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Oct. 30, 2026 Football Frenzy: Highlights

The drive to Ford Field is underway with high school football district semifinals.

Grand Rapids, MI · 8d

WOOD TV8

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Football Frenzy preview: Playoffs kick off

The road to Ford Field begins on Friday night and it’s win or go home from here on out. The postseason is here as several local teams are poised for deep runs in this year’s state tournament.

Grand Rapids, MI · 9d

MLive

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Marching bands: At Saugatuck High, almost half the school is in the band

Saugatuck High athletes play varsity volleyball, soccer, basketball and football while performing in marching band, thanks to coaches who encourage multi-activity involvement

Saugatuck, MI · 8d
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The Holland Sentinel

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High school football playoff scouting reports and predictions for the Holland area

The first week of the playoffs is here and the Holland area has three high school teams that advanced to the postseason. Here is a look at their first-round matchups in the MHSAA playoffs. More: Zeeland West, Zeeland East, Saugatuck qualify for playoffs, check out their opponents Niles at Zeeland West WHEN: 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 30 WHERE: Zeeland Stadium RECORDS: Zeeland West 7-2, Niles 4-5 PLAYOFF APPERANCES: Zeeland West 22, Niles 10 LAST WEEK: Zeeland West lost 35-26 to Spring Lake, Niles lots 48-18 to Edwardsburg LAST MEETING: Zeeland West won 30-21 in the 2025 playoffs SERIES HISTORY: Zeeland West leads 1-0 SCOUTING REPORT: The Vikings took a step back from their stellar season last year but still made it into the playoffs to have a rematch with the Dux. The Dux won last year and if healthy, should be a heavy favorite this week. West running back Brandon Holman injured his ankle last week an missed most of the game. If he can come back strong, it will be tough for the Vikings. PREDICTION: Zeeland West 28, Niles 10 Zeeland East at St. Joseph WHEN: 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 30 WHERE: St. Joseph High School RECORDS: Zeeland East

Holland, MI · 9d

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Full playoff slate with Saxons, Trojans, Vikings, Lions all in

The Michigan High School Athletic Association busted out the map this weekend and set up 64 district tournaments in its eight divisions across the state – not many tougher than the one the Saxons landed in. The Hastings, Thornapple Kellogg, Lakewood and Maple Valley varsity football teams will all...

Hastings, MI · 9d

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Hastings schools report strongest fund balance in decades

The Hastings Area School System has increased its fund balance to approximately $5.6 million, or 15.9% of its operating budget — the highest level the district has recorded in decades. During the Hastings Area School System’s Board of Education meeting at Central Elementary School on Monday, Oct. 26, Scott...

Hastings, MI · 9d

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Voters to decide on several education-related ballot proposals

Multiple districts — Tuesday, Nov. 3, is Election Day, and several area school districts have education-related items on the ballot. Voters in Kelloggsville, Comstock Park, Kenowa Hills and Rockford will be asked to weigh in on funding requests for their respective districts. Most of the requests deal with districts’...

Comstock Park, MI · 8d

FOX 17 News West Michigan

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Judge orders Catholic Central football game to be played after MHSAA reverses player's eligibility

Grand Rapids, MI · 7d

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Meeting Minutes: Spring Lake Public Schools Board of Education

The Spring Lake Public School Board is the seven-member board whose members are elected to govern the Spring Lake Public Schools district. Where: The Media Center at the Spring Lake Intermediate School, 345 Hammond St., Spring Lake. Duration of meeting: 50 minutes. Members present: President Jennifer Nicles, Vice President Kelly...

Spring Lake, MI · 8d

FOX 17 News West Michigan

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Michigan university enrollment drops for first time in three years

Michigan · 9d

thecollegiatelive.com

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Michigan’s Data Center Boom Raises Concerns Among GRCC Students

As artificial intelligence continues to grow in Michigan, large data centers are becoming more common in local communities. From a proposed facility in Gaines Township to Michigan’s largest development in Salem Township, The Barn, which has been endorsed by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, these facilities are bringing new technology to the state while also raising concerns about their impact on the environment and nearby communities.

Michigan · 9d

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Mattawan students mourned, WMU fraternity suspended

The family of Aurora Ruckert, one of two Mattawan High School students killed in the early Sunday morning, Oct. 18 crash that injured three other Mattawan High School students, is now represented by attorneys Chris Yates and Ven Johnson, who are conducting their own investigation. The attorneys said the vehicle in the crash belonged to the Ruckerts, however, it is not clear whether Aurora was behind the wheel at the time of the crash.

Mattawan, MI · 10d

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GVSU launches $165M tech hub to drive West Michigan's digital workforce

The $165 million project redesigns the EV Eberhard Center on GVSU’s downtown City Campus as a space for tech education for all disciplines, including a three-story addition to house the College of Computing, WGVU Public Media studios, event space, labs and classrooms. Sharing digital renderings of the new space,...

Allendale, MI · 10d

FOX 17 News West Michigan

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Grand Rapids Public Schools names 2 superintendent finalists

Grand Rapids Public Schools is closer to naming its next superintendent! Two finalists will be interviewed this week. 📚 Who do you think should lead GRPS?

Grand Rapids, MI · 11d

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Fruitport football team learns it made the playoffs – then heads straight back to the practice field

Many of the better high school football teams in Michigan turn the Sunday after their final regular season games into parties. They gather at local restaurants, order pizzas, or have some other sort of festive events while watching the Michigan High School Athletic Association playoff pairings show, to see if they made the postseason cut, and if so, who they are going to play.

Fruitport Charter Twp, MI · 12d

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Grand Haven Schools Report Strong Academic Rankings, Clean Audit

Grand Haven, MI(WGHN) -The Grand Haven Area Public Schools Board of Education reviewed student achievement, school safety and district finances during its latest meeting. District officials presented learning goals for the 2026-27 school year, focusing on improving reading and math skills for students in kindergarten through eighth grade and keeping high school students on track for graduation.

Grand Haven, MI · 12d

WOOD TV8

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Forest Hills among first Michigan school districts to use panic buttons

Michigan · 9d

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'Unusual odor' at Plainwell High School prompts evacuation, early release

PLAINWELL, Mich. — An "unusual odor" at Plainwell High School led to an evacuation and early release from school Monday morning. Shortly after classes began, district officials say the odor was detected in the science wing of the building. Out of an abundance of caution, Michigan Gas called for...

Plainwell, MI · 12d

WOOD TV8

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Grand Rapids Public Schools selects two finalists for district superintendent

Finalists for the new Grand Rapids Public Schools superintendent were chosen during a Monday board meeting.

Grand Rapids, MI · 11d

The Holland Sentinel

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High school sports top performers for the week, Oct. 19-24

The fall season is winding down for Holland-area high school sports. Here is a look at the top performers this week. Kinley Mares, West Ottawa volleyball The Panthers junior setter passed the 1,000 assist milestone for her career as she continues to grow into one of the top setters in West Michigan. Max Post, West Ottawa cross country The Panthers sophomore finished ninth at the OK Red Conference meet in a time of 16:10.5 on Thursday, Oct. 22, at Riverside Park to lead West Ottawa to third place as a team. Luke Rund-Scott, Holland soccer The Dutch senior scored both goals in a 2-1 win over Zeeland West in the Division 2 district semifinals on Wednesday, Oct. 21. Chava Carranza, Fennville soccer The Blackhawks forward scored the game-winner in a district championship game. Collette Wierks, West Ottawa cross country The Panthers senior raced to eighth place at the OK Red Conference championships in 19:00.2 on Thursday, Oct. 22, at Riverside Park, helping West Ottawa finish fourth. Alyssa Volkers, Hamilton swimming The senior became the first swimmer in school history to qualify for the state championship meet in all 11 swimming events - the 50 freestyle, 100 free, 100 backstroke, 100

Holland, MI · 12d