First Tee program links kids and college golfers in West Michigan
Brooke Statema, a Cornerstone University golfer and future elementary teacher, joined The First Tee of West Michigan event pairing 37 youth players with college golfers from Grand Valley State, Cornerstone, and Calvin College for a nine hole alternate shot round. Participants engage in Life Skills Experience as part of a rewarding community outreach that doubles as coaching and mentorship from role models.
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Grand Rapids
Brooke Statema
Cornerstone University
Statema
West Michigan
Grand Valley State University
Calvin College
Tyler Smies
Holland
Maguire Overcomes Injury as Calvin Faces Kalamazoo
Calvin College senior Ecka Maguire sustained a 15 stitch facial gash after a collision during the regular season finale with Oliver. She hopes to play in the MIAA Tournament opener at home against Kalamazoo, before pursuing Youth With A Mission in Hawaii to become a crossfit coach and missionary.
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Ecka Maguire
Calvin College
Oliver
Maguire
Holland Christian
Kalamazoo
Knights
Chicago
Hawaii
Becka Magure
Calvin
Calvin College Athletics
West Ottawa Eyes Upset Rockford in regional opener
West Ottawa boys water polo earned a regional bid but face No. 2 Rockford after a district loss. Coach Dummer notes the tough draw and the need for mistake-free, aggressive play to reach the state tournament, with sophomore Harrison Brinkman leading goalie efforts.
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Rockford
Grand Haven
Zeeland
West Ottawa
Joe Dummer
Hudsonville
East Kentwood
Dummer
Panthers
Harrison Brinkman
Kyle Langdon
Ottawa
Westtawa
Dan D’addona
Sentinel
Drive overhaul and new players reshape Grand Rapids roster
The Grand Rapids Drive unveil a roster overhaul under new NBA level coach Dwane Casey with returning head coach Ryan Krueger guiding a mix of three veterans and new two way and drafted players. Elijah Brown joins the competition after Oregon tenure as others depart to abroad.
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Dwane Casey
Pistons
Casey
Ryan Krueger
Speedy Smith
Jon Horford
Michael Bethea Jr
Krueger
Landry Nnoko
Turkey
James Morris
Croatia
Elijah Brown
Oregon
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Cornerstone
Dandaddona
Facebook
Holland Sentinel Sports
Becka Maguire
Dan D‘addona
Dan
Cawin
Grand Rapids Drive
Harford
Michigan
Horford
Brown
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