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Harper Creek rally ends Niles’ volleyball season

BATTLE CREEK — Gritty Niles came into Tuesday’s Division 2 regional volleyball semi-finals hoping to derail top-ranked Battle Creek Harper Creek. For one game it ... Read more

by Scott Hassinger, Wednesday, November 13, 2024 10:57 am

Dowagiac HS

Volleyball season ends for Eddies, Chieftains in district semi-final losses

THREE RIVERS — The girls’ volleyball season ended in the Division 2 semifinals Wednesday after losses by both Edwardsburg and Dowagiac over in Three Rivers.  ... Read more

by Scott Hassinger, Thursday, November 7, 2024 8:04 am

Dowagiac HS

Edwardsburg, Dowagiac spikers sweep district foes

THREE RIVERS — Both the Edwardsburg and Dowagiac volleyball teams made quick work of their Division 2 district opponents in Monday’s quarterfinal round in Three ... Read more

by Scott Hassinger, Tuesday, November 5, 2024 8:12 am

Edwardsburg HS

Eddies control clock, use big plays to derail Beavers 29-8

BATTLE CREEK — Edwardsburg’s football team showed it’s playoff ready in Friday’s 29-8 Division 4 win at Battle Creek Harper Creek. Dan Purlee’s Eddies, now ... Read more

by Scott Hassinger, Saturday, November 2, 2024 11:45 am

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Niles shuts down No. 2 Paw Paw 21-0, wins second straight Wolverine Conference title

PAW PAW — Sam Rucker has played in a lot of big football games in his four years at Niles.  Friday’s 21-0 Wolverine Conference Championship ... Read more

by Scott Hassinger, Saturday, October 26, 2024 10:44 am

Edwardsburg HS

Niles volleyball dampens Paw Paw’s Senior Night celebration with sweep

PAW PAW — Visiting Niles put a damper on host Paw Paw’s Senior Night by sweeping the Red Wolves 25-22, 25-20, 25-10 Thursday in a ... Read more

by Scott Hassinger, Saturday, October 26, 2024 8:31 am

Edwardsburg HS

Edwardsburg turnovers costly in home loss to Niles

EDWARDSBURG — The turnover bug bit Edwardsburg’s football team in a 21-14 Wolverine Conference loss Friday to visiting Niles at Leo Hoffman Stadium. The loss ... Read more

by Scott Hassinger, Saturday, October 12, 2024 8:14 am

Edwardsburg HS

Edwardsburg spikers earn three-game sweep of visiting Niles

EDWARDSBURG — The backyard rivalry between Edwardsburg and Niles is always intense, but Thursday’s Wolverine Conference battle in volleyball generated extra excitement. Not only was ... Read more

by Scott Hassinger, Saturday, October 12, 2024 7:00 am

Edwardsburg HS

Edwardsburg soccer blanks Niles in district opener

EDWARDSBURG — Edwardsburg’s dominance on the wings helped the Eddies to a 4-0 shutout win over visiting Niles in Wednesday’s Division 2 district boys’ soccer ... Read more

by Scott Hassinger, Thursday, October 10, 2024 7:38 am

Cassopolis HS

Cassopolis turnovers crucial in lopsided loss to Allegan

CASSOPOLIS — Mistakes are inevitable when you’re a young football team.  Visiting Allegan forced Cassopolis into six turnovers and capitalized on most of those miscues ... Read more

by Scott Hassinger, Friday, August 30, 2024 8:44 am

High schoool softball

Lozmack’s pitching, late rally helps Buchanan to regional title

Buchanan's desire to extend its season helped the Lady Bucks rally and beat Bronson 6-4 in Saturday's Division 3 regional softball championship in Constantine. Read more

by Scott Hassinger, Sunday, June 9, 2024 9:34 am

High school baseball

Timely hitting pushes Gull Lake past Edwardsburg

Crucial fielding mistakes at clutch moments helped Gull Lake rally in the late innings to edge Edwardsburg's baseball team 5-4 in the Division 2 regional ... Read more

by Scott Hassinger, Thursday, June 6, 2024 8:56 am

high school soccer

Vicksburg blanks Edwardsburg in district semifinal

Edwardsburg played Vicksburg tough in the opening half before the Bulldogs' speed and athleticism took control in the final 40 minutes Tuesday. Read more

by Scott Hassinger, Wednesday, May 29, 2024 10:17 am

High school baseball

Marcellus takes pair from Cassopolis

Cassopolis hit the ball hard, but Marcellus came away with more timely hits to earn a doubleheader sweep 9-8 and 13-8 in Southwest 10 Conference ... Read more

by Scott Hassinger, Friday, May 24, 2024 9:20 am

High school softball

Dowagiac extends win streak to 14 with DH sweep at Constantine

Dowagiac softball coach Mike Behnke winced slightly when questioned about the Chieftains' 14-game winning streak. Read more

by Scott Hassinger, Tuesday, May 21, 2024 11:18 am

High school baseball

Free bases, lack of hits cost Buchanan in Three Rivers’ sweep

Minutes earlier, David Sokolowski's Buchanan baseball team had dropped a non-league doubleheader at Three Rivers 11-1 in five innings and 6-5 Friday. Read more

by Scott Hassinger, Saturday, May 11, 2024 6:42 pm

High school softball

Shorthanded Rangers fall in 11 innings in finals of Burr Oak Tournament

The Cassopolis girls' softball team battled Burr Oak to the wire before falling 9-8 in the finals of the Bobcats' Tournament Saturday. Read more

by Scott Hassinger, Monday, May 6, 2024 6:49 pm

high school soccer

Niles settles for 4-4 draw with Three Rivers

Jaycee Myer felt her Niles girls’ soccer team played well enough to come away with a win in Wednesday’s Wolverine Conference opener at Three Rivers.  Read more

by Scott Hassinger, Friday, April 19, 2024 10:34 am

High school tennis

Vikings edged by Three Rivers in Wolverine match

Jill Weber was encouraged by the grit her Niles girls' tennis team showed in a 5-3 loss in Wednesday's Wolverine Conference opener at Three Rivers.  Read more

by Scott Hassinger, Sunday, April 14, 2024 8:58 am

High School baseball/softball

Rangers open season with wins over Beavers

Sunny skies and temperatures in the upper 40s greeted the Cassopolis baseball and softball teams as the Rangers opened their respective seasons with a home ... Read more

by Scott Hassinger, Friday, March 29, 2024 11:50 am

High school basketball

Smith proves his worth in Bobcats’ title run         

Ja'Torian Smith overcame tough times and found his stride as a key piece of the equation as Niles Brandywine claimed a Division 3 boys' basketball ... Read more

by Scott Hassinger, Monday, March 18, 2024 8:51 am

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Bobcats feast on Ravens for Division 3 state championship

Brandywine's dominance on the glass and aggressive nature pushed them to a 56-48 come-from-behind win over Detroit Old Redford and the Division 3 state boys' ... Read more

by Scott Hassinger, Saturday, March 16, 2024 7:08 pm

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Big second-quarter propels Brandywine past Covenant Christian, back to Final Four

A 26-point explosion in the second-quarter powered the Brandywine boys' basketball team past Grand Rapids Covenant Christian 58-34 in Tuesday's Division 3 state quarterfinals at ... Read more

by Scott Hassinger, Wednesday, March 13, 2024 8:21 am

High school basketball

Hard work, sacrifice pays off for Brandywine with district trophy

While other teenagers were enjoying their vacation last summer, the Brandywine girls' basketball team was busily preparing for the 2023-24 season. Read more

by Scott Hassinger, Saturday, March 9, 2024 1:13 am

High school basketball

Longtime friends ‘living dream’ leading top-notch Brandywine hoops teams

Brandywine’s Josh Hood and Nathan Knapp spend countless hours in the gym shaping the lives of young people. Read more

by Scott Hassinger, Friday, March 8, 2024 1:21 pm

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