Apr 18, 2014 Local Sports Journal The Muskegon Community College softball squad dominated visiting Glen Oaks Community College, raking up two blowout wins, 17-1 and 17-2, at Friday’s doubleheader. In Game 1, the host Jayhawks got a two-run single from Sarah Ferenz and a two-run triple... READ MORE
Apr 14, 2014 Local Sports Journal Mona Shores beat Grand Haven 12-2 in a nonconference softball game behind a strong pitching performance by Desi Parker. Parker tossed a four-hitter with 10 strikeouts. The Sailors scored six runs in the second inning on a leadoff error, two walks, an... READ MORE
Oct 22, 2013 Local Sports Journal Daily newspapers have downsized, and their coverage of local sports has decreased. That has left many of our local athletes - particularly high school kids - without the full recognition they deserve. The reporters at Local Sports Journal are dedicated ... READ MORE
Oct 18, 2013 Local Sports Journal LUDINGTON – An early Shelby goal didn’t dissuade Div. 3 district boys soccer host Ludington, as the Orioles came roaring back in the 3-1 semifinal match with the Tigers. Freshman forward David Ritter earned the hat trick, while teammate Zac Schoon a... READ MORE
Jul 09, 2013 By Jack Roberts MHSAA.com While examining some ancient fabrics at the Viking Ship Museum in Oslo, Norway, my wife explained to me the “warp and weft” of weaving – how the vertical fibers are the warp and the horizontal fibers are the weft. What intrigued me about the... READ MORE
Jun 25, 2013 Local Sports Journal The Michigan High School Softball Coaches Association recognizes stellar players from around the state each year and several area players were named first team all-state by the association. In Division 1, Mona Shores won the district title and Meghan Bi... READ MORE
Jun 18, 2013 Local Sports Journal The first attempt at a girls all-star fastpitch softball game produced plenty of excitement on Tuesday night at Marsh Field. However, there was no winner as time constraints led to a 7-all standoff between the Blue Belles and the Red Raiders. The Blu... READ MORE
Jun 15, 2013 SOFTBALL STATE FINALS Saturday At Bailey Park, Battle Creek Division 1 Mattawan 2, Bay City Western 1 Division 2 Tecumseh 5, Saginaw Swan Valley 1 Division 3 Dundee 3, Unionville-Sebewaing 0 (9 innings) Division 4 Kalamazoo Christian 16, Ubly 6... READ MORE
Jun 14, 2013 SOFTBALL SEMIFINALS (at Battle Creek) Friday Division 1 Bay City Western 1, Garden City 0 Mattawan 3, Romeo 2 Division 2 Saginaw Swan Valley 5, Linden 2 Tecumseh 8, Livonia Ladywood 0 Division 3 Unionville-Sebewaing 4, Holton 3 Dundee 11, Allen Park Cabrini... READ MORE
Jun 14, 2013 Local Sports Journal Dreams of a state title in softball came to an end on Friday morning for the Holton Red Devils. The Red Devils dropped a 4-3 decision to No. 3Unionville Sebewaing in the Division 3 state softball semifinals in Battle Creek. Holton fell behind 2-0 e... READ MORE
Jun 11, 2013 SOFTBALL QUARTERFINAL SCORES Tuesday Division 1 Bay City Western 1, Grandville 0 Garden City 8, Utica Ford 6 Romeo 2, Canton 1 Mattawan 7, Saline 3 (8 innings) Division 2 Linden 3, Belding 2 (8 innings) Saginaw Swan Valley 3, Escanaba 2 Livonia Ladywood 2, St. Clair ... READ MORE
Jun 11, 2013 Local Sports Journal The Holton Red Devils scored the game-winning run in the bottom of the sixth inning and defeated Grandville Calvin Christian 2-1 in a Division 3 quarterfinal softball game on Tuesday. The game was played at Michigan State University. Holton took a 1-... READ MORE
Jun 10, 2013 SOFTBALL DIVISION 3 QUARTERFINALS Tuesday Grandville Calvin Christian vs. Holton, 2:30 p.m., Michigan State University Gladstone vs. Unionville Sebewaing, 3 p.m., Traverse City West Above winners advance to semifinals, 10:30 a.m. Friday at Bailey Park in Battle Creek ... READ MORE
Jun 09, 2013 Local Sports Journal North Muskegon faced Gobles in the Division 4 regional softball semifinals on Saturday. The Norse fell 15-5 to Gobles, which went on to beat Beal City 5-1 for the regional title. LSJ photographer Tim Reilly was on hand to snap some action shots. ... READ MORE
Jun 09, 2013 Local Sports Journal Rachel Younts belted a walkoff grand slam home run in the bottom of the seventh inning on Saturday to lift the Holton Red Devils to a 7-4 victory over LeRoy Pine River in the Division 3 regional semifinal game. That result pushed the Red Devils into the... READ MORE
Jun 08, 2013 SOFTBALL Regionals DIVISION 1 (At Hudsonville) Saturday Grandville 10, Mona Shores 0 Wyoming 5, Grand Rapids Northview 4 Finals, Grandville 3, Wyoming 1 DIVISION 2 (At Cadillac) Saturday Escanaba 4, Cadillac 0 Remus Chippewa Hills 7, Fremont 0 Finals, Escanaba ... READ MORE
Jun 01, 2013 Local Sports Journal Holton fought off an early deficit with big bats in its 12-7 win over Kent City. The win crowned the Red Devils with a Division 3 district softball championship. The Red Devils pounded out an 11-7 fifth-inning lead on nine runs in the inning. Kent Ci... READ MORE
Jun 01, 2013 SOFTBALL District results Division 1 (at Grand Rapids Kenowa Hills) Reeths-Puffer 15, Grand Rapids Kenowa Hills 5 Mona Shores 13, Grand Haven 4 Finals: Mona Shores 11, Reeths-Puffer 0 Dvision 2 (at Orchard View) Ludington 7, Whitehall 3 Fremont 2, Orchard View 1... READ MORE
May 30, 2013 Local Sports Journal Hesperia didn't waste time in its 13-2 win over Oakridge in a pre-district matchup. The Panthers scored four runs in the first inning and held the Eagles to single runs in the first and second innings. Deborah Santiago carried a big bat with three hits ... READ MORE
May 29, 2013 Local Sports Journal The Muskegon Catholic Central Crusaders survived in an 8-7 victory over Western Michigan Christian in a softball game on Wednesday. Caroline Price was the winning pitcher for MCC. She allowed seven hits, five earned runs and struck out 11. Anna Sweetma... READ MORE