Dec 28, 2023 LocalSportsJournal.com GRAND RAPIDS - The Mona Shores boys basketball team earned a commanding win over Fowler at the Cornerstone University Holiday Tournament on Thursday. The Sailors came out hot and blew by Fowler, 63-25. Jonathan Pittman dominated his way to 15 points and ... READ MORE
Dec 28, 2023 LocalSportsJournal.com The Muskegon Lumberjacks let in five straight goals on Thursday against the Under-18 Team USA squad resulting in a 9-3 loss in Plymouth. The Jacks snapped their three-game winning streak and are now 15-10-2 on the season, good for 32 points and fifth plac... READ MORE
Dec 25, 2023 By Ron Pesch LocalSportsJournal.com Winner of three of the six previous Class A basketball state championships, Muskegon Heights appeared to be headed toward, at a minimum, another trip to Lansing in March of 1960. “Defending champion Lansing Sexton or high-powered Mus... READ MORE
Dec 22, 2023 LocalSportsJournal.com SCOTTVILLE -- Hot shooting by Mallory Miller helped carry the Mason County Central girls basketball team to a dominating 55-10 win over White Cloud on Thursday night. Miller knocked down three 3-point baskets in the first quarter as the Spartans rolle... READ MORE
Dec 19, 2023 By Greg Gielczyk LocalSportsJournal.com MANISTEE -- It was never a contest after the first couple of minutes. Bombing away from 3-point land right off the bat, the Whitehall Vikings blitzed the Manistee Mariners, hitting for 10 shots from beyond the arc on the night and rolle... READ MORE
Dec 18, 2023 LocalSportsJournal.com A special night of entertainment celebrating local athletes is on the horizon. "Varsity Blues Athletic Sports Awards Show" is slated for Feb. 17 at the Frauenthal Theater in downtown Muskegon. The show, sponsored by the Local Sports Journal, will be... READ MORE
Dec 17, 2023 By Dave Hart LocalSportsJournal.com MUSKEGON – A big lead in a hockey game doesn’t guarantee a win and the Muskegon Lumberjacks almost learned that the hard way on Saturday night. The Jacks came out of the gate swinging, scoring three goals in the first 2:14 of the con... READ MORE
Dec 16, 2023 LocalSportsJournal.com The Hart boys basketball team could not find answers for Big Rapids in its 74-49 loss on Friday. The Pirates trailed 15-10 after the first quarter and 36-20 at halftime. Big Rapids pushed its lead even further in the third, leading 58-38. Blake ... READ MORE
Dec 15, 2023 LocalSportsJournal.com The White Cloud girls’ basketball team struggled offensively in a 52-25 loss to Central Montcalm on Friday night. The Indians kept it close during the opening quarter, trailing by a 12-9 margin but they failed to keep the contest close the rest of the w... READ MORE
Dec 15, 2023 LocalSportsJournal.com MUSKEGON - The Muskegon Catholic Central boys basketball team was handed a loss by visiting Grand River Prep on Thursday. The Crusaders fell behind early and lost, 78-56. Owen Lyonnais led the Crusaders with 19 points, seven rebounds and three assi... READ MORE
Dec 14, 2023 LocalSportsJournal.com NORTH MUSKEGON - The North Muskegon boys basketball team breezed by WMC-Rivers foe Hesperia on Thursday. The Norse topped the Panthers, 65-17. “We got off to a good start and kept it going through the first half,” said Norse coach Chuck Rypstra... READ MORE
Dec 14, 2023 LocalSportsJournal.com MONTAGUE - The Whitehall boys basketball team continued to flex its muscle with Camden Thompson leading the way. The Vikings ran past Montague on Thursday evening and Thompson had a career night. The Vikings bagged another WMC-Lakes victory with a 66-... READ MORE
Dec 14, 2023 LocalSportsJournal.com FREMONT - The Fruitport boys basketball team topped Fremont 49-38 on Thursday evening. The Trojans went up 26-18 at half-time and maintained the pace. “We got off to a solid start tonight, but the difference today was we were able to sustain it a... READ MORE
Dec 11, 2023 By Greg Gielczyk LocalSportsJournal.com SCOTTVILLE -- When two inter-county rivals renew acquaintances whether it be on the football field or the basketball court, there's always a little extra oomph added to the mix. The atmosphere just gets a bit more electrifying. ... READ MORE
Dec 11, 2023 LocalSportsJournal.com PENTWATER -- Pentwater's girls basketball team had little trouble dispatching Fruitport Calvary Christian, cruising to a 41-17 victory over the Eagles in a non-league game Monday night at home. "Our goal was to come out quick in the first quarter, and I... READ MORE
Dec 10, 2023 LocalSportsJournal.com JACKSON - The Montague girls wrestling team opened the season with a runner-up finish at the East Jackson Girls Wrestling Tournament on Friday. The action went into the early morning but it wasn’t an issue for the Wildcats. “The tournament didn... READ MORE
Dec 10, 2023 LocalSportsJournal.com MUSKEGON -- After sputtering a little to start the game, Manistee's girls basketball team gradually picked up steam and finished with a 50-33 victory over Orchard View Friday night. Once they found their sea legs, the Mariners were able to hold court ... READ MORE
Dec 10, 2023 LocalSportsJournal.com MUSKEGON - The Muskegon girls basketball team fell to East Kentwood 53-42 at home on Friday. The Big Reds trailed 25-17 at the halftime break and failed to close the deficit down the stretch. Foul trouble and missed free throws contributed to the l... READ MORE
Dec 10, 2023 By Dave Hart LocalSportsJournal.com MUSKEGON – After having a rough season last year, it was important for the Muskegon Risers to start on the right foot this season. The Risers managed to win just two games last year and their leading scorer, hometown native Miguel Flor... READ MORE
Dec 09, 2023 LocalSportsJournal.com The Muskegon Lumberjacks offense had a third-period wake-up call in their 6-2 win over Sioux Falls on Saturday. The Jacks scored four goals in the final period, snapping a short, two-game losing streak. Muskegon is now 13-9-2 on the season, good for ... READ MORE