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Buchanan softball is MHSAA state semifinal bound for second time in four seasons
KALAMAZOO — Was there any doubt?. With Hannah Herman at the plate, how could there be?. Buchanan had exactly the player they wanted up in that moment. Bases loaded, two outs, bottom of the fifth inning with the season hanging in the balance. Herman was a catalyst for getting...
High inflation, decades of declining enrollment create budget challenges for GRPS
GRAND RAPIDS, MI – Grand Rapids Public Schools is planning to dip into its reserves to help cover a projected $11 million operating deficit in next year’s budget. District leaders say the deficit can be traced to declining enrollment and higher spending costs amid inflation. If you purchase...
Megan Beemer’s homer hat trick powers Hudsonville to walk-off quarterfinal win
MOUNT PLEASANT, MI – Hudsonville senior Megan Beemer has tortured opponents this season using her legs, stealing 51 bases and scoring 78 runs. But in Tuesday’s Division 1 quarterfinal game against Midland High, Beemer opted for a quicker – although just as painful – method of elimination.
Vicksburg returns to softball state semifinals with win over No. 2 Unity Christian
KALAMAZOO, MI – Vicksburg’s Delaney Monroe pounded her glove after a couple close pitches spun just outside of the strike zone and put runners on first and second with no outs in the fourth inning of Tuesday’s Division 2 state quarterfinal matchup with Hudsonville Unity Christian at Kalamazoo College.
Grand Rapids Child Discovery Center is a nonprofit independent charter school, authorized by GRPS
Lisa Nuyes, ED and Parent/Board Member Justine Brudette share what makes this possible. Grand Rapids Child Discovery Center is a nonprofit independent charter school, authorized by GRPS, today discussing recent GRCDC rankings from a recent U.S. News Reports Best Elementary Schools, with Lisa Nuyes, ED and Parent/Board Member Justine Brudette sharing what makes this possible.
Steensma, Allen elevate defending champ K-Christian soccer back to D4 state final
COMSTOCK PARK, MI – On a good day, Maysen Steensma might reach 5-foot-3 –– but don’t let that be the judge of her impact on the pitch. Being overlooked has only fueled Steensma to play much larger than her small-statured frame as of late, standing tall in the biggest of moments.
Zeeland East hires Troy Hammond as girls basketball coach
ZEELAND - Troy Hammond will take over as Zeeland East girls basketball coach. He takes over for Kale Maupin, who stepped down from the position after two seasons. Hammond, a Zeeland native, has spent the last seven years serving as the head varsity basketball coach at East Grand Rapids. During this time he compiled a record of 118-39, including being named Regional Coach of the Year in 2020. Prior to his time at East Grand Rapids, Hammond was the girls varsity basketball coach at Forest Hills Eastern for three years. He has coached some of the top talent in the state, including the 2023 Miss Basketball Winner.
Holland Christian's sensational postseason run ends in state semifinals vs Spring Lake
HOLLAND - With 16 seconds remaining in the state semifinals, the Holland Christian girls soccer team had one final shot. Trailing by a goal, Sarah Geerlings stepped up to take the free kick just outside the box. As the seconds ticked down, Geerlings narrowed in on her spot and launched...
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