Sep 09, 2023 LocalSportsJournal.com HESPERIA – After a high scoring affair with Hart left White Cloud with their first loss of the season last week, the Indians bounced back with a 28-7 win over Hesperia on Friday. White Cloud’s defense stole the show. That defense took care of the Pant... READ MORE
Sep 06, 2023 LocalSportsJournal.com HESPERIA -The North Muskegon volleyball team took down Hesperia in three sets on Tuesday. The Norse won 25-13, 25-10 and 25-15. “The girls came out strong with lots of energy and executed,” said Coach Kammie Eaker. “We wanted to mix up our offense ... READ MORE
Sep 01, 2023 LocalSportsJournal.com ST.LOUIS- – The Hesperia Panthers couldn’t keep momentum rolling from their week one victory as they fell to St. Louis on the road, 16-6. Hesperia had to rely on their passing game, as it became clear that running the ball wasn’t going to work. Skyl... READ MORE
Aug 27, 2023 LocalSportsJournal.com BENZONIA – Eleven teams from across West Michigan were present at Benzie Central High School on Saturday for the Annual Pete Moss Invitational. It was Mason County Eastern’s (MCE) boys' that came out on top. The Cardinals took first in the boys' smal... READ MORE
Aug 26, 2023 LocalSportsJournal.com MUSKEGON HEIGHTS -- The Hesperia-Muskegon Heights football game ended after one half on Friday night due to injuries that left the Tigers without enough healthy players. Hesperia led 22-0 when the game was stopped. "We were basically down to 12 or 13 kid... READ MORE
Jun 12, 2023 LocalSportsJournal.com WHITEHALL--The West Michigan Conference Rivers Division champion North Muskegon landed seven players on the All-Conference baseball team. Mason County Central followed with three selections. The Norse claimed the title with a 12-0 conference ... READ MORE
Jun 06, 2023 LocalSportsJournal.com WHITEHALL--The West Michigan Conference Rivers Division All-Conference softball team was recently announced with conference champion Ravenna and runner-up Holton leading the way in the selection process. The Bulldogs finished the season with a 10-0 league... READ MORE
Jun 06, 2023 LocalSportsJournal.com SCOTTVILLE--The West Michigan Conference all-conference golf team has been announced for the 2023 season. Logan Pike from North Muskegon headed up the team. He was followed by Rylee Pierce from Holton. Mason County Central's Dakota Sterley finished in th... READ MORE
Jun 03, 2023 The feature photo is courtesy of Holton Photographer Dan Packard LocalSportsJournal.com HESPERIA -- The Holton Red Devils quickly took care of their business on Friday in winning a Division 4 district softball crown. In the opener, Holton defeated host Hesperia, 15-0. In the d... READ MORE
Jun 01, 2023 LocalSports Journal.com SHELBY--Local Sports Journal is excited to announce the addition of local sportswriter Brendan Samuels to its staff as a contributing writer. Samuels has been writing for publications in some capacity for the past 7 years. Starting out his career in th... READ MORE
May 31, 2023 LocalSportsJournal.com LEROY--A pitching duel between Hesperia baseball and Pine River ended with the Panthers falling short, 1-0. Hesperia deployed an odd rotational approach on the hill, using three separate arms through seven innings. Armando Escobedo earned the start, pitch... READ MORE
May 30, 2023 LocalSportsJournal.com TWIN LAKE--Two area golfers qualified for their Division 4 golf state meet after their performances on Tuesday at regionals. Pentwater's Elias Marjasalo and Kolenda both qualified in the 90-degreee heat at Stonegate Golf Club in Twin Lake. No area teams ... READ MORE
May 25, 2023 LocalSportsJournal.com MUSKEGON -- The North Muskegon Norsemen wrapped up the league title in the West Michigan Conference Rivers Division with a victory on Thursday in the league's final golf jamboree. The meet was played at Bent Pine Course. North Muskegon shot a 168, which ... READ MORE
May 24, 2023 LocalSportsJournal.com KENT CITY -- The Kent City Eagles gained early control of their game against Hesperia on Wednesday and cruised to a 13-9 victory. The host Eagles scored three in the first and five in the second to grab an 8-0 lead. They added five more in the fourth in... READ MORE
May 24, 2023 LocalSportsJournal.com SHELBY -- In a West Michigan Conference Rivers Division doubleheader at home Tuesday, the Shelby baseball team swept the Hesperia Panthers, 7-3 and 12-2. In the first game, Danien Garcia was the winning pitcher, allowing five hits, walking one and strikin... READ MORE
May 23, 2023 LocalSportsJournal.com SILVER LAKE -- The Pentwater Falcons ran away with the title in the Oceana Cup. The event was at Golden Sands Golf Club at Silver Lake. The Falcons shot a 299, followed by Shelby with 389. Hart finished with 403. Hesperia finished at 428. Shelby was led... READ MORE
May 21, 2023 LocalSports Journal.com BRETHREN--The Pentwater Falcons' boys track team is heading to the state finals after a second-place finish at the Division 4 regionals on Saturday. The meet was at Brethren High School. Wyoming Potters House claimed the title after amassing 182 points.... READ MORE
May 21, 2023 Local Sports Journal.com BRETHREN--The Mason County Eastern girls track team came in third place at the MHSAA Division 4 regionals on Saturday. Western Michigan Christian finished fourth in the meet, which was at Brethren High School. Mason County Eastern sophomore Payton Hayn... READ MORE
May 15, 2023 LocalSportsJournal.com HOLTON -- The first game was tight, the second game not so much as Holton swept a West Michigan Conference River Division softball doubleheader against visiting Hesperia. In the opener, Holton scored two runs in the first and two in the second and made it... READ MORE
May 10, 2023 LocalSportsJournal.com HESPERIA -- Hart and Hesperia split a West Michigan Conference Rivers Division baseball doubleheader on Tuesday. Hart won the opener 10-3 and Hesperia took the nightcap, 9-8. The Pirates enjoyed solid pitching and good hitting in the opener, with Ty Sc... READ MORE