Hopkins came into Friday night’s game at Allendale knowing a victory would accomplish two big things– claim an OK Silver crown and guarantee a spot in the state playoffs. Following a 42-28 victory, the Vikings were able to check both things off their 2011 football to-do list. From the onset of [...]
Crusaders Are Champs!
March 11, 2011
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The crowd was roaring, people were on their feat, and both benches were holding their breath. Allendale and Unity Christian both played action-packed, exciting game on Wednesday, and they didn’t disappoint tonight, either. The Falcons, looking to win their first District Championship since 1996, were coming off a thrilling upset [...]
Falcons Go Dux Hunting, Pull Upset
March 9, 2011
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Allendale wasn’t supposed to win tonight. The one time they played Zeeland West this year, they got run off the floor, losing by 20. Somebody must have forgotten to give the Falcons the memo, however, as they pulled the upset in Hudsonville, beating the Dux 50-48. Zeeland West jumped out [...]
WMA’s Preview of District 52-B, Hosted by Unity Christian
March 1, 2011
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This Class B District, being played at Unity Christian, in Hudsonville, features two pairs of conference foes, and only one squad that finished the conference season with a record above .500. Team Overall Record Conf. Record Head-To-Head Record Zeeland West 10-8 8-6 3-1 Coopersville 9-9 5-7 2-2 Unity [...]
Opening Night Recap.
December 8, 2010
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With a good number of teams tipping off their season last night we wanted to take the time to recap you on some of the action you may have missed while out cheering for your school. Sloppy action is to be expected in the first game of the year as [...]
Caledonia girls basketball beats Allendale 61-6
December 6, 2010
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The Caledonia girls basketball team topped Allendale 61-6. Caledonia jumped out to an 8-0 lead in the first 90 seconds and led 27-2 at the end of the first quarter. They extended their lead to 39-4 at the half and played with a running clock with a 40-point lead 75 [...]
GR Press All-Area Dream Team
November 30, 2010
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QUARTERBACK: Ryan Elble, East Grand Rapids RUNNING BACKS: Brad Horling, Zeeland East; Ethan Colton, Saugatuck; Ben Bregg, Hopkins WIDE RECEIVERS: Neil VanderLaan, Rockford; Matt Houston, Lowell OFFENSIVE LINEMEN: Parker Ehinger, Rockford; Drake Hoffman, Forest Hills Central; Danzell Maze, Ottawa Hills; Tyler VanderSyde, Hopkins; Tyler Gruszka, Comstock Park SPECIALISTS: Jaylin Staten, Grand Rapids Christian; Jake Hovingh, Allendale KICKER: [...]
Allendale’s Ali Wiersma top area runner in the Foot Locker regional
November 29, 2010
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Allendale junior Ali Wiersma was 13th in Saturday’s Midwest Regional at Wisconsin-Parkside University with a time of 17 minutes, 56.2 seconds. Wiersma had the best finisher for the Grand Rapids area runners. Grand Rapids Christian Lauren McCarthy was 22nd (18:22.2). Read the full story of The Grand Rapids Press: “Allendale’s Ali [...]
Video: Hopkins takes the OK Silver, ends rival Allendale’s season
October 22, 2010
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His initials might be B.B., but Ben Bregg is like a bullet from a .50 cal. He hits hard, and he goes far. Bregg lowered his shoulders for a trio of scores in Hopkin’s 28-14 win over Allendale. “Linemen play was great,” said Bregg. “Offensively and defensively. Overall, as a [...]
Week 9: ESPN 96.1 exclusive Big 5 High School Countdown
October 18, 2010
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Is it really week nine already? The 2010 regular season has come and gone faster than a 40-yard dash. For nearly 500 players, October 22 marks the last time they’ll ever put on the pads; the last time they’ll ever hit anyone and not get in trouble; the last time [...]
Polls
Who SHOULD be #1 in our Rankings?
- Greenville (35%, 83 Votes)
- Godwin Heights (23%, 54 Votes)
- Tri Unity Christian (11%, 27 Votes)
- Rockford (10%, 24 Votes)
- Ottawa Hills (9%, 20 Votes)
- Zeeland East (6%, 15 Votes)
- Muskegon Heights (3%, 8 Votes)
- Sparta (3%, 4 Votes)
Total Voters: 235





