Apr 18, 2014 I will admit it. About a month ago, I thought the Red Wings streak of 22 straight years in the NHL playoffs was going to end. A rash of injuries had the Red Wings on the outside looking in with only nine games remaining in the season. But this young group of Red Wing... READ MORE
Apr 18, 2014 Local Sports Journal As if a Class A state championship wasn’t enough for Muskegon Big Red coach Keith Guy, he’s now gearing up to serve as an assistant coach at the 13th annual Jordan Brand Classic in Brooklyn, N.Y. The Friday, April 18 event will feature 26 of the... READ MORE
Apr 17, 2014 Local Sports Journal The Grand Haven softball team put the area on notice Thursday by sweeping a doubleheader from highly-regarded North Muskegon, 5-4 and 8-5. Mikayla Gronback’s RBI double in the top of the seventh lifted the Bucs over the Norse in Game 1. Grand Have... READ MORE
Apr 17, 2014 Local Sports Journal Ravenna and Shelby battled to a 1-1 tie Thursday in a West Michigan Conference soccer match. Shelby scored the only goal of the first half. The named of the scorer was not available. Emma Pahl scored for Ravenna in the second half with an assist from Ja... READ MORE
Apr 17, 2014 Local Sports Journal The Reeths-Puffer baseball team remained undefeated on the season by rolling over Muskegon 17-1 Thursday in a three-inning O-K Black Conference game. Rocket pitcher Branden Stack made his varsity debut by throwing a one-hitter with three strikeouts and ... READ MORE
Apr 17, 2014 Local Sports Journal The Muskegon Community College softball team welcomed back decent weather Thursday with a doubleheader sweep of the Davenport University junior varsity team. MCC won the first game 3-0. Jayhawk pitcher Megan Jean was the star, pitching a no-hitter with ... READ MORE
Apr 17, 2014 Local Sports Journal Muskegon Lumberjack forward Cullen Hurley has committed to spending his collegiate career with the Wisconsin Badgers. The Eagan, Minn. native wrapped up his United States Hockey League career in Muskegon this season with 12 points (two goals ... READ MORE
Apr 17, 2014 Local Sports Journal A field of up to 14 schools is expected to be entered Friday when Reeths-Puffer holds its 14th Annual Rocket Invite prep track meet. The invitational helps kick off the big meet events on the West Michigan high school track schedule. Area teams expe... READ MORE
Apr 17, 2014 Local Sports Journal Muskegon Community College swept its softball doubleheader against Lake Michigan College on Wednesday. The Jayhawks won 5-3 in Game 1 and 12-4 in the nightcap. After taking a 3-2 first inning lead in the opener, MCC added two more runs in the third inni... READ MORE
Apr 16, 2014 Local Sports Journal Mona Shores fell to Northview Wednesday in a non-league tennis matchup. Mona Shores' Claire DeYoung fell 6-2, 6-1 to Claire Stan at No. 1 singles. Sophie Gossett lost 6-0, 6-2 to Northview's Bridget Silva at No. 2 singles and Madison Hronek fell 6-3, 6-... READ MORE
Apr 16, 2014 Local Sports Journal Oakridge couldn’t keep its early momentum going against Holland Black River and ended up on the short end of a 2-1 decision Wednesday in non-league soccer action. Brandy Weaver scored seven minutes into the contest, giving Oakridge a 1-0 lead. Nichole... READ MORE
Apr 16, 2014 Local Sports Journal Kylie Masko pitched five innings of shutout softball in Grand Haven’s 2-0 win over Zeeland East Wednesday in a non-league matchup. The win was the Bucs’ first of the season. Grand Haven jumped on the board in the first inning when Jordan Buckin... READ MORE
Apr 16, 2014 Local Sports Journal The Mona Shores girls soccer team couldn’t overcome a rough first half Wednesday and dropped a 3-1 decision to East Kentwood in non-league action. 'The Sailors trailed 2-0 at halftime and never recovered. Jess Gauthier scored the lone goal for Mona... READ MORE
Apr 16, 2014 Local Sports Journal Muskegon Catholic Central and Mona Shores renewed their cross-town rivalry in high school baseball Wednesday, with the Crusaders grabbing an 8-3 win. The two teams looked like they might have a tight contest as the Sailors led 2-1 after the first inn... READ MORE
Apr 16, 2014 Local Sports Journal The second national signing period in college hockey started Wednesday and the Muskegon Lumberjacks had a player snapped up by Michigan State. Defenseman Carson Gatt officially signed his national letter of intent to play for the Spartans next seaso... READ MORE
Apr 15, 2014 Local Sports Journal The Oakridge girls soccer team is taking up where they left off last season. The reigning conference champion Oakridge Eagles showed why they are the class of the league Tuesday after dominating conference opponent Montague 7-0. “Overall it was a g... READ MORE
Apr 15, 2014 Local Sports Journal The soccer season has officially started for Muskegon Catholic Central. The Crusaders girls shutout Grand Rapids Covenant Christian, 2-0 on Tuesday. Natalie Bertolone put MCC up 1-0 in the second half after a 0-0 halftime score. Adeline Bonnette set... READ MORE
Apr 15, 2014 Local Sports Journal This week, the Power Hour, a local radio show hosted by John Russell and Mike Taylor, welcomes new Grant football coach Scott Keeylan. The program runs each Wednesday from 5-6 p.m. on 98.3 FM, and covers area sports news and provides interviews with loc... READ MORE
Apr 15, 2014 Local Sports Journal The North Ottawa Recreational Authority is hosting signups for its spring youth sessions. The AIM USA tumbling and gymnastics for 4-12 year olds will take place on Mondays from April 21-June 9 at Griffin Elementary gym in Grand Haven. Youth sports ... READ MORE
Apr 15, 2014 By Steve Gunn Local Sports Journal HOLTON - Holton softball coach Jeremy Hartwick had enough to be excited about with the return of three standouts this season – Rachel Younts, Ashley Friend and Jacki Stone – plus three other starters from last year’s state semifinal te... READ MORE