Local Sports Journal

12/23/2025

Looking for the boys' leaders in basketball? Here they are.

By Travis Rosema LocalSportsJournal.com The holidays are here, and while most people are unwrapping presents, the boys across the Muskegon area have been unwrapping buckets. For this week’s LSJ leaderboard, we wanted to spread a little extra cheer — so consider this your holiday bonus: more stat...

12/23/2025

Here are the leaders in girls' basketball through Week 3.

By Travis Rosema LocalSportsJournal.com 'Twas the week before Christmas, and all through the gym, the scoreboard was glowing — and the stat sheets were brimming. While most folks are busy wrapping gifts and trimming trees, I’ve been making lists (and checking them twice) to find out who’s been...

12/23/2025

Muskegon senior basketball star James Martin is very low key -- that is, until you see him fly through the lane and rattle the rim ... whether a defender is in the way or not.

Martin was featured on the cover of our 2025-26 Muskegon-area high school basketball preview. He's off to a strong start this season.

Check out the feature story here and don't miss the video at the end of said story!

*This article was originally published in LSJ's 2025-26 high school basketball preview section. To download the PDF, click here! BY SCOTT DECAMP LocalSportsJournal.com MUSKEGON – James Martin’s explosiveness and high-flying ability are readily apparent anytime you watch him suit up for the Muske...

12/23/2025

Muskegon Lady Reds cruise past Northview as Mariah Sain leads with 24 points.

LocalSportsJournal.com The Muskegon Lady Reds made easy work of host Northview on Monday with a 52-27 win. Mariah Sain led Muskegon with 24 points, five rebounds, four steals and three assists. Muskegon was also led by Camiyah Bonner with nine points, Lauren Gates added eight points while Dy'Nasti B...

12/23/2025

Mona Shores girls basketball team runs into a tough GR West Catholic squad at Cornerstone holiday invite.

LocalSportsJournal.com The Mona Shores girls basketball team had a tough go in the annual Cornerstone University Holiday Showcase on Monday. The Sailors (2-3) got into a deep hole early and were routed by a hot-handed Grand Rapids West Catholic, 59-25. West Catholic had a scoring advantage of 18-2 i...

12/23/2025

Oakridge girls basketball team tops Holland as Cambria Guenthardt scores 20 points in Eagles' win.

LocalSportsJournal.com Oakridge and Cambria Guenthardt overpowered Holland for a 50-29 girls basketball victory on Monday. Guenthardt put up 20 points and recorded six steals. “This was a good game for us on the defensive side,” said Oakridge coach Saxon Smith. “A lot of our points came throug...

12/23/2025

North Muskegon tops Oakridge as Adam Dugener puts in 22 points for Norse.

LocalSportsJournal.com Adam Dugener had an efficient night for the North Muskegon boys basketball team on Monday. Dugener took just 14 shots, but recorded 22 points, nine rebounds, seven assists and four steals to help the Norse to a 66-35 victory over Oakridge. “We got off to a fast start and had...

12/23/2025

Newaygo girls defense steps up but offense sputters in loss to Coopersville.

LocalSportsJournal.com The Newaygo girls basketball team suffered a 33-25 loss to Coopersville on Monday. The Lions trailed 16-12 by halftime, and though they managed a few runs in the second half, Coopersville held them off. Gabi Arney led the way for the Lions with 10 points, four steals and four....

12/23/2025

Fremont girls basketball team makes easy work of Fruitport.

LocalSportsJournal.com Taylor DeKuiper helped give the Fremont girls basketball team an early Christmas present on Monday, gifting the Packers a 60-38 win over Fruitport at the Van Andel Arena. DeKuiper recorded a double-double of 22 points, 14 rebounds, seven steals and five assists. The Packers le...

12/21/2025

Ludington’s Cam Gunsell showing off some hops on this back door alley-oop dunk on Saturday night.

12/21/2025

Ferris State University does it AGAIN!!!! NCAA Div. II Football National Champions! Congratulations to Coach Tony Annese and the entire Bulldog Nation on such an incredible accomplishment. Photos/Joe Washington

12/21/2025

Muskegon's James Martin drops in 27 points as Big Reds trip up Grand Ledge.

LocalSportsJournal.com The Muskegon Big Reds kicked off its second game of the season with a Mr. Basketball type performance from James Martin. Martin came through with a top-level display as his mid-range shot was nearly unstoppable. Martin poured in 27 points as the Big Reds cruised past host Gran...