For the past four years, February was among Brock Veltman’s favorite time of year. Boys around Fruitport High School would get together and battle for an annual volleyball tournament between grades.

Scores from the weekend’s high school sports action:

GRAND HAVEN TWP. — Normally, they’re runners.

Grand Haven

Starting out your coaching career hosting games in a cafeteria isn’t exactly optimal.

The Muskegon Area Sports Hall of Fame has had a decidedly local flair in recent years.

Team sports are the highlight of the school year for many student-athletes, as the memories made can be fondly remembered in the decades that follow.

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

HAMILTON — Western Michigan Christian has seen the best the state has to offer, eschewing home games for the chance to see the top players and teams possible.

NORTON SHORES — Studies have proven the “hot hand” is more fallacy than anything else, but try telling that to Western Michigan Christian.

GRAND HAVEN TWP. — If you would’ve asked Grand Haven volleyball if they’d have a chance at hosting a regional match a month ago, their response may have been the chirping of crickets.

NORTON SHORES — How do you hold a No. 1 ranking for nearly the entire season?

SPRING LAKE TWP. — A historical adage that dates back to the days of George Washington came to fruition on the volleyball court on Thursday.

MUSKEGON — It’s a well-worn phrase that coach Aaron Smaka uses about his teams, but it’s the right idea – you want to play your best in November.

SPRING LAKE TWP. — All season long, Fruitport volleyball has found themselves backed up against the wall, trailing in sets.

MUSKEGON — Grand Haven volleyball continues to find itself in unique positions, and at least for one more night, they’ll continue in the state tournament.

GRAND HAVEN TWP. — Being the older sibling usually has its perks – more responsibility, more maturity, more independence.

SPRING LAKE TWP. — Spring Lake volleyball had played in loud environments throughout the course of their season, but Monday’s match served up something a little extra special just in time for districts.

MUSKEGON — This week marks a big moment for Grand Haven volleyball.

GRAND HAVEN TWP. — For a program with plenty of recent success, Grand Haven volleyball has found itself waiting for something to click all season.

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

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

GRAND HAVEN TWP. — Even for regular-season competition, Thursday was a night full of emotions for two Grand Haven teams.

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.

Grand Haven had their tennis season come to an end on Wednesday after finishing sixth at regional competition in Hudsonville.

GRAND HAVEN TWP. — Back playing at home for the first time in almost a month, Grand Haven volleyball was ready to give its fans something to cheer about.

GRAND HAVEN TWP. — Midway through their conference schedule, now is the time where Grand Haven’s girls swim and dive team is training the hardest.

Results from recent local prep action:

On the road at Grand Rapids West Catholic, Fruitport football ran into another strong OK Blue opponent, and a bad start for the third straight week resulted in another loss.

GRAND HAVEN TWP. — One minute of missed concentration doomed Grand Haven soccer on Thursday night, as they dropped a 2-1 home game to Rockford.

FRUITPORT — Forced to play matches inside their larger basketball gym last year, Fruitport volleyball didn’t have quite the same home atmosphere they’re used to in 2020.

Scores and results from the weekend’s high school sports action: