Sep 08, 2012 Local Sports Journal Three tough games down and one more to go for the Muskegon Big Reds. After defeating Orchard Lake St. Mary's and Southview (Ohio) in the first two weeks of the season, a trip to Rockford was next on the Big Reds' list. On Friday, the Big Reds control... READ MORE
Sep 07, 2012 FRUITPORT 15, SPRING LAKE 6 S. Lake 0 - 6 - 0 - 0 - 6 Fruitport 0 - 6 - 3 - 6 - 15 SL - Jake Chittenden 1 run (kick failed) F - Dakota Gordon 16 run (kick failed) F - Matt Boroff 29 field goal F - Gordon 6 run (kick failed) Fruitport stats Dakota Gordon 12 carries, 57 y... READ MORE
Sep 01, 2012 Local Sports Journal Grand Haven native John Potter is now a member of the National Football League’s Buffalo Bills. Potter, who played collegiately at Western Michigan University, was named to the Bills’ 53-man roster after surviving Friday’s final cuts. He was the B... READ MORE
Aug 31, 2012 Local Sports Journal Muskegon coach Shane Fairfield figured a long trip to Sylvania Southview (Ohio) would reveal a few traits about his football team. Indeed, he learned a whole lot after the Big Reds rallied for a thrilling 40-37 victory Friday night at Perrysburg’s Ste... READ MORE
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Aug 30, 2012 Local Sports Journal Muskegon Big Reds coach Shane Fairfield talks with the Local Sports Journal's Mike Mattson about last week's gridiron action and a week 2 football trip down to Ohio. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=McOXUatgd-4... READ MORE
Aug 28, 2012 Local Sports Journal The Shoreline Sport and Spine Power Hour will feature special guest Jim Brandstatter this week. The show, hosted by Jon Russell and Mike Taylor, airs 5-6 p.m. Wednesday. Brandstatter, a University of Michigan alum, has been broadcasting Michiga... READ MORE
Aug 24, 2012 By David Tomczak Local Sports Journal In a game where both offenses were on display early, it was Muskegon’s defense that took control of Friday’s season opener. After early possessions by the Big Reds and Orchard Lake St. Mary’s, it looked like it was going to be a ... READ MORE
Aug 24, 2012 HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL SUMMARIES Mona Shores 42, Muskegon Catholic 6 M. Catholic 0 – 0 – 6 – 0 – 6 M. Shores 0 – 14 –14–14–42 MS - Chris Bradford 59 pass from Tyree Jackson (Jared Karnitz kick) MS -Bradford 21 run (Karnitz kick) MS -Asantay... READ MORE
Aug 24, 2012 Local Sports Journal The Orchard View Cardinals ran over Muskegon 7-0 in nonleague boys soccer action on Thursday. The Cardinals received first-half goals from Jimmy Hendricks, Brandon Rowell, Jeff Dixon and Jordan Wade. Three goals after halftime were scored by Rowell, ... READ MORE
Jul 30, 2012 Are you ready for some high school football? Counting the days until your favorite high school football team takes the field? Wondering how your team will stack up against other teams in the area? Today, Local Sports Journal announced it will be publishing a 24-page foot... READ MORE
Jul 22, 2012 By Jim Moyes Local Sports Journal A recent request from Local Sports Journal columnist Mark Lewis grabbed my attention. He wanted his fellow contributors to this desperately needed website to list their top football games witnessed over the years. I have to put my think... READ MORE
Jul 16, 2012 Radio stations WLCS- FM 98.3 and WVIB-FM 100.1 along with Local Sports Journal have announced a partnership that will benefit Muskegon area sports fans starting with the fast-approaching high school football season. Jon Russell, operations manager and high school play-by-play ... READ MORE
Jun 26, 2012 By Ron Rop LocalSportsJournal.com Six area high school football players will be participating in Saturday’s Michigan High School Football Coaches Association All-Star Game. The game is scheduled for 4 p.m. at Bahlke Field at Alma College. The game pits the East vs. the W... READ MORE
Jun 20, 2012 ANALYSIS If you ask me, it is an all-around disaster. And if you ask a lot of other folks as well, they'll say the same thing. I'm referring, of course, to the recent goings-on in the Muskegon Heights school district. The state has decided to take over the Heights, allow... READ MORE
Jun 12, 2012 By Mike Mattson LocalSportsJournal.com Newaygo’s baseball run toward a Division 3 state title came to a shocking end Tuesday against Mancelona. The Ironmen rallied from a 1-0 deficit by scoring a run in the sixth inning and adding the game-winning unearned run in the bot... READ MORE
Jun 09, 2012 Area sports fans, We know how much you love Muskegon area sports. And we loved bringing you the game stories, features, sports news, opinion columns and scores from throughout the community for many years. But something happened several months ago – a group of sportswriters ... READ MORE