Mar 01, 2023 LocalSportsJournal.com BIG RAPIDS--The Kent City Eagles opened up the Central State Activities Association Playoff Tournament with a road loss to league-leading Big Rapids on Tuesday, 61-46. The Cardinals were in control from start to finish as they raced out to a 16-9 lead aft... READ MORE
Feb 28, 2023 By Craig Beilfuss LocalSportsJournal.com KENT CITY--Kent City junior Maddie Geers has left her mark on the Eagles' basketball program in less than three full seasons. Geers reached the 1,000-point plateau for her career on Feb. 21 against Morley-Stanwood. She ... READ MORE
Feb 26, 2023 By Craig Beilfuss LocalSportsJournal.com BIG RAPIDS--The Kent City Eagles struggled from the field for three quarters before mounting a furious comeback on Saturday afternoon. But, when the clock hit 0:00, the host Big Rapids Cardinals won the Central State Activities champion... READ MORE
Feb 24, 2023 LocalSportsJournal.com LAKEVIEW -- The visiting Kent City Eagles raced off to a big lead early on and coasted to a 65-38 boys' basketball victory over Lakeview. Kent City led 18-3 after one quarter and 28-15 at the half. The Eagles outscored Lakeview 37-23 in the second half. ... READ MORE
Feb 24, 2023 LocalSportsJournal.com KENT CITY--The Kent City and Big Rapids athletic departments have reached an agreement on rescheduling the Central State Activities Association Championship girls' basketball game that was postponed on Thursday evening. The Eagles (18-3) will face the Car... READ MORE
Feb 24, 2023 LocalSportsJournal.com KENT CITY--Four Kent City Eagle wrestlers will be making the trek to the MHSAA Individual State Finals after their performances at the Division 3 regionals last weekend. Sammy Anderson (106), Manny Hernandez (113), Carson Gorton (120) and Zane Kik (126) a... READ MORE
Feb 22, 2023 LocalSportsJournal.com MUSKEGON--The annual GMAA Competitive Cheer scheduled for tonight at Muskegon High School has been cancelled due to the approach of inclement weather heading into the area. At this time, the event will not be rescheduled. Also, the Grand Rapids West Mi... READ MORE
Feb 22, 2023 By Tom Westerholm LocalSportsJournal.com Kent City girls basketball team will travel to Big Rapids on Thursday for a high-powered Central State Activities Association showdown between two teams that are very familiar with one another. Here’s everything you need to ... READ MORE
Feb 22, 2023 LocalSportsJournal.com KENT CITY--Kent City junior sharpshooter Maddie Geers scored her 1,000th career point on Tuesday evening as the Eagles cruised by the Morley-Stanwood Mohawks, 65-49. The game was in Central State Activities Tournament. With the win, Kent City (18-3, 10-1... READ MORE
Feb 18, 2023 LocalSportsJournal.com KENT CITY--The visiting Grant Tigers held a 24-point first half lead against Kent City on Friday evening before hanging on for a 75-68 Central State Activities Association win. Grant raced out to a 18-7 first-quarter lead. They increased the lead to 43-21... READ MORE
Feb 17, 2023 LocalSportsJournal.com KENT CITY--Kent City, led by senior Lexi Bowers, celebrated Senior Night in grand fashion on Friday night. As she has done so many times during her career, Bowers led the way in the Eagles' 73-33 victory over Grant. Bowers poured in 32 p... READ MORE
Feb 14, 2023 LocalSportsJournal.com KENT CITY -- The Kent City Eagles scored a non-league victory on Tuesday night, 73-22, over visiting Big Rapids Crossroads. The Eagles led 25-8 after one quarter and extended the advantage to 41-10 at the half. "They are a struggling program with kids th... READ MORE
Feb 13, 2023 LocalSportsJournal.com GRAND RAPIDS -- The Kent City boys kept scratching and clawing their way back on Monday night. After falling behind 23-8 after one quarter, the Eagles fought back and earned a 64-62 victory over host Grand River Prep. In the second quarter, the Eagles ou... READ MORE
Feb 13, 2023 LocalSportsJournal.com WHITEHALL -The host Whitehall Vikings had five wrestlers claim district titles on Saturday. Vikings Ryan Goodrich (165), Wyatt Jenkins (175), Jackson Cook (215), Shane Cook (285) and Caden Varela (126) all claimed top spots. The Division 3 In... READ MORE
Feb 10, 2023 LocalSportsJournal.com KENT CITY -- On a night when the Kent City Eagles' shooting was less than stellar, the Eagles were able to survive. Kent City defeated Central Montcalm 59-45. "It was an ugly shooting night for us," Eagle coach Dave Ingles said. "Luckily, we made enough ... READ MORE
Feb 10, 2023 LocalSportsJournal.com KENT CITY--The Kent City girls basketball team extended its winning streak to five games with a 62-29 win over Central Montcalm on Friday. The Central State Activities Association matchup was played in Kent City. The Hornets defense didn't have any answe... READ MORE
Feb 08, 2023 LocalSportsJournal.com MUSKEGON -- For three quarters, the Kent City Eagles struggled mightily against the Orchard View Cardinals. In fact, they trailed 11-6 after one quarter, 19-14 at the half and 28-27 after three quarters. But, in the fourth quarter, Kent City came alive w... READ MORE
Feb 07, 2023 LocalSportsJournal.com GRANT -The Kent City wrestling team earned a third-place finish in the CSAA League Championship on Saturday. Grant and Newaygo finished eighth and ninth, respectively. Sammy Anderson (106) and Zane Kik (126) led Kent City as champions in thei... READ MORE
Feb 06, 2023 LocalSportsJournal.com KENT CITY -- Jayden Perrone scored 25 points to lead the Mason County Central Spartans to a 51-40 victory over Kent City. It was a back-and-forth game from the start, with Kent City leading 11-10 after one and the Spartans taking a 20-17 lead at the half.... READ MORE
Feb 05, 2023 LocalSportsJournal.com KENT CITY--In a rare Saturday afternoon contest, the Kent City girls' basketball team made quick work of the Brethren Bobcats. The host Eagles won the non-conference game, 59-25. Kent City wasted little time determining the outcome of the contest. They r... READ MORE