Category: Newaygo

Weirich scores 35 as undefeated Hart takes down Newaygo

Feb 26, 2023 LocalSportsJournal.com HART--In a makeup non-conference game on Saturday afternoon, the Hart Pirates boys' basketball team improved to 20-0 overall with a 65-46 win over the Newaygo Lions. Newaygo was able to control the tempo during the first half as Hart only had a 26-23 lead... READ MORE

Decker scores 35 as Newaygo cruises past Chippewa Hills

Feb 24, 2023 LocalSportsJournal.com NEWAYGO--The Newaygo Lions, led by Bryce Decker, cruised past the Chippewa Hills Warriors on Friday evening, 69-50. The game was played in the Central State Activities Association. With the victory, Newaygo improves to (12-7, 7-3) and will travel to Hart... READ MORE

Grant rallies from halftime deficit to beat Newaygo

Feb 22, 2023 LocalSportsJournal.com GRANT--Newaygo gave Grant a scare on Tuesday evening in a Central State Activities Association Tournament contest. Eventually, the Tigers pulled out a 51-40 win. Host Grant got out an 11-10 lead after the first eight minutes. Grant's two biggest offensive... READ MORE

Newaygo falls to CSAA champion Big Rapids, 63-21

Feb 17, 2023 LocalSportsJournal.com NEWAYGO--The host Newaygo Lions fell to league champion Big Rapids on Friday, 63-21. The Cardinals finished with a 10-0 league record and improved to 18-2 overall. "Big Rapids came out and obviously played really well tonight," said Newaygo coach Nathan ... READ MORE

Third-quarter rally carries Newaygo over Tri-County

Feb 10, 2023 LocalSportsJournal.com NEWAYGO -- The Newaygo Lions came out flying in the third quarter on Friday night and coasted to a 79-56 victory over the Tri-County Vikings. Newaygo maintained a 34-32 lead at the half, but when play resumed, the Lions went on a scoring binge of 28 point... READ MORE

Kent City claims third place in CSAA wrestling meet

Feb 07, 2023 LocalSportsJournal.com GRANT -The Kent City wrestling team earned a third-place finish in the CSAA League Championship on Saturday. Grant and Newaygo finished eighth and ninth, respectively. Sammy Anderson (106) and Zane Kik (126) led Kent City as champions in thei... READ MORE

White Cloud gets by Newaygo in overtime

Feb 04, 2023 LocalSports Journal.com   WHITE CLOUD--White Cloud mounted an exciting comeback against Newaygo in a 64-62 overtime win on Friday. The Indians trailed Newaygo for a majority of the CSAA matchup. Newaygo was led by Bryce Decker with 21 points and 10 rebounds. Caris Nelson fin... READ MORE

Holton gets win over Newaygo in Tuesday hoops action

Feb 01, 2023 LocalSportsJournal.com HOLTON -The Holton girls basketball team got a crucial win over Newaygo on Tuesday evening by a score of 43-29 in a non-conference contest. “Another game we really needed and this was a good team win where several girls all played a big role i... READ MORE

Decker scores 30 in Newaygo’s victory over Holton

Jan 31, 2023 LocalSportsJournal.com NEWAYGO--Bryce Decker's 30 points sparked Newaygo to a 69-44 victory over Holton on Tuesday night. The Lions sprinted out of the gate and led 22-14 after the first quarter and 44-23 at halftime. Newaygo never let up. The Lions led 58-32 after three quarte... READ MORE

Whitehall comes from behind to beat Newaygo

Jan 30, 2023 LocalSportsJournal.com NEWAYGO--The Whitehall Vikings girls basketball team turned up the defense on Monday night and took down Newaygo, 28-21. The non-conference game was played at Newaygo. Newaygo had control of the game in the first half as they led a 15-10 lead at the half... READ MORE

Newaygo gets by Oakridge in overtime, 62-60

Jan 26, 2023 LocalSportsJournal.com NEWAYGO--Bryce Decker had a big offensive night and Josiah Long hit the game-winning shot in overtime as the Newaygo Lions defeated Oakridge on Thursday. Decker scored 28 points and pulled down 12 rebounds and led Newaygo to a 62-60 overtime win over the ... READ MORE

Slow start costs Newaygo girls’ in loss to Reed City

Jan 25, 2023 LocalSportsJournal.com REED CITY--The Newaygo girls basketball teams have dominated the Reed City Coyote teams in the past number of years. That wasn't the case on Tuesday evening as the Lions fell to Reed City, 46-29, in a Central State Activities Association contest. The Coy... READ MORE

Reed City takes care of business against Newaygo’s boys

Jan 25, 2023 LocalSportsJournal.com REED CITY--The Newaygo Lions boys' basketball team traveled to Reed City on Tuesday evening and suffered a lopsided 60-33 setback. The game was played in the Central State Activities Association. Reed City got off to a good start, according to Newaygo he... READ MORE