Bill Templeton, Author at Leader Publications

High school football

Brandywine eliminated by Delton-Kellogg

For football fans who enjoy rough-and-tumble defensive battles, then Friday night’s Brandywine vs. Delton playoff game might not have been their cup of tea. Read more

by Bill Templeton, Monday, October 29, 2018 9:04 am

High school basketball

Dowagiac tops Paw Paw for first title since 2011

Dowagiac parlayed defensive intensity into offensive efficiency Friday night en route to a Class B boys district basketball championship with a convincing 66-48 victory over ... Read more

by Bill Templeton, Monday, March 12, 2018 8:47 am

High school basketball

Dowagiac holds on to edge Wildcats

Dowagiac snatched victory from the jaws of defeat Wednesday night in a 61-60 Class B boys district basketball semifinal thriller over Three Rivers that was ... Read more

by Bill Templeton, Friday, March 9, 2018 8:42 am

High school basketball

Paw Paw eliminates Eddies

Few high school basketball teams this season have found a way to stop Paw Paw senior standout Luke Tolliver. Read more

by Bill Templeton, Friday, March 9, 2018 8:41 am

High school basketball

Hamilton ends Niles season in regional semifinals

The final chapter of a storybook season was written Tuesday night for coach Jessica Johnson’s youth-laden Niles girls basketball team. Read more

by Bill Templeton, Thursday, March 8, 2018 8:29 am

High school basketball

Eddies get regional rout, face Hamilton Thursday

Edwardsburg staged yet another defensive clinic Tuesday night en route to a lopsided 44-22 Class C girls regional basketball victory over Allegan. Read more

by Bill Templeton, Thursday, March 8, 2018 8:28 am

High school basketball

Edwardsburg beats Wildcats for Class B crown

The smile on the face of Edwardsburg girls basketball coach Jon Pobuda Friday night expressed both joy and relief. Read more

by Bill Templeton, Monday, March 5, 2018 8:36 am

High school basketball

Eddies rout Paw Paw 60-11

Edwardsburg staged a defensive clinic Wednesday night in a 60-11 Class B girls basketball district semifinal victory against Paw Paw. Read more

by Bill Templeton, Friday, March 2, 2018 8:27 am

High school basketball

Three Rivers ends Dowagiac’s season

It didn’t take long for Three Rivers to seize control of Wednesday night’s Class B girls district basketball showdown with Dowagiac. Read more

by Bill Templeton, Friday, March 2, 2018 8:25 am

High school football

Portage Central ground game grinds up Niles

Niles football coach Antwon Jones could only shake his head in frustration following Friday night’s 35-13 Southwestern Michigan Athletic Conference West Division loss to Portage ... Read more

by Bill Templeton, Friday, October 3, 2014 11:11 pm

High school football

Craig helps Niles win season opener

With just under one minute remaining in Friday night's season-opener at Kalamazoo Loy Norrix, high school football players from both teams raised their helmets in ... Read more

by Bill Templeton, Friday, August 29, 2014 12:09 am

Class A

Vikings fall in Class A district title game

For the first two minutes of Friday's Class A district championship game against host Kalamazoo Central, the Niles basketball team competed with the more athletic ... Read more

by Bill Templeton, Saturday, March 8, 2014 7:57 am

Class A District

Brawley sends Niles to district finals

Faced with the possibility of playing his final high school basketball game, Niles senior Tate Brawley refused to let it happen. Read more

by Bill Templeton, Thursday, March 6, 2014 7:51 am

High school basketball

Vikings fall in Class A district final

The third time was not a charm for the Niles girls basketball team Friday night in the Class A district championship game against Kalamazoo Central. Read more

by Bill Templeton, Saturday, March 1, 2014 8:07 am

Class A District

Vikings advance to Class A district final

One year removed from a season that didn't include a single victory, the Niles girls basketball team is now one win away from a Class ... Read more

by Bill Templeton, Thursday, February 27, 2014 7:52 am

High school basketball

Knights no trouble for Niles in district opener

It didn't take long for Niles to establish control of its Class A girls basketball district opener Monday night against host Kalamazoo Loy Norrix. Read more

by Bill Templeton, Tuesday, February 25, 2014 7:52 am

Dowagiac

Good pitching leads South Haven to sweep

Although the weather Friday afternoon more closely resembled spring, it was the same old story for the Dowagiac baseball team. Read more

by Bill Templeton, Saturday, April 27, 2013 7:20 am

High school baseball

Vikings split with Lancers

Niles junior Tate Brawley is generally regarded as one of the area’s top young pitchers. Read more

by Bill Templeton, Monday, April 22, 2013 10:13 pm

Dowagiac

Berrien Springs routs Dowagiac 15-3

Friday's frigid weather conditions didn't seem to bother the Berrien Springs baseball team. Read more

by Bill Templeton, Saturday, April 13, 2013 8:21 am

cassopolis

Rangers edge Chieftains 4-3

The Dowagiac baseball team was scheduled to have had six games under its belt heading into Tuesday’s non-conference doubleheader against cross-county rival Cassopolis. Read more

by Bill Templeton, Tuesday, April 9, 2013 10:34 pm

Class A Districts

Third time not a charm for Vikings

The third time was not the charm for the Niles boys basketball team Monday night. Read more

by Bill Templeton, Monday, March 4, 2013 11:47 pm

Class A District

Class A District preview: Niles at Mattawan tonight

Todd Pawielski is convinced his Niles Vikings might just be playing their best basketball of the season. Read more

by Bill Templeton, Monday, March 4, 2013 8:56 am

High school girls basketball

Vikings eliminated by St. Joseph

It didn't take long for St. Joseph to assume command in Monday night's Class A girls basketball district quarterfinal game against Niles. Read more

by Bill Templeton, Tuesday, February 26, 2013 9:22 am

Dowagiac

Davion Highsmith coming into his own

Danum Hunt has witnessed his share of slam dunks this season, but the one thrown down by junior Davion Highsmith in a home game last ... Read more

by Bill Templeton, Monday, February 25, 2013 4:55 pm

Class A Districts

Class A Districts: Youthful Niles taking on experienced Bears

Niles girls basketball coach Pat Touhey is a competitive realist. Read more

by Bill Templeton, Sunday, February 24, 2013 11:35 am

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