Maas commits to Michigan for swimming
West Ottawa state champion Kevin Maas commits to the University of Michigan to swim for the Wolverines. He is entering his senior year after winning the Division 1 50 yard freestyle, swims for Michigan Lakeshore Aquatics and West Ottawa Swim Club, and joins a family with multiple NCAA Division I swimmers. He expects to score points at Big Tens and NCAAs and praises coaches and Michigan’s elite program.
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Sam Hoekstra
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Marshall Islands swimmers to Tokyo with Lincoln College coach
Johnathan Jordan, Lincoln College Illinois coach and West Ottawa graduate, mentors Marshall Islands swimmers Cullen Furgeson and Phillip Kinono as they pursue Olympic paths under universality rules. Jordan, who began coaching in 2012, helped two athletes reach B standard eligibility for Tokyo. He traces a lifelong dream from athlete to mentor across colleges and national programs.
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London
Rio
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Phillip Kinono
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Kinono
FINA
U.S
Colleen
Phillip
Iowa Lakes Community College
Emmetsburg
Iowa
National Junior College Athletic Association
Sports
Dan D’ad
Whitecaps recall MLB Draft memories and dreams
West Michigan Whitecaps players remember the MLB Draft as a turning point in their careers. Parker Meadows, a Detroit Tigers prospect, recalls Jim Leyland calling his name and family cheering. Bryant Packard, 19th-ranked Tigers prospect, savors being drafted and looks ahead to joining the new teammates. Brayan Pena, Cuba-born signee and former Minor League star, notes the draft's life-changing impact.
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East Carolina University
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Packard
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Cuba
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