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Edwardsburg HS

Edwardsburg beats River Rouge 32-21 to advance to Division 4 final

JACKSON — It may have taken four tries, but Edwardsburg has finally made it to Ford Field in Detroit for the MHSAA state finals. Playing ... Read more

by Ryan Haines, Monday, November 20, 2017 11:32 am

high school volleyball

Niles wins first-ever district championship

For the first time in school history, the Niles volleyball hoisted the Class B district volleyball championship trophy above their head. Read more

by Ryan Haines, Monday, November 6, 2017 10:38 am

High school football

Dowagiac falls to Kalamazoo United 21-18

Breaking away from the traditional Wolverine Conference play, Dowagiac traveled east to face Kalamazoo United in the opening round of the MHSAA Division 5 playoffs ... Read more

by Ryan Haines, Monday, October 30, 2017 9:38 am

High school football

Rangers qualify for postseason with 61-8 win over Wildcats

For the fifth year in a row, Cassopolis has qualified for the Michigan High School Athletic Association playoffs following its dominating 61-8 victory over the ... Read more

by Ryan Haines, Monday, October 2, 2017 11:11 am

High school football

Dowagiac rebounds to defeat Three Rivers 21-7

After giving up 21 points to Vicksburg in the fourth quarter last Thursday night, Dowagiac Coach Mike Stanger said his team came in with a ... Read more

by Ryan Haines, Friday, September 1, 2017 10:02 am

high school soccer

Roundup: Niles, Brandywine eliminated in opening round

All season the Niles soccer team struggled to put the ball in the back of the net. Read more

by Ryan Haines, Thursday, June 1, 2017 9:19 am

High school softball

Buchanan wins VanDenBerg title

For the second time in three years, the Buchanan Bucks have brought home the VanDenBerg championship, hosted at Niles High School. Read more

by Ryan Haines, Monday, May 15, 2017 8:22 am

high school soccer

Edwardsburg opens with 3-1 win over Niles

The beginning of the spring sports season is always dependent on how Mother Nature wants to act. Read more

by Ryan Haines, Tuesday, April 11, 2017 11:33 pm

High school basketball

Brandywine to face Cass for district championship

WATERVLIET — A pair of BCS Athletic Conference teams will square off in the Class C district girls basketball championship game at Watervliet tonight. The Rangers ... Read more

by Ryan Haines, Thursday, March 2, 2017 10:47 pm

High school wrestling

Brandywine wins 12th straight district title

EAU CLAIRE — For the 12th consecutive year and the 19th time in 20 years, the Brandywine Bobcats are the Division 4 team district champion. Read more

by Ryan Haines, Friday, February 10, 2017 9:25 am

High school basketball

Vikings fall in final seconds to Bearcats

The Niles boys basketball team showed resilience against Battle Creek Central in a 54-52 SMAC non-divisional loss Tuesday night. Outscoring the Bearcats 20-10 in the ... Read more

by Ryan Haines, Thursday, February 2, 2017 9:14 am

high school volleyball

Mattawan ends record-setting season for Vikings

A record setting season for the Niles Volleyball team came to an unfortunate end as the Vikings lost to Class A district host Mattawan ... Read more

by Ryan Haines, Monday, November 7, 2016 7:01 am

High school football

Buchanan seniors deliver in the clutch

For the 14 Buchanan senior football players, this Senior Night was a special one. Read more

by Ryan Haines, Sunday, October 23, 2016 3:50 pm

High school football

Dowagiac a game away from earning playoff spot

After starting the season with some tough losses to Vicksburg and Three Rivers, the Dowagiac Chieftains found themselves at 2-3 and needing to win their ... Read more

by Ryan Haines, Monday, October 17, 2016 8:38 am

High school football

The Ranger football team created a great memory for senior players as they defeated White Pigeon 45-6 in its final home game of the season ... Read more

by Ryan Haines, Monday, October 3, 2016 7:08 am

High school football

Buchanan hands Cassopolis first loss of season

Welcoming Buchanan on homecoming night, the Cassopolis Rangers looked to continue their unbeaten run and give the Bucks three loses on the season. Read more

by Ryan Haines, Sunday, September 25, 2016 8:47 pm

High school football

Sophomores lead the way for the undefeated Rangers

Led by their four sophomores, the Cassopolis Rangers won their home opening game against the visiting Berrien Springs Shamrocks 28-21 to move to 4-0 on ... Read more

by Ryan Haines, Saturday, September 17, 2016 12:04 pm

Class B District

Edwardsburg falls in overtime to Three Rivers

Battle-tested was the word used by head xoach Steve Wright for the year the Edwardsburg boys basketball team had. Read more

by Ryan Haines, Thursday, March 10, 2016 8:25 am

Class B Regional

Edwardsburg falls to Sturgis in regional semifinals

A poor shooting night was too much for a young Edwardsburg team to overcome in the Class B regional semifinals at Battle Creek Harper Creek ... Read more

by Ryan Haines, Wednesday, March 9, 2016 7:03 am

Brandywine Education

Bobcats advance to finals; Rangers eliminated

wo area teams squared off on opposite sides of the Class C District in New Buffalo Wednesday night. Read more

by Ryan Haines, Thursday, March 3, 2016 8:59 am

Brandywine Education

Brandywine rolls to tournament opening victory

Going with a different lineup for its first round Class C District Tournament matchup against visiting Benton Harbor Dream Academy, the Brandywine girls basketball defeated ... Read more

by Ryan Haines, Tuesday, March 1, 2016 8:55 am

Edwardsburg

Eddies win for sixth time in last seven games

Looking to rebound from Tuesday night’s loss to visiting St. Joseph, the Edwardsburg girls basketball team hosted Allegan in the last Wolverine Conference crossover game ... Read more

by Ryan Haines, Sunday, February 28, 2016 6:14 am

cassopolis

Rangers’ Gibson adjusts to changes

A new place and new faces describes the first-year for Cassopolis girls basketball player Santaja Gibson. Read more

by Ryan Haines, Friday, February 26, 2016 8:13 am

BCS Athletic Conference

Rangers sting Bees 40-38

Still looking to improve this season and get on the right track for the beginning of the MHSAA tournament, Cassopolis hosted Bridgman in a BCS ... Read more

by Ryan Haines, Wednesday, February 17, 2016 4:25 pm

Brandywine Education

Bolen’s senior season keeping her busy

Sometimes it not easy being a high school senior. Read more

by Ryan Haines, Thursday, February 11, 2016 8:35 am

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