GRAND HAVEN TWP. — When Grand Haven’s football program decided to host just two high school teams last fall, it was simply par for the course in West Michigan.

Mar. 31—Colin Kaepernick, the former San Francisco 49ers quarterback who in more recent years has been known for social activism and his stance on racial injustice, will be back on the football field this weekend.

FRUITPORT — Supply-chain jams and skyrocketing prices for raw materials can send chills down the spine of anyone working on a construction project.

Spring Lake football wants to build off some good momentum. If they want to build for better things, their next coach might be just the right person to do it.

Fruitport football coach Nate Smith emphasizes the investment made between student and school, knowing the game of football is one that creates a special bond.

Two Grand Haven seniors finalized their college decision on Wednesday during the second national signing day on the high school calendar.

Rob Aurich is turning into quite the jet-setter over the past few weeks.

GRAND HAVEN TWP. — At 6-foot-4 and 220 pounds, Nate Boehnke cut an imposing figure at the backline of Grand Haven’s soccer team.

ATLANTA — Mel Tucker often talks about his team playing its best when it matters most.

John Madden answered to three distinct names, each coming a different generation of NFL fans.

DETROIT (AP) — Kaleb Eleby threw two touchdowns and ran for another and Western Michigan recorded its second bowl victory in program history, rolling past Nevada 52-24 in the Quick Lane Bowl on Monday.

GRAND HAVEN TWP. — Ashton Lepo had known for a long time that he wanted to play football at Michigan State.

Dan Campbell held a football in his right hand and raised it above his head.

The rewards from a fairytale season are oh, so sweet, for coach Jim Harbaugh and Michigan football.

Recently released end-of-season lists added a number of local athletes to some of the highest honors in the state.

Conference champions will be crowned, bowl selection pecking orders will be locked in and more clarity will emerge about which teams will and won't be among the four picked for the College Football Playoff.

There was no holding back, not any longer, not after all the years of pain. The Wolverines churned toward this moment, hurdling obstacles and doubts, and in a classic setting of swirling snow, they let it all out.

The football state tournament may be whittling down, but postseason honors have already been sent the way of local athletes for their play this fall.

After a stretch of four straight playoff seasons, Dan Start has announced his resignation as varsity football coach at Spring Lake High School. 

EAST LANSING — It was the bounce-back performance Michigan State football needed, even if everything appeared to come harder than anticipated against Maryland.

The Detroit Lions did not lose!

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — The play that won the game began with a trio of wide receivers to the right of the formation and tight end Erick All to the left.

MHSAA Playoffs

MUSKEGON — With plenty of options to choose from offense, any game can be a big one for Muskegon Catholic Central's backfield. 

GRAND RAPIDS – For 24 minutes, everything for Spring Lake football lived up to the energy that surrounded the program just three months prior.

CADILLAC — They're still playing.

MUSKEGON — It's easy to get lost in the shuffle, but Muskegon Catholic Central hasn't raised a trophy of any sort since 2016's state-title team. 

SPRING LAKE TWP. — One of the biggest moments of Spring Lake football’s week of preparation won’t come on the practice field or in the film room.

The Michigan High School Athletic Association announced its prep football state playoff pairings Sunday evening. Here are the matchups: 

Spring Lake football will not play another home game in 2021 after the state playoff brackets were released by the MHSAA on Sunday evening.

GRAND HAVEN – It may not have shown up the box score or the stat sheet – or even in the win column – but something about Friday’s performance stood out.

SPRING LAKE TWP. — Down three touchdowns at halftime, Spring Lake's season almost had its crowning moment on senior night. 

Scores and more from Thursday’s high school sporting events:

Around this time in the football season, math quickly becomes a team’s favorite subject.

ALLENDALE — It looked like No. 6 Grand Valley State (5-1) had tied the game heading into the locker room, blue shirts on the field held their hands in the air in celebration and coaches on the sideline were jumping up and down.

Scores and more from the weekend's high school athletics:

KENTWOOD — Grand Haven walked into Friday’s game with a chance to keep their season alive.

Fruitport football had little trouble on the road at Holland Christian on Friday, as Gavin Reames threw four touchdowns as part of a 52-16 victory.