West Michigan

Surrounded by celebrating players and assistant coaches (including the author, far right), Tri-unity boys basketball coach Mark Keeler (hand in pocket) enjoys a moment near the end of last season’s Division 4 championship game.

Keeler Approaching Milestone Win Amid Final Season of Legendary Tri-unity Career

Posted: 12/18/2024

Mona Shores’ Nathan Tilden (8) makes his way up the ice with the puck as twin brother Brady Tilden (18) trails the play.

Always Better Together, 'Tilden Boys' Bring Special Bond to Shores Hockey

Posted: 12/13/2024

Rockford celebrates its Quarterfinal win over Traverse City Central on Tuesday at Big Rapids High School.

Visser Relishing Rockford Run In Return After Missed Season

Posted: 11/20/2024

Newaygo varsity football coach Ralph Munger, right, talks things over with his senior quarterback Blake Kerr during a 53-26 win over Lake Odessa Lakewood on Oct. 18 at Central Michigan’s Kelly-Shorts Stadium.

Back to Building Boys Into Men, Munger Bringing Newfound Success to Newaygo

Posted: 11/6/2024

Byron Center players raise their District trophy in celebration last week.

Byron Center Savoring Every Day as Program-Best Playoff Run Grows

Posted: 10/23/2024

Carter Gregor (12) celebrates his goal Oct. 3 against Wyoming Godwin Heights with teammates including Isaiah Packard, Jyles Smith and Carlos Cruz.

Undefeated Fruitport Eying Historic Opportunities as Postseason Begins

Posted: 10/10/2024

Grand Rapids Christian’s Lillian O’Grady powers through an approach during last season’s Lower Peninsula Division 3 Final at The Meadows at Grand Valley State.

After Finding Drive for Golf, O'Grady Grows Into GR Christian Ace, Finals Contender

Posted: 9/26/2024

Muskegon Mona Shores' Jonathan Pittman powers into the Grand Blanc defense during his team's season-opening win.

Dedication Continues to Make Difference as Pittman Elevates Game, Shores' Offense

Posted: 9/11/2024

An East Grand Rapids hitter puts the ball past a Hopkins block during last week’s “Rally on Reeds” game one EGR’s football field.

EGR, Hopkins Take Volleyball Match to Football Field for 'Rally on Reeds'

Posted: 8/28/2024

North Muskegon’s Ben Meyers talks with one of his coaches while standing on third base.

Savoring Every Moment, Meyers Helping North Muskegon Extend Memorable Run

Posted: 5/29/2024

Longtime East Grand Rapids swimming coach Butch Briggs, right, will be celebrated this weekend for his half-century of coaching the Pioneers.

East Grand Rapids' Briggs to Receive Deserved Spotlight for Half-Century of Swim

Posted: 5/17/2024

Madi Snyder delivers a pitch for the Muskegon Reeths-Puffer, which has been led by the 1-2 pitching duo of Snyder and Lainey McDaniel.

'No Superstars' Reeths-Puffer Undefeated, County Tournament Favorite Entering May

Posted: 5/1/2024

Hudsonville’s Cadence Williams (21) works to get a foot on the ball during a 2022 game against Byron Center.

Williams Returns as Hudsonville Seeks Next Step in Pursuit of 1st Finals Title

Posted: 4/19/2024

The Wyoming Tri-unity Christian bench, including the author (far right) and head coach Mark Keeler (middle), celebrate a 3-pointer late in the Defenders’ Division 4 championship win over Mount Pleasant Sacred Heart.

Championship Experience from Coach's Point of View Unimaginable, Unforgettable

Posted: 4/4/2024

Fremont’s girls basketball team finished 20-5 this season and won its first outright league title since 1978.

Fremont Builds on Coach's Inspiration to Become League, District Champion

Posted: 3/14/2024

Byron Center’s Lily Zienstra considers her options during a game against Rockford.

Zeinstra Finishing 4-Year Byron Center Run Among School's All-Time Greats

Posted: 2/15/2024

Muskegon Reeths-Puffer’s starters including Travis Ambrose (21) and Jaxson Whitaker (5) huddle before the start of Friday’s win over Mona Shores.

Ambrose & Whitaker Teaming Up Again to Power Reeths-Puffer Hoops Surge

Posted: 2/7/2024

Cedar Springs competes during a meet on its home mat.

Why Not Cedar Springs? Red Hawks Excited to Chase Finals Championship

Posted: 1/18/2024

Fruitport Calvary Christian’s Bradley Richards stands atop the podium after winning the high jump last spring at the Lower Peninsula Division 4 Finals.

Not Even Sky Seems Limit as Richards Keeps Calvary Sports Soaring

Posted: 1/4/2024

No 'Just Missed' This Time as GR Christian Champ Heerema Rolls Perfection

Posted: 12/14/2023

Wayland’s Laney Wolf swims one of her races; she’s among the state’s elite sprinters.

Wayland's Wolf Eager to Build on Historic Freshman Finals Performance

Posted: 11/16/2023

Senior tailback Joseluis Andaverde runs the ball in a game against White Cloud on Aug. 31.

Another 1st-Time Opportunity Awaits as Hart Continues Memorable Playoff Run

Posted: 11/1/2023

East Kentwood’s Brody Conlon (10) returned to the field this fall with his high school team.

East Kentwood Soccer Provides Conlon Bridge Back to Health, Top Form

Posted: 10/18/2023

Ben Jones is shown before the 2008 Division 8 championship game at Ford Field during his senior year at Muskegon Catholic Central. The Crusaders defeated Crystal Falls Forest Park, 40-0.

Jones' Motto Inspires 'Get To' Foundation's Work to Provide Opportunities

Posted: 10/4/2023

Grandville's Zoey Dood is a recently-announced Miss Volleyball Award finalist this season.

With Sister Showing Way, Dood Doing Big Things to Elevate Grandville Volleyball

Posted: 9/20/2023

North Muskegon junior quarterback James Young drops back to pass at Muskegon Catholic Central on Aug. 31. Young completed 19-of-20 passes for 390 yards and four touchdowns in the Norsemen's 41-21 victory.

Resilient, 'Grounded' North Muskegon Building on 2022 Breakout with Superb Start

Posted: 9/7/2023

Byron Center’s Macie Elzinga sends a putt toward the hole during last season’s Lower Peninsula Division 2 Final.

Byron Center's Elzinga on Track to Contend for Rare Back-to-Back Finals Title

Posted: 8/23/2023

Members of the 1943 Hart High School varsity baseball team gather together, preparing for a team photo. Among those are Harold Gayle Tate (far left) and Walter "Stretch" Hansen, at 6-6 the tallest player in the back row.

Hart Teammates Reunite After 80 Years Now as WWII Vets, Great-Grandfathers

Posted: 6/7/2023

This season's Holland West Ottawa girls tennis team.

Holland West Ottawa Remains Unmatched in Duals with 35-Win Streak

Posted: 5/18/2023

Fruitport 6-foot-8 sophomore Ryan Bosch, who recently committed to the University of Michigan as a pitcher, warms up at Muskegon's historic Marsh Field before a game in the "Friday Night Lights" series April 28.

Historic Marsh Field Showcasing Muskegon-Area Baseball Under 'Friday Night Lights'

Posted: 5/3/2023

The East Kentwood girls soccer team celebrates a win this spring.

East Kentwood Hopes Fast Start Just Beginning of Success This Spring

Posted: 4/21/2023

Hamilton raises its first boys basketball District championship trophy since 1987 on March 10.

Senior-Loaded Hamilton Makes Memorable Most of Historic Opportunities

Posted: 3/17/2023

Easten Cook’s arm is raised in victory after a match this season.

Finals Qualifiers Show Strength of Muskegon Catholic Central's Gains on Mat

Posted: 3/2/2023

Forest Hills Northern competes during Saturday's District on its home mat.

Record-Setting Forest Hills Northern Focused Next on Finals Return

Posted: 2/21/2023

Grand Haven girls basketball coach Katie Kowalczyk-Fulmer talks things over with her team during a game earlier this decade.

Decade After Title Trips, 'Coach K' Just as Driven to Coach Up Grand Haven Contenders

Posted: 2/1/2023

Muskegon’s Jordan Briggs (2) pulls up for a shot at the 3-point arc during his team’s win Saturday over Ferndale.

Sweet-Shooting Briggs, Talented Teammates have Muskegon Dreaming Big Again

Posted: 1/10/2023

Grandville’s Allie Arnsman runs toward the finish at the Lower Peninsula Division 1 Cross Country Final on Nov. 5.

Back from Broken Foot, Grandville's Arnsman Finishes as State's Top Senior

Posted: 11/18/2022

Whitehall quarterback Kyle Stratton embraces his father Keith after a game this season.

D-Coach Stratton, QB Son Leaving Family Mark on Whitehall's Undefeated Run

Posted: 11/2/2022

Jenison’s Albrecht and Umstead sisters have their team back among the state’s elite this season.

Albrecht & Umstead Sisters Powering Jenison's Championship Pursuit

Posted: 10/19/2022

Mona Shores senior Ke'Waun Farnum, left, celebrates his first-quarter interception against Grand Rapids Union on Sept. 23, along with his brother, Dahmir Farnum.

Farnums Taking Lead as Young Shores Navigates Way Among D2 Elite

Posted: 10/5/2022

Rockford’s Jessica Jolly powers through a drive during last season’s LPD1 Final.

After Back-to-Back Top-10 Finals Finishes, Rockford Aims To Join Title Contenders

Posted: 9/22/2022

Muskegon Reeths-Puffer’s Tayte VanderLeest (5) works to break away from a Grand Haven defender during an opening-night win.

VanderLeest Working to Help Reeths-Puffer Make Most of Opportunities Ahead

Posted: 9/7/2022

West Ottawa’s Arianna Olson approaches the finish during last season’s LPD1 Final at Michigan International Speedway.

West Ottawa's Olson Aims to Add XC Title to Growing List of Achievements

Posted: 8/24/2022

Spring Lake golf

Spring Lake Ace with Basketball Name Showing Off Buckets of Golf Game

Posted: 6/7/2022

Forest Hills Northern/Eastern lacrosse

Motivation Grows Into Momentum as Forest Hills Northern/Eastern Eyes Playoff Run

Posted: 5/18/2022

Muskegon Oakridge softball

Muskegon Oakridge Surging Again, but with Switch to Heavy-Hitting Style

Posted: 5/5/2022

Hudsonville Unity Christian soccer

Heethuis Retires from Unity Boys, Readying Another Girls Title Contender

Posted: 4/21/2022

Grand Rapids West Catholic basketball

Heartache in Past, Wait Ends as West Catholic Breaks Through to Breslin

Posted: 3/17/2022