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
Sep 19, 2013 By Jim Moyes Local Sports Journal This week’s slate of games is loaded with some blockbuster lineups that will certainly challenge the prognosticating abilities of this ‘ole announcer. My only blip with my fearless picks last week was not picking those playoff bound Sai... READ MORE
Sep 14, 2013 Local Sports Journal LAKEVIEW - Reo Heinzman had the game of his life, helping to lift his Newaygo Lions to a hard-fought 21-20 victory over host Lakeview. The Lions were down 14-7 at half time and trailed 20-14 until 1:10 remaining in the game. It was then that Heinzma... READ MORE
Sep 12, 2013 [email protected] Local Sports Journal Now that my copy of the localsportsjournal Football Preview Edition has finally arrived down here in North Florida, I feel much more confident with these fearless picks for week No. 3. What a great job the staff did in putting the publica... READ MORE
Sep 10, 2013 Local Sports Journal VOLLEYBALL Kent City d. Newaygo 25-9, 25-21, 25-21 Kent City stats SERVICE POINTS ACES: Kelsey Krueger 17-3, Kassidy Heeringa 9-3, Kayleigh Hartley 9-1, Jstine Wolter 7-3. ASSISTS: Heeringa 13, Hartley 11. KILLS: Justine Wolter 13. BLOCKS: Olivia Ha... READ MORE
Sep 07, 2013 Local Sports JournalREMUS – While it doesn’t often get much notice, the offensive line for Newaygo’s varsity football team proved to be the difference Friday night, as the visiting Lions knocked off Central States Activities Association foe Chippewa Hills 49-21. “W... 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
Sep 04, 2013 Local Sports Journal HOLTON - The Holton Red Devil volleyball team defeated Central States Activities Association foe Newaygo Wednesday night, needing the minimum three games to do it. The Red Devils won 25-7, 25-12, 26-25. Rachel Younts led Holton with 10 kills with tea... READ MORE
Aug 30, 2013 Local Sports Journal NEWAYGO - Weston Butler passed for three touchdowns and a pair of running backs combined for 215 yards as host Newaygo opened the season with a 56-34 nonconference win over Holton. The Lions built a 29-7 lead by halftime as Butler connected with Matt Mi... 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 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
Jun 01, 2013 TRACK Division 3 girls (at Comstock Park) Pewamo-Westphalia 54; Reed City 40; Adrian Madison 37; Frankenmuth 35.5; Manistee 34; Napoleon 26; St. Louis 25; Onsted 24; Flint Southwestern Academy 21; Charlevoix 21; Benzie Central 20; Bath 20; Saranac 20; Hopkins 20; Buchana... 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
Apr 26, 2013 Local Sports Journal Hesperia downed Newaygo in two games on Friday. The Panthers won 9-6 and 10-0. Mera Schmitz posted her first win of the season for Hesperia. Schmitz went all seven innings with six strikeouts, one walk and four earned runs. Hesperia struggled throu... READ MORE
Apr 25, 2013 Local Sports Journal Hunter Niederer picked up his first varsity pitching victory on Wednesday in Newaygo's 4-3 victory over Tri-County. Niederer allowed seven hits and struck out eight in 6 2/3 innings of work. He also helped his own cause with a double that scored Robby Mendh... READ MORE
Apr 23, 2013 Local Sports Journal The Newaygo Lions got a first-hand look at the No. 8 ranked Rockford Rams on Monday. The Lions dropped 9-0 and 4-3 decisions in the nonleague baseball doubleheader. The second game took eight innings to decide a winner. Newaygo used five different pi... READ MORE
Apr 17, 2013 Local Sports Journal Newaygo sent some shock waves through the CSAA on Tuesday by sweeping Chippewa Hills 9-4 and 4-2 in a baseball doubleheader. Chippewa Hills came into the season as a solid favorite to win the league title. However, in the opener, Andrew Middleton pit... READ MORE
Apr 10, 2013 Local Sports Journal The Whitehall Vikings overcame an early deficit and gained a 2-1 girls soccer victory over the host Newaygo Lions. The Lions struck first on a goal by Madi Giese that was assisted by Amber Maurer. Before halftime, Whitehall tied it on a goal by Morga... READ MORE