Dowagiac
Dowagiac avoids upset bid
Danum Hunt has coached several of his current Dowagiac boys basketball players since they were in the fifth grade.
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Dowagiac
Second half slump continues for Dowagiac
Thursday night’s 48-35 Wolverine Conference crossover loss at the hands of visiting Comstock was a microcosm of a forgettable season for the Dowagiac girls basketball ...
by Bill Templeton, Thursday, February 21, 2013 11:13 pm
Big 16 West
Niles splits games with Portage Northern
Niles split a Southwestern Michigan Athletic Conference West Division doubleheader Friday night against visiting Portage Northern.
by Bill Templeton, Saturday, February 16, 2013 7:01 am
High school boys basketball
Brown putting up big numbers for Niles
Despite a forgettable overall record, senior Alec Brown is enjoying a memorable final prep season with the Niles boys basketball team.
by Bill Templeton, Friday, February 15, 2013 8:02 am
High school boys basketball
Vikings boys team tops Riley
It was raining 3s inside the Niles High School gym Wednesday night.
by Bill Templeton, Wednesday, February 13, 2013 9:02 pm
High school basketball
Vikings swept by Lancers
The Niles Vikings were swept in a Southwestern Michigan Athletic Conference West Division basketball doubleheader Tuesday night against visiting Lakeshore.
by Bill Templeton, Tuesday, February 12, 2013 11:04 pm
Brandywine Education
Bobcats play with heavy hearts
It’s was an emotional rollercoaster ride last week for the Brandywine girls basketball team.
by Bill Templeton, Tuesday, February 12, 2013 8:53 pm
Brandywine Education
Bobcats dial it up from long-distance
When Brandywine starting dialing long-distance Tuesday night, the youth-laden Niles girls basketball team was unable to answer the call.
by Bill Templeton, Tuesday, February 5, 2013 11:02 pm
Brandywine Education
Niles picks up third win against Brandywine
Brandywine boys basketball coach Nathan Knapp was left scratching his head following his team's performance Tuesday night against crosstown rival, Niles.
by Bill Templeton, Tuesday, February 5, 2013 11:01 pm
Big 16 West Division
Vikings fall to Portage Central again
Portage Central delivered a high school basketball knockout of host Niles Tuesday night thanks to the 1-2 scoring punch of juniors Quae Furlow and Rodney ...
by Bill Templeton, Tuesday, January 29, 2013 11:18 pm
Dowagiac
Family affair: Hunts enjoying final season together
Since the time his son, D.J. Hunt, was 5 years old, Danum Hunt has been there as his coach. Now, all these years later, the Hunt ...
by Bill Templeton, Tuesday, January 29, 2013 4:15 pm
High school girls basketball
Part two: Zimmerman already making her mark
Zimmerman’s career high in scoring came earlier this month with a 20-point effort — including four 3-point baskets — in a loss at Portage Northern.
by Bill Templeton, Monday, January 28, 2013 5:31 pm
Dowagiac
Dunkfest highlights Dowagiac win over Coloma
The Dowagiac Chieftains split a Friday night high school basketball doubleheader with visiting Coloma.
by Bill Templeton, Saturday, January 26, 2013 8:40 am
High school girls basketball
Zimmerman a key cog
When freshman Elyse Zimmerman enrolled to attend Niles High School this year, girls basketball coach Pat Touhey knew his program was adding a key cog.
by Bill Templeton, Thursday, January 24, 2013 1:57 pm
Brandywine Education
Shelton is Bobcats’ floor general
When Mackenzie Shelton returned to the starting lineup for the Brandywine girls basketball team last Thursday against Mendon, the heralded senior point guard remembers being ...
by Bill Templeton, Tuesday, January 22, 2013 6:31 pm
Big 16 West Division
Turnovers cost Vikings a win
It was deja vu all over again Friday night for the Niles boys basketball team against visiting Kalamazoo Central.
by Bill Templeton, Saturday, January 19, 2013 7:52 am
Big 16 West Division
Niles still looking for first victory
A quick start Friday night by the youth-laden Niles girls basketball eventually produced the same ending.
by Bill Templeton, Saturday, January 19, 2013 7:42 am
Big 16 West Division
Niles lets one get away against Wildcats
Niles found a way to snatch defeat from the jaws of victory Friday night against visiting Mattawan.
by Bill Templeton, Saturday, December 22, 2012 4:52 am
Big 16 West Division
Vikings upset bid comes up short
Following a 39-28 girls high school basketball victory by Mattawan over host Niles Friday night, one coach expressed his frustration, and the other was beaming ...
by Bill Templeton, Saturday, December 22, 2012 4:45 am
High school girls basketball
Niles edged in double overtime
The youth-laden Niles girls basketball team came within four seconds Tuesday night of what would have been its first victory of the season.
by Bill Templeton, Tuesday, December 11, 2012 11:07 pm
Big 16 West Division
Youthful Vikings defeated by Mustangs
The “Fab Five” was the nickname for a 1991 University of Michigan men’s basketball team recruitment class that is generally considered to be the greatest ...
by Bill Templeton, Tuesday, December 4, 2012 11:34 pm
Dowagiac
Chieftains rout Otsego again
It was deja vu all over again Friday night for the visiting Otsego football team in a Division 4 pre-district game against Dowagiac at Chris ...
by Bill Templeton, Friday, October 26, 2012 11:03 pm
Edwardsburg
Paw Paw rallies to beat Eddies 46-36
For just over three quarters Friday night, Edwardsburg appeared to be on the verge of shattering the hopes of an undefeated football season for visiting ...
by Bill Templeton, Saturday, October 20, 2012 12:20 am
Dowagiac
Dowagiac wins West Division title
Dowagiac football coach Mike Stanger knew his team would have to play defense with discipline and focus in order to be successful Friday night against ...
by Bill Templeton, Friday, October 12, 2012 11:25 pm
Edwardsburg
Eddies ground game leads the way
The turf at Leo Hoffman Field may require extra attention by the grounds crew this coming week following Edwardsburg’s high-octane rushing performance Friday night against ...
