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Dowagiac

Dowagiac avoids upset bid

Danum Hunt has coached several of his current Dowagiac boys basketball players since they were in the fifth grade. Read more

by Bill Templeton, Saturday, February 23, 2013 7:13 pm

Dowagiac

Second half slump continues for Dowagiac

Thursday night’s 48-35 Wolverine Conference crossover loss at the hands of visiting Comstock was a microcosm of a forgettable season for the Dowagiac girls basketball ... Read more

by Bill Templeton, Thursday, February 21, 2013 11:13 pm

Big 16 West

Niles splits games with Portage Northern

Niles split a Southwestern Michigan Athletic Conference West Division doubleheader Friday night against visiting Portage Northern. Read more

by Bill Templeton, Saturday, February 16, 2013 7:01 am

High school boys basketball

Brown putting up big numbers for Niles

Despite a forgettable overall record, senior Alec Brown is enjoying a memorable final prep season with the Niles boys basketball team. Read more

by Bill Templeton, Friday, February 15, 2013 8:02 am

High school boys basketball

Vikings boys team tops Riley

It was raining 3s inside the Niles High School gym Wednesday night. Read more

by Bill Templeton, Wednesday, February 13, 2013 9:02 pm

High school basketball

Vikings swept by Lancers

The Niles Vikings were swept in a Southwestern Michigan Athletic Conference West Division basketball doubleheader Tuesday night against visiting Lakeshore. Read more

by Bill Templeton, Tuesday, February 12, 2013 11:04 pm

Brandywine Education

Bobcats play with heavy hearts

It’s was an emotional rollercoaster ride last week for the Brandywine girls basketball team. Read more

by Bill Templeton, Tuesday, February 12, 2013 8:53 pm

Brandywine Education

Bobcats dial it up from long-distance

When Brandywine starting dialing long-distance Tuesday night, the youth-laden Niles girls basketball team was unable to answer the call. Read more

by Bill Templeton, Tuesday, February 5, 2013 11:02 pm

Brandywine Education

Niles picks up third win against Brandywine

Brandywine boys basketball coach Nathan Knapp was left scratching his head following his team's performance Tuesday night against crosstown rival, Niles. Read more

by Bill Templeton, Tuesday, February 5, 2013 11:01 pm

Big 16 West Division

Vikings fall to Portage Central again

Portage Central delivered a high school basketball knockout of host Niles Tuesday night thanks to the 1-2 scoring punch of juniors Quae Furlow and Rodney ... Read more

by Bill Templeton, Tuesday, January 29, 2013 11:18 pm

Dowagiac

Family affair: Hunts enjoying final season together

Since the time his son, D.J. Hunt, was 5 years old, Danum Hunt has been there as his coach. Now, all these years later, the Hunt ... Read more

by Bill Templeton, Tuesday, January 29, 2013 4:15 pm

High school girls basketball

Part two: Zimmerman already making her mark

Zimmerman’s career high in scoring came earlier this month with a 20-point effort — including four 3-point baskets — in a loss at Portage Northern. Read more

by Bill Templeton, Monday, January 28, 2013 5:31 pm

Dowagiac

Dunkfest highlights Dowagiac win over Coloma

The Dowagiac Chieftains split a Friday night high school basketball doubleheader with visiting Coloma. Read more

by Bill Templeton, Saturday, January 26, 2013 8:40 am

High school girls basketball

Zimmerman a key cog

When freshman Elyse Zimmerman enrolled to attend Niles High School this year, girls basketball coach Pat Touhey knew his program was adding a key cog. Read more

by Bill Templeton, Thursday, January 24, 2013 1:57 pm

Brandywine Education

Shelton is Bobcats’ floor general

When Mackenzie Shelton returned to the starting lineup for the Brandywine girls basketball team last Thursday against Mendon, the heralded senior point guard remembers being ... Read more

by Bill Templeton, Tuesday, January 22, 2013 6:31 pm

Big 16 West Division

Turnovers cost Vikings a win

It was deja vu all over again Friday night for the Niles boys basketball team against visiting Kalamazoo Central. Read more

by Bill Templeton, Saturday, January 19, 2013 7:52 am

Big 16 West Division

Niles still looking for first victory

A quick start Friday night by the youth-laden Niles girls basketball eventually produced the same ending. Read more

by Bill Templeton, Saturday, January 19, 2013 7:42 am

Big 16 West Division

Niles lets one get away against Wildcats

Niles found a way to snatch defeat from the jaws of victory Friday night against visiting Mattawan. Read more

by Bill Templeton, Saturday, December 22, 2012 4:52 am

Big 16 West Division

Vikings upset bid comes up short

Following a 39-28 girls high school basketball victory by Mattawan over host Niles Friday night, one coach expressed his frustration, and the other was beaming ... Read more

by Bill Templeton, Saturday, December 22, 2012 4:45 am

High school girls basketball

Niles edged in double overtime

The youth-laden Niles girls basketball team came within four seconds Tuesday night of what would have been its first victory of the season. Read more

by Bill Templeton, Tuesday, December 11, 2012 11:07 pm

Big 16 West Division

Youthful Vikings defeated by Mustangs

The “Fab Five” was the nickname for a 1991 University of Michigan men’s basketball team recruitment class that is generally considered to be the greatest ... Read more

by Bill Templeton, Tuesday, December 4, 2012 11:34 pm

Dowagiac

Chieftains rout Otsego again

It was deja vu all over again Friday night for the visiting Otsego football team in a Division 4 pre-district game against Dowagiac at Chris ... Read more

by Bill Templeton, Friday, October 26, 2012 11:03 pm

Edwardsburg

Paw Paw rallies to beat Eddies 46-36

For just over three quarters Friday night, Edwardsburg appeared to be on the verge of shattering the hopes of an undefeated football season for visiting ... Read more

by Bill Templeton, Saturday, October 20, 2012 12:20 am

Dowagiac

Dowagiac wins West Division title

Dowagiac football coach Mike Stanger knew his team would have to play defense with discipline and focus in order to be successful Friday night against ... Read more

by Bill Templeton, Friday, October 12, 2012 11:25 pm

Edwardsburg

Eddies ground game leads the way

The turf at Leo Hoffman Field may require extra attention by the grounds crew this coming week following Edwardsburg’s high-octane rushing performance Friday night against ... Read more

by Bill Templeton, Saturday, September 22, 2012 12:07 am

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