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high school volleyball

Marcellus’ Hiemstra picks Southwestern Michigan

For Marcellus senior Talan Hiemstra, choosing a college to continue her academic and athletic career was a culmination of things. Read more

by Scott Novak, Monday, January 8, 2024 5:51 am

High school wrestling

Roundup: Dowagiac, Buchanan 3-2 at duals

The Dowagiac wrestling team went 3-2 and Niles was 1-4 at the Three Rivers Super Duals Saturday. Read more

by Scott Novak, Sunday, January 7, 2024 7:17 pm

High school wrestling

Brandywine’s Ward a repeat champion at Provencal Invitational

Two pins and a forfeit victory earned Brandywine’s Maddison Ward the 170-pound championship at the Adam H. Provencal Invitational in Grand Haven Saturday. Read more

by Scott Novak, Sunday, January 7, 2024 11:08 am

College basketball

Ford scores 27 in Lake Michigan College loss at Oakland CC

Visiting Lake Michigan College could not maintain its halftime lead as Oakland Community College rallied for a 75-70 Michigan Community College Athletic Association non-division women’s ... Read more

by Scott Novak, Sunday, January 7, 2024 10:38 am

College basketball

Roadrunners split road games at Grand Rapids Community College

The wins just keep on a coming for the Southwestern Michigan College women’s basketball team no matter who it puts on the court. Read more

by Scott Novak, Sunday, January 7, 2024 10:14 am

Scoreboard

Daily Data: Sunday, Dec. 7

BOYS HIGH SCHOOL WRESTLING Three Rivers Super Duals At Three Rivers CONSTANTINE 58, DOWAGIAC 15 138: Koltin Gross (C) m.d. Cameron White 13-5; 144: Michael ... Read more

by Scott Novak, Sunday, January 7, 2024 7:05 am

high school volleyball

Brandywine’s Brumitt headed to Valparaiso University

The Valparaiso University volleyball team will have a distinct southwest Michigan flavor this coming season. Read more

by Scott Novak, Saturday, January 6, 2024 10:53 am

High school basketball

Third quarter pivotal in Niles loss to Lakeshore

Visiting Niles was held to a single free throw in the third quarter, which allowed former SMAC West Division rival Lakeshore to pull away to ... Read more

by Scott Novak, Saturday, January 6, 2024 6:33 am

High school basketball

Bucks rout Climax-Scotts for third straight win

Host Buchanan ran its winning streak to three games as it defeated Climax-Scotts 61-31 in non-conference boys basketball action Friday night. Read more

by Scott Novak, Friday, January 5, 2024 11:10 pm

High school basketball

Slow start too much for Chieftains to overcome

A slow start doomed the Dowagiac boys basketball team as visiting Watervliet snapped the Chieftains three-game winning streak with a 41-32 victory Friday night. Read more

by Scott Novak, Friday, January 5, 2024 10:53 pm

High school basketball

Weller nets 21 as Dowagiac rolls to 51-29 win over Watervliet

A dominating defense helped the Dowagiac girls basketball team tune up for its showdown with No. 7-ranked Brandywine on Tuesday. Read more

by Scott Novak, Friday, January 5, 2024 10:10 pm

High school basketball

Brandywine tops Bees to improve to 8-1

The Brandywine boys basketball team bounced back from its first loss of the season to edge former BCS Athletic Conference foe Bridgman 55-46 Thursday night. Read more

by Scott Novak, Friday, January 5, 2024 3:17 pm

College basketball

Southwestern Michigan falls to defending Division II national champion

The Southwestern Michigan College men’s basketball team faced its second top five opponent in less than a month as the Roadrunners hosted South Suburban at ... Read more

by Scott Novak, Thursday, January 4, 2024 5:11 pm

College basketball

SMC team return from holiday break, tops Prairie State College 73-55

The Southwestern Michigan women and men’s basketball teams returned from Christmas break Wednesday. Read more

by Scott Novak, Thursday, January 4, 2024 7:22 am

Scoreboard

Daily Data: Thursday, Dec. 4

HIGH SCHOOL WRESTLING LAKESHORE 66, NILES 15 At Stevensville 190: Julian Means-Flewellen (N) p. Luke Hays 4:31; 215: Jesse Flagel (L) wins by forfeit; 285: ... Read more

by Scott Novak, Wednesday, January 3, 2024 9:07 pm

High school basketball

No. 8-ranked Brandywine rallies to top Hart

The Brandywine girls basketball team usually spends its Christmas break in the gymnasium doing drills and working to improve on things it learned during the ... Read more

by Scott Novak, Wednesday, January 3, 2024 10:35 am

High school softball

Herman’s dream comes true as she signs with MSU

It is going to be a busy spring for Buchanan senior Hannah Herman. Read more

by Scott Novak, Wednesday, January 3, 2024 9:51 am

Scoreboard

Daily Data: Wednesday, Jan. 3

GIRLS HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL BRANDYWINE 62, HART 52 At Niles HART 52 Breslyn Porter 9, Rilynnn Porter 16, Zoily Sarabia 0, Abby Hicks 15, Macy ... Read more

by Scott Novak, Wednesday, January 3, 2024 7:06 am

Sports

Brandywine’s Bosch signs with Bethel University

After wrapping up his career at Brandywine High School, senior Bode Bosch has signed a national letter of intent to continue his academic and athletic ... Read more

by Scott Novak, Wednesday, January 3, 2024 6:48 am

columnist

Novak: ‘Those who stay will be champions’

The late, great Michigan Football Coach Bo Schembechler said “those who stay will be champions.” Read more

by Scott Novak, Tuesday, January 2, 2024 11:44 am

High school football

Cassopolis’ Brown, Ward first team All-Southwest 10 defense

Jalyne Brown and Malachi Ward were first-team picks on the All-Southwest 10 Conference defensive squad for 2023. Read more

by Scott Novak, Monday, January 1, 2024 11:40 am

High school football

Rangers Brown, Wagoner named first-team All-Southwest 10 on offense

Southwest 10 Conference champion White Pigeon, Centreville and Decatur all landed three players on the first-team offense, while Cassopolis had a pair of players selected. Read more

by Scott Novak, Monday, January 1, 2024 9:09 am

high school soccer

Rangers’ May first-team All-Southwest 10 pick

Southwest 10 Conference soccer champion Hartford dominated the all-league squad as seven players were named first-team, while in total, the Huskies had 12 players selected. Read more

by Scott Novak, Sunday, December 31, 2023 12:54 pm

High school wrestling

Roundup: Bucks second at Comstock; Bobcats ninth at Montague

The Buchanan wrestling team finished second at the Horseshoe Classic hosted by Comstock Thursday. Read more

by Scott Novak, Sunday, December 31, 2023 9:27 am

Scoreboard

Daily. Data: Sunday, Dec. 31

HIGH SCHOOL WRESTLING Eric Scott Holiday Mat Cat Classic At Montague Team Scores Hudsonville 193, Allendale 192, Orchard View 137.5, Petoskey 128, Hopkins 124.5, Spring ... Read more

by Scott Novak, Sunday, December 31, 2023 6:12 am

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