Dec 10, 2021 LocalSportsJournal.com The Shelby girls basketball team narrowly escaped a scoreless fourth quarter on Thursday with a 39-36 win over Oakridge. A lot of mistakes were made by the Tigers but they relied on defense, holding Oakridge to just three four-quarter points. “Toug... READ MORE
Dec 09, 2021 LocalSportsJournal.com Muskegon Catholic Central wrestling went 1-1 on Wednesday night, defeating Oakridge 42-6 while falling short to Central Montcalm 42-30. Oakridge went 0-2 on the night in a resurgence of a program that last had a team in 1973. The Eagles lost to Muskeg... READ MORE
Dec 08, 2021 LocalSportsJournal.com The Oakridge boys basketball team put away Fruitport 50-47 on Tuesday after a second half run that almost put the Trojans in the driver seat. The Eagles commanded the first half with a 30-19 lead. Coming out of halftime, the Trojans began to put th... READ MORE
Dec 08, 2021 LocalSportsJournal.com The Oakridge girls basketball team made light work of the Fruitport Trojans on Tuesday, coming away with a 47-25 victory. Anna Lundquist recorded a double-double scoring 14 points and grabbing 10 rebounds while also adding three steals and a block in ... READ MORE
Dec 03, 2021 LocalSportsJournl.com The Montague girl’s basketball team used a strong fourth quarter performance to grab at 52-35 win over the visiting Oakridge Eagles on Friday. The Wildcats outscored the Eagles 22-12 in the fourth quarter to seal the victory which was also a West Mic... READ MORE
Dec 01, 2021 LocalSportsJournal.com High School basketball has returned! The 2021-22 girls basketball season kicked off on Tuesday night and area fans were thrilled to be back in the stands. Here are your headlines from Tuesday night's girls basketball matchups: Kent City girl... READ MORE
Dec 01, 2021 LocalSportsJournal.com The Oakridge girl’s varsity basketball team struggled to get much of anything going in their season opening 41-23 loss to visiting Sparta on Tuesday. The Eagles fell behind 18-7 at half and continued to play catchup for the rest of the game, but not... READ MORE
Nov 24, 2021 By Tom Kendra LocalSportsJournal.com Rumor has it there are some high school football games being played this weekend at Ford Field in Detroit. But without any Muskegon-area teams taking part in the festivities, it’s like Christmas without snow, Easter without eggs or the Fo... READ MORE
Nov 12, 2021 By Tom Kendra LocalSportsJournal.com GRAND RAPIDS - The only question for some of the so-called experts was how quickly before Grand Rapids Catholic Central would get to a running clock in Friday’s regional championship game against visiting Oakridge. Only one slight p... READ MORE
Nov 11, 2021 By Greg Gielczyk LocalSportsJournal.com Can the Oakridge Eagles get over the hump and win a Division 5 regional championship and move on to the state semifinal? That will be a tall order as highly-touted Grand Rapids Catholic Central stands in their way. The game is set for 7... READ MORE
Nov 06, 2021 By Trevor Austin LocalSportsJournal.com HOWARD CITY - As the opening kickoff of Oakridge's district final matchup with Tri-County sailed through the air at Goodin-Parker Field, the crowd roared on both sides of the bleachers as they were packed to the gills, leaving standin... READ MORE
Nov 03, 2021 By Trevor Austin LocalSportsJournal.com When it comes to success in the high school football playoffs, the Oakridge Eagles have had their share over the years. In fact, the Eagles have been in the post season every year since 2004. Enjoying the moment and the added games is ... READ MORE
Nov 02, 2021 By Greg Gielczyk LocalSportsJournal.com Anything can happen once you get to the state championship meet. At least that’s what several area cross country teams are counting on Saturday when the regional champions, and other top finisher, convene for the final meet of the se... READ MORE
Nov 01, 2021 LocalSportsJournal.com The MHSAA state volleyball tournament kicks off today around the state of Michigan. Teams from around west Michigan will be "setting up" in district tournaments and fighting for a coveted state championship. Fruitport was the last area team to... READ MORE
Oct 31, 2021 LocalSportsJournal Allendale - Spring Lake's girls and boys cross country teams are going to the state meet based on their runner-up finishes on Saturday. The meet was hosted by Allendale. In the boys’ race, Grand Rapids Christian ran away from the field with a score of 30 p... READ MORE
Oct 30, 2021 LocalSportsJournal.com The 2021 high school football playoffs are back and they are in action. Mona Shores returned to the post-season field to defend its back-to-back state championship honors. Most fans knew the Sailors had a chance to win, while most were also surprised... READ MORE
Oct 27, 2021 LocalSportsJournal.com Area cross country teams will be hitting three courses over the next three days with the intent on qualifying for the state finals. Several area teams and individuals will be looking to make headlines at regionals. The action begins Thursday with a Divis... READ MORE
Oct 26, 2021 Local SportsJournal.com The Michigan High School Athletic Association released the dates and start times for the first-round games in the high school football playoffs. A total of 13 area high school football teams qualified for the post-season. Teams hosting opening-round game... READ MORE
Oct 23, 2021 LocalSportsJournal.com Week 9 football, is in the books. The 2021 high school football season started back on Aug. 25 and continued to entertain fans around west Michigan each Friday night. Big Reds fans have once again been treated to another conference title, as M... READ MORE
Oct 23, 2021 By John Karafa and Greg Wickstrom LocalSportsJournal.com For the second consecutive week, Muskegon Catholic pulled a rabbit out of its hat with a last minute win against formidable foes. This time the victory came in a 30-28 win over Oakridge in the final regular-season game.... READ MORE