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Brandywine High School

Heated rivalry: Sheltons pick Hope, Calvin

For much of their lives, it was hard finding something that fraternal twins Michael and MacKenzie Shelton didn’t have in common. Read more

by Bob Oppenheim, Tuesday, August 6, 2013 8:08 pm

Dowagiac

Cancer survivor Luzano wins 39th Steve’s Run

Just getting a chance to run isn't the only reason Miguel Luzano competed in Saturday's 39th annual Steve's Run in Dowagiac. The 20-year-old Luzano has emotional ... Read more

by Bob Oppenheim, Saturday, July 27, 2013 5:13 pm

Ron Gunn

Steve’s Run never gets old for Gunn

For 71-year old Ron Gunn, Steve’s Run never gets old. Read more

by Bob Oppenheim, Monday, July 22, 2013 12:29 pm

Freezer Memorial Golf Outing

Turning tragedy into triumph

A tragedy didn’t defeat Allison Hayes. Read more

by Bob Oppenheim, Wednesday, July 17, 2013 3:50 pm

Dowagiac

Dowagiac’s Ignacio to work Little League World Series

A move to Dowagiac in 1996 helped John Ignacio earn a great honor. Read more

by Bob Oppenheim, Wednesday, July 10, 2013 7:21 pm

basketball

Wright pays his dues at Edwardsburg

Steve Wright paid his dues coaching boys basketball at Edwardsburg High School. The 31-year old Wright was the Eddies junior varsity coach the last six ... Read more

by Bob Oppenheim, Wednesday, July 3, 2013 3:30 pm

PGA

Wells qualifies for U.S. Senior Open

Steve Wells has gotten better with age as a golfer. Read more

by Bob Oppenheim, Thursday, June 27, 2013 1:08 pm

Niles-Brandywine Girls Softball Association

NBGSA celebrating its 35th season Saturday

Summer is the time for sunshine, warm temperatures and girls softball in Niles. Read more

by Bob Oppenheim, Wednesday, June 19, 2013 7:13 pm

Division 3 LP Golf Finals

Right attitude helped Hess reach state finals

The right attitude might be the strongest asset of Dowagiac High School junior golfer Christian Hess. Read more

by Bob Oppenheim, Tuesday, June 11, 2013 2:19 pm

Brandywine Education

Harper putting the hurt on opponents

It didn’t take long for Brandywine softball player Kelly Harper to be put in a pressure situation last Saturday at the Division 3 district tournament. Read more

by Bob Oppenheim, Thursday, June 6, 2013 3:42 pm

Brandywine Education

Bobcats win Division 3 District title

Hitting was contagious for both the Brandywine and Bridgman softball teams in Saturday’s Division 3 final at Buchanan High School. Read more

by Bob Oppenheim, Sunday, June 2, 2013 5:36 pm

Dowagiac

Cox too much as Chieftains topple Vikings

Dowagiac’s baseball team proved on Tuesday in its Division 2 pre-district game against Niles that they’re better than their record indicates. Read more

by Bob Oppenheim, Tuesday, May 28, 2013 9:37 pm

Brandywine Education

Bobcats win first outright title since 2007

Junior Nathan Anders was a four-time champion Tuesday for the Brandywine boys track team at the Lakeland Conference Meet. Read more

by Bob Oppenheim, Tuesday, May 21, 2013 10:39 pm

high school soccer

Arnold hat trick leads Vikings past Bearcats

Niles High School girls soccer player Alexis Arnold showed off her right leg in Monday’s second round Southwestern Michigan Athletic Conference Tournament game against Battle ... Read more

by Bob Oppenheim, Monday, May 20, 2013 9:33 pm

Brandywine Education

Hartline home run lifts Bobcats past Vikings

Clutch homers highlighted play Saturday at the Kurtis Memorial Softball Tournament. Read more

by Bob Oppenheim, Sunday, May 19, 2013 10:25 am

cassopolis

Rangers wins Lakeland Conference soccer title

A shorthanded Cassopolis girls soccer team made school history Wednesday against Bridgman. Read more

by Bob Oppenheim, Wednesday, May 15, 2013 9:54 pm

Brandywine Education

Time is now for Brandywine track team

The time has finally arrived for the Brandywine boys track team. Read more

by Bob Oppenheim, Wednesday, May 15, 2013 9:38 pm

Brandywine Education

Bobcats win first Lakeland title since 2007

It was a satisfying doubleheader split Tuesday for the Brandywine softball team against Buchanan. Read more

by Bob Oppenheim, Tuesday, May 14, 2013 11:08 pm

Dowagiac

Edwardsburg soccer blanks Dowagiac 8-0

Dowagiac freshman goalie Mara Nelson had little time to relax in Monday’s girls soccer match against Edwardsburg. Read more

by Bob Oppenheim, Monday, May 13, 2013 10:22 pm

Brandywine Education

Mix of youth, experience leads Bobcats to successful season

Good times have returned to the Brandywine High School softball program. Read more

by Bob Oppenheim, Thursday, May 9, 2013 9:49 pm

Edwardsburg

Vikings split non-league doubleheader with Eddies

After his team beat Niles, 10-7, in the opener of a doubleheader, Edwardsburg baseball coach A.J. Gaideski didn’t expect a pitcher’s duel in game two. Read more

by Bob Oppenheim, Wednesday, May 8, 2013 10:08 pm

Brandywine Education

Bobcats, Rangers split Lakeland twinbill

There were three great pitching performances in Tuesday’s Lakeland Conference baseball doubleheader between Brandywine and Cassopolis. Read more

by Bob Oppenheim, Tuesday, May 7, 2013 10:30 pm

Brandywine Education

Brandywine sweeps Buchanan

The third-ranked (Division III) Brandywine boys track team won the Lakeland Conference regular season title with its 103-34 win on Monday over Buchanan. The Bobcats ... Read more

by Bob Oppenheim, Monday, May 6, 2013 10:05 pm

Brandywine Education

Bridgman blanks Brandywine soccer

Brandywine girls soccer Evan Winkler wasn’t bothered the most by his team’s execution in a 4-0 Lakeland Conference loss Wednesday to Bridgman. Read more

by Bob Oppenheim, Wednesday, May 1, 2013 10:27 pm

Brandywine Education

Bridgman takes pair from Brandywine

Brandywine’s baseball team saved its best hitting for the end in Tuesday’s Lakeland Conference doubleheader against Bridgman. Read more

by Bob Oppenheim, Tuesday, April 30, 2013 11:28 pm

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