One last shot at nationals for Vanderbeek in gymnastics
Grand Rapids gymnast Mayleigh Vanderbeek, a former national qualifier, battles plantar fasciitis and two torn tendons in her foot. She missed the state meet and hasn’t competed this year, but was petitioned into regionals in Battle Creek the first week of April, hoping for a final nationals bid.
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MerrillDislocates Shoulder Toughs It Out in D2 Quarterfinal
Hamilton sophomore Sally Merrill dislocated her left shoulder while defending in the DeVos Fieldhouse quarterfinal. She popped it back in and returned to defend, helping the Hawkeyes beat Grand Rapids South Christian 63 34 to reach the Division 2 semifinal versus Freeland at Calvin College.
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Winston State edges Bradley in NCAA opener 76 65
Michigan State in a tight East Region first round battle survived Bradley led by Cassius Winston 26 points and a season high 25 of 26 at the line. Xavier Tillman added 16 points 11 rebounds as the Spartans advance to face Minnesota after a 76 65 win over Bradley.
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Holland swimmer commits to Albion College
Holland High senior Emma Henninges, a top distance swimmer, committed to Albion College. She praised the campus, team culture, and the chance to train with her brother Ethan, a sophomore on the Albion squad, and views the move as a path to academic and athletic growth at the collegiate level.
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