Nov 05, 2021 LocalSportsJournal.com The Muskegon Catholic Central volleyball team clinched the Division 4 district title on Thursday as they downed Pentwater in three sets. Leading for the Crusaders Claire LaVigne had 18 assists and scored four aces, Emma Maierhauser got 11 digs and two... READ MORE
Nov 05, 2021 LocalSportsJournal.com As teams get deeper in the playoffs, the matches tend to get closer and harder. For Division 3 district finalist Kent City, that rang true. The Eagles were knocked out of the playoffs with a hard 3-2 loss to Morley Stanwood on Thursday. The Eagle... 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 By Greg Gielczyk LocalSportsJournl.com BENZONIA – Finishing first is preferred, but when the top three teams advance to the state finals in cross country, finishing second or third isn’t so bad. That's the position the Mason County Easterns boys’ cross country team found... 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 20, 2021 LocalSportsJournal.com The North Muskegon boys soccer team shutout the Pentwater 3-0 on Tuesday in the Division 4 district semifinals. The Norse advance to host Ravenna on Thursday for the district championship. Bandon Winter led for the Norsemen with a goal and two ass... READ MORE
Oct 17, 2021 LocalSportsJournal.com Hart's boys and girls cross country teams dominated the competition at the Hart & Sole Invitational on Saturday. The Pirate girls captured the top three places and finished with 23 points. Runner-up Ludington had 42. Hart’s boys won by an even large... READ MORE
Oct 13, 2021 by Greg Gielczyk LocalSportsJournal.com Mason County Eastern's girls and boys cross country teams ran to convincing wins at the Western Michigan D League Championships on Wednesday afternoon. The meet was hosted by Mesick. Paced by freshman Lucy Shoup and sophomore Olivia Win... READ MORE
Oct 10, 2021 Localsportsjournal.com Mason County Eastern girls cross country team had a strong, consistent performance on Saturday and won the Pentwater Falcon Invitational. While the Cardinals did not have a top 3 finisher, they did edge out Frankfort 31-33 for the team title. The event w... READ MORE
Oct 02, 2021 LocalSportsJournal.com Week 6 high school football is on the books. Here are the headlines from Friday night's games. Oakridge hangs on over North Muskegon, Vanderputte leads Eagle ground game with 265 yards (+PHOTO GALLERY) Muskegon Catholic Central breaks int... READ MORE
Oct 01, 2021 By Craig Beilfuss LocalSportsJournal.com The Mason County Eastern Cardinals swept their third consecutive West Michigan D League Cross County Jamboree of the season on Wednesday. The meet was hosted by Bear Lake. MCE placed five runners in the top 10 in the boy’s race an... READ MORE
Sep 23, 2021 By Craig Beilfuss LocalSportsJournal.com Host Mason County Eastern swept the West Michigan D League Jamboree on Wednesday afternoon. The Cardinal boys dominated and finished first, followed by Marion. MCE would place six runners in the top ten. Taking ... READ MORE
Aug 26, 2021 LocalSportsJournal.com There is one road leading to Ford Field for high school football teams and that journey starts tonight. The LSJ's hard-copy 2021 High School Football Preview section of the Muskegon area's 23 football teams is being delivered as you read! Fans who ... READ MORE
Jun 03, 2021 LocalSportsJournal.com The Grand Haven softball team posted an 11-2 victory over Reeths-Puffer on Wednesday in a Division 1 pre-district contest. Veda Vargas went 3-for-4 at the plate for the Buccaneers, who had 12 hits in the game. Hannah Aldred pitched a compl... READ MORE
May 24, 2021 LocalSportsJournal.com The Ravenna softball team swept a doubleheader with Hesperia on Monday, winning 7-1 and 11-9. In Game 1, Laney Mabrito had four hits including two doubles while Liberty Willick had two hits. Emma Gillard picked up the Game 1 win, allowing one run o... READ MORE
May 22, 2021 LocalSportsJournal.com The Ravenna softball team kept its strong season rolling with a pair of easy wins over Orchard View on Friday, 20-0 and 22-1. Pitcher Emma Gillard earned the win for the Bulldogs in the first game, pitching three hits and striking out five batters. ... READ MORE
May 18, 2021 LocalSportsJournal.com The North Muskegon softball team swept a pair of tight games over Whitehall on Tuesday in West Michigan Conference play. The Norse won the opener 7-2. Maddy Balon earned the win from the mound, allowing two hits and two runs and striking out seven.... READ MORE
May 11, 2021 LocalSportsJournal.com The Reeths-Puffer softball team had a field day at the plate, scoring 46 total runs in an O-K Green Conference twin bill on Tuesday. The Rockets blanked Grand Rapids Union 15-0 in the opener, then pounded their opponents 31-1 in the nightcap. In Ga... READ MORE
May 10, 2021 LocalSportsJournal.com Matt Colbert picked up the win for North Muskegon as they beat Reeths-Puffer 8-3 on Monday night in a non-conference clash. Colbert tossed four innings, allowing no runs while relivers Luke Rop and Shamus Corbett allowed two runs in their combined thr... READ MORE
May 10, 2021 LocalSportsJournal.com The Grand Haven softball team had a strong offensive day on Monday, defeating Reeths-Puffer 11-0 and 16-1. Hannah Bowen earned the win for he Buccaneers in Game 1, allowing just three hits while also striking out five. Hannah Aldred led the Grand H... READ MORE