Bob Oppenheim, Author at Leader Publications - Page 2 of 20

BCS Athletic Conference

Bridgman hands Brandywine 85-73 setback

Friday's boys basketball game between Brandywine and Bridgman turned into a 3-point shooting contest. Read more

by Bob Oppenheim, Saturday, February 6, 2016 8:34 am

BCS Athletic Conference

Bobcats sweep arch rival Buchanan

Brandywine owns basketball bragging right this year over arch rival Buchanan. Read more

by Bob Oppenheim, Saturday, January 30, 2016 9:21 am

Brandywine HS

Brandywine’s Hertsal a ‘diamond in the rough’

Kristian Hertsal’s introduction to wrestling took place three years ago against a friendly opponent. Read more

by Bob Oppenheim, Friday, January 29, 2016 9:55 am

BCS Athletic Conference

Bobcats beat Lawrence, lost to No. 7 Bronson

After a good start Wednesday against Bronson, Brandywine's wrestling team found out why the Vikings are ranked No. 7 in Division 4. Read more

by Bob Oppenheim, Thursday, January 28, 2016 9:43 am

High school basketball

Niles staying calm despite losing streak

Despite his team’s struggles, Niles boys basketball coach Todd Pawielski is staying calm. Read more

by Bob Oppenheim, Tuesday, January 26, 2016 7:59 am

High school basketball

Niles comes up short against Lancers

Lakeshore got plenty of practice at the free-throw line in Friday's boys basketball game against Niles. Read more

by Bob Oppenheim, Saturday, January 23, 2016 7:13 am

Dowagiac

Burandt has Chieftains going in right direction

Facing the Dowagiac wrestling team is once again a challenge for opponents. Read more

by Bob Oppenheim, Friday, January 22, 2016 8:27 am

cassopolis

Saxton making right decisions

Bryce Saxton’s perfect pass helped Cassopolis overcome its offensive struggles on Jan. 15 against Mendon. Read more

by Bob Oppenheim, Thursday, January 21, 2016 3:34 pm

Dowagiac

Dowagiac gets signature win against Sturgis

Dowagiac and Edwardsburg were looking to continue their winning ways in wrestling Wednesday at a Wolverine Conference quad meet at Dowagiac High School. Read more

by Bob Oppenheim, Thursday, January 21, 2016 8:43 am

BCS Athletic Conference

Last-second shot gives Rangers win over Mendon

Cassopolis boys basketball coach Ricky Evans drew up a play and his team executed to perfection in the final seconds of Friday's game against Mendon. Read more

by Bob Oppenheim, Saturday, January 16, 2016 9:05 am

Edwardsburg

Tarwacki feeling comfortable at Edwardsburg

Junior basketball player Chase Tarwacki feels comfortable at Edwardsburg High School. Read more

by Bob Oppenheim, Thursday, January 14, 2016 3:10 pm

Brandywine Education

Inman making mark with Brandywine wrestling

Don’t tell Searra Inman that wrestling is just a sport for boys. Read more

by Bob Oppenheim, Tuesday, January 12, 2016 7:43 am

cassopolis

Pittman a rebounding machine for Rangers

You don’t have to be tall to be a good rebounder. Read more

by Bob Oppenheim, Thursday, January 7, 2016 2:48 pm

Brandywine Education

Bobcats top Comstock, Parchment

ehind 11 pins, Brandywine's wrestling team picked up a pair of wins Wednesday against Parchment and Comstock. Read more

by Bob Oppenheim, Thursday, January 7, 2016 8:45 am

Edwardsburg

Bench lifts Eddies to win over Shamrocks

Contributions from the bench players in the second half ignited the Edwardsburg boys basketball team past Berrien Springs, 62-51, in non-conference action on Tuesday. Read more

by Bob Oppenheim, Tuesday, January 5, 2016 11:18 pm

Brandywine Education

Brandywine gets past Mishawaka Marian

Brandywine girls basketball coach Josh Hood talked to his team for several minutes after Saturday’s game against Marian. Read more

by Bob Oppenheim, Monday, January 4, 2016 10:34 am

High school wrestling

Niles grapplers win pair of SMAC matches

Growing pains will come in matches this year for the Niles wrestling team. Read more

by Bob Oppenheim, Thursday, December 17, 2015 8:38 am

High school basketball

Gaines’ clutch shots leads Vikings to victory

Last second 3-pointers by Emily Gaines helped the Niles girls basketball team turn back Portage Northern, 50-34, in SMAC West Division action on Friday. Read more

by Bob Oppenheim, Saturday, December 12, 2015 1:21 pm

Brandywine Education

Hartline accepts the challenge

It was a challenge for Brandywine girls basketball player Makenna Hartline to keep her jersey tucked in during the second half of last Friday’s game ... Read more

by Bob Oppenheim, Thursday, December 10, 2015 6:14 am

cassopolis

Razzano injured in Eddies’ win over Cass

An arm injury to standout Edwardsburg boys basketball player Dante Razzano overshadowed the Eddies 64-55 win over Cassopolis on Tuesday. Read more

by Bob Oppenheim, Tuesday, December 8, 2015 11:28 pm

BCS Athletic Conference

Brandywine holds off Comstock

Brandywine girls basketball coach Josh Hood was happy to see Michaela Hartline hit two free throws with six seconds left in Friday's game against Comstock. Read more

by Bob Oppenheim, Friday, December 4, 2015 11:25 pm

Buchanan

Buchanan’s run ends at the hands of Ida

Ida's football team took advantage of great field position Friday and beat Buchanan, 43-20, in Division 5 regional final action. Read more

by Bob Oppenheim, Saturday, November 14, 2015 5:44 pm

Edwardsburg

Edwardsburg fends off Lakeshore challenge

Edwardsburg quarterback Dante Razzano shook off a second half mistake and made two key plays on fourth down as the Eddies beat Lakeshore, 34-21, in ... Read more

by Bob Oppenheim, Saturday, October 31, 2015 9:33 am

Edwardsburg

Eddies complete perfect regular season

Getting less snaps from starting quarterback Dante Razzano and starting running back Isaiah Miller didn't seem to affect the Edwardsburg football team Friday in its ... Read more

by Bob Oppenheim, Saturday, October 24, 2015 2:19 pm

Brandywine Education

Bobcats’ Cole wants to make title run

It was no ordinary tennis match Oct. 8 for Brandywine sophomore Caleb Cole as he faced Bridgman’s Tim Dunkel in the last match at the ... Read more

by Bob Oppenheim, Thursday, October 15, 2015 8:39 am

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