Sunshine was aplenty and the fans came out in droves to witness Lowell and Fenton square off in Saturday’s Division 2, Region 1 Final. Adding to the electric atmosphere created by the importance of the game was the interesting twist that head coaches Noel Dean (Lowell) and Jeff Stezke (Fenton) [...]
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OK Silver Goes to Hopkins
October 21, 2011
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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 [...]
Going for Two Keeps Holland Undefeated
September 16, 2011
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It was a battle between two unexpected zero-loss teams when the Northview Wildcats played host to the Holland Dutch tonight, and it really was a shame that only one team would remain that way, as both teams put on a spirited effort. The Wildcat faithful arrived in droves and packed [...]
Dux Power Through Chix
September 10, 2011
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The annual West/East football game in Zeeland is really a can’t miss. Although this rivalry was anything but competitive in the early years, it has now become one of those events that could produce an instant classic almost every year. Friday night’s action followed right along that same path, as [...]
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: [...]
East Grand Rapids win football state championship
November 29, 2010
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East Grand Rapids beat Orchard Lake St. Mary’s, 35-27 at Ford Field for the state championship title. Nick Mulhall, a 6-foot, 160-pound tight end/defensive back, was a major factor in the Pioneers’ victory. Mulhall scored two touch downs and caught nine passes for 119 yards. He also had 168 all-purpose yards [...]
West Catholic wins schools first ever football state title
November 29, 2010
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West Catholic’s football team defeated Olivet 42-26 at Ford Field for the state championship. Senior quarterback Lance Buitendyk helped to lead the Falcons to the Division 5 state championship Saturday. This is West Catholic’s first state championship in football. Read the full story with The Grand Rapids Press: “West Catholic quarterback [...]
Take Five, Pioneers
November 28, 2010
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The East Grand Rapids Pioneers made it five consecutive state football championships in Division-3, with a 35-27 victory over Orchard Lake St. Mary’s. This victory was the Pioneers third state finals victory over the Eaglets in their last five. The story is best told via the work of Murray Sports [...]
Turnovers derail Lowell’s chance to repeat — but things are looking up
November 26, 2010
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After playing a pristine first 27 minutes of the game, racking up a trio of touchdowns by stud quarterback Gabe Dean, the wheels came off Lowell’s powerful offensive machine on the second drive of the second half, as four consecutive turnovers lead to four consecutive Farmington Hills Harrison touchdowns. The [...]
West Michigan Football Allstar Team – Shirts are in!
November 23, 2010
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Attention everyone who was voted onto the 2010 West Michigan Football Allstar Team — your commemorative T-shirts, courtesy of the nice gents down at Chaser Apparel, are in and ready to be mailed to you. Just one thing: WMA needs your address. If you are listed on the following list, please [...]
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