Apr 10, 2025 * This story originally appeared in LSJ's April magazine edition. Click here to see the PDF version. By Ron Rop LocalSportsJournal.com When you live in a small community like Ravenna, everyone is connected in one way or another. That could not be more true than with t... READ MORE
Apr 02, 2025 LocalSportsJournal.com Western Michigan Christian Pre-Spring Break Invitational (at WMC) Girls results 1, Spring Lake 260 2, Fruitport 149 3, Western Michigan Christian 62 4, Ravenna 57.5 5, Grandville Calvin Christian 49.5 6, Oakridge 20 7, Muskegon Catholic Centra... READ MORE
Apr 02, 2025 LocalSportsJournal.com Western Michigan Christian Pre-Spring Break Invitational Boys team results 1, Spring Lake 144.6 2, Fruitport 96.2 3, Orchard View 86 4, Oakridge 75.95 5, Ravenna 63.75 6, Western Michigan Christian 58 7, Grandville Calvin Christian 53.5 8,... READ MORE
Mar 28, 2025 LocalSportsJournal.com JENISON - The Ravenna softball team split a doubleheader with Jenison to open the 2025 season on Thursday. The Bulldogs were edged out in game one, 4-3, but bounced back to cruise by Jenison, 6-1, in the nightcap. Addison Gillard earned the opening game ... READ MORE
Mar 13, 2025 LocalSportsJournal.com The Local Sports Journal hosted its Second Annual Varsity Blues Athletic Awards show on March 8 at the Frauenthal Theater in downtown Muskegon. The evening included a blues band, the recognition of three-sport athletes throughout the area and naming the... READ MORE
Mar 07, 2025 LocalSportsJournal.com HOLTON - The Kent City girls basketball team made a second-half push and sealed a 34-22 victory over Ravenna in the Division 3 district finals on Friday evening. “We asked for grit and heart from these girls and they gave us just that as we battle... READ MORE
Mar 05, 2025 LocalSportsJournal.com HOLTON - The Ravenna Bulldogs earned a berth in the Division 3 regional finals thanks to a 47-37 victory over Morley-Stanwood on Wednesday night. The game was played at Holton. Ravenna will take on Kent City in Friday night's game with a district trophy a... READ MORE
Mar 04, 2025 By Jason Goorman LocalSportsJournal.com KENT CITY - North Muskegon might have had an easy time with Ravenna in Tuesday's Division 3 boys basketball regional semifinal, but that doesn't mean the team wasn't challenged. The Norse ran away with a 72-32 win over the Bulldogs at Ke... READ MORE
Mar 04, 2025 LocalSportsJournal.com HOLTON - Natalie Rosel put up a double-double to help lead the Ravenna girls' basketball team to a 42-26 victory over Montabella in the Division 3 district opener on Monday night. Rosel had 17 points, 11 rebounds, five steals and a block. The Bulldogs o... READ MORE
Mar 03, 2025 LocalSportsJournal.com Here are the pairings for this week's boys regional basketball tournament involving area teams. Regional semifinals are set for Tuesday night and the regional finals will be played on Thursday night. DIVISION 2 (At Grand Rapids Christian) Tuesday Spri... READ MORE
Mar 01, 2025 LocalSportsJournal.com The following are pairings, sites and times for this week’s Division 1, 2, 3, and 4 girls basketball district tournaments involving area teams. The winners of each district will advance to next week’s regional completion at various sites. DIVIS... READ MORE
Mar 01, 2025 LocalSportsJournal.com A talented group of area bowlers took to the lanes on Saturday for the MHSAA state finals in singles. Mona Shores' Derek Kern and Ravenna sophomore Taylor Nutt had the most success in their respective divisions. Kern bowled a 300 during the six-game quali... READ MORE
Mar 01, 2025 LocalSportsJournal.com Five area bowling teams competed in the MHSAA team state finals on Friday at various locations in the state. Besides the state champion Ravenna girls in Division 4, the area had the Oakridge boys, Orchard View girls, Ravenna boys and Holton girls competin... READ MORE
Mar 01, 2025 LocalSportsJournal.com LAKEVIEW - The Ravenna boys basketball team held off a surging Kent City squad and hoisted the Division 3 district trophy on Friday night. The Bulldogs topped the Eagles, 60-49. The Bulldogs opened with a 14-4 scoring run in the first quarter. In the ... READ MORE
Feb 28, 2025 LocalSportsJournal.com MUSKEGON - The Ravenna Bulldog girls' bowling team completed its mission on Friday with a Division 4 team state title in bowling. The Bulldogs defeated Bad Axe 3-2 in the championship match, which included five baker games, to capture the title at Northwa... READ MORE
Feb 28, 2025 LocalSportsJournal.com RAVENNA - The Montague girls basketball team held off Ravenna to finish up the regular season with a 36-33 win on Thursday night. The Wildcats went on a 12-4 scoring run in the first quarter, but were outscored 13-7 in the second quarter. The Wildcats hel... READ MORE
Feb 26, 2025 LocalSportsJournal.com LAKEVIEW - The Ravenna boys' basketball team bounced back from a first-quarter deficit to take down Montabella 54-44 in the Division 3 district semi-final on Wednesday evening. The Bulldogs trailed 10-7 after the first quarter, but outscored Montabella 1... READ MORE
Feb 25, 2025 LocalSportsJournal.com Three area girls' bowling teams will be making the trek to the MHSAA state finals this weekend. Along with the three teams, 11 individuals qualified for state based on their performances at the regional tournaments. The girls from Orchard View claimed a ... READ MORE
Feb 25, 2025 LocalSportsJournal.com The area will be well represented this weekend when the MHSAA boys' bowling state finals are contested at four sites throughout the state. The boys from Oakridge qualified as a team after winning the Division 3 regional tournament at Northway Lanes in Mus... READ MORE
Feb 24, 2025 LocalSportsJournal.com LAKEVIEW - When March Madness hits in the boys basketball state tournament, it's a fresh season for everyone. Ravenna found that out on Monday in its Division 3 district opener against Lakeview. The Bulldogs came out on fire and Lakeview play... READ MORE