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Portage native, Diamondbacks pitcher has hometown on his mind after tornado
PORTAGE, Mich. — The city of Portage has no shortage of athletes who have thrived in their respective sports. Some of those big names include NASCAR racer Carson Hocevar, Oakland A's infielder Max Schuemann and Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Tommy Henry. After graduating from Portage Northern, Henry pitched for Michigan...
3-star Lawton defensive lineman announces commitment to this Big Ten team
LAWTON, MI – Mason Mayne is taking his future football talents to the Windy City. The three-star Lawton defensive lineman announced his commitment to Northwestern University via social media on Wednesday evening, pledging to the Wildcats just three days after his official visit. Mayne, ranked Michigan’s 23rd overall prospect...
West Portage Little League cancels ballgame to clean up storm debris
PORTAGE, Mich. — The community is coming together to make sure their neighbors are being cared for, and that driveways and roads can be accessible. The whirr of chainsaws starting up can be heard across neighborhoods as Portage begins to clean up from Tuesday’s tornado and severe weather.
Portage Northern girls soccer team steps up to help families affected by tornado
PORTAGE, MI – After abruptly cancelling Tuesday’s film session, hunkering down and bracing the wrath of a catastrophic and devastating EF2 twister, Portage Northern girls soccer emerged Wednesday with a call to action. And it was all player-led. With their community rummaging through the aftermath of Tuesday’s tornado,...
Kalamazoo Athlete Training Facility To Have Grand Opening In June
Working out and staying fit is one of the longest past times of all time but is also one of the most important and few past times that has lifelong benefits. We have all heard the doctors, health experts, and even teachers tell us that at least one hour a day of physical activity a day was needed. Now, being in a fit physical shape that works for your body and lifestyle is important but it's not necessarily the end all be all.
Wins are stacking up for teams in latest Kalamazoo softball power rankings
KALAMAZOO, MI – The days of May roll on and the wins keep stacking for teams on the diamond. Specifically in Southwest Michigan. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may receive compensation. By using this site, you consent to our User Agreement and agree that your clicks, interactions, and personal information may be collected, recorded, and/or stored by us and social media and other third-party partners in accordance with our Privacy Policy.
Martin’s 2-way softball star secures MLive Kalamazoo Athlete of the Week award
MARTIN, MI – After earning all-state honors for her talents this winter, there’s plenty of reason to believe Makala Goddard’s best sport is basketball. She’s proving otherwise this spring. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we...
Raising the Baar: Plainwell’s Baar powers girls soccer to 4th straight Wolverine title
PLAINWELL, MI – For just a while, Kayla Baar was bottled up and left frustrated –– and that’s just atypical stuff these days. Yet, that moment passed. Determination soon kicked in. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our...
Ball State softball defeats Western Michigan in first game of MAC Championship
For the first time in 2024, Ball State and Western Michigan met on the same field. While the Cardinals and Broncos never faced one another during the regular season due to a rainout, the two clashed in the opening game of the Mid-American Conference (MAC) Softball Championship. After a strong...
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