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  Hockey

  / 2 weeks ago

  Lakeshore Badgers Sweep Weekend, Extend Win Streak

  The Lakeshore Badgers returned from the holiday break in strong form, picking up a pair of impressive victories over the weekend...

  By Kara Raeth
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  Winter

  / 2 weeks ago

  Weekly Wrestling Recap: Area Teams Post Strong Tournament Results

  Area wrestling programs were busy over the past week, competing in multiple high-level tournaments and dual meets. Several teams captured championships,...

  By Kara Raeth
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  Column

  / 3 weeks ago

  NIL in High School Sports: Fair for Athletes, Risky Without Guardrails

  The conversation around Name, Image, and Likeness rights for high school athletes has officially arrived in Michigan, and predictably, it has...

  By Brent Raeth
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  Column

  / 3 weeks ago

  Smart Coaches. Smart Strategy. The Culture Problem.

  Strategy tells players what to do. Culture determines whether they actually buy in.

  By Brent Raeth
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  Basketball

  / 3 weeks ago

  Lake vs Rivers Clash: Basketball recap January 2nd

  Ravenna 56, Oakridge 54 Ravenna edged Oakridge 56-54 in a tense rivalry road win, led by Shea Iwaniw’s career-high 18 points...

  By Kara Raeth
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  Uncategorized

  / 3 weeks ago

  Honoring Tradition at the Eric Scott Holiday Mat Cat Classic

  Held in Montague, the Eric Scott Holiday MAT CAT Classic brought together a strong and competitive boys wrestling field, with 17...

  By Owen Raeth
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  History

  / 3 weeks ago

  The Brink Era: Two Generations That Shaped Muskegon-Area Wrestling

  In Muskegon-area wrestling, some legacies are measured in banners and trophies. Others are measured in a last name that keeps resurfacing—on...

  By Kara Raeth
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  Basketball

  / 3 weeks ago

  It Was Never Just the Game: The Lessons High School Basketball Leaves Behind

  Ask former high school basketball players what they remember most, and the answers rarely involve statistics or final scores. What stays...

  By Brent Raeth
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  Basketball

  / 3 weeks ago

  CatchMark SportsNet: Player of the Week (December 22 – December 30)

  Several athletes across West Michigan delivered standout performances this week, shining on the court and on the mat in high-level competition....

  By Kara Raeth
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  Wrestling

  / 3 weeks ago

  Lady MAT CAT Invitational Results and Winners

  The Lady MAT CAT Wrestling Invitational brought girls wrestlers from across Michigan to Montague on December 28 for a large and...

  By Owen Raeth