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High school football

Harpenau healthy and happy

Niles sophomore quarterback Alex Harpenau stood in the pocket last Friday against Benton Harbor and kept throwing the football. Read more

by Bob Oppenheim, Tuesday, September 16, 2014 8:22 am

High school football

Niles 3-0 for first time since 1985

Led by its passing attack last Friday, the Niles football team rolled past Benton Harbor, 50-7, to improve to 3-0 on the season. Read more

by Bob Oppenheim, Saturday, September 13, 2014 8:55 am

Edwardsburg

Edwardsburg routs Allegan 72-6

A three-hour lightning delay didn't bother the Edwardsburg football team in its Wolverine Conference game Friday against Allegan. Read more

by Bob Oppenheim, Saturday, September 6, 2014 8:15 am

high school soccer

Niles kickers blank Bridgman

A quick start in each half sparked the Niles boys soccer team Tuesday in its 4-0 win over Bridgman. Read more

by Bob Oppenheim, Wednesday, September 3, 2014 4:17 am

Edwardsburg

Edwardsburg beats Three Rivers in double OT

Edwardsburg quarterback Dante Razzano picked a perfect time to complete his only one pass in Thursday's Wolverine Conference football game against Three Rivers. Read more

by Bob Oppenheim, Friday, August 29, 2014 12:57 am

Edwardsburg HS

Buchanan spikers top Eddies in three

Edwardsburg never recovered from a poor finish in game two of Tuesday's volleyball match against Buchanan. Read more

by Bob Oppenheim, Wednesday, August 27, 2014 9:33 am

Edwardsburg

Eddies edge Marcellus for title

A little luck helped Edwardsburg edge Marcellus, 2-1, in the championship match of the Edwardsburg Soccer Invitational. Read more

by Bob Oppenheim, Saturday, August 23, 2014 1:38 pm

Brandywine HS

Brandywine grad wins Cat Tracks 5K

Sheri Harrell is no stranger to running at Brandywine High School. But what she experienced Saturday gave a lift to her spirits. The 47-year old ... Read more

by Bob Oppenheim, Monday, August 11, 2014 8:57 am

Sports

Row, row, row your boat

Edwardsburg grad prepares for rowing world championships Rowing has become a full-time job for 2008 Edwardsburg High School graduate Josh Getz. “I spend 30 hours a week rowing,” ... Read more

by Bob Oppenheim, Tuesday, August 5, 2014 9:05 am

Dowagiac

Switzer, Padgett win Steve’s Run 10K titles

As part of their family vacation, Bob Switzer and his daughter Kaitlin made a trip to Dowagiac to compete in Steve’s Run. It turned out to ... Read more

by Bob Oppenheim, Monday, July 28, 2014 8:50 am

High school baseball

Duncan leads All-Lakeland picks

Just being on the field was quite an accomplishment this year for Brandywine baseball player Kyle Duncan. Read more

by Bob Oppenheim, Thursday, June 12, 2014 8:48 am

Division 2 Districts

Niles rallies for first championship since 2011

There were some weary arms on the Niles baseball team Saturday holding up the Division II baseball district championship trophy. Read more

by Bob Oppenheim, Sunday, June 1, 2014 8:31 am

Brandywine Education

No experience needed for this duo

Who needs experience playing tennis? Read more

by Bob Oppenheim, Friday, May 30, 2014 9:03 am

Division 3 Districts

Division 3 baseball: Bobcats facing a familiar foe

Brandywine boys baseball coach Dave Sidenbender didn’t hide his emotions after his team edged Bridgman, 3-2, in a 10-inning Division III opening round district game ... Read more

by Bob Oppenheim, Thursday, May 29, 2014 8:22 am

Brandywine Education

Plew extends Bobcats’ season

The top of the batting order came through in the 10th inning Tuesday for the Brandywine baseball team in its Division III district game against ... Read more

by Bob Oppenheim, Wednesday, May 28, 2014 7:09 am

High school baseball

Glick puts fear in opposing pitchers

Niles High School baseball player Connor Glick puts fear in opposing pitchers and baserunners. Read more

by Bob Oppenheim, Thursday, May 22, 2014 8:31 am

Brandywine Education

Split gives Brandywine Lakeland crown

The finish was much better than the start Tuesday for the Brandywine baseball team in its doubleheader against Buchanan. Read more

by Bob Oppenheim, Wednesday, May 21, 2014 7:42 am

Division 4 Regional

Brandywine tennis headed to state finals

The Brandywine girls tennis team is going back to the state finals. Read more

by Bob Oppenheim, Tuesday, May 20, 2014 9:01 am

Brandywine Education

Carlson uses speed to create offense

It’s hard to defend Brandywine High School softball player Sydney Carlson when she steps into the batter’s box. Read more

by Bob Oppenheim, Wednesday, May 14, 2014 6:14 am

Dowagiac

Preston was born to play soccer

Christina Preston laughs when talking about the start of her soccer career. Read more

by Bob Oppenheim, Wednesday, May 14, 2014 6:11 am

Dowagiac

Edwardsburg blanks Dowagiac 8-0

A serious injury overshadowed Monday's girls soccer match between Dowagiac and Edwardsburg. Read more

by Bob Oppenheim, Tuesday, May 13, 2014 7:47 am

Edwardsburg

Cockrum returns to track for Eddies

Sophomore Carly Cockrum is back competing for the Edwardsburg girls track team. Read more

by Bob Oppenheim, Friday, May 9, 2014 4:12 pm

Brandywine Education

New look, new record for Anders

Maybe a new look helped Brandywine track standout Nathan Anders break the school-record in the 110-meter high hurdles. Read more

by Bob Oppenheim, Thursday, May 8, 2014 8:11 am

Brandywine Education

Harper one-hits, no-hits Cassopolis

Brandywine softball pitcher Kelly Harper tossed a one-hitter in game one and a no-hitter in game two Tuesday to lead the Bobcats to a sweep ... Read more

by Bob Oppenheim, Tuesday, May 6, 2014 10:34 pm

Brandywine Education

Brandywine thinclads beat Bucks, Marian, Wildcats

Several individuals stood out for host Brandywine Monday in its track meet against Buchanan, Marian (Ind.) and Marcellus. Read more

by Bob Oppenheim, Tuesday, May 6, 2014 8:11 am

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