After a whopper of a weekend, another successful season in high school sports comes to an end. It was a happy ending for some… Unity Christian captures sixth consecutive girls soccer state title Twins Jenna and Kelli Heethuis bounced on the green grass after the Unity Christian girls soccer team [...]
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The rally cry for Grand Rapids West Catholic baseball
June 18, 2010
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With the hopes of an entire region riding on their shoulders, the Grand Rapids West Catholic Falcons brought home the victory at Friday morning’s state semifinal baseball game. Only one more to go. A balanced lineup still hasn’t let down West Catholic’s streaking baseball team. Even with a trip to [...]
Even with pitching depth, management is key for West Ottawa
June 15, 2010
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If you were to divide a baseball team up into percentages, based on the value of specific talents to the overall success of the team, hitting, fielding and managing would together constitute about 50%. The other 50% would be pitching. We can look to this ratio as the deciding factor [...]
2010 West Michigan Baseball Allstars
June 3, 2010
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A huge thank you to everyone who took the time to vote for the 2010 West Michigan Baseball Allstars. The success of this team is a direct reflection on the engagement of the West Michigan high school sports community, which is a great thing. The West Michigan All Stars is [...]
2010 WM Baseball Allstar voting ends tomorrow
June 1, 2010
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First, a big thank you to all of the 2,000+ votes tallied thus far in the 2010 West Michigan Baseball Allstars! This is the one allstar team that is chosen exclusively by you, the fans. It wouldn’t exist without your support, and WMA is indebted to you for taking the [...]
VOTING OPEN: 2010 West Michigan Baseball Allstars
May 27, 2010
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The polls are now open to vote for the 2010 West Michigan Baseball Allstars. The West Michigan Allstars is a team consisting of the best-of-the-best players from around West Michigan, as determined by you, the voters. This team is only possible with the help from our awesome sponsors, ESPN 96.1FM [...]
LAST DAY to Nominate: 2010 Baseball Allstars
May 26, 2010
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UPDATE: Nominations are closed. First, we want to thank you for all the submissions. Over 50 players have been nominated for the West Michigan Baseball Allstars (sponsored by ESPN 96.1FM and Davenport University) so far, and more are streaming in as we speak. And today is the last day to nominate your [...]
Forest Hills Eastern clinches O-K Gold in heated pitching duel
May 26, 2010
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Professional action prints from the game are available from David Chandler Photography. With a conference championship on the line, Forest Hills Eastern won game-1 of a double-header, clinching the OK Gold against rival Grand Rapids Catholic Central. We have said it before and it’s worth saying again: Not only does [...]
WMA Interview: Hudsonville junior Shane Trevino
May 25, 2010
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Hudsonville baseball has enjoyed a level of success in recent years that few other teams can match. And 2010 is no different. Pitching has certainly played a role in the Eagles’ success, but even more than that it’s the balanced firepower on offense that has lead to their stellar record. [...]
CONTEST: 2010 West Michigan Baseball Allstars
May 21, 2010
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We here at West Michigan Allstar, in cooperation with title sponsor ESPN 96.1FM and Davenport University are putting together a team of the elite baseball players in West Michigan — the 2010 West Michigan Baseball Allstars. Of course we have our own ideas of who should make the grade, but our ideas aren’t [...]
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