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
Sep 12, 2013 [email protected] Local Sports Journal Now that my copy of the localsportsjournal Football Preview Edition has finally arrived down here in North Florida, I feel much more confident with these fearless picks for week No. 3. What a great job the staff did in putting the publica... READ MORE
Sep 10, 2013 Local Sports Journal Staff reports Fruitport took a 3-2 halftime lead against Grant on Tuesday and turned it into a 8-3 win. The Trojans were led by Zack Gilson and Dalton Mullennix as the pair scored two goals apiece. Jacob Clendenon, Bryan Rebone and Noah Hendricks ea... READ MORE
Sep 07, 2013 Local Sports Journal After testing itself against one of the best teams in the state, the Fruitport soccer team can feel pretty good about itself. The Trojans battled Grand Rapids Covenant Christian, which is ranked first in the state, to a 1-1 tie on Saturday. The s... READ MORE
Sep 07, 2013 Local Sports Journal Fruitport quarterback Luc Kostamo was a scoring machine Friday night, running for two touchdowns and passing for two more as the Trojans downed host Fremont 40-19 in a Lakes 8 conference matchup. Kostamo opened the scoring in the first quarter with a 38... READ MORE
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Sep 06, 2013 By Jason Goorman Local Sports Journal Maybe we can blame the weather. After all, last weekend the temperatures were in the high 80s and everyone was in a summer mood. Who was thinking about football? Apparently not Local Sports Journal writers Ron Rop, Dave Tomczak and... READ MORE
Sep 05, 2013 Local Sports Journal The Fruitport varsity soccer team is on a scoring tear. The Trojans started lighting up the scoreboard earlier this week with five goals in a shutout victory over Muskegon Catholic. And they kept it going in a big way Thursday, registering a 9-1 n... READ MORE
Sep 05, 2013 By Jim Moyes Local Sports Journal I’m glad I’m sequestered down here in the Sunshine State so I don’t have to show my self in shame for some of my misguided picks in week one. I again see some extremely tough games to find a winner for week 2 but how bout giving the �... READ MORE
Sep 04, 2013 Local Sports Journal Fruitport firepower was in effect against Muskegon Catholic Central on Tuesday. The Trojans won 5-0 and LSJ photographer Tim Reilly was on hand to get a taste of the action. ... READ MORE
Sep 03, 2013 By Steve Gunn Local Sports Journal FRUITPORT - Heading into the season, the Fruitport soccer team expected to be strong on the offensive end of the field. The Trojans demonstrated that firepower Tuesday night with a convincing 5-0 non-conference victory over Muskegon Cat... READ MORE
Aug 30, 2013 Local Sports Journal Fruitport gave Rockford a challenge in the first half but didn’t have a lot of second-half answers in its 5-1 loss Thursday. Alec Parker’s chip shot midway through the first half pushed Fruitport to trail 2-1 at halftime. Dalton Mullennix assisted o... READ MORE
Aug 30, 2013 By David Tomczak Local Sports Journal REETHS-PUFFER - On a day filled with activities to celebrate the "Rocket City Games," the Reeths-Puffer football team saved the best for last. The Rockets controlled the ground game, the clock, and the nonconference season opener again... READ MORE