Meet the top performers of the week for high school sports in the Holland area

The fall season is winding down for Holland-area high school sports. Here is a look at the top performers this week. Cam Brouwer, Zeeland West football The Dux running back scored four rushing touchdowns carrying the ball 19 times for 148 yards in a 60-27 win over Niles in the first round of the playoffs on Friday, Oct. 30. Jovanny Carrillo, Holland soccer The Dutch freshman scored a goal in a regional semifinal win over Unity Christian on Tuesday, Oct. 27, then followed that up with a hat trick in a 4-1 win over Marquette in the regional championship game on Thursday, Oct. 29. Chava Carranza, Fennville soccer The Blackhawks forward scored the lone goal in a regional semifinal defeat to NorthPointe Christian. Ariyah Gettings, Zeeland swimming The Zeeland senior won the 200 freestyle in 2:00.56 and the 100 breaststroke in 1:06.49 to lead Zeeland past Holland Christian in an epic clash, 95-91, on Tuesday, Oct. 27. Camryn Siegers, Holland Christian swimming The Maroons senior won the 50 freestyle (23.57) and 100 backstroke (55.79) in a close showdown with Zeeland. Lizzie Risdon, Zeeland East volleyball The senior outside hitter totaled 14 kills, 17 digs, two aces and a block in

UPDATE: GRCC to play tonight after granted temporary restraining order

Following the initial removal of Grand Rapids Catholic Central from the Division 5 MHSAA football playoffs, the school will now play Comstock Park tonight at 7 p.m. The Cougars were granted the chance to play after a Kent County Circuit Court judge issued a temporary restraining order against the MHSAA. The lawsuit was filed independently of Grand Rapids Catholic Central.

MHSAA Withdraws Grand Rapids Catholic Central from 11-Player Football Playoffs

EAST LANSING, Mich. – Oct. 29 –  The Michigan High School Athletic Association has withdrawn Grand Rapids Catholic Central High School from the 11-Player Division 5 Football Playoffs as a result of its use of an ineligible player in six games during the regular season. Grand Rapids...

Saugatuck assistant coach suspended for MHSAA violation; all-state guard transfers

The Saugatuck basketball team will be without its best player this season and without an assistant coach for a few games. It is part of a tough start for the Saugatuck program before the season has even begun. All-state guard Mylah Simpson has transferred to South Haven, which will be a huge hole to fill in the lineup. In addition and unrelated, Saugatuck will be without an assistant coach for the first five games of the girls basketball season based on an MHSAA violation. More: Meet the All-Area Girls Basketball Team, led by Talia Laskowski, Mylah Simpson According to an MHSAA ruling, Saugatuck committed a violation when a volunteer assistant coach made "electronic communications made to students at another school, specifically Regulation I, Section 10 (Undue Influence). The staff penalty was imposed following the school’s self-report which included suspension from the first five games of the Saugatuck High School 2026-27 girls basketball season. The school submitted evidence and letters of support for the coach indicating that the communication made was a result of normal community interaction due to the coach being a former coach at the previous school, Fennville High School, and still lives in that community. The request was

Belding students unveil painted snowplow, promote safe winter driving

Michigan Department of Transportation has partnered with Belding Middle School in its annual Paint the Plow program, which aims to promote safe driving during the winter months.

Michigan high school football team removed from playoffs over ineligible player

Grand Rapids Catholic Central was pulled from the 11-player playoffs after using an ineligible player in six games, sending Comstock Park to the district final.

MHSAA appeals against Grand Rapids Catholic Central’s playoff return

The Michigan High School Athletics Association has filed an emergency appeal against the temporary restraining order allowing Grand Rapids Catholic Central to participate in the Division 5 football playoffs.

Fruitport football team’s season ends in a painful fashion, with another last minute loss

LUDINGTON – Once the state playoffs roll around, every team wants to create its own championship story, and the Fruitport football team seemed well on its way to completing the first chapter. But then the Trojans’ season came to a sudden and shocking end in a painful and all...

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)...