10:22 AM Apr 6, 2012
Sports

Holden's 40 years of coaching capped with Hall of Fame induction

Fruitport has had only two varsity football coaches during the past 40-plus seasons and both will likely be in the Michigan High School Football Coaches Association Hall of Fame in the not-to-distance future.
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8:40 PM Apr 5, 2012
Sports

Tigers win on Jackson's walk-off base hit

Justin Verlander was brilliant on the mound and Prince Fielder drove in a key run with his bat. Still, after a rare slip by Jose Valverde, the Detroit Tigers were all tied with Boston in the bottom of the ninth.
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3:30 PM Apr 5, 2012
Sports

Making a name for himself

If Spring Lake's Adam Hohmeyer hadn't already established himself as a force to be reckoned with in the sport of snowboarding, he's done so in the past two days. The 16-year-old placed second in both the slopestyle and halfpipe events in his Junior Men (16-17) age group at the United States of America Snowboard Association national event, held in Copper Mountain, Colo., on Monday and Tuesday.
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10:26 AM Apr 5, 2012
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Page makes transition from sand to snow

Mike Page loves racing his 1972 Chevrolet Blazer at the West Michigan Sand Dragway in Silver Lake.
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10:41 AM Apr 4, 2012
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SL native DeLass hoping to take pro soccer career to new heights

If the Dayton (Ohio) Dutch Lions need someone to lead them through the tough times that come with making the jump from the ranks of the Premier Development League (PDL) soccer to United Soccer League PRO, Western Michigan Christian graduate Joel DeLass might be the man for the job.
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10:36 AM Apr 4, 2012
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SL's Extra Innings to offer video promotion contest

Extra Innings, the indoor baseball and softball training facility, located at 6850 Norton Pines Drive in Spring Lake, is offering local sports enthusiasts a chance to try their hand at creating a commercial video for the company with the launch of a video competition.
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12:08 PM Apr 3, 2012
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Kentucky holds on for 8th NCAA title

Kentucky held on to beat Kansas, 67-59, to win the NCAA men's basketball tournament on Monday night.
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10:25 AM Apr 3, 2012
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Sacrifices for the love of skiing

Like most kids, Sophia Veneklasen is enjoying her Spring Break this week. Unlike many of her classmates, however, Veneklasen is looking forward to getting back to school next Monday.
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10:21 AM Apr 3, 2012
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College Showcase: Local track standouts shine at G.R. Open

Former Spring Lake standout Blake Rottschafer placed sixth overall in the 1,500-meter run for the Hope College men's track and field team during the Grand Rapids Open at Houseman Field on Saturday.
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10:04 AM Apr 2, 2012
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Pickleball plans perk up

Michigan Senior Olympics gold medalist Jimmy O'Hearn will once again bring pickleball, one of the nation's fastest growing sports for all ages, back for a second season to Loutit District Library - with an added twist.
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9:58 AM Apr 2, 2012
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SL's Gray signs to play soccer at Asbury

Spring Lake's Audrey Grey recently signed a letter of intent to continue her soccer career at Asbury Univeristy.
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2:41 PM Apr 1, 2012
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Fruitport coach disputes dismissal

Brandon Pastor helped guide the Fruitport varsity wrestling team to new heights this winter as the Trojans won their first district title since 2003. His team's success on the mat, however, wasn't enough for Pastor to keep his job.
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11:53 PM Mar 30, 2012
Sports

Postseason honors continue to roll in for local hoops standouts

She wasn't even mentioned in the Associated Press all-state team, but Grand Haven junior Abby Cole certainly caught the eye of Detroit News preps writer David Goricki at the girls basketball state finals.
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10:17 AM Mar 30, 2012
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Lacrosse Preview: Lakers relish varsity status

After three years as a club sport, Spring Lake's boys lacrosse team is excited to open the 2012 season as a varsity sport.
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10:00 AM Mar 30, 2012
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Haven soccer ties Shores

Grand Haven's varsity girls soccer team couldn't protect a 2-0 lead and settled for a 2-2 tie with visiting Mona Shores on Thursday.
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10:31 AM Mar 29, 2012
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SL tennis breezes by Bucs

Third-year head coach Sarah Peterson said her Spring Lake varsity girls tennis team has established goals that include reaching the Division 3 state finals, but also include having a lot of fun while hopefully reaching that point.
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10:27 AM Mar 29, 2012
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WMC roundup: Warriors' soccer blasts North Muskegon

Western Michigan Christian's varsity girls soccer team opened its season with an impressive 5-1 win over North Muskegon on Wednesday.
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