Dec 09, 2014 Local Sports Journal The Muskegon Big Reds haven't played a boys varsity basketball game yet, but that hasn't hurt them in the USA Today Super 25 national prep ratings. In fact, the Big Reds moved up to No. 27 in the nation as USA Today Super 25 poll announced Tuesday. M... READ MORE
Dec 03, 2014 Local Sports Journal MUSKEGON -- The Muskegon Big Reds are the defending Class A boys basketball state tournament champions, haven't played a game yet, but are getting some early recognition on the national stage. USA Today Sports has Muskegon listed 28th in its first regul... READ MORE
Nov 30, 2014 Local Sports Journal The Muskegon Big Reds were not able to bring home another football state championship on Saturday at Ford Field. But the Big Reds did show they were a force to be reckoned with just one touchdown given up on the night. Check out a few photos from the ac... READ MORE
Nov 29, 2014 By Steve Gunn and Dave Hart Local Sports Journal DETROIT - The record book will only record one simple fact: Muskegon lost 7-0 to Orchard Lake St. Mary's Saturday in the Division 3 state title game at Ford Field in Detroit. The loss followed two straight losses to Birm... READ MORE
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Nov 28, 2014 Local Sports Journal Three Muskegon area teams converge on Ford Field in Detroit this Friday and Saturday. Muskegon, Muskegon Catholic and Mona Shores will all be fighting for a state championship. Check out the video below and get ready for another installment of Muskego... READ MORE
Nov 27, 2014 By Mike Mattson Local Sports Journal MUSKEGON - Nobody has to remind Muskegon‘s Caleb Washington about the Big Reds’ unfinished business at Detroit’s Ford Field. Muskegon lost the last two Division 2 state championship games to Birmingham Brother Rice. So it’s safe... READ MORE
Nov 24, 2014 Carly Simon wasn’t thinking about Muskegon-area high school football when she stepped up to a microphone back in 1977 and belted out the biggest hit of her career: “Nobody Does it Better.” But that song has been stuck in my head ever since about 4:15 p.m. on Saturday, w... READ MORE
Nov 23, 2014 Local Sports Journal The Muskegon Big Reds continued their legacy on Saturday as they reached the state finals for the third-straight year. Muskegon defense shutout Zeeland West 20-0 whiles its ground attack led by Caleb Washington made its way. Check out photos from the ... READ MORE
Nov 22, 2014 By Mike Mattson Local Sports Journal GREENVILLE – Muskegon senior linebacker Taran “T.J.” Smith sat in the training room Saturday afternoon at Greenville’s Legacy Field with a painful ankle and a joyful heart. The Big Reds had just shut out defending state champion... READ MORE
Nov 20, 2014 By Steve Gunn Local Sports Journal MUSKEGON - At first glance, the Muskegon Big Reds seemed a bit handicapped practicing on a small indoor soccer field Wednesday, due to the horrible weather outside. How does a football team prepare for a huge game in such a small area? ... READ MORE
Nov 18, 2014 Local Sports Journal Muskegon Big Red Coach Shane Fairfield doesn't care where his football team plays this Saturday. He's just happy his team is still in the hunt for a state championship. Muskegon was originally scheduled to play Zeeland West at Rockford in the Division ... READ MORE
Nov 15, 2014 By Steve Gunn Local Sports Journal HOLTON - The Muskegon coaching staff sure made the right decision when it moved Saturday's Division 3 regional football contest from Hackley Stadium to Holton High School. The coaches felt their fast, athletic team would be better suited... READ MORE
Nov 12, 2014 By Mike Mattson Local Sports Journal MUSKEGON - It’s regional playoff week for the Muskegon football team and there’s a familiar buzz coming out of the Big Reds’ locker room. “We’re talking about continuing to pursue a state championship and it doesn’t happen w... READ MORE
Nov 08, 2014 By Steve Gunn Local Sports Journal MUSKEGON - It obviously takes talent and dedication for a team to make run at a state football championship. But luck and good timing can help a lot, too. The Muskegon Big Reds trailed a tough Cedar Springs squad by a touchdown late in... READ MORE
Nov 06, 2014 By Mike Mattson Local Sports Journal MUSKEGON - Muskegon senior Caleb Washington has a way of igniting the Big Reds in football. He ignites them on offense. He ignites them on defense. And he ignites them with his passion for life and the sport. “He is definitely the ... READ MORE
Nov 06, 2014 Local Sports Journal Six area boys soccer players were honored as first-team all-state selections for the recently completed season. The teams were announced on Wednesday by the Michigan High School Soccer Coaches Association. Leading the way was Spring Lake with two fir... READ MORE
Nov 01, 2014 By Justin Haggerty Local Sports Journal MUSKEGON - The Muskegon Big Reds suffered their first defeat of the season last week against archrival Mona Shores. The loss did not sit well with the Big Reds. They took their frustration out on the visiting Grand Rapids Northvie... READ MORE
Oct 25, 2014 By Adam Knorr Local Sports Journal MUSKEGON - For two quarters Friday, the showdown between Mona Shores and Muskegon looked like it would be the nail-biter that everyone expected. The teams traded blows in the first two quarters and went to the locker rooms tied 20-20. ... READ MORE
Oct 23, 2014 By Mike Mattson Local Sports Journal MUSKEGON - Taran “T.J.” Smith entered Muskegon High School wanting to catch footballs for the Big Reds. But Coach Shane Fairfield had other ideas for Smith. “They put me at (linebacker) my freshman year,” Smith said. “... READ MORE
Oct 22, 2014 By Mike Mattson Local Sports Journal MUSKEGON - Muskegon-area football fans couldn’t ask for a better Week 9 matchup at historic Hackley Stadium. Muskegon (8-0, 4-0) will host cross-town rival Mona Shores (7-1, 4-0) Friday at 7 p.m. on Senior Night for the outright OK Bl... READ MORE