high school soccer
Niles settles for 4-4 draw with Three Rivers
Jaycee Myer felt her Niles girls’ soccer team played well enough to come away with a win in Wednesday’s Wolverine Conference opener at Three Rivers.
Scott Hassinger, Author at Leader Publications
High school tennis
Vikings edged by Three Rivers in Wolverine match
Jill Weber was encouraged by the grit her Niles girls' tennis team showed in a 5-3 loss in Wednesday's Wolverine Conference opener at Three Rivers.
by Scott Hassinger, Sunday, April 14, 2024 8:58 am
High School baseball/softball
Rangers open season with wins over Beavers
Sunny skies and temperatures in the upper 40s greeted the Cassopolis baseball and softball teams as the Rangers opened their respective seasons with a home ...
by Scott Hassinger, Friday, March 29, 2024 11:50 am
High school basketball
Smith proves his worth in Bobcats’ title run
Ja'Torian Smith overcame tough times and found his stride as a key piece of the equation as Niles Brandywine claimed a Division 3 boys' basketball ...
by Scott Hassinger, Monday, March 18, 2024 8:51 am
News Main
Bobcats feast on Ravens for Division 3 state championship
Brandywine's dominance on the glass and aggressive nature pushed them to a 56-48 come-from-behind win over Detroit Old Redford and the Division 3 state boys' ...
by Scott Hassinger, Saturday, March 16, 2024 7:08 pm
News Main
Big second-quarter propels Brandywine past Covenant Christian, back to Final Four
A 26-point explosion in the second-quarter powered the Brandywine boys' basketball team past Grand Rapids Covenant Christian 58-34 in Tuesday's Division 3 state quarterfinals at ...
by Scott Hassinger, Wednesday, March 13, 2024 8:21 am
High school basketball
Hard work, sacrifice pays off for Brandywine with district trophy
While other teenagers were enjoying their vacation last summer, the Brandywine girls' basketball team was busily preparing for the 2023-24 season.
by Scott Hassinger, Saturday, March 9, 2024 1:13 am
High school basketball
Longtime friends ‘living dream’ leading top-notch Brandywine hoops teams
Brandywine’s Josh Hood and Nathan Knapp spend countless hours in the gym shaping the lives of young people.
by Scott Hassinger, Friday, March 8, 2024 1:21 pm
High school basketball
Brandywine’s defense corrals Schoolcraft for regional title
Nathan Knapp, Brandywine's boys' basketball coach, attributes much of his team's success to the Bobcats' ability to defend well.
by Scott Hassinger, Friday, March 8, 2024 2:41 am
High school basketball
Bobcats advance, Rangers fall in Division 3 District action
Brandywine’s unselfish play and second-half defense spurred the Lady Bobcats to a 59-29 Division 3 district semifinal win at home over Buchanan Wednesday.
by Scott Hassinger, Thursday, March 7, 2024 5:40 pm
High school basketball
Quick start helps Buchanan roll past White Pigeon
Buchanan jumped out to a big first-half lead and cruised to a convincing 51-23 Division 3 district girls basketball quarterfinal win over White Pigeon Monday ...
by Scott Hassinger, Tuesday, March 5, 2024 8:06 am
High school basketball
Brandywine overcomes off-shooting night, claims district crown
The Brandywine boys' basketball team survived a stiff challenge from host White Pigeon Friday and went on to claim a 56-47 win for a Division ...
by Scott Hassinger, Saturday, March 2, 2024 6:36 am
High school basketball
Lady Bobcats celebrate Senior Night and Pink Game with lopsided win over Bears
There was much to celebrate at the Bobcat Den at Niles Brandywine in Thursday's girls' basketball game.
by Scott Hassinger, Friday, March 1, 2024 3:40 am
High school basketball
No. 1 Brandywine rolls past Bucks; Rangers fall in double-overtime
The Niles Brandywine boys’ basketball team showed in their Division 3 district semifinal game why the Bobcats finished the regular season ranked No. 1 in ...
by Scott Hassinger, Thursday, February 29, 2024 6:04 pm
High school basketball
Niles able to lay low — for now — but climbing toward contention
Niles isn’t a school you will hear mentioned in conversations about the best boys basketball teams in Michigan.
by Scott Hassinger, Wednesday, February 28, 2024 12:23 am
High school basketball
Buchanan stays the course, advances to district semifinals
A strong shooting and defensive performance by the Buchanan boys' basketball team helped preserve a 70-61 Division 3 district quarterfinal win Monday over pesky Bridgman ...
by Scott Hassinger, Tuesday, February 27, 2024 7:53 am
High school basketball
Edwardsburg hoopsters split conference games at Vicksburg
Edwardsburg's boys basketball team came into Thursday's Wolverine Conference and regular-season finale at Vicksburg with two things on its mind.
by Scott Hassinger, Saturday, February 24, 2024 2:49 pm
Buchanan HS
Lady Bucks respond in the clutch and find a way to win
THREE RIVERS — It’s been a roller coaster type season so far for the Buchanan girls’ basketball team. Gabe Miller’s Lady Bucks have battled injuries, ...
by Scott Hassinger, Thursday, February 22, 2024 5:00 am
High school basketball
Cassopolis’ pressure, big second-half triggers win at Marcellus
Following a slow start, Cassopolis exploded for 38 second-half points en route to a 53-27 win at Marcellus Tuesday in a Southwest 10 Conference girls' ...
by Scott Hassinger, Wednesday, February 14, 2024 2:02 pm
High school wrestling
Bucks, Chieftains make big impression at districts with multiple regional qualifiers
Lakeland Conference schools Dowagiac and Buchanan sent a clear message in Saturday's Division 3 Individual Districts in Constantine that they produce some top-notch talent on ...
by Scott Hassinger, Sunday, February 11, 2024 11:09 am
High school wrestling
Eddies, Vikings eliminated in district semifinals
The night came to a quick ending for both Edwardsburg and Niles in Thursday's Division 2 Team Wrestling Districts at Three Rivers.
by Scott Hassinger, Friday, February 9, 2024 9:10 am
High school basketball
Vicksburg hands Brandywine first loss of the season
Unbeaten and No. 2-ranked Brandywine encountered a couple of unfamiliar situations in Tuesday's non-conference girls' basketball clash at Vicksburg.
by Scott Hassinger, Wednesday, February 7, 2024 11:02 am
High school basketball
Rangers’ inconsistent play still a factor in loss to Chiefs
Opposing teams could find themselves in quite a predicament if the Cassopolis boys basketball team ever figures out how to keep up the same intensity ...
by Scott Hassinger, Friday, February 2, 2024 11:44 am
High school wrestling
Ward, Schoff striving to become Brandywine’s 1st finals champs Since 1992
Brandywine wrestlers Maddison Ward and Gavin Schoff literally have gone the extra mile to set themselves up for success.
by Scott Hassinger, Friday, February 2, 2024 9:58 am
High school basketball
Niles girls snap losing streak; Viking boys still atop league standings
A great second-half effort propelled the Niles girls' basketball team to a 54-45 Wolverine Conference win at Three Rivers Friday night.
