Apr 16, 2025 LocalSportsJournal.com Orchard View cruised past Muskegon in a softball doubleheader on Tuesday. The Cardinals topped Muskegon 19-1 and 21-5. Olivia Johnson and Abbie Cook each collected two hits in the Game 1 win. Gabbie Mosher hit a double while Eliana Jennings, Helena... READ MORE
Mar 13, 2025 LocalSportsJournal.com The Local Sports Journal hosted its Second Annual Varsity Blues Athletic Awards show on March 8 at the Frauenthal Theater in downtown Muskegon. The evening included a blues band, the recognition of three-sport athletes throughout the area and naming the... READ MORE
Mar 06, 2025 LocalSportsJournal.com Local Sports Journal is excited to name the nominees for the top swimmers at its Second Annual Varsity Blues Athletic Awards Show on Saturday in downtown Muskegon's Frauenthal Theater. The Rob Peel Swimming Award is set to be the first swimming award ... READ MORE
Mar 06, 2025 By Melvin Lane LocalSportsJournal.com MUSKEGON - The Muskegon Lady Reds had won four straight games and welcomed the challenge of playing state power Rockford Rams on their home court. The Lady Reds, for the most part, were up to the challenge, but droughts to start the first ... READ MORE
Mar 04, 2025 By Melvin Lane LocalSportsJournal.com MUSKEGON - Defense has been the calling card for the Muskegon Lady Reds all season and it continued in their Division 1 district opener. Muskegon ran off with a 59-24 win over Greenville (16-7) backed by an impressive lockdown on the Yello... READ MORE
Mar 01, 2025 LocalSportsJournal.com The following are pairings, sites and times for this week’s Division 1, 2, 3, and 4 girls basketball district tournaments involving area teams. The winners of each district will advance to next week’s regional completion at various sites. DIVIS... READ MORE
Mar 01, 2025 By Melvin Lane LocalSportsJournal.com MUSKEGON - A Division 1 district heavyweight battle between the Muskegon Big Reds and Rockford Rams did not disappoint. A game filled with a roller coaster of emotions saw the Rams win against the Muskegon Big Reds 64-62 in buzzer-beating ... READ MORE
Feb 28, 2025 LocalSportsJournal.com There is nothing better for a basketball team than to run into the MHSAA state tournament on a high note. The Muskegon Lady Reds basketball team used a total team effort to blaze past Kalamazoo Central with a 63-40 victory to finish out its regular se... READ MORE
Feb 27, 2025 By Melvin Lane LocalSportsJournal.com Depth is a big part of the Muskegon boys basketball team, and it once again shined through in the Big Reds’ matchup with Greenville in the Division 1 district semifinals. Muskegon’s 66-43 win over the Yellowjackets was put to the ... READ MORE
Feb 26, 2025 LocalSportsJournal.com The Muskegon Lady Reds continue to benefit from having star guard Mariah Sain back on the court when it faced state-ranked Grand Rapids West Catholic on Tuesday. Sain paced the Lady Reds with 21 points as they topped West Catholic 52-46 and improved t... READ MORE
Feb 23, 2025 LocalSportsJournal.com The following are pairings, sites and times for this week’s Division 1, 2, 3, and 4 boys basketball district tournaments involving area teams. The winners of each district will advance to next week’s regional completion at various sites. DIVI... READ MORE
Feb 22, 2025 MUSKEGON – The Muskegon girls' basketball team beat Reeths-Puffer 69-42 Friday night. Mariah Sain scored a game-high 28 points for Muskegon, shooting 70% from the field and 1-for-2 from 3-point range. Kamrin Ward dropped in eight points, Anta Sargent and Timera Hunter each s... READ MORE
Feb 21, 2025 LocalSportsJournal.com There is nothing like a well needed lift just before the start of March Madness. The Muskegon Lady Reds got just the boon they were looking for on Friday night in their OK-Green matchup with Reeths-Puffer. Mariah Sain was welcomed back with open arm... READ MORE
Feb 19, 2025 LocalSportsJournal.com MUSKEGON - There's no better way to cap off Senior Night than with a win and all the seniors scoring in their last regular season home game. The Muskegon Big Reds boys basketball team had that happen on Tuesday night in its 66-43 non-conference victo... READ MORE
Feb 15, 2025 LocalSportsJournal.com NORTON SHORES - The Mona Shores girls basketball team held off Muskegon for a 42-33 OK-Green victory on Friday night. The Sailors edged out the Big Reds 9-6 in the first quarter and went on a 15-5 scoring run in the second quarter for a 24-11 lead at ... READ MORE
Feb 12, 2025 LocalSportsJournal.com CALEDONIA - Bench minutes add up when it comes to preparing for the postseason and the Muskegon Big Reds were able to cash in on the opportunity Tuesday. Muskegon (16-2,8-0) traveled to Caledonia and came away with a 61-20 victory. The win guarentees... READ MORE
Feb 11, 2025 LocalSportsJournal.com MUSKEGON - The Muskegon Lady Reds fell short in their 54-43 girls basketball loss to Caledonia on Tuesday. A rough first quarter and a big fourth quarter by Caledonia was too much for Muskegon to overcome. The Lady Reds fell behind 14-7 after th... READ MORE
Feb 08, 2025 LocalSportsJournal.com BYRON CENTER - Dy'Nasti Bell was the hero for the Muskegon Lady Reds on Friday night. Bell sank a pair of clutch free throws to lift Muskegon to a 32-28 win over host Byron Center. Muskegon fought its way to a 14-10 lead at halftime, but trailed 23-2... READ MORE
Feb 03, 2025 LocalSportsJournal.com Here are the pairings for this week's team wrestling districts. Districts are scheduled for Wednesday and Thursday at various locations throughout the area. The individual wrestling tournaments are slated for Saturday. DIVISION 1 (At Grand Haven) Thursd... READ MORE
Feb 02, 2025 By Melvin Lane LocalSportsJournal.com GRAND RAPIDS - Following a convincing 66-46 statement victory against state ranked Ann Arbor Huron, Muskegon coach Keith Guy soaked in the regular season victory a bit more than usual. “These guys are fighting for James Martin,” said G... READ MORE