Oct 07, 2013 By Steve Gunn Local Sports Journal FRUITPORT - Last year was supposed to be the big year for the Fruitport boys soccer team. With a skilled crew of upperclassmen on the roster, the Trojans had great expectations. But there were a lot of dominant teams in the area in 2012, ... READ MORE
Oct 05, 2013 Local Sports Journal A big first half sparked Fruitport to a 44-0 football drubbing of Grant on Friday. The Trojans scored 37 first-half points. Derek White led Fruitport's ground attack with three touchdown runs and had 114 yard rushing on 16 attempts. Quarterback Luc ... READ MORE
Oct 04, 2013 Local Sports Journal Fruitport edged out a tough Reeths-Puffer defense for a 1-0 boys soccer win on Friday. Zach Gilson struck for the Trojans early in the second half off of a Andrew Frost assist. "It was a classic goal for us," said Fruitport coach Greg Kobylak. "Be... READ MORE
Oct 03, 2013 By Jim Moyes Local Sports Journal This ‘ole’ announcer is so upset with his picks for the last couple of weeks that I’ve decided to head back home this weekend to get this problem fixed. After meeting with many of my ‘bird dog snoops’ in some of my favorite ‘water... READ MORE
Oct 03, 2013 Local Sports Journal For the fourth time this season, the Fruitport Trojan boys soccer squad outlasted a team in overtime. The difference Wednesday night, however, was that a dramatic win sealed the Trojans’ sole claim to the Lakes 8 title, as Fruitport maintained its per... READ MORE
Oct 01, 2013 Local Sports Journal GIRLS GOLF at White Lake Golf Club 1, Mona Shores 192; 2, Fruitport 210; 3, Whitehall 251 MEDALIST: Rylee George 40. MONA SHORES: George 40, Darian Smith 46, Kendall McKinley 49, Amy gillings 57. Record: 16-1. FRUITPORT: Alexis Jackel 46, Taylor... READ MORE
Sep 29, 2013 Local Sports Journal Moan Shores didn’t let a second half deficit hold it back in its 4-3 boys soccer win over Fruitport on Saturday. The Sailors tallied three goals in the last ten minutes of action to top the Trojans. Christian Zurchauer started the late scoring ... READ MORE
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
Sep 26, 2013 Local Sports Journal FRUITPORT – It was one for the ages Thursday night as the Fruitport Trojans defeated Lakes 8 rival Spring Lake 5-4 in double overtime to remain undefeated in the league. Fruitport’s Zack Gilson finished with four goals in the victory. “A classi... READ MORE
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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
Sep 26, 2013 By Jim Moyes [email protected] Local Sports Journal Just when I was about to truly believe I have become a ‘gifted’ predictor of local high school football games, I got a real slap in the face with my mediocre record from week 4. If I don’t show a vast improvement with ... READ MORE
Sep 25, 2013 The Sailors take GMAA city title for sixth-straight time Local Sports Journal MUSKEGON – It was the same old story at Wednesday’s Greater Muskegon Athletic Association (GMAA) girls golf city tournament title. And for the Mona Shores golf squad, it’s one great story... READ MORE
Sep 25, 2013 By Steve Gunn Local Sports Journal FRUITPORT - Orchard View goaltender Diego Valdes nearly ruined Fruitport's perfect league record Tuesday night, and he's not even a real goaltender. But it takes more than a hot hand in goal to shut down the Trojan's potent offensive a... READ MORE
Sep 21, 2013 Local Sports Journal Fruitport rebounded from its tough loss to Spring Lake to earn a 34-7 Lakes 8 win over Tri-County on Friday night. Luc Kostamo, Mitchell Reyes, Colin Butler, Derek White and Andrew Slocum scored touchdowns for the Trojans. Kostamo was 13-of-19 passin... READ MORE
Sep 20, 2013 Trojan boys soccer program earns 300th win Local Sports Journal LUDINGTON – It was a big night for the Fruitport varsity boys soccer program. Like, a really big night. Not only did the Trojans outlast Lakes 8 Conference rival Ludington 4-3 in double overtime to rema... READ MORE
Sep 19, 2013 By Jim Moyes Local Sports Journal This week’s slate of games is loaded with some blockbuster lineups that will certainly challenge the prognosticating abilities of this ‘ole announcer. My only blip with my fearless picks last week was not picking those playoff bound Sai... READ MORE
Sep 17, 2013 Local Sports Journal The Fruitport boys soccer team remained unbeaten in Lakes 8 Conference play Tuesday with an 8-0 shutout of Fremont. "Our confidence is up as we head into the most important part of our schedule," said Fruitport coach Greg Kobylak. "We continue to lo... READ MORE
Sep 17, 2013 Local Sports JournalThe Fruitport boys soccer team remained unbeaten in Lakes 8 Conference play Tuesday with an 8-0 shutout of Fremont. "Our confidence is up as we head into the most important part of our schedule," said Fruitport coach Greg Kobylak. "We continue to look f... READ MORE
Sep 13, 2013 By Ron Rop Local Sports Journal SPRING LAKE – Defense wins championships, but on Friday night, the Spring Lake Lakers brought the coveted oar in the second annual Bayou Battle with the Fruitport Trojans. That Laker defense pitched a shutout and that led to a 10-9 vic... READ MORE
Sep 12, 2013 Local Sports Journal Fruitport came out firing in its 8-2 soccer victory over Howard City Tri-County. The Trojans (5-2-3, 2-0) scored four goals in each half as Dalton Mullennix tallied a hat trick. Zack Gilson’s breakaway goal gave Fruitport a 1-0 lead on a Noah Hen... READ MORE