Oct 09, 2023 LocalSportsJournal.com The Ludington Orioles ran away from the field in Monday's Coastal Conference meet. The Orioles earned 37 points and captured the title. Western Michigan Christian and Whitehall tied for second with 24 points followed by North Muskegon with 21 and Gran... READ MORE
Oct 07, 2023 By Greg Gielczyk LocalSportsJournal.com LUDINGTON - With the playoffs on the horizon, the Whitehall football team is hitting its stride at the right time. Firing on all cylinders Friday night, the Vikings registered their fourth shutout of the season with a 47-0 victory ... READ MORE
Oct 06, 2023 By Greg Gielczyk LocalSportsJournal.com LUDINGTON -- You couldn't ask for a better finish to the regular season. At least, that's how the Ludington boys' soccer team felt after it shut out Shelby 4-0 at home Wednesday night. Despite falling short of their goal to win the W... READ MORE
Oct 04, 2023 By Greg Gielczyk LocalSportsJournal.com SCOTTVILLE -- Playing your county rival always adds a little extra spice to the contest, as the gym pulsates with the electricity brought on by a packed house. Which is where the Ludington and Mason County Central girls volleyball t... READ MORE
Oct 04, 2023 LocalSportsJournal.com Ludington swept Whitehall 8-0 in a West Michigan Conference tennis win on Tuesday. The Orioles were led by their singles foursome that each won in straight sets. Robby Killips defeated William Burger: 6-0, 6-0; Charles Kolb beat Brady Tate: 6-0, 6-0;... READ MORE
Oct 04, 2023 LocalSportsJournal.com MANISTEE – Ludington had six runners place in the top 11 spots, helping the Orioles’ girls capture first place in the third West Michigan Conference Lakes Division Jamboree, held at Manistee High School. The Orioles had 27 points overall, followed... READ MORE
Oct 02, 2023 LocalSportsJournal.com NORTH MUSKEGON -- Ludington saw its five-game winning streak snapped Monday night when the Orioles were defeated 2-1 at North Muskegon. The result gives a slight edge to North Muskegon, which is now tied with Fremont for first place in the West Michi... READ MORE
Sep 30, 2023 By Greg Gielczyk LocalSportsJournal.com MANISTEE – Domination was what fans saw in Friday night's football game at Mariners Field. It was the home team doing it, too. After being shutout 35-0 by Whitehall last week, the Manistee football team bounced back with a venge... READ MORE
Sep 28, 2023 LocalSportsJournal.com SPRING LAKE -- Spencer Holmes scored a hat trick, and the Ludington boys soccer team grinded out a tough second half to salt away a 3-1 non-conference win Thursday over Spring Lake. All three of Holmes' goals came in the first half as the Orioles ... READ MORE
Sep 28, 2023 By Greg Gielczyk LocalSportsJournal.com LUDINGTON -- It was scoreless at the end of the first half on Wednesday night and the Ludington soccer team was struggling on their home pitch. But the Orioles turned things around in the second half and scored four goals to record a... READ MORE
Sep 28, 2023 LocalSportsJournal.com The high school football season is heading into Week 6. Here are the area leaders in passing, rushing, receiving and tackling as compiled by the Local Sports Journal. ... READ MORE
Sep 27, 2023 LocalSportsJournal.com MONTAGUE -- Ludington overcame a first-set loss to win three straight in a 3-1 victory over Montague. The West Michigan Conference matchup was had the Orioles rallying after dropping the first set, 21-25, to win the next three 25-15, 25-22 and 25-... READ MORE
Sep 26, 2023 LocalSportsJournal.com FREMONT -- Quite a turnround from earlier in the season. After a 1-2 start, and then a two-game losing streak, the Ludington boys soccer team was once again reeling a little. But, times have indeed changed. The Orioles recorded a 4-2 victory over Fre... READ MORE
Sep 23, 2023 LocalSportsJournal.com MONTAGUE -- Ludington survived a real nail-biter Friday night when the Orioles captured an exciting 34-31 West Michigan Conference Lakes Division victory at Montague. It looked for awhile like the Orioles would roll to an easy win when they grab... READ MORE
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Sep 21, 2023 LocalSportsJournal.com LUDINGTON -- The Ludington boys soccer team used a quick lead to shut out Oakridge, 5-0, in a West Michigan Conference game Wednesday night. Playing on the friendly confines of Oriole Field, the Orioles rocked the Eagles back on their heels when they ... READ MORE
Sep 20, 2023 LocalSportsJournal.com LUDINGTON – Putting in some new plays didn’t slow the Ludington girls volleyball team down on Tuesday night as the Orioles rolled up an easy win over Orchard View in the WMC Lakes Division. The Orioles topped OV in three straight with scores of 2... READ MORE
Sep 20, 2023 LUDINGTON - Ludington dominated the action on Wednesday and defeated North Muskegon 8-0 in tennis. Ludington returns to action on Friday when it hosts Traverse City St. Francis. North Muskegon (3-13-1) will be right back to action for a quad match at Grand Rapids South Christian... READ MORE
Sep 18, 2023 LocalSportsJournal.com GRANDVILLE -- Almost perfect. Only one hiccup spoiled an otherwise spotless run through the Calvin Christian Invite on Saturday, and that wasn't a loss. The Orioles split against Spring Lake, and came away holding the championship trophy. The s... READ MORE
Sep 16, 2023 LocalSportsJournal.com LUDINGTON -- Ludington took off a 14-0 lead after the first quarter, but then saw things turn the other way as Oakridge rallied for a 29-21 West Michigan Conference Lakes Division win Friday night at Oriole Field. Oakridge's defense stepped up big and... READ MORE