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America’s Wackiest Sport is Coming to West Michigan
I know, it sounds like the craziest thing of all time, right? Well, that's because it kind of is... Banana Ball is this Harlem Globetrotters-esque take on baseball, and it's absolutely sweeping the nation. The game has a slightly different set of rules (like fans can catch a foul ball and it's considered 'out'), it has stunts, dancing, fun entertainment, and it's so popular that tickets sell out.
VOTE | 13 On Your Sidelines MVP candidates for Week 8
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — There is one week left in the high school football regular season, but we learned a lot this past Friday during week eight action. Many conference champions were crowned and many other teams got the playoff points they needed to earn a spot in the postseason. With so much at stake, the biggest playmakers in West Michigan showed their stuff, and we're happy to showcase three of them as nominees for the latest 13 On Your Sidelines MVP of the Week.
Upcoming LMCU Ballpark renovations to focus on fan experience, CEO says
COMSTOCK PARK, Mich. — The season is over for the West Michigan Whitecaps, but the work hasn't stopped at LMCU Ballpark, where a major renovation continues. Construction started immediately after this past season ended—about an hour and a half to be exact, according to CEO and managing partner Joe Chamberlain.
Coldwater soccer falls in regional semifinals to Allendale
ST. JOSEPH – The Coldwater Cardinal varsity boys soccer team saw their season come to a rough end Wednesday night, as the Cardinals fell to the No. 4 ranked team in the state in Allendale by the score of 3-0 in the Division 2 regional semifinals. Both teams fired off eight shots on goal, with Coldwater keeper Franky Ramos netting four saves, including one on a penalty kick with 28:30 to play in the first half. ...
Byron Center, Portage Central, Fennville, Hartford advance to regional finals
High school boy's soccer teams all over West Michigan moved on to regional finals on Tuesday night. FOX 17 has highlights from Byron Center, Portage Central, Fennville and Hartford all getting wins.
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