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Hart’s Caleb Ackley (25) and Bryce Vander Kodde compete with Reed City’s Roan Johnston for a rebound during Friday’s game in Ludington.
Hart’s Caleb Ackley (25) and Bryce Vander Kodde compete with Reed City’s Roan Johnston for a rebound during Friday’s game in Ludington.
Hart’s Miguel Escamilla (left) tries to scoop up a loose ball while Reed City’s Grayson Wien also goes for it during Wednesday’s district semifinal in Ludington. The Pirates won the game, 59-37.
Shelby's Eli Kelley eyes the basket while looking for a shot during Wednesday's district semifinal game in Scottville. The Tigers lost, 78-38.
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Shelby’s Leighton Belasco lets fly with a three-point attempt over North Muskegon’s Braylen Burrel during Wednesday’s district semifinal game in Scottville. The Tigers fell to the Norsemen, 78-38.
Muskegon Career Tech Center students team up every year to come up with fresh recipes using local produce that are taste tested by Montague and Whitehall students to see what will be added to local lunch menus. The CTC program works with Creating Healthy Schools, which received a $250,000 grant Monday for kitchen improvements. Courtesy Photo
Whitehall nurse Paula Holm was one of six West Michigan frontline workers honored Monday with a 2025 Beverly A. Drake Essential Service Award. Holm is a nurse at Optalis Health & Rehabilitation in Whitehall. Courtesy Photo
Shelby's Jayna Burmeister drives to the basket for a layup during Tuesday's game against Newaygo. The sophomore star had 20 points and 20 rebounds in the Tigers' 60-25 win.
Shelby's Ava Lamberg snatches the ball away from Newaygo's Amaya Lathrop after a jump ball was called during Tuesday's game at Shelby. The Tigers rolled to a 60-25 win.
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Hart's seven state qualifiers celebrate earning their spots at Saturday's Division 3 regional in Boyne City. Courtesy of Hart Wrestling
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Montague's Cole Herremans goes airborne to defend Whitehall's Alex Winczewski during Monday's pre-district game at Montague. Winczewski had 12 points in the Vikings' 67-25 win.