Nov 14, 2012 This is the first of a two-part series on two remarkable semifinal football games played on Nov. 21, 1992. In this first part, local sports historian Jim Moyes looks at the classic battle between Montague and Battle Creek Pennfield. By Jim Moyes Local Sports Journal Whil... READ MORE
Nov 11, 2012 FOOTBALL State semifinals (all games Saturday) Division 1 Rockford (10-2) vs. Detroit Catholic Central (8-4), 1 p.m. at Battle Creek Central Detroit Cass Tech (10-2) vs. Lake Orion (11-1), 1 p.m. at Troy Athens Division 2 Muskegon (11-1) vs. Caledonia (9-3), 1 p.m. at... READ MORE
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Nov 11, 2012 Local Sports Journal Muskegon Catholic Central showed strength on Saturday in its win over defending Division 8 state champion Mendon. The Crusaders jumped ahead early and didn't look back. Watch the video highlights below as the Local Sports Journal was on hand catc... READ MORE
Nov 10, 2012 Local Sports Journal The Shelby Tigers continue their trek through unfamiliar territory. The Tigers used a defensive stand to halt a final drive by Negaunee in the final seconds and captured a 26-22 Division 6 regional final. The Tigers (10-2) advance to next Saturday's s... READ MORE
Nov 10, 2012 Photographer Tim Reilly shared some of his photos from Saturday's Muskegon Catholic Central victory over Mendon in the Division 8 regional final game. ... READ MORE
Nov 10, 2012 By Ron Rop Local Sports Journal MENDON - A near flawless performance, especially in the first half, earned the Muskegon Catholic Central Crusaders a spot in next week’s Division 8 football semifinals. And that dominating performance came against none other than against t... READ MORE
Nov 10, 2012 By Shawn Liverance Local Sports Journal After accepting the regional championship trophy on Saturday, Muskegon head coach Shane Fairfield addressed his team and told his seniors one thing. “Well, guys you are stuck with me for one more week,” Fairfield said. That br... READ MORE
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Nov 10, 2012 Local Sports Journal Newaygo faced off against Grand Rapids West Catholic on Friday night in the Division 5 regional football finals. The Lions' season ended with a 21-7 loss to the Falcons. Newaygo kept the score close throughout before finally succumbing to a fourth-qua... READ MORE
Nov 10, 2012 By Mike Mattson Local Sports Journal GRAND RAPIDS – Sure there were tears and feelings of disappointment after Newaygo’s magical season came to an end Friday night at Grand Rapids West Catholic. But Lions’ coach Andy Busch admitted after a 21-7 Division 5 regional ch... READ MORE
Nov 09, 2012 DIVISION 5 REGIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP GRAND RAPIDS WEST CATHOLIC 21, NEWAYGO 7 (At West Catholic) GR West Catholic 7-7-0-7-21 Newaygo 0-7-0-0-7 GRWC-Andy Corey 44 run (Travis Hoving kick) N-Heath Harrington 68 run (Conor Bradley kick) GRWC-Drake Wooten 2 pass from Travis Russel... READ MORE
Nov 09, 2012 Local Sports Journal Rookie kicker John Potter, from Grand Haven, has been released by the National Football League's Buffalo Bills. Potter, a seventh-round draft pick, had not played the last two games for the Bills as the kickoff specialist. Those duties have been hand... READ MORE
Nov 08, 2012 We've made it to the regionals of the high school football playoffs and four area teams are still standing. All four are taking to the road in hopes of advancing. Muskegon heads across the state to Midland, Newaygo is going to Grand Rapids, Shelby heads north to the Upper Peni... READ MORE
Nov 07, 2012 Local Sports Journal Philadelphia Eagles offensive lineman Todd Herremans has been lost for the season due to an ankle injury. The former standout and Ravenna High School and Saginaw Valley State University was placed on the season-ending injured reserve list on Wednesday, ... READ MORE
Nov 07, 2012 Local Sports Journal Broadcasters Jon Russell and Cal VanSingel agreed to take the longest road trip to provide the best community service for area football fans. That's why those road warriors are heading to the Upper Peninsula this weekend for the Division 6 playoff game ... READ MORE
Nov 05, 2012 MHSAA FOOTBALL PLAYOFFS Regionals DIVISION 3 Muskegon (10-1) at Midland (11-0), 1 p.m. Saturday. DIVISION 5 Newaygo (9-2) at Grand Rapids West Catholic (8-3), 7 p.m. Friday. DIVISION 6 Shelby (9-2) at Negaunee (10-1), 1 p.m. Saturday DIVISION 8 Muskegon Catholi... READ MORE
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Nov 03, 2012 Local Sports Journal Muskegon faced off against Lowell for the second time this season, meeting the Red Arrows in the Division 2 district finals. The Big Reds downed Lowell at Hackley Stadium in their first meeting and did it again on Friday night, topping Lowell 15-13. Des... READ MORE
Nov 03, 2012 By Shawn Liverance Local Sports Journal The Oakridge football team got a taste of what it did to opponents all season long on Friday night. Oakridge stymied teams all year long with a very stout defense, but the roles were reversed in its Division 5 district championship g... READ MORE
Nov 03, 2012 By Mike Mattson Local Sports Journal All Muskegon kicker Adrian Briseno wanted was a third chance in Friday’s playoff rematch against Lowell. After missing two previous extra points, Briseno redeemed himself by booting a 27-yard field goal with 1:46 left to lift the Big ... READ MORE
Nov 03, 2012 By Mark Lewis Local Sports Journal SHELBY – The Shelby Tigers entered Friday night's district final playoff game against Maple City Glen Lake in decidedly uncharted territory. The previous week, the Tigers won their second playoff game in school history – a 42-21 victo... READ MORE
Nov 03, 2012 Local Sports Journal REED CITY - Newaygo scored with 3:12 left in the game and gambled on a 2-point conversion to decide the game. The Lions only needed the extra point to send the Division 5 district final game into overtime, but instead, converted the 2-point conversion a... READ MORE