Sep 06, 2013 By Ron Rop Local Sports Journal GRAND RAPIDS - A little inspiration went a long way in carrying to the Muskegon Big Reds to a signature victory on Friday night. After being blanked in the opening half, the Big Reds came alive and scored 35 second-half points, including 21 ... READ MORE
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Sep 06, 2013 By Jason Goorman Local Sports Journal Maybe we can blame the weather. After all, last weekend the temperatures were in the high 80s and everyone was in a summer mood. Who was thinking about football? Apparently not Local Sports Journal writers Ron Rop, Dave Tomczak and... READ MORE
Sep 05, 2013 By Jim Moyes Local Sports Journal I’m glad I’m sequestered down here in the Sunshine State so I don’t have to show my self in shame for some of my misguided picks in week one. I again see some extremely tough games to find a winner for week 2 but how bout giving the �... READ MORE
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Aug 31, 2013 By Mark Lewis Local Sports Journal GRAND HAVEN – Sure, it's nice to be good. But, admitted Muskegon head varsity football coach Shane Fairfield Friday night after his Big Reds dismantled host Grand Haven, it sure as heck doesn't hurt to be a little lucky as well. Th... READ MORE
Aug 29, 2013 By Jim Moyes Local Sports Journal The legendary Jimmy Moyes kicks off yet another gridiron season with his bold picks. Enjoy. Muskegon over Grand Haven: Big Reds win victory No. 775 in a rivalry that goes all the way back to 1895. Mona Shores over Muskegon Catholic: ... READ MORE
Aug 26, 2013 Local Sports Journal CROSS COUNTRY Boys Orchard View Invitational 1, East kentwood 36; 2, Whitehall 50; 3, Holland Christian 110; 4, Grand Rapids Union 112; 5, Sparta 120; 6, Mona Shores 145; 7, Reeths-Puffer 170; 8, Muskegon 251; 9, Orchard View 254; Western Michigan... READ MORE
Aug 24, 2013 HOLTON – The Holton Red Devils went undefeated Saturday, going 14-0 on the day to win the Holton Invite. Holton ran the table in pool play, earning the squad the top seed in the semifinals. Once there, the Red Devils dispatched the fourth-seed Newaygo Lions 25-14, 25-16, whi... READ MORE
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Aug 16, 2013 Local Sports Journal Shane Fairfield sat down with the Local Sports Journal's Ron Rop to discuss Muskegon's 2013 football season. Rop interviewed Fairfield in preparation for the LSJ's 2013 area football tab. Area fan will be able to read about the interview in the football... READ MORE
Aug 08, 2013 By Jason Goorman Local Sports Journal Muskegon High School has hired a new head varsity volleyball coach in alumnus Greg Roberts. The 1983 Muskegon High School grad was selected by Athletic Director Keith Guy because of his Big Reds roots and desire to help Muskegon t... READ MORE
May 24, 2013 MUSKEGON AREA SPORTS HALL OF FAME MALE STUDENT-ATHLETES THE FINALISTS ALEC BREIT SCHOOL: Western Michigan Christian High School SPORTS: Golf, 4 years; Soccer, 4 years; Basketball, 3 years. GPA: 3.86 COMMUNITY INVOLVMENT: Student Council,WMC Small Groups leader, band, c... READ MORE
May 24, 2013 MUSKEGON AREA SPORTS HALL OF FAME FEMALE STUDENT-ATHLETES THE FINALISTS RACHEL BRUINSMA SCHOOL: Western Michigan Christian SPORTS: Soccer, 1 year; Volleyball, 4 years; Basketball, 4 years; Track, 2 years; Tennis, 1 year. GPA: 4.08 COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT: Small group lea... READ MORE
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May 23, 2013 Local Sports Journal http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rdjARv-CntM http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Us_Yqp_Yc7o http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nVB98zg7_ec http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_GG5MUVlLBM... READ MORE
May 18, 2013 TRACK DIVISION 1 GIRLS (at Grand Haven) 1, Rockford 153; 2, Grandville 93; 3, Jenison 70; 4, Hudsonville 51; 5, Greenville 48; 6, Lowell 40; 7,Reeths-Puffer 32; 8, Wyoming 30; 9, Kenowa Hills 28; 10, Holland West Ottawa 27; 11, Mona Shores 24; 12, Forest Hills Central... READ MORE
May 18, 2013 TRACK DIVISION 1 BOYS (At Grand Haven) 1, GR Kenowa Hills 100; 2, Rockford 100; 3, Holland West Ottawa 67; 4, Jenison 48; 5, Grandville 21; 6, Hudsonville 46; 7, Holland 36; 8, GR Forest Hills Central 27; 9, Lowell 27; 10, GR Northview 27; 11, Grand Haven 25; 12, Reet... READ MORE
May 16, 2013 Local Sports Journal The Muskegon Big Reds posted 18-1 and 13-10 softball victories over the Western Michigan Christian Warriors on Thursday. Lorelle Hallenbeck had a single in the opener for WMC. She pitched three innings, allowed seven hits, struck out seven, allowed tw... READ MORE
May 03, 2013 TRACK GREATER MUSKEGON ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION COUNTY TRACK MEET (at Reeths-Puffer) BOYS 1, Mona Shores 99½; 2, Whitehall 73; 3, Oakridge 57½; 4, Fruitport 47; 5, Muskegon 46; 6, Muskegon Catholic 44; 7, North Muskegon 40; 8,Ravenna 38; 9, Orchard View 37; 10, Reeths-... READ MORE
May 03, 2013 TRACK GREATER MUSKEGON ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION COUNTY TRACK MEET (at Reeths-Puffer) GIRLS 1, Reeths-Puffer 126; 2, Mona Shores 106; 3, Muskegon 50; 4, Whitehall 48; 5, Fruitport 45; 6, North Muskegon 39; 7, Muskegon Catholic 29; 8, Oakridge 22; 9, Western Michigan Chris... READ MORE
May 02, 2013 BASEBALL Greater Muskegon Athletic Asssociation Baseball County Tournament (Saturday) Tier 1 First round Whitehall at Orchard View, 9 a.m. Muskegon at Fruitport, 9 a.m. Semifinals Mona Shores vs. Whitehall-Orchard View winner, at Orchard View, 11 a.m. Reeths... READ MORE
May 02, 2013 SOFTBALL Greater Muskegon Athletic Association County Softball Tournament (Saturday) Tier 1 First round Whitehall at Orchard View, 9 a.m. Muskegon at Fruitport, 9 a.m. Semifinals Reeths-Puffer vs. Muskegon-Fruitport winner at Fruitport, 11 a.m. Mona Shores... READ MORE