Aug 23, 2012 By Ron Rop Local Sports Journal SPRING LAKE – Had it not been for the Spring Lake Lakers’ defense, Coach Jerry Rabideau and his team would be facing yet another heartbreaking loss to the Coopersville Broncos. Not this time as the defensive unit held the Broncos at bay ... READ MORE
Aug 23, 2012 FOOTBALL SUMMARIES Thursday SPRING LAKE 14, COOPERSVILLE 12 Coopersville 0 - 6 - 0 - 6 --- 12 Spring Lake 0 - 0 - 7 - 7 --- 14 C - Dan Sherman 7 run (run failed) SL - Cody Berkobien 1 run (Carter Bench kick) C - Justin Howe 5 run (pass failed) SL - Charlie Warbe... READ MORE
Aug 23, 2012 Local Sports Journal The Western Michigan Christian Warriors dropped a 4-0 decision to host Hudsonville Unity Christian on Thursday afternoon. "I don't know how you can feel better about a 4-0 loss on one day than you did about a 3-1 win two days ago, but I do," Warriors' c... READ MORE
Aug 23, 2012 Ron Rop Fruitport over Reeths-Puffer, Montague over Orchard View, Ravenna over Kent City, Spring Lake over Coopersville, Newaygo over Holton, Mona Shores over Muskegon Catholic Central, Muskegon over Orchard Lake St. Mary's, Grandville Calvin Christian over North Muskegon... READ MORE
Aug 23, 2012 BOYS CROSS COUNTRY REETHS-PUFFER Coach: Randy Peters The Rockets will be led by a group of seniors, including Nate Harris, Chris Colbert and Jon Mier. Other runners expected to contribute include include sophomore Marx Churchill and freshman Matthew Johnston. "The ... READ MORE
Aug 23, 2012 Local Sports Journal Muskegon Heights Public School Academy athletic director Glen Metcalf said the Tigers will be playing a Week 2 football game against Mio. Heights will host the game next Thursday at 6 p.m. The addition of Mio for Heights’ season opener gives the Tiger... READ MORE
Aug 23, 2012 GOLF SPRING LAKE Coach: George Bitner Last year: 10-0 in the Lake 8 The Lakers won the Lakes 8 a year ago, but lost six players to graduation. This season, Spring Lake hopes to retain the top spot with the likes of Karissa Raschke, Ginnie Olszewski and Faith Lee. All... READ MORE
Aug 22, 2012 Local Sports Journal Chalk up another shutout for the Fruitport boys soccer team. On Wednesday, the host Trojans earned a 3-0 victory over the Coopersville Broncos in a boys nonleague soccer game. Fruitport opened scoring early when Zach Gilson scored on a well-place... READ MORE
Aug 22, 2012 VOLLEYBALL SPRING LAKE Coach: Jane Bulthuis. Last year: 32-13. The Lakers finished third a year ago in the Lakes 8 race and Coach Bulthuis is looking for this year’s team to improve on that. Key returnees include junior Lydia Suchecki, an outside hitter who had 242 k... READ MORE
Aug 22, 2012 By Mike Mattson Local Sports Journal Muskegon Heights Public School Academy is still seeking football games to fill its 2012 schedule. Athletic director Glen Metcalf said the Tigers currently sport a six-game schedule and are tentatively set to open the season on Saturday,... READ MORE
Aug 22, 2012 Local Sports Journal If you were planning to get your first look at the Muskegon Community College men’s soccer team today you are going to have to wait a couple more days. Today’s scrimmage with Kuyper College has been cancelled due to a rash of injuries that have hit ... READ MORE
Aug 22, 2012 Local Sports Journal Whitehall native Nate McLouth belted a two-run home run on Tuesday night and helped the Baltimore Orioles to a 5-3 victory over the Texas Rangers. He also walked in the first inning, stole second, went to third on an errant throw and scored on a wil... READ MORE
Aug 21, 2012 By Ron Rop Local Sports Journal There was no wiping the smile off the face of Wayne Mast on Tuesday night. Mast was in all his glory watching three of his grandsons compete on the soccer field at Orchard View High School. Mast was cheering for grandson John Leonard,... READ MORE
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Aug 21, 2012 By Ron Rop Local Sports Journal Coach David Hulings was pleased his Western Michigan Christian Warriors posted a 3-1 season-opening victory over Orchard View in boys soccer action on Tuesday. But that was about the extent of Hulings' approval of his team’s perfor... READ MORE
Aug 21, 2012 Fruitport Invitational Tournament Kenowa Hills 18; Reeths-Puffer 9; Fruitport 8; Western Michigan Christian 8. Championship match results Singles 1, Alex Bowen, Frpt, d. Chad Beisel, WMC. 2, Kipp Kurdelski, KH, d. Noah Pirotta, WMC. 3, Jason Falling, KH, d. Jacob Churchil... READ MORE
Aug 21, 2012 Local Sports Journal Mona Shores senior Hailey Hrynewich shot blistering round of 71 on Tuesday and led the Sailors to the Jenison Invitational. That effort was not only a school record, but led Shores to a 303, which also was a school record. Forest Hills Central was secon... READ MORE
Aug 21, 2012 TENNIS GRANT Coach: Scott Zerlaut The Tigers are back on the tennis courts after not having a team a year ago. Key returnees include senior Willie VanderLaan along with juniors Roman Aguilar and Simon Carlson. Promising newcomers include juniors Derek March and Nick ... READ MORE
Aug 21, 2012 SOCCER RAVENNA Coach: Frank Lauryssens A handful of seniors, mixed in with plenty of underclassmen, will take the field for the Bulldogs this season. Senior goalkeeper Stephon Barrette will be a leader along with seniors Ben Helsen, Joe Moran and Daniel Wagner. Travis Hel... READ MORE
Aug 21, 2012 Local Sports Journal West Michigan Riptide has some new information regarding tryouts for next summer’s travel baseball teams. Ages 10-12 Sunday, Aug. 26: 1:30-4 p.m., Pine Park, located on Quarterline between Shettler and Hile. Ages 13-17 Sunday, Aug. 26: 5-7 p.m., ... READ MORE