Oct 15, 2015 LocalSportsJournal.com The Grant volleyball team defeated the Newaygo in three straight sets (25-12, 25-14, 25-15) Tuesday night. Laura Bouwkamp led the Tigers with nine digs, 14 kills, and four aces while Sierra Schuitema had 37 assists. The Tigers are now 24-7-4 on the... READ MORE
Sep 20, 2015 LocalSportsJournal.com Neither team could find the back of the net in Hart and Newaygo's 0-0 tie in non-league boys soccer on Friday. The Pirates outshot Newaygo 17-7. Damian Gonzalez posted seven saves in goal for Hart.... READ MORE
Aug 31, 2015 LocalSportsJoural.com The Newaygo soccer team defeated Reed City 5-1 on Monday afternoon in a Central States Activities Association league game. Bodi Pratt and Sean Karrip each scored two goals for the Lions, while James Warren also found the back of the net for Newaygo. ... READ MORE
Aug 26, 2015 By Jason Goorman LocalSportsJournal.com Two weekends, four nights of prep football. What a great early season treat for area high school football fans. I’m not sure why - I thought I heard someone say it’s because Labor Day is late this year - but there will be game... READ MORE
Aug 22, 2015 LocalSportsJournal.com Wow, what a great party! Local Sports Journal, along with our terrific partners from WLCS 98.3 FM, Tatra Hall and Sport Clips, hosted the first annual LSJ high school football preview section release party on Friday night. We were crossing our fing... READ MORE
Aug 06, 2015 LocalSportsJournal.com It’s the time of year when area sports fans start wondering when they can get their copy of the annual Local Sports Journal high school football preview section. This year they can get their copy at a football party! On Friday, August 21, Local S... READ MORE
May 30, 2015 LocalSportsJournal.com Nicole Karel’s goal nine minutes into overtime led the Oakridge girls soccer team to a 2-1 victory over Newaygo Saturday in the Division 3 district finals at Belding High School. Oakridge won its third district championship in the past four years a... READ MORE
May 28, 2015 LocalSportsJournal.com 2015 GIRLS SOCCER DISTRICTS Division 1 Grand Haven Tuesday Jenison 2, Mona Shores 1 Holland West Ottawa 2, Grand Haven 1 Grandville 11, Grand Rapids Union 0 Division 2 Fruitport Tuesday Spring Lake 1, Reeths-Puffer 0 Fruitport 3, Coopers... READ MORE
Apr 25, 2015 LocalSportsJournal.com The Ludington girls soccer team remained perfect on the season with a pair of wins Saturday in the Oriole Invitational. Ludington beat Shelby 6-0 and Newaygo 1-0. The Orioles are now 9-0. Senior standout Jacquelyn Lynch led the way with five goals ... READ MORE
Mar 27, 2015 LocalSportsJournal.com The American Youth Basketball Tour is gearing up for its summer sessions in west Michigan. The local AYBT events in Muskegon and Ludington are giving $25 discounts to teams who sign up by March 31st. The Muskegon 5-on-5 series will play host on Ju... READ MORE
Mar 17, 2015 LocalSportsJournal.com The Spring Lake boys basketball team held on to defeat Newaygo 67-62 Monday in a Class B regional first round contest at Hamilton High School. The Lakers led 17-7 after the first quarter and 30-25 at halftime. Spring Lake (17-7) regained its ... READ MORE
Mar 13, 2015 LocalSportsJournal.com The Newaygo boys basketball team defeated Grant 61-43 on Friday night in a Class B district final game at Fremont High School. The Lions led 27-20 at halftime and 37-29 after the third quarter before closing the game out with a 24-14 fourth quarter ru... READ MORE
Feb 10, 2015 Local Sports Journal North Muskegon had a strong first half on the offensive end and cruised to a 58-42 victory over Fruitport. North Muskegon, which led 29-18 at halftime, also was hot from the outside with eight 3-pointers. Ben Gautraud led NM with 17 points while Rile... READ MORE
Feb 10, 2015 Local Sports Journal The Holton girls basketball team let a big lead get away Tuesday, but pulled itself together when it mattered the most and captured a 60-53 victory over Orchard View. The Red Devils led by 22 points midway through the third quarter, then watched their ... READ MORE
Feb 03, 2015 Local Sports Journal The Muskegon Heights Tigers used balanced scoring to produce a 72-64 victory over Ludington on Tuesday night. Antonio Jones led Muskegon Heights with 17 points. Anthony Jones and DeMonte Jones added 11 points each. Cameron Bandstra led the Orioles wi... READ MORE
Jan 27, 2015 Local Sports Journal The league-leading Reeths-Puffer girls maintained their grip on first place in the O-K Black with a 45-38 victory over Zeeland East in girls basketball action on Tuesday night. Reeths-Puffer led by six points at the half and eight heading into the final... READ MORE
Jan 20, 2015 Local Sports Journal The Mona Shores girls basketball team held on to defeat Rockford 49-44 behind a strong third quarter in which the Sailors had a 13-4 run. The Sailors are now 8-1 on the season and will return to league action in their next game where they are 1-0. Jo... READ MORE
Jan 20, 2015 Local Sports Journal The Reeths-Puffer Rockets churned out 52 points in the first half and cruised to the 80-48 victory over Fruitport. In all, the Rockets made 10 shots from beyond the 3-point line. Jordan Cooley led Reeths-Puffer (5-3) with 19 points. Deandre Oakes-Owe... READ MORE
Jan 07, 2015 Local Sports Journal The Mona Shores girls basketball tgeam appears more than ready to open O-K Black Conference play on Friday. The Sailors improved to 5-1 on the season with a convincing 62-44 non-league victory over Jenison on Tuesday. They will host Reeths-Puffer on Fri... READ MORE
Jan 07, 2015 Local Sports Journal The Newaygo Lions didn't let a 19-point Hesperia halftime lead stop them from rallying to gain an 85-79 win in boys basketball on Tuesday. The Lions trailed 50-31 at halftime but used a second half full-court press to pull back into the game. Newaygo ... READ MORE