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Quincy, MI · Sports
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Bulldogs take home the Anchor-Bone trophy
The Ferris State Bulldogs took down the Grand Valley State Lakers in the 24th annual Anchor-Bone Classic by a score of 41-36. The No.1-ranked Ferris State Bulldogs (7-0, 3-0 in GLIAC) has now extended their winning streak to 37 consecutive games. This game marks the 10th victory in the last 14 games against Grand Valley Lakers (5-2, 1-2 in GLIAC), spanning back to 2016.
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No. 1 Ferris State football overcomes early deficit to beat No. 13 GVSU
ALLENDALE, Mich. - Tony Annese had a big smile as he was posing with the Anchor-Bone Trophy on the field after the game. The Ferris State University football coach and his Bulldogs rallied to beat rival Grand Valley State University 41-35 on Saturday afternoon at GVSU’s Lubbers Stadium. “It doesn’t mean as much about the trophy,” Annese said. “It’s about just surviving to advance in a GLIAC race that’s pretty tight. I’m very pleased. It shows how resilient we are and how much our guys believe in each other. To go down 17-0, a lot of teams would be shaken by that, but we just kept going.” Ferris State, the No. 1 team in the country in Division II, has won back-to-back national championships. The win helps them improve to 7-0. But it wasn’t easy. More: GVSU has zero margin for error after couple costly plays come up short vs Ferris State | D'Addona Ferris State coughed the ball up twice in the first quarter and GVSU (5-2) recovered both times. The Lakers would capitalize, getting touchdowns receptions from Jake Vermaas and Tommy Donovan. They also got a field goal from Mathew Bacik to take a commanding 17-0 lead. “We’re
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The Cat Pack gets the team hyped on game day
Hundreds of students from grades 9-12 pack the student section to cheer on the Wildcats every Friday night at Jenison High School. The student section, known as the Cat Pack, is a big part of football games. It brings energy and excitement while giving students a place to hang out and cheer on their friends.
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Oakland Drains 20 Threes in Exhibition Win over Grand Valley
ROCHESTER, Mich. — The Oakland Men's Basketball team defeated Grand Valley State, 103-74, in a preseason exhibition on Thursday night at OU Credit Union O'rena. Oakland used an 11-0 second-half run to turn a 66-60 lead into a 77-60 advantage. Oakland made 20 three-pointers on 41 attempts, finished with 22 assists and got 46 points from the bench in their 2026-27 debut.
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D1 Rejects Small School Saturday Heads To Allendale For Anchor-Bone Classic
The premier pregame tailgate show in the country, Small School Saturday, hosted by the D1 Rejects crew will be live in Allendale this Saturday (Oct. 17) for the Anchor-Bone Classic between Grand Valley State and Ferris State from 10 am to 12:15 pm in the Laker Tailgate Town lot. Small...
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A rivalry that shapes schools
Nolan Matthews – Editor-in-Chief of the Ferris State Torch. When you hear the word “rivalry,” you might think of Michigan vs. Ohio State, Auburn vs. Alabama, Western vs. Central Michigan. One you might not think of is the storied Anchor-Bone Classic, between rivals Grand Valley State and Ferris State.
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Anchor-Bone Classic To Be Featured Nationally By D1 Rejects On Small School Saturday
Big Rapids, Mich. - One of the country's most popular football social media platforms, D1 Rejects, is headed to West Michigan again this Saturday (Oct. 17) as its popular "Small School Saturday" live show will feature the Anchor-Bone Classic between nationally top-ranked Ferris State University and rival Grand Valley State for the second consecutive year.
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PREVIEW: #1 Ferris State Visits #13 GVSU For Anchor-Bone Classic This Saturday
The Ferris State University Bulldogs take on rival Grand Valley State in the Anchor-Bone Classic this Saturday in Allendale. The Bulldogs have made five national championship game appearances in the last seven seasons and won four of the last five D2 national titles. Last year marked FSU's nation-leading 11th consecutive trip to the NCAA Division II Playoffs. FSU won back-to-back national championships in 2021 and 2022 and is the two-time defending champion after winning in 2024 and 2025.
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Golden Grizzlies Set for Exhibition Against Grand Valley State
ROCHESTER, Mich. – Head coach Greg Kampe and the Golden Grizzlies men's basketball team is set to open up its preseason against Grand Valley State on Thursday, Oct. 15 at 7 p.m. ET, on the Blacktop inside the OU Credit Union O'rena. The Voice of the Golden Grizzlies Neal Ruhl and Darryl Jacobs will have the call on ESPN+.