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Allendale all-state sprinter voted Grand Rapids-area Athlete of the Week
ALLENDALE, MI – Kennadi Galy made a name for herself on Michigan’s track and field scene by qualifying for the AAU National Junior Olympics as an eighth grader in 2021. Now a junior at Allendale High School, Galy is one of Michigan’s top sprinters with seven all-state medals in her possession, and the 2024 season is shaping up to be her best yet.
Fury continue winning streak, sweep Grand Rapids 3-0
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — The Columbus Fury extended its winning streak to three games on Sunday. The Fury (8-11) defeated the Grand Rapids Rise (10-11) in three sets at Nationwide Arena. ALSO | Hockey writer receives kidney from member of the Blue Jackets organization. Columbus jumped out to an...
Hudsonville softball stays undefeated with sweep of Jenison in top-5 showdown
HUDSONVILLE, MI – A pair of dominant pitching performances powered Hudsonville to a doubleheader sweep over Jenison on Tuesday in a showdown between top-five softball teams. The Eagles, which entered the game ranked No. 4 in Division 1, took Game 1, 4-0, then secured the sweep and kept their undefeated season alive with a 3-1 victory in Game 2 against the third-ranked Wildcats.
West Michigan high school invited to ‘Super Bowl’ of jazz band competitions
GRAND RAPIDS, MI – For most high school jazz bands, getting invited to perform in the prestigious Essentially Ellington festival would be a once-in-a-lifetime honor. The Jazz Orchestra at Byron Center Public Schools has achieved that honor seven times. If you purchase a product or register for an account...
Wyoming High School Softball Standings: April 29, 2024
Prep softball teams in the Cowboy State have completed seven weeks of the 2024 season. There are just a couple of weeks left in the regular season. After last week's games, there is a new leader in the East Conference. The West Conference remains a two-team race for the top spot. The standings include all games played through April 27, 2024.
Hudsonville state champion girls basketball coach steps down
HUDSONVILLE, MI – Five years into his tenure as Hudsonville’s varsity girls basketball coach, Casey Glass was ready to hang up his whistle. As an athlete, Glass was an all-conference performer in baseball and an all-state football player that led the Eagles to the 1998 Class A state championship game.
John Shippen tournaments now offering prize money along with PGA, LPGA exemptions
There is a new feature to the three John Shippen invitational golf tournaments, and the winners will be walking away with more than just a chance of a lifetime at Michigan pro golf events. The tournament organizers announced on Wednesday that there will be money available to the top finishers...
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