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
Dec 09, 2023 LocalSportsJournal.com The past cannot be changed—but friends lost will not be forgotten. Mona Shores hockey took time on Saturday afternoon to retire jersey No. 22 that was worn by their friend and teammate, the late Brennan Dethloff, who passed away in 2021. The ... READ MORE
Dec 09, 2023 LocalSportsJournal.com MUSKEGON - The Montague boys basketball team topped Orchard View 52-31 on Friday night. The Wildcats needed a solid fourth quarter to tap down the Cardinals. Montague led just 10-7 after the first quarter and 20-17 at halftime. They continued to ... READ MORE
Dec 09, 2023 LocalSportsJournal.com NORTON SHORES - The Western Michigan Christian girls basketball team notched an Alliance League victory against rival Muskegon Catholic Central on Friday. The Warriors topped the Crusaders, 65-12. With a 27-0 lead after the first quarter, the Warri... READ MORE
Dec 09, 2023 LocalSportsJournal.com WHITE CLOUD - The White Cloud boys basketball team opened its CSAA schedule with a 66-50 win over Tri-County on Friday. The Indians used a balanced scoring night and team hustle to run away with the victory. Jared Watson and Noah Robinson paced Whi... READ MORE
Dec 09, 2023 LocalSportsJournal.com LAKEVIEW - The Grant boys basketball team blew past Lakeview with an 82-32 CSAA win on Friday. The Tigers used a balanced attack as nine players tallied points in the win. Zaiden Phillips led the way with 17 points and Ethan DeLong followed with 15... READ MORE
Dec 09, 2023 LocalSportsJournal.com The Muskegon Lumberjacks dropped their second straight contest as they fell to the Sioux Falls Stampede 5-3 on Friday night at the Denny Sanford Premier Center in South Dakota. The Lumberjacks are now 12-9-2 on the season, good for 26 points and a tie... READ MORE
Dec 09, 2023 LocalSportsJournal.com The Reeths-Puffer boys’ basketball squad won a tight, low-scoring contest against Grand Haven on Friday night by a 38-34 margin. The Rockets trailed 8-7 at the end of the first quarter, led 12-11 at halftime and had a 28-26 advantage going into the ... READ MORE
Dec 09, 2023 LocalSportsJournal.com The Grand Haven girls’ basketball squad cruised to a 55-32 win over Reeths-Puffer in non-conference action on Friday night. Mallory Woiteshek paced the Bucs with 13 points and 11 rebounds, while Gillian Sorrelle added 12 and Maddie Schopf scored 10.... READ MORE
Dec 08, 2023 LocalSportsJournal.com WALKERVILLE -- Bear Lake came into Friday night's game undefeated, but Walkerville spoiled the streak with a 47-35 victory at home in the West Michigan D League. Zeontae De La Paz dominated the area inside the paint and was a defensive monster for the... READ MORE
Dec 08, 2023 By Greg Gielczyk LocalSportsJournal.com SCOTTVILLE -- It was a battle all the way through during Friday night's boys basketball game, with North Muskegon coming away with a hard-earned 60-50 West Michigan Conference Rivers Division decision over Mason County Central in Scottv... READ MORE
Dec 08, 2023 LocalSportsJournal.com MUSKEGON -- The Oakridge boys' basketball team set the tone early, and rode a big lead all the way to a convincing 53-36 West Michigan Conference Lakes Division win over Manistee at home Friday night. It was the Eagles' fifth straight win. The Eagl... READ MORE
Dec 08, 2023 LocalSportsJournal.com LUDINGTON -- The Ludington boys' basketball team rebounded in a big way during the second half Friday night for a come-from-behind, 67-57 victory over the visiting Fremont Packers. Fremont jumped out to a big lead, canning six 3-pointers, but Ludingto... READ MORE
Dec 08, 2023 LocalSportsJournal.com NORTON SHORES - The Mona Shores boys' basketball team routed Grand Rapids Kenowa Hills 81-52 on Friday. The Sailors set the tone early and used a strong defensive effort to seal the win. Jordan Bledsoe had 20 points and five assists, while Jonathan... READ MORE
Dec 08, 2023 LocalSportsJournal.com PENTWATER – Pentwater’s boys basketball team made it three straight wins to start the year as they downed Marion 48-33 on Friday. The Falcons started the night strong on defense, holding Marion to just eight points in the first quarter. Unfortunat... READ MORE
Dec 08, 2023 LocalSportsJournal.com ALLENDALE - The Mona Shores girls basketball team clawed back to take down Allendale with a 38-28 win on Friday evening. The Sailors were behind 22-14 after the first half, but went on a 24-6 scoring run to destroy the deficit. Katie Phillips led w... READ MORE
Dec 08, 2023 By Brendan Samuels LocalSportsJournal.com SHELBY – Not often does a team carry a 25-point lead into the fourth quarter, only to watch it disappear over the game’s final frame. That’s exactly what happened to Hart boys basketball when they survived a late push by leag... READ MORE
Dec 08, 2023 LocalSportsJournal.com FRUITPORT - The Fruitport Calvary Christian boys' basketball team earned its third win in just three days against a pesky Kent City squad on Friday, edging the Eagles 67-62. “I give our kids incredible credit for battling this one out on very tired ... READ MORE
Dec 08, 2023 LocalSportsJournal.com The Spring Lake girls’ basketball team came out strong during the second half, leading to a 47-37 non-conference win over Zeeland East on the road on Friday night. The Lakers trailed 11-7 after the opening quarter and 19-17 at halftime. Spring La... READ MORE
Dec 08, 2023 LocalSportsJournal.com The Newaygo boys’ basketball team started off strong and kept the momentum in an 88-73 win over Central State Activities Association league foe Central Montcalm on Friday night. The Lions jumped out to a 27-15 lead after the first quarter before ext... READ MORE