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Allegan graduate Erin Isola prepares to enter the water as a member of the Notre Dame swimming and diving team. (Photo provided)

Allegan’s Isola finishes diving career at Notre Dame

June 18, 2020 - 12:24

Allegan High School graduate Erin Isola had just completed the final dive of her career at the University of Notre Dame.

She just didn’t know it.

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Blake Dunn is planning to play for the Kalamazoo Growlers of the Northwoods League beginning July 1 before returning to Western Michigan University for this senior season. (Photo provided)

Dunn not selected in MLB draft, returns to WMU

June 18, 2020 - 12:22

In a normal year, 2017 Saugatuck High School graduate Blake Dunn would have been a shoo-in to be selected in the MLB draft that took place on Wednesday, June 10, and Thursday, June 11.

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Several varieties of trout and salmon have been tagged with a fin chip to help the DNR gather information. (Photo provided)

Turning in tagged fish to DRN could result in $100 reward

June 4, 2020 - 13:49

Fishing can provide a relaxing day on the lake.

It could also provide a little extra cash.

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Otsego’s Hunter Zartman (2) competes in the 800-meter run at the Division 2 state finals as a junior last season. Zartman earned the win in a close race but was unable to defend his title this season due to the COVID-19 pandemic. (File photo)

Zartman considers options after CMU cuts track

June 4, 2020 - 12:47

As a junior last year, Otsego’s Hunter Zartman claimed the Division 2 state championship in the 800-meter run with a time of 1:55.56.

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Nathan Smith competes in the biking portion of last year’s TRI Allegan as part of “Team Drew.” (File photo)

TRI Allegan cancels, goes virtual for 2020

May 28, 2020 - 14:17

The TRI Allegan triathlon has become a fixture at Littlejohn Lake Park since debuting in 2011, drawing participants from far and near on a Tuesday evening in mid-July.

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Coaches like Allegan football coach Chris Madill will have more flexibility with how much playing time players can receive thanks to a new rule change by the Michigan High School Athletic Association. (File photos)

Football, basketball coaches have more playing-time flexibility

May 28, 2020 - 13:14

High school football and basketball players now have the opportunity to log some additional playing time thanks to a ruling by the Representative Council of the Michigan High School Athletic Asso

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Brothers Brody (1) and Ben (2) Peterson helped lead the Fennville boys’ basketball team to the SAC Lakeshore championship. (Photo provided)

Athletics serve as strong bond for Peterson brothers

May 14, 2020 - 11:05

Fennville junior Brody Peterson has never been one to take it easy on his younger brother Ben, a freshman, when it comes to athletics.

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Otsego senior Charlie Woodhams (left) handles the ball during a regular-season game against Plainwell. Woodhams earned First Team All-State honors for his play this season. (File photo)

Three boys’ basketball players earn AP All-State recognition

May 1, 2020 - 13:59

Otsego’s Charlie Woodhams and Hopkins’ Tyler Zomerlei had a lot in common on the hardwood.

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Martin’s Faith Guritz eyes the basket in a game this season. (File photo)

Local girls’ basketball players earn AP All-State recognition

April 24, 2020 - 14:12

During normal times, only four high school girls’ basketball teams in the state—one in each of the four divisions—end their season by winning its final game of the year.

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Members of the Wayland girls’ bowling team pose in front of the limo in which they earned a ride by qualifying for the state finals thanks to a runner-up showing at regionals. (Photo provided)

Freshman Bottrall shines for Wayland girls’ bowling team

April 17, 2020 - 13:42

The term “gym rat” is often used when describing a young basketball player who spends a lot of time in the gym working on his game.

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