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Former Marine Crawford proves to be valuable asset to Big Reds’ volleyball program
May 28, 2023 By Craig Beilfuss Local Sports Journal MUSKEGON--Mike Crawford hasn't quite figured out what the word "retirement" actually means. The Muskegon Big Reds volleyball coach and U.S. military veteran has been coaching the team for three seasons at a school known for its prowess ... READ MORE
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Former Marine Crawford proves to be valuable asset to Big Reds’ volleyball program
May 28, 2023 By Craig Beilfuss Local Sports Journal MUSKEGON--Mike Crawford hasn't quite figured out what the word "retirement" actually means. The Muskegon Big Reds volleyball coach and U.S. military veteran READ MORE
Dumonte’s career in the U.S. Marine Corps had positive impact on his life
May 28, 2023 By Greg Gielczyk LocalSportsJournal.com PENTWATER--A hitch in the U.S. Marine Corps served to prepare Pete Dumonte, one of six children his mother... READ MORE
Muskegon Catholic gains share of league baseball title with doubleheader sweep
May 27, 2023 LocalSportsJournal.com Thanks to its doubleheader sweep of Zion Christian on Saturday, Muskegon Catholic earned a share of the Alliance Conference ba... READ MORE
After serving his country, Verwey serves Grand Haven athletic department
May 27, 2023 By Nate Thompson LocalSportsJournal.com GRAND HAVEN – Although his military service was brief, Don Verwey said it was also an incredibly unique an... READ MORE
Soccer
Fruitport’s Belasco instills what he learned at sea into his soccer coaching style
May 27, 2023 By Ron Rop LocalSportsJournal.com FRUITPORT--Chris Belasco could tell you some stories that would put you on the edge of your seat for hours on end. The former member of the United States Navy,... READ MORE
Manistee advances in Division 3 soccer district with shutout of Hart
May 27, 2023 By Greg Gielczyk LocalSportsJournal.com MANISTEE -- Hart put up a good fight, but just couldn't get in any solid punches against Manistee in a 3-0 l... READ MORE
Ludington rolls over Muskegon in Division 2 district soccer match
May 26, 2023 LocalSportsJournal.com FRUITPORT -- Ludington's girls soccer team extended its season one more game Friday night with an 8-0 victory ... READ MORE
Shelby moving on in the Division 3 soccer districts after taking out Lakeview
May 24, 2023 LocalSportsJournal SHELBY -- In the quarterfinals of the district tournament Wednesday night at home the Shelby girls soccer team turne... READ MORE
Baseball
Muskegon Catholic gains share of league baseball title with doubleheader sweep
May 27, 2023 LocalSportsJournal.com Thanks to its doubleheader sweep of Zion Christian on Saturday, Muskegon Catholic earned a share of the Alliance Conference baseball title. The Crusaders won the opener, 9-4, ... READ MORE
Grandville snaps Mona Shores’ six-game winning streak at Marsh Field
May 27, 2023 LocalSportsJournal.com MUSKEGON--The end of the regular season did not go well for the Mona Shores baseball team on Friday night at historic Marsh Fi... READ MORE
Hansen: The voice of Ludington athletics brings unique flavor to his job
May 27, 2023 By Greg Gielczyk LocalSportsJournal.com LUDINGTON--Todd "Scoop" Hansen is probably best known as the radio voice of Ludington High School sports, ... READ MORE
Western Michigan Christian’s bats silent in non-league baseball loss to Calvin Christian
May 26, 2023 LocalSportsJournal.com The Western Michigan Christian Warriors managed just three hits on Thursday and dropped a 4-2 baseball decision to Grandville ... READ MORE
Softball
Ravenna posts two shutouts in softball doubleheader sweep over Hart
May 24, 2023 LocalSportsJournal.com RAVENNA -- Ravenna's girls softball team swept a West Michigan Conference Rivers Division doubleheader Wednesday from Hart, 15-0 in four innings and 10-0 in six innings. Em... READ MORE
Mona Shores routs Muskegon twice in OK-Green softball twinbill
May 23, 2023 LocalSportsJournal.com MUSKEGON -- The Mona Shores Sailors made quick work of the Muskegon Big Reds on Tuesday. Mona Shores won the OK-Green... READ MORE
Kent City wins two softball games in round-robin format at Central Montcalm
May 20, 2023 LocalSportsJournal.com CENTRAL MONTCALM -- The Kent City Eagles won both of their softball games in a round-robin tournament at Central Montcalm on S... READ MORE
Kent City captures a pair of softball victories over Central Montcalm
May 17, 2023 LocalSportsJournal.com CENTRAL MONTCALM -- Kent City earned a pair of softball victories on Tuesday in dramatic fashion. In the opener, the Eagles s... READ MORE
Golf
Muskegon Community College golfers cap season with 20th-place finish at nationals
May 27, 2023 LocalSportsJournal.com PLYMOUTH, Ind. -- The Muskegon Community College Jayhawk men's golf team finished in 20th place in the NJCAA Division II national golf tournament this week. The event was ... READ MORE
Muskegon Community College remains in 19th place heading into final day of NJCAA national golf tournament
May 25, 2023 LocalSportsJournal.com PLYMOUTH, Ind. -- The Muskegon Community College men's golf team hasn't budged in the standings in the NJCAA Division II golf ... READ MORE
Muskegon Community College men’s golf team remains in 19th place at NJCAA nationals
May 24, 2023 LocalSportsJournal.com PLYMOUTH, Ind. -- The Muskegon Community College Jayhawk golf team remained in 19th place in the NJCAA Division II men's golf ... READ MORE
Muskegon Community College Jayhawks in 19th place at golf nationals after opening round
May 23, 2023 LocalSportsJournal.com PLYMOUTH, Ind. -- The Muskegon Community College Jayhawk men's golf team is in 19th place after the first round of the NJCAA N... READ MORE
Tennis
Team effort pushes North Muskegon into Division 4 state tennis finals
May 20, 2023 LocalSportsJournal.com GRAND RAPIDS -- The North Muskegon girls' tennis team qualified for the Division 4 state tournament on Saturday with a strong showing in the regional meet. All eig... READ MORE
Ludington finishes second at Division 3 regional tennis; Fruitport’s Grace Sweet wins title at No. 1 singles
May 20, 2023 LocalSportsJournal.com HOLLAND - The Ludington girls tennis team earned a spot at the state tournament with a second-place finish in the regional to... READ MORE
Mona Shores, Ludington play to a draw in non-league tennis match
May 15, 2023 LocalSportsJournal.com LUDINGTON - The Ludington and Mona Shores girls' tennis team played to a draw on Monday. Ludington (9-3-3) will travel to Wh... READ MORE
State-ranked North Muskegon tennis falls to No. 2-ranked Bloomfield Hills Academy
May 11, 2023 LocalSportsJournal.com BLOOMFIELD HILLS -The sixth-ranked North Muskegon girls tennis team fell short to the No. 2-ranked Bloomfield Hills Academy of... READ MORE
Track & Field
Stars shine brightly at annual West Michigan Track Invitational
May 25, 2023 LocalSportsJournal.com MUSKEGON--The area's top track athletes gathered for the annual West Michigan Track Invitational on Wednesday at Reeths-Puffer. A total of 26 school district teams gathered at... READ MORE
North Muskegon’s Wiegers wins two events at Division 3 regional track meet
May 21, 2023 LocalSportsJournal.com MONTAGUE-- Four local girls track teams finished in the middle of the pack on Saturday afternoon at the MHSAA Division 3 regio... READ MORE
Pentwater boys take second at Division 4 regional track meet
May 21, 2023 LocalSports Journal.com BRETHREN--The Pentwater Falcons' boys track team is heading to the state finals after a second-place finish at the Division 4... READ MORE
Montague boys win Division 3 regional track championship
May 21, 2023 LocalSports Journal.com MONTAGUE--The Montague Wildcats boys track team took home the MHSAA Division 3 regional title Saturday. The Wildcats finishe... READ MORE
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Mona Shores girls lacrosse captures regional victory over Holland West Ottawa
May 25, 2023 LocalSportsJournal.com NORTON SHORES - The Mona Shores girls lacrosse team earned a regional win on Wednesday evening wot a 13-6 victory over Holland West Ottawa. “We played West Ottawa in our re READ MORE
Mona Shores opens lacrosse regionals with shutout over Kalamazoo Central
May 20, 2023 LocalSportsJournal.com NORTON SHORES - The Mona Shores boys lacrosse team crushed Kalamazoo Central in the opening round of the regional tournament ... READ MORE
Conference champion Mona Shores takes down Holland Christian in boys’ lacrosse
May 17, 2023 LocalSportsJournal.com NORTON SHORES - The state-ranked Mona Shores boys lacrosse team capped off their stellar season with a 10-3 win over Tier 3 c... READ MORE
Mona Shores nips Holland West Ottawa in girls’ lacrosse match
May 16, 2023 LocalSportsJournal.com NORTON SHORES - The Mona Shores girls lacrosse team capped off the regular season with a tight 8-7 victory over Holland West ... READ MORE
Former Purdue linebacker Jacob Wahlberg transfers to Western Michigan University
May 25, 2023 By Craig Beilfuss LocalSportsJournal.com MUSKEGON--Mona Shores graduate and former University of Purdue middle linebacker Jacob Wahlberg is transferring to Western Michigan University. The announce READ MORE
Wahlberg looks to step into starting role this fall with Purdue Boilermakers’ defense
May 02, 2023 By Craig Beilfuss LocalSportsJournal.com WEST LAFAYETTE, IN-- Former Mona Shores standout and current Purdue Boilermaker Jacob Wahlberg will be look... READ MORE
Muskegon’s Anthony Bradford selected by Seattle Seahawks in 2023 NFL Draft
Apr 29, 2023 By Craig Beilfuss LocalSportsJournal.com MUSKEGON--Former Muskegon Big Reds football standout Anthony Bradford celebrated his 22nd birthday a day la... READ MORE
Hard work earns Cameron Martinez a starter’s role for the Ohio State Buckeyes
Apr 17, 2023 By Craig Beilfuss LocalSportsJournal.com COLUMBUS, OH-- Former Muskegon Big Red Cameron Martinez has worked his way to the top of the depth chart fo... READ MORE
Dumonte’s career in the U.S. Marine Corps had positive impact on his life
May 28, 2023 By Greg Gielczyk LocalSportsJournal.com PENTWATER--A hitch in the U.S. Marine Corps served to prepare Pete Dumonte, one of six children his mother raised on her own, for what challenges he'd face READ MORE
Grand Haven’s Harrison Sorrelle taking his basketball skills to the Air Force Academy
May 17, 2023 By Craig Beilfuss LocalSportsJournal.com GRAND HAVEN--Grand Haven senior Harrison Sorrelle recently signed his national of intent to continue his ba... READ MORE
Emma Peterson taking her soccer, basketball skills to Muskegon Community College
May 15, 2023 By Craig Beilfuss LocalSportsJournal.com MONTAGUE--Montague senior Emma Peterson signed her national letter of intent to continue both her basketbal... READ MORE
Mona Shores introduces Louis Murray as its next boys’ basketball coach
May 01, 2023 By Ron Rop LocalSportsJournal.com NORTON SHORES--Louis Murray bided his time as a basketball assistant coach for many years. And when the Mona Shor... READ MORE
Four Muskegon Community College bowlers compete at national tournament
Mar 06, 2023 LocalSportsJournal.com BUFFALO, NY - The Muskegon Community College bowling team sent four representatives to the NJCAA national tournament over the weekend. Out of 100 participants, Bailey Graham READ MORE
Fruitport girls, Orchard View boys claim GMAA bowling championships
Feb 16, 2023 LocalSportsJournal.com MUSKEGON -- The Fruitport Trojan girls and the Orchard View boys were crowned champions in the 2023 GMAA Bowling Tournament We... READ MORE
Orchard View boys, Ravenna girls capture league bowling titles
Feb 13, 2023 LocalSportsJournal.com MUSKEGON - The Orchard View boys and Ravenna girls bowling teams took home West Michigan Conference titles at Nor... READ MORE
Mona Shores bowlers split with Grand Rapids West Catholic
Feb 13, 2023 LocalSportsJournal.com MUSKEGON -The Mona Shores bowling team closed out the regular season with a split with Grand Rapids West Catholic on Monday ev... READ MORE
Former Marine Crawford proves to be valuable asset to Big Reds’ volleyball program
May 28, 2023 By Craig Beilfuss Local Sports Journal MUSKEGON--Mike Crawford hasn't quite figured out what the word "retirement" actually means. The Muskegon Big Reds volleyball coach and U.S. military veteran READ MORE
Shelby falls short in five-set match in Division 3 volleyball quarterfinals
Nov 16, 2022 LocalSportsJ0urnal.com HUDSONVILLE -- Shelby's volleyball season came to an end Tuesday night in the Division 3 quarterfinals in a tough five-set los... READ MORE
Area athletes making solid contributions for the Ferris State Bulldogs
Nov 14, 2022 LocalSportsJournal.com BIG RAPIDS--It's a busy sports week on the campus of Ferris State University this week as the Bulldogs begin their quest for a... READ MORE
Shelby heads into volleyball quarterfinal action looking for a final four spot
Nov 13, 2022 By Greg Gielczyk LocalSportsJournal.com SHELBY -- Shelby's girls volleyball team is on the doorstep of taking a step into uncharte... READ MORE
Coaching, law enforcement bring Maddox closer to Montague’s youth, community
May 25, 2023 By Craig Beilfuss LocalSportsJournal.com MONTAGUE--The month of May is recognized as Law Enforcement Appreciation Month. That means it's time to recognize a local head coach who puts his life o READ MORE
MCC Jayhawk wrestlers finish 31st at national tournament
Mar 06, 2023 LocalSportsJournal.com COUNCIL BLUFFS, IA -A pair of former Whitehall wrestlers contributed to a 31st place finish for the Muskegon Community College... READ MORE
There’s still work to be done for Hart’s Bryce Jorissen
Mar 02, 2023 By Greg Gielczyk LocalSportsJournal.com HART -- Hart's Bryce Jorissen picked up his 100th career wrestling victory in a triangular at Fremon... READ MORE
Thomas’ wrestling grit carries him to 100-victory milestone
Mar 02, 2023 By Greg Gielczyk LocalSportsJournal.com HART -- Hart senior Zane Thomas finished second at the regional and qualified for the state fina... READ MORE
Hart’s Vander Zwaag signs to run at Cornerstone University
Apr 06, 2023 By Craig Beilfuss LocalSportsJournal.com HART--Hart runner Easton Vander Zwaag signed his national letter of intent to continue his running career at Cornerstone University next fall. A ceremony to READ MORE
Caleb Branch signs on to attend Ferris State University for cross country
Feb 03, 2023 By Craig Beilfuss LocalSportsJournal.com NORTON SHORES--Mona Shores senior Caleb Branch had a successful cross country career in high school and... READ MORE
Hart’s boys cross country team captures first-ever state title
Nov 06, 2022 Feature Photo Information (L to R Coach Tatro, Caleb Bitely, Josef Bromley, Max Stitt, Wyatt Dean, Easton VanderZwaag, Seth Ackley, Clayton Ackley,... READ MORE
Grand Haven’s Seth Norder finishes runner-up in boys’ Division 1 state finals
Nov 06, 2022 By Craig Beilfuss LocalSportsJournal.com BROOKLYN--The Grand Haven girls and boys' teams finished 10th and 11th overall in the Division 1 cross coun... READ MORE
Lumberjacks finish season with a win, newly acquired Russian goalie wins debut
Apr 23, 2023 LocalSportsJournal.com MUSKEGON -- If there was a good way to wrap up a long and difficult losing season, the Muskegon Lumberjacks figured out how on Saturday: Come from behind to beat the best tea READ MORE
Muskegon Lumberjacks take beating in weekend opener against Chicago
Apr 22, 2023 LocalSportsJournal.com Highlights are hard to come by when it's the last two games of a season that concludes with no playoff hockey in downtown Mu... READ MORE
Early deficit too much for Lumberjacks in 5-2 loss to Madison
Apr 16, 2023 LocalSportsJournal.com MUSKEGON -- Four straight goals were too many to handle for the Muskegon Lumberjacks in their 5-2 loss to Madison at Trinity... READ MORE
Lumberjacks fall to Madison, officially eliminated from reaching playoffs
Apr 15, 2023 LocalSportsJournal.com The Muskegon Lumberjacks couldn't hold on to their lead on Friday in a 6-4 loss to visiting Madison. Muskegon held a 2-1... READ MORE
Alec Lampen wins Manistee’s first individual swimming state championship
Mar 12, 2023 LocalSportsJournal.com ROCHESTER -- Manistee's boys swimming team crowned its first-ever individual state champion over the weekend. Meanwhile, Ludington's season ended in Friday's p READ MORE
Spring Lake swimmers finish 17th; several earn all-state honors
Mar 12, 2023 LocalSportsJournal.com ROCHESTER, MI - The Spring Lake boys swimming team finished 17th in the MHSAA state tournament on Saturday. The meet was at ... READ MORE
Ludington relay team qualifies for state swim meet
Mar 02, 2023 LocalSportsJournal.com HOLLAND -- It's called the Second Chance swim meet and the Ludington boys swimming team's 200-yard freestyle squad took advant... READ MORE
Ludington swims to conference meet title
Feb 26, 2023 LocalSportsJournal.com MANISTEE -- The Ludington boys swimming team won the Coastal Conference championship Saturday at the league ... READ MORE
Hart finishes fourth in competitive cheer state finals; Mason Central eighth
Mar 02, 2023 By Tom Kendra LocalSportsJournal.com MOUNT PLEASANT - Hart’s “Special 7” competitive cheerleaders finished fourth in the entire state on Thursday. The Pirates, who had the smallest roster READ MORE
Prep sporting events cancelled for Wednesday evening
Feb 22, 2023 LocalSportsJournal.com MUSKEGON--The annual GMAA Competitive Cheer scheduled for tonight at Muskegon High School has been cancelled due to the approa... READ MORE
Host Reeths-Puffer claims second in competitive cheer meet
Feb 14, 2023 LocalSportsJournal.com MUSKEGON -The Reeths-Puffer competitive cheer team finished second at their home invitational on Saturday. Reeths-Puffer fi... READ MORE
Mason County Central and Reeths-Puffer competitive cheer teams headed for MHSAA state championships this weekend
Mar 02, 2022 LocalSportsJournal.com Only two area teams, Mason County Central and Reeths-Puffer, qualified for the MHSAA competitive cheer state championships on ... READ MORE
Spring Lake Ski Results
Feb 12, 2022 LocalSportsJournal.com COMSTOCK PARK--Competing in their final meet of the regular season the Spring Lake ski team had a successful senior night at Cannonsburg on Thursday against East Grand Rapids a READ MORE
Downhill Duo – Lifetime ski buddies still sliding in their 90s
Feb 09, 2022 By Tom Kendra LocalSportsJournal.com When they first started back in the 1940s – when Bing Crosby was the best-selling pop artist and the Olympic ... READ MORE
Hart’s Vander Zwaag signs to run at Cornerstone University
Apr 06, 2023 By Craig Beilfuss LocalSportsJournal.com HART--Hart runner Easton Vander Zwaag signed his national letter of intent to continue his running career at Cornerstone University next fall. A ceremony to READ MORE
Caleb Branch signs on to attend Ferris State University for cross country
Feb 03, 2023 By Craig Beilfuss LocalSportsJournal.com NORTON SHORES--Mona Shores senior Caleb Branch had a successful cross country career in high school and... READ MORE
Hart’s boys cross country team captures first-ever state title
Nov 06, 2022 Feature Photo Information (L to R Coach Tatro, Caleb Bitely, Josef Bromley, Max Stitt, Wyatt Dean, Easton VanderZwaag, Seth Ackley, Clayton Ackley,... READ MORE
Grand Haven’s Seth Norder finishes runner-up in boys’ Division 1 state finals
Nov 06, 2022 By Craig Beilfuss LocalSportsJournal.com BROOKLYN--The Grand Haven girls and boys' teams finished 10th and 11th overall in the Division 1 cross coun... READ MORE
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