Gibson leads West Ottawa into Purple Power game
Dan D Addona reports West Ottawa midfielder Cass Gibson steers the Panthers as they host Purple Power to raise cancer research funds. Gibson leads by example on the field and as a captain, stressing team unity while honoring her great uncle Dennis Gibson, who battled cancer before passing in 2020.
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Torkelson Faces Pace of Pro Baseball in West Michigan
Spencer Torkelson, the first overall pick in the 2020 MLB Draft, starts his pro career with the West Michigan Whitecaps in Grand Rapids. After three hits in five games and nine strikeouts through the season’s first nights, he shows signs of slowing the game down, with manager Brayan Pena and teammate Parker Meadows backing his potential and urging patience as he adjusts to higher-level pitching and more at bats.
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Beatus wins GLIAC Pitcher of the Year for GVSU
GVSU ace Hannah Beatus earns GLIAC Pitcher of the Year honors and anchors the Lakers in the conference tournament. The Aurora Illinois native and West Aurora product rose from a standout high school career to a resilient college star, overcoming injuries that sidelined seasons and COVID disruptions to lead with sharp pitching and mental toughness.
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