Apr 02, 2025 LocalSportsJournal.com SPRING LAKE - The Grand Haven softball team took both games in the Drawbridge Classic against cross-town rival Spring Lake on Tuesday. The Bucs allowed no hits and cruised to a 17-0 win in the opener and took game two, 19-11. The Lakers’ Khloe Siler ga... READ MORE
Mar 25, 2025 MUSKEGON - The Grand Haven girls' soccer team began its season with a 1-0 win over Reeths-Puffer at Eric Marcil Field in Muskegon on Tuesday. The Bucs dominated possession from the start, but the Rockets were dangerous on the break, creating quality scoring chances in both halv... READ MORE
Mar 25, 2025 LocalSportsJournal.com SPRING LAKE - The Spring Lake girls' lacrosse team opened the 2025 season in grand style with a 17-4 victory over the Grand Haven Buccaneers. Stafford Sieracki and Micah Gawronski led the Lakers with four goals each. Aubrey Llewellyn added three and Sophi... READ MORE
Mar 20, 2025 LocalSportsJournal.com NORTON SHORES - The Mona Shores girls' lacrosse team opened the season with a 16-5 non-conference rout over cross-bridge rival Grand Haven that was cut short by rain on Wednesday. “You never know what to expect in your first game. Only having... READ MORE
Mar 18, 2025 By Ron Rop LocalSportsJournal.com NORTON SHORES - The Grand Haven girls' basketball team knew exactly what to expect from the Rockford Rams in its Division 1 quarterfinal matchup on Tuesday night. The top-ranked Rams (26-1) defeated the Bucs twice during the regular season... READ MORE
Mar 13, 2025 LocalSportsJournal.com The Local Sports Journal hosted its Second Annual Varsity Blues Athletic Awards show on March 8 at the Frauenthal Theater in downtown Muskegon. The evening included a blues band, the recognition of three-sport athletes throughout the area and naming the... READ MORE
Mar 13, 2025 LocalSportsJournal.com Nine local high school bowlers were honored for their efforts this past season with all-state honors. The teams were announced by the Michigan High School Interscholastic Bowling Association. The Ravenna girls' team, which captured the Divisi... READ MORE
Mar 13, 2025 By Scott VanSickle LocalSportsJournal.com GRANDVILLE - It came down to the final seconds, but the Grand Haven girls' basketball team came up with key plays when it mattered most and edged Grand Rapids Forest Hills Northern 50-47 to claim a Division 1 regional title on Wedne... READ MORE
Mar 08, 2025 LocalSportsJournal.com HOLLAND - Grand Haven captured its first district title in 12 years on Friday night with a lopsided victory over Zeeland West. In the Dutch Dome in Holland, the Bucs defeated Zeeland West, 48-24. Mallory Woiteshek led the way with 21 points. She also had... READ MORE
Mar 06, 2025 LocalSportsJournal.com Local Sports Journal is excited to name the nominees for the top swimmers at its Second Annual Varsity Blues Athletic Awards Show on Saturday in downtown Muskegon's Frauenthal Theater. The Rob Peel Swimming Award is set to be the first swimming award ... READ MORE
Mar 05, 2025 LocalSportsJournal.com HOLLAND - The Grand Haven girls' basketball team made quick work of Holland West Ottawa on Wednesday night. The Bucs, led by senior Gillian Sorrelle, defeated the Panthers, 65-34, in the Division 1 district semifinals. Grand Haven will take on Zee... READ MORE
Mar 01, 2025 LocalSportsJournal.com DETROIT - Grand Haven's Gracey Barry is a wrestling state champion. Barry completed her state title seeking task by defeating Whitehall's Kassie Sapp in the 115-pound weight class on Saturday in the MHSAA's individual wrestling state finals at Detro... READ MORE
Mar 01, 2025 LocalSportsJournal.com The following are pairings, sites and times for this week’s Division 1, 2, 3, and 4 girls basketball district tournaments involving area teams. The winners of each district will advance to next week’s regional completion at various sites. DIVIS... READ MORE
Mar 01, 2025 LocalSportsJournal.com A talented group of area bowlers took to the lanes on Saturday for the MHSAA state finals in singles. Mona Shores' Derek Kern and Ravenna sophomore Taylor Nutt had the most success in their respective divisions. Kern bowled a 300 during the six-game quali... READ MORE
Mar 01, 2025 LocalSportsJournal.com The Grand Haven boys basketball team could not withstand a Holland West Ottawa second-half surge in its 66-58 district final loss on Friday. The Bucs came out with a balanced first-quarter attack and led 20-15. Seven different players scored for Grand... READ MORE
Mar 01, 2025 Muskegon's Frauenthal Theater and Local Sports Journal are hosting the second annual Varsity Blues Athletic Awards Show on March 8. The unique event is part of the evening that celebrates the excellence of student athletes from around the area. (Tickets for the event can be purc... READ MORE
Feb 26, 2025 LocalSportsJournal.com GRAND HAVEN - The Grand Haven girls basketball team used a strong first quarter to cap off the regular season with a 54-40 victory over Traverse City Central on Tuesday evening. The Bucs fired off a 24-6 scoring run in the first quarter and led 38-19 by h... READ MORE
Feb 25, 2025 LocalSportsJournal.com Three area girls' bowling teams will be making the trek to the MHSAA state finals this weekend. Along with the three teams, 11 individuals qualified for state based on their performances at the regional tournaments. The girls from Orchard View claimed a ... READ MORE
Feb 25, 2025 LocalSportsJournal.com The area will be well represented this weekend when the MHSAA boys' bowling state finals are contested at four sites throughout the state. The boys from Oakridge qualified as a team after winning the Division 3 regional tournament at Northway Lanes in Mus... READ MORE
Feb 23, 2025 LocalSportsJournal.com The following are pairings, sites and times for this week’s Division 1, 2, 3, and 4 boys basketball district tournaments involving area teams. The winners of each district will advance to next week’s regional completion at various sites. DIVI... READ MORE