Southwest Corridor

Vivian Massey competes in the adaptive shot put during last season’s Lower Peninsula Division 1 Finals.

Memorable Debut Ignites Massey's Inspiring Impact on Adaptive Athletics

Posted: 5/7/2025

Lawton’s Mason Mayne begins to unwind while throwing the shot during a meet.

Football Future Awaits, but Mayne Focused First on Finishing Track Finals Sweep

Posted: 4/22/2025

Centreville’s Ben Truckenmiller, left, beats a tag at third base during a 2024 game.

Senior-Powered Centreville Eager to Build on 2024 Regional Final Run

Posted: 4/8/2025

Vicksburg girls tennis coach Warner Offord Jr. talks with his team at the start of this spring season.

Vicksburg's Offord Jr. Beginning 50th, Final Season Coaching Teams to Net Gains

Posted: 3/26/2025

Brandywine senior Miley Young (22) takes her turn cutting down the nets after last week's final regular-season home win over Kalamazoo Loy Norrix.

Undefeated Brandywine Eager to Earn Return Trip to Breslin Center

Posted: 3/5/2025

Three Rivers senior 144-pound wrestler Ayden Keller gets in position for a takedown of Plainwell's Marco Vegan during last week’s Division 2 Team Regional Final.

Three Rivers Emerges from Disappointment, Tragedies as Rising Contender

Posted: 2/19/2025

From left, Kalamazoo Hackett Catholic Prep's Addie Smucker, coach Erin Gallagher and Lucy Young chat during a recent practice.

Senior-Freshman Combo has Hackett Catholic Prep Surging Toward Postseason

Posted: 2/18/2025

At left, Howardsville Christian’s John Paul Rose (3) brings the ball upcourt this season against Cassopolis. At right, Kaden Sparks drives around a screen set by a teammate against Kalamazoo Phoenix.

1,000-Point Scoring Pair has Howardsville Christian Eying Postseason Possibilities

Posted: 2/5/2025

Kalamazoo United football teammates Jackson Herder and Keegan McCue are rivals during basketball season playing for Hackett Catholic Prep and K-Christian, respectively.

Kalamazoo United Teammates Personify Program's Friendly Rivalry After Fall is Done

Posted: 12/17/2024

Bronson senior point guard Kam Brackett (11) looks to score against Sturgis during a game his junior season.

Pair of 4th-Year Standouts Helping Fuel Bronson's Rising Expectations

Posted: 12/3/2024

At left, Paw Paw senior AJ Rickli gets a shot up against Otsego last season; at right, senior Grace Mitchell releases a jumper.

Paw Paw Hoops Heroes Closing in on Milestones, Rewriting School Record Book

Posted: 11/19/2024

Niles High School set up a memorial table in honor of Scott Novak at Friday's home Division 4 playoff game against Paw Paw.

Novak Mourned, Missed After 42 Years of Telling Southwest Michigan's Stories

Posted: 11/5/2024

Kalamazoo Loy Norrix’s David Jones (6) sprints down the sideline during a Week 6 win over Battle Creek Lakeview.

Struggle Transforming Into Success as Loy Norrix Builds Best Season since 1990s

Posted: 10/22/2024

Three Rivers and Vicksburg runners take off at the start of the boys race last week at Indian Lake Nazarene Camp.

Major Goal Accomplished as Three Rivers Racers Continue to Accelerate

Posted: 10/8/2024

Mattawan’s Dylan Hodgman volleys during a recent practice.

Hodgman Family's Kzoo Tennis Connection Extending Through 4th Generation

Posted: 9/24/2024

From left: Three Rivers varsity football coach Jeff Awe and players Mason Awe, Jace Gray and Sam Reynolds.

Awe Working to Reignite Three Rivers, Bring Best of Past to New-Look Home

Posted: 9/11/2024

Kalamazoo Christian senior Scarlett Hindbaugh putts during a recent practice, surrounded by teammates (from left) Ella Adams, Lilly Locker, Kennedy Gernaat, Lizzie Yonkers, Kyah Klok, Jordyn Bonnema and Rylee Slater.

Kalamazoo Christian's Senior-Loaded Lineup Eying Another High Finals Finish

Posted: 8/27/2024

Quincy senior striker Sami Hollenbaugh, far right, celebrates with a teammate after scoring this season.

Hollenbaugh Surpasses Older Sister to Net Quincy's Goal-Scoring Record

Posted: 5/28/2024

Marcellus senior pitcher Dawsen Lehew makes his move toward the plate during a recent game.

Marcellus Baseball Making History with 1st League Title, Perfect Regular-Season Record

Posted: 5/28/2024

Portage Northern’s Ty Tomlinson smiles during an at bat.

Healthy Tomlinson Gives Portage Northern Major Reason to Dream Big

Posted: 5/14/2024

Constantine’s Bennett VandenBerg competes in the discus during a home meet his junior season.

Constantine Football All-Stater, Wrestling Champ Aiming for Grand Finale

Posted: 4/30/2024

South Haven softball coach Wilma Wilson, right, welcomes home Kamryn Holland after Holland’s grand slam March 26.

Game May Change, But Success Continues as Wilson Nears 800 Coaching Wins

Posted: 4/16/2024

Mendon starting shortstop Jadyn Samson fields a ground ball during a home game last season against Kalamazoo Christian.

Mendon Focused on Taking Last Remaining Step to Claim 1st Finals Championship

Posted: 4/3/2024

Kalamazoo Hackett Catholic Prep’s Marek Butkiewicz rounds a curve during a race last season.

Hackett on Track to Roll Again with Distance Ace Among Those Leading Charge

Posted: 3/12/2024

Kadence Brumitt (32) scores inside for Niles Brandywine against St. Joseph.

Longtime Friends 'Living Dream' Leading Top-Notch Brandywine Hoops Teams

Posted: 3/5/2024

Niles senior forward Ethan Chambliss (23) scores inside against Three Rivers.

Niles Boys Hoops Able to Lay Low - for Now - but Climbing Toward Contention

Posted: 2/27/2024

MHSAA hockey officials, from left: Nick Schrippa, Bob Corak, Nat Swanson and Corey Butts get together recently for one of their weekly hangouts.

Referee Camaraderie: Bloopers, 'Nerding' Out, Lots of Laughs Create Powerful Bond

Posted: 2/13/2024

Maddison Ward, top position, from Niles Brandywine has the upper hand in a dual match at home earlier this season.

Ward, Schoff Striving to Become Brandywine's 1st Finals Champs Since 1992

Posted: 1/30/2024

Lawrence senior Andrew Vazquez, right, wrestles against Hartford this season.

Inspired by Dad's Memory, Lawrence's Vasquez Emerges After Family Losses

Posted: 1/16/2024

Union City junior guard Rick Austin (10) shoots over Mendon junior guard Mason Wilczynski (12) in the lane at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit on Saturday, Dec. 2.

Union City, Mendon Bring Small-Town Matchup to Little Caesars' Big-Time Stage

Posted: 1/3/2024

Colin Muldoon drives to the basket against his twin brother Dylan Muldoon during recent Howardsville Christian boys basketball practice.

Howardsville Christian Striving to Transfer Fall Successes to Basketball Court

Posted: 11/28/2023

Gobles junior Jackson Geiger (74) squares up to make a block during his team’s game against Concord this season.

Offseason Work Begins as Gobles Continues Building on Successful Reboot

Posted: 11/14/2023

Seniors Jenna Southland (12) and Madelyn O'Hara combine at the net to block a kill attempt by a South Haven player.

Three Rivers Follows Past Standout to League Title, with More Historic Hopes

Posted: 10/31/2023

Parchment’s Darius Baker, left, controls possession during a game against Allegan.

Parchment Team On Verge of Never Playing Putting Off End As Long As Possible

Posted: 10/17/2023

Niles’ Aiden Krueger crosses the finish line after winning his race during a home meet this season against Edwardsburg.

Speedy & Skilled, Krueger Again Boosting Niles' Cross Country, Tennis Teams

Posted: 10/3/2023

Schoolcraft’s varsity boys soccer team, including Nyan Wonders (15), faces Comstock this season on its field in the outfield of the baseball stadium.

Working Together, with Neighbor's Help, Schoolcraft Teams Making Selves at 'Home'

Posted: 9/19/2023

Constantine players celebrate near the end of their 2004 championship win at Pontiac Silverdome.

Constantine Celebrates 100th Season, Renowned for Continuity & Signature Wing-T

Posted: 9/6/2023

Jabrael Powell cuts into an opening during Pennfield’s intrasquad scrimmage this month.

Pennfield Football 'Family' Ready for Kickoff with New Coach, New Home

Posted: 8/22/2023

Kalamazoo Christian keeper Elizabeth Netz puts the ball back in play during a game against Kalamazoo Hackett Catholic Prep.

Kalamazoo Christian Building on Lessons Learned during 2022 Finals Run

Posted: 5/16/2023

Gull Lake’s Ben Szabo tees off during last season’s LPD2 Final at The Meadows at Grand Valley State.

Gull Lake Ready for Challenge of Adding to 2022 Finals Runner-up Finish

Posted: 4/20/2023

Hackett's Harrison Wheeler points to the pole vaulting record he hopes to break this season, while pole vaulting coach Shelly (Martin) Germinder points to the record she still holds at the school.

Aspirations High as Reigning Champion Hackett Vaults Into New Season

Posted: 3/14/2023

Buchanan’s Faith Carson (54) gets a hand up on defense against St. Joseph.

Carson Making Up For Lost Time, Making Buchanan Contender as Districts Begin

Posted: 2/23/2023

Vicksburg’s Tristin Abnet is glad to be back on the court, and intense going to the basket.

Fearful Start Behind Her, Abnet Continuing to Amaze for Undefeated Vicksburg

Posted: 2/7/2023

Lawrence’s John Schuman has participated in five varsity sports during his first 3½ years of high school.

Lawrence's Schuman Sets Example for Well-Rounded Success

Posted: 12/14/2022

Parchment’s Jacob Guzior (83) prepares to defend from his linebacker spot during a 21-17 Week 7 win over Allegan.

Parchment's 1st-Time Football Seniors Writing Unforgettable Story

Posted: 10/18/2022

Rhonda VanderKamp sits at her desk as she begins her 21st year in the Vicksburg athletic department.

Indispensable Only Begins to Describe Vicksburg Athletics 'MVP' VanderKamp

Posted: 9/20/2022

Sturgis’ Maddy Webb finds her putting line.

As League Rivals Rise, Sturgis Works to Continue Setting Championship Pace

Posted: 9/16/2022

Portage Northern’s KT Leinwand is aiming to take the next step after finishing runner-up in Lower Peninsula Division 2 last season.

Portage Northern's Leinwand Driving to Contend Again, Lead Huskies' Rise

Posted: 8/23/2022