Aug 25, 2022 LocalSportsJournal.com NEWAYGO -- The visiting Kent City Eagles scored two first-quarter touchdowns and the defense did the rest on Thursday night. The Eagles defeated the Newaygo Lions 20-0 in the debut of Lions' coach Scott Force. Kent City got on the board with ... READ MORE
Aug 23, 2022 LocalSportsJournal.com LAKEVIEW -The Kent City volleyball team dominated on Tuesday with a 3-0 sweep against Lakeview. The Eagles won with scores of 25-9, 25-10 and 25-9. Madelyn Geers helped led the way with six kills and four aces, while Lexie Bowers scored six aces. Kaden ... READ MORE
Aug 23, 2022 LocalSportsJournal.com KENT CITY—Kent City sophomore Lila Volkers took top honors at the Early Eagle Invitational held at Kent City on Tuesday afternoon. She finished with a time of 19:25.76. However the Eagles placed second in team results with 61 points as they were edged o... READ MORE
Aug 23, 2022 By Ron Rop LocalSportsJournal.com MUSKEGON--The summer is winding down and that can mean just one thing - high school football is on the horizon. Area teams have been through conditioning, two-a-days, hitting and practicing their offensive and defensive schemes they hope will ... READ MORE
Aug 20, 2022 LocalSportsJournal.com Kent City Volleyball The Kent City volleyball team had a strong showing in the WMVOA Tournament on Friday and finished the day 3-1. The Eagles swept Paw Paw (25-16, 25-12), Northpointe Christian (25-21, 25-22) and Thornapple-Kellogg (25-19, 25-22) in poo... READ MORE
Aug 09, 2022 Local SportsJournal.com KENT CITY—Football practices got underway on Monday as local teams prepare for season openers in approximately two weeks. The Kent City Eagles are one of many local teams that will be under the direction of a new head coach. Coach Zach Gropp is taking... READ MORE
Jul 21, 2022 By Seth Vanderwest LocalSportsJournal.com KENT CITY--At birth, William Oberg was dealt a tough set of circumstances. Despite that, he has pushed forward and now is heading off to college to play wheelchair basketball. Oberg, a recent graduate of Kent City High School, signed h... READ MORE
Jun 23, 2022 By Seth Vanderwest LocalSportsJournal.com KENT CITY--Kenzie Bowers has announced her transfer from Illinois State University to Ferris State University. Bowers, a 2021 graduate of Kent City, played point guard off the bench last year and averaged 15.4 minutes per game for the ... READ MORE
Jun 23, 2022 By Seth Vanderwest LocalSportsJournal.com KENT CITY--The age-old debate of youth vs. experience will play out next season as Zach Gropp takes the reins as Kent City’s football coach. Gropp, 28, has taught physical education health at Kent City for the past five years. Aft... READ MORE
Jun 13, 2022 By Seth Vanderwest LocalSportsJournal.com KENT CITY--Kent City runner Kierra Flegel will continue her athletic and academic career at Grace Christian University next year. The senior signed her national letter of intent in mid-March, a few weeks before starting her final seaso... READ MORE
Jun 13, 2022 By Seth Vanderwest LocalSportsJournal.com KENT CITY--Kent City's Alyeska Linsley has signed her national letter of intent to run at Cornerstone University next year. The senior officially made her commitment last month in a signing surrounded by friends and family. During her ... READ MORE
Jun 08, 2022 By Seth Vanderwest LocalSportsJournal.com KENT CITY-- Kent City goalkeeper Claire Snyder signed her national letter of intent to continue her athletic and academic career at Cornerstone University. Cornerstone, located in Grand Rapids, is a Christian university that competes... READ MORE
Jun 06, 2022 By Seth Vanderwest LocalSportsJournal.com KENT CITY--The Division 3 track state finals took place Saturday at Kent City, and on the boys side, Hart placed fifth with a score of 29 and Mason County Central earned sixth with 28. Leading the scoring for Hart were Kellen Kimes, Wy... READ MORE
Jun 06, 2022 By Seth Vanderwest LocalSportsJournal.com KENT CITY—The Hart girls track and field team claimed their second Division 3 state title on Saturday with a score of 63. Hart's other title came in 2018. Hart, led by their distance runners, took first with a score of 63. Runner-... READ MORE
Jun 03, 2022 Local Sports Journal.com KENT CITY--The Local Sports Journal is pleased to announce that Kent City junior Seth Vanderwest has joined the staff as a contributing writer. Currently, Vanderwest writes about a variety of topics for the Kent City athletic website, including features... READ MORE
Jun 02, 2022 LocalSportsJournal.com MONTAGUE--Grand Rapids Catholic Central walked away with the Division 3 Regional title at Old Channel Trail Golf Course on Wednesday, easily defeating Lake Odessa Lakewood and Grand Rapids Covenant Christian. Other Team Results Grand Rapids Catholic Cent... READ MORE
May 31, 2022 LocalSportsJournal.com MONTAGUE -- Ravenna's girls softball team turned back Kent City, 3-2 in a pre-district game played in Montague on Tuesday afternoon. Emma Gillard started in the pitcher's circle for the Lady Bulldogs and threw the first four innings, giving up two unearne... READ MORE
May 31, 2022 LocalSportsJournal.com KENT CITY -- Kent City's baseball team defeated Central Montcalm, 11-5 in a pre-district game Tuesday afternoon on the Eales' field. Kyler Larson picked up the win on the mound for the Eagles, throwing five innings of relief and giving up two runs on two ... READ MORE
May 26, 2022 LocalSportsJournal.com Muskegon Catholic Central girls soccer topped Kent City in a 4-0 shutout on Wednesday in its Division 4 district opener. The win advances the Crusaders to Wednesday's district semifinal against host Western Michigan Christian. Check out phot... READ MORE
May 26, 2022 LocalSportsJournal.com Ravenna vs. Hesperia RAVENNA -- Ravenna's baseball team swept a non-conference doubleheader from Hesperia, 10-0 and 15-9 at home on Tuesday afternoon. Brandon McFarren picked up the win on the hill for the Bulldogs in the first game. In a game shortened ... READ MORE