Oct 26, 2023 LocalSportsJournal.com We've reached the end of the regular season for area high school football teams. But, there are still 13 area teams that will begin what they hope is a long and productive journey in the MHSAA playoffs, which begin Friday night at various sites throughout... READ MORE
Oct 22, 2023 LocalSportsJournal.com The Spring Lake Lakers earned a fourth-place finish in the Division 3 girls golf state finals over the weekend. The Lakers shot a two-day total of 728. Grand Rapids Catholic was crowned the state champions with its two-day total of 673. Williamston was ... READ MORE
Oct 21, 2023 Boys soccer districts Here are the district soccer scores through Saturday. Four area teams will head into regional competition next week - Grand Haven, Fruitport, Fremont and Western Michigan Christian. Division 1 Host: Holland West Ottawa Monday Hudsonville 2, Reeths-Puffe... READ MORE
Oct 21, 2023 LocalSportsJournal.com REMUS - The Ludington Orioles' girls cross country team captured the title at the 2023 Late Season Warrior Invitational on Saturday. The Orioles finished with 57 points. Fremont finished sixth with 164, Newaygo was 12th with 296 and Oakridge was 13th with... READ MORE
Oct 21, 2023 LocalSportsJournal.com The Spring Lake Lakers posted a fifth-place finish on the first of two days of the MHSAA Division 3 golf finals at The Meadows on the campus of Grand Valley State University. The Lakers are led by Zoe Dull, who is tied for first place after carding a ... READ MORE
Oct 20, 2023 LocalSportsJournal.com SCOTTVILLE --Ludington concluded the regular season with a winning record Friday night with a convincing 45-14 victory over inter-county rival Mason County Central. In fact, the two teams end the season with identical 5-4 records after the Orioles earne... READ MORE
Oct 20, 2023 LocalSportsJournal.com BIG RAPIDS -- One goal wasn't enough Thursday night. Not when Cedar Springs gained a 2-0 lead early into the second half and eventually picked up a 5-1 victory over Ludington in the Division 2 district final in Big Rapids. Playing from behind is n... READ MORE
Oct 19, 2023 Boys soccer districts Here are the district soccer scores through Thursday night. Also included are the pairings for the remaining district final games. Division 1 Host: Holland West Ottawa Monday Hudsonville 2, Reeths-Puffer 0 Grand Haven 2, Holland West Ottawa 1 (OT) Wed... READ MORE
Oct 18, 2023 LocalSportsJournal.com BIG RAPIDS -- Ludington limited Midland to just three shots on goal, and managed to capitalize on the one opportunity it had for a 1-0 win Tuesday night in the Division 2 district semifinals. Playing at the Ferris State University facilities in Bi... READ MORE
Oct 17, 2023 LocalSportsJournal.com The Ludington boys and girls captured team victories in Tuesday's WMC Mega meet for the Lakes Division at the Mason County Fairgrounds. Ludington finished ahead of runner-up with 39 points. Fremont had 41. Whitehall was third with 84, followed by Manistee... READ MORE
Oct 17, 2023 Boys soccer districts Here are the district soccer scores from Monday night and the pairings for this week's remaining semifinal and final games. Division 1 Host: Holland West Ottawa Monday Hudsonville 2, Reeths-Puffer 0 Grand Haven 2, Holland West Ottawa 1 (OT) Wednesday ... READ MORE
Oct 16, 2023 Boys soccer districts Here are the district soccer scores from Monday night and the pairings for this week's remaining semifinal and final games. Division 1 Host: Holland West Ottawa Monday Hudsonville 2, Reeths-Puffer 0 Grand Haven 2, Holland West Ottawa 1 (OT) Wednesday ... READ MORE
Oct 14, 2023 LocalSportsJournal.com MUSKEGON -- The Ludington football team bounced back after last week's big loss and cruised to a 41-14 win over host Orchard View Friday. The major leader for the Orioles was quarterback Cam Gunsell, the coach's son, who rushed for 231 yards and four to... READ MORE
Oct 13, 2023 Boys soccer districts Here are the pairings for next week's boys soccer district semifinal and final games. Division 1 Host: Holland West Ottawa Monday Hudsonville vs. Reeths-Puffer, 5:30 p.m. Grand Haven vs. Holland West Ottawa, 7 p.m. Wednesday Finals, 6 p.m. Winner ad... READ MORE
Oct 12, 2023 By Greg Gielczyk LocalSportsJournal.com LUDINGTON -- Scoring pretty much at will right from the get go, the Ludington boys soccer team rolled to an easy 8-0 victory over Bay City Central in the Division 2 district tournament. Playing on their home pitch Thursday night,... READ MORE
Oct 11, 2023 2023 Boys soccer first-round district pairings Listed below are the boys soccer first-round scores from Wednesday night along with the matchups for Thursday night. Teams that advance will head into district semifinal action next week. Division 1 Host: Holland West Ottawa ... READ MORE
Oct 11, 2023 LocalSportsJournal.com FREMONT -- Despite another slow start Tuesday night, the Ludington girls volleyball team rebounded after losing the first set and finished with a 3-1 victory over Fremont in the West Michigan Conference Lakes Division. "I think the girls were feeling the ... READ MORE
Oct 10, 2023 LocalSportsJournal.com STANWOOD - The Ludington Orioles captured a Division 3 regional golf title on Tuesday with a seven-stroke victory over runner-up Chippewa Hills. Emma McKinley was the individual medalist for the Orioles with a 77. Ludington finished at 384, followed by Ch... READ MORE
Oct 10, 2023 2023 Boys soccer first-round district pairings Listed below are the boys soccer first-round matchups for this week. Teams that advance will head into district semifinal action next week. Division 1 Host: Holland West Ottawa Thursday Reeths-Puffer at Jenison, 6 p.m. Gran... READ MORE
Oct 09, 2023 LocalSportsJournal.com BIG RAPIDS -- Ludington closed the regular season Monday night with a 4-0 non-conference soccer victory over the Big Rapids Cardinals in Big Rapids. It was the Orioles' second straight win after they suffered a 2-1 loss to North Muskegon in the Wes... READ MORE