Today In The MHSAA: 2/1/22
By
Geoff Kimmerly
MHSAA.com senior editor
February 1, 2022
1. HOCKEY Division 2 top-ranked Hartland clinched the Kensington Lakes Activities Association West title with a 7-1 win over Livonia Churchill – Livingston Daily Press & Argus
2. GIRLS BASKETBALL Harbor Springs handed Gaylord St. Mary its first loss, 59-33 – Up North Live
3. GIRLS BASKETBALL Amanda Stewart’s 3-pointer with 12.6 seconds to play pushed Detroit Denby past Mumford 43-41 – Detroit News
4. GIRLS BASKETBALL Sarah Rambus’ last-second basket gave Flushing a 51-50 win over Flint Powers Catholic – Flint Journal
5. BOYS BASKETBALL Breckenridge downed reigning Mid-State Activities Conference champ Mount Pleasant Sacred Heart 40-18 – Mount Pleasant Morning Sun
6. GIRLS BASKETBALL Rudyard needed two overtimes but got past Oscoda 82-76 – Bay City Times
7. GIRLS BASKETBALL Holton came back big to get past North Muskegon 48-43 in overtime – CatchMark SportsNet
8. BOYS BASKETBALL Fowlerville came back from 15 points down to defeat St. Johns 67-59 – Livingston Daily Press & Argus
9. GIRLS BASKETBALL A last-second basket sent Lake City past Evart 67-66 – Cadillac News
10. BOYS BASKETBALL Harrison Township L’Anse Creuse defeated Port Huron 72-64 at Little Caesars Arena – Macomb Daily
Holland West Ottawa Athletics Complex Recognized with National Award
December 12, 2023
Holland West Ottawa Public Schools’ new athletics complex, with architectural firm GMB, has been recognized as the top multi-field facility nationally by the American Sports Builders Association (ASBA), the national organization for builders and suppliers of materials for athletic facilities.
West Ottawa’s new stadium consists of two turf playing fields. The west field was designed deliberately without a surrounding track to bring the stands and field closer together with a central tunnel beneath the grandstands for the home team to enter onto the field. The same synthetic turf, light posts, and state-of-the-art audio/video systems are utilized on both fields for an equitable experience for all users.
Multiple ground-level entry points with access to the fields, barrier-free locker rooms and multiple seating options with elevator access also create accessibility for spectators, players, coaches, and support staff.
“This facility allows our students the opportunity to play in one of the premier complexes in the state of Michigan,” said Jeff Malloch, assistant superintendent of business services at West Ottawa Public Schools. “We have seen continued interest in lacrosse, football, and soccer, and this complex will be utilized by our community youth from elementary age to high school student-athletes.”
Adding elevated fan experiences, such as a concourse level between the upper and lower sections of the home stands, bigger bleachers, and updated concession stands and restrooms establish a venue for multiple sports and attract the entire community to utilize the facility.
“This is a one-of-a-kind facility for West Michigan, and it’s been wonderful to see student-athletes from across the state enjoy the complex’s unique amenities,” said Nate Bosch, a landscape architect with GMB. “The collaboration needed to make this project come to life was an inspiring process to be a part of, and we are so pleased to celebrate this accomplishment with West Ottawa.”
This is the first time a GMB project has been awarded a multi-field facility of the year honor by the ASBA. GMB also has received four Project of the Year honors in the outdoor tennis category and 20 distinguished awards from ASBA for other athletic facility projects over the past 12 years.
(Photos by M-Buck Studio.)