Spring Lake senior Griffin Lorimer elevates toward the hoop for two of his game-high 20 points in the district finals Friday night, March 9, 2018.

Tribune Top 5 Male Athletes 2017-18: Honorable Mention

Griffin Lorimer of Spring Lake and Malic Love and Collin Monsma of Grand Haven had outstanding prep careers for their respective programs. We take a closer look at their impact on the gridiron, basketball court, wrestling mat, baseball diamond and rugby field.

Jul 4, 2018 at 6:45 AM

Fruitport Wrestling

Michelli named new Fruitport wrestling coach

The Fruitport wrestling program will be welcoming back a familiar face as Mike Michelli has agreed to lead the Trojans this winter

May 9, 2018 at 9:31 PM

The Bucs' Thompson McWatters (72) chases down Hudsonville quarterback Mason Opple. (Tribune file photo/Matt DeYoung)

College Roundup

VanHoef, McWatters named Academic All-Conference

Two former Buccaneer football standouts were recently acknowledged for their hard work in the college classroom

May 3, 2018 at 1:19 AM

The Trojans had six student-athletes earn All-Conference accolades this season (from left to right): Connor Sykes (wrestling), Madelynn Kelly (cheer), Rachel Pierce (bowling), Crue Cooper (wrestling), Madison Fehler (cheer) and Logan Wadland (bowling).

The Warriors had six student-athletes earn All-Conference accolades this season (from left to right): Cammie Clark (Coast Conference cheer), Aubrey Goorman (basketball), Anna Sytsema (basketball), Cassie Waller (Coastal Conference cheer) and Natalie VanHouwelilngen (Coastal Conference cheer). Not pictured, Tyler VanBeek (basketball).

All-Conference Athletes

Fruitport and Western Michigan Christian Winter All-Conference Athletes

The Fruitport and Western Michigan Christian winter sports programs put together strong campaigns this season, with a few teams capturing conference championships and other individual performers making a name for themselves in the ever-competitive O

Updated Mar 21, 2018 at 1:08 AM

GH Boys Hoops

Grand Haven winter All-Conference athletes

Grand Haven had 16 student-athletes go above and beyond during a grueling O-K Red Conference season this winter, leading their teams to earn All-Conference honors. From the ice to the hardwood, here are this year’s Buccaneer winter All-Conference

Updated Mar 20, 2018 at 5:59 AM

Fruitport Wrestling

Prep roundup

Local wrestlers and bowlers from Fruitport and Grand Haven took on the individual state finals over the weekend to mixed results.

Mar 5, 2018 at 12:23 AM

Fruitport senior Zach Sykes reacts as his hand is raised during the Division 2 individual regional tournament on Feb. 17 at Byron Center High School.

Fruitport Wrestling

Fruitport’s Sykes making the most of his final year on the mat

For Zach Sykes, his final season in a Fruitport wrestling singlet has brought about new challenges and unprecedented successes

Mar 2, 2018 at 1:21 AM

Grand Haven wrestlers Cody Miller (left) and Daniel Guillen (right) will be representing the Buccaneers’ wrestling program this weekend in the Division 1 individual state finals at Ford Field in Detroit.

GH Wrestling

Battle-tested Grand Haven grapplers prepare for final bouts

For Daniel Guillen and Cody Miller, practicing against each other in the wrestling room has resulted in a season filled with success.

Mar 2, 2018 at 1:12 AM

Fruitport senior Zach Sykes cracks a smile during his dominating blood-round victory at the Division 2 individual regional tournament.

Fruitport Wrestling

Rough region

Five local wrestlers entered the Division 2 wrestling individual tournament Saturday, one will move on to the state finals

Feb 18, 2018 at 11:47 PM

GH Wrestling

Grand Haven wrestling team sends two to state finals

The Bucs traveled to Grand Ledge over the weekend to fight for a spot at the state finals at Ford Field in March.

Feb 18, 2018 at 11:41 PM

Fruitport Wrestling

Photo gallery: Division 2 wrestling regional tournament

Images from the Division 2 wrestling individual wrestling tournament as representatives from Fruitport and Spring Lake take on the field.

Feb 18, 2018 at 11:03 PM

GH Wrestling

Photo Gallery: Grand Haven wrestling team hosts Division 1 regionals

Images from Wednesday night's Division 1 team wrestling regionals at Grand Haven High School. (Tribune photos/Josh VanDyke)

Feb 15, 2018 at 1:04 AM

GH Wrestling

Grand Haven wrestling team falls short in upset bid at Division 1 regionals

Grand Haven wrestlers go toe-to-toe with state-ranked Hudsonville, but can't complete the upset.

Feb 15, 2018 at 12:23 AM

Grand Haven wrestling is set to host the Division 1 team regional finals Wednesday and will take on Hudsonville in the opening round.

SL Boys Hoops

Five things to watch this week

Emerging basketball rivalries, the wrestling regional rounds and bowling conference tournaments. Prep athletes prepare for and take on the postseason this week.

Feb 13, 2018 at 12:41 AM