Jan 16, 2014 Local Sports Journal A tough first half proved to be the downfall for the Holton girls basketball team, which fell 63-49 to Morley-Stanwood Thursday in Central State Activities Association action. The Red Devils (3-5, 3-4) fell behind 17-11 after one quarter and trailed 36-... READ MORE
Jan 15, 2014 Local Sports Journal The host Fremont Packer boys basketball squad dispensed with non-league rival Holton (1-4) Wednesday night, rolling to its fourth-straight victory 68-27. The Packers (5-2) led 22-8 after one and put the game away in the second behind a 25-5 run to lead ... READ MORE
Jan 13, 2014 Local Sports Journal Rachel Younts put up 17 points and 11 rebounds in Holton's 62-55 win over Big Rapids in a CSAA girls basketball matchup on Monday. The Red Devils closed out a close game with 24 fourth-quarter points. "It was a close game throughout," said Holton coa... READ MORE
Jan 10, 2014 Local Sports Journal It took over a month, but the Holton boys basketball squad notched its first win of the season Friday night, dispatching White Cloud 55-49 to escape with the Central States Activities Association victory. The visiting Red Devils (1-4) went up early by a... READ MORE
Jan 09, 2014 Local Sports Journal Leading by two, 13-11 at the half, the White Cloud girls basketball team held off the Holton Red Devils in the second half Thursday night to escape with the narrow 33-27 Central States Activities Conference victory. The Indians’ Ivery Cook led the way... READ MORE
Dec 19, 2013 Local Sports Journal HESPERIA – The Holton girls basketball team beat Hesperia Thursday night, rolling to the 49-32 victory in Central States Activities Conference action. Holton outscored Hesperia in every quarter and finished with three scorers in double figures. Jac... READ MORE
Dec 16, 2013 Local Sports Journal Holton couldn't withstand Reed City in girls basketball on Monday. The Red Devils fell 46-32 after Reed City pulled away in the fourth. Reed City scored 16 points in the final eight minutes and went 7-of-8 from the free throw line in the quarter. "It... READ MORE
Dec 12, 2013 Local Sports Journal The brand new high school basketball season is underway, and teams throughout the area are hitting the court with dreams of conference, district and state championships dancing in their heads. Local Sports Journal is ready to guide you into the new seas... READ MORE
Dec 09, 2013 Local Sports Journal HOLTON - The host Red Devils took control early Monday night versus Newaygo, running out to a 12-5 first-quarter lead over the Lions. And Holton never looked back, cruising to the 48-40 win over the Lions in Central States Activities Conference girls ba... READ MORE
Dec 03, 2013 Local Sports Journal Taylor Richards scored 20 points and Allyson Richards added 15 as Fruitport Calvary edged Holton 46-44 in a season opening game on Tuesday night. The teams were tied 22-all at halftime and FCC outscored the Red Devils 24-22 in the second half. Jacki ... READ MORE
Nov 04, 2013 Local Sports Journal HESPERIA – The Shelby Tigers easily advanced Monday, downing district tournament host Hesperia in a three-game district quarterfinals match. Shelby won 25-16, 25-12, 25-23. The Tigers were led by Sarajane Fortier’s 24 assists, while Hannah Debloi... READ MORE
Nov 04, 2013 Local Sports Journal HESPERIA – The Holton Red Devils’ season is over after Monday night’s three-game loss to White Cloud. Holton fell 25-15, 25-22, 25-10. The Indians move on to face Hart. In the other side of the bracket, Shelby downed host Hesperia in the lat... READ MORE
Oct 25, 2013 By Jason Goorman Local Sports Journal Can anyone believe it’s Week 9 already? It seems like yesterday we were planning our football tab for area pigskin fanatics. How many memories were made this season and how many more are right on the edge of becoming a dream come tru... READ MORE
Oct 24, 2013 Local Sports Journal Spring Lake sweeps Sparta Tri SPARTA – Spring Lake rolled into Sparta Thursday evening for a tri meet with the host Spartans and visiting White Cloud. The Lakers left with wins against both teams. Spring Lake defeated White Cloud 25-16, 25-20, a... READ MORE
Oct 23, 2013 Local Sports Journal VOLLEYBALL Morley Stanwood d. Holton 25-12, 25-17, 25-19 Holton stats SERVICE POINTS-ACES: Katie Wildfong 5-2, Felica Santos 4-2, Shelbey Younts 4-2. ATTACKES-KILLS: Jacki Stone 14-6. SETS-ASSISTS: Younts 38-11. BLOCKS: Rachel Younts 3. DIGS: Wildfo... READ MORE
Oct 22, 2013 Local Sports Journal Daily newspapers have downsized, and their coverage of local sports has decreased. That has left many of our local athletes - particularly high school kids - without the full recognition they deserve. The reporters at Local Sports Journal are dedicated ... READ MORE
Oct 17, 2013 By Jim Moyes Local Sports Journal How I wish I were back in the Port City this week to see who wins the big game Friday night at Mona Shores. There appears to be a number of area teams that are playoff bound this year, creating some interesting district clashes in a couple of w... READ MORE
Oct 12, 2013 Local Sports Journal SHELBY – Holton saved the best for last Saturday. After going 3-3 in pool play at the Shelby Tournament, the Red Devils downed Bear Lake and Newaygo in the semis and finals to take home the Silver Bracket trophy. In pool play, Holton fell to Shelby... READ MORE
Oct 08, 2013 Local Sports Journal VOLLEYBALL Holton d. White Cloud 26-24, 25-20, 21-25, 23-25, 15-12 Holton stats SERVICE POINTS-ACES: Katie Wildfong 9-2, Rachel Younts 9-1. ATTACKS-KILLS: Jacki Stone 41-16, Younts 30-15. SETS-ASSISTS: Shelby Younts 122-44. BLOCKS: R. Younts 2, S. Y... READ MORE
Oct 05, 2013 Local Sports Journal The Holton Red Devils, down to only 13 players due to injuries, broke into the victory column Friday with a 54-26 homecoming win over White Cloud in Central State Athletic Conference football action. The victory did not come easy for the Red Devils, who... READ MORE