High school football
Lesniak to be honored before Niles game
In two seasons, Brent Lesniak re-wrote the Dowagiac Chieftain football record book when it came to offense.
Scott Novak, Author at Leader Publications
high school soccer
Chieftains to play for fifth straight title Thursday
Sometimes, the weight of being the favorite can affect a team.
by Scott Novak, Tuesday, October 19, 2021 2:56 pm
high school volleyball
Chieftains split with Panthers, Lancers
Originally scheduled as a quad, Monday night’s volleyball match turned into a round robin, with Dowagiac hosting Watervliet and Lakeshore.
by Scott Novak, Tuesday, October 19, 2021 10:29 am
High school sports
Column: Still a lot to play for Friday night
The final week of the regular season is here for our six high school football teams.
by Scott Novak, Monday, October 18, 2021 1:11 pm
high school volleyball
Dowagiac continues its roll, finishes second at Constantine
As the end of the regular season approaches, the Dowagiac volleyball team has started to get on a bit of a roll.
by Scott Novak, Sunday, October 17, 2021 11:46 am
High school football
Vikings begin run to the playoffs with a 36-20 win over Otsego
The playoffs began Friday night for the Niles varsity football team.
by Scott Novak, Saturday, October 16, 2021 9:32 am
high school volleyball
Chieftains rally for win over Edwardsburg
It has been a season of first for the Dowagiac volleyball team when it comes to Wolverine Conference matches.
by Scott Novak, Friday, October 15, 2021 1:10 pm
high school volleyball
Niles wins outright Wolverine Conference title with sweep of Otsego
What a debut for the Niles volleyball team in the Wolverine Conference.
by Scott Novak, Thursday, October 14, 2021 10:43 pm
high school soccer
Buchanan blanks arch rival Brandywine to advance to district semifinals
A few changes to the lineup helped host Buchanan blank arch rival Brandywine in the opening round of the Division 3 District Soccer Tournament Wednesday ...
by Scott Novak, Wednesday, October 13, 2021 10:52 pm
high school cross country
UPDATED: Niles, Eddies complete Wolverine Conference regular season
he regular season for Wolverine Conference cross country teams came to an end with jamborees Tuesday.
by Scott Novak, Wednesday, October 13, 2021 3:40 pm
Cassopolis
Cassopolis High School names homecoming court
CASSOPOLIS — Friday, Cassopolis High School named its homecoming court as the Rangers faced off during the homecoming football game. Senior Kailin Vanhphoumy was named ...
by Scott Novak, Wednesday, October 13, 2021 2:36 pm
high school volleyball
Buchanan tops Dowagiac for Coloma championship
After splitting with Dowagiac in pool play at the Coloma Invitational, the Buchanan Bucks got their revenge by defeating the Chieftains for the tournament championship ...
by Scott Novak, Monday, October 11, 2021 2:35 pm
High school football
Tasker leads Benton Harbor to win over Dowagiac
Davionte Tasker ruined the Dowagiac homecoming as he led visiting Benton Harbor to a 34-0 non-conference win over the Chieftains at Chris Taylor-Alumni Field Friday ...
by Scott Novak, Sunday, October 10, 2021 12:49 am
high school volleyball
Niles moving closer to Wolverine Conference championship
The Niles volleyball team is closing in on clinching at least a share of the Wolverine Conference championship with a sweep of Paw Paw Thursday ...
by Scott Novak, Saturday, October 9, 2021 1:49 pm
high school volleyball
Chieftains firing on all cylinders in sweep of Allegan
here are nights when everything comes together and teams enjoy the moment and play up to their potential.
by Scott Novak, Friday, October 8, 2021 12:00 am
High school tennis
Bobcats headed to Division 4 state finals
The 2021 Brandywine tennis season will not go down as one of the smoothest the Bobcats have ever experienced.
by Scott Novak, Thursday, October 7, 2021 10:33 am
high school soccer
Roundup: Edwardsburg, Dowagiac wrap up Wolverine play with wins
The Wolverine Conference wrapped up its regular season Wednesday night as Edwardsburg and Dowagiac both came away with shutout victories.
by Scott Novak, Thursday, October 7, 2021 12:51 am
high school soccer
Brandywine honors seniors, beats rival and locks up outright BCS Red title
There was plenty to celebrate for the Brandywine soccer team Wednesday night.
by Scott Novak, Thursday, October 7, 2021 12:09 am
High school golf
Dowagiac season ends at regionals
The Dowagiac girls golf season ended Tuesday as the Chieftains failed to qualify for the Division 4 state tournament.
by Scott Novak, Wednesday, October 6, 2021 12:02 am
high school soccer
Dowagiac shuts out third consecutive opponent
For the third straight Wolverine Conference match, the Dowagiac soccer team has pitched a shutout.
by Scott Novak, Tuesday, October 5, 2021 1:04 pm
High school golf
UPDATED: Edwardsburg making first trip to state finals
It has been a season of firsts for the Edwardsburg girls golf team.
by Scott Novak, Tuesday, October 5, 2021 12:10 am
high school volleyball
Vikings complete another good week with tournament title
It was another good week for the No. 8-ranked Niles volleyball team.
by Scott Novak, Sunday, October 3, 2021 1:28 pm
High school football
Centreville blanks Cassopolis 28-0 in Southwest 10 showdown
With three weeks left in the regular season, the Cassopolis football team is at a crossroads.
by Scott Novak, Sunday, October 3, 2021 4:21 am
Galleries
Photo gallery: Niles Apple Festival Grande Parade
The Niles Apple Festival has returned.
by Scott Novak, Saturday, October 2, 2021 4:12 pm
high school soccer
Roundup: Chieftains, Eddies, Rangers all pick up wins
After blanking Sturgis 7-0 on Monday, the Dowagiac soccer team traveled to Otsego and shut out the host Bulldogs 6-0 in a Wolverine Conference match ...
