Category: Soccer

Defense shines as Shelby downs Sparta 1-0

Aug 18, 2023 LocalSportsJournal.com SPARTA – Shelby narrowly defeated Sparta 1-0 on Friday, despite dominating possession of the ball for the majority of the contest. After the first half saw both teams feeling each other out at midfield, Shelby’s midfielders started to show decisive pa... READ MORE

Manistee gets by Suttons Bay in soccer season opener

Aug 18, 2023 LocalSportsJournal.com SUTTONS BAY -- Being the first game of the season, it wasn't surprising that both teams experienced some nervous tension, but Manistee came away with a 4-3 non-conference win at Suttons Bay on Friday.   While there are several veterans return... READ MORE

Fruitport edges Mona Shores in boys soccer action

Aug 17, 2023 LocalSportsJournal.com NORTON SHORES - The Fruitport boys soccer team topped Mona Shores in the season opener on Wednesday evening, 3-2. Fruitport's Ryder Merkins, Taylen Acocks and Eli Aldridge netted a goal apiece with assists from Brady Brown and Isaac Vandermolen. Clayton... READ MORE

Reeths-Puffer soccer hums to mercy-rule win over Ludington

Aug 16, 2023 By: Brendan Samuels LocalSportsJournal.com LUDINGTON – Wednesday marked the first boys' soccer action for Ludington and Reeths-Puffer, but it was the Rockets who looked in midseason form in an 8-0 win at Oriole Field. From the get-go, the Orioles struggled to handle the spee... READ MORE

OK-Green releases its spring all-league team selections

Jun 18, 2023 LocalSportsJournal.com MUSKEGON--The OK-Green recently announced its spring sports all-league team selections for the 2023 season. The following student-athletes were recognized from Mona Shores, Muskegon and Reeths-Puffer: Baseball - First Team:  Jaxon Huffman, Mona Shores; ... READ MORE

CSAA announces all-conference soccer team

Jun 18, 2023 LocalSportsJournal.com KENT CITY--The CSAA selected its all-conference girls' soccer teams and multiple local players took home top honors. Newaygo's girls soccer team finished atop the CSAA Conference and all-league selections with seven athletes. Tri County was just behin... READ MORE

OK-Blue Conference announces its spring all-league teams

Jun 14, 2023 LocalSportsJournal.com SPRING LAKE--The OK-Blue Conference recently announced its 2023 all-conference spring sports selections. The following teams and individuals from the Local Sports Journal area were recognized by the head coaches: Softball - Alexa Carter, Spring Lake; Tes... READ MORE