High school football playoffs: Zeeland East, Saugatuck ousted

ST. JOSEPH - The Zeeland East football team had been moving the ball down the field and playing fairly well defensively, yet still found themselves in a 14-0 hole late in the third quarter of their first round playoff game on Friday, Oct. 30. But after a seven-play, 55-yard drive that culminated in a 6-yard Zeek Ramadhani touchdown run, the Chix were down just 14-6 after three quarters. As St. Joseph faced a fourth-and-3 from the Zeeland East 22 with 10:07 remaining in the game, it looked as if there might still be a glimmer of hope for the Chix to pull off the upset. But St. Joseph junior running back Ishmael Dixon took a pitch and was able to get just enough for the first down as the Bears ultimately put the ball in the end zone to pull away for a 34-20 win over Zeeland East in the Division 3 district playoffs. St. Joseph (8-2) will host Middleville Thornapple Kellogg next week in the district finals, while Zeeland East completes its season at 5-5. "Give (St. Joseph) credit because they got up a couple of scores on us and they converted two fourth downs on that drive (when

America Needs College Graduates Who Know More Than How to Do the Job

- Americans are questioning the value of higher education. An October 2026 Gallup poll found that just 31% believe a college education is very important, a record low. Employers need graduates who can solve complex problems, lead teams and make sound decisions under pressure. Yet a college degree alone doesn't guarantee those abilities—or the moral judgment to use them responsibly.

Football Fever: Scores for Week 10

News Channel 3 Football Fever continues into its tenth week of the 2026 season - covering all things high school football. Below are the scores for Friday night's games. Home teams are on the right. Teams bolded are the winners. Smells like team spirit! See your photos online or on...

As many as 14 Gull Lake High School football players could be charged

HART, MI (WKZO AM/FM) – As many as 14 Gull Lake High School football players could face charges in Oceana County for allegations of abuse at a football camp in June. Oceana County Prosecutor Joseph Bizon is scheduling interviews with students involved in the case before decisions are made on who will be charged.

A Judge's Order Puts Grand Rapids Catholic Central Back In The Playoffs, And The MHSAA Is FUMING

Nba logo on gradient background - Created by the Sports On Tap desk | Source : Sports On Tap (team logos property of their respective owners) Grand Rapids Catholic Central is back in the Division 5 football playoffs, thanks to a judge’s order delivered Friday, October 30, that completely reversed the Michigan High School Athletic […]

Forest Hills among first Michigan school districts to use panic buttons

Forest Hills is one of the first school districts in the state to use a panic button system for emergencies. News 8's Kyle Mitchell shows the technology and explains why the district says it's so needed. (Oct. 28, 2026)

Meet the next superintendent of Grand Rapids Public Schools

After months of narrowing down candidates, Grand Rapids Public Schools Board of Education has chosen Allison Tingwall to serve as the district's new superintendent.

Highlights: Springport hammers down Saugatuck with big first half

Second Mattawan High School student killed in crash identified

MATTAWAN, MI (WKZO AM/FM) – The second Mattawan High School student who died in a Texas Township crash early Sunday morning has been identified by her family. She was 16-year-old Aurora Ruckert, and she died at the scene of the crash on West R Avenue along with 15-year-old Jordyn Bigham.

Football playoffs kick off Friday

The high school football postseason begins Friday with four of Barry County’s five MHSAA member programs earning spots in the district semifinal round of the respective divisions. All of the area teams’ games are set to kick off at 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 30. The Hastings Saxons (7-2)...

Kenowa Hills football begins state title quest in tough division against foe very familiar to coach

The race for Ford Field begins this Friday and a number of high school football teams in the Michigan Sports Radio coverage network are eager to begin their journeys. You’d be hard-pressed to find a team more impressive in Week 9 and looking more playoff-ready than Kenowa Hills, which captured a second straight River Cities Alliance title with a 44-0 home victory over previously undefeated Coopersville.

Oct. 30, 2026 Football Frenzy: Highlights

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

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.

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

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

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 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...

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’...

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...