In a year full of new opportunities and positive challenges, the Greenville boys golf team had plenty of success in all areas of the game. From competing against some of the best teams in the state in their conference season alone, the Jackets entered a new conference this season, hoping to be even more competitive in a new environment.
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Lee and Kim lead after day one of Meijer LPGA Classic
Another year of the Meijer LPGA Classic for Simply Give is well underway at Blythefield Country Club and the competition is as close-knit as ever. At the end of Thursday’s round, Mi Hyang Lee of South Korea leads the charge with an impressive performance of eight-under par for a total 64 through 18 holes.
Giving back on the mat
Jack Ward gives back to Belding wrestling with small wrestling campAll Jack Ward has ever wanted to do during his wrestling career is find a way to give back to the program that has given him so much over the years. After some thought, he found a way to accomplish his goal with the help of both new and familiar faces. “The sport of wrestling is all about giving back,” Ward said. “It’s a really small community, so it’s just kind of a thing you do.”
‘A great community’
Several major and past champions to headline field for 11th Meijer LPGA ClassicLast year’s Meijer LPGA Classic win was something completely unexpected for California native Lilia Vu. “I think winning here meant everything to me,” Vu said at a press conference on Tuesday. “It was after my two-month break from my back injury, and I remember I wanted to come to this event, felt like I was finally ready, and I didn’t really have a goal for myself. I think I made it really easy: just make contact with the golf ball.” She was able to accomplish this and so much more in her first tournament in three months as she beat former champion Lexi Thompson of Florida and Australia’s Grace Kim, who had a five-stroke lead to start the final day, in a three-hole playoff to win the title, finishing the weekend 16-under par.
East Kentwood, Gull Lake’s, East Lansing ADs selected for 2025 MHSAA Bush Awards
East Kentwood athletic director Blaine Brumels, Richland Gull Lake athletic director Karyn Furlong and East Lansing athletic director Nikki Norris are widely regarded as exemplary event hosts after decades of managing countless Michigan High School Athletic Association tournament competitions at their respective schools — and also thriving in leadership positions at the Finals championship level. Their expertise in fulfilling this essential role in MHSAA postseason play is among several reasons Brumels, Furlong and Norris have been honored as the 2025 recipients of the MHSAA’s Allen W. Bush Award.
Playing free
Greenville’s Schroeder closes out high school career with strong showing at state finalsSutton Schroeder had one goal for himself entering the weekend’s Division 2 boys golf state finals: To play his game freely. And he did.
Taking a step
Central Montcalm softball suffers season-ending loss against No. 4 Ravenna in regional semifinalThe Central Montcalm softball team faced their toughest challenge of the season on Saturday, but one they handled with grace and determination. The Hornets (22-14) added another week to their season after an exciting district championship win over Morley Stanwood last Saturday, 9-5.
Central Montcalm baseball’s historic season ends in regional semifinal against WMC
Attracting attention in the postseason tournament is not at all unfamiliar territory for the Central Montcalm baseball team in recent years. The Hornets (27-7) set out to do two things this year at the beginning of the season: win both a conference title and another district title.
Belding’s Alison Rockburn to further basketball career at GRCC
As one of the most decorated players to ever go through the Belding girls basketball program, Alison Rockburn still has a lot of her story left to write. The recent Belding High School graduate has played a vital role in the Black Knights’ success over the last four years, leading them to four straight winning seasons with 15 wins or more.
ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Sutton Schroeder
FREESutton Schroeder of Greenville boys golf is this week’s Daily News Athlete of the Week. Schroeder, a senior, finished third at regionals at The Mines on Wednesday with a 75 to be the only golfer in the area to qualify for the MHSAA Division 2 state finals.
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