Sports

Otsego first baseman Thomas Hatfield receives a pickoff throw against Gull Lake.

Shaky start hurts Otsego in loss to Gull Lake

June 5, 2014 - 11:33

Call it a hunch or a gut feeling or whatever you’d like,

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Members of the Allegan baseball team celebrate as A.J. Hestera slides home with the winning run in the nightcap of a twinbill with Godwin Heights. (Photo provided)

Tiger baseball team runs winning streak to five straight

May 29, 2014 - 14:23

Allegan baseball coach John Bishop might need to get his heart checked out after the stress his team has put him through in recent times.

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The Allegan Booster Club and Allegan athletic department inducted three former athletes into the Allegan athletic Hall of Fame on Saturday, May 17. The ceremony recognized, from left, Mike Knobloch (class of 1973), Mike Stone (class of 1980) and Robert “Rob” Newbauer (class of 1996), who was not present. His father Roger Newbauer accepted the plaque for him.

Allegan Athletic Hall of Fame adds three members

May 29, 2014 - 14:21

The Allegan athletic department and the Allegan All-Sports Booster Club hosted the 18th annual athletic Hall of Fame Saturday, May 17.

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Hamilton’s Nick Carlson shot a 69 to take medalist honors and help the Hawkeyes win a district title.

Hawkeyes claim district golf crown

May 29, 2014 - 14:18

As evidenced by a state championship as a freshman and a state runner-up finish a year ago, Hamilton junior golf standout Nick Carlson knows how to exploit any advantage.

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Saugatuck ruled the day at the SAC Track and Field Championships, as both the boys’ and girls’ teams easily won league titles. The conference championship was the first for the boys’ squad.

Saugatuck boys, girls capture league track championships

May 29, 2014 - 14:13

With a Division 4 state championship and multiple regional titles to its credit, the Saugatuck boys’ track team has experienced the height of success.

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Dylan Buresh struck out 10 and scattered five hits in picking up the 5-0 win over Zeeland East in the opening round of the Holland Sentinel Baseball Classic.

Strong pitching leads Hamilton to tourney title

May 29, 2014 - 14:11

How good was the Hamilton pitching staff during the Holland Sentinel Baseball Classic?

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Wayland shortstop Sierra Mutschler (left) prepares to make a throw to first base for a potential double play after recording the force out at second base.

Wayland beats defending state champ en route to winning tourney

May 22, 2014 - 13:40

The first game Wayland played at Ann Arbor Huron Softball Tournament had a state-championship feel to it.
And with good reason.

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Saugatuck senior Lauren Jenkins won the 800 and 1,600 events at regionals to help the Indians win the team championship.

Indian girls’ track dominates regionals

May 22, 2014 - 13:38

Dominant.
That one word pretty much sums up the performance of the Saugatuck girls’ track team in the 3,200-meter run at a Division 4 regional on Friday, May 16.