[{"id":60575,"date":"2026-05-13T16:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-05-13T20:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/catchmarksports.com\/?p=60575"},"modified":"2026-05-13T16:05:15","modified_gmt":"2026-05-13T20:05:15","slug":"montague-and-ludington-split-rivalry-showdown-in-high-energy-conference-clash","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/catchmarksports.com\/montague-and-ludington-split-rivalry-showdown-in-high-energy-conference-clash\/","title":{"rendered":"Montague and Ludington Split Rivalry Showdown in High-Energy Conference Clash"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The Ludington Orioles Varsity Baseball team traveled south to Montague on Tuesday night for a massive West Michigan Conference Lakes Division showdown between two unbeaten league teams.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Both squads entered the night with perfect 8-0 conference records, and the rivalry matchup lived up to the billing as the teams split a thrilling doubleheader. Ludington captured the opener 13-9 before Montague rallied late for a 6-4 victory in Game 2.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The split leaves both teams tied atop the WMC Lakes standings at 9-1 in conference play. Montague now sits at 19-4 overall while Ludington moved to 14-8 on the season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Game One 13-9 Ludington<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-video\"><video height=\"720\" style=\"aspect-ratio: 1280 \/ 720;\" width=\"1280\" autoplay controls loop muted src=\"https:\/\/catchmarksports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/AQPreXjR8SFYXxWz_q8hMgLD5cSxZF5i88P9EwcESACXLXcdgGwTj7d2j2U3DD1-M_0aYYQTvTAFKwEIHMmKLL3VMuvDPZf7XU0n2WorZN6Rrg.mp4\" playsinline><\/video><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Video Courtesy of Jay Courtland<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ludington\u2019s offense exploded in the opener, piling up 17 hits compared to Montague\u2019s 11 while building an early lead they would not surrender. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Leading the Orioles attack was shortstop Zach \u201cMoonlight\u201d Graham, who delivered a huge performance by going 4-for-5 with three RBI and a run scored. Right fielder Tyler Albrecht finished 3-for-3 with three RBI and two runs scored, while pitcher Brody Kaminski helped himself offensively by going 3-for-5 with three RBI and three runs scored.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Catcher Asher Forfinski added a 3-for-5 performance with two runs scored, and first baseman Gavin Cohoon finished 2-for-4 with two RBI and a run scored.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Wildcats kept battling back throughout the opener and trimmed the deficit to 9-7 after three innings behind strong offensive efforts from Cooper Bradley and Karter Johnson, who each collected three hits. Chase Kurtzhal and Levi Auger both drove in two runs for Montague.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On the mound, Brody Kaminski earned the victory for Ludington after tossing 4.1 innings. He scattered nine hits while allowing nine runs, though only two were earned. He struck out one and walked one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Kaminski was relieved by his brother, Brayten \u201cB.K. Jr.\u201d Kaminski, who shut the door over the final 2.2 innings. Brayten allowed just two hits and no runs while striking out one without issuing a walk.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Game Two 6-4 Montague<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-video\"><video height=\"720\" style=\"aspect-ratio: 1280 \/ 720;\" width=\"1280\" autoplay controls loop muted src=\"https:\/\/catchmarksports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/AQOupBUepu4djzz1Cbq4bOvnGn2eCbphPb448tF00iAy4pHxhEsNHLQ-DdLRZSgNc-jABO-KAI7vZxV8wnAtEYCFW4fW-V4kZuIqFUHZJRYKuQ.mp4\" playsinline><\/video><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Video Courtesy of Jay Courtland<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Game 2 appeared to be heading Ludington\u2019s way for much of the night. Behind strong pitching from junior Karson Knowles and timely offense, the Orioles built a 4-0 lead through five innings and looked poised for the sweep.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Knowles cruised through the first five frames before Montague erupted in the sixth inning to completely swing momentum.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Cole Moss sparked the Wildcats with a key RBI triple before Levi Auger ripped a two-run double during a five-run sixth inning that pushed Montague in front 5-4. The Wildcats added an insurance run in the seventh inning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Montague totaled eight hits in the victory, with Dylan Bailey, Moss, and Fletcher Thommen each recording two hits. Auger finished with two RBI.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Eli Petersen was outstanding on the mound for the Wildcats, tossing a complete game while allowing four runs and striking out five.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ludington also collected eight hits in the nightcap. Catcher Asher Forfinski again led the Orioles offense by going 2-for-4 with two RBI and a run scored, while second baseman Brody Kaminski finished 2-for-4 with an RBI.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Knowles took the tough-luck loss after pitching six innings, allowing five runs \u2014 only two earned \u2014 on eight hits while striking out three and walking one. Sophomore left-hander Gavin Cohoon worked the seventh inning in relief.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Montague\u2019s comeback preserved the split and tightened the race atop the conference standings heading into the final stretch of the regular season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">North Muskegon Dominates Hesperia Behind Baker\u2019s Historic Night<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>North Muskegon rolled to a dominant sweep over Hesperia on Tuesday, winning 20-0 in four innings and 16-0 in three innings behind overpowering pitching from Braedi Baker.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Baker was nearly untouchable all evening.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In Game 1, she fired a four-inning no-hitter with nine strikeouts and no walks while helping her own cause at the plate with two triples and three RBI. The Norse offense exploded for 17 hits in the mercy-shortened contest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Abbi Cook blasted two home runs and drove in three runs, while Alaina Smith finished a perfect 4-for-4 with two doubles and an RBI. Hailey Janse also went 4-for-4 with a double and five RBI.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>North Muskegon kept rolling in the nightcap.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Baker allowed just one hit while striking out eight of the nine hitters she faced with no walks. During the game, she surpassed both 200 strikeouts on the season and 500 career strikeouts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Smith stayed red hot with a 3-for-3 performance, while Baker added two hits, including a double, and drove in three runs. Janse and Bella Sima each contributed RBI hits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>North Muskegon improved to 18-6 overall and will next compete Saturday at the Cadillac Invitational.<\/p>\n\n\n<div id=\"gutenslider-b4airzt8n\" class=\"wp-block-eedee-block-gutenslider gs-frontend content-change alignnone arrow-style-1 arrow-position-sides arrow-mb-none arrows-lg arrows-md arrows-sm dot-style-1 dots-lg dots-md dots-sm dot-position-bottom is-position-center-center mb-none wrap-auto-height\" data-parallax-direction=\"down\" data-parallax-amount=\"1.3\" data-lg-transition=\"lg-slide\" data-hash=\"\" ><div class=\"eedee-swiper-outer\" style=\"--gutenslider-min-height: 50vh;--gutenslider-arrow-size: 30px;--gutenslider-dot-size: 25px;--gutenslider-arrow-color: #ffffff;--gutenslider-dot-color: #ffffff;--gutenslider-padding-y-mobile: 40px;--gutenslider-padding-x-mobile: 40px;--gutenslider-padding-y-tablet: 40px;--gutenslider-padding-x-tablet: 40px;--gutenslider-padding-y-desktop: 40px;--gutenslider-padding-x-desktop: 40px;--gutenslider-bg-image: url();--gutenslider-min-height-md: 50vh;--gutenslider-min-height-sm: 50vh;--gutenslider-padding-x: 40px;--gutenslider-padding-x-md: 40px;--gutenslider-padding-x-sm: 20px;--gutenslider-padding-y: 40px;--gutenslider-padding-y-md: 40px;--gutenslider-padding-y-sm: 20px;--gutenslider-arrow-size-md: 30px;--gutenslider-arrow-size-sm: 30px;--gutenslider-dot-size-md: 25px;--gutenslider-dot-size-sm: 25px;--gutenslider-arrow-bg-color: transparent;--gutenslider-arrow-hover-color: #eeeeee;--gutenslider-arrow-bg-hover-color: transparent;--gutenslider-arrow-x-offset: 10px;--gutenslider-arrow-x-offset-md: 10px;--gutenslider-arrow-x-offset-sm: 10px;--gutenslider-arrow-y-offset: 0px;--gutenslider-arrow-y-offset-md: 0px;--gutenslider-arrow-y-offset-sm: 0px;--gutenslider-arrow-x-spacing: 0px;--gutenslider-dot-y-offset: 10px;--gutenslider-dot-y-offset-md: 10px;--gutenslider-dot-y-offset-sm: 10px;--gutenslider-margin-x: 0px;--gutenslider-margin-x-md: 0px;--gutenslider-margin-x-sm: 0px;--gutenslider-margin-y: 0px;--gutenslider-margin-y-md: 0px;--gutenslider-margin-y-sm: 0px;--gutenslider-divider-top: 60px;--gutenslider-divider-bottom: 60px;--gutenslider-lightgallery-bg: #ffffff;--gutenslider-lightgallery-font: #000000;--gs-first-pos: 50% 50%;--gs-gap-vertical: var( --wp--style--gallery-gap-default, var( --gallery-block--gutter-size, var( --wp--style--block-gap, 0.5em ) ) );--gs-gap-horizontal: var( --wp--style--gallery-gap-default, var( --gallery-block--gutter-size, var( --wp--style--block-gap, 0.5em ) ) );\"><div class=\"gutenslider-divider-top\" style=\"color:#fff;\"><\/div><div class=\"swiper\" data-settings='{\"autoplay\":{\"delay\":3000,\"pauseOnMouseEnter\":true,\"disableOnInteraction\":false},\"speed\":700,\"direction\":\"horizontal\",\"autoHeight\":\"\",\"loop\":true,\"centeredSlides\":true,\"spaceBetween\":0,\"slidesPerView\":1,\"slidesPerGroup\":1,\"effect\":\"slide\",\"coverflowEffect\":{\"rotate\":30,\"slideShadows\":false,\"depth\":100,\"stretch\":50,\"modifier\":1},\"fadeEffect\":{\"crossFade\":true},\"zoom\":\"\",\"navigation\":{\"nextEl\":\"#gutenslider-b4airzt8n .eedee-gutenslider-next\",\"prevEl\":\"#gutenslider-b4airzt8n .eedee-gutenslider-prev\"},\"pagination\":{\"type\":\"bullets\",\"clickable\":true,\"dynamicBullets\":false,\"el\":\"#gutenslider-b4airzt8n .eedee-gutenslider-pagination\"},\"pauseOnHover\":\"1\",\"watchSlidesProgress\":true,\"watchSlidesVisibility\":true,\"settingsMd\":{\"autoHeight\":\"\",\"slidesPerView\":1,\"slidesPerGroup\":1,\"spaceBetween\":0,\"loop\":true},\"settingsLg\":{\"autoHeight\":\"\",\"slidesPerView\":1,\"slidesPerGroup\":1,\"spaceBetween\":0,\"loop\":true},\"hasLg\":false,\"hasLgCounter\":true,\"isFullScreen\":false,\"arrowsFollowMouse\":false,\"lgTitle\":\"none\",\"lgCaption\":\"none\",\"lgThumbnails\":true,\"lgZoomEnabled\":false,\"keyboard\":{\"keyboard\":{\"enabled\":true,\"onlyInViewport\":true}},\"hashNavigation\":false,\"dividers\":false}'><div class=\"swiper-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"swiper-slide wp-block-eedee-block-gutenslide is-position-center-center ed-bg-image\" style=\"--ed-vw:300;--ed-vh:200;\" data-hash=\"\"><div class=\"eedee-background-div bg-image\"><img width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" class=\"wp-image-60576\" src=\"https:\/\/catchmarksports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/700119042_987350273691120_2478153705418695210_n-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"object-fit: cover; 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Maddux Kipling earned the complete-game win in the opener, while Jace Sanderlin\u2019s momentum-shifting homer highlighted the comeback victory in Game 2. Oliver and Owen Smies each had strong offensive nights for the Lakers.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Fruitport splits with Hopkins in OK-Silver play<\/strong><br>Fruitport earned a 4-3 victory in Game 1 before falling 8-3 in the nightcap. Wyatt Fielstra drove home the winning run in the opener, while Hudson Hazekamp struck out 11 on the mound. Trevor Rusnak collected two hits and three RBI in Game 2 for the Trojans.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Mona Shores overwhelms Muskegon in sweep<\/strong><br>Mona Shores blanked Muskegon 19-0 in both games. Julian Thielbar threw a four-inning no-hitter with eight strikeouts in the opener, while Brayden Bennet followed with a three-inning no-hitter in Game 2. JP Charron, Jay Ammeraal, Eli Habetler, and Andy Weiss powered the offense in the opener.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Manistee sweeps Orchard View<\/strong><br>The Mariners snapped a three-game skid with 18-1 and 8-0 wins over Orchard View. Keegon Shannon drove in four runs in Game 1, while Braylen Zimmerman earned victories in both games. Miles Joseph, Landin Sowa, and Hoyt Edmondson led the offense in the second game.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Ravenna takes two from Holton<\/strong><br>Ravenna defeated Holton 11-0 in the opener and survived for a 6-5 win in Game 2. Fisher Mirkle paced Holton offensively with three hits and two doubles in the second game, while Joey Bayne and Riley Rull also contributed multiple hits.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Shelby keeps conference title hopes alive with sweep of Mason County Central<\/strong><br>Shelby topped MCC 15-4 and 6-5 to remain in contention for a share of the WMC Rivers title. DayDay Garcia came through with a clutch relief appearance in Game 2, escaping a bases-loaded jam late. Trevor Weiss, Chase Simon, Eli Kelley, and Cam Smith led the Tigers offensively throughout the night.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are interested in more of our content, head to our website at\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/catchmarksports.com\/\">catchmarksports.com<\/a>, our\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@CatchMarkSportsNet\">YouTube<\/a>, or our\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/CatchMarkSportsNet\">Facebook page<\/a>! This coverage is powered by CatchMark Technologies\u2014learn more at\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/catchmarkit.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">catchmarkit.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Ludington Orioles Varsity Baseball team traveled south to Montague on Tuesday night for a massive West Michigan Conference Lakes Division showdown between two unbeaten league teams. Both squads entered the night with perfect 8-0 conference records, and the rivalry matchup lived up to the billing as the teams split a thrilling doubleheader. 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Check out our Player of the Week Nominees!<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This week\u2019s Player of the Week nominees delivered in the biggest moments of the season, turning conference races and championship hopes in their teams\u2019 favor. From a historic pitching milestone on the baseball diamond to a dominant undefeated softball run and an explosive offensive showcase that kept a title defense alive, these athletes stepped up when the pressure was highest. Each nominee produced eye-popping numbers, but more importantly, they made game-changing impacts that helped define the week across West Michigan athletics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Dylan May \u2014 Ravenna Baseball<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dylan May rose to the occasion in one of the biggest baseball matchups of the season, throwing a complete-game shutout in a 1-0 win over Shelby to keep Ravenna tied atop the WMC Rivers standings. May struck out 10 batters, allowed just three hits, and became Ravenna\u2019s all-time strikeout leader with 300 career strikeouts. His dominance on the mound came in a pressure-packed conference title race game.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Reese Herremans \u2014 Ravenna Softball<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Reese Herremans powered undefeated Ravenna through a huge conference week with an incredible offensive performance against North Muskegon. She combined to go 7-for-8 with three doubles, a triple, six RBI, and six runs scored in a doubleheader sweep. Herremans helped Ravenna improve to 24-0 overall and continue its dominant run through the WMC Rivers Division.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Bronson Hurst \u2014 North Muskegon Baseball<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Bronson Hurst delivered a monster offensive performance in North Muskegon\u2019s 18-0 victory over Mason County Central. Hurst finished with four hits, including a home run and two doubles, while driving in five runs. His explosive game sparked one of the Norsemen\u2019s most dominant wins of the season and helped keep them in the hunt for another conference championship.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-crowdsignal wp-block-embed-crowdsignal\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<script type='text\/javascript' charset='utf-8' src='\/\/static.polldaddy.com\/p\/16990941.js'><\/script><noscript> <a href='https:\/\/poll.fm\/16990941'>View Poll<\/a><\/noscript>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/catchmarkit.com\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"682\" height=\"165\" src=\"https:\/\/catchmarksports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/image-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-60556\" style=\"aspect-ratio:4.133476856835307;width:819px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/catchmarksports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/image-1.png 682w, https:\/\/catchmarksports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/image-1-300x73.png 300w, https:\/\/catchmarksports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/image-1-50x12.png 50w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 682px) 100vw, 682px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are interested in more of our content, head to our website at\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/catchmarksports.com\/\">catchmarksports.com<\/a>, our\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@CatchMarkSportsNet\">YouTube<\/a>, or our\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/CatchMarkSportsNet\">Facebook page<\/a>! This coverage is powered by CatchMark Technologies\u2014learn more at\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/catchmarkit.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">catchmarkit.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Voting ends on 11 AM on Tuesday, May 12th! Get your voting utensils out! Check out our Player of the Week Nominees! This week\u2019s Player of the Week nominees delivered in the biggest moments of the season, turning conference races and championship hopes in their teams\u2019 favor. 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Assists came from Eloise Kwietniewski, Leeahna Veeneman, and Stowe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Cambria Britton earned the shutout in goal, making three saves on three shots on target.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ludington now turns its attention to a tough non-conference matchup Thursday against Division 3 state-ranked No. 8 Traverse City St. Francis before closing the regular season Monday in a massive conference showdown against second-place North Muskegon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With Ludington still unbeaten in league play, that matchup suddenly carries enormous conference title implications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">North Muskegon Sends Statement Against Fremont<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>North Muskegon delivered one of its most impressive performances of the season Monday night, overpowering Fremont 4-0 in a showdown between conference contenders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Norse controlled possession and tempo throughout the match, outshooting the Packers 15-1 while showcasing dominant defending and strong goaltending from Izzy McFarren, who recorded the shutout.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Delaney Young and Alex Johnson scored first-half goals to give North Muskegon a 2-0 halftime lead before Emmy Creed added two second-half goals to put the game away. Additional assists came from Dylan Leonard and Johnson.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The victory pushed the Norse to 10-5 overall and 6-1 in conference play. However, North Muskegon\u2019s lone conference loss came via a self-reported rules violation involving the use of a junior varsity goalkeeper in too many halves, not an on-field defeat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That technical loss makes Monday\u2019s upcoming matchup with Ludington even more meaningful. Ludington remains undefeated in conference competition, while North Muskegon has arguably not been beaten on the field by a league opponent this season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If the Norse can defeat Ludington in the regular-season finale, it could create even more debate about who truly sits atop the conference hierarchy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Other Conference Results<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Shelby defeated Newaygo 2-0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Montague topped Manistee 3-0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ravenna cruised past Whitehall 6-1<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Oakridge defeated Orchard View 3-1 in the annual \u201cBattle of the Birds\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/catchmarkit.com\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"682\" height=\"165\" src=\"https:\/\/catchmarksports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/image-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-60556\" style=\"width:811px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/catchmarksports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/image-1.png 682w, https:\/\/catchmarksports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/image-1-300x73.png 300w, https:\/\/catchmarksports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/image-1-50x12.png 50w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 682px) 100vw, 682px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are interested in more of our content, head to our website at\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/catchmarksports.com\/\">catchmarksports.com<\/a>, our\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@CatchMarkSportsNet\">YouTube<\/a>, or our\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/CatchMarkSportsNet\">Facebook page<\/a>! This coverage is powered by CatchMark Technologies\u2014learn more at\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/catchmarkit.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">catchmarkit.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The race for the West Michigan Conference girls soccer title is heating up heading into the final stretch of the regular season, and Monday\u2019s results may have set up an even bigger showdown in the days ahead. Ludington continued its dominant conference run with a convincing 3-0 victory over Hart, while North Muskegon stayed within [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":8,"featured_media":60571,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"inline_featured_image":false,"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[130,142,152,7,234],"tags":[118,518,375],"class_list":["post-60570","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-girls-soccer","category-ludington","category-north-muskegon","category-soccer","category-spring-sports","tag-featured","tag-recap","tag-spring"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/catchmarksports.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/60570","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/catchmarksports.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/catchmarksports.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/catchmarksports.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/8"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/catchmarksports.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=60570"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/catchmarksports.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/60570\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":60574,"href":"https:\/\/catchmarksports.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/60570\/revisions\/60574"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/catchmarksports.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/60571"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/catchmarksports.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=60570"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/catchmarksports.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=60570"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/catchmarksports.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=60570"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}},{"id":60560,"date":"2026-05-11T16:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-05-11T20:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/catchmarksports.com\/?p=60560"},"modified":"2026-05-11T13:18:50","modified_gmt":"2026-05-11T17:18:50","slug":"back-on-top-fruitport-girls-end-17-year-title-drought-during-thrilling-championship-weekend-across-west-michigan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/catchmarksports.com\/back-on-top-fruitport-girls-end-17-year-title-drought-during-thrilling-championship-weekend-across-west-michigan\/","title":{"rendered":"Back on Top: Fruitport Girls End 17-Year Title Drought During Thrilling Championship Weekend Across West Michigan"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Conference championship weekend delivered everything West Michigan track and field fans could hope for, record-breaking performances, state qualifiers, dominant team efforts and unforgettable milestone moments. Ludington\u2019s girls completed a perfect season with a WMC Lakes championship, Whitehall\u2019s boys ran away with the Lakes Division title, Hart swept the WMC Rivers crowns, and Oakridge shattered another school record while punching tickets to the state finals. But one story stood above the rest Friday night: the Fruitport girls track and field team finally climbed back to the top, capturing its first conference championship in 17 years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Fruitport Girls Capture First Conference Championship Since 2009<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>For the first time in nearly two decades, the Fruitport girls track and field team can celebrate a conference championship season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Trojans captured the O-K Silver Conference title Friday at Comstock Park High School, finishing with 149 points to outdistance Hopkins, NorthPointe Christian and Calvin Christian in one of the area\u2019s deepest conference meets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The championship was built on balance, depth and star performances from nearly every corner of the lineup.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Leading the way was standout sprinter Chloe Anderson, who delivered one of the best performances of the entire meet. Anderson won both the 100-meter dash and 200-meter dash, including a state-qualifying time of 12.45 seconds in the 100.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>She also anchored two winning relay teams, helping Fruitport dominate both the 4&#215;200 relay and 4&#215;400 relay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The relay quartet of Genevieve Franklin, Layla Phan, Bailey Garner and Anderson proved nearly unbeatable all evening, providing huge momentum swings for the Trojans as the team race tightened.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Garner added another championship in the 400-meter dash, while teammate Layla Phan finished second, giving Fruitport a critical one-two finish in one of the meet\u2019s most important races.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Fruitport continued to stack points in the field events as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Lily Johnson won the high jump with a clearance of 5-foot-2, earning a state qualifying mark, while Zoe German captured the conference championship in the pole vault.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Franklin added runner-up finishes in both hurdle events, while Sallyana Conn placed third in discus to help secure valuable team points.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThe girls fought for every point,\u201d said Fruitport head coach Randy Johnson. \u201cThey really wanted to win this one and it showed. Everyone came through with flying colors.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The championship represented more than just a trophy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It marked the return of Fruitport girls track and field as one of the area\u2019s premier programs after years of rebuilding and growth. Now, with regionals approaching, the Trojans carry both momentum and confidence into the postseason.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Other Championship Meet Highlights Around West Michigan<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ludington Girls Finish Perfect Season With WMC Lakes Championship<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Ludington girls capped an undefeated conference season by winning the West Michigan Conference Lakes Division title with 127 points.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Distance standout Eliza Schwass stole the spotlight, winning both the 800-meter run and 1600-meter run while setting a new school record in the 800 with a time of 2:08.61.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Camille Brahm added victories in the high jump and long jump, including an early state qualifying mark in the high jump.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ludington also captured the 4&#215;200 relay championship behind Harper Rasmussen, Greta Kehrer, Sophia Janicki and Leah Allen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Whitehall Boys Dominate WMC Lakes Division<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whitehall\u2019s boys overwhelmed the field with 169 points to claim the WMC Lakes championship.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Vikings earned victories in:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>200 meters (Tim Vieira)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>400 meters (Jevon Hilliard)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>110 hurdles (Judd Musk)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>300 hurdles (Judd Musk)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>4&#215;100 relay<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Discus (Caden Bowyer)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>High jump (Ayden Mendoza)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pole vault (Grayson Olstrom)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Whitehall\u2019s combination of sprint depth, hurdles and field-event dominance proved too much for the rest of the conference.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Oakridge Breaks School Record, Sends Athletes to State<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Oakridge produced some of the weekend\u2019s biggest moments despite finishing second in the WMC Lakes standings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Eagles\u2019 4&#215;800 relay team of Trent Galdeen, Jayden Mueller, Lawson Miller and Bryce Falbe shattered the school record by another 10 seconds, running 7:58.43 to early qualify for the Division 2 state finals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Falbe later won the 800-meter run in 1:57.50, also securing an early state qualifying time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Oakridge also won the 4&#215;400 relay and received standout performances from Jayden Dailey, Preston Six, Mason England and Rodrick Parks Jr.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Hart Sweeps WMC Rivers Team Championships<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hart claimed both the boys and girls championships in the WMC Rivers Division.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Hart boys were led by sprint sensation Chase Lorenz, who won the:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>100-meter dash<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>200-meter dash<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>400-meter dash<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Hart also dominated the distance events and relays to secure the conference crown.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On the girls side, Hart totaled 162 points behind strong performances from Addison Hain, Natalie Rosema, Joselyn Flores and Ellie Gross.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Mason County Central Continues Program Growth<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Mason County Central\u2019s boys finished second overall in the WMC Rivers Division, marking the Spartans\u2019 best conference finish since 2020.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>MCC event champions included:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Eli Glamzi (high jump)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Desmond Thomas (discus)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Jackson Poll (300 hurdles)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>4&#215;200 relay team<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The girls team also delivered strong performances, led by Maylan Sanders, who won both hurdle races and helped the Spartans capture the 4&#215;400 relay title.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Mona Shores, Reeths-Puffer and Muskegon Shine in O-K Green<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The O-K Green Conference produced several standout area performances.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For the boys:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Reeths-Puffer\u2019s Marvin Moore won the 400<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mona Shores\u2019 Ryan Opsommer captured the 300 hurdles<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Muskegon won the 4&#215;100 relay<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reeths-Puffer won the 4&#215;200 relay<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>For the girls:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Natalie Hall won the 300 hurdles for Mona Shores<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Jersi Bilek captured the 800 for Reeths-Puffer<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Emma DeYoung won the high jump for Mona Shores<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Regionals Next on the Schedule<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With conference championship season complete, athletes across West Michigan now turn their focus toward regional competition and the state finals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Several athletes and relay teams already hold early qualifying marks, and after a weekend filled with championships, school records and breakthrough performances, the postseason momentum continues to build across the region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Regional competition begins Friday, May 15, with:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>MHSAA LP Region 23-3 at Montague<\/strong> \u2014 featuring Montague, Whitehall, North Muskegon and Ravenna<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>MHSAA LP Region 33-4 at Brethren<\/strong> \u2014 featuring Hesperia and Holton<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>MHSAA LP Region 02-1 at Zeeland East<\/strong> \u2014 featuring Muskegon, Mona Shores and Reeths-Puffer<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>MHSAA LP Region 11-2 at Cadillac<\/strong> \u2014 featuring Ludington<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Competition continues Saturday, May 16, with:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>MHSAA LP Region 12-2 at Allendale<\/strong> \u2014 featuring Fremont, Fruitport, Oakridge, Orchard View, Spring Lake and Whitehall<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>MHSAA LP Region 22-3 at Manton<\/strong> \u2014 featuring Hart, Manistee, Mason County Central and Shelby<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>With conference trophies already decided, the focus now shifts to qualifying for the state 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The chemistry throughout the roster has become one of the defining characteristics of the Bulldogs\u2019 fast start. Players constantly celebrate each other\u2019s success, feed off one another\u2019s energy and carry a confidence that has been built through years of playing together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThis is a great group to coach,\u201d Sherman said. \u201cThey have a great chemistry and are fun to watch play the game. People might not see what a close knit group of players this is and that they encourage each other every day,\u201d he added. \u201cI would use the word determined to describe our team.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That determination traces back to last June at Secchia Stadium. The sting of coming within reach of the state finals has become motivation for a roster that returned with unfinished business. With much of the core back from last season\u2019s semifinal run, Ravenna has embraced both the expectations and the pressure that come with being one of the top-ranked teams in Michigan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now, the next chapter of Ravenna\u2019s season is about to begin. District play opens May 30, marking the beginning of the road back to Michigan State University and another opportunity to chase the program\u2019s first state championship.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ravenna will open district play in the semifinal round against White Cloud at 10 a.m. at the Newaygo softball field. The two teams have not met this season, but common opponents have painted a favorable picture for the Bulldogs, with Ravenna consistently finding success against teams White Cloud struggled against throughout the year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Still, postseason softball brings a completely different level of pressure, something Ravenna understands well after last season\u2019s deep tournament run.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At 24-0, the Bulldogs have already proven they can compete with anyone. The next few weeks will determine whether this determined, close-knit group can finish the journey they came so close to completing a year ago.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>\u201cOur goal is to be playing in the finals at MSU in the finals,\u201d Sherman said.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After everything this team experienced a year ago, and everything it has accomplished already this spring. 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Entering the night, Fremont was one of the few teams still within striking distance of the Orioles in the conference standings, making the contest a pivotal opportunity to establish control at the top of the WMC race.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ludington answered emphatically. With the dominant 5-0 victory, the Orioles not only remained unbeaten in conference play, but also created valuable separation atop the standings heading into the final stretch of the regular season. The win pushed Ludington to 8-0 in conference, while Fremont fell to 5-1-1, giving the Orioles a firm grip on the conference title race with only a handful of league matches remaining.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ludington 5, Fremont 0<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In a game broadcast live on the Oriole Sports Network, Ludington delivered another statement performance behind a huge offensive night from Hestyn Stowe, who recorded a hat trick along with an assist. Grace Forfinski added a goal and an assist, while Claire Keith contributed one goal and one assist. Eloise Kwietniewski also picked up an assist in the victory.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Orioles wasted little time taking control, erupting for four first-half goals and never allowing Fremont to settle into the match.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Cambria Britton earned the shutout in goal, stopping all three Fremont shots on target. Ludington finished with 12 shots on goal overall.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Defensively, the Orioles were just as impressive. The back line of Norah Kiessel, Alex Bousson, Kaia Jones, Leeahna Veeneman, and Delaney Jeruzal turned away nearly every Fremont attack and limited one of the conference\u2019s strongest offensive teams to very few dangerous opportunities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The victory now sets up another massive conference showdown Monday night when second-place Hart travels to Oriole Field. 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Junior Rilynn Porter sent a high cross to the back post where sophomore Vivi VanAgtmael volleyed home a left-footed finish for the early 1-0 lead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Montague responded quickly, equalizing off a run down the left flank before taking a 2-1 advantage later in the half after capitalizing on a short clearance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Wildcats played an outstanding first half, using disciplined possession and strong attacking pressure to put Hart on its heels. However, the toll of a demanding late-season schedule began to show in the second half as the Pirates slowly gained momentum.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hart adjusted well after halftime and eventually found the equalizer when VanAgtmael slipped sophomore Addie Barefoot behind the defense. 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Lane Frees and Nathan Greene also contributed heavily in the nightcap for the Red Devils.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Fruitport Rallies for Huge Comeback Win<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Fruitport exploded for 11 runs in the sixth inning to erase a 3-0 deficit and defeat Greenville 12-4 in non-conference action.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Trevor Rusnak recorded the 100th hit of his varsity career during the comeback victory, while Wyatt Fielstra led the Trojans with three hits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Fruitport also split an O-K Silver doubleheader earlier in the week against Calvin Christian, falling 7-4 before bouncing back with a 7-1 victory behind Garrett Olson\u2019s 11-strikeout complete game.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>North Muskegon Dominates Mason County Central<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>North Muskegon continued its strong season with a doubleheader sweep of Mason County Central, winning 11-1 and 18-0.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Braylen Burrel drove in four runs in the opener, while Bronson Hurst delivered a huge performance in Game 2 with five RBIs, including a three-run homer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ludington Keeps Rolling in WMC Lakes<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ludington stayed unbeaten in WMC Lakes Division play with a sweep of Manistee by scores of 8-4 and 2-1.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Karson Knowles and Brayten Kaminski paced the Orioles offensively in the opener, while Knowles tossed a complete-game gem in Game 2. Ludington improved to 8-0 in conference play.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Reeths-Puffer Splits Recent Results<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Reeths-Puffer dropped a 12-2 decision to Byron Center on Thursday despite a two-hit effort from Paul Smith.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Earlier in the week, the Rockets cruised past Muskegon 18-2 at Marsh Field behind big offensive performances from Connor McManus and Brendan Guikema.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Mona Shores and Spring Lake Fall in League Play<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Mona Shores suffered a narrow 2-1 loss to Jenison despite out-hitting the Wildcats 5-2. 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Sophomore Addie Barefoot opened the scoring early, finishing a through ball from Olivia Bradley on a set piece to give the Pirates the early edge. Hart continued to apply pressure, but Shelby\u2019s defense held strong, limiting high-danger chances and keeping the deficit at just one goal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As the first half progressed, Shelby began to settle in and generate opportunities. A promising through ball nearly produced the equalizer before an unlucky bounce halted the chance. Moments later, the Tigers capitalized on a set piece. Chelly Peterson delivered a dangerous ball into the box, and Fernanda Espinosa finished in the scramble to level the match at 1-1.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hart answered in the closing moments of the half. 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Hestyn Stowe recorded a hat trick, while Grace Forfinski added two goals. Cambria Britton secured the shutout as Ludington improved to 9-5-1 (7-0 conference).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>North Muskegon 5, Zion Christian 1<\/strong><br>Emmy Creed continued her scoring surge with a hat trick to lead the Norse. Karrie Baldwin and Emma Buchmiller also scored, while Izzy McFarren made seven saves. North Muskegon moves to 7-5 (4-0 conference).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Fruitport 3, Fremont 0<\/strong><br>The Trojans extended their winning streak to four games behind goals from Regan Wilson and Peyhton Beardsley (2). Ava Powell recorded the shutout as Fruitport improved to 11-3 (6-1).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Fruitport 8, Belding 0<\/strong><br>Fruitport stayed hot earlier in the week, with Porter Johnson and Ava VanVeenelan each scoring twice. Ava Powell notched her 10th shutout of the season.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Byron Center 2, Mona Shores 0<\/strong><br>Mona Shores battled the state\u2019s top-ranked Division 1 team but came up short. Amelia Duff stood tall in goal with 14 saves in a strong defensive effort.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Conference Outlook<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The West Michigan Conference race is heating up fast. Ludington (7-0) and Fremont (5-0-1) remain unbeaten, with Hart (5-1) and North Muskegon (4-0) right on their heels. With multiple contenders still in striking distance, every game from here on out carries major weight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are interested in more of our content, head to our website at&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/catchmarksports.com\/\">catchmarksports.com<\/a>, our&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@CatchMarkSportsNet\">YouTube<\/a>, or our&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/CatchMarkSportsNet\">Facebook page<\/a>! 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While powerhouse programs like Ravenna continued their unbeaten run and Grand Haven proved its grit against top-ranked competition, it was Montague that stole the spotlight, exploding offensively in a doubleheader sweep over Manistee to headline an action-packed slate of games.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Montague\u2019s Bats Erupt in Sweep of Manistee<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Montague delivered its most impressive performance of the season Tuesday, overwhelming Manistee with a pair of high-scoring victories, 13-4 and 21-11, in West Michigan Conference Lakes play.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Wildcats\u2019 offense was relentless from the first pitch to the final out and it was fueled by a standout group of young players.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the opener, Montague showcased its depth in a big way, with all nine players in the lineup recording at least one hit. Freshman Kaelyn Lohman provided a milestone moment, blasting her first career out-of-the-park home run to ignite the Wildcats\u2019 offense.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Fellow freshman Olivia McKeown was equally impressive in the circle, pitching six strong innings while striking out eight and walking just two to earn the win in the 13-4 victory.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Montague didn\u2019t slow down in Game 2, it doubled down. The Wildcats erupted for 21 runs on 15 hits in just five innings, continuing to apply pressure with timely hitting and aggressive base running. McKeown again led the way, earning her second win of the day while striking out six. She also helped herself at the plate with her first inside-the-park home run.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Emma Trevino delivered one of the biggest swings of the day, ripping a bases-loaded triple to drive in three runs. Brynlee Kessler added extra-base power as well, doubling and driving in a run during the offensive outburst.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Despite Manistee putting runs on the board, Montague consistently answered with bigger innings, maintaining control throughout the nightcap.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The offensive explosion, 34 total runs across two games, signals a potential turning point for the Wildcats as they build momentum heading deeper into the season, with a young core already making a major impact.<\/p>\n\n\n<div id=\"gutenslider-slzz4jzql\" class=\"wp-block-eedee-block-gutenslider gs-frontend content-change alignnone adaptive-height arrow-style-1 arrow-position-sides arrow-mb-none arrows-lg arrows-md arrows-sm dot-style-1 dots-lg dots-md dots-sm dot-position-bottom is-position-center-center mb-none wrap-auto-height\" data-parallax-direction=\"down\" data-parallax-amount=\"1.3\" data-lg-transition=\"lg-slide\" data-hash=\"\" ><div class=\"eedee-swiper-outer\" style=\"--gutenslider-min-height: 50vh;--gutenslider-arrow-size: 30px;--gutenslider-dot-size: 25px;--gutenslider-arrow-color: #ffffff;--gutenslider-dot-color: #ffffff;--gutenslider-padding-y-mobile: 40px;--gutenslider-padding-x-mobile: 40px;--gutenslider-padding-y-tablet: 40px;--gutenslider-padding-x-tablet: 40px;--gutenslider-padding-y-desktop: 40px;--gutenslider-padding-x-desktop: 40px;--gutenslider-bg-image: url();--gutenslider-min-height-md: 50vh;--gutenslider-min-height-sm: 50vh;--gutenslider-padding-x: 40px;--gutenslider-padding-x-md: 40px;--gutenslider-padding-x-sm: 20px;--gutenslider-padding-y: 40px;--gutenslider-padding-y-md: 40px;--gutenslider-padding-y-sm: 20px;--gutenslider-arrow-size-md: 30px;--gutenslider-arrow-size-sm: 30px;--gutenslider-dot-size-md: 25px;--gutenslider-dot-size-sm: 25px;--gutenslider-arrow-bg-color: transparent;--gutenslider-arrow-hover-color: #eeeeee;--gutenslider-arrow-bg-hover-color: transparent;--gutenslider-arrow-x-offset: 10px;--gutenslider-arrow-x-offset-md: 10px;--gutenslider-arrow-x-offset-sm: 10px;--gutenslider-arrow-y-offset: 0px;--gutenslider-arrow-y-offset-md: 0px;--gutenslider-arrow-y-offset-sm: 0px;--gutenslider-arrow-x-spacing: 0px;--gutenslider-dot-y-offset: 10px;--gutenslider-dot-y-offset-md: 10px;--gutenslider-dot-y-offset-sm: 10px;--gutenslider-margin-x: 0px;--gutenslider-margin-x-md: 0px;--gutenslider-margin-x-sm: 0px;--gutenslider-margin-y: 0px;--gutenslider-margin-y-md: 0px;--gutenslider-margin-y-sm: 0px;--gutenslider-divider-top: 60px;--gutenslider-divider-bottom: 60px;--gutenslider-lightgallery-bg: #ffffff;--gutenslider-lightgallery-font: #000000;--gs-first-pos: 50% 50%;--gs-gap-vertical: var( --wp--style--gallery-gap-default, var( --gallery-block--gutter-size, var( --wp--style--block-gap, 0.5em ) ) );--gs-gap-horizontal: var( --wp--style--gallery-gap-default, var( --gallery-block--gutter-size, var( --wp--style--block-gap, 0.5em ) ) );\"><div class=\"gutenslider-divider-top\" style=\"color:#fff;\"><\/div><div class=\"swiper\" data-settings='{\"autoplay\":{\"delay\":3000,\"pauseOnMouseEnter\":true,\"disableOnInteraction\":false},\"speed\":700,\"direction\":\"horizontal\",\"autoHeight\":\"\",\"loop\":true,\"centeredSlides\":true,\"spaceBetween\":0,\"slidesPerView\":1,\"slidesPerGroup\":1,\"effect\":\"slide\",\"coverflowEffect\":{\"rotate\":30,\"slideShadows\":false,\"depth\":100,\"stretch\":50,\"modifier\":1},\"fadeEffect\":{\"crossFade\":true},\"zoom\":\"\",\"navigation\":{\"nextEl\":\"#gutenslider-slzz4jzql .eedee-gutenslider-next\",\"prevEl\":\"#gutenslider-slzz4jzql .eedee-gutenslider-prev\"},\"pagination\":{\"type\":\"bullets\",\"clickable\":true,\"dynamicBullets\":false,\"el\":\"#gutenslider-slzz4jzql .eedee-gutenslider-pagination\"},\"pauseOnHover\":\"1\",\"watchSlidesProgress\":true,\"watchSlidesVisibility\":true,\"settingsMd\":{\"autoHeight\":\"\",\"slidesPerView\":1,\"slidesPerGroup\":1,\"spaceBetween\":0,\"loop\":true},\"settingsLg\":{\"autoHeight\":\"1\",\"slidesPerView\":1,\"slidesPerGroup\":1,\"spaceBetween\":0,\"loop\":true},\"hasLg\":false,\"hasLgCounter\":true,\"isFullScreen\":false,\"arrowsFollowMouse\":false,\"lgTitle\":\"none\",\"lgCaption\":\"none\",\"lgThumbnails\":true,\"lgZoomEnabled\":false,\"keyboard\":{\"keyboard\":{\"enabled\":true,\"onlyInViewport\":true}},\"hashNavigation\":false,\"dividers\":false}'><div class=\"swiper-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"swiper-slide wp-block-eedee-block-gutenslide is-position-center-center ed-bg-image\" style=\"--ed-vw:225;--ed-vh:300;\" data-hash=\"\"><div class=\"eedee-background-div bg-image\"><img width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" class=\"wp-image-60466\" src=\"https:\/\/catchmarksports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/image-10-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"object-fit: cover; 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This coverage is powered by CatchMark Technologies\u2014learn more at\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/catchmarkit.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">catchmarkit.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It was a high-energy week across West Michigan softball, filled with dominant sweeps, statement wins, and tightly contested battles. 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But rising above it all was a statement performance from Western Michigan Christian, proving they\u2019re hitting their stride at just the right time in the season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Western Michigan Christian turned in the top highlight of the week at the Lowell Invitational at Stonewater Golf Club in Grand Rapids, finishing 5th out of 18 teams while posting a season-low 18-hole score of 320.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Competing in a deep and competitive field, the Warriors showcased impressive balance throughout their lineup. Zach Weare led the charge with a 78, earning a tie for 8th place overall. 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