Hope College Athletes Earn Weekly Honors in Football and Volleyball
Hope College earns three weekly honors as Mason Opple earns MIAA Offensive Player of the Week after guiding the Flying Dutchmen to a 21-7 win at Olivet College. Nick Holt secures Defensive Player of the Week, with McKenna Otto named Volleyball Athlete of the Week for strong hitting and blocking across four matches.
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Cornerstone's Wrecking Ball Drives Eagles' Strong Season
Brooke Dobbin from Zeeland East anchors Cornerstone's soccer squad with relentless energy off the bench. Teammates praise her power, athleticism, and leadership as the Golden Eagles pursue a deep postseason run. Dobbin blends speed with refined ball skills and values team bonding from a Haiti mission trip.
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Bertens Upsets Barty At WTA Finals In Shenzhen
World No.1 Ashleigh Barty falls 3-6 6-3 6-4 to late substitute Kiki Bertens at the WTA Finals in Shenzhen. Bertens arrived as an alternate replacing Naomi Osaka and earned her first career win over Barty in five meetings as the Red Group tightens with Belinda Bencic Petra Kvitova and Bertens.
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Zeeland West equestrian team aims for 42 spots and dynasty status
Zeeland West coach Machiela outlines 42 spots for the team, with speed coach Jack Geerlings and assistants guiding a program that has won district or reserve state titles in nine of the last ten years. They begin spring prep with June practices, focusing on fundamental skills and high pressure horse handling. Seniors Ashley Brower Britney Barnes Weston Schreur Juniors Taylor Johnson Jaiden Vander Melen Sophomores Trista Scholten Zoey Hassevoort Freshman Lilly Nyland hailed for their contributions.
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Taylor Johnson
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Tulip City United to join UPSL Division 1 in 2020
Soccer staff Dave Brandt and David Blahnik will lead Tulip City United in their first season in May 2020 as a UPSL Midwest Conference Division 1 club. The Holland based team plans home games at Holland High School, with a $5 admission and Friday to Saturday weekend schedule.
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