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Baseball game raising money for tornado victims
The varsity baseball teams for Portage Central and Portage Northern are taking the diamond in a cross-town rivalry doubleheader. During the games, there's a focus on those impacted by tornados that swept through the city on May 7. (May 20, 2024)
Schuemann's seven goals helps Lakeview dominate in first round of lacrosse regionals
BATTLE CREEK - If Monday night was going to be the final time Luke Schuemann was going to play lacrosse on his home field, he wanted to it be something to be remembered. That goal was achieved with a standout individual effort by the Spartan senior. The bigger goal was to help his team advance in the regionals, which also happened as Lakeview extended its season.
Three Rivers track team qualifies six to state finals
GULL LAKE — Three Rivers qualified six student-athletes onto the state finals this past weekend. The Wildcats had three individuals make the finals and one relay. "Great day for Three Rivers track and field program," coach James Phillips said. "We are excited to continue to work with this group over the next two weeks to get them ready to compete at the finals."
Northview wins "Battle of the Cats", ends Mattawan's season in Region action
MATTAWAN, Mich. — In a "Battle of the Cats", it was the hometown Mattawan crew getting scratched by visiting Grand Rapids Northview, as the Northview Wildcats defeated the Mattawan Wildcats 13-8 in girls lacrosse. Northview jumped out to leads of 3-0 after the first quarter and 7-4 at the...
Girls on the Run Kalamazoo hosts empowering 5k for over 1,000 girls
KALAMAZOO, Mich. — Over 1,000 girls of varying ages took part at an empowering 5k running event on Saturday. Now in its 22nd season, Girls on the Run inspires girls of all abilities and recognizes their strengths, while building relationships in a team setting, according to organizers. University: WMU...
Regional Notebook: Tennis teams, track athletes claim titles, advance to state
BATTLE CREEK - Three of the No. 1 singles players in the city, plus some of their teammates are all headed to states. Regionals were held in girls tennis at both Harper Creek and Lakeview and local players took advantage of the home court during Michigan High School Athletic Association tournament play. Host...
Four individuals and one relay team to represent county at D3 girl's state track finals
HILLSDALE – While no team from Branch County will be making the trip to the Michigan High School Athletic Association (MHSAA) Track State Finals, the county will be well represented in the Division Three tournament after the teams from Union City, Quincy, and Bronson traveled to Hillsdale High School to compete in the MHSAA LP Region 25-3 event.
Titles for Mendon, Colon jumpers lead local Division 4 state track and field qualifiers
HILLSDALE - Colon and Mendon will be represented at the state track and field finals. Both the Magi and Hornets competed in the Region 35-4 at Hillsdale Academy on Friday. The host Colts won both team titles, posting 180 points for the boys and 194 for the girls. Reading was second for the boys (111) and Athens was third (61). Mendon claimed fifth (55) and Colon was 14th (two). The Pittsford girls finished second (91) and Addison...
Softball Game Preview: Lawton on Home-Turf
The Lawton Blue Devils will stay at home for another game and welcome the Bloomingdale Cardinals at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. Lawton will be strutting in after a victory while Bloomingdale will be coming in after a defeat. Lawton is headed into the matchup fresh off scoring the most runs...
No. 12 Marcellus baseball stays perfect, rolls to sweep of Galesburg-Augusta
GALESBURG, MI – The streak lives on. Already etched into program history, Division 4 No. 12-ranked Marcellus baseball’s magical undefeated season rolled on with Friday night’s road doubleheader sweep of Galesburg-Augusta, 17-4, 5-4. Nobody is perfect, but the Wildcats’ winning ways have proven otherwise. If you...
Kellogg CC wins region, punches ticket for NJCAA Division II World Series
JACKSON — Kellogg Community College is heading back to the World Series. No. 16-ranked KCC defeated host Jackson, 16-0, in the National Junior College Athletic Association Region XII baseball championships on Saturday as the Bruins clinched a spot in the 2024 NJCAA Division II World Series in Enid, Oklahoma. It marks the first...
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