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07/16/2025

🚨 The OK-Green didn’t disappoint in 2024 — and 2025 is already shaping up to be even better.

Mona Shores reclaimed its spot at the top with a perfect run through conference play, taking down both Muskegon and Byron Center to win its first league title since 2020. Behind senior QB Jonathan Pittman and a stacked roster, the Sailors looked unstoppable — until Byron Center got payback in the district final, 30-23, and punched a ticket to the D2 state championship game.

With standout names like Tomarion Steward, Sage Secrest, and Darekeo Speech gone to graduation or the next level, it’s a new chapter — but the stakes are the same. Rivalries are real, the talent is deep, and the OK-Green is once again one of the best conferences in Michigan.

Strap in. Fall is coming. 🏈🔥

Can Muskegon bounce back in 2025? Will Mona Shores and Byron Center replicate 2024?

07/15/2025

Ludington is hungry for a first-place title in the WMC Lakes division in 2025 after finishing as the runner up last season. With many of its key starters returning they join Whitehall and Oakridge as the frontrunners/teams to look out for heading into the season.

Quarterback Cam Gunsell returns to the Orioles for his senior season with hopes of making a big splash and taking his team deep into the playoffs.

Watch clips of Ludington's practice provided by Jay Courtland!

07/15/2025

🏈 Looking back at the Rivers Football Division!
North Muskegon dominated the division, but Mason County Central wasn’t far behind with a strong 8-2 season 💪. From epic matchups to standout All-Conference performances, here’s how it all shook out in 2024 🔥 Who's going to win it in 2025???

📊 Final Standings
⭐️ Top Games of the Year
🏅 First-Team All-Conference Players
🏆 Playoff Highlights

North Muskegon and Mason County headline the top of the conference before heading into 2025.

07/14/2025

Stepping onto the field this week was more than just another 7-on-7 — the Montague Wildcats are entering a new chapter under newly appointed head coach Phil Koops.

An Olivet College alum and former standout center, Koops brings a seasoned pedigree from Hamilton High School, where he led the Hawkeyes to a conference title appearance last fall and earned Regional Coach of the Year honors. His energy and vision were already on display at this week’s Hope College 7-on-7, where he guided the Wildcats to the camp semifinals.

Montague is opening a new chapter in their long storied football past...check out some highlights provided by Mark Atchison!

07/14/2025

The 2024-25 high school sports season has come to a close and what a ride it was. We look back to the WMC Lakes football season and highlight the best players and best games. Whitehall dominated for a 4th straight title, Ludington kept the pressure on, and we saw some unforgettable games (Montague 70, Fremont 64?!).

From all-conference standouts to playoff pushes and new head coaches on the horizon, there’s a lot to look back on.

📲 Catch the full season recap, final standings, top performers, and more right here ⬇️

WMC Lakes football season in review.

07/04/2025

Happy 4th of July from CatchMark SportsNet!🎆

We bleed Red, White, and Blue as we celebrate the spirit of independence, freedom, and pride in our country.

Let’s enjoy the fireworks, the fun, and the feeling of unity that makes this day so special.

06/30/2025

🔥 14 local softball stars have been named to the All-State teams — and 7 of them made FIRST TEAM in their divisions! 💪🥎

Shoutout to:
🏅 Lorelei Chciuk (Grand Haven)
🏅 Bri Borgman (Grand Haven)
🏅 Addison Gillard (Ravenna)
🏅 Emma Herremans (Ravenna)
🏅 Tessa Britt (Spring Lake)
🏅 Abigail Isabel (Holton)
🏅 Grace Thompsen (Holton)

👏 Second Team honors go to:
Gracie & Kylee Willea (Oakridge), Khloe Siler (Spring Lake), Riley Homoly, Emily Postema & Natalie Rosel (Ravenna), and Kenzie Greene (Holton)!

Way to represent — the future is bright! 🌟

Holton, Ravenna, Grand Haven, and more represented on All-State teams.

06/29/2025

And closing out our Spring Player of the Year reveals...
Your Baseball Player of the Year is 🥁🥁

🔥⚾ LOGAN SLIMKO – NORTH MUSKEGON! 💪

On the hill, Slimko was virtually untouchable. In 49.2 innings pitched, he compiled an 8-1 record with 2 saves, allowing just 12 hits and 7 earned runs all season. He struck out 103 batters and walked only 24, finishing with a 0.987 ERA, a 0.725 WHIP, and a minuscule .073 opponent batting average.

At the plate, Slimko added value as a dependable hitter. He posted a .329 batting average over 82 at-bats, racking up 27 hits, including 9 doubles and a home run. He drove in 30 runs and crossed the plate 10 times, with a .385 on-base percentage.

06/28/2025

Next up on the Player of the Year stage...our second to last winner!
Let’s hear it for your Softball Player of the Year 🥎🥁

💥 EMMA HERREMANS – RAVENNA! 💙🐾

Herremans was the heartbeat of Ravenna’s incredible 2025 run — helping lead the Bulldogs to a WMC Rivers title and a trip to the Division 3 state semifinals. 🏆⚾️

At the plate, she was unstoppable:
➖ .552 batting average
➖ 50 runs scored
➖ 12 doubles
➖ 58 RBIs
➖ 10 stolen bases

06/28/2025

Keep the momentum rolling with our next Player of the Year reveal…
Your Girls Track Player of the Year is none other than 🥁🥁

🔥🏃‍♀️ ADDI HOVEY – HART! 🖤❤️

Hovey grabbed 1st in high jump at the All-Star Meet, then put on a show at the MHSAA State Finals with top finishes in four events:
➖ 5th in High Jump
➖ 2nd in the 4x200m Relay
➖ 8th in the 100m Dash
➖ 8th in the 4x100m Relay

Her second nomination of the season and her first win this year as well!

06/28/2025

Rolling into our next Player of the Year announcement…
Give it up for your Boys Track Player of the Year 🥁🥁

🏃‍♂️💥 CAMDEN THOMPSON – WHITEHALL! ⚪🔴

His third nomination and second award of the year, Thompson was and will be forever one of the top athletes our coverage area has seen!

At the All-Star Meet, he showed off his range by taking 1st in high jump and 2nd in discus. Then, at the MHSAA State Finals, he backed it up with top-7 finishes in three separate events:
➖ 5th in High Jump
➖ 7th in Discus
➖ 7th in 110m Hurdles

06/28/2025

Next up in our Player of the Year winner announcements…
Say hello to your Boys Golf Player of the Year (drumroll please... 🥁🥁)

🏌️‍♂️ TITAN CARTER – SHELBY! 🐾

itan Carter made some serious noise this season as just a sophomore. He grabbed wins at both the Shelby and Northwood Invitationals, locked up WMC Rivers medalist honors for the second year in a row, and punched his ticket to the Division 3 state finals by placing 4th in Regionals with a plus-4, 76. At the state finals, he finished 14th out of 106. You can read about that performance here.