Unity Christian Returns to Semifinals after Defeating Paw Paw
The Unity Christian Crusaders are the defending Division 5 State Champions. This year they are playing in Division 4, but they are now just one win away from a return trip to Ford Field. Last night, they went to Paw Paw and defeated the Redskins 38-17. Just two...
Brighton’s Fast Start Carries them to Semifinals
The Brighton Bulldogs hosted the Hudsonville Eagles in last night's regional finals. A hot start by Brighton enabled them to win 35-20 and advance to their first semifinals since 2005. In the first quarter, Brighton scored three early touchdowns. Star...
Grand Rapids Sports Hall of Fame Basketball Classic coming Thanksgiving Weekend
The annual Grand Rapids Sports Hall of Fame Basketball Classic highlights the area’s best in men’s college basketball. Aquinas, Calvin, Cornerstone and Hope will square off in two nights of action Friday and Saturday, November 29 and 30, at Cornerstone’s Mol Arena....
2019 Football Regional Finals Preview
The High School Football season enters its twelfth week, and there are just eight teams remaining in each of the eight divisions. Just two more victories will punch a ticket to Ford Field for the opportunity to play for a State Championship. Our teams will be at five...
History repeats itself as Pioneers take District trophy from Byron Center 41-14
East Grand Rapids used team defense to stop the Bulldogs QB VanderMarkt. Photo courtesy of Murray Sports Photography To see the game in pictures click here: https://www.flickr.com/photos/45681226@N02/albums/72157711711641772 Courtesy of Lou Murray East Grand Rapids...
Ten Points in Final Two Minutes Carry Falcons to District Title
The Freeland Falcons have been to the playoffs in every season since 2008. Just three times in the previous eleven trips (2008, 2014 and 2015) had they been able to capture a district title. In a game for the ages on Friday night, the Falcons were able to capture the...
Unity Christian Dominates South Christian to Win District Title
The Unity Christian Crusaders won the Division 5 State Championship last year, a remarkable feat. This year, they are aiming to win the title in Division 4 and this goal became one step closer after their play on Friday night. They scored often in this game, on their...
Swan Valley Avenges Regular Season Loss and Wins District Title
The Swan Valley Vikings had another phenomenal regular season, winning six of their nine games, earning their eighth straight playoff trip. One of their blemishes was a three point defeat against Frankenmuth, a loss that cost them the TVC-Central title. On Friday...
Brighton Bests East Kentwood In District Finals
The Brighton Bulldogs had their 2018 season end at the hands of East Kentwood in the first round of the playoffs. This year, they returned the favor in the district finals round, defeating the Falcons 48-26 to earn their first district title since 2005. East Kentwood...
Catholic Central Defeats Sparta to Win Fourth Straight District Title
The Catholic Central Cougars have been a mainstay in the Division 4 Playoffs this decade, making the playoffs in every year and winning State Championships in 2010, 2016 and 2017. Their quest to wrap up the decade with a fourth title continued on Friday night when...
2019 Football District Finals Preview
Photo courtesy of Lou Murray The MHSAA Football Playoff fields have been cut in half, as now sixteen teams remain in each of the eight divisions. There were some tremendous upsets in Week 1, and there were some games that went as expected. Our MSR team will be back on...
Rivalry Renewed, Pioneers Advance with victory over Red Arrows
To see the game in pictures click here: https://www.flickr.com/photos/45681226@N02/albums/72157711613683822 Courtesy of Lou Gamlin East defender Noah Moskal (#5) keeps a close eye on Lowell QB Doak Dean (#3) Photo courtesy of Murray Sports Photography. ...
East Kentwood Avenges Week 9 Loss in Playoff Opener Against Rockford
Read about it in the Rockford Roar here: https://www.rockfordroar.com/news_article/show/1061835 Seven days ago, Rockford and their stout defense stifled East Kentwood and held them to just seven points. The MHSAA Playoff Selection Committee paired these two...
Dux Dominate Chix in Crosstown Rematch
The Zeeland West Dux and Zeeland East Chix met in the postseason for the third straight season and the fifth time since 2012. In three of the four prior meetings, the regular season winner has been defeated in the postseason rematch. This year, the Dux took their...
Huckeby’s Trio of Touchdowns Carry Freeland to District Finals
The Freeland Falcons entered the playoffs for the twelfth straight season, and they opened play against Shepherd. The Bluejays are a familiar foe, as they spent many years in the same conference as Freeland, before moving to the Jack Pine Conference before the start...
