High school football leaderboard: Through Week 3
Sep 14, 2023 LocalSportsJournal.com Here is the area leaderboard for high school football teams through three weeks of the season. ... READ MORE
Category: Muskegon Heights
Hesperia-Muskegon Heights football game called after one half
Aug 26, 2023 LocalSportsJournal.com MUSKEGON HEIGHTS -- The Hesperia-Muskegon Heights football game ended after one half on Friday night due to injuries that left the Tigers without enough healthy players. Hesperia led 22-0 when the game was stopped. "We were basically down to 12 or 13 kid... READ MORE
Muskegon Heights going forward with 11-man football for upcoming season
Aug 16, 2023 By Ron Rop LocalSportsJournal.com MUSKEGON - It's been a rather cloudy situation regarding the 2023 football season at Muskegon Heights in recent weeks. But, after extensive discussions, the Tigers will play 11-man football this fall. The announcement was made Wednesday af... READ MORE
Pentwater boys take second at Division 4 regional track meet
May 21, 2023 LocalSports Journal.com BRETHREN--The Pentwater Falcons' boys track team is heading to the state finals after a second-place finish at the Division 4 regionals on Saturday. The meet was at Brethren High School. Wyoming Potters House claimed the title after amassing 182 points.... READ MORE
Mason County Eastern girls finish third at Division 4 track regional
May 21, 2023 Local Sports Journal.com BRETHREN--The Mason County Eastern girls track team came in third place at the MHSAA Division 4 regionals on Saturday. Western Michigan Christian finished fourth in the meet, which was at Brethren High School. Mason County Eastern sophomore Payton Hayn... READ MORE
It’s a busy week with five GMAA titles up for grabs in golf, track, tennis, baseball and softball
May 02, 2023 LocalSportsJournal.com MUSKEGON--A busy week is on tap for the Greater Muskegon Athletic Association. Area athletes will be vying for city titles in five sports, beginning Wednesday with the GMAA Golf Meet. Action continues on Friday with the track meet, followed on Satu... READ MORE
Fruitport Calvary Christian wins first-ever district title in boys basketball
Mar 10, 2023 LocalSportsJournal.com FRUITPORT -- Fruitport Calvary Christian made history on Friday night by winning their first-ever district title in boys basketball. The Eagles did it in impressive fashion with a 59-46 victory over Muskegon Heights. Fruitport Calvary will travel to Fowl... READ MORE
Muskegon Heights makes quick work of Libertas Christian
Mar 09, 2023 LocalSportsJournal.com FRUITPORT -- The Muskegon Heights Tigers ran away with a district victory on Wednesday night. In a Division 4 district semifinal game, the Tigers routed Libertas Christian 67-12. That result puts Muskegon Heights into Friday night's 7 p.m. district champi... READ MORE
Muskegon Heights escapes Fremont with narrow victory
Feb 07, 2023 LocalSportsJournal.com FREMONT -- Muskegon Heights and Fremont went right down to the wire on Monday night in a non-conference boys basketball game. When the final horn went off, the visiting Tigers earned a 49-46 victory over the Packers. "For the second game in a row we stru... READ MORE
Western Michigan Christian slides by Heights in boys hoops action
Feb 03, 2023 LocalSportsJournal.com NORTON SHORES--The Western Michigan Christian Warriors came out firing on Thursday and earned a 63-51 victory over the Muskegon Heights Tigers. WMC had a balanced scoring attack, led by Jared Olsen with 20 points. Fisher Campbell tossed in 14 points while... READ MORE
Muskegon Heights gets by Catholic Central in Friday night hoops action
Jan 28, 2023 LocalSportsJournal.com MUSKEGON HEIGHTS--The Muskegon Heights Tigers got by Muskegon Catholic Central on Friday evening by a final score of 55-48 in a non-conference contest played at Muskegon Heights. Dismal shooting from the field was the downfall for Catholic Central as they... READ MORE
North Muskegon rallies for win over Muskegon Heights
Jan 23, 2023 LocalSportsJournal.com MUSKEGON HEIGHTS--The North Muskegon boys' basketball team rallied for a 57-54 win over the Muskegon Heights Tigers on Monday evening in a non-conference battle played at the Heights. The Norse and the Tigers finished deadlocked in a 12-12 tie at the end ... READ MORE
Muskegon Heights boys basketball falls to Kalamazoo Phoenix
Jan 21, 2023 LocalSportsJournal.com Muskegon Heights was on the losing end of an 86-35 boys basketball matchup with Kalamazoo Phoenix on Friday. The Tigers fell behind quickly, trailing 36-11 after the first quarter. Kalamazoo's Jhymeir Wilkins caught fire with four 3-pointers in the... READ MORE
Miller scores 23 to lead Oakridge boys past Heights
Jan 09, 2023 LocalSportsJournal.com MUSKEGON--The Oakridge Eagles boys basketball team got the upper hand on the visiting Muskegon Heights Tigers on Mondary, 77-64. Oakridge used a balanced scoring attack, led by Evan Miller with a game high 23 points. Ryan Cribbins finished with 12 points ... READ MORE
Petoskey crushes Heights in Lake Michigan Cup action
Dec 31, 2022 LocalSportsJournal.com GRAND HAVEN--The Petoskey Northmen wasted little time in putting away the Muskegon Heights Tigers on Friday afternoon. The Northmen posted a 76-37 victory in the opening game of the Lake Michigan Cup tournament at Grand Haven High School. Petoskey raced ... READ MORE
Ludington cruises past Muskegon Heights in Lake Michigan Cup Tournament action
Dec 29, 2022 LocalSportsJournal.com GRAND HAVEN -- Spencer Holmes knocked down four 3-point shots in the first quarter to help the tone for the Ludington boys basketball team. The Orioles raced out to a 32-17 lead and rolled to a 92-49 victory over the Muskegon Heights T... READ MORE
Plenty of holiday basketball tournaments on tap this week
Dec 27, 2022 LocalSportsJournal.com MUSKEGON-- If you're looking to get out of the house this week, check out the schedule of high school basketball games listed below. There are plenty of holiday tournaments to choose from, including boys and girls' games. The highlight of the slate is th... READ MORE
For Keith Guy, success follows him wherever he goes
Dec 17, 2022 By Greg Gielczyk LocalSportsJournal.com MUSKEGON--Prior to the Muskegon Big Reds- OK Conference game with Holland last season, head coach Keith Guy was honored as the school's winningest coach. A ceremony was conducted at midcourt to recognize Guy's accomplishment. Guy surpas... READ MORE
Muskegon Catholic duo has career nights in leading Crusaders to victory
Dec 16, 2022 LocalSportsJournal.com MUSKEGON -- Braden Gustin and Chase Willer both hit career highs in points on Friday night and led the Muskegon Catholic Crusaders to a 70-53 nonleague basketball victory over Muskegon Heights. Gustin tallied 23 points to go along with 10 rebounds, while ... READ MORE
LaVigne, Ladd lead Muskegon Catholic in dominant win over Muskegon Heights
Dec 13, 2022 LocalSportsJournal.com MUSKEGON--The Muskegon Catholic Crusaders opened up a double-digit first-quarter lead and never looked back in a 53-24 win over the Muskegon Heights Tigers. The Crusaders opened the first eight minutes with a 16-6 lead. Muskegon Catholic doubled the lead ... READ MORE