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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

News Main

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

News Main

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

High school basketball

Brandywine’s defense corrals Schoolcraft for regional title

Nathan Knapp, Brandywine's boys' basketball coach, attributes much of his team's success to the Bobcats' ability to defend well. Read more

by Scott Hassinger, Friday, March 8, 2024 2:41 am

High school basketball

Bobcats advance, Rangers fall in Division 3 District action

Brandywine’s unselfish play and second-half defense spurred the Lady Bobcats to a 59-29 Division 3 district semifinal win at home over Buchanan Wednesday.  Read more

by Scott Hassinger, Thursday, March 7, 2024 5:40 pm

High school basketball

Quick start helps Buchanan roll past White Pigeon

Buchanan jumped out to a big first-half lead and cruised to a convincing 51-23 Division 3 district girls basketball quarterfinal win over White Pigeon Monday ... Read more

by Scott Hassinger, Tuesday, March 5, 2024 8:06 am

High school basketball

Brandywine overcomes off-shooting night, claims district crown

The Brandywine boys' basketball team survived a stiff challenge from host White Pigeon Friday and went on to claim a 56-47 win for a Division ... Read more

by Scott Hassinger, Saturday, March 2, 2024 6:36 am

High school basketball

Lady Bobcats celebrate Senior Night and Pink Game with lopsided win over Bears

There was much to celebrate at the Bobcat Den at Niles Brandywine in Thursday's girls' basketball game. Read more

by Scott Hassinger, Friday, March 1, 2024 3:40 am

High school basketball

No. 1 Brandywine rolls past Bucks; Rangers fall in double-overtime

The Niles Brandywine boys’ basketball team showed in their Division 3 district semifinal game why the Bobcats finished the regular season ranked No. 1 in ... Read more

by Scott Hassinger, Thursday, February 29, 2024 6:04 pm

High school basketball

Niles able to lay low — for now — but climbing toward contention

Niles isn’t a school you will hear mentioned in conversations about the best boys basketball teams in Michigan. Read more

by Scott Hassinger, Wednesday, February 28, 2024 12:23 am

High school basketball

Buchanan stays the course, advances to district semifinals

A strong shooting and defensive performance by the Buchanan boys' basketball team helped preserve a 70-61 Division 3 district quarterfinal win Monday over pesky Bridgman ... Read more

by Scott Hassinger, Tuesday, February 27, 2024 7:53 am

High school basketball

Edwardsburg hoopsters split conference games at Vicksburg

Edwardsburg's boys basketball team came into Thursday's Wolverine Conference and regular-season finale at Vicksburg with two things on its mind. Read more

by Scott Hassinger, Saturday, February 24, 2024 2:49 pm

Buchanan HS

Lady Bucks respond in the clutch and find a way to win

THREE RIVERS — It’s been a roller coaster type season so far for the Buchanan girls’ basketball team.  Gabe Miller’s Lady Bucks have battled injuries, ... Read more

by Scott Hassinger, Thursday, February 22, 2024 5:00 am

High school basketball

Cassopolis’ pressure, big second-half triggers win at Marcellus

Following a slow start, Cassopolis exploded for 38 second-half points en route to a 53-27 win at Marcellus Tuesday in a Southwest 10 Conference girls' ... Read more

by Scott Hassinger, Wednesday, February 14, 2024 2:02 pm

High school wrestling

Bucks, Chieftains make big impression at districts with multiple regional qualifiers

Lakeland Conference schools Dowagiac and Buchanan sent a clear message in Saturday's Division 3 Individual Districts in Constantine that they produce some top-notch talent on ... Read more

by Scott Hassinger, Sunday, February 11, 2024 11:09 am

High school wrestling

Eddies, Vikings eliminated in district semifinals

The night came to a quick ending for both Edwardsburg and Niles in Thursday's Division 2 Team Wrestling Districts at Three Rivers. Read more

by Scott Hassinger, Friday, February 9, 2024 9:10 am

High school basketball

Vicksburg hands Brandywine first loss of the season

Unbeaten and No. 2-ranked Brandywine encountered a couple of unfamiliar situations in Tuesday's non-conference girls' basketball clash at Vicksburg. Read more

by Scott Hassinger, Wednesday, February 7, 2024 11:02 am

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