Thursday, June 1, 2023
Since 1854 — News from Montcalm County and Ionia County, Michigan
Since he started walking, Ethan Bowen said he’s always had a ball in his hand.
A lifelong love of athletics has seen Bowen wear many jerseys for the Ionia Bulldogs throughout his high school career. Bowen is a member of the varsity football team and was a wrestler for the Bulldogs before deciding to take his skills to the hardwood on the varsity basketball team this season.
Those first steps onto the softball field are meaningful. For some, it’s a chance to play a game with friends. For others, it’s the beginning of a dream. Almost every player jumps over the foul line out of superstition.
Sometimes, those steps, dreams and superstition intertwine to create a twisted, yet beautiful, reality.
