. The event includes 5K and 15K races, the same as it's been for years, however, this year, the event will include a half... READ MORE

LSJ summer 13: Day 1, video contest

Jun 17, 2013 By Jason Goorman Local Sports Journal That's right, you heard it here. Video Contest Summer 13 is upon us. Over the course of the next seven weeks, the LSJ will be posting its 2012-13 Season 1 video highlights. Each game was special, moments were unforgettable and that's w... READ MORE