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High school basketball

Edwardsburg boys rebound to top Bulldogs; girls fall to Vicksburg

The Edwardsburg boys basketball bounced back from its loss at Niles Wednesday night to defeat visiting Vicksburg 72-56 in Wolverine Conference action Friday night. Read more

by Scott Novak, Saturday, January 20, 2024 8:08 am

High school basketball

Buchanan rallies in fourth quarter to edge Dowagiac

Two teams chasing Lakeland Conference leader Brandywine squared off in Dowagiac Thursday night. Read more

by Scott Novak, Friday, January 19, 2024 10:51 am

High school wrestling

Roundup: Chieftains sweep on senior night; Bucks top Bobcats

With the postseason rapidly approaching, the Dowagiac wrestling team hosted its lone regular-season match Wednesday night. Read more

by Scott Novak, Friday, January 19, 2024 8:33 am

High school basketball

Niles top Eddies to stay in first place

The battle for the top spot in the Wolverine Conference was won in the second quarter of the boys basketball game between Edwardsburg and Niles ... Read more

by Scott Novak, Thursday, January 18, 2024 5:49 pm

College basketball

Roadrunners swept by Bruins in conference opener

The Southwestern Michigan College women’s basketball team showed some rust in its 75-74 Michigan Community College Athletic Association Western Conference loss to Kellogg Community College ... Read more

by Scott Novak, Thursday, January 18, 2024 5:33 pm

High school basketball

Eddies hold off fourth-quarter rally to top Paw Paw

Host Edwardsburg held on to its share of second place in the Wolverine Conference boys basketball standings with a 64-59 win over Paw Paw Tuesday ... Read more

by Scott Novak, Wednesday, January 17, 2024 10:50 pm

High school basketball

Niles boys remain in first place; girls team still winless

The Niles boys basketball team remained in first place in the Wolverine Conference as it defeated visiting Vicksburg 88-56 Tuesday night. Read more

by Scott Novak, Wednesday, January 17, 2024 10:53 am

High school basketball

Chieftain girls edge Shamrocks, boys team defeated by Berrien

On a night when its leading scorer was a bit off and it was playing without a starter, Dowagiac needed its other players to step ... Read more

by Scott Novak, Wednesday, January 17, 2024 8:29 am

High school basketball

Brandywine girls basketball team No. 1 in AP poll

The Brandywine girls basketball team has been a state powerhouse for more than a decade under Head Coach Josh Hood. Read more

by Scott Novak, Tuesday, January 16, 2024 10:50 am

Scoreboard

Daily Data: Tuesday, Jan. 16

HIGH SCHOOL BOYS BASKETBALL BERRIEN SPRINGS 75, DOWAGIAC 32 At Dowagiac BERRIEN SPRINGS 75 Michael Quao 8, Joel Chimwamchere 2, Ethan McCrary 2, Brady Blasko ... Read more

by Scott Novak, Tuesday, January 16, 2024 8:22 am

High school basketball

Buchanan girls top Titans, boys fall to Wildcats

A big first quarter helped visiting Buchanan pick up a 61-16 non-conference girls basketball victory over Michigan Lutheran Wednesday night. Read more

by Scott Novak, Friday, January 12, 2024 3:17 pm

High school basketball

Balance scoring leads Rangers to win over Huskies

Visiting Cassopolis had three players in double figures as it defeated Hartford 42-25 in Southwest 10 Conference basketball Thursday night. Read more

by Scott Novak, Friday, January 12, 2024 10:47 am

High school basketball

Rangers top Huskies in Southwest 10 contest 38-24

Offense was at a premium Thursday night in the Southwest 10 Conference boys basketball game between Hartford and host Cassopolis. Read more

by Scott Novak, Friday, January 12, 2024 7:53 am

columnist

Novak: A night to remember for Wolverine fans

I had all but given up on seeing Michigan win another national championship. Read more

by Scott Novak, Thursday, January 11, 2024 11:51 pm

High school basketball

Big fourth quarter keeps Tigers atop Lakeland standings

For three quarter, despite the loss of one of its leading scorers to ejection in the opening eight minutes of play, No. 7-ranked (Division 3) ... Read more

by Scott Novak, Thursday, January 11, 2024 9:30 pm

High school basketball

Bobcats rout Benton Harbor to remain undefeated

A total of 14 players scored at least two points as visiting No. 5-ranked Brandywine routed Benton Harbor 69-17 in Lakeland Conference girls basketball Thursday ... Read more

by Scott Novak, Thursday, January 11, 2024 8:54 pm

High school wrestling

Dowagiac sweeps Brandywine, Bucks

The Dowagiac wrestling team took its first step toward winning Lakeland Conference championship by defeating defending champion Brandywine and host Buchanan Wednesday night. Read more

by Scott Novak, Thursday, January 11, 2024 1:27 pm

Scoreboard

Daily Data: Thursday, Jan. 11

HIGH SCHOOL WRESTLING THREE RIVERS 72, EDWARDSBURG 6 At Three Rivers 126: Ethan Moreland (TR) d. Caden Manfred 6-2; 132: Ayden Keller (TR) p. Taurin ... Read more

by Scott Novak, Thursday, January 11, 2024 12:02 am

High school basketball

No. 7 Brandywine rolls to easy win over Dowagiac

Host Brandywine exploded out of the gate Tuesday night as it scored 25 first-quarter points on their way to a 77-34 Lakeland Conference boys basketball ... Read more

by Scott Novak, Wednesday, January 10, 2024 12:36 pm

High school basketball

Bobcats clear another hurdle with win over Chieftains

There are several hurdles that the Brandywine girl's basketball team needs to clear en route to another Lakeland Conference championship. Read more

by Scott Novak, Wednesday, January 10, 2024 11:47 am

High school basketball

Roundup: Bucks get second win; Eddies fall to undefeated Mustangs

The Buchanan girls basketball team got its second victory of the season Tuesday night as the Bucks defeated host Berrien Springs 58-45 in Lakeland Conference ... Read more

by Scott Novak, Wednesday, January 10, 2024 9:03 am

High school basketball

Big fourth quarter helps Rangers earn sweep of Marcellus

A 22-point fourth quarter allowed visiting Cassopolis to complete a sweep of Marcellus in Southwest 10 Conference basketball Tuesday night. Read more

by Scott Novak, Wednesday, January 10, 2024 8:23 am

College football

Spartans’ Dantonio headed to hall of fame

One of the greatest coaches to talk the sidelines of Spartan Stadium will be inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame. Read more

by Scott Novak, Tuesday, January 9, 2024 10:18 am

high school volleyball

Wildcats’ Munro picks Spring Arbor

Aliza Munro, a three-time All-Wolverine Conference volleyball selection from Three Rivers, will continue her academic and athletic career at Spring Arbor College. Read more

by Scott Novak, Monday, January 8, 2024 5:47 pm

College basketball

Lake Michigan edges Oakland Community College 67-66

Visiting Lake Michigan College built a five-point halftime lead and then held off a second-half challenge to edge Oakland Community College 67-66 Saturday. Read more

by Scott Novak, Monday, January 8, 2024 10:20 am

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