Sports

Schneider signs volleyball letter of intent with Olivet College

THREE RIVERS — Three Rivers High School senior volleyball standout Morgan Schneider signed a national letter of intent Friday with Olivet College. Schneider, who has lettered four years in volleyball and basketball, selected the Division III school located in Olivet because of its size. “I went...

Lady Bulldogs prevail in defensive battle against Chiefs

WHITE PIGEON — Centreville’s girls’ basketball team hung on for a 21-20 BCS League Blue Division win at White Pigeon Friday. Both teams struggled to put the ball in the basket. Centreville, now 1-1 overall and 1-0 BCS, trailed its hosts 5-3 after one period but held the Lady Chiefs’ scoreless in...

Looking to pass

Constantine junior Lexi Dull (11) tries to pass off the ball as Schoolcraft junior Kennedy Leighton (12) tries to block her. Final score was not available at press time.

Bulldogs’ experience withstands Lady Cats’ scrappy effort

THREE RIVERS — A rough patch against a more experienced basketball team can be fatal for a younger ballclub. Three Rivers’ learned that lesson the hard way in a 48-41 Wolverine Conference South Division loss at home Friday to rival Vicksburg. Down by eight 29-21 at halftime, Three Rivers rallied...

Defense leads Mendon

MENDON — A great effort on the defensive end of the floor in the second half allowed Mendon’s girls’ basketball team to post a come-from-behind 43-33 win at home Thursday over New Buffalo. New Buffalo (0-1) jumped out to a lead of 10-9 after one period and took a 22-20 lead into halftime. Mendon...

Second-half post play carries Lady Falcons past Bulldogs

CONSTANTINE — Constantine’s dominance inside during the second half allowed the host Lady Falcons to record a 41-32 non-conference comeback win over Centreville at home Tuesday. It was the season opener for both schools. Centreville (0-1) jumped out to a 12-6 lead over Constantine after the...

MIVCA selects All-State teams

MENDON — Several area high school volleyball players have been selected to the Michigan Interscholastic Volleyball Coaches Association All-State teams. Centreville’s Hannah Marchand, a 5-foot-9 senior outside hitter, was selected first team Class C All-State. Samara Schlabach, a 5-6 sophomore...

K-Wings fall to Greenville

KALAMAZOO — The Kalamazoo Wings (6-10-0-2) did not have much to be thankful for over the Thanksgiving holiday. After falling to the Indy Ice on Wednesday by a score of 5-3, the K-Wings fell to Fort Wayne by a score of 6-1 on Thursday. Completing their five-game road trip, the K-Wings returned home...

SAC Valley Division honors 10 Falcon gridders

CONSTANTINE — Constantine’s football team recently had 10 players recognized on the SAC Valley All-Division team. Receiving first-team honors from Constantine were Anthony Evilsizor, Anthony Ruth, Matt Morey, Dylan Shafer, Jahk Mullendore, Michael Reese and Caleb Bates. Collecting honorable...

Muskegon’s Pimpleton named AP Division 3-4 Player of Year

MUSKEGON (AP) — It came in a variety of ways, but Muskegon wanted to get Kalil Pimpleton as many touches as possible on the football field. The senior speedster played quarterback, slot receiver and returned kicks and put up big numbers in a record-setting season for the Big Reds, ranked No. 1 in...