WSJM Sports Adds Colin Cowherd To The Lineup
It’s been announced that the Rich Eisen show is being cancelled. As sad as we are to lose Rich, we are just as excited to announce that Colin Cowherd, one of the most thought-provoking sports hosts
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Area Wrestlers Receive State Wide Recognition
Michigan Grappler has announced its post season awards. Local wrestlers receiving state wide honors are… Division 2 First Team All-State Senior Team… Shane Williams, Lakeshore – 140 lbs. All-State Sophomore Team… Chris Wertanen, St. Joe –
Hear From Carlos Johnson – Mr. Basketball
Benton Harbor senior Carlos Johnson was named Michigan’s Mr. Basketball Monday. Carlos beat out Jalen Terry from Flint Beecher, Lorne Bowman II from Orchard Lake St. Mary’s, Matt Nicholson from Clarkston, and Tyson Acuff from Detroit
MHSAA Cancels Remainder of 2019-20 Winter & Spring Seasons
EAST LANSING, Mich. – April 3 – The Michigan High School Athletic Association has canceled the remainder of the 2019-20 Winter and Spring sports seasons, in compliance with the Thursday (April 2) “state of disaster” directive
KitchenAid Sr. PGA Championship Canceled
KitchenAid and PGA of America announce cancellation of 2020 KitchenAid Senior PGA Championship BENTON HARBOR, Michigan (April 2, 2020) —Due to the stay-at-home order in the state of Michigan for COVID-19 and the uncertainties around
High Hopes, Dashed Dreams, and Unique Uncertainty Op-Ed
The following is an op-ed from River Valley Middle/High School Athletic Director and Assistant Principal Ryan Portenga. The opinions expressed are his, and not necessarily those of WSJM Sports or Mid-West Family… Due to the
Girls’ H.S. Basketball Div. 3 All-State Teams
The Associated Press has released its 2019-20 all-state girls basketball team for Division 3 in Michigan. Congratulations to our area players who earned 2nd team and honorable mention honors… 1st Team All-State Hannah Spitzley, Pewamo-Westphalia,
Mich. Lutheran’s Rugen Named All-State
The Associated Press has released its 2019-20 all-state girls basketball team for Division 4 in Michigan, honoring the best of the best among the state’s smallest schools… 1st Team All-State Mara Rugen, Michigan Lutheran, Sr.
Wednesday’s Sports Notes
BASEBALL Major League Baseball has canceled a two-game series in London between the Chicago Cubs and the St. Louis Cardinals because of the coronavirus pandemic. The teams had been scheduled to play at Olympic Stadium on
SMAC Swimming & Diving All-Conference Honors
Southwestern Michigan Athletic Conference Swimming & Diving All-Conference awards… 1st Team Ayden Moyer, St. Joe Johnathon Pilsow, Bridgman Parker Roach, Bridgman Grant Gerl, Mattawan Ben Jacob, Mattawan Allen Cotton, Portage Northern Derek Halloran, Portage Northern Ewen
SMAC Wrestling All-Conference Honors
Southwestern Michigan Athletic Conference Wrestling All-Conference awards… 1st Team (Champion) 103 Mikey Robles, Niles 112 Gabe Livingston, Lakeview 119 Brad Collins, Lakeview 125 Evan Sheeers, Lakeview 130 Ryan Franco, Niles 135 Javond Ball, Niles 140 Shane
Tuesday’s Sports Notes
HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS In a statement released yesterday, the Michigan High School Athletic Association said, “We will continue to hold out hope that we’ll be able to conduct both a spring season and conclude winter tournaments.
Monday’s Sports Notes
NFL The Lions have agreed to terms with wide receiver Geronimo Allison. The 26-year-old Allison comes to Detroit from Green Bay. He caught 34 passes for 287 yards and two touchdowns last season. Allison played the
BCS Boys’ Basketball All-Division Teams
BCS Conference Boys’ Basketball 2019-2020 All-Division Teams. Players listed in alphabetical order by school… White Division MVP Jason Jergens, Howardsville Christian First Team Jamere Matlok, Countryside Academy Jason Jergens, Howardsville Christian Josh Parks, Howardsville
Friday Morning Sports Update
MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL The White Sox optioned right-hander Michael Kopech to Triple-A Charlotte. The 23-year-old Kopech is one of baseball’s top pitching prospects. He missed last season after he had Tommy John surgery in September 2018,
Thursday’s Sports Notes
In college football news, Notre Dame has landed a commitment from 6-6, 300-pound offensive tackle Blake Fisher from Avon, IN. Michigan has gotten an official commitment from 6-4 285 pound offensive guard Greg Crippen from IMG
Wednesday’s Sports Notes
In college basketball news, Michigan State’s Xavier Tillman is entering his name into the NBA draft. With that, he is keeping the option open of returning to MSU. He says he wants to gather as much
WSJM Sports H.S. Wrestling Leaderboard
WSJM Sports’ final high school wrestling leaderboard of the season. Stats are based on information provided by coaches. Results are as of March 15… Area Individual State Champions Nolan Wertanen, 103 lbs. St. Joe Micah
U of M Hires New Law Firm In Abuse Inquiry
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — The University of Michigan has hired a new law firm to lead the investigation into allegations that a deceased team doctor molested hundreds of people. The school said Tuesday that WilmerHale
WSJM Sports Boys’ H.S. Basketball Leaderboard
WSJM Sports’ final boys’ high school basketball leaderboard of the 2019-2020 season. Stats are provided by coaches and are through March 18…
Benton Harbor’s Carlos Johnson Is Mr. Basketball
Benton Harbor forward Carlos Johnson has been crowned Michigan’s Mr. Basketball! The Hal Schram Mr. Basketball award was announced by the Basketball Coaches Association of Michigan earlier today. Johnson outdistanced Flint Beecher’s Jalen Terry in the
WSJM Sports Girls’ H.S. Basketball Leaderboard
WSJM Sports’ final girls’ high school basketball leaderboard of the 2019-2020 season. Stats are provided by coaches and are through March 18…
Monday Morning Sports Notes
A federal judge has recommended that a former Michigan State football staff member’s claims against former Spartans’ Football coach Mark Dantonio, former athletic director Mark Hollis and former school President Lou Anna Simon should be dismissed.
SAC All-Division Teams Announced
Southwest Athletic Conference All-Division basketball teams… GIRLS Lakeshore Division 1st Team Megan Neubecker, Coloma Samantha Dietz, Watervliet Kiaya Warner, Martin Jaclyn Hildebrand, Martin Faith Guritz, Martin Amanda Barber, Gobles Christiana Hunt, Gobles Libbee Nason, Gobles
SMAC All-West Division Bball Teams Announced
Southwestern Michigan Athletic Conference All-West Division Teams…
Southwest 10 All-Conference Teams
Southwest 10 Basketball All-Conference Teams… BOYS First Team Markus Hackney, Eau Claire Aaron Sinclair, Hartford Ben Cerven, Decatur Darrion Gatson, Cassopolis Tyler Starbuck, Bloomingdale Kaeler Stafne, Marcellus Gavin Etter, Marcellus Sam Todd, Centreville
Friday Morning Sports Update
Darius Slay got his wish with a trade out of Detroit and a big new contract. The Lions agreed to trade Slay to the Philadelphia Eagles. The move ends the standout cornerback’s seven-year stint in Detroit.
BCS Girls’ Basketball All-Division Teams
2019-2020 BCS Conference Girls’ Basketball All-Division Teams… All-White Division Mara Rugen (Sr.), Mich. Lutheran Jessi Jewell (Jr.), Mich. Lutheran Rebekah Hisle (Sr.), Mich. Lutheran Abby Harris (Sr.), Mich. Lutheran Maggie Tidey (Jr.), Lk. Mich. Catholic Emily
Bears Pick Up QB Foles
A person familiar with the trade says the Jacksonville Jaguars have agreed to send quarterback Nick Foles to the Chicago Bears for a compensatory fourth-round draft pick. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition
Wolverine All-Conference Teams
The Wolverine Conference All-Conference basketball teams for the 2019-2020 season… GIRLS Conference Champion – Edwardsburg 1st Team Claire Bartz (Edwardsburg) Abbey Krugh (Edwardsburg) Alison Bishop (Allegan) Vannessa Robinson (Plainwell) Sage Groves (Sturgis) Kali Heivilin (Three
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Michigan Grappler has announced its post season awards. Local wrestlers...
Benton Harbor senior Carlos Johnson was named Michigan's Mr. Basketball...
