Jan 03, 2014 Local Sports Journal GRANT – Though not conference foes, Friday night’s ‘proximity’ rivalry game between Newaygo and host Grant (2-2) came down to the wire, with the visiting Lions coming away with the 60-53 win. Newaygo (2-1) led most of the way, grabbing an early ... READ MORE
Dec 19, 2013 Local Sports Journal The Newaygo girls basketball team held off host Reed City Thursday night, outscoring the Coyotes by six in the final quarter to earn the 54-46 win in Central States Activities Association hoops action. Newaygo (1-4) won its first game of the s... READ MORE
Dec 17, 2013 Local Sports Journal Newaygo surrendered a halftime lead and dropped a 63-61 CSAA Conference game to Lakeview on Tuesday night. The Lions led 35-34 at halftime, but Lakeview rallied with a 20-13 third quarter run. Jake Warren led Newaygo with 16 points, Heath Harrington ... READ MORE
Dec 13, 2013 Local Sports Journal The Newaygo boys basketball team used a strong second half to down Chippewa Hills 56-44 Friday in a Central State Activities Association matchup. The game was tied 27-27 at halftime, but Newaygo took control by outscoring Chippewa Hills 15-10 in... READ MORE
Dec 12, 2013 Local Sports JournalThe Newaygo Lions girls basketball team gave Chippewa Hills a run for its money before dropping a 56-49 decision Thursday in Central State Activities Association action. The Lions fell behind by 13 points at halftime, and couldn't overcome the early defici... READ MORE
Dec 12, 2013 Local Sports Journal The brand new high school basketball season is underway, and teams throughout the area are hitting the court with dreams of conference, district and state championships dancing in their heads. Local Sports Journal is ready to guide you into the new seas... READ MORE
Dec 09, 2013 Local Sports Journal HOLTON - The host Red Devils took control early Monday night versus Newaygo, running out to a 12-5 first-quarter lead over the Lions. And Holton never looked back, cruising to the 48-40 win over the Lions in Central States Activities Conference girls ba... READ MORE
Dec 03, 2013 Local Sports Journal Newaygo dropped its season opening game to Tri-County 59-43 on Tuesday night. The Vikings led 29-18 at the half and pulled away with a 20-10 third quarter scoring advantage. Madi Giese Newaygo with 13 points and seven assists.... READ MORE
Nov 03, 2013 Local Sports Journal BROOKLYN – The Spring Lake girls cross country team finished Saturday’s Div. 2 state cross country meet as close to the top without taking the state title. The Lakers outlasted a tight race for second, as Grand Rapids Christian took the team ... READ MORE
Nov 01, 2013 By Jim Moyes Local Sports Journal It is hard to fathom that the playoffs are underway this weekend in the Wolverine State while I will be sweltering in the 80-plus degree heat here in the Sunshine State Friday night broadcasting the high school game between Ponte Vedra and Pala... READ MORE
Oct 25, 2013 By Jason Goorman Local Sports Journal Can anyone believe it’s Week 9 already? It seems like yesterday we were planning our football tab for area pigskin fanatics. How many memories were made this season and how many more are right on the edge of becoming a dream come tru... READ MORE
Oct 22, 2013 Local Sports Journal Daily newspapers have downsized, and their coverage of local sports has decreased. That has left many of our local athletes - particularly high school kids - without the full recognition they deserve. The reporters at Local Sports Journal are dedicated ... READ MORE
Oct 18, 2013 Local Sports Journal Newaygo improved to 7-1 on the season with a 61-22 win over Big Rapids in a CSAA game on Friday night. The Lions jumped out to a 20-0 lead and never looked back. Reo Heinzman scored three times for the Lions and Bret Korytkowski and Zack Knight added... READ MORE
Oct 17, 2013 By Jim Moyes Local Sports Journal How I wish I were back in the Port City this week to see who wins the big game Friday night at Mona Shores. There appears to be a number of area teams that are playoff bound this year, creating some interesting district clashes in a couple of w... READ MORE
Oct 12, 2013 Local Sports Journal SHELBY – Holton saved the best for last Saturday. After going 3-3 in pool play at the Shelby Tournament, the Red Devils downed Bear Lake and Newaygo in the semis and finals to take home the Silver Bracket trophy. In pool play, Holton fell to Shelby... READ MORE
Oct 12, 2013 Local Sports Journal Heath Harrington had two touchdown receptions and Alex Bulson led on the ground as Newaygo ran past White Cloud 61-6. The win puts Newaygo in the playoffs for the second year in-a-row The Lions jumped ahead 14-0 after the first quarter and led 48-0 head... READ MORE
Oct 03, 2013 By Jim Moyes Local Sports Journal This ‘ole’ announcer is so upset with his picks for the last couple of weeks that I’ve decided to head back home this weekend to get this problem fixed. After meeting with many of my ‘bird dog snoops’ in some of my favorite ‘water... READ MORE
Sep 28, 2013 Local Sports Journal The Newaygo Lions bounced back from a disappointing loss to Reed City last week with a 28-0 victory over previously unbeaten Hesperia Friday in Central State Athletic Association football action. "That was a tough, physical, smash mouth game,' said Newa... READ MORE
Sep 26, 2013 By Jim Moyes [email protected] Local Sports Journal Just when I was about to truly believe I have become a ‘gifted’ predictor of local high school football games, I got a real slap in the face with my mediocre record from week 4. If I don’t show a vast improvement with ... READ MORE
Sep 21, 2013 Local Sports Journal Staff reports REED CITY - Collin Hatfields scored the game-winning touchdown on a 29-yard run in the fourth quarter to give Reed City a 22-14 victory over Newaygo Friday in a Central State Athletic Conference matchup. There was no scoring in the first ... READ MORE