Sep 08, 2012 Local Sports Journal Three tough games down and one more to go for the Muskegon Big Reds. After defeating Orchard Lake St. Mary's and Southview (Ohio) in the first two weeks of the season, a trip to Rockford was next on the Big Reds' list. On Friday, the Big Reds control... READ MORE
Sep 08, 2012 By Shawn Liverance Local Sports Journal The Shelby Tigers passed their first major test of the season on Friday night and now find themselves tied atop the West Michigan Conference standings. Shelby used a pair of first-half scores to beat host Whitehall 14-6 in a game pla... READ MORE
Sep 07, 2012 Local Sports Journal The Ravenna Bulldogs were pushed to the limit on Friday night against the Mason County Central Spartans. The visiting Bulldogs scored all their points in the second half and defeated the Spartans 22-12. "I knew going up there and it's raining and... READ MORE
Sep 07, 2012 By David Tomczak Local Sports Journal Fruitport coach Greg Vargas was all smiles after Friday night's 15-6 Lakes 8 Conference win over Spring Lake. After five years as an assistant coach for the Trojans, Vargas got to experience firsthand what it felt like to defeat th... READ MORE
Sep 07, 2012 Local Sports Journal Holton's five turnovers were turned into five scores as Reed City routed the Red Devils 60-21 on Friday night. Reed City led 28-0 after the first quarter and never looked back. Holton's bright spot was Chase Smith, who rushed 13 times for 160 yards... READ MORE
Sep 07, 2012 Local Sports Journal The Muskegon Catholic Central Crusaders chalked one up in the victory column on Friday night with a 43-6 victory over the Grant Tigers. MCC (1-2) had two rushers eclipse the 100-yard mark, led by Alex Lewandoski with 14 rushes for 159 yards. Jessie An... READ MORE
Sep 07, 2012 Local Sports Journal On a rainy night, the Fremont Packers were forced to rely on its running game more than they wanted to against the winless Tri-County Vikings. The Packers rushed for 186 yards and passed for 210 in a 19-13 victory over the Vikings. “The kids played more ... READ MORE
Sep 07, 2012 Local Sports Journal Caledonia quarterback Ryan Zoet scored on a 4-yard run then ran in the 2-point conversion in the game's final minute to provide the visitors with a 22-19 victory over Mona Shores. The outcome spoiled a strong game by Sailor quarterback Tyree Jackson, wh... READ MORE
Sep 07, 2012 FRUITPORT 15, SPRING LAKE 6 S. Lake 0 - 6 - 0 - 0 - 6 Fruitport 0 - 6 - 3 - 6 - 15 SL - Jake Chittenden 1 run (kick failed) F - Dakota Gordon 16 run (kick failed) F - Matt Boroff 29 field goal F - Gordon 6 run (kick failed) Fruitport stats Dakota Gordon 12 carries, 57 y... READ MORE
Sep 07, 2012 Local Sports Journal One day after a disappointing loss on the soccer field, the Western Michigan Christian Warriors turned in a solid all-around game and earned an 8-0 victory over Burt Lake Northern Michigan Christian Academy. Eli Vandervelde scored two goals, his first... READ MORE
Sep 07, 2012 Hey football fans. There are plenty of good games on tonight's schedule. You can only make it to one of them, but you can listen to several others on the radio. Here is the list of tonight's games begin broadcast by area radio stations. Muskegon at Rockford, 7 p.m., WVIB-FM ... READ MORE
Sep 06, 2012 Local Sports Journal The Mona Shores Sailors handed out a lesson in soccer on Thursday night. The visiting Sailors ran past, through and around the Western Michigan Christian Warriors 6-0 in a game played at Warrior Field. Jake Carlson scored two goals while Riley Wi... READ MORE
Sep 06, 2012 There are a lot of great matchups for Week 3 of the prep football season. Here are the picks for six LSJ staffers. Leading the way through two weeks are Mike Mattson and Ron Rop with identical 21-3 records. MIKE MATTSON (Last week: 11-2; Season record: 21-3) Lowell over Grand... READ MORE
Sep 06, 2012 Local Sports Journal The Muskegon Community College men's soccer team dropped a 3-2 decision to Grand Valley State's club team on Wednesday night in Allendale. The Jayhawks received goals from Ryan Wagenmaker and Michael Hower. MCC (4-1) returns to action at 1 p.m. Sunda... READ MORE
Sep 06, 2012 Local Sports Journal The West Michigan Force, a semi-pro football team, will host the Great Lakes Football League championship game at Mona Shores High School on Saturday night. The Force (11-0) will take on the Capital City Stealth (10-2) in the game, which kicks off at 6 ... READ MORE
Sep 06, 2012 COLLEGE CROSS COUNTRY RANKINGS WEEK 1 Listed below are the top 25 men and women's cross country teams for community colleges. Listed are ranking, team and points. MEN 1, Iowa Central CC 189 2, Allen County CC 187 3, Iowa Western CC 157 4, Garden City CC 148 ... READ MORE
Sep 05, 2012 Local Sports Journal The Muskegon Community College women's soccer team battled to a 1-all tie with Grand Valley State University on Wednesday. Grand Valley scored its goal at the 40-minute mark of the opening half, in which Jayhawk goalkeeper Chelsea Thiele made three save... READ MORE
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Sep 05, 2012 By Mark Lewis Local Sports Journal Everybody involved in executing Wednesday night's outdoor volleyball quad at Mona Shores ought to get a nice pat on the back. It was an incredible event that for once put some of the area's best female student-athletes front and center. Nove... READ MORE
Sep 05, 2012 Local Sports Journal Jacob Dyer and Zach Gilson scored goals on Wednesday and led the Fruitport Trojans to a 2-0 nonleague soccer victory over the Grand Rapids Covenant Christian Chargers. Dyer made a strong run anid put home a rebound to open the scoring for the Trojans (4... READ MORE
Sep 05, 2012 VOLLEYBALL MONA SHORES QUAD Mona Shores d. Spring Lake 25-18, 25-13 Fruitport d. Spring Lake 25-22, 25-22, 15-4 Grand Haven d. Spring Lake 25-14, 25-10 Mona Shores d. Fruitport 23-25, 27-25, 15-5 Grand Haven d. Fruitport 26-24, 25-19 Spring Lake stats SERVICE PO... READ MORE