https://www.westmichiganballers.com/news daily 0.75 2026-03-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/1664242055089-Z6W1N46UWQLO0AE7VUTC/Ty+Ingalls.JPG https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/1664242099658-0WD6D9MP3KXVXBZLQTT2/Austin+Buckley+3.JPG https://www.westmichiganballers.com/news/catholic-central-star-switches-his-commitment-to-a-division-i-college monthly 0.5 2026-03-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/a36ea528-3946-406f-8e83-aa55a7074b71/2U3A5925.jpg News - Catholic Central star switches his commitment to a Division I college - Make it stand out Zay Larthridge of Grand Rapids Catholic Central shoots a jump shot at the Division 2 state semifinals at The Breslin Center on Friday, March 14, 2025. He will play at Northern Illinois next year. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/271cca4d-acaa-4034-be33-d0e61b4947a8/2U3A7292-2.jpg News - Catholic Central star switches his commitment to a Division I college - Make it stand out From left, Collin Lott, Zay Larthridge and Tommy Jandernoa of Grand Rapids Catholic Central sit on the sidelines during a scrimmage on Nov. 20, 2025. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://www.westmichiganballers.com/news/south-christian-grad-bets-on-himself-signs-with-a-division-i-program monthly 0.5 2026-03-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/8133c1b9-502d-4412-a76c-ddd544761d60/2U3A2196.jpg News - South Christian grad bets on himself, signs with a Division I program - Make it stand out Davis Kemper plays with South Christian at the Cornerstone Holiday Tournament on Dec. 27, 2024. He signed to play at Division I Saint Joseph University. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/2cbdfc15-f5ee-4ff9-a622-a964cbdd0a4f/2U3A2121.jpg News - South Christian grad bets on himself, signs with a Division I program - Make it stand out South Christian’s Davis Kemper gets a hand from coach Taylor Johnson at the Cornerstone Holiday Tournament on Dec. 27, 2024. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://www.westmichiganballers.com/news/longtime-radio-voice-retires-from-calling-west-michigan-high-school-sports monthly 0.5 2026-03-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/d2deb63a-af53-4657-af0e-b6156ce1ec17/2U3A6859.jpg News - Longtime radio voice retires from calling West Michigan high school sports - Make it stand out Jason Hutton, left, and Bret Bakita on the radio during the Division 4 state championship on Saturday, March 15, 2025. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://www.westmichiganballers.com/news/rockfords-state-title-is-a-dream-come-true-for-sophomore-best-buddies monthly 0.5 2026-03-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/d2c39ba8-5609-4d25-846c-332c79e2313b/2U3A0409.jpg News - Rockford’s state title is a dream come true for sophomore best buddies - Make it stand out Rockford sophomores Eli Wolfe, center and Josh Bascom share a laugh about something coach Kyle Clough said during the postgame press conference after winning the Division 1 state title on Saturday, March 13, 2026. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/26b40902-3328-44fe-914c-cc5114a353af/2U3A0199.jpg News - Rockford’s state title is a dream come true for sophomore best buddies - Make it stand out Rockford players go nuts after winning the Division 1 state title on Saturday, March 13, 2026. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/1b46bffd-35ea-4b57-a304-9a8a0b2b519a/team+troph.jpg News - Rockford’s state title is a dream come true for sophomore best buddies - Make it stand out Rockford players pose at the postgame news conference after winning the Division 1 state title on Saturday, March 13, 2026. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/2c383e12-ae5d-4102-8c23-597b95e6ddc0/2U3A9655.JPG News - Rockford’s state title is a dream come true for sophomore best buddies - Make it stand out Rockford senior Jake Bascom puts up a shot in the first half of the Division 1 state title game on Saturday, March 13, 2026. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/428be829-ae09-4b1b-b0da-58782bfd2cf0/2U3A0056.jpg News - Rockford’s state title is a dream come true for sophomore best buddies - Make it stand out Rockford freshman Jace Opoku-Agyeman celebrates winning the Division 1 state title on Saturday, March 13, 2026. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://www.westmichiganballers.com/news/rockfords-bascom-brothers-get-to-play-for-state-title-together-it-means-the-world-to-me monthly 0.5 2026-03-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/48330f3c-d66d-463b-91e7-5cf95c00ec1c/2U3A8423.jpg News - Rockford’s Bascom brothers get to play for state title together; ‘It means the world to me’ - Make it stand out Rockford’s Jake Bascom, left, a senior, and brother Josh Bascom, a sophomore, pose after the postgame news conference at The Breslin Center after beating Auburn Hills Avondale 38-35 in a Division 1 state semifinal game. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/6b2ddafb-ccb2-43a4-be9a-6c94202fc996/2U3A8290.jpg News - Rockford’s Bascom brothers get to play for state title together; ‘It means the world to me’ - Make it stand out Rockford brothers Jake Bascom, left, and Josh Bascom chat after a timeout in the second half of a Division 1 state semifinal game at The Breslin on Friday, March 13, 2026. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/f3d8a29b-b4fd-4fb4-ba13-bedccc97512a/2U3A7747.jpg News - Rockford’s Bascom brothers get to play for state title together; ‘It means the world to me’ - Make it stand out Rockford sophomore Josh Bascom puts up a shot in the first half of a Division 1 state semifinal game at The Breslin on Friday, March 13, 2026. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/02026514-9e89-47f5-b3e8-605186e90db6/2U3A8333.jpg News - Rockford’s Bascom brothers get to play for state title together; ‘It means the world to me’ - Make it stand out Rockford senior Dylan Gross celebrates after winning a Division 1 state semifinal game at The Breslin on Friday, March 13, 2026. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://www.westmichiganballers.com/news/rockford-senior-needed-playoff-run-to-reach-1000-career-points monthly 0.5 2026-03-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/7daafa2b-78ca-4520-a821-398273dd99dd/2U3A1495.jpg News - Rockford senior needed playoff run to reach 1,000 career points - Make it stand out Rockford senior Jake Bascom competes against Northview at Grand Rapids Community College on Jan. 31, 2026. He’s averaging 18 points per game. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://www.westmichiganballers.com/news/what-are-the-odds-of-two-friends-scoring-their-1000th-point-on-the-same-night monthly 0.5 2026-02-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/00249d22-d5cd-4acb-9418-27a00d0d8495/IMG_20260227_235201_341-2.jpg News - What are the odds of two friends scoring their 1,000th point on the same night? - Make it stand out Holland Christian’s Titus Spencer, left, poses with his friend Will Orme of Calvin Christian after a summer scrimmage in 2023. (Photo courtesy of Kyle Orme). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/da8a1ab8-1153-469e-bc4c-2410a29a7536/Titus+Spencer+1.jpg News - What are the odds of two friends scoring their 1,000th point on the same night? - Make it stand out Holland Christian’s Titus Spencer passes the ball during at The Invite at Calvin University on Saturday Dec. 13, 2025. He’s averaging 20 points per game this season. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/daca27f4-ea05-406b-a5df-00160a7beb26/2U3A7783.jpg News - What are the odds of two friends scoring their 1,000th point on the same night? - Make it stand out Calvin Christian’s Will Orme competes during a Fall Ball game on Oct. 5, 2025. He scored his 1,000th career point on Friday. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://www.westmichiganballers.com/news/freshman-sets-forest-hills-central-record-for-3-pointers monthly 0.5 2026-02-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/b467dd50-8278-4a66-98eb-08c6490f1cba/2U3A0929.jpg News - Freshman sets Forest Hills Central record for 3-pointers - Make it stand out Forest Hills Central freshman Kellen Paul scores on a layup in the fourth quarter of a district game against Ottawa Hills on Monday, Feb. 23, 2026. He set the school record for 3-pointers in a season with 78. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/cb7fcf12-0a77-47a1-a1d3-0baab2a28397/2U3A0867.jpg News - Freshman sets Forest Hills Central record for 3-pointers - Make it stand out Forest Hills Central freshman Kellen Paul drives past Ottawa Hills’ Cajuan Hureskin in a district game against Ottawa Hills on Monday, Feb. 23, 2026. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/db73048d-8cf7-4254-bd62-1b1f0618f24d/2U3A0853.jpg News - Freshman sets Forest Hills Central record for 3-pointers - Make it stand out Forest Hills Central senior Matt Sexton scores in the fourth quarter of a district game against Ottawa Hills on Monday, Feb. 23, 2026. He finished with 31 points. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://www.westmichiganballers.com/news/cam-ryans-named-a-finalist-for-michigan-mr-basketball monthly 0.5 2026-02-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/73a369c3-8cb4-4b77-800b-955de1da096f/2U3A3033.jpg News - Cam Ryans named a finalist for Michigan Mr. Basketball - Make it stand out Northview senior Cam Ryans competes at The Invite at Calvin University on Dec. 13, 2025. He will play at Western Michigan University next year. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://www.westmichiganballers.com/news/jovaan-daniels-sets-hudsonville-record-for-career-points monthly 0.5 2026-02-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/e1fe0103-a117-4266-886f-6bfd91c98d7d/2U3A7672-2.jpg News - Jovaan Daniels sets Hudsonville record for career points - Make it stand out Hudsonville senior Jovaan Daniels drives through two Muskegon defenders on Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026. He scored 20 points and became the school’s all-time leading scorer. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://www.westmichiganballers.com/news/shoulder-surgery-ends-season-for-byron-center-star monthly 0.5 2026-02-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/891f6361-4194-4878-bd7b-f9892b00a7bf/2U3A9206.jpg News - Shoulder surgery ends season for Byron Center star - Make it stand out Byron Center’s Cassius Bont puts up a shot over Forest Hills Central’s Will Schepel on Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2025. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/ff7f297b-828e-4f75-8f7a-f20dc965c792/2U3A8088.jpg News - Shoulder surgery ends season for Byron Center star - Make it stand out Byron Center’s Cassius Bont drives past Coopersville’s Nate DeWaal at the Cornerstone Holiday Tournament on Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2025. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://www.westmichiganballers.com/news/grand-rapids-catholic-central-fires-coach-chris-pearl monthly 0.5 2026-02-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/89e33e18-87f2-4ff8-aeb0-ce1a9aaa3904/2U3A6122.jpg News - Grand Rapids Catholic Central fires coach Chris Pearl - Make it stand out Coach Chris Pearl of Grand Rapids Catholic Central basketball at the Division 2 state semifinals at The Breslin Center on Friday, March 14, 2025. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://www.westmichiganballers.com/news/four-unity-christian-seniors-will-play-together-at-calvin-university monthly 0.5 2026-02-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/bbc15ef8-b059-4618-8642-7eda90b26081/2U3A6361.jpg News - Four Unity Christian seniors will play together at Calvin University - Make it stand out Unity Christian players, from left, Luke Tubergen, Kyler Berghuis, Jack Kamminga and Owen VanderWaal pose for a photo on Thursday, Feb. 2026. All four will go on to play basketball at Calvin University. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/8132ab45-3ef4-46f3-a81e-63617fcc4385/2U3A3008.jpg News - Four Unity Christian seniors will play together at Calvin University - Make it stand out From left, Josh Bremer, Owen VanderWaal, assistant coach Josh Berghuis, Kyler Berghuis and coach Scott Soodsma of Unity Christian basketball on Friday, Feb. 6, 2026. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/2c9c5852-7050-4292-b419-73a5277476a5/2U3A3152.jpg News - Four Unity Christian seniors will play together at Calvin University - Make it stand out Luke Tubergen of Unity Christian basketball on Friday, Feb. 6, 2026. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/852a26ec-808e-40b3-99a0-f331821436f8/2U3A7485.jpg News - Four Unity Christian seniors will play together at Calvin University - Make it stand out Unity Christian seniors, from left, Kyler Berghuis, Cody Walters, Brogan Sherd, Jack Kamminga and Owen VanderWaal at the Hudsonville Showcase on Saturday, Jan. 10, 2026. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://www.westmichiganballers.com/news/saugatuck-kid-might-be-the-nicest-player-in-west-michigan monthly 0.5 2026-02-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/d8e2072a-c281-4c28-9831-fbc386738dd2/Clark+Hamlin+and+Tommy+Bullinger.jpg News - Saugatuck kid might be the nicest player in West Michigan - Make it stand out Saugatuck High School sophomore Tommy Bullinger, right, chats with teammate Clark Hamlin during a game at Fennville on Saturday, Feb. 7, 2026. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/516cda96-4232-4238-8cce-b7bcc5bba0bc/2U3A4154.jpg News - Saugatuck kid might be the nicest player in West Michigan - Make it stand out Saugatuck High School sophomore Tommy Bullinger gets helped up during in the third quarter of a game at Fennville on Saturday, Feb. 7, 2026. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://www.westmichiganballers.com/news/hudsonville-star-reaches-1000-points-sets-sights-on-schools-all-time-record monthly 0.5 2026-02-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/519c5daa-9afd-4ca9-ac4c-b12de611fd66/2U3A7586.jpg News - Hudsonville star reaches 1,000 points, sets sights on school’s all-time record - Make it stand out Jovaan Daniels of Hudsonville puts up a shot against Caledonia at the Hudsonville Showcase on Saturday, Jan. 10, 2026. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://www.westmichiganballers.com/news/who-are-the-top-unsigned-seniors-in-grand-rapids monthly 0.5 2026-02-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/726f2d20-3f03-4a20-a02e-1a6e470e1f66/2U3A5391.jpg News - Who are the top unsigned seniors in Grand Rapids? - Make it stand out Brieland Watkins and Jordan McCoy of Grand Rapids Catholic Central at the Division 2 state semifinals at The Breslin Center on Friday, March 14, 2025. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/d6b72322-fb3a-46f6-94e6-4060551503f6/Screenshot+2026-02-07+at+12.33.37%E2%80%AFPM.png News - Who are the top unsigned seniors in Grand Rapids? - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.westmichiganballers.com/news/no-3-rockford-stuns-no-2-east-kentwood-at-the-buzzer monthly 0.5 2026-02-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/03eafd72-0eaa-42f7-9384-b12f26bb12e9/2U3A2572.jpg News - No. 3 Rockford stuns No. 2 East Kentwood at the buzzer - Make it stand out Rockford freshman Jace Opoku-Agyeman runs the offense in the third quarter. He would score the buzzer-beater in a 57-55 win over East Kentwood on Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2026. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/4f1e00d8-aae9-4b04-bcf2-a57387b8c9cb/2U3A2606.jpg News - No. 3 Rockford stuns No. 2 East Kentwood at the buzzer - Make it stand out Rockford sophomore Eli Wolfe is defended by East Kentwood’s Jaxson Tabor. He tied a career high with 28 points in a 57-55 win over East Kentwood on Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2026. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/e035e43f-3b0b-4635-bdb4-eb269ea02df4/2U3A2548.jpg News - No. 3 Rockford stuns No. 2 East Kentwood at the buzzer - Make it stand out East Kentwood junior CJ Reynolds sits on the sidelines with crutches after an injury in the second quarter on Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2026. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://www.westmichiganballers.com/news/hip-surgery-will-sideline-rockford-star-for-8-months-after-season-ends monthly 0.5 2026-02-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/6fdc73ed-4cba-4ea8-b71d-177c527c37ef/2U3A1483.jpg News - Hip surgery will sideline Rockford star for 8 months after season ends - Make it stand out Rockford guard Eli Wolfe drives past Northview’s Melo Garcia at the 2K26 Showcase at Grand Rapids Community College on Saturday, Jan. 31, 2026. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/7765867c-2078-443a-8a39-63bff7ba1c3c/2U3A1827.jpg News - Hip surgery will sideline Rockford star for 8 months after season ends - Make it stand out Rockford sophomore Eli Wolfe celebrates with teammates after beating Northview at the 2K26 Showcase at Grand Rapids Community College on Saturday, Jan. 31, 2026. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/36f92f02-3857-42f4-905e-4e479bb2f1b9/2U3A1838.jpg News - Hip surgery will sideline Rockford star for 8 months after season ends - Make it stand out Rockford guard Eli Wolfe (number 5) celebrates after beating Northview 48-43 at the 2K26 Showcase at Grand Rapids Community College on Saturday, Jan. 31, 2026. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://www.westmichiganballers.com/news/bascom-brothers-help-rockford-rally-past-northview-in-battle-of-titans monthly 0.5 2026-02-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/1f622f51-4f35-4189-9341-6b1056f55096/2U3A1365.jpg News - Bascom brothers help Rockford rally past Northview in battle of titans - Make it stand out Northview’s Cam Ryans and Rockford’s Jake Bascom battle for a loose ball in the first half at the 2K26 Showcase at Grand Rapids Community College on Saturday, Jan. 31, 2026. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/4590521e-2bf9-4324-815d-a2902882604c/2U3A1541.jpg News - Bascom brothers help Rockford rally past Northview in battle of titans - Make it stand out Rockford’s Josh Bascom drives to the basket in the first half at the 2K26 Showcase at Grand Rapids Community College on Saturday, Jan. 31, 2026. He scored 12 of his 14 points in the second half to win MVP honors. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://www.westmichiganballers.com/news/freshman-puts-on-a-show-at-showcase-for-catholic-central monthly 0.5 2026-02-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/b4cde272-d980-452d-8bb6-fa42d19f44b1/2U3A1073.jpg News - Freshman puts on a show at Showcase for Catholic Central - Make it stand out Grand Rapids Catholic Central freshman Miles Burgin dunks against L'Anse Creuse North at the 2K26 Showcase at Grand Rapids Community College on Saturday, Jan. 31, 2026. He finished with 22 points. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/7732f60f-0a12-4dbb-9e1b-f295bd98b394/2U3A1159-2.jpg News - Freshman puts on a show at Showcase for Catholic Central - Make it stand out Grand Rapids Catholic Central freshman Miles Burgin gets lifted up on the shoulders of his teammates after winning MVP honors at the 2K26 Showcase at Grand Rapids Community College on Saturday, Jan. 31, 2026. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/845d799e-1c29-417e-9523-b129c55fbbe8/2U3A1052.jpg News - Freshman puts on a show at Showcase for Catholic Central - Make it stand out Tommy Jandernoa, a senior at Grand Rapids Catholic Central, had six 3-pointers and 18 points at the 2K26 Showcase at Grand Rapids Community College on Saturday, Jan. 31, 2026. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://www.westmichiganballers.com/news/krosschell-gives-south-christian-another-scoring-weapon monthly 0.5 2026-01-31 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/dea309e0-9af0-412a-9e6d-6c4807448556/2U3A0653-2.jpg News - Krosschell gives South Christian another weapon on offense - Make it stand out South Christian senior Caleb Krosschell competes against Forest Hills Central on Friday, Jan. 30, 2026. He scored a game-high 20 points in a 58-49 win. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/9bc919b3-ddbb-4b0a-aabb-08751f0cf315/Krosschell+2.jpg News - Krosschell gives South Christian another weapon on offense - Make it stand out South Christian JV coach Jeff Krosschell and sons Caleb (2) and Tyler (21) pose on Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025 at the Cornerstone Holiday Tournament. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://www.westmichiganballers.com/news/sophomore-scoring-21-points-per-game-for-hot-fruitport-team monthly 0.5 2026-01-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/818b26a3-5e62-480f-82fb-7b98b07343e5/2U3A9847.jpg News - Sophomore scoring 21 points per game for hot Fruitport team - Make it stand out Fruitport sophomore Dexter Lillmars shoots a jumpshot against NorthPointe Christian on Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2026. He scored 21 points in the game. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/f2089fb7-5d2c-40d9-9976-df6ac314ffb5/2U3A9888.jpg News - Sophomore scoring 21 points per game for hot Fruitport team - Make it stand out Fruitport senior DayDay Williams puts up a shot over NorthPointe Christian’s Hudson Hornback on Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2026. He scored 21 points in the game. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/a25981e0-71c3-4c88-ab25-31d4d17601da/2U3A9956.jpg News - Sophomore scoring 21 points per game for hot Fruitport team - Make it stand out Fruitport sophomore Dexter Lillmars shoots a 3-pointer over NorthPointe Christian’s Josh Stokes on Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2026. They are travel ball teammates with the Grand Rapids Storm (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://www.westmichiganballers.com/news/high-school-athletes-can-cash-in-as-mhsaa-approves-nil monthly 0.5 2026-01-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/e0a502c3-bd6b-4691-9f60-67ca09f63f8f/2U3A6074.jpg News - High school athletes can cash in as MHSAA approves NIL - Make it stand out Brieland Watkins of Grand Rapids Catholic Central basketball at the Division 2 state semifinals at The Breslin Center on Friday, March 14, 2025. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://www.westmichiganballers.com/news/forest-hills-northern-coach-reaches-200-career-wins monthly 0.5 2026-01-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/dd74dfaa-1fd1-4d3e-b33b-e1f397b9dd92/2U3A9236.jpg News - Forest Hills Northern coach reaches 200 career wins - Make it stand out Forest Hills Northern coach Joe Soules on the sidelines during a game at Van Andel Arena on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/c7b88bb1-feab-497b-b0ea-95ec292bd060/2U3A8575.jpg News - Forest Hills Northern coach reaches 200 career wins - Make it stand out Forest Hills Northern coach Joe Soules and his daughters before a game at Van Andel Arena on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://www.westmichiganballers.com/news/gritty-kenowa-hills-having-one-of-the-best-seasons-in-school-history monthly 0.5 2026-01-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/75ccdb69-96af-4d2b-8aae-556de1550c72/2U3A5341.jpg News - Gritty Kenowa Hills having one of the best seasons in school history - Make it stand out Kenowa Hills senior Keegan Garvin is helped up by teammate George Rauschenburg after drawing an offensive foul in a 62-37 win over Cedar Springs on Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2026. It helped the Knights improve to 10-0. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/314931b1-aa18-49f0-8099-6018f78319f5/2U3A5184.jpg News - Gritty Kenowa Hills having one of the best seasons in school history - Make it stand out Kenowa Hills senior guard Frank Arnold pushes the ball up court in a 62-37 win over Cedar Springs on Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2026. He had a team-high 14 points. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/fd496a41-6dc2-4560-b4f2-7f66b71d030e/2U3A5387.jpg News - Gritty Kenowa Hills having one of the best seasons in school history - Make it stand out Kenowa Hills senior Keegan Garvin, left, gets tangled up with Cedar Springs’ Brayden Jacobs in the fourth quarter. Garvin would be ejected after shoving Jacobs out of bounds. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/7a70755c-9b38-4e48-9a09-39326c9178f2/2U3A5082.jpg News - Gritty Kenowa Hills having one of the best seasons in school history - Make it stand out Kenowa Hills senior Brody Willick dribbles the ball up court against Cedar Springs on Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2026. He’s been on varsity for three years. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/a1365ba4-0791-459f-ba23-dd62dcca685f/Screenshot+2026-01-07+at+8.15.40%E2%80%AFAM.png News - Gritty Kenowa Hills having one of the best seasons in school history - Make it stand out On the left, the lone boys basketball trophy in the Kenowa Hills trophy case, the 1976-77 team that won the conference title and set the school record with 20 wins. On the right, first-year coach Adam Gulick has his team off to the hottest start in recent memory. (Photos | Lenny Padilla). https://www.westmichiganballers.com/news/future-is-bright-for-6-foot-8-freshman-at-grand-rapids-christian monthly 0.5 2026-01-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/a99b8b7f-84df-484e-8d88-8d7ade7c8eba/2U3A4833.jpg News - Future is bright for 6-foot-8 freshman at Grand Rapids Christian - Make it stand out Grand Rapids Christian freshman Pabegg Anyijong puts up a shot against Portage Northern on Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026. It was the first varsity game for the 6-foot-8 center. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/07a43f2c-83fe-439e-8773-0b7b19c25726/2U3A4639.jpg News - Future is bright for 6-foot-8 freshman at Grand Rapids Christian - Make it stand out Grand Rapids Christian freshman Pabegg Anyijong grabs and offensive rebound and puts up a shot against Portage Northern on Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026. He finished with 10 points in limited minutes. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/de160a74-51fb-4898-a38d-bfae79b524d9/2U3A4585.jpg News - Future is bright for 6-foot-8 freshman at Grand Rapids Christian - Make it stand out Grand Rapids Christian coach Eric Taylor, center, gives freshman Pabegg Anyijong instructions during a timeout in a game against Portage Northern on Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://www.westmichiganballers.com/news/forest-hills-northern-guard-reaches-1000-career-points monthly 0.5 2026-01-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/343408bb-c5c8-4ae7-852e-1bd65d81755d/2U3A2441.jpg News - Forest Hills Northern guard reaches 1,000 career points - Make it stand out Forest Hills Northern guard Kyle Brown drives to the basket at the Cornerstone Holiday Tournament on Dec. 30, 2025. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/bd9bca7f-2d3b-4d9b-8ddf-8d8237e9d247/2U3A2569.jpg News - Forest Hills Northern guard reaches 1,000 career points - Make it stand out Forest Hills Northern’s Kyle Brown is helped up by teammate Cade Price after picking up a loose ball at the Cornerstone Holiday Tournament on Dec. 30, 2025. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://www.westmichiganballers.com/news/grandville-lands-talented-transfer-in-the-middle-of-the-season monthly 0.5 2025-12-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/e165d71f-aa9d-45dd-9b94-473f5f057264/2U3A0748-2.jpg News - Grandville lands talented transfer in the middle of the season - Make it stand out Isaiah Guyton watches during warmups as Grandville played Caledonia at Van Andel Arena on Saturday, Dec. 27, 2025. Guyton transferred to Grandville this week. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/64673aca-6de4-4a4b-8f81-52d6c3b006ed/2U3A1201-2.jpg News - Grandville lands talented transfer in the middle of the season - Make it stand out Isaiah Guyton, second from left, sits on the bench as Grandville played Caledonia at Van Andel Arena on Saturday, Dec. 27, 2025. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/197fed0f-041d-4481-9222-6382df38c82f/2U3A5532.jpg News - Grandville lands talented transfer in the middle of the season - Make it stand out Isaiah Guyton is shown playing for Godwin Heights against West Ottawa on Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2024. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://www.westmichiganballers.com/news/notebook-gr-christian-coach-a-hall-of-famer-in-germany monthly 0.5 2025-12-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/506a7f5f-ebb0-47fe-9af1-1936c5ac42a0/IMG_20251226_220458-2.jpg News - Notebook: GR Christian coach a hall of famer in Germany - Make it stand out Grand Rapids Christian boys basketball coach Eric Taylor flew to Bonn, Germany, this week to be inducted into the Telekom Basket Bonn basketball hall of fame. He played for the team in the early 1990s. (Courtesy photo of Eric Taylor). https://www.westmichiganballers.com/news/greenville-senior-gets-1000th-point-and-reveals-college-commitment monthly 0.5 2025-12-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/ba19c7b1-3ee9-48bf-8020-539b94fd74ef/2U3A9893-2.jpg News - Greenville senior gets 1,000th point and reveals college commitment - Make it stand out Greenville senior Michael Lindquist reached 1,000 career points on Tuesday, Dec. 23, 2025 at the Cornerstone University Holiday Tournament. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/ba2b588b-be96-4a9b-9bd6-9470157bed49/2U3A9768-2.jpg News - Greenville senior gets 1,000th point and reveals college commitment - Make it stand out Greenville senior Michael Lindquist shoots a 3-pointer over Forest Hills Central’s Kellen Paul in the Cornerstone Holiday Tournament on Tuesday, Dec. 23, 2025. He finished with 12 points. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://www.westmichiganballers.com/news/hot-shooting-freshman-scores-31-points-for-forest-hills-central monthly 0.5 2025-12-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/e379aba4-5894-4891-afad-e32a03eef959/2U3A7077.JPG News - Hot-shooting freshman scores 31 points for Forest Hills Central - Make it stand out Forest Hills Central freshman Kellen Paul puts up a shot against Allendale on Saturday, Dec. 20, 2025. He had a career-high 31 points in the game. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/1edc5c24-6c6b-4043-9ffe-c352f6b56db3/2U3A7101.JPG News - Hot-shooting freshman scores 31 points for Forest Hills Central - Make it stand out Forest Hills Central freshman Kellen Paul, left, and Allendale’s Kaleb Gould were honored as team MVPs at the Cornerstone University Holiday Tournament on Saturday, Dec. 20, 2025. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://www.westmichiganballers.com/news/holland-christians-titus-spencer-looking-for-a-college-to-take-a-chance-on-him monthly 0.5 2025-12-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/29bbba22-7e40-4a53-a204-9b3677db25ef/G8UJxneWEAE9NMQ.jpg News - Holland Christian’s Titus Spencer looking for a college to take a chance on him - Make it stand out Holland Christian senior Titus Spencer passes the ball against Grandville at The Invite at Calvin University on Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025. He scored 28 points in the game. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/42103bf6-8608-4091-b641-52907e8801c4/Titus+Spencer+3.jpg News - Holland Christian’s Titus Spencer looking for a college to take a chance on him - Make it stand out Holland Christian senior Titus Spencer shoots a 3-pointer against South Christian on Friday, Dec. 5, 2025. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/ae9ba8a2-46b0-4fef-8e87-bb7d8810a94c/2U3A8026.jpg News - Holland Christian’s Titus Spencer looking for a college to take a chance on him - Make it stand out Titus Spencer of Holland Christian at the Hope College team camp on June 12, 2025. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://www.westmichiganballers.com/news/zichterman-brothers-are-part-of-a-youth-moment-at-south-christian monthly 0.5 2025-12-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/e84895b5-8a27-41f8-96a3-71ad97a3ccec/zichtermans.jpg News - Zichterman brothers lead a youth movement at South Christian - Make it stand out Brothers Crew Zichterman, left, and Max Zichterman will play together for the first time on the South Christian varsity team. Crew is a freshman and Max is a junior. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/7a2b1830-6bdb-47a0-a939-eb04b3770230/2U3A9404.jpg News - Zichterman brothers lead a youth movement at South Christian - Make it stand out South Christian coach Taylor Johnson talks to his team during a practice on Nov. 25, 2025. The roster has just five returning players. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/6c39dc1f-9e93-4d10-87a7-841abf27218f/2U3A9388.jpg News - Zichterman brothers lead a youth movement at South Christian - Make it stand out South Christian freshman Dax Blackport, left, and senior Josh Fles workout during a practice on Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2025. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/78d900dc-7186-4f88-949e-45b1a7c253d5/2U3A9380.jpg News - Zichterman brothers lead a youth movement at South Christian - Make it stand out South Christian freshman Crew Zichterman goes through a drill with coach Taylor Johnson on Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2025. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/f200485c-7f83-4826-afdb-cd6119b67ad7/2U3A9396.jpg News - Zichterman brothers lead a youth movement at South Christian - Make it stand out South Christian players, from left, JJ Modderman, Brody Shilts, Caleb Krosschell, Peyton Kool and Charlie Vermaas during a practice on Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2025. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://www.westmichiganballers.com/news/lions-receiver-isaac-teslaa-cheers-for-unity-christian-at-the-football-state-finals monthly 0.5 2025-11-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/b5a3deff-0675-4d99-bd62-90ef508959ba/Isaac+TeSlaa+2.jpg News - Lions receiver Isaac TeSlaa cheers for Unity Christian at the football state finals - Make it stand out Detroit Lions wide receiver Isaac TeSlaa signs autographs for young fans at Ford Field before the start of the Division 4 football state title game on Friday, Nov. 28, 2025. He was there to root on his alma mater Unity Christian High School. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/0852fa5c-13b0-43d8-b61a-9bb0e79f7625/Isaac+TeSlaa+1.jpg News - Lions receiver Isaac TeSlaa cheers for Unity Christian at the football state finals - Make it stand out Detroit Lions wide receiver Isaac TeSlaa chats with reporters at Ford Field before the start of the Division 4 football state title game on Friday, Nov. 28, 2025. He was there to root on his alma mater Unity Christian High School. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://www.westmichiganballers.com/news/northview-basketball-has-a-new-look-and-new-coach-this-season monthly 0.5 2025-11-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/a982ff32-0268-46a7-9caa-1bd134ce49fc/2U3A1216.jpg News - Northview basketball has a new look and new coach this season - Make it stand out New Northview coach Brandoen Guyton stands next to Cam Ryans, left, and Jackson Mason during a preseason game against Grandville on Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2025. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/c0523404-9948-44b7-a9d9-8a9b374dd8b9/2U3A1295.jpg News - Northview basketball has a new look and new coach this season - Make it stand out Northview junior Anthony Willis pushes the ball up court during a preseason game against Grandville on Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2025. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://www.westmichiganballers.com/news/gr-catholic-central-loses-its-best-player-for-the-season monthly 0.5 2025-11-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/d057a3fe-6428-4178-840e-d5bed01b7150/2U3A7292-2.jpg News - GR Catholic Central loses its best player for the season - Make it stand out Grand Rapids Catholic Central senior Zay Larthridge, center, watches a scrimmage from the bench at Hudsonville with teammates Collin Lott and Tommy Jandernoa on Thursday, Nov. 20, 2025. Larthridge tore his ACL and is out for the season. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/8ffafb1e-442c-4f4a-8b91-1fe108d9f294/2U3A5925.jpg News - GR Catholic Central loses its best player for the season - Make it stand out Zay Larthridge of Grand Rapids Catholic Central basketball at the Division 2 state semifinals at The Breslin Center on Friday, March 14, 2025. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://www.westmichiganballers.com/news/who-will-have-a-breakout-season-heres-10-to-watch monthly 0.5 2025-11-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/0e2a15b3-638e-47bf-94bb-db1ee521f19a/Screenshot+2025-11-12+at+12.22.59%E2%80%AFPM.png News - Who will have a breakout basketball season? Here’s 10 to watch - Make it stand out East Kentwood junior Andrew Kenyi, left, and Hudsonville junior Alex Armstrong could have huge seasons this year. (Photos | Lenny Padilla). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/a63f07e2-3726-4560-8e60-2126a2287003/2U3A4503.jpg News - Who will have a breakout basketball season? Here’s 10 to watch - Make it stand out West Michigan Premier AAU teammates, from left, Majok Ajuong (East Kentwood), Makai Campos (West Ottawa), Alex Armstrong (Hudsonville), Harper Huntington (Grand Haven), Dau Dau (East Kentwood), Ben Geerdes (Caledonia) and Max Zichterman (South Christian) during a practice on Wednesday, April 30, 2025. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://www.westmichiganballers.com/news/how-did-division-ii-northwood-beat-a-di-basketball-team monthly 0.5 2025-11-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/1270fffb-99f3-4ec5-8c2a-2ab0870885a6/2U3A2008.jpg News - How did Division II Northwood beat a DI basketball team? - Make it stand out Northwood University guard Brayden Szamrej pushes the ball up court during an exhibition game at Grand Valley State University on Friday, Nov. 7, 2025. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/2f81e8c9-0bf8-45a6-8a28-fbe889c445ff/2U3A2173.jpg News - How did Division II Northwood beat a DI basketball team? - Make it stand out Northwood University junior Jamison Eklund during an exhibition game at Grand Valley State University on Friday, Nov. 7, 2025. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/a09823a7-bda7-4d19-930e-bdaf7a1a6560/2U3A1995.jpg News - How did Division II Northwood beat a DI basketball team? - Make it stand out The Northwood University basketball team during an exhibition game at Grand Valley State University on Friday, Nov. 7, 2025. They beat GVSU. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://www.westmichiganballers.com/news/ten-talented-freshmen-to-watch-in-west-michigan-this-season monthly 0.5 2025-09-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/c7f63a56-a7e6-4e35-a40e-650c157f5825/freshmen.jpg News - Ten talented freshmen to watch in West Michigan this season - Make it stand out From left, A.J. Lambers (Muskegon), Jace Opoku-Agyeman (Rockford) and Kellen Paul (Forest Hills Central), pose at the Bank Hoops Underclassman All-State Camp in August 2025. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/1e135a08-fd5c-4fdd-8097-7c844db47569/2U3A5032.jpg News - Ten talented freshmen to watch in West Michigan this season - Make it stand out Mbeny Makuag of East Kentwood at the PrepHoops Freshman Showcase on Saturday, Sept. 8, 2025. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/30cf237f-c0ac-49fb-b734-93868924abb8/2U3A4791.jpg News - Ten talented freshmen to watch in West Michigan this season - Make it stand out From left, Drew Cabana, Jake Lundberg (Rockford), Miles Burgin (Grand Rapids Catholic Central), Landen Lee (Wyoming) and Cortae Towns (Hudsonville) at the PrepHoops Freshman Showcase on Saturday, Sept. 8, 2025. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/3075605b-b867-4b9a-b285-d22b5d43407b/2U3A4908.jpg News - Ten talented freshmen to watch in West Michigan this season - Make it stand out Crew Zichterman (South Christian) hits a 3-pointer at the PrepHoops Freshman Showcase on Saturday, Sept. 8, 2025. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://www.westmichiganballers.com/news/hudsonville-sharpshooter-is-one-of-the-best-guards-in-the-state monthly 0.5 2025-09-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/e64a988c-ae6a-433c-bd12-2b475fd96ba3/2U3A3861.jpg News - Hudsonville sharpshooter becoming ‘one of the best guards in the state’ - Make it stand out Hudsonville’s Jovaan Daniels shoots a 3-pointer against Forest Hills Central on Jan. 28, 2025. He averaged 15.5 points as a junior last season. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/447c1ab6-9186-4a18-8a7f-6e83bbf88a56/2U3A9883.jpg News - Hudsonville sharpshooter becoming ‘one of the best guards in the state’ - Make it stand out Jovaan Daniels, while playing with Michigan Unified, puts up a shot over Brooks Hadden at the Wes Leonard Showcase at Byron Center High School on May 9, 2025. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://www.westmichiganballers.com/news/why-jah-hatchett-committed-to-a-division-1-school-in-connecticut monthly 0.5 2025-09-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/8b559db9-593a-4878-aac7-631f10565c55/2U3A1454.jpg News - Why Jah Hatchett committed to a Division 1 school in Connecticut - Make it stand out Jah Hatchett plays with the Grand Rapids Storm during the Rumble in the Rapids on April 26, 2025. He played with the Storm since sixth grade. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/f3cbefdf-6112-42eb-a785-2dcc5534a093/2U3A0078.jpg News - Why Jah Hatchett committed to a Division 1 school in Connecticut - Make it stand out Jah Hatchett plays at the BCAM basketball team camp at GVSU on June 23, 2024. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/ac7c915d-6a40-4a9c-8126-77a37f4716f0/2U3A3077.jpg News - Why Jah Hatchett committed to a Division 1 school in Connecticut - Make it stand out Jah Hatchett (11) holds the trophy after his Grand Rapids Storm team won the Brawl for the Ball in 2022. All of his Storm teammates are now playing college basketball. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://www.westmichiganballers.com/news/basketball-legend-david-kool-to-enter-wmu-hall-of-fame monthly 0.5 2025-09-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/191a4a0f-6521-423e-94c5-b874f8db9af6/2U3A1987.jpg News - Basketball legend David Kool to enter WMU Hall of Fame - Make it stand out South Christian Athletic Director David Kool plays in an alumni basketball game on Friday, Dec. 29, 2023. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/abc2fcf1-4f1a-4666-befd-98aaa0571269/2U3A5557.jpg News - Basketball legend David Kool to enter WMU Hall of Fame - Make it stand out South Christian Athletic Director David Kool hands a regional football championship trophy to Seth Ritsema on Nov. 4, 2022. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://www.westmichiganballers.com/news/why-isaiah-guyton-chose-a-prep-school-over-godwin-heights monthly 0.5 2025-08-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/26bdcf91-680c-4760-a969-e4dbbb4432da/2U3A4005.jpg News - Why Isaiah Guyton chose a prep school over Godwin Heights - Make it stand out Isaiah Guyton plays with Team Hustle during the Rumble in the Rapids AAU tournament on April 27, 2025. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://www.westmichiganballers.com/news/former-prep-star-evan-bruinsma-still-playing-pro-basketball-after-10-years monthly 0.5 2025-08-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/22ca1684-88e7-40a4-b226-ca0309bad608/2U3A6585.jpg News - Former prep star Evan Bruinsma still playing pro basketball after 10 years - Make it stand out Evan Bruinsma shoots a jump shot during the Highland Premier Elite Run pickup game on Tuesday, July 29, 2025 in Hudsonville, Mich. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/a0956908-9119-4ac5-8d0e-96a51bf0f082/2U3A6520.jpg News - Former prep star Evan Bruinsma still playing pro basketball after 10 years - Make it stand out Evan Bruinsma, left, is guarded by 6-foot-10 Owen Hardy during the Highland Premier Elite Run pickup game on Tuesday, July 29, 2025 in Hudsonville, Mich. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/9d90c69f-dcbc-44a4-bb48-0e2ae19d99df/2U3A6569.jpg News - Former prep star Evan Bruinsma still playing pro basketball after 10 years - Make it stand out Evan Bruinsma takes a break between games during the Highland Premier Elite Run on Tuesday, July 29, 2025 in Hudsonville, Mich. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://www.westmichiganballers.com/news/marcus-bingham-signs-with-a-russian-basketball-team monthly 0.5 2025-07-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/bb87e9a1-41ee-473a-a173-d7b2fe58a160/2U3A6210.jpg News - Marcus Bingham signs with a Russian basketball team - Make it stand out Marcus Bingham Jr. shoots a jumper during a pick-up basketball game at Hudsonville High School on Tuesday, July 29, 2025. The former MSU star will play in Russia this season. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/dcfabf42-c225-49b1-a6f3-b0356c48523a/2U3A6741.jpg News - Marcus Bingham signs with a Russian basketball team - Make it stand out Marcus Bingham Jr. plays during a pick-up basketball game at Hudsonville High School on Tuesday, July 29, 2025. The 7-foot Bingham is guarded by 6-foot-10 Owen Hardy, who plays at Ferris State. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://www.westmichiganballers.com/news/five-west-michigan-standouts-from-the-brawl-for-the-ball monthly 0.5 2025-07-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/232f580c-63d8-4aa0-98b7-16fd0318fd9d/2U3A5754.jpg News - Five West Michigan standouts from the Brawl for the Ball - Make it stand out Grandville’s Anthony Richardson had a breakout performance at the Brawl for the Ball for his West Michigan Premier 17U team on July 18-20, 2025 in Grand Rapids, Mich. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/0febe463-3fdf-460d-8f85-111e4e575562/HH.jpg News - Five West Michigan standouts from the Brawl for the Ball - Make it stand out Grand Haven’s Harper Huntington drained 22 3-pointers and averaged 14.5 points per game at the Brawl for the Ball for his West Michigan Premier 16U team on July 18-20, 2025 in Grand Rapids, Mich. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://www.westmichiganballers.com/news/little-known-east-kentwood-junior-could-become-a-star monthly 0.5 2025-07-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/37738080-0eb0-461c-87ee-1525de7ded36/2U3A5413.jpg News - Little-known East Kentwood junior has star potential - Make it stand out Jaxson Tabor brings the ball up court while playing with West Michigan Premier 16U at the Brawl for the Ball in Grand Rapids, Mich., on Sunday, July 20, 2025. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/c3bcb1ac-ace7-4981-a58e-a4aa73e6d0f3/2U3A4240.jpg News - Little-known East Kentwood junior has star potential - Make it stand out East Kentwood junior Jaxson Tabor competes at the BCAM team camp at Grand Valley State University on June 21, 2025. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/2d84a460-93ad-44d6-93d4-99148118bf7b/2U3A5300.jpg News - Little-known East Kentwood junior has star potential - Make it stand out Jaxson Tabor shoots a jumpshot while playing with West Michigan Premier 16U at the Brawl for the Ball in Grand Rapids, Mich., on Saturday, July 19, 2025. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/c6e68bbe-a72a-4ad1-9327-91eacc56952c/2U3A4000.jpg News - Little-known East Kentwood junior has star potential - Make it stand out Jaxson Tabor easily throws down a reverse dunk during a practice with West Michigan Premier on Wednesday, July 16, 2025. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://www.westmichiganballers.com/news/a-pair-of-rockford-sophomores-get-a-division-i-offer-from-cmu monthly 0.5 2025-07-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/a9ec8360-3c07-4394-89bd-f1dface5503c/2U3A5603.jpg News - A pair of Rockford sophomores get a Division I offer from CMU - Make it stand out From left, Rockford’s Josh Bascom, Eli Wolfe and Jake Bascom check into a Fall Ball game on Sunday, Oct. 6, 2024 in Grand Rapids. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://www.westmichiganballers.com/news/new-godwin-heights-coach-is-a-familiar-face-to-wolverine-fans monthly 0.5 2025-07-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/9e57fbad-0b4c-4959-b759-7d4a0f5c3b2f/499252175_1223596643105789_7135291985007279107_n-1.jpg News - New Godwin Heights coach is familiar with the program - Make it stand out Braima Hai was a star basketball player at Godwin Heights and now he’s the new varsity basketball coach. (Graphic from Godwin Heights). https://www.westmichiganballers.com/news/how-did-former-pistons-star-lindsey-hunter-end-up-as-the-new-coach-in-rural-sparta monthly 0.5 2025-07-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/6256be6f-947b-470a-afdf-e0efd18cedf3/Screenshot+2025-07-03+at+1.36.01%E2%80%AFPM.png News - How did former Pistons star Lindsey Hunter end up as the new coach in rural Sparta? - Make it stand out Lindsey Hunter helped the Detroit Pistons win the 2004 NBA Championship. On July 2, 2025, he was hired as the boys basketball coach at Sparta High School in Sparta, Mich. (Photo | Scott Cunningham of Getty Images). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/7bb5e935-abeb-441f-a1ef-42fef5e31fe3/2U3A4523.jpg News - How did former Pistons star Lindsey Hunter end up as the new coach in rural Sparta? - Make it stand out Sparta basketball players, from left, Sawyer Jansma, Wyatt Burleson, Landen Reister and Grady Busen during in a regional semifinal game on Thursday, March 6, 2025. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/956e0f42-d575-4393-84d0-02b5a7edd1bb/2U3A1978.jpg News - How did former Pistons star Lindsey Hunter end up as the new coach in rural Sparta? - Make it stand out Sparta’s Tyler Pangborn during in a basketball team camp at Wyoming High School on June 27, 2024. He will be a senior for the Spartans this fall. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://www.westmichiganballers.com/news/godwin-heights-senior-is-one-of-the-more-underrated-players-in-west-michigan monthly 0.5 2025-07-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/9e9fe178-35e3-40ce-8fbb-661d65b0aec3/2U3A5532.jpg News - Godwin Heights senior is one of the more underrated players in West Michigan - Make it stand out Godwin Heights’ Isaiah Guyton drives to the basket against West Ottawa on Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2024. He averaged 15 points and 10 rebounds last season. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/791c6b90-7755-4d6c-b4f8-c5a021aef00a/2U3A5585.jpg News - Godwin Heights senior is one of the more underrated players in West Michigan - Make it stand out Godwin Heights’ Isaiah Guyton shoots a 3-pointer against West Ottawa on Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2024. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://www.westmichiganballers.com/news/rockfords-jake-bascom-commits-to-central-michigan monthly 0.5 2025-06-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/21d27326-4528-40ab-8218-a7f5b216c4dc/2U3A3804.jpg News - Rockford’s Jake Bascom commits to play at Central Michigan - Make it stand out Rockford senior Jake Bascom pushes the ball up court against Wayne Memorial at the BCAM team camp at Grand Valley State on June 21, 2025. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/fb14616a-c847-4c09-824b-758fb9b62300/2U3A0459.jpg News - Rockford’s Jake Bascom commits to play at Central Michigan - Make it stand out Rockford’s Jake Bascom, left, and younger brother Josh Bascom compete at the BCAM team camp on at Grand Valley State on June 22, 2024. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://www.westmichiganballers.com/news/grand-rapids-christian-star-picks-his-first-division-i-offer monthly 0.5 2025-06-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/70ff6a82-486a-47de-b96a-f6c536682432/2U3A5330.jpg News - Grand Rapids Christian star picks his first Division I offer - Make it stand out Carl Thompson, of Grand Rapids Christian, competes against Detroit Summit Academy at the BCAM team camp at Grand Valley State on June 21, 2025. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://www.westmichiganballers.com/news/cam-ryans-having-a-strong-summer-never-considered-leaving-northview monthly 0.5 2025-06-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/a38d947d-74b9-4c28-9ca7-501f31ab9b33/2U3A4876.jpg News - Cam Ryans having a strong summer, never considered leaving Northview - Make it stand out Northview senior Cam Ryans puts up a shot against Wayne Memorial at the BCAM team camp at Grand Valley State University on Saturday, June 21, 2025. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/8f08bd3d-2440-4227-aebc-4f69145b5f46/2U3A4885.jpg News - Cam Ryans having a strong summer, never considered leaving Northview - Make it stand out Northview senior Cam Ryans puts takes a 3-pointer against Wayne Memorial at the BCAM team camp at Grand Valley State University on Saturday, June 21, 2025. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://www.westmichiganballers.com/news/northview-lands-talented-transfer-brayden-williams monthly 0.5 2025-06-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/d5a728a3-90ff-4e59-aca1-6a176260dea9/2U3A4734.jpg News - Northview lands talented transfer Brayden Williams - Make it stand out Northview junior Brayden Williams competes against Brother Rice at the BCAM team camp at Grand Valley State on Saturday, June 21, 2025. He transferred last week from Wyoming High. (Phoro | Lenny Padilla). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/502b0de4-d744-4d18-a5e9-d68068e9ee3d/2U3A4742.jpg News - Northview lands talented transfer Brayden Williams - Make it stand out Northview players, from left, Anthony Willis, Brayden Williams, Cam Ryans and Izzy Hatibu at the BCAM team camp at Grand Valley State on Saturday, June 21, 2025. Williams transferred last week from Wyoming High. (Phoro | Lenny Padilla). https://www.westmichiganballers.com/news/walking-wounded-a-lot-of-injured-players-missed-bcam monthly 0.5 2025-06-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/27f3dce4-5929-4db0-9b07-c0b10b62e9f6/carter+wade.jpg News - Walking wounded: A lot of injured players missed BCAM - Make it stand out Grandville junior Carter Wade uses a mobility scooter to get around the gym at the BCAM team camp on Saturday, June 21, 2025. He had a torn ligament repaired in his ankle. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/02173268-acf0-4954-8812-bdbbccf0c7eb/rockford+boys.jpg News - Walking wounded: A lot of injured players missed BCAM - Make it stand out Rockford’s Dylan Gross, center, and Josh Bascom, sit on the bench in matching walking boots at the BCAM team camp on Saturday, June 21, 2025. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/d49b703b-5202-4039-89ba-02f0278bf742/alex+armstrong.jpg News - Walking wounded: A lot of injured players missed BCAM - Make it stand out Hudsonville’s Alex Armstrong, left, and Levi VanderVeen sit on the bench at the BCAM team camp on Saturday, June 21, 2025. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://www.westmichiganballers.com/news/why-top-incoming-freshman-chose-rockford-over-northview monthly 0.5 2025-06-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/692af102-f583-47f1-9abd-3bc6b55fb7e0/2U3A6685.jpg News - Why top incoming freshman chose Rockford over Northview - Make it stand out Rockford freshman Jace Opoku-Agyeman puts up a shot during the Grand Valley Shootout on Sunday, June 8, 2025 at Grand Valley State University. It was his first time playing with his new team. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/ca8ac136-1624-412e-9e6e-a213a09a85d8/2U3A6711.jpg News - Why top incoming freshman chose Rockford over Northview - Make it stand out Rockford freshman Jace Opoku-Agyeman, center, with his new teammates during the Grand Valley Shootout on Sunday, June 8, 2025 at Grand Valley State University. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/de22901d-bc22-45f7-b468-9fdd62be74e4/2U3A6679.jpg News - Why top incoming freshman chose Rockford over Northview - Make it stand out Rockford freshman Jace Opoku-Agyeman shoots a 3-pointer during the Grand Valley Shootout on Sunday, June 8, 2025 at Grand Valley State University. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://www.westmichiganballers.com/news/notebook-future-wmu-teammates-play-together-for-the-first-time monthly 0.5 2025-06-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/d71ec482-61ad-4457-86c4-b0a20ff1f90c/2U3A5948.jpg News - Notebook: Future WMU teammates play together for the first time - Make it stand out From left, Brady Swartz, E.J. Ryans, Max Burton, Carson Vis and Camden Thompson won a 5-on-5 pickup game on May 27, 2025 at Hudsonville. The five will all be teammates at Western Michigan University in the fall. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/ad5a4bba-8b38-4042-b471-21d3c380a0eb/2U3A5293.jpg News - Notebook: Future WMU teammates play together for the first time - Make it stand out Carson Vis, who graduated from South Christian recently, shoots a 3-pointer during the Highland Premier Elite Runs on May 27, 2025 at Hudsonville. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/aa14c1c4-f502-4992-9d25-0f4b40771b8a/2U3A5508.jpg News - Notebook: Future WMU teammates play together for the first time - Make it stand out Jah Hatchett had his arm in a sling after injuring his shoulder recently. Here he is watching the Highland Premier Elite Runs on May 27, 2025 at Hudsonville. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/e61c5a4b-2d0f-42d2-8739-f3ca1f028992/2U3A0615.jpg News - Notebook: Future WMU teammates play together for the first time - Make it stand out Holland Christian senior Grant VanderZee spikes the ball during a boys volleyball Division 2 state quarterfinal on Tuesday, June 3, 2025. He was named the state’s Mr. Volleyball. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/3aa7407b-4817-4fef-9990-21060b7b9dbb/Bernard+-2.jpg News - Notebook: Future WMU teammates play together for the first time - Make it stand out New West Catholic coach Bernard Varnesdeel watches B3 play at the Wes Leonard Showcase in Byron Center on May 17, 2025. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/ad79b639-031b-43f7-9156-75a4ee025782/Trey+Sloothaak+LJ.jpg News - Notebook: Future WMU teammates play together for the first time - Make it stand out Zeeland West’s Trey Sloothaak competes in the long jump at a Division 1 track and field regional at Zeeland on Thursday, May 15, 2025. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://www.westmichiganballers.com/news/northview-coach-david-chana-lands-a-new-job-in-florida monthly 0.5 2025-05-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/c4699bb1-c491-4924-89e9-b8de5bef1cf7/2U3A1821.jpg News - Northview coach David Chana lands a new job in Florida - Make it stand out Former Northview coach David Chana poses with Cam Ryans after he scored his 1,000th career point on Thursday, Jan. 23, 2025. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/51157b89-ed13-4c8d-96e0-1f83ad8f4e46/2U3A7338.jpg News - Northview coach David Chana lands a new job in Florida - Make it stand out Coach David Chana on the sidelines during a game at Wayland on Friday, Feb. 7, 2025. He had a record of 102-34 during his seven seasons at Northview. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://www.westmichiganballers.com/news/playing-travel-basketball-when-you-live-up-north-has-its-challenges monthly 0.5 2025-05-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/dd3ac7e8-875b-4cb7-bcdb-a27013ecc99a/2U3A9855.jpg News - Playing travel basketball when you live Up North has its challenges - Make it stand out Jacob Plamondon of Michigan Unified dunks during the Wes Leonard Showcase in Byron Center on Saturday, May 10, 2025. He goes to Maple City Glen Lake High School. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/cf2b8175-c1cb-4d26-93cf-b41c480604b1/2U3A9307.jpg News - Playing travel basketball when you live Up North has its challenges - Make it stand out Ellis Malpass of the Grand Rapids Storm competes during the Wes Leonard Showcase in Byron Center on Saturday, May 10, 2025. He goes to East Jordan High School. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/95275970-9435-4c1a-b253-a5f80fad3c43/2U3A9915.jpg News - Playing travel basketball when you live Up North has its challenges - Make it stand out Jacob Plamondon of Michigan Unified posts up during the Wes Leonard Showcase in Byron Center on Saturday, May 10, 2025. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/6a4550fd-3339-466c-86ae-ac525d24c769/2U3A9693.jpg News - Playing travel basketball when you live Up North has its challenges - Make it stand out Carter Grubb of West Michigan Premier shoots a 3-pointer at the Wes Leonard Showcase in Byron Center on Saturday, May 10, 2025. He goes to Traverse City West High School. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/2c0b7a2e-c74e-45b5-bfae-9dd66f10530c/2U3A9664.jpg News - Playing travel basketball when you live Up North has its challenges - Make it stand out Carter Grubb of West Michigan Premier dives for a loose ball at the Wes Leonard Showcase in Byron Center on Saturday, May 10, 2025. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/2ce3406f-2201-4cc0-b79e-0a465db66dcd/2U3A3806.jpg News - Playing travel basketball when you live Up North has its challenges - Make it stand out Cash Bont, left, and teammate Ellis Malpass of the Grand Rapids Storm during the Storm Classic on April 12, 2025. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/dab7d674-d7fa-4b8f-af4c-9cf44aa47bd0/Main+map.jpg News - Playing travel basketball when you live Up North has its challenges - Make it stand out All three athletes drive at least three hours to get to practices. https://www.westmichiganballers.com/news/jah-hatchett-plays-for-storm-one-more-time-after-reclassifying monthly 0.5 2025-05-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/3b7c2728-62cb-4072-aa2f-e8a42f2f76a2/2U3A1454.jpg News - Jah Hatchett plays for Storm one more time after reclassifying - Make it stand out Jah Hatchett plays for the Grand Rapids Storm during the Rumble in the Rapids on April 26, 2025. The former East Kentwood star reclassified to the 2026 class and will return to his prep school. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://www.westmichiganballers.com/news/annual-basketball-all-star-game-gets-a-new-name-and-location monthly 0.5 2025-05-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/98aed1af-d389-4400-8d2e-436434a588c8/2U3A1970.jpg News - Annual basketball all-star game gets a new name and location - Make it stand out From left, John Bardelli, Brady Miller, Layne Risdon, Trey Sluiter and Ben Heagle in the Ring of Fire Basketball All-Star Game at Davenport University on Tuesday, June 4, 2024. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/d3a971c8-5fff-4ac4-8b39-e35a7d04633f/2U3A2136.jpg News - Annual basketball all-star game gets a new name and location - Make it stand out Ky VanderWoude of Caledonia won team MVP after the Ring of Fire Basketball All-Star Game at Davenport University on Tuesday, June 4, 2024. Steve Project hands out the award. He ran the all-star game for the past 17 years. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://www.westmichiganballers.com/news/notebook-marshaun-flakes-signs-to-play-at-davenport monthly 0.5 2025-05-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/3aed97c2-4380-413a-ba11-7ed1dd095dd4/2U3A0450-2.jpg News - Notebook: Marshaun Flakes signs to play at Davenport - Make it stand out Grand Rapids Community College freshman Marshaun Flakes competes against Jackson College on Nov. 13, 2024. He led the team in scoring this past season at 17.9 points per game. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://www.westmichiganballers.com/news/gabe-newhof-makes-the-leap-from-naia-to-a-division-i-school monthly 0.5 2025-05-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/a0e1b517-7ea6-4a0f-a024-cbbe1fdfa94c/2U3A8166.jpg News - Gabe Newhof makes the leap from NAIA to a Division I school - Make it stand out Gabe Newhof of Spring Arbor University during a game in Fort Wayne, Ind., on Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023. He spent three seasons at Spring Arbor before transferring to James Madison. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://www.westmichiganballers.com/news/east-kentwood-trio-turning-heads-while-playing-with-top-travel-team monthly 0.5 2025-04-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/c3ce102a-b824-48ab-a74e-6ef86fc85e94/2U3A1253.jpg News - East Kentwood trio turning heads while playing with top travel team - Make it stand out East Kentwood sophomore Samuel Makuag hangs on the rim after dunking the ball while playing for The Family 16U team during the Rumble in the Rapids on Saturday, April 26, 2025. 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(Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://www.westmichiganballers.com/news/rockfords-josh-bascom-breaks-his-ankle-will-miss-aau-season monthly 0.5 2025-04-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/1f060f04-661c-4409-b4ea-c8af9223780f/Josh+Bascom.jpg News - Rockford’s Josh Bascom breaks his ankle, will miss AAU season - Make it stand out Josh Bascom cheers on his Grand Rapids Storm teammates during the Rumble in the Rapids on Saturday, April 26, 2025. The freshman from Rockford will miss the rest of the travel season with a broken ankle. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://www.westmichiganballers.com/news/greenville-dynamic-duo-are-teammates-with-the-storm-too monthly 0.5 2025-04-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/4b517d7f-3b1c-4255-9a6e-4cb31ce23cb1/Greenville+boys-2.jpg News - Greenville dynamic duo are teammates with the Storm, too - Make it stand out Michael Lindquist, left, and Braden Latimer are juniors at Greenville High School. They also are teammates with the Grand Rapids Storm 17U Select travel basketball team. Here they pose after a game at the Storm Classic on Sunday, April 13, 2025. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/bcb4efdf-da91-4bb3-9fe5-5a8ee52cd55e/2U3A4211.jpg News - Greenville dynamic duo are teammates with the Storm, too - Make it stand out Braden Latimer, of the Grand Rapids Storm 17U Select team, passes the ball up court during the Storm Classic on Sunday, April 13, 2025. 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(Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/1d23e20a-2b7f-490e-accf-3517cea980ac/Zay+Larthridge.jpg News - Rivals become teammates for the summer with Indiana AAU program - Make it stand out Zay Larthridge, of the Indiana Game, scores on a layup during the Storm Classic on Saturday, April 12, 2025. He goes to Grand Rapids Catholic Central High School. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://www.westmichiganballers.com/news/its-a-challenge-when-spring-break-and-aau-season-collide monthly 0.5 2025-04-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/bdbdf4f2-9894-4a6d-a495-51c8f5684375/2U3A3632-2.jpg News - It’s not easy leaving spring break early to play in an AAU tournament - Make it stand out Carson Schick of the Grand Rapids Storm puts up a shot at the Storm Classic on Saturday, April 12, 2025. He’s a junior at Forest Hills Central High School. 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(Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://www.westmichiganballers.com/news/river-cities-alliance-is-looking-to-expand-to-at-least-eight-schools monthly 0.5 2025-04-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/b276c65b-bc71-49e3-b90b-2d5bf7f66057/Screenshot+2025-04-07+at+12.05.22%E2%80%AFPM.png News - River Cities Alliance is looking to expand to at least eight schools - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.westmichiganballers.com/news/should-public-and-private-high-schools-have-separate-divisions monthly 0.5 2025-03-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/cb09212b-3809-4b0a-a3f8-7fa881edd9d1/2U3A5227.jpg News - Should public and private high schools have separate divisions? - Make it stand out In the past 10 years in boys basketball, 11 of the 40 state titles have been won by private schools. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/e3b51985-0a31-439f-bc39-aaf7ac3d72dc/Christian.png News - Should public and private high schools have separate divisions? - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.westmichiganballers.com/news/tri-unity-christian-wins-back-to-back-state-titles-coach-keeler-retires-on-top monthly 0.5 2025-03-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/467dc961-b714-4f9b-bed9-d277f7b8fcb5/Joey+Mellon+cheer.jpg News - Tri-Unity Christian wins back-to-back state titles; Coach Keeler retires on top - Make it stand out Tri-Unity Christian’s Joey Mellon celebrates after the team beat Fowler 49-32 in the Division 4 state championship game on Saturday, March 15, 2025. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/cf9f6f19-3b9a-4c57-b145-73434a51c8a4/Mark+Keeler.jpg News - Tri-Unity Christian wins back-to-back state titles; Coach Keeler retires on top - Make it stand out Tri-Unity Christian coach Mark Keeler announced his retirement before the season. His team beat Fowler 49-32 in the Division 4 state championship game on Saturday, March 15, 2025. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/2d6a5f71-68f0-41f3-a6fa-05d92a788a09/Keaton+Blanker.jpg News - Tri-Unity Christian wins back-to-back state titles; Coach Keeler retires on top - Make it stand out Tri-Unity Christian senior Keaton Blanker pushes the ball up court during a win over Fowler 49-32 in the Division 4 state championship game on Saturday, March 15, 2025. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/0ec1d21b-9d17-4ea5-8552-658abfe49b12/Team+photo.jpg News - Tri-Unity Christian wins back-to-back state titles; Coach Keeler retires on top - Make it stand out The Tri-Unity Christian team poses after winning the Division 4 state championship game on Saturday, March 15, 2025. The Defenders have been to the title game five years in a row. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/772514ed-e1ac-471b-8e40-6e1d61900918/Keaton+and+Joey.jpg News - Tri-Unity Christian wins back-to-back state titles; Coach Keeler retires on top - Make it stand out Tri-Unity Christian’s Keaton Blanker, left, and Joey Mellon are the lone seniors who have played for the team each of the past three seasons. They won their second Division 4 state championship titles on Saturday, March 15, 2025. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/f38ba540-2177-4d97-a323-f0fe6c9f37b3/Noah+Silverton.jpg News - Tri-Unity Christian wins back-to-back state titles; Coach Keeler retires on top - Make it stand out Tri-Unity Christian’s Noah Silverton is helped up by teammates Joey Mellon and Cody Osbun in the Division 4 state championship game on Saturday, March 15, 2025. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://www.westmichiganballers.com/news/catholic-central-vows-to-return-to-the-breslin-after-falling-in-state-semifinals monthly 0.5 2025-03-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/95b62172-673b-423e-b6f5-5310570075b8/Brieland+Watkins.jpg News - Catholic Central vows to return to The Breslin after falling in state semifinals - Make it stand out Grand Rapids Catholic Central junior Brieland Watkins is fouled driving to the basket against Warren Lincoln on Friday, March 14, 2025 at The Breslin Center in East Lansing. Lincoln won 43-39. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/0a2d2962-80e1-45a9-a144-d0cc781dc9ed/Jack+Bowen.jpg News - Catholic Central vows to return to The Breslin after falling in state semifinals - Make it stand out Grand Rapids Catholic Central senior Jack Bowen drives to the basket against Warren Lincoln on Friday, March 14, 2025 at The Breslin Center in East Lansing. Lincoln won 43-39. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/bcb541d7-cf1c-4447-b9d4-08c98ff26099/podium.jpg News - Catholic Central vows to return to The Breslin after falling in state semifinals - Make it stand out Grand Rapids Catholic Central players at the postgame press conference on Friday, March 14, 2025 at The Breslin Center in East Lansing. From left, Jack Bowen, Zay Larthridge, coach Chris Pearl, Brieland Watkins and Jordan McCoy. 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(Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://www.westmichiganballers.com/news/catholic-central-headed-to-the-breslin-thanks-to-larthridges-hot-shooting monthly 0.5 2025-03-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/37ed163d-b667-4fc5-98ee-ab52ffd1272b/Zay+Larthridge.jpg News - Catholic Central headed to The Breslin thanks to Larthridge’s hot shooting - Make it stand out Grand Rapids Catholic Central junior Zay Larthridge dunks on the first play of the game. The Cougars beat Marshall 59-43 in a state quarterfinal game at Hamilton on Tuesday, March 11, 2025. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/67aca87f-3cb7-4657-bbd1-6b2cc882ef83/Jack+Bowen.jpg News - Catholic Central headed to The Breslin thanks to Larthridge’s hot shooting - Make it stand out Grand Rapids Catholic Central senior Jack Bowen is guarded by Marshall’s Lincoln Fuller. The Cougars beat Marshall 59-43 in a state quarterfinal game at Hamilton on Tuesday, March 11, 2025. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/3e6f99df-37f1-43fb-b567-7086eb3ca820/Brieland+Watkins.jpg News - Catholic Central headed to The Breslin thanks to Larthridge’s hot shooting - Make it stand out Grand Rapids Catholic Central junior Brieland Watkins drives to the basket in the first quarter. The Cougars beat Marshall 59-43 in a state quarterfinal game at Hamilton on Tuesday, March 11, 2025. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://www.westmichiganballers.com/news/all-conference-teams-for-the-2024-25-boys-basketball-season monthly 0.5 2025-03-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/3f2125da-23fc-4a5c-9751-33079486fc5b/2U3A8869+%281%29.jpg News - All-Conference teams for the 2024-25 boys basketball season - Make it stand out Cam Ryans, left, and Brady Swartz of Northview basketball each were named to the O-K Gold All-Conference team. Here they pose on Thursday, Jan. 16, 2025. 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(Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://www.westmichiganballers.com/news/wmu-commit-brady-swartz-gets-1000th-career-point-on-a-dunk monthly 0.5 2025-02-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/3e4f91b3-bbd6-44e6-9196-ea22a9977a08/2U3A7429-2.jpg News - WMU commit Brady Swartz gets 1,000th career point on a dunk - Make it stand out Northview’s Brady Swartz scored 25 points to reach 1,000 in his three-year varsity career on Friday, Feb. 7, 2025. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/754d767a-d78c-42c4-8d23-a52cf8750d74/2U3A7289-2.jpg News - WMU commit Brady Swartz gets 1,000th career point on a dunk - Make it stand out Northview’s Brady Swartz dunks the ball in the third quarter for his 1,000th career point in a win over Middleville on Friday, Feb. 7, 2025. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/42b4cdfc-258b-4a00-ba8a-1597b1ccfdf0/2U3A7445-2.jpg News - WMU commit Brady Swartz gets 1,000th career point on a dunk - Make it stand out The Northview basketball team poses with Brady Swartz after he reached 1,000 career points at Middleville on Friday, Feb. 7, 2025. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://www.westmichiganballers.com/news/allendales-alex-genuise-reaches-1000-career-points monthly 0.5 2025-02-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/aba7d6e7-4c78-453f-8731-7c58df1cd2a6/2U3A1150.jpg News - Allendale’s Alex Genuise reaches 1,000 career points - Make it stand out Allendale’s Alex Genuise plays in a game Monday, Dec. 9, 2024. The senior is averaging 26 points per game. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/612c5feb-384a-42a5-a6f8-2d05f84a9c21/alex.jpg News - Allendale’s Alex Genuise reaches 1,000 career points - Make it stand out Allendale’s Alex Genuise (23) poses with his teammates after scoring 29 points against Sparta on Friday, Feb. 7, 2025 to reach 1,000 in his career. (Courtesy photo). https://www.westmichiganballers.com/news/whitehalls-camden-thompson-is-a-rare-active-player-to-have-his-jersey-retired monthly 0.5 2025-02-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/04993422-ace2-42f2-aa44-4ecb3bf1a277/2U3A0207.jpg News - Whitehall’s Camden Thompson is a rare active player to have his jersey retired - Make it stand out Whitehall’s Camden Thompson takes a jump shot against Forest Hills Central at the Cornerstone Holiday Tournament on Dec. 23, 2024. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/256fad53-42b6-4561-b7cc-2007f2682cc6/2U3A9745.jpg News - Whitehall’s Camden Thompson is a rare active player to have his jersey retired - Make it stand out Whitehall’s Camden Thompson chats with coach Christian Subdon at the Cornerstone Holiday Tournament on Dec. 23, 2024. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/9418f902-f925-4898-8872-2616dc905ee1/2U3A1087-2.jpg News - Whitehall’s Camden Thompson is a rare active player to have his jersey retired - Make it stand out Camden Thompson warms up with his travel basketball team, the Grand Rapids Storm, at the Storm Classic in 2023. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/93a1adb8-2639-471e-a5d4-4f06d9f251bb/2U3A4942-2.jpg News - Whitehall’s Camden Thompson is a rare active player to have his jersey retired - Make it stand out Whitehall quarterback Camden Thompson warms up before Game 1 against Hudsonville Unity Christian on Thursday, Aug. 29, 2024. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://www.westmichiganballers.com/news/brendan-cargill-putting-up-big-numbers-for-forest-hills-central monthly 0.5 2025-01-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/06e241d9-0be9-4dff-8eea-565eca01d8b6/2U3A4363-2.jpg News - Brendan Cargill putting up big numbers for Forest Hills Central - Make it stand out Forest Hills Central senior Brendan Cargill drives to the basket against Hudsonville on Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2025. He’s averaging 27 points per game. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/b32f2ffd-0fd3-4f33-84fa-205d6d0b3a4c/2U3A3587.jpg News - Brendan Cargill putting up big numbers for Forest Hills Central - Make it stand out Forest Hills Central senior Brendan Cargill (1) with teammates before a game at Hudsonville on Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2025. He’s averaging 27 points per game. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/0ebe409f-6741-4561-bd2d-378e499f4054/2U3A7320.jpg News - Brendan Cargill putting up big numbers for Forest Hills Central - Make it stand out Forest Hills Central receiver Brendan Cargill catches a pass against Zeeland East on Friday, Oct. 11, 2024. He was a wide receiver and defensive back for the Rangers. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/ca6491c8-8181-4799-bce1-dc76d477dc21/2U3A9724-2.jpg News - Brendan Cargill putting up big numbers for Forest Hills Central - Make it stand out Forest Hills Central senior Brendan Cargill puts up a shot against Whitehall at the Cornerstone Holiday Tournament on Dec. 23, 2024. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://www.westmichiganballers.com/news/cam-ryans-reaches-1000-points-brady-swartz-hits-buzzer-beater monthly 0.5 2025-01-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/7f3f8ef5-cb72-4891-af3a-74126b95634b/2U3A1839.JPG News - Cam Ryans reaches 1,000 points, Brady Swartz hits buzzer-beater - Make it stand out Northview’s Cam Ryans scored 31 points and reached his 1,000th career point in the first quarter on Thursday, Jan. 23, 2025. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/a196577c-1bc0-4a12-8acf-6f2dabcab4a2/2U3A1784-2.jpg News - Cam Ryans reaches 1,000 points, Brady Swartz hits buzzer-beater - Make it stand out Northview’s Cam Ryans jumps on the back of teammate Brady Swartz after Swartz hit a buzzer-beater to top South Christian 57-55 on Thursday, Jan. 23, 2025. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/09cffc9c-556c-4c32-bceb-f8687417b647/2U3A1609-2.jpg News - Cam Ryans reaches 1,000 points, Brady Swartz hits buzzer-beater - Make it stand out South Christian’s Carson Vis, left, and Northview’s Brady Swartz, right, will be teammates at Western Michigan University next fall. They guarded each other most of the game on Thursday, Jan. 23, 2025. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://www.westmichiganballers.com/news/northview-teammates-each-score-30-plus-points-in-the-same-game monthly 0.5 2025-01-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/5d9b9786-42dd-439c-b3ce-114ef13d90da/2U3A8862-2.jpg News - Northview teammates each score 30-plus points in the same game - Make it stand out Northview’s Cam Ryans, left, and Brady Swartz, joke around after the game at Wayland on Thursday, Jan. 16, 2025. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/035d458d-2217-4d8d-99a6-dfc17dc856a3/2U3A8736-2.jpg News - Northview teammates each score 30-plus points in the same game - Make it stand out Northview’s Brady Swartz drives to the basket against Wayland on Thursday, Jan. 16, 2025. He finished with 33 points and 11 rebounds. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://www.westmichiganballers.com/news/northviews-brady-swartz-scores-50-points-to-set-the-school-record monthly 0.5 2025-01-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/7a391697-488f-44e7-b7df-92b025d7b661/2U3A4934.jpg News - Northview’s Brady Swartz scores 50 points to set the school record - Make it stand out Northview’s Brady Swartz set a school record with 50 points on Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2025. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/290adb1c-5972-467f-9424-7b4aadbcbd7f/brady.jpg News - Northview’s Brady Swartz scores 50 points to set the school record - Make it stand out Northview coach David Chana poses with Brady Swartz after he scored 50 points against Wyoming High School on Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2025. (Photo courtesy of Northview). https://www.westmichiganballers.com/news/undefeated-greenville-thrives-on-a-fast-paced-offense monthly 0.5 2025-01-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/43ec8707-0e15-4fa0-a94c-03ced1bedd36/2U3A5806.jpg News - Undefeated Greenville thrives on a fast-paced offense - Make it stand out Greenville players, from left, Michael Lindquist, Sulli Witt, Braden Latimer, Braylon Haist and Zeke Robinet at the Cornerstone Holiday Tournament on Saturday, Jan. 4, 2025. The Yellow Jackets improved to 9-0 after beating Cadillac. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/a84e6d83-ece9-4cb1-9da6-f2d8053c8da3/2U3A4316.jpg News - Undefeated Greenville thrives on a fast-paced offense - Make it stand out Greenville guard Braylon Haist pushes the ball up court while being defended by Kent City’s Justin Anderson in the Cornerstone Holiday Tournament on Thursday, Jan. 2, 2025. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/26073241-7027-47de-9387-41da1f9c926d/2U3A4396.jpg News - Undefeated Greenville thrives on a fast-paced offense - Make it stand out Greenville junior Michael Lindquist shoots a 3-pointer against Kent City in the Cornerstone Holiday Tournament on Thursday, Jan. 2, 2025. He’s averaging 18 points per game. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/db23342a-c5a4-4493-8b52-b36187d1eefc/2U3A4497.jpg News - Undefeated Greenville thrives on a fast-paced offense - Make it stand out Greenville junior Braden Latimer puts up a shot over Kent City’s Aaron Vanderwest in the Cornerstone Holiday Tournament on Thursday, Jan. 2, 2025. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/36217f33-73b0-47ed-b30e-02be2676f0c5/2U3A4104.jpg News - Undefeated Greenville thrives on a fast-paced offense - Make it stand out Greenville basketball fans hold up signs to show the new assist record that Braylon Haist reached in the Cornerstone Holiday Tournament on Thursday, Jan. 2, 2025. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://www.westmichiganballers.com/news/tri-unity-christian-coach-mark-keeler-reaches-700-wins-will-retire-after-the-season monthly 0.5 2025-01-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/ffd54431-ba55-45a5-929f-402899c5dac9/2U3A2608.jpg News - Tri-Unity Christian coach Mark Keeler reaches 700 wins, will retire after the season - Make it stand out Tri-Unity Christian coach Mark Keeler, right, reached 700 wins on Monday, Dec. 30, 2024 at the Cornerstone University Holiday Tournament. He will retire at the end of the season. His replacement is Brent Voorhees, left. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/9dab411f-d62d-4ccb-b213-729e105cf246/2U3A2624.jpg News - Tri-Unity Christian coach Mark Keeler reaches 700 wins, will retire after the season - Make it stand out Tri-Unity Christian coach Mark Keeler talks to senior Keaton Blanker on Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024 at the Cornerstone University Holiday Tournament. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/066bb7a6-2f1d-4c26-b2f6-45be9547cedc/Screenshot+2024-12-30+at+5.22.33%E2%80%AFPM.png News - Tri-Unity Christian coach Mark Keeler reaches 700 wins, will retire after the season - Make it stand out A screenshot of the MHSAA list of career coaching wins before the start of the 2024-25 season. https://www.westmichiganballers.com/news/byron-center-sharpshooter-has-blossomed-into-one-of-the-best-players-in-west-michigan monthly 0.5 2024-12-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/764b3256-93e4-4296-ae07-7fb8ce467562/2U3A1459.jpg News - Byron Center sharpshooter has blossomed into one of the best players in West Michigan - Make it stand out Byron Center’s Keane Hinkle shoots a 3-pointer at the Cornerstone Holiday Tournament on Dec. 23, 2024. He’s averaging 19.2 points per game. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/7fedb7ac-021f-4f03-ba28-31ebada4cd54/2U3A4143-2.jpg News - Byron Center sharpshooter has blossomed into one of the best players in West Michigan - Make it stand out Keane Hinkle of the West Michigan Lakers at the Wes Leonard Showcase May 11, 2024. (Photo Lenny Padilla). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/d71ecb82-ce46-4eee-aebb-6332d15f5071/2U3A4677.jpg News - Byron Center sharpshooter has blossomed into one of the best players in West Michigan - Make it stand out Ferris State’s Ethan Erickson puts up a shot against Calvin University during a scrimmage on Nov. 22, 2024. Erickson holds the Ferris State record for career 3-pointers. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/4a977794-58b7-4bbe-8463-2f4a89528259/2U3A1450.jpg News - Byron Center sharpshooter has blossomed into one of the best players in West Michigan - Make it stand out Byron Center’s Keane Hinkle shoots a 3-pointer at the Cornerstone Holiday Tournament on Dec. 23, 2024. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://www.westmichiganballers.com/news/south-christians-6-foot-8-lefty-intrigues-basketball-and-baseball-coaches monthly 0.5 2024-12-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/8fd1167a-f873-4b17-8891-aa91816e3e45/Davis+Kemper-2.jpg News - South Christian’s 6-foot-8 lefty intrigues basketball and baseball coaches - Make it stand out South Christian’s Davis Kemper puts up a shot against Holland Christian on Friday, Dec. 6, 2024. He had seven blocked shots in the game. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/f45403f6-006f-46ca-8a89-99cbdc8a154d/2U3A2121.jpg News - South Christian’s 6-foot-8 lefty intrigues basketball and baseball coaches - Make it stand out South Christian’s Davis Kemper talks to coach Taylor Johnson during a game against Pewamo-Westphalia at the Cornerstone Holiday Tournament on Friday, Dec. 27, 2024. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/2faa74d7-b753-4282-9ced-fea0245623f9/2U3A4870-2.jpg News - South Christian’s 6-foot-8 lefty intrigues basketball and baseball coaches - Make it stand out Davis Kemper pitches against Grand Rapids Catholic Central during a baseball game on May 13, 2024. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/d2dcb228-81a7-4bcb-bb62-153e25737b68/2U3A2198-2.jpg News - South Christian’s 6-foot-8 lefty intrigues basketball and baseball coaches - Make it stand out South Christian’s Davis Kemper towers over his defender during a game against Pewamo-Westphalia at the Cornerstone Holiday Tournament on Friday, Dec. 27, 2024. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://www.westmichiganballers.com/news/being-an-independent-school-is-challenging-but-hasnt-slowed-covenant-christian monthly 0.5 2024-12-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/567a558d-b45a-4d8c-b59f-1562c2650fbb/2U3A5218.jpg News - Being an independent school is challenging, but hasn’t slowed Covenant Christian - Make it stand out Covenant Christian’s Evan Pipe brings the ball up the court during a game against NorthPointe Christian on Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2024. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/6f1ad427-da8f-4e4a-82df-8e2a724f87c1/2U3A8721.jpg News - Being an independent school is challenging, but hasn’t slowed Covenant Christian - Make it stand out Covenant Christian’s Nick Oosterhouse, left, celebrates with Nathan Kerkstra after Oosterhouse scored the game-winning bucket to beat Coldwater 34-32 at the Cornerstone Holiday Tournament on Saturday, Dec. 21, 2024. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/7ff94e33-6d61-4ebe-aa0d-16699151ac67/2U3A5082.jpg News - Being an independent school is challenging, but hasn’t slowed Covenant Christian - Make it stand out Covenant Christian coach Tyler Schimmel talks to his team before a game on Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2024. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/9e9ca5fa-4229-4e1a-babd-74c8910b25ce/2U3A7945.jpg News - Being an independent school is challenging, but hasn’t slowed Covenant Christian - Make it stand out Covenant Christian is building a new gym and an auditorium. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/ad73e975-3b8b-48b7-8542-0465872fffc0/2U3A5530.jpg News - Being an independent school is challenging, but hasn’t slowed Covenant Christian - Make it stand out The Covenant Christian student section is usually packed. Here they cheer on the Chargers during a game against NorthPointe Christian on Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2024. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/07c29436-c5e2-4ecc-841f-5d35335ab2bd/2U3A8532.jpg News - Being an independent school is challenging, but hasn’t slowed Covenant Christian - Make it stand out Covenant Christian’s Caleb Dykstra is helped up by teammates Nick Oosterhouse, left, and Ben Elzinga, right, during a game against Coldwater in the Cornerstone Holiday Tournament on Saturday, Dec. 21, 2024. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://www.westmichiganballers.com/news/the-invite-recap-dekuiper-helps-lead-rockford-past-northview-in-a-battle-of-titans monthly 0.5 2024-12-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/1508af99-98f8-4b69-a903-454e19c4d435/Michael+DeKuiper+2.jpg News - The Invite recap: DeKuiper helps lead Rockford past Northview in a battle of titans - Make it stand out Rockford senior Michael DeKuiper had a team-high 14 points as the Rams beat Northview at The Invite at Calvin University on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/695900c3-21f7-465b-ac26-381399345593/Eli+Wolfe.jpg News - The Invite recap: DeKuiper helps lead Rockford past Northview in a battle of titans - Make it stand out Rockford freshman Eli Wolfe is helped up by teammates Josh Bascom, left, and Michael DeKuiper at The Invite at Calvin University on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/56632764-e72d-4e02-97de-68b59f02edc8/Dylan+Gross.jpg News - The Invite recap: DeKuiper helps lead Rockford past Northview in a battle of titans - Make it stand out Rockford junior Dylan Gross drains a 3-pointer at The Invite at Calvin University on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/c7bf5827-606b-428f-9dc5-cae1c680f76e/Kaden+Strong-2.jpg News - The Invite recap: DeKuiper helps lead Rockford past Northview in a battle of titans - Make it stand out Grand Haven senior Kaden Strong had 25 points at The Invite at Calvin University on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/a429d3c6-b7e1-4d7e-a1a0-7598d1ee68bb/Keane+Hinkle.jpg News - The Invite recap: DeKuiper helps lead Rockford past Northview in a battle of titans - Make it stand out Byron Center’s Keane Hinkle takes a 3-pointer at The Invite at Calvin University on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://www.westmichiganballers.com/news/allendale-honors-jacksen-fitton-by-putting-him-in-the-starting-lineup monthly 0.5 2024-12-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/13dbe1a4-b7f4-4989-8682-1960f9fce4e4/2U3A1208-2.jpg News - Allendale honors Jacksen Fitton by putting him in the starting lineup - Make it stand out The Allendale High School basketball team honors teammate Jacksen Fitton by holding up two fingers, which was his jersey number, on Monday, Dec. 9, 2024. Fitton died on Nov. 17. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/309697a3-e457-4d6b-956f-adbc7aa81179/2U3A0738.JPG News - Allendale honors Jacksen Fitton by putting him in the starting lineup - Make it stand out From left, Jacob DeVito, Alex Genuise, Hudson Kraigt and Luke Vredeveld were announced in the starting lineup for Allendale on Monday, Dec. 9, 2024. Jacksen Fitton was announced as the starting point guard. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/d4582c37-02ca-4f12-874a-c1df95375304/2U3A0937-2.jpg News - Allendale honors Jacksen Fitton by putting him in the starting lineup - Make it stand out Alex Genuise dunks the ball in the second quarter of a game on Monday, Dec. 9, 2024. He finished with 27 points. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/8a6e3b0e-0fac-4836-8fac-ce44d34879d5/2U3A1044-2.jpg News - Allendale honors Jacksen Fitton by putting him in the starting lineup - Make it stand out The Allendale student section - and most of the crowd - wore white t-shirts in honor of Jacksen Fitton on Monday, Dec. 9, 2024. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/97496b9b-659c-411d-b1da-26cb152c258e/2U3A0741-2.jpg News - Allendale honors Jacksen Fitton by putting him in the starting lineup - Make it stand out Jacksen Fitton was honored by the Allendale basketball team with his jersey on the end of the bench. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://www.westmichiganballers.com/news/vanderjagt-gets-to-play-at-home-as-cmu-plays-rare-game-at-aquinas monthly 0.5 2024-12-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/bcfed9d6-b597-495d-9268-ac64fd3baaa5/Kyler+1.png News - VanderJagt gets to play at home as CMU plays rare game at Aquinas - Make it stand out Central Michigan guard Kyler VanderJagt had 18 points in a game against Aquinas College on Thursday, Dec. 5, 2024. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/756fbb68-44e0-4bb9-a37e-dd71309a093c/Bertoia.png News - VanderJagt gets to play at home as CMU plays rare game at Aquinas - Make it stand out Aquinas College coach Ryan Bertoia chats with senior Tommy Gregwer during a game against Central Michigan on Thursday, Dec. 5, 2024. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/65ae15c5-7d49-441d-af4e-3e45311cc575/Kyler+2.png News - VanderJagt gets to play at home as CMU plays rare game at Aquinas - Make it stand out Central Michigan guard Kyler VanderJagt had 18 points in a game against Aquinas College on Thursday, Dec. 5, 2024. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://www.westmichiganballers.com/news/godwin-heights-mourning-loss-of-teammate-in-season-opener monthly 0.5 2024-11-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/53eba541-5d23-4b32-ab98-d316e26f39a5/2U3A5080-2.jpg News - Godwin Heights mourning loss of teammate in season opener - Make it stand out Players and coaches from Godwin Heights and West Ottawa have a moment of silence before their game on Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2024. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://www.westmichiganballers.com/news/small-west-michigan-school-takes-a-boat-to-play-on-beaver-island monthly 0.5 2024-11-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/d5af63bf-7ad0-4488-b082-714931edde61/IMG_2967.jpg News - Small West Michigan school takes a boat to play on Beaver Island - Make it stand out The boys basketball team from Wyoming West Michigan Lutheran poses on the ferry boat in Charlevoix, Mich., before making the two-hour ride to Beaver Island. (Courtesy photo of WM Lutheran). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/13698a6a-9a70-43e3-a145-e82c3f9966e0/IMG_6931.jpg News - Small West Michigan school takes a boat to play on Beaver Island - Make it stand out The boys basketball team from Wyoming West Michigan Lutheran poses after playing Beaver Island Community School on Monday, Nov. 25, 2024. (Courtesy photo of WM Lutheran). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/6258ffb6-de2c-41a4-8c0f-f70322336a57/2U3A8739.jpg News - Small West Michigan school takes a boat to play on Beaver Island - Make it stand out Bennett Sinner plays for Aquinas College on Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2024. Sinner was a senior on the basketball team last season while doubling as athletic director at West Michigan Lutheran. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://www.westmichiganballers.com/news/low-enrollment-forces-fruitport-calvary-christian-to-abandon-season monthly 0.5 2024-11-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/1334bb50-f531-4e5d-ac2c-342c26b60e3c/2U3A3077.jpg News - Low enrollment forces Fruitport Calvary Christian to abandon season - Make it stand out Fruitport Calvary Christian coach Brad Richards talks to his team during a game on Thursday, Dec. 7, 2023. Bradley Richards, left, and Quinn Swanson (3) are the lone returning players for this season. (Photo | Lenny Padilla) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/afd1f77c-c829-4bb6-8351-1c0b37cff87c/2U3A3605.jpg News - Low enrollment forces Fruitport Calvary Christian to abandon season - Make it stand out Fruitport Calvary Christian’s Bradley Richards dunks during a game on Thursday, Dec. 7, 2023. (Photo | Lenny Padilla) https://www.westmichiganballers.com/news/allendale-senior-jacksen-fitton-passes-away monthly 0.5 2024-11-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/15a65940-b383-459c-8453-f8f3aec46d67/2U3A2042.jpg News - Allendale senior Jacksen Fitton passes away - Make it stand out Allendale High School’s Jacksen Fitton is shown playing against West Catholic on Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2024. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://www.westmichiganballers.com/news/northview-star-brady-swartz-hopes-to-have-a-big-senior-season monthly 0.5 2024-11-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/9ebc66e9-78d2-4d4e-a791-d9e5b876aa5b/2U3A3092-2.jpg News - Northview star Brady Swartz hopes to have a big senior season - Make it stand out Northview senior Brady Swartz warms up before a scrimmage with East Lansing on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://www.westmichiganballers.com/news/ethan-erickson-becomes-the-greatest-shooter-in-ferris-state-history monthly 0.5 2024-11-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/efefa7bd-1ce1-4580-9eb1-9dded4668cca/2U3A4535.jpg News - Ethan Erickson becomes the greatest shooter in Ferris State history - Make it stand out Ferris State’s Ethan Erickson shoots a 3-pointer against Calvin University during a scrimmage on Oct. 22, 2024. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/ecfac47b-6335-4049-8eee-4435a51ef99e/2U3A4337.jpg News - Ethan Erickson becomes the greatest shooter in Ferris State history - Make it stand out Ferris State’s Ethan Erickson shares a laugh with teammates on the bench during a game on Dec. 2, 2022. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/c38d4dbe-4061-4cd9-9d4b-0578b6f5e89f/318084980_10162396776665744_6879287584969240499_n.jpg News - Ethan Erickson becomes the greatest shooter in Ferris State history - Make it stand out Ferris State’s Ethan Erickson poses with his parents, Mike and Michelle Erickson, on Dec. 2, 2022. (Photo | Lenny Padilla) https://www.westmichiganballers.com/news/theyve-got-next-grand-rapids-christian-duo-is-destined-for-stardom monthly 0.5 2024-10-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/09cf24d4-c259-4c8a-ac85-1db9465f4275/Connor+and+Carl-2.jpg News - They’ve got next: Grand Rapids Christian duo is destined for stardom - Make it stand out Grand Rapids Christian juniors Connor Johnson, left, and Carl Thompson have been waiting their turn. Now the duo will start for the Eagles and could have huge years. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/40198653-372b-4e7c-9709-591431d8eb78/2U3A9952.jpg News - They’ve got next: Grand Rapids Christian duo is destined for stardom - Make it stand out Grand Rapids Christian junior Carl Thompson shoots a 3-pointer during a Fall Ball game at Cornerstone University on Sunday, Oct. 13, 2024. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/3cf1b9aa-d5cd-4ab3-aaab-89cea834d7c9/2U3A9965.jpg News - They’ve got next: Grand Rapids Christian duo is destined for stardom - Make it stand out Grand Rapids Christian junior Connor Johnson plays in a Fall Ball game at Cornerstone University on Sunday, Oct. 13, 2024. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/100f8b36-f4df-4673-83bb-e50752efd43f/Screenshot+2024-10-16+at+2.51.41%E2%80%AFPM.png News - They’ve got next: Grand Rapids Christian duo is destined for stardom - Make it stand out Former Grand Rapids Christian star Kobe Bufkin, left, and current junior Carl Thompson have a lot of similarities. (Photos | Lenny Padilla). https://www.westmichiganballers.com/news/soccer-star-was-unity-christians-emergency-kicker-id-never-played-football-before monthly 0.5 2024-09-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/cae2e61b-0609-467a-ae9f-2dafa181bc03/2U3A0587.JPG News - Soccer star was Unity Christian’s emergency kicker: ‘I’d never played football before’ - Make it stand out Unity Christian junior Jack Kamminga practices kicking with teammate Cody Walters as his holder on Sunday, Sept. 8, 2024. Kamminga was the emergency kicker in Week 2 against Grayling when Walters got hurt. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/1831366b-2b70-43ed-aef5-a078bc4c1903/2U3A0604.JPG News - Soccer star was Unity Christian’s emergency kicker: ‘I’d never played football before’ - Make it stand out Unity Christian's Cody Walters helps Jack Kamminga with his helmet. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/12f00cfc-78b0-45dc-b4f0-e4164417a7a7/2U3A2083.jpg News - Soccer star was Unity Christian’s emergency kicker: ‘I’d never played football before’ - Make it stand out Unity Christian soccer star Jack Kamminga competes against Holland Christian on Monday, Aug. 26, 2024. He scored a goal in the game. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/5eeb23c3-a60d-44db-9675-1e96609dc829/2U3A7113.jpg News - Soccer star was Unity Christian’s emergency kicker: ‘I’d never played football before’ - Make it stand out Jack Kamminga of Unity Christian puts up a shot against Hudsonville on Friday, Dec. 22, 2023. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://www.westmichiganballers.com/news/grand-rapids-catholic-central-hires-new-boys-basketball-coach monthly 0.5 2024-09-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/17df5858-1a45-41ee-9a44-b67a7b56eb7a/2U3A5614.jpg News - Grand Rapids Catholic Central hires new boys basketball coach - Make it stand out Chris Pearl works on a drill with a young basketball player at the Northcoast Premier gym in Hudsonville on Aug. 18, 2024. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/4539f4cd-cffd-41c2-9ab2-bf10698452c9/2U3A0154.jpg News - Grand Rapids Catholic Central hires new boys basketball coach - Make it stand out Chris Pearl played with NBA legend Chris Kaman in the Belding Gus Macker on Aug. 3, 2024. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://www.westmichiganballers.com/news/jah-hatchett-is-hoping-to-get-more-college-looks-at-prep-school monthly 0.5 2024-08-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/c9753e76-74cb-48d5-9b68-1d561520e885/2U3A3293.jpg News - Jah Hatchett is hoping to get more college looks at prep school - Make it stand out Jah Hatchett averaged 17.3 points per game last year for East Kentwood. He will play his senior year at Putnam Science Academy in Connecticut. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/1c9eda31-cb35-4e58-92d8-52a3385dcdc3/2U3A0138.jpg News - Jah Hatchett is hoping to get more college looks at prep school - Make it stand out From left, Jaden Bowman, Jah Hatchett and Darryl Thompkins Jr. of East Kentwood during a basketball on Monday, Feb. 19, 2024. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://www.westmichiganballers.com/news/meerman-steps-down-as-coach-at-catholic-central-it-was-a-tough-decision monthly 0.5 2024-08-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/69d0b887-a6f5-407e-8bec-160c6b99bc51/2U3A3147.jpg News - Meerman steps down as coach at Catholic Central; ‘It was a tough decision’ - Make it stand out T.J. Meerman coached Grand Rapids Catholic Central for 11 years, building one of the most dominant boys basketball programs in the state. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://www.westmichiganballers.com/news/commentary-heres-some-crazy-ideas-for-high-school-basketball monthly 0.5 2024-08-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/59863d20-9dde-4a53-a864-02d754a7d690/2U3A1337.jpg News - Commentary: Here’s some crazy ideas for high school basketball - Make it stand out The Grand Rapids Christian bench goes wild during a Division 2 state title game on Saturday, March 16, 2024 at The Breslin Events Center. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/f4901dd4-6006-4050-a6ee-e139551ba9ab/Celebrate+2.jpg News - Commentary: Here’s some crazy ideas for high school basketball - Make it stand out Merritt Alderink and Khi Anderson of Zeeland West basketball in a regional game on March 5, 2024. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/a5074ce0-946d-45ac-96b8-e2594914ac9a/2U3A0663.jpg News - Commentary: Here’s some crazy ideas for high school basketball - Make it stand out Veteran referees such as Arnulfo Perez, left, and Andrew Otten have had to deal with a lot of unruly fans in their careers. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/ca3cfc16-7df6-4b5c-8d99-e1cf9c2f9185/Screenshot+2024-08-09+at+12.55.26%E2%80%AFPM.png News - Commentary: Here’s some crazy ideas for high school basketball - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.westmichiganballers.com/news/rockford-freshmen-get-basketball-offers-from-ferris-state monthly 0.5 2024-08-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/81c7e92b-4ab3-4f6f-ae2a-4cb93e85fc84/Screenshot+2024-08-04+at+6.59.39%E2%80%AFPM.png News - Rockford freshmen get basketball offers from Ferris State - Make it stand out Rockford freshmen Eli Wolfe, left, and Josh Bascom, got offers from Ferris State University after attending the school’s elite cam on Sunday, Aug. 4, 2024. (Photos | Lenny Padilla). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/9a8bc6dc-1ce9-46b0-83b8-5cb64bab2354/2U3A0354.JPG News - Rockford freshmen get basketball offers from Ferris State - Make it stand out Rockford’s Eli Wolfe, center, listens to coaches at the Ferris State University elite basketball camp on Sunday, Aug. 4, 2024. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/88dc46cc-f79d-4a65-b856-efa167864841/2U3A0249.JPG News - Rockford freshmen get basketball offers from Ferris State - Make it stand out Rockford’s Josh Bascom competes at the Ferris State University elite basketball camp on Sunday, Aug. 4, 2024. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/261ea1b7-1882-467e-80bd-b3cc8711749c/2U3A0673.JPG News - Rockford freshmen get basketball offers from Ferris State - Make it stand out Hudsonville’s Alex Armstrong, left, and Rockford’s Eli Wolfe wait to get on the court at the Ferris State University elite basketball camp on Sunday, Aug. 4, 2024. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://www.westmichiganballers.com/news/rockford-grad-featured-in-dicks-sporting-goods-ad-during-the-olympics monthly 0.5 2024-07-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/100d1df1-0d3b-48c9-93e1-f703eb87d213/2U3A1123.jpg News - Rockford grad featured in Dick’s Sporting Goods ad during the Olympics - Make it stand out Rockford High School’s Andrew Landis started at point guard for the past three seasons. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://www.westmichiganballers.com/news/wheelchair-basketball-player-gets-moment-of-a-lifetime monthly 0.5 2024-07-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/b642ea63-8d48-4a67-a0fa-de066a628458/Screenshot+2024-07-20+at+7.54.19%E2%80%AFAM.png News - Wheelchair basketball player gets moment of a lifetime - Make it stand out Gerrard, an 11-year-old from Grand Rapids, made a basket in the final minute of a travel basketball game for Northcoast Premier at the Brawl for the Ball on Friday, July 19, 2024. (Screen shot from the video). https://www.westmichiganballers.com/news/ottawa-hills-hires-new-basketball-coach monthly 0.5 2024-07-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/04d76865-d8ff-45e9-9a24-0b748b4be6bf/Dominic+Shannon+2.jpg News - Ottawa Hills hires new basketball coach - Make it stand out Dominic Shannon was the coach at Wyoming Lee for the past three seasons. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://www.westmichiganballers.com/news/carson-vis-on-committing-to-wmu-i-like-the-direction-they-are-heading-1 monthly 0.5 2024-06-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/331769dd-562d-4198-9250-53d76a7e59cf/2U3A6451.jpg News - Carson Vis on committing to WMU ‘I like the direction they are heading’ - Make it stand out South Christian’s Carson Vis is guarded by East Lansing’s Jayce Branson during a team camp at Western Michigan University on Saturday, June 15, 2024. The two are teammates on the Grand Rapids Storm. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/b8a7af54-971a-486c-b4f3-7faf5b1c29f2/2U3A2874.jpg News - Carson Vis on committing to WMU ‘I like the direction they are heading’ - Make it stand out Grand Rapids Storm teammates during the summer of 2023, from left, Lucas Pitsch, Jake Chapman, Camden Thompson, Carson Vis and Jah Hatchett. Vis and Thompson will be teammates at WMU. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/24dcd9d1-bd63-4aad-ba19-4c022ebdc33d/Carson+Vis+Jake+Vermaas+laugh+2.jpg News - Carson Vis on committing to WMU ‘I like the direction they are heading’ - Make it stand out South Christian’s Carson Vis gets a hard time from teammates Jake Vermaas (0) and Sam Medendorp after winning MVP honors in a holiday tournament on Jan. 28, 2023. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://www.westmichiganballers.com/news/rockfords-jake-bascom-is-becoming-a-matchup-nightmare monthly 0.5 2024-06-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/ccd9bfab-4c9b-49f4-9988-a87af7ad70f0/2U3A0607.jpg News - Rockford’s Jake Bascom is becoming a matchup nightmare - Make it stand out Rockford’s Jake Bascom puts up a shot against Lake Orion at the BCAM Reaching Higher team camp at Grand Valley State on Saturday, June 22, 2024. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/2aed09fd-1b6a-4f1c-af54-c0402fbe4b15/2U3A0713.jpg News - Rockford’s Jake Bascom is becoming a matchup nightmare - Make it stand out Rockford’s Josh and Jake Bascom during a team camp at Grand Valley State on Wednesday, June 12, 2024. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://www.westmichiganballers.com/news/observations-from-basketball-team-camps-in-west-michigan monthly 0.5 2024-06-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/b031a34f-24d8-4ef7-8050-31b74bab55df/Ike+Schrotenboer.JPG News - Observations from basketball team camps in West Michigan - Make it stand out South Christian senior Ike Schrotenboer shows off his new smile after he had a tooth knocked out during a team camp at Western Michigan University on Saturday, June 15, 2024. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/ede054d3-da6c-45a7-a96f-1ea4bb8c7ade/2U3A5402.jpg News - Observations from basketball team camps in West Michigan - Make it stand out Forest Hills Central junior Matt Sexton competes in the Hope College team camp on Friday, June 14, 2024. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/74a516c6-e66d-4926-9a1f-7c4e85982b28/2U3A7046.JPG News - Observations from basketball team camps in West Michigan - Make it stand out East Kentwood junior Randy Champan drives to the basket during a team camp at Western Michigan University on Saturday, June 15, 2024. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://www.westmichiganballers.com/news/camden-thompson-on-playing-two-sports-at-wmu-i-couldnt-give-one-up-just-yet monthly 0.5 2024-06-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/6ea7c625-d86b-4243-bf62-a8105950257b/2U3A3867.JPG News - Camden Thompson on playing two sports at WMU: ‘I couldn’t give one up just yet’ - Make it stand out Whitehall senior Camden Thompson, left, talks to his teammates during a team camp at Hope College on Wednesday, June 12, 2024. He’s resting an injured ankle and isn’t playing yet. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/94f5b0db-c8c5-4935-9e12-eccc2a318465/2U3A2503.jpg News - Camden Thompson on playing two sports at WMU: ‘I couldn’t give one up just yet’ - Make it stand out Whitehall’s Camden Thompson shoots a jumper against Montague on Thursday, Feb. 22, 2024. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/20e85a2f-4680-4c42-9748-1c89e85a0c11/2U3A6359.jpg News - Camden Thompson on playing two sports at WMU: ‘I couldn’t give one up just yet’ - Make it stand out Camden Thompson plays with the Grand Rapids Storm during the Storm Classic basketball tournament on Saturday, April 20, 2024. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://www.westmichiganballers.com/news/golf-state-finals-and-basketball-in-the-same-day-sure-why-not monthly 0.5 2024-06-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/3825040c-501a-4868-8803-283db17ff71b/Screenshot+2024-06-09+at+11.25.28%E2%80%AFAM.png News - Golf state finals and basketball in the same day? Sure, why not - Make it stand out Calvin Christian’s Will Orme played in the Division 4 state golf finals at the Meadows, on the campus of Grand Valley State. Then a few hours later, he was playing in a basketball game back at GVSU on Saturday, June 8, 2024. (Photos | Lenny Padilla). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/cb7179f3-9176-4872-ab44-e037b84aeb91/2U3A1094.JPG News - Golf state finals and basketball in the same day? Sure, why not - Make it stand out Calvin Christian’s Will Orme is greeted by his teammates as he arrives just in time for a basketball game at GVSU on Saturday, June 8, 2024. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/fcfcb1b4-fb5e-44ef-ae43-f53fb84b0966/2U3A0596.jpg News - Golf state finals and basketball in the same day? Sure, why not - Make it stand out Calvin Christian’s Will Orme takes a practice swing on hole No. 14 in the Division 4 state golf finals at The Meadows, on the campus of Grand Valley State on Saturday, June 8, 2024. (Photos | Lenny Padilla). https://www.westmichiganballers.com/news/grand-rapids-christian-stars-shine-one-last-time-in-all-star-game monthly 0.5 2024-06-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/b03eb641-2950-4921-9635-6cffdfb425b2/2U3A4793.jpg News - Grand Rapids Christian stars shine one last time in all-star game - Make it stand out Grand Rapids Christian team, from left, coach Eric Taylor, Carter Goodyke, Malachi Hooser, Nate Johnson and Jaylan Ouwinga at the Ring of Fire All-Star Game at Davenport University on Wednesday, June 5, 2024. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/5d3ce68f-6e5a-4941-b940-e6b7ec13928d/2U3A5242.jpg News - Grand Rapids Christian stars shine one last time in all-star game - Make it stand out Grand Rapids Christian’s Carter Goodyke dunks during warmups at the Ring of Fire All-Star Game at Davenport University on Wednesday, June 5, 2024. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/c4bae19e-ddd4-4f18-8cac-50b540010cd0/2U3A7159.jpg News - Grand Rapids Christian stars shine one last time in all-star game - Make it stand out Grand Rapids Christian’s Nate Johnson shows off his MVP trophy after the Ring of Fire All-Star Game at Davenport University on Wednesday, June 5, 2024. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://www.westmichiganballers.com/news/tri-unity-state-champs-got-to-play-one-more-time-in-all-star-game monthly 0.5 2024-06-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/71b11ceb-e6bb-48d7-92fc-286bff51ce29/2U3A1864.jpg News - Tri-Unity state champs got to play one more time in all-star game - Make it stand out Tri-Unity Christian seniors, from left, Wesley Kaman, Jordan VanKlompenberg and Owen Rosendall, played in the Ring of Fire All-Star Game on Tuesday, June 4, 2024. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/65979cd1-352e-45a1-972d-5675a525919d/2U3A2025.jpg News - Tri-Unity state champs got to play one more time in all-star game - Make it stand out Tri-Unity Christian seniors Owen Rosendall plays in the Ring of Fire All-Star Game on Tuesday, June 4, 2024. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/05792ef1-7c2e-4469-96d9-febccd8413ce/2U3A1635.jpg News - Tri-Unity state champs got to play one more time in all-star game - Make it stand out Tri-Unity Christian coach Mark Keeler gets his players subbed into the game. From left, Wesley Kaman, Jordan VanKlompenberg and Owen Rosendall and Forest Hills Eastern’s Drew Patten. They played in the Ring of Fire All-Star Game on Tuesday, June 4, 2024. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://www.westmichiganballers.com/news/durral-brooks-named-michigan-high-school-athlete-of-the-year monthly 0.5 2024-06-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/9d6bfb8c-c4ab-4fdc-a753-8d1caf602d77/447870172_882354697238477_1086042014302703903_n.jpg News - Durral Brooks named Michigan High School Athlete of the Year - Make it stand out Grand Rapids Catholic Central senior Durral Brooks was named Michigan High School Male Athlete of the Year by the Detroit Athletic Club on Monday, June 3, 2024. (Photo by the Detroit Athletic Club). https://www.westmichiganballers.com/news/greenville-star-trying-to-stay-positive-after-a-second-acl-tear monthly 0.5 2024-06-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/85d0da9d-d6d5-4799-8db8-a1a292140a7e/2U3A1821.jpg News - Greenville star trying to stay positive after a second ACL tear - Make it stand out Greenville’s Trevor Zamarron splits the defense of two Coopersville players during a team camp at Hope College in June 2023. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/69412331-accf-4352-a105-dccd8a2d6047/2U3A2953.jpg News - Greenville star trying to stay positive after a second ACL tear - Make it stand out Greenville’s Trevor Zamarron shares a laugh with a teammate during a game against Belding on Dec. 29, 2023. He missed his entire senior season with his first ACL tear. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/271565d2-32c9-4bd8-888f-05a168d9e120/2U3A7222.jpg News - Greenville star trying to stay positive after a second ACL tear - Make it stand out Trevor Zamarron plays with his MBA travel team during the summer of 2023. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://www.westmichiganballers.com/news/rosters-set-for-grand-rapids-area-basketball-all-star-game monthly 0.5 2024-06-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/5f7ae80f-5a76-422b-95bb-8356274c2b29/2U3A9307.jpg News - Rosters set for Grand Rapids area basketball all-star game - Make it stand out The bench during the 2023 Ring of Fire All-Star Game at Davenport University. From left, Simon Neuhaus (EGR), Tyson Mann (Grandville), Mitchell White (NorthPointe), Carson DeHaan (Calvin Christian), Kayden Bird (NorthPointe) and Parker Swartz (Northview). (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/4131cc8e-078e-435d-8574-a167773906b1/Screenshot+2024-05-24+at+11.25.25%E2%80%AFAM.png News - Rosters set for Grand Rapids area basketball all-star game - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/dc6409cb-e027-4738-906c-6ec6da79347d/game+1.png News - Rosters set for Grand Rapids area basketball all-star game - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/0e6c38ff-7fab-4a85-8242-9732cbd19931/Screenshot+2024-06-03+at+2.45.20%E2%80%AFPM.png News - Rosters set for Grand Rapids area basketball all-star game - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/87046cb4-6b4b-4229-861f-9244b018d767/Screenshot+2024-06-03+at+11.27.36%E2%80%AFAM.png News - Rosters set for Grand Rapids area basketball all-star game - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/38949c87-b1aa-487e-abad-840d07b9eea0/2U3A8867.jpg News - Rosters set for Grand Rapids area basketball all-star game - Make it stand out South Christian’s Sam Medendorp and teammate Jake DeHaan during the 2023 Ring of Fire All-Star Game at Davenport University. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://www.westmichiganballers.com/news/byron-centers-isaac-lee-had-3-football-visits-and-played-aau-basketball-in-the-same-weekend monthly 0.5 2024-04-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/cbf399e1-a82f-45d4-9a5a-3b107bf1c616/2U3A5475.jpg News - Byron Center’s Isaac Lee had 3 football visits and played AAU basketball in the same weekend - Make it stand out Isaac Lee pushes the ball up court while playing for the West Michigan Lakers travel basketball team at the Storm Classic on Sunday, April 21, 2024. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/5ce49c16-5479-40bd-8ae6-5a83265be01e/Isaac+Lee.JPG News - Byron Center’s Isaac Lee had 3 football visits and played AAU basketball in the same weekend - Make it stand out Byron Center’s Isaac Lee throws the football around during media day on Aug. 6, 2023. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/2966af62-382f-4072-b034-864a8a073e04/2U3A3693.jpg News - Byron Center’s Isaac Lee had 3 football visits and played AAU basketball in the same weekend - Make it stand out Byron Center’s Isaac Lee plays against Jenison in the Cornerstone Holiday Tournament on Dec. 20, 2023. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://www.westmichiganballers.com/news/nate-johnson-choose-detroit-mercy-to-join-new-coaching-staff monthly 0.5 2024-04-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/59cc8492-8b57-467f-93fc-f3170a99d600/2U3A1328.jpg News - Nate Johnson choose Detroit Mercy to join new coaching staff - Make it stand out Grand Rapids Christian’s Nate Johnson dunks during the Division 1 state title game on Saturday, March 16, 2024. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/94971777-1780-42e0-a7fd-91dd11ea5303/2U3A8925.jpg News - Nate Johnson choose Detroit Mercy to join new coaching staff - Make it stand out Grand Rapids Christian coach Eric Taylor and Nate Johnson during the news conference after the Division 1 state semifinal game on Friday, March 15, 2024. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://www.westmichiganballers.com/news/many-d3-college-programs-have-a-jv-team-so-why-dont-all-levels monthly 0.5 2024-04-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/998234e1-8b67-471f-8195-c152ab30a9ff/2U3A2674.jpg News - Many D3 college programs have a JV team, so why don’t all levels? - Make it stand out Cornerstone University sophomore Sam Koetsier is guarded by Calvin University’s Quintin Sall during a junior varsity game last season. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/5fd10cae-a857-48e2-863f-a17188db88e3/2U3A2351.jpg News - Many D3 college programs have a JV team, so why don’t all levels? - Make it stand out Calvin University’s Austin Buckley puts up a shot during a junior varsity game last season. Buckley, a Byron Center native, had a 40-point game last season and was called up for a few games on the varsity team for the Knights. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/ca02a721-5d6a-4628-85b2-ded0a9a28308/2U3A8129.jpg News - Many D3 college programs have a JV team, so why don’t all levels? - Make it stand out Hope College freshman Tyson Mann is guarded by Calvin University’s Luke VanEssen during a JV game this past season. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/0f491153-f590-4f65-b6f3-c056783c7218/2U3A2777.jpg News - Many D3 college programs have a JV team, so why don’t all levels? - Make it stand out Cornerstone University sophomore Luke Gruppen is guarded by Calvin University’s Quincy Winkle during a JV game this season. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://www.westmichiganballers.com/news/harrison-sorrelle-transfers-to-lake-superior-state monthly 0.5 2024-04-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/e1f83688-747f-4aab-8955-3c88db82bd8c/2U3A5475.jpg News - Harrison Sorrelle transfers to Lake Superior State - Make it stand out Grand Haven’s Harrison Sorrelle - shown playing against Portage Central in 2023 - spend last season at the Air Force Academy prep school. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://www.westmichiganballers.com/news/kaden-brown-returns-home-transfers-to-grand-valley-state monthly 0.5 2024-04-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/44f4b962-0be9-4352-bee2-5aad9675f650/Screenshot+2024-04-11+at+8.08.19%E2%80%AFPM.png News - Kaden Brown returns home, transfers to Grand Valley State - Make it stand out Kaden Brown spend his freshman year at Wright State University. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://www.westmichiganballers.com/news/tri-unity-christian-wins-second-state-title-in-the-past-three-seasons monthly 0.5 2024-03-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/ffcb1a4f-65b6-401a-b5bf-fa122e4638c1/2U3A0163.jpg News - Tri-Unity Christian wins second state title in the past three seasons - Make it stand out Tri-Unity Christian players celebrate after winning the Division 4 state title on Saturday, March 16, 2024 at the Breslin Center in East Lansing, Mich. 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(Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/9caaa614-c7fa-46fe-b754-1a9b18684bff/2U3A0458.jpg News - Tri-Unity Christian wins second state title in the past three seasons - Make it stand out Tri-Unity Christian coach Mark Keeler accepts the championship trophy after winning the Division 4 state title on Saturday, March 16, 2024 at the Breslin Center in East Lansing, Mich. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://www.westmichiganballers.com/news/notebook-eight-catholic-central-players-have-won-state-titles-in-different-sports monthly 0.5 2024-03-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/66a63615-f19c-44f1-a33c-be828b8367b4/2U3A5047.JPG News - Notebook: Eight Catholic Central players have won state titles in different sports - Make it stand out Grand Rapids Catholic Central players warm up before playing Grand Rapids Christian in a state quarterfinal game at Hamilton on Tuesday, March 12, 2024. Carter Meerman (11), Matt Sokorai (4) and Collin Lott (55) each won state titles in different sports. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://www.westmichiganballers.com/news/durral-brooks-named-as-michigans-mr-basketball-for-2024 monthly 0.5 2024-03-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/5cd2afd6-9b6b-45d7-b9fd-844972d5a2fc/2U3A5147.jpg News - Durral Brooks named as Michigan’s Mr. Basketball for 2024 - Make it stand out Durral Brooks, who has signed with the University of Michigan, is averaging 27. 1 points per game for Grand Rapids Catholic Central this season. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/585ab5d8-9493-421d-9db6-96f993c85d64/2U3A3339.jpg News - Durral Brooks named as Michigan’s Mr. Basketball for 2024 - Make it stand out From left, Carter Meerman, Jordan McCoy, Jack Bowen, Durral Brooks and Zay Larthridge of Grand Rapids Catholic Central during a Fall Ball game on Sept. 17, 2023. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/e60962f1-1970-46eb-9700-d921b2a05157/Jorden+Brooks+family+copy.jpeg News - Durral Brooks named as Michigan’s Mr. Basketball for 2024 - Make it stand out Durral Brooks poses with his family on Senior Night for his brother Jorden Brooks in February 2022. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/90b2b53d-b622-4682-a53c-77a6142b03d2/Kaden+Brown+and+Durral+Brooks+Patriots+copy.jpeg News - Durral Brooks named as Michigan’s Mr. Basketball for 2024 - Make it stand out Kaden Brown, left, and Durral Brooks played three years together at Grand Rapids Catholic Central. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/47e68f1f-b975-4841-9077-170bada58737/56445.jpeg News - Durral Brooks named as Michigan’s Mr. Basketball for 2024 - Make it stand out Catholic Central’s Durral Brooks poses with the Mr. Basketball trophy in Detroit on Monday, March 11, 2024. (Photo courtesy of Eric Wells). https://www.westmichiganballers.com/news/harrison-sorrelle-is-back-on-the-market-de-commits-from-air-force monthly 0.5 2024-02-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/0f53ffe8-125d-47aa-b3b7-d9ae63b57d40/2U3A5474.jpg News - Harrison Sorrelle is back on the market, de-commits from Air Force - Make it stand out Harrison Sorrelle, who graduated from Grand Haven, played at the Air Force prep school this season. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://www.westmichiganballers.com/news/four-juniors-from-the-same-gr-storm-team-reach-1000-points monthly 0.5 2024-02-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/2653c290-1576-4755-b07f-6f1d16a442bd/2U3A3077.jpg News - Four juniors from the same GR Storm team reach 1,000 points - Make it stand out The Grand Rapids Storm 16U UA Rise team poses after winning the Brawl for the Ball on July 16, 2023. Front row from left, coach Doug Fleming, Jah Hatchett, Braeden Holder and Michael DeKuiper. Back row from left, Jake Chapman, B.J. Walker, Camden Thompson, Trey Miller, Lucas Pitsch, Carson Vis, Phoenix Glassnor and assistant coach B.J. Saunders. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/c1b94184-2663-48ff-beaa-f4f7215a17a4/2U3A0886.jpg News - Four juniors from the same GR Storm team reach 1,000 points - Make it stand out Grand Rapids Storm 16U teammates, from left, Jah Hatchett, Camden Thompson, Phoenix Glassnor and B.J. Walker during a tournament last summer. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://www.westmichiganballers.com/news/ottawa-hills-craig-hureskin-reaches-1000-career-points monthly 0.5 2024-02-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/a6ec2264-60a2-417e-ae1a-86ad7615e122/CRAIG+hureskin.jpg News - Ottawa Hills’ Craig Hureskin reaches 1,000 career points - Make it stand out Ottawa Hills senior Craig Hureskin is averaging 26 points per game this season. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://www.westmichiganballers.com/news/jenison-who-is-3-20-upsets-grandville-in-districts monthly 0.5 2024-02-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/6d159118-84cc-4cd5-a234-981cb754999a/2U3A3208.jpg News - Jenison - who is 3-20 - upsets Grandville in districts - Make it stand out Jenison junior Charlie Norton, center, scored nine points as the Wildcats upset Grandville on Monday. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/bcafd005-dc6b-4db0-bf22-caf3f8c7ea7f/2U3A3234.jpg News - Jenison - who is 3-20 - upsets Grandville in districts - Make it stand out Jenison senior Chris VanSlamBrouck had a team-high 16 points against Grandville on Monday. Here he is shown playing for his travel team, the West Michigan Lakers last summer. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://www.westmichiganballers.com/news/durral-brooks-merritt-alderink-are-finalists-for-mr-basketball monthly 0.5 2024-02-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/c5cc7ee7-69c0-44d5-82ea-1a71995066af/Screenshot+2024-02-23+at+12.50.13%E2%80%AFPM.png News - Durral Brooks, Merritt Alderink are finalists for Mr. Basketball - Make it stand out Durral Brooks, left, of Grand Rapids Catholic Central, and Merritt Alderink of Zeeland West are finalists for the 2023-24 Michigan Mr. Basketball Award. (Photos | Lenny Padilla). https://www.westmichiganballers.com/news/belding-junior-gavin-andres-reaches-1000-career-points monthly 0.5 2024-02-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/37e2674b-8c95-4eda-8fa5-4db25d2b1852/2U3A2663.jpg News - Belding junior Gavin Andres reaches 1,000 career points - Make it stand out Belding junior Gavin Andres is averaging 23.1 points per game this season. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://www.westmichiganballers.com/news/east-kentwood-is-getting-hot-at-the-right-time-were-picking-up-momentum monthly 0.5 2024-02-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/95b187dc-8613-42ca-a30d-6aa4e408e9d6/2U3A0786.jpg News - East Kentwood is getting hot at the right time: ‘We’re picking up momentum’ - Make it stand out East Kentwood senior Christian Humphrey-Rembert dunks against Hudsonville on Monday, Feb. 19, 2024. He had a game-high 28 points. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/3fc1a048-692c-48b0-9b6a-6415d6a52882/2U3A0526.jpg News - East Kentwood is getting hot at the right time: ‘We’re picking up momentum’ - Make it stand out The East Kentwood bench stepped up big in the second half of a game against Hudsonville on Monday, Feb. 19. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/01aca60b-ad42-4e1b-a063-8fce9948d25d/2U3A0285.jpg News - East Kentwood is getting hot at the right time: ‘We’re picking up momentum’ - Make it stand out Jah Hatchett has been one of the best players in West Michigan. He had all of his 11 points in the first half against Hudsonville on Monday, Feb. 19, 2024. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://www.westmichiganballers.com/news/gr-christian-beats-northview-again-thanks-to-big-game-by-hooser monthly 0.5 2024-02-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/1a0f7d5c-1377-4340-a9c7-69a1170bd79f/2U3A0651.jpg News - GR Christian beats Northview again, thanks to big game by Hooser - Make it stand out Grand Rapids Christian seniors, from left, Carter Goodyke, Malachi Hooser and Quintin Willis in a game earlier this season. Hooser had 17 points in a win over Northview. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://www.westmichiganballers.com/news/byron-center-stuns-no-1-grand-rapids-christian monthly 0.5 2024-02-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/61c4240d-f73b-4917-b17d-98d9018bcf84/2U3A3664.jpg News - Byron Center stuns No. 1 Grand Rapids Christian - Make it stand out Byron Center junior Camden Karel had a game-high 25 points on Tuesday in a win over Grand Rapids Christian. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://www.westmichiganballers.com/news/notebook-durral-brooks-could-miss-more-regular-season-games monthly 0.5 2024-02-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/dc0d539f-cc95-4251-8803-5f32f9f13db6/2U3A5112.jpg News - Notebook: Durral Brooks could miss more regular-season games - Make it stand out Grand Rapids Catholic Central guard Durral Brooks has missed three of his last four games due to a sore knee. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://www.westmichiganballers.com/news/northview-junior-brady-swartz-has-blossomed-into-a-star monthly 0.5 2024-02-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/5a0534e9-59bb-41f4-8779-d343825084e3/2U3A2995.JPG News - Northview junior Brady Swartz has blossomed into a star - Make it stand out Northview junior Brady Swartz puts up a shot against Ann Arbor Huron on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2024. He had a career-high 35 points in the game. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/0b8c74b5-c647-43a4-914b-e8a5c1dae19d/Brady+Swartz+MBA.jpeg News - Northview junior Brady Swartz has blossomed into a star - Make it stand out Brady Swartz could always shoot. Even back in middle school when he was playing travel ball for MBA. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/2756da3d-46c6-4306-9283-8841850ae33f/2U3A2944.JPG News - Northview junior Brady Swartz has blossomed into a star - Make it stand out Northview junior Brady Swartz gets helped up by teammates E.J. Ryans, left, and Jack Van Prooyen, against Ann Arbor Huron on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2024. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/70c85375-19e7-4269-abd4-38e8c70ec43f/2U3A2717.JPG News - Northview junior Brady Swartz has blossomed into a star - Make it stand out Northview junior Brady Swartz shoots a 3-pointer against Ann Arbor Huron on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2024. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://www.westmichiganballers.com/news/richards-becomes-all-time-leading-scorer-at-fruitport-calvary-christian monthly 0.5 2024-02-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/e76f9849-da6d-4fb5-87f2-c12543798bb7/2U3A3324.jpg News - Richards becomes all-time leading scorer at Fruitport Calvary Christian - Make it stand out Bradley Richards, a junior, became the all-time leading scorer at Fruitport Calvary Christian. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/15b8e874-2517-4573-906b-15faa8a50ce8/Screenshot+2024-02-03+at+9.51.42%E2%80%AFAM.png News - Richards becomes all-time leading scorer at Fruitport Calvary Christian - Make it stand out Steven Herbert hands the game ball to Bradley Richards before a game against Hesperia on Friday, Feb. 2, 2024. Richards surpassed Herbert as the all-time leading scorer at Fruitport Calvary Christian. (Photo courtesy of Brad Richards). https://www.westmichiganballers.com/news/one-of-top-freshmen-in-west-michigan-tears-his-acl monthly 0.5 2024-02-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/0b23cd1d-4d67-4d6f-87da-b64746f5c939/2U3A6178.jpg News - One of top freshmen in West Michigan tears his ACL - Make it stand out Brayden Williams drives to the basket during the Prep Hoops Freshmen Showcase in August, 2023. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/ee1e6c18-9822-4a4e-96e6-f5a0860b4705/2U3A1185.JPG News - One of top freshmen in West Michigan tears his ACL - Make it stand out Wyoming High School freshman Brayden Williams wears a heavy brace on his knee as he chats with teammate Tarren Calvert before a game at Zeeland West on Friday, Feb. 2, 2024. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://www.westmichiganballers.com/news/a-freshman-starts-at-point-guard-grandville-after-transferring-late monthly 0.5 2024-02-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/423fe471-4734-4cc1-8a55-d759ccdeec76/2U3A7441.jpg News - A freshman starts at point guard for Grandville after transferring late - Make it stand out Grandville freshman Cater Wade, right, is guarded by Hudsonville’s Jovaan Daniels during a game on Jan. 26, 2024. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/b37e921e-6a02-4494-be3d-29a251968c3a/2U3A0778.jpg News - A freshman starts at point guard for Grandville after transferring late - Make it stand out Grandville freshman Carter Wade shoots a 3-pointer against Grand Rapids Christian on Jan. 30, 2024. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/03a85b1e-e7aa-4216-add1-eaf500ac3543/2U3A0799.jpg News - A freshman starts at point guard for Grandville after transferring late - Make it stand out Grandville freshman Carter Wade, below, fights for a loose ball with Grand Rapids Christian’s Nate Johnson on Jan. 30, 2024. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/b221c848-1ad2-441e-8063-f3ff56023da4/2U3A8948.jpg News - A freshman starts at point guard for Grandville after transferring late - Make it stand out Ryan Wade, in the orange shirt, coaches with Desmond Young for the Grand Rapids Storm during an AAU tournament last summer. Young is the head coach at Grandville and Wade is his assistant coach. At left is Trenten Bolhouse and at right is Ben Gaskin. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://www.westmichiganballers.com/news/big-men-ouwinga-regnerus-canceled-each-other-out-in-non-conference-matchup monthly 0.5 2024-01-31 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/883cdfbf-7224-4b8f-8209-10f306ff304e/2U3A0727.JPG News - Big men Ouwinga, Regnerus ‘canceled each other out’ in non-conference matchup - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.westmichiganballers.com/news/gr-catholic-centrals-top-two-scorers-are-out-with-injuries monthly 0.5 2024-02-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/84f759ad-3814-469e-af03-2f222d19160b/2U3A3339.jpg News - GR Catholic Central’s top two scorers are out with injuries - Make it stand out Grand Rapids Catholic Central players, from left, Carter Meerman, Jordan McCoy, Jack Bowen, Durral Brooks and Zay Larthridge during a preseason scrimmage in October 2023. Brooks and Larthridge are out with injuries. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/c524fc8b-79a1-414f-a85d-0fa8fd552647/2U3A5112.jpg News - GR Catholic Central’s top two scorers are out with injuries - Make it stand out Durral Brooks of Grand Rapids Catholic Central has missed his last two games with a sore knee. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://www.westmichiganballers.com/news/mjraut9wf1ou8opz7ynvvvd9bwm4fc monthly 0.5 2024-01-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/b73b6500-5321-40c4-89d5-bae1fe49ef3c/2U3A3104.jpg News - Carson Vis reaches 1,000 points, hopes to pass David Kool on scoring list - Make it stand out South Christian junior Carson Vis takes a 3-pointer against Hudsonville on Dec. 19, 2023. He’s averaging 18.3 points per game this season. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/e92cbbd6-876b-4a58-a9b7-d777998d77bf/2U3A5587.jpg News - Carson Vis reaches 1,000 points, hopes to pass David Kool on scoring list - Make it stand out Former South Christian stars David Kool, left, and Matt Steigenga, are the top two scorers in school history. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://www.westmichiganballers.com/news/a-rare-site-two-players-score-40-plus-in-the-same-game-in-grand-rapids monthly 0.5 2024-01-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/94484b44-0238-4931-ada3-a218c2c24ada/2U3A6259.JPG News - A rare site: Two players score 40 points in the same game - Make it stand out Wellspring Prep’s Zeek Jackson drives to the basket while being defended by Quinn Swanson (3) and Bradley Richards (35) of Fruitport Calvary Christian on Wednesday, Jan. 24, 2024. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/73f6a96e-b763-48b7-a82c-cd130b33fc82/2U3A6381.JPG News - A rare site: Two players score 40 points in the same game - Make it stand out Fruitport Calvary Christian’s Bradley Richards drives to the basket while being defended by Wellspring Prep’s Zeek Jackson on Wednesday, Jan. 24, 2024. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/0cf5865b-dc32-40fa-aae6-e63a5dab2a5f/2U3A6054.JPG News - A rare site: Two players score 40 points in the same game - Make it stand out Wellspring Prep’s Zeek Jackson shoots a 3-pointer on Wednesday, Jan. 24, 2024. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://www.westmichiganballers.com/news/unity-christian-junior-almost-died-three-months-ago-now-hes-back-in-uniform monthly 0.5 2024-01-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/489913b9-85d9-40e4-a7ef-3555b2533d12/Jake+Chapman+1.JPG News - Unity Christian junior almost died four months ago, now he’s back in uniform - Make it stand out Unity Christian’s Jake Chapman grabs a rebound during pre-game warmups on Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2024. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/e49ec514-4b31-47d3-942e-c70c3d7b9b29/Jake+Chapman+shoots.JPG News - Unity Christian junior almost died four months ago, now he’s back in uniform - Make it stand out Unity Christian’s Jake Chapman takes a few jump shots during pre-game warmups on Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2024. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/e7ee39b9-92ac-4d45-b510-48ff6ac3afa3/TJ+Fisher.JPG News - Unity Christian junior almost died four months ago, now he’s back in uniform - Make it stand out Unity Christian senior T.J. Fisher is guarded by Holland Christian’s Caden VanHuis on Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2024. Fisher had eight points. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://www.westmichiganballers.com/news/jalen-overway-scores-42-most-by-calvin-player-since-1993 monthly 0.5 2024-01-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/a27b6ca8-71f0-4926-8536-064898d35522/Jalen+OVerway+3.jpg News - Jalen Overway scores 42, most by Calvin player since 1993 - Make it stand out Calvin University sophomore Jalen Overway shoots a 3-pointer against Hope College on Wednesday, Jan 17, 2024. He had a career-high 42 points on Saturday. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://www.westmichiganballers.com/news/notebook-all-three-gr-mr-basketball-winners-under-the-same-roof monthly 0.5 2024-01-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/9e1bc0a2-3e86-474d-ae12-b9742fd3c49a/2U3A5582.JPG News - Notebook: All three GR Mr. Basketball winners under the same roof - Make it stand out The only three Michigan Mr. Basketball winners from Grand Rapids pose together at halftime of a basketball game at South Christian on Friday, Jan. 5, 2024. From left, David Kool, Matt Steigenga and Drew Neitzel. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/5226743f-ad1e-4e54-9ca0-81f89b0766d5/2U3A5568.JPG News - Notebook: All three GR Mr. Basketball winners under the same roof - Make it stand out Members of the 1988 South Christian state championship team pose at halftime of a basketball game at South Christian on Friday, Jan. 5, 2024. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://www.westmichiganballers.com/news/sophomore-plays-big-role-in-offense-for-gr-catholic-central monthly 0.5 2024-01-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/6424fd55-a16d-40ee-85a8-6d0f0ff7f66f/2U3A5185.jpg News - Sophomore plays big role in offense for GR Catholic Central - Make it stand out Catholic Central sophomore Zay Larthridge competes against South Christian on Friday, Jan. 5, 2023. He drained four 3-pointers and finished with 16 points. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/fe439e54-7d16-4009-a675-df5e0611cae8/2U3A5112.jpg News - Sophomore plays big role in offense for GR Catholic Central - Make it stand out Catholic Central’s Durral Brooks scored 21 points against South Christian on Friday, Jan. 5, 2023. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://www.westmichiganballers.com/news/east-kentwood-star-back-on-the-market-decommits-from-howard monthly 0.5 2024-01-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/22c705a6-29bd-4782-a6e8-d81ed9da8756/2U3A9325.jpg News - East Kentwood star back on the market, decommits from Howard - Make it stand out East Kentwood senior Christian Humphrey-Rembert had committed to Howard University in December. (File photo | Lenny Padilla). https://www.westmichiganballers.com/news/ethan-erickson-drains-11-3-pointers-to-set-ferris-state-record monthly 0.5 2023-12-31 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/4b7815d1-142d-4695-a5c9-c8311dfbbf62/2U3A4059.jpg News - Ethan Erickson drains 11 3-pointers to set Ferris State record - Make it stand out Ferris State’s Ethan Erickson shoots a 3-pointer against Grand Valley State in 2023. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://www.westmichiganballers.com/news/fox17-sports-anchor-jason-hutton-signs-off-after-17-years-on-air monthly 0.5 2023-12-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/1ef991f2-bb3b-4418-b378-a1b6786d2992/2U3A0564.JPG News - Fox17 sports anchor Jason Hutton signs off after 17 years on air - Make it stand out Fox17 sports anchor Jason Hutton records the Zeeland West vs. Rockford boys basketball game on Thursday, Dec. 28, 2023. It is his last sporting event before changing jobs. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/11cd040c-be0d-4488-a807-244c1314521c/2U3A0673.JPG News - Fox17 sports anchor Jason Hutton signs off after 17 years on air - Make it stand out Fox17 sports anchor Jason Hutton records the Zeeland West vs. Rockford boys basketball game on Thursday, Dec. 28, 2023. It is his last sporting event before changing jobs. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://www.westmichiganballers.com/news/hot-shooting-vanderwoude-helps-forest-hills-central-to-a-fast-start monthly 0.5 2023-12-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/657481c2-af63-4513-a481-1cb6bec84d46/Jonas+VanderWoude+4.jpg News - Hot-shooting VanderWoude helps Forest Hills Central to a fast start - Make it stand out Forest Hills Central’s Jonas VanderWoude drives to the basket against Kenowa Hills at Calvin University in Dec. 2022. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/9ecbef8e-c433-4efc-b46d-c5a09d9c4078/FH+Central+team.JPG News - Hot-shooting VanderWoude helps Forest Hills Central to a fast start - Make it stand out The Forest Hills Central basketball team poses after winning its bracket at the Cornerstone Holiday Tournament on Saturday, Dec. 23, 2023. Jonas VanderWoude was named MVP. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/0a0704c2-fec4-4190-bde4-3e5e84ebd9bb/Jonas+storm.jpg News - Hot-shooting VanderWoude helps Forest Hills Central to a fast start - Make it stand out Jonas VanderWoude played with the Grand Rapids Storm AAU team for many of his summers. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/97689aeb-4a17-45c1-9879-72c6f21dd40b/Jonas+VanderWOude.JPG News - Hot-shooting VanderWoude helps Forest Hills Central to a fast start - Make it stand out Jonas VanderWoude shoots a 3-pointer against Tri-Unity Christian at the Cornerstone Holiday Tournament on Dec. 21, 2023. He finished with 17 points in the game. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/cd668b49-80c4-43b7-80f2-814fef9f7bf1/2U3A5967.JPG News - Hot-shooting VanderWoude helps Forest Hills Central to a fast start - Make it stand out Jonas VanderWoude drives to the basket against Tri-Unity Christian at the Cornerstone Holiday Tournament on Dec. 21, 2023. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://www.westmichiganballers.com/news/hudsonville-opens-new-gym-by-beating-unity-christian monthly 0.5 2023-12-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/6a98042f-0c51-4b55-b382-f32d5b916419/2U3A6648.JPG News - Hudsonville opens new gym by beating Unity Christian - Make it stand out Hudsonville sophomore Jovan Daniels shoots a 3-pointer in the opening of the new fieldhouse on Friday, Dec. 22, 2023. He would hit the first bucket for the boys basketball team. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/3ea53f31-c37d-40b4-8fe0-8a0426a5f131/2U3A6503.JPG News - Hudsonville opens new gym by beating Unity Christian - Make it stand out Hudsonville players during pregame introductions. From left, Jonah Dennis, Brayden Szamrej, Breylan McPhaul and Jovan Daniels on on Friday, Dec. 22, 2023. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/34f417bc-0e0f-41d1-9627-7da6cf8583bb/20231222_185736.jpg News - Hudsonville opens new gym by beating Unity Christian - Make it stand out A packed house of at least 4,000 fans showed up for the first game in the history of the new Hudsonville fieldhouse. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://www.westmichiganballers.com/news/take-a-look-at-the-new-fieldhouse-at-hudsonville-university monthly 0.5 2023-12-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/aff3a7e3-27e2-424a-9218-6de3cbeb7906/2U3A5270.JPG News - Take a look at the new fieldhouse at ‘Hudsonville University’ - Make it stand out Workers put the finishing touches on the new fieldhouse at Hudsonville High School on Thursday, Dec. 21, 2023. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/373f83e0-1f1c-4cac-94fe-aef9d081a150/2U3A5247.JPG News - Take a look at the new fieldhouse at ‘Hudsonville University’ - Make it stand out Hudsonville High School senior Brayden Szamrej is excited to play on the new basketball floor. (Photo | Lenny Padilla) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/80dab3a8-a6f3-4fee-b1d4-43c89bcf62ca/Brayden+shooting.JPG News - Take a look at the new fieldhouse at ‘Hudsonville University’ - Make it stand out Hudsonville senior Brayden Szamrej shoots jump shots on his lunch break on Thursday, Dec. 21, 2023. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://www.westmichiganballers.com/news/notebook-south-christian-has-found-a-third-scoring-option monthly 0.5 2023-12-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/58d14d56-b1aa-46b0-af9b-1453ef73c435/2U3A2844.jpg News - Notebook: South Christian has found a third scoring option - Make it stand out South Christian’s Davis Kemper, a 6-foot-7 junior, blocks the shot of Hudsonville’s Breylan McPhaul in the Cornerstone Holiday Tournament on Tuesday, Dec. 19, 2023. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://www.westmichiganballers.com/news/defense-is-the-key-to-grand-rapids-christians-perfect-start monthly 0.5 2023-12-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/07c71c05-1df7-49bd-aef4-c0dc410a9a9c/2U3A1994.jpg News - Defense is the key to Grand Rapids Christian’s perfect start - Make it stand out Grand Rapids Christian’s Tyler Davis is defended by Grand Rapids Catholic Central’s Carter Meerman on Monday, Dec. 18, 2023 at Cornerstone University’s Holiday Tournament. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/adc91a3f-becf-43b8-8abe-dc700bb450ef/2U3A1975.jpg News - Defense is the key to Grand Rapids Christian’s perfect start - Make it stand out Grand Rapids Christian’s Jaylan Ouwinga, left, is defended by Grand Rapids Catholic Central’s Jack Bowen on Monday, Dec. 18, 2023 at Cornerstone University’s Holiday Tournament. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://www.westmichiganballers.com/news/new-o-k-conference-realignment-has-a-football-only-division monthly 0.5 2023-12-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/d48fb63f-d377-4e8b-abb9-b34cd244994f/Screenshot+2023-12-18+at+5.31.19%E2%80%AFPM.png News - New O-K Conference realignment has a football-only division - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/c62ed290-6bfb-472d-a6f7-c7e8e80f9687/OK+red+non.png News - New O-K Conference realignment has a football-only division - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/1d40df86-649b-4274-bf2c-a1e0cbe3e485/OK+white+non.png News - New O-K Conference realignment has a football-only division - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/2887c455-010f-4321-a8e8-c954a7b50da2/OK+Black+non.png News - New O-K Conference realignment has a football-only division - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/f740f2ff-fb7a-4b4c-b72d-489850f40592/OK+Green+non.png News - New O-K Conference realignment has a football-only division - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/7e689f37-99eb-4ec9-b590-f2198773888d/OK+Gold+non.png News - New O-K Conference realignment has a football-only division - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/f65b179d-fff6-4511-9db1-a2ef52fc89d4/OK+Silver+non.png News - New O-K Conference realignment has a football-only division - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/facbbc50-5b20-4c1d-abe8-bbfcf85abf77/412368188_784112166858935_2171095919616471460_n.jpg News - New O-K Conference realignment has a football-only division - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.westmichiganballers.com/news/coopersville-had-its-hoosiers-moment-playing-in-old-indiana-gym monthly 0.5 2023-12-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/56a5db28-720d-4ac1-ad8b-40ebeb84a816/Screenshot+2023-12-14+at+4.44.52%E2%80%AFPM.png News - Coopersville had its ‘Hoosiers’ moment playing in old Indiana gym - Make it stand out The Coopersville basketball team, shown during a summer ball game in June, 2023, got to visit the location of the filming of the movie “Hoosiers” on Dec. 8, 2023. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/04c680bd-4943-4179-b689-ba31a5e514a6/409595498_17905975007870019_5118337365342671415_n.jpg News - Coopersville had its ‘Hoosiers’ moment playing in old Indiana gym - Make it stand out The Coopersville boys basketball team warms up before a scrimmage on the same court where they filmed the movie “Hoosiers” on Dec. 8, 2023. (Photo courtesy of Coopersville). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/54a2e285-0314-4213-bdae-a2fcd8cf501f/Screenshot+2023-12-14+at+5.03.06%E2%80%AFPM.png News - Coopersville had its ‘Hoosiers’ moment playing in old Indiana gym - Make it stand out Coopersville junior Carter Mekkes, right, apparently would fit right in if he played basketball in Indiana in the 1950s. (Photo at left from Orion Pictures. Photo at right by Lenny Padilla) https://www.westmichiganballers.com/news/im7hc5bmged8mcueock3yv2keuoyz8 monthly 0.5 2023-12-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/d8db1bc9-7db2-4ca4-ba41-986658443777/2U3A3605.jpg News - Best high jumper in the state puts up big numbers in basketball, too - Make it stand out Fruitport Calvary Christian junior Bradley Richards dunks during a game against Grand Rapids Sacred Heart Academy on Thursday, Dec. 7, 2023. He finished with 36 points and 17 rebounds. (Photo | Lenny Padilla.) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/88904a22-36d7-43dc-9be9-a29064babdbb/unnamed.jpg News - Best high jumper in the state puts up big numbers in basketball, too - Make it stand out Fruitport Calvary Christian’s Bradley Richards won the MHSAA Division 4 state championship in the high jump with a leap of 6-foot-10 in the spring of 2023. (Photo courtesy of Brad Richards). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/f5edfd24-36a2-48ba-9b7d-6176fc723125/2U3A3292.jpg News - Best high jumper in the state puts up big numbers in basketball, too - Make it stand out Fruitport Calvary Christian junior Bradley Richards shoots a jump shot during a game against Grand Rapids Sacred Heart Academy on Thursday, Dec. 7, 2023. (Photo | Lenny Padilla.) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/5d8615f6-7fcb-48d6-bfde-f6e17f733d9a/2U3A3077.jpg News - Best high jumper in the state puts up big numbers in basketball, too - Make it stand out Fruitport Calvary Christian coach Brad Richards talks to his team before a game against Grand Rapids Sacred Heart Academy on Thursday, Dec. 7, 2023. (Photo | Lenny Padilla.) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/adeee621-5898-4c68-9348-4207190f507f/2U3A3393.jpg News - Best high jumper in the state puts up big numbers in basketball, too - Make it stand out Fruitport Calvary Christian junior Bradley Richards puts up a shot during a game against Grand Rapids Sacred Heart Academy on Thursday, Dec. 7, 2023. (Photo | Lenny Padilla.) https://www.westmichiganballers.com/news/cornerstone-holiday-tournament-schedule-begins-with-big-matchup monthly 0.5 2023-12-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/c2441463-7807-49d3-a693-ade1f87e4093/FkoAIroWYAAIHhK.jpg News - Cornerstone Holiday Tournament schedule begins with big matchup - Make it stand out Members of the Cornerstone University Holliday Tournament’s all-tournament team get a cool scarf. From left, Northview’s Tyran Thomas, Northview’s E.J. Ryans and Grandville’s Cam Regnerus were named to one of the all-tournament teams. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/b21d669a-13cb-4151-8207-7bb0c4b6e48b/Screenshot+2023-12-11+at+12.45.54%E2%80%AFPM.png News - Cornerstone Holiday Tournament schedule begins with big matchup - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.westmichiganballers.com/news/northviews-ej-ryans-mobbed-after-hitting-buzzer-beater monthly 0.5 2023-12-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/d8a2287e-15ff-4e5e-bf79-de54ae04621d/EJ+Ryans.JPG News - Northview’s E.J. Ryans mobbed after hitting buzzer-beater - Make it stand out Northview senior E.J. Ryans is guarded by Carter Meerman of Grand Rapids Catholic Central on Saturday, Dec. 9, 2023 at Calvin University. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/1f3b3215-5ceb-49ae-a00c-c6cfd1b06b71/2U3A8187.JPG News - Northview’s E.J. Ryans mobbed after hitting buzzer-beater - Make it stand out Northview junior Brady Swartz drives to the lane in the first half of The Invite at Calvin University on Saturday, Dec. 9, 2023. Swartz had a team-high 28 points. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://www.westmichiganballers.com/news/notebook-unity-christian-guard-is-an-elite-soccer-player-and-golfer-too monthly 0.5 2023-12-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/cf1774d8-5160-4459-84eb-43dfa40a92b9/2U3A9095.jpg News - Notebook: Unity Christian guard is an elite soccer player and golfer, too - Make it stand out Unity Christian senior Colin Nieuwenhuis, shown during a game last season, had a career-best 32 points on Tuesday against Covenant Christian. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/1c4ea4ff-774c-4025-8bac-3529b239859b/2U3A5876.jpg News - Notebook: Unity Christian guard is an elite soccer player and golfer, too - Make it stand out Unity Christian’s Colin Nieuwenhuis plays in a soccer regional semifinal game on Oct. 24, 2023. He would help the Crusaders win the Division 3 state championship. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://www.westmichiganballers.com/news/east-kentwood-senior-commits-to-division-i-howard-university monthly 0.5 2023-12-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/108c37f3-4cc6-4c4e-a3c8-c18bccb7596a/2U3A5290.jpg News - East Kentwood senior commits to Division I Howard University - Make it stand out East Kentwood senior Christian Humphrey-Rembert plays agains Brother Rice during a team camp in June, 2023. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://www.westmichiganballers.com/news/rockfords-irwin-uses-his-qb-skills-on-the-basketball-court monthly 0.5 2023-12-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/c844dada-cf95-49e9-ba4a-99c92e90a37a/2U3A9012.jpg News - Rockford’s Irwin uses his QB skills on the basketball court - Make it stand out Rockford senior Drake Irwin drives to the basket through three defenders on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023 at Van Andel Arena in Grand Rapids. He had a game-high 26 points. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/aefd7501-c1db-4d93-abdc-48f616865c54/2U3A9549.jpg News - Rockford’s Irwin uses his QB skills on the basketball court - Make it stand out Forest Hills Northern’s Kyle Brown dives over Rockford’s Drake Irwin as the fight for a loose ball in the second half of a game on Saturday, Dec. 1, 2023. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://www.westmichiganballers.com/news/unity-christians-fisher-breaks-his-neck-will-be-out-six-weeks monthly 0.5 2023-12-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/63d91d67-ff0f-45e5-9ed1-62e9b41b54b0/2U3A7528.JPG News - Unity Christian’s Fisher breaks his neck, will be out six weeks - Make it stand out Unity Christian senior T.J. Fisher wears a neck brace during warmups before the Crusaders played at Zeeland West on Friday, Dec. 1, 2023. He will miss six weeks of the basketball season. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://www.westmichiganballers.com/news/a5rc6ljoom3yzrhtg4ct3673qwgs3q monthly 0.5 2023-12-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/6a4c7dae-b528-4760-a8de-98177e4f0ab2/2U3A7333.jpg News - South Christian’s goal: Get back to the title game and win it this time - Make it stand out South Christian junior Carson Vis puts up some shots during practice on Thursday, Nov. 30, 2023. Vis was was first-team all-state last season. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/5d07d8de-9ea0-4d3f-bbdb-6ea5b38052d5/2U3A7385.jpg News - South Christian’s goal: Get back to the title game and win it this time - Make it stand out South Christian senior Jake Vermaas gets a workout on the exercise bike during practice on Thursday, Nov. 30, 2023. He said he’s still a little sore from the football season, which ended less than a week ago. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/a2e35379-62b6-4364-beff-4b27e5dba474/2U3A7469.jpg News - South Christian’s goal: Get back to the title game and win it this time - Make it stand out South Christian seniors Drew Bruinsma, left, and Sam Weiss sprint during during practice on Thursday, Nov. 30, 2023. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/d2192fe3-6caa-404d-ad17-7d4840caf665/2U3A7418.jpg News - South Christian’s goal: Get back to the title game and win it this time - Make it stand out South Christian junior Ike Schrotenboer runs through a drill during practice on Thursday, Nov. 30, 2023. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://www.westmichiganballers.com/news/senior-scores-41-points-and-sets-wmaa-career-scoring-record monthly 0.5 2023-11-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/8fb46b97-3888-4ffe-87cd-8519a9352a50/2U3A4015.jpg News - Senior scores 41 points and sets WMAA career scoring record - Make it stand out Luke Riebel, a senior at West Michigan Aviation Academy, shoots a 3-pointer during a game in January, 2023. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/7af16b32-e8a6-4e49-acb6-a02836fce61a/Micah+Broersma+1+copy.jpeg News - Senior scores 41 points and sets WMAA career scoring record - Make it stand out Micah Broersma shoots a 3-pointer during his senior year at West Michigan Aviation Academy. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://www.westmichiganballers.com/news/forest-hills-northerns-6-foot-8-junior-could-blossom-into-a-star monthly 0.5 2023-11-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/a3bb00bf-f991-4aff-ae74-88c6833eb5c1/2U3A3593.jpg News - Forest Hills Northern’s 6-foot-8 junior could blossom into a star - Make it stand out Forest Hills Northern junior Joey Angok passes the ball during a Fall League game in September 2023. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/2a4a296d-ef88-408f-be0b-092161869eae/2U3A3919.jpg News - Forest Hills Northern’s 6-foot-8 junior could blossom into a star - Make it stand out Joey Angok, who stands 6-foot-8, shoots a 3-pointer ball during a Fall League game in September 2023. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/bd3dc872-219f-49e4-8e4c-a10e21a4166c/2U3A3628.jpg News - Forest Hills Northern’s 6-foot-8 junior could blossom into a star - Make it stand out Forest Hills Northern junior Joey Angok towers over a defender during a Fall League game in September 2023. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://www.westmichiganballers.com/news/new-look-caledonia-has-4-freshmen-2-transfers-and-1-new-coach monthly 0.5 2023-11-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/781119db-7358-4d03-9f99-69f402d6bc68/2U3A4992+2.jpg News - New-look Caledonia has 4 freshmen, 2 transfers and 1 new coach - Make it stand out Caledonia senior Kyan VanderWoude shoots a 3-pointer during a Fall League game in September 2023. He averaged 13.4 points per game last season. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/b92438cf-08cc-49fe-a439-c6be13c03ccb/2U3A4545.jpg News - New-look Caledonia has 4 freshmen, 2 transfers and 1 new coach - Make it stand out The Caledonia basketball team bench - including first-year coach Lamar Chapman on the far right - during a scrimmage on Wednesday, Nov. 22, 2023 at MSA Fieldhouse in Grand Rapids. 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(Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://www.westmichiganballers.com/news/remember-prep-basketball-box-scores-old-newspaper-brings-back-flood-of-memories monthly 0.5 2023-11-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/17c66ece-0050-4da0-bc96-5c9a08566a5d/Screenshot+2023-11-16+at+7.06.59%E2%80%AFPM.png News - Remember prep basketball box scores? Old newspaper brings back flood of memories - Make it stand out A copy of The Grand Rapids Press sports section from Friday, March 4, 2011. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/01526536-1a27-4b4e-8568-ba95061e18d9/Screenshot+2023-11-16+at+7.09.06%E2%80%AFPM.png News - Remember prep basketball box scores? Old newspaper brings back flood of memories - Make it stand out Phoenix Suns star Devin Booker grew up in Grand Rapids and played one season at Grandville High School before moving to Mississippi. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/635f07b2-7048-42bc-8def-06b2a233a8dc/-901c84f93929aef2.jpg News - Remember prep basketball box scores? Old newspaper brings back flood of memories - Make it stand out Wes Leonard is lifted up by his Fennville High School teammates after hitting the game-winning bucket on March 3, 2011. He would die moments later. (Photo by LaShell Photography). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/2553682d-b889-4a03-9057-551c41e51b11/F-_dcOuXoAERi2a.jpg News - Remember prep basketball box scores? Old newspaper brings back flood of memories - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.westmichiganballers.com/news/grandville-transfer-adds-to-the-tallest-team-in-west-michigan monthly 0.5 2023-11-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/40e66393-4e51-4ae8-b02b-44ba823589fd/2U3A5129.jpg News - Grandville transfer adds to the tallest team in West Michigan - Make it stand out Grandville has the tallest team in West Michigan. From left, Corbin Heckman, Colin Heyboer, Cam Regnerus, Caden Neves and Landen Terry. Gibby Connelly wasn’t at the Fall League when this photo was taken. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/a67bcd8a-b4f4-4072-b543-af1423fbe27c/2U3A1378.jpg News - Grandville transfer adds to the tallest team in West Michigan - Make it stand out Caden Neves shoots a 3-pointer during a Fall League game on Oct. 15, 2023. He transferred to Grandville from Fishers, Ind. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/c07b1fe0-d5a7-4142-b86c-12e020101912/2U3A2116.jpg News - Grandville transfer adds to the tallest team in West Michigan - Make it stand out Grandville’s Colin Heyboer shoots a 3-pointer while playing for the Grand Rapids Storm on July 15, 2023. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://www.westmichiganballers.com/news/kuyper-college-restarts-its-basketball-program-after-8-year-hiatus monthly 0.5 2023-11-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/b047e351-edcb-4fb9-b74b-f9f781330729/2U3A9626.jpg News - Kuyper College restarts its basketball program after 8-year hiatus - Make it stand out Kuyper College basketball coach Gary Bailey talks to his team during a timeout during a game against Cornerstone University on Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/0582d35a-8cde-4a14-bbc9-5c8e0bdc18c7/2U3A9772.jpg News - Kuyper College restarts its basketball program after 8-year hiatus - Make it stand out Richard Major, a Godwin Heights grad, competes against Cornerstone University on Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/27224858-aecb-4612-bae0-d7f527feade6/2U3A0144.jpg News - Kuyper College restarts its basketball program after 8-year hiatus - Make it stand out Kuyper College guard Danyel Bibbs drives to the basket while being defended by Cornerstone University’s Jack Joldersma on Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://www.westmichiganballers.com/news/big-man-gabe-newhof-putting-up-big-numbers-at-spring-arbor monthly 0.5 2023-10-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/ef703660-7408-47dd-8d8d-333b10cfd8b4/2U3A8146.jpg News - Gabe Newhof: Big man from big family putting up big numbers - Make it stand out Spring Arbor’s Gabe Newhof puts up a shot against Indiana Tech on Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023 during a tournament in Fort Wayne, Ind. He finished with 34 points and 13 rebounds. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/d191450d-0311-437e-8ad4-c7c040749d4b/Screenshot+2023-10-29+at+2.57.49%E2%80%AFPM.png News - Gabe Newhof: Big man from big family putting up big numbers - Make it stand out At left, Gabe Newhof visits with his sister Kitrah and brother Soren before a game Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023. At right, his 6-year-old cousin Easton wears a Newhof jersey while watching a game. 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Front row from left, coach Doug Fleming, Jah Hatchett, Braeden Holder and Michael DeKuiper. Back row from left, Jake Chapman, B.J. Walker, Camden Thompson, Trey Miller, Lucas Pitsch, Carson Vis, Phoenix Glassnor and assistant coach B.J. Saunders. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/973cc7ac-8df7-466c-ace9-6e1c88bf6573/Lucas+Pitsch+and+Michael+DeKuiper.JPG News - Elite Storm16U basketball teammates are football stars, too - Make it stand out Rockford’s Lucas Pitsch, left, shakes hands with teammate Michael DeKuiper during warmups before a game on Friday, Sept. 29, 2023. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/dd4b0e45-8cdd-411d-a36c-e85e9ab45796/2U3A4014.jpg News - Elite Storm16U basketball teammates are football stars, too - Make it stand out South Christian quarterback Carson Vis threw seven touchdown passes in Week 1 against Grand Rapids Christian on Aug. 26, 2023. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://www.westmichiganballers.com/news/seven-schools-may-split-from-o-k-conference-and-form-own-league monthly 0.5 2023-10-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/3cad4fd3-5a2d-4dc6-908b-226d05924eba/Screenshot+2023-10-03+at+2.50.59+PM.png News - Seven schools may split from O-K Conference and form own league - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.westmichiganballers.com/news/unity-christians-jake-chapman-shows-signs-of-improvement monthly 0.5 2023-10-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/0370665c-ddbc-47c2-a330-a3b1c1f3b112/Jake+Chapman+5.jpg News - Unity Christian’s Jake Chapman shows signs of improvement - Make it stand out Unity Christian’s Jake Chapman gets a water break during a football practice in August 2023. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://www.westmichiganballers.com/news/unity-christian-junior-hospitalized-after-potential-heart-attack monthly 0.5 2023-09-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/bb2750b6-0131-462a-a84b-dfa3a19ea483/2U3A1468.jpg News - Unity Christian junior hospitalized after possible heart attack - Make it stand out Unity Christian High School junior Jake Chapman warms up during a basketball game last season. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/02d5f931-2828-489a-ac5d-f4c0a51630fe/Jake+Chapman+2.jpg News - Unity Christian junior hospitalized after possible heart attack - Make it stand out Unity Christian’s Jake Chapman during football practice in August 2023. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://www.westmichiganballers.com/news/2023-caledonia-grad-who-was-on-the-basketball-team-dies-in-car-crash monthly 0.5 2023-09-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/92d9e852-0f13-42b7-a8ef-951fd7d319c8/Elijah+Holt+2+copy.jpeg News - 2023 Caledonia grad, who was on the basketball team, dies in car crash - Make it stand out Caledonia’s Eljiah Holt drives to the basket during a Fall Ball game in Oct. 2022. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://www.westmichiganballers.com/news/grand-rapids-christians-jaylan-ouwinga-commits-to-toledo monthly 0.5 2023-09-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/e1cbcaef-7cb7-4fd9-9e74-ccbe61e4b960/2U3A1533.jpg News - Grand Rapids Christian’s Jaylan Ouwinga commits to Toledo - Make it stand out Grand Rapids Christian’s Jaylan Ouwinga shoots a 3-pointer against Warren De La Salle on Jan. 21, 2023. 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(Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://www.westmichiganballers.com/news/chris-kaman-lives-a-quiet-life-on-a-farm-since-retiring-from-nba monthly 0.5 2023-08-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/d32976a1-b924-46c1-a40f-9a2bdf0fe0db/2U3A7192.jpg News - Chris Kaman lives a quiet life on a farm since retiring from NBA - Make it stand out Former NBA player Chris Kaman shoots a 3-pointer in a Gus Macker 3-on-3 tournament in Belding, Mich., on Saturday, Aug. 5, 2023. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/c4f80902-fd83-4d0b-8a02-f1593476994c/Screenshot+2023-08-06+at+1.48.20+PM.png News - Chris Kaman lives a quiet life on a farm since retiring from NBA - Make it stand out Chris Kaman signs autographs and takes photos with fans at the Gus Macker 3-on-3 tournament in Belding, Mich., on Saturday, Aug. 5, 2023. 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(Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://www.westmichiganballers.com/news/northview-grad-parker-swartz-switches-commitment-to-ohio-dominican monthly 0.5 2023-08-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/9cd3b9b2-202b-477a-822a-c8c50d81ba3b/2U3A8755.jpg News - Northview grad Parker Swartz switches commitment to Ohio Dominican - Make it stand out Northview’s Parker Swartz plays in the Ring of Fire All-Star Game in June 2023. (Photo | Lenny Padilla) https://www.westmichiganballers.com/news/jake-van-tubbergen-reflects-on-his-first-year-playing-overseas monthly 0.5 2023-07-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/b22a65f8-3abf-427c-9ded-b2acb15dd87f/Jake+Van+Tubbergen+copy+2.jpeg News - Jake Van Tubbergen reflects on his first year playing overseas - Make it stand out Jake Van Tubbergen plays for Grand Valley State during the 2021-22 season. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/9f62bf7c-feeb-4e4a-9299-c01ca97073ee/2U3A5228.jpg News - Jake Van Tubbergen reflects on his first year playing overseas - Make it stand out Jake Van Tubbergen sits in the stands with a friend as they watch an alumni basketball game at Holland High School on Saturday, July 29, 2023. He has a walking boot on his ankle after having surgery. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://www.westmichiganballers.com/news/parents-create-lifelong-bonds-during-the-grind-of-travel-basketball-too monthly 0.5 2023-07-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/b13b112f-e7b5-456f-abe8-febf9c44dd74/44481.jpeg News - Parents create lifelong bonds during the grind of travel basketball, too - Make it stand out Kyan VanderWoude watches a Calvin-Hope basketball game with his parents Lindsey and Kevin VanderWoude on Feb. 25, 2023. Kyan, who will be a senior at Caledonia, has played with the MBA program most of his time playing travel basketball. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/1a788aa3-ae3d-4d43-b83b-47c6da013910/2U3A8154.jpg News - Parents create lifelong bonds during the grind of travel basketball, too - Make it stand out Grand Rapids Storm teammates, from left, Cam Regnerus, Carter Goodyke, Brayden Szamrej and coach Ryer Highland watch a game at the Brawl for the Ball in Grand Rapids, Mich., on Saturday, July 15, 2023. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/beddb0ac-092a-413a-9e7e-b07a148946a3/2U3A3233.jpg News - Parents create lifelong bonds during the grind of travel basketball, too - Make it stand out Maria and Tony Vermaas watch South Christian play in the Division 2 state championship game on March 25, 2023. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/7acdb00e-8bee-456e-942f-ab92f4b29ba7/352569543_236526775912907_2910535108837709609_n.jpg News - Parents create lifelong bonds during the grind of travel basketball, too - Make it stand out The moms behind the success of the MBA Lakeshore basketball team the past two years. From left, Rachel DeHaan, Deb Medendorp, Shellee DeHaan and Stephanie Swartz. Their sons Jake DeHaan (South Christian), Sam Medendorp (South Christian), Carson DeHaan (Calvin Christian) and Parker Swartz (Northview) played together on a dominant MBA Lakeshore team. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/a1364b50-fd76-4fef-a26e-69be4ec57754/2U3A7398.jpg News - Parents create lifelong bonds during the grind of travel basketball, too - Make it stand out MBA coach Ryer Highland on the sidelines during the Brawl for the Ball on July 15, 2023. Carter Bishop, center, and Trevor Zamarron became friends over the past two travel seasons. As did their parents. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://www.westmichiganballers.com/news/upperclassmen-who-stood-out-at-the-brawl-for-the-ball monthly 0.5 2023-07-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/55e2f55f-a29f-4ee2-90c8-96fcc98613ab/Screenshot+2023-07-18+at+3.15.24+PM.png News - Upperclassmen who stood out at the Brawl for the Ball - Make it stand out Ottawa Hills’ Derrick King Jr. (Indy Heat), left, and Byron Center’s Keane Hinkle (West Michigan Lakers) had strong performances at the Brawl for the Ball on July 14-16, 2023. (Photos | Lenny Padilla). https://www.westmichiganballers.com/news/should-michigan-adopt-a-shot-clock-for-high-school-basketball monthly 0.5 2023-07-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/e1667f81-08d1-4cf1-9d6e-b968d595b82c/Screenshot+2023-07-01+at+3.11.43+PM.png News - Should Michigan adopt a shot clock for high school basketball? - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/c759abd5-e338-433a-abf7-c61031c16630/Keith+Guy+1.jpg News - Should Michigan adopt a shot clock for high school basketball? - Make it stand out Muskegon High School coach Keith Guy coaches against Zeeland West on Jan. 13, 2023. Guy says Michigan needs a shot clock. (Photo | Lenny Padilla) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/e617165a-2b5e-42ac-b332-c713e8feb027/2U3A1907.jpg News - Should Michigan adopt a shot clock for high school basketball? - Make it stand out South Christian’s Jake Vermaas shoots a 3-pointer in the MHSAA Division 2 state semifinals on March 24, 2023 at the Breslin Center. A shock clock can be seen in the back ground. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/0505152d-0fb4-4951-9744-3cc589756432/Screenshot+2023-07-01+at+3.39.59+PM.png News - Should Michigan adopt a shot clock for high school basketball? - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.westmichiganballers.com/news/northwestern-football-commit-stars-on-basketball-court-too-for-forest-hills-central monthly 0.5 2023-06-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/93a3cee1-5cd2-495b-a881-e0eea1616efe/2U3A2378.JPG News - Northwestern football commit stars on basketball court, too, for Forest Hills Central - Make it stand out Forest Hills Central’s Ty Hudkins puts up a shot against Unity Christian during a summer league game in Wyoming, Mich., on Tuesday, June, 27, 2023. 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(Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://www.westmichiganballers.com/news/east-kentwood-star-i-want-to-be-committed-before-school-starts monthly 0.5 2023-06-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/b21caad2-3c98-418b-b60d-2f1093dd629c/2U3A5473.JPG News - East Kentwood star: ‘I want to be committed before school starts’ - Make it stand out East Kentwood’s Christian Humphrey-Rembert pushes the ball up court against Brother Rice at the BCAM top prospect team camp at Grand Valley State on Sunday, June 18, 2023. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/fe99bcc6-15d1-4b12-a6a5-f51e716bfe27/2U3A5216.JPG News - East Kentwood star: ‘I want to be committed before school starts’ - Make it stand out East Kentwood’s Christian Humphrey-Rembert warms up before a game at the BCAM top prospect team camp at Grand Valley State on Sunday, June 18, 2023. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://www.westmichiganballers.com/news/notebook-two-long-time-friends-will-play-at-davenport-together monthly 0.5 2023-06-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/3b1f5e03-c4ea-4399-82ba-ef697f36e80b/Screenshot+2023-06-09+at+6.36.36+PM.png News - Notebook: Two long-time friends will play at Davenport together - Make it stand out West Catholic’s Bernie Varnesdeel, left, and Godwin Heights’ Jakhary Towns compete in the Ring of Fire All-Star Game on June 6 & 7, 2023 at Davenport University. The duo will play for Davenport in the fall. (Photos | Lenny Padilla) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/8fc5fbb2-192f-4d02-983d-69df0e59d29c/2U3A9520.JPG News - Notebook: Two long-time friends will play at Davenport together - Make it stand out Teammates from the 2022 MBA Lakeshore 17U team pose together at the Ring of Fire All-Star Game on Wednesday, June 7, 2023 at Davenport. From left, Brett Bultsma (Wayland), Jake DeHaan (South Christian), Carson DeHaan (Calvin Christian), Parker Swartz (Northview), Mason Dykstra (Hudsonville) and Sam Medendorp (South Christian). https://www.westmichiganballers.com/news/rosters-set-for-annual-high-school-basketball-all-star-game monthly 0.5 2023-05-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/e5f4c53d-e896-417a-a2e4-21280a0f6216/Allstars+doorway+copy.jpeg News - Rosters set for annual high school basketball all-star game - Make it stand out Players await to play in the annual Ring of Fire Basketball All-Star Game in 2022. 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(Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://www.westmichiganballers.com/news/what-is-durral-brooks-most-looking-forward-to-at-michigan-interacting-with-young-u-m-fans monthly 0.5 2023-05-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/49e9181e-3d88-49a0-a9a0-2c7b6ee098f7/Durral+Brooks+smile+copy.jpeg News - What is Durral Brooks most looking forward to at Michigan? Interacting with young U-M fans - Make it stand out Grand Rapids Catholic Central’s Durral Brooks interacts with teammates during a scrimmage in the fall of 2021. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/d848a0aa-7a2f-49cb-b3e9-24ff8571f6d5/2U3A2586.jpg News - What is Durral Brooks most looking forward to at Michigan? Interacting with young U-M fans - Make it stand out Grand Rapids Catholic Central’s Durral Brooks puts up a shot against South Christian on Feb. 21, 2023. Brooks averaged 20.4 points per game last season. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/384d57b6-9a1f-4c9b-a53f-8a33f1266403/IMG_2060.JPG News - What is Durral Brooks most looking forward to at Michigan? Interacting with young U-M fans - Make it stand out Grand Rapids Catholic Central’s Durral Brooks, center/right, poses with his family during Senior Day for his brother Jorden Brooks on Feb. 24, 2022. Jorden now plays basketball at Ferris State. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/b19706ea-7f5d-4ba8-9264-80e0e421d3f1/2U3A3183.jpg News - What is Durral Brooks most looking forward to at Michigan? Interacting with young U-M fans - Make it stand out Grand Rapids Catholic Central’s Durral Brooks sets up a play during a game against South Christian on Jan. 24, 2023. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://www.westmichiganballers.com/news/18-schools-find-new-homes-in-o-k-conference-realignment monthly 0.5 2023-05-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/a7105869-ea5b-46d1-9956-655dcd3cc39b/Screenshot+2023-05-15+at+5.06.34+PM.png News - 18 schools find new homes in O-K Conference realignment - Make it stand out Zeeland East and Zeeland West (with Layne Risdon and Merritt Alderink) are on the move to the O-K White and coach T.J. Meerman and Catholic Central are moving to the O-K Blue. 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Storm players, from left, are Camden Thompson, Michael DeKuiper and Jake Chapman. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://www.westmichiganballers.com/news/why-did-jake-dehaan-choose-to-play-football-at-toledo monthly 0.5 2023-05-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/4c25a8b1-fff2-4fa9-9020-1dfea5908939/Jake+DeHaan+1Q+TD.jpg News - Why did Jake DeHaan choose to play football at Toledo? - Make it stand out South Christian quarterback Jake DeHaan dives into the end zone for a touchdown against Grand Rapids Christian in Week 1 on Aug. 26, 2022. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/8f3701bd-3213-41ac-91b8-6b61633630ca/2U3A5082+2.jpg News - Why did Jake DeHaan choose to play football at Toledo? - Make it stand out Jake DeHaan, right, celebrates scoring a touchdown with teammate Jake Vermaas against Unity Christian on Oct. 28, 2022. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/73a2d400-6a05-4138-a1f6-ae18b0688471/2U3A4743.jpg News - Why did Jake DeHaan choose to play football at Toledo? - Make it stand out South Christian’s Jake DeHaan plays against Ferndale in the Division 2 state finals at the Breslin Center on March 25, 2023. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/d2949d11-c0d3-4244-8ebe-1d12e62713fb/2U3A5580.jpg News - Why did Jake DeHaan choose to play football at Toledo? - Make it stand out South Christian’s Jake DeHaan with his parents Rachel and Alex DeHaan on the basketball team’s Senior Night. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://www.westmichiganballers.com/news/notebook-three-long-time-basketball-coaches-step-down monthly 0.5 2023-04-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/2769007d-6fc1-4756-8317-a29afbbedf36/Joe+Modderman+copy.jpeg News - Notebook: Three long-time basketball coaches step down - Make it stand out Joe Modderman spend parts of 19 years at Allendale High School. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/fd8a0761-29eb-412a-a942-45b07d1c6356/Screenshot+2023-04-24+at+6.18.24+PM.png News - Notebook: Three long-time basketball coaches step down - Make it stand out Former Godwin Heights coach Tyler Whittemore, left, and former Forest Hills Central coach Kyle Carhart have stepped down after the 2022-23 season. (Photos | Lenny Padilla). https://www.westmichiganballers.com/news/notebook-east-kentwood-senior-star-joins-aau-team-hoping-to-draw-college-interest monthly 0.5 2023-04-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/92311192-c012-4558-99ad-dc028c3d7d6a/Marshaun+Flakes.JPG News - Notebook: East Kentwood senior star joins AAU team hoping to draw college interest - Make it stand out East Kentwood star Marshaun Flakes joined the MBA National 17U team last weekend at the Storm Classic in Grand Rapids. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://www.westmichiganballers.com/news/javion-otten-bounces-back-after-ankle-injury-ended-his-season monthly 0.5 2023-04-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/659382dd-5894-4ebe-b098-b3a59d96aae0/2U3A7234.JPG News - Javion Otten bounces back after ankle injury ended his season - Make it stand out Kenowa Hills senior Javion Otten puts up shots during a workout on Thursday, April 13, 2023. He has committed to play at Grand Valley State next season. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/415f4858-58b2-4f35-a7b0-6a2a6c879184/Javion+Otten+copy.jpeg News - Javion Otten bounces back after ankle injury ended his season - Make it stand out Kenowa Hills’ Javion Otten takes a jumpshot against South Christian during the 2021-22 season. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/2dbc6264-9148-4a94-a141-c691668322cf/2U3A7263.JPG News - Javion Otten bounces back after ankle injury ended his season - Make it stand out Kenowa Hills senior Javion Otten puts up shots during a workout on Thursday, April 13, 2023. He missed nine games during the season with an ankle injury. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://www.westmichiganballers.com/news/who-is-the-smartest-team-in-west-michigan-forest-hills-eastern monthly 0.5 2023-04-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/17202838-390b-41f7-a8d3-ce927448506a/FH+Eastern+team+2+copy.jpeg News - Who is the smartest team in West Michigan? Forest Hills Eastern - Make it stand out Grand Rapids Forest Hills Eastern poses for a group photo after winning their bracket in the Cornerstone Holiday Tournament on Dec. 21, 2022. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/84a3fc49-00fb-4869-a5b3-5d88ce66941a/Mac+DenBraber+18+copy.jpeg News - Who is the smartest team in West Michigan? Forest Hills Eastern - Make it stand out Forest Hills Eastern’s Mac DenBraber, left, is guarded by East Grand Rapids’ Simon Neuhaus in the Cornerstone Holiday Tournament on Dec. 19, 2022. According to BCAM, DenBraber has a 3.9 GPA and Neuhaus has a 4.0. Both of their teams are have a high combined GPA. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://www.westmichiganballers.com/news/d2-player-of-the-year-kaden-brown-one-of-the-best-guards-to-ever-play-in-grand-rapids monthly 0.5 2023-04-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/bf3c6a66-8b7d-4ca8-80f3-ef3e1ce479c7/Kaden+Brown+copy+2.jpeg News - D2 Player of the Year: Kaden Brown ‘one of the best guards to ever play in Grand Rapids’ - Make it stand out Grand Rapids Catholic Central’s Kaden Brown, center, drives past South Christian’s Jake Vermaas, left, and Carson Vis during a game on Jan. 24, 2023. All three were honored on the Division 2 All-State team. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://www.westmichiganballers.com/news/calvin-christian-basketball-standout-gets-a-division-i-football-offer monthly 0.5 2023-03-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/90b73f2d-0d8e-46c8-b1c0-609f4112c5a8/Matt+Elderkin+2+copy.jpeg News - Calvin Christian basketball standout gets a Division I football offer - Make it stand out Calvin Christian junior Matthew Elderkin averaged 14 points per game for the 24-2 Squires this season. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/254d00fe-941c-457d-8122-3fed0f5c543c/FsWq6tWX0AAN91s.jpg News - Calvin Christian basketball standout gets a Division I football offer - Make it stand out Calvin Christian junior Matthew Elderkin and his father, John Elderkin, pose at the football stadium during a visit to Cornell University on Monday, March 27, 2023. (Photo courtesy of Matthew Elderkin). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/de14fc82-125e-4684-befe-09388b2588af/Matthew+Elderkin+dunk+2+copy.jpeg News - Calvin Christian basketball standout gets a Division I football offer - Make it stand out Calvin Christian junior Matthew Elderkin goes up for a dunk against Holland Christian on Dec. 22, 2022. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://www.westmichiganballers.com/news/return-to-breslin-brings-back-flood-of-memories-for-south-christians-david-kool monthly 0.5 2023-03-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/691946e9-fe90-4a87-981f-22c98e66ce15/2U3A2237.JPG News - Return to Breslin brings back flood of memories for South Christian’s David Kool - Make it stand out David Kool, left, poses with Drew Neitzel at the MHSAA boys basketball state semifinals at the Breslin Center on Friday, March 24, 2023. They were rivals in high school but friends off the court. Kool won the Mr. Basketball award in 2006 at South Christian and Neitzel won it in 2004 at Wyoming Park. (Photo | Lenny Padilla) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/0b58573f-378a-4586-8efb-5cfb35859468/54407589_10205665067502790_5516159942886686720_n.jpg News - Return to Breslin brings back flood of memories for South Christian’s David Kool - Make it stand out David Kool poses with the 2006 Michigan Mr. Basketball Award. He won state titles at South Christian in 2003 and 2005. (Photo courtesy of Andris B. Visockis). https://www.westmichiganballers.com/news/south-christians-ride-comes-to-an-end-in-the-state-title-game monthly 0.5 2023-03-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/9f364e5a-e6f3-4aff-974e-1eccf893817a/2U3A4743.JPG News - South Christian’s ride comes to an end in the state title game - Make it stand out South Christian senior Jake DeHaan competes against Ferndale in the Division 2 state title game on Saturday, March 25, 2023. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/2e310f48-16da-4fbd-aaca-b84a251f2769/2U3A4462.JPG News - South Christian’s ride comes to an end in the state title game - Make it stand out Three South Christian players fall on the court after a loose ball in the second half in the Division 2 state title game on Saturday, March 25, 2023. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/41acd36d-aec7-4a4d-b23a-30deaaff32bc/2U3A4339.JPG News - South Christian’s ride comes to an end in the state title game - Make it stand out South Christian senior Sam Medendorp puts up a shot in the Division 2 state title game on Saturday, March 25, 2023. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/5ddc9102-c77b-441a-876b-3eb9180a84c5/2U3A4480.JPG News - South Christian’s ride comes to an end in the state title game - Make it stand out South Christian coach Taylor Johnson on the sidelines in the Division 2 state title game on Saturday, March 25, 2023. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/b95b0b26-0ff0-4f61-956a-51e4a106f9d1/2U3A4978.JPG News - South Christian’s ride comes to an end in the state title game - Make it stand out The South Christian players can’t hold back their emotions while watching Ferndale celebrate their state title at the Division 2 state title game on Saturday, March 25, 2023. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://www.westmichiganballers.com/news/tri-unity-christian-stumbles-in-the-d4-state-title-game-vows-to-return monthly 0.5 2023-03-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/f668ac00-22f9-4e5e-a8a8-c22ee86126b3/2U3A3655.JPG News - Tri-Unity Christian stumbles in the D4 state title game; vows to return - Make it stand out Tri-Unity Christian sophomore Keaton Blanker loses control of the ball along the baseline in the Division 4 state championship game on Saturday, March 25, 2023. (Photo | Lenny Padilla. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/05a8b957-26bb-49e1-bfe9-a70dd7172efe/2U3A3833.JPG News - Tri-Unity Christian stumbles in the D4 state title game; vows to return - Make it stand out Tri-Unity Christian junior Jordan VanKlompenberg shoots a 3-pointer in the Division 4 state championship game on Saturday, March 25, 2023. He led the team with 15 points. (Photo | Lenny Padilla. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/60f22e70-2067-4b05-8d09-90b4277bfd52/2U3A3511.JPG News - Tri-Unity Christian stumbles in the D4 state title game; vows to return - Make it stand out Tri-Unity Christian junior Owen Rosendall sets up a play in the Division 4 state championship game on Saturday, March 25, 2023. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/d8b792cd-9d80-4394-a4f8-334870befb78/2U3A3498.JPG News - Tri-Unity Christian stumbles in the D4 state title game; vows to return - Make it stand out Tri-Unity Christian senior Roy Fogg looks to score in the paint in the Division 4 state championship game on Saturday, March 25, 2023. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://www.westmichiganballers.com/news/south-christian-pulls-out-wild-win-in-overtime-to-advance-to-state-title-game monthly 0.5 2023-03-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/65dab3c1-0573-48cf-ad85-46b9fd49165d/2U3A3378.JPG News - South Christian pulls out wild win in overtime to advance to state title game - Make it stand out South Christian’s Jake Vermaas gets a hug from Carson Vis after the Sailors pulled out a win in overtime on Friday, March 24, 2023. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/45d45fcb-03f6-4864-b7d5-af0cf65c6787/2U3A3188.JPG News - South Christian pulls out wild win in overtime to advance to state title game - Make it stand out South Christian’s Jake DeHaan had a game-high 14 points on Friday, March 24, 2023. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/a42f6551-444f-4c94-be7a-b450202aa776/2U3A3352.JPG News - South Christian pulls out wild win in overtime to advance to state title game - Make it stand out South Christian fans go nuts after the buzzer sounded as the Sailors out a win in overtime on Friday, March 24, 2023. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/4521dbed-1b1c-4a8a-a932-a4bf8c217aef/2U3A3297.JPG News - South Christian pulls out wild win in overtime to advance to state title game - Make it stand out South Christian’s Jake Vermaas was 6-of-6 from the free-throw line in overtime on Friday, March 24, 2023. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://www.westmichiganballers.com/news/jax-wilson-set-sparta-scoring-record-by-just-one-point-commits-to-calvin monthly 0.5 2023-03-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/a79ec47b-3a19-4257-9ab1-5547f938554a/Jax+Wilson+2+copy.jpeg News - Jax Wilson, who committed to Calvin, set the Sparta scoring record by just one point - Make it stand out Sparta senior Jax Wilson passes the ball at the Cornerstone Holiday Tournament. He averaged 24.8 points per game this season. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/3f72aad0-74c2-4425-b8d2-833859b453e1/Jax+Wilson+4+copy+2.jpeg News - Jax Wilson, who committed to Calvin, set the Sparta scoring record by just one point - Make it stand out Sparta’s Jax Wilson runs through a drill during a practice in January. He committed to play basketball at Calvin University. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://www.westmichiganballers.com/news/five-years-ago-the-best-team-in-west-ottawa-history-made-it-to-the-d1-title-game monthly 0.5 2023-03-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/983e6d4c-6cd1-4130-aeaf-67e94e4e0624/Screenshot+2023-03-23+at+11.34.09+AM.png News - Five years ago: The best team in West Ottawa history made it to the D1 title game - Make it stand out The 2017-18 Holland West Ottawa boys basketball team went 25-3 and made it all the way to the Division 1 state title game. This photo was the cover of the team’s program taken by Laura Veldhof. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/5e70210f-45ae-4341-9ce4-585f6555a412/20180324_135136.jpg News - Five years ago: The best team in West Ottawa history made it to the D1 title game - Make it stand out Some of the West Ottawa seniors pose together for one final time at the Breslin Center on March 24, 2018. From left, Sean Cavanaugh, Liam Cavanaugh, Tyler Bosma, Nick Wehmeyer, Danny DeForest and Drew Pedersen. (Photo | Lenny Padilla) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/5f947c70-cff3-43ce-9992-3bc95957ef99/20180323_153741.jpg News - Five years ago: The best team in West Ottawa history made it to the D1 title game - Make it stand out The West Ottawa basketball team celebrates after beating Niles in the Division 1 state semifinals at the Breslin Center on March 23, 2018. From left, Sean Cavanaugh, Danny DeForest, Nick Wehrmeyer (5) and Jon Hofmeyer. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/ad3cecdb-446a-49aa-a1b8-1cd329273390/Screenshot+2023-03-23+at+11.35.04+AM.png News - Five years ago: The best team in West Ottawa history made it to the D1 title game - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.westmichiganballers.com/news/sam-medendorps-hair-isnt-intimidating-but-his-game-sure-is monthly 0.5 2023-03-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/4731caf3-9662-4446-ae76-001b3787535b/2U3A1802.JPG News - Sam Medendorp’s hair isn’t intimidating, but his game sure is - Make it stand out South Christian senior Sam Medendorp grabs a rebound in a Division 2 state semifinal game on Tuesday, March 21, 2023. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/c2967c30-ce51-4d0b-81bf-241a8ad12a89/2U3A1931.JPG News - Sam Medendorp’s hair isn’t intimidating, but his game sure is - Make it stand out South Christian junior Jake Vermaas drives past a Unity Christian defender in a Division 2 state semifinal game on Tuesday, March 21, 2023. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/9e83e6b7-86be-4d6e-8dcf-c17c688d5a82/2U3A1827.JPG News - Sam Medendorp’s hair isn’t intimidating, but his game sure is - Make it stand out South Christian senior Sam Medendorp grabs a rebound after altering a shot by Unity Christian’s Jake Chapman in a Division 2 state semifinal game on Tuesday, March 21, 2023. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://www.westmichiganballers.com/news/unity-christian-sophomores-come-up-clutch-in-postseason monthly 0.5 2023-03-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/31bb4e69-c0e5-4dad-b202-b0eda73759cb/2U3A1267.JPG News - Unity Christian sophomores come up clutch in postseason - Make it stand out Unity Christian sophomore Max VanKoevering puts up some shots during a practice on Friday, March 17, 2023. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/7c1ba036-313d-4dea-90fe-f1915c1b95cf/Screen+Shot+2023-03-21+at+12.00.11+AM.png News - Unity Christian sophomores come up clutch in postseason - Make it stand out Unity Christian sophomores Max VanKoevering, left, and Jake Chapman practice their shooting during a practice on Friday, March 17, 2023. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/87871372-6856-46a4-9b94-898c966797a4/Jake+Chapman+3+copy.jpg News - Unity Christian sophomores come up clutch in postseason - Make it stand out Unity Christian sophomore Jake Chapman puts up a shot over Holland Christian’s Harrison Halbert on Jan. 20, 2023. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://www.westmichiganballers.com/news/jake-vermaas-drive-to-win-fuels-south-christian-basketball monthly 0.5 2023-03-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/11f19aa2-6e01-465d-9019-90bbdc40df46/Jake+Vermaas++copy.jpg News - Jake Vermaas’ drive to win fuels South Christian basketball - Make it stand out Jake Vermaas sets up a play during a game against Grand Rapids Catholic Central on Feb. 21, 2023. He had 22 points in the game. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/dda60db0-4586-439d-9d5d-3007da4978be/2U3A9378+copy.jpg News - Jake Vermaas’ drive to win fuels South Christian basketball - Make it stand out Jake Vermaas (0) huddles up with his team before a Regional final game on March 13, 2023. (Photo | Lenny Padilla) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/2f230f44-3592-466e-9acf-ac5fbac33ea8/2U3A9580+2+copy.jpg News - Jake Vermaas’ drive to win fuels South Christian basketball - Make it stand out South Christian’s Jake Vermaas shoots a 3-pointer against Niles in a Division 2 Regional final game on March 13, 2023. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/fd3d70cf-2494-430b-86ef-f8e661da7722/Jake+Vermaas%2C+Luke+Bakker%2C+Carter+Meerman+copy.jpg News - Jake Vermaas’ drive to win fuels South Christian basketball - Make it stand out Jake Vermaas, left, poses with his Grand Rapids Storm teammates Luke Bakker, center and Carter Meerman during a tournament in Lansing in 2022. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/06ae217b-8e68-4b02-bae7-72099863cd18/Jake+Vermaas+and+Jake+DeHaan+copy.jpeg News - Jake Vermaas’ drive to win fuels South Christian basketball - Make it stand out South Christian’s Jake Vermaas (2) helps teammate Jake DeHaan stretch before a football game against Grand Rapids Christian on Aug. 26, 2022. (Photo | Lenny Padilla) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/cfc8c510-bb78-4edb-abd1-c978c4baa445/Jake+Vermaas+and+Jake+DeHaan+copy.jpg News - Jake Vermaas’ drive to win fuels South Christian basketball - Make it stand out Jake Vermaas (0) jokes around with teammate Jake DeHaan (3) during the South Christian media day in November, 2022. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/3b4dd1d2-73b7-4888-b5fa-d8ecd5009565/2U3A0818+copy.jpg News - Jake Vermaas’ drive to win fuels South Christian basketball - Make it stand out Jake Vermaas reacts after a big play in the third quarter of the Division 2 Regional final game against Hamilton on March 15, 2023. He scored 19 points in the third quarter and finished with a career-high 28. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://www.westmichiganballers.com/news/unity-christian-players-shaved-their-heads-after-big-playoff-win monthly 0.5 2023-03-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/e769f75d-d090-4900-b019-e48958be3232/2U3A1316.JPG News - Unity Christian players shaved their heads after big playoff win - Make it stand out Unity Christian’s junior guards Colin Nieuwenhuis, left, and TJ Fisher pose during a practice on Friday, March 17. The duo shaved their heads to motivate their team after a big playoff victory. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/2354da9a-170f-437d-bf1b-63c3ef4c9f5c/Colin+Nieuwenhuis+2+copy.jpg News - Unity Christian players shaved their heads after big playoff win - Make it stand out Unity Christian’s Colin Nieuwenhuis with a full head of blond hair during a preseason scrimmage in the fall of 2022. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://www.westmichiganballers.com/news/despite-broken-wrists-carson-vis-back-in-gym-cheering-on-south-christian-teammates monthly 0.5 2023-03-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/6b1cb4bc-5122-4fac-8364-6c314a8b52db/2U3A1333.JPG News - Despite broken wrists, Carson Vis back in gym cheering on South Christian teammates - Make it stand out South Christian sophomore Carson Vis sat a a table at midcourt during practice on Friday, March, 17, 2023. Both of his arms are in casts after breaking his wrists on Wednesday. Teammate Jaxson Rynbrandt is at right running the shot clock. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/8a748673-b75c-4c57-802d-ff88289a92b7/Carson+Vis+Jake+Vermaas+laugh+2+copy.jpg News - Despite broken wrists, Carson Vis back in gym cheering on South Christian teammates - Make it stand out South Christian players joke around with Carson Vis after he was named MVP of a 2k23 Showcase game at Aquinas College when the Sailors beat Detroit Edison on Jan. 28, 2023. (Photo | Lenny Padilla) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/087c52e3-39b1-460d-b50b-3f2dcfa21916/2U3A1348.JPG News - Despite broken wrists, Carson Vis back in gym cheering on South Christian teammates - Make it stand out South Christian sophomore Carson Vis smiles during practice on Friday, March, 17, 2023. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/4a3c2aef-1ce3-4877-a063-94771d10933f/Carson+Vis++copy.jpg News - Despite broken wrists, Carson Vis back in gym cheering on South Christian teammates - Make it stand out Carson Vis competes with the Grand Rapids Storm during the 2022 season. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://www.westmichiganballers.com/news/south-christians-carson-vis-breaks-both-wrists-in-playoff-game monthly 0.5 2023-03-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/ba850dbe-8297-4cd8-95e6-1f4435d9ac70/2U3A9634.JPG News - South Christian’s Carson Vis breaks both wrists in playoff game - Make it stand out South Christian’s Carson Vis during a Division 2 regional semifinal against Niles on Monday, March 13, 2023. (Photo | Lenny Padilla) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/20ec6677-134e-48e0-85b7-aa4599009ad7/FrUGBadWwAUznVZ.jpg News - South Christian’s Carson Vis breaks both wrists in playoff game - Carson Vis smiling while in the emergency room on Wednesday night. His mother, Jodi Vis, posted this photo on Twitter. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/349a27b6-bd9a-4901-bbf1-42807c30a6bd/2U3A0467.JPG News - South Christian’s Carson Vis breaks both wrists in playoff game - Make it stand out South Christian players during pre-game introductions before a Division 2 regional final on Wednesday, March 15, 2023. From left, Nate Brinks, Jake Vermaas, Jake DeHaan and Carson Vis. (Photo | Lenny Padilla.) https://www.westmichiganballers.com/news/aviation-junior-has-become-one-of-the-areas-top-shooters monthly 0.5 2023-03-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/987e8a5e-20ff-4fc9-93c0-bf09e5399530/Luke+Riebel+3+copy.jpg News - Aviation junior has become one of the area’s top shooters - Make it stand out West Michigan Aviation Academy’s Luke Riebel shoots a 3-pointer against Wyoming Lee on Jan. 2, 2023. He set the school record for 3-pointers this season. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/28fa620a-e7fb-4652-9f76-86ec99781243/Luke+Riebel++copy.jpg News - Aviation junior has become one of the area’s top shooters - Make it stand out West Michigan Aviation Academy’s Luke Riebel dribbles the ball against Wyoming Lee on Jan. 2, 2023. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://www.westmichiganballers.com/news/opinion-gofan-isnt-your-enemy-and-other-postseason-basketball-topics monthly 0.5 2023-03-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/8bf093f9-4eb9-4306-81d8-9e7d2e9b48f5/Jack+Karasinski+banner+copy.jpg News - Opinion: GoFan isn’t your enemy and other postseason basketball topics - Make it stand out Grand Rapids Catholic Central’s Jack Karasinski during the state finals in 2021 with the MHSAA logo in the background. (Photo | Lenny Padilla) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/cc8506b1-f9d9-42c9-b9a7-f779b49ad672/FH+Eastern+team+copy.jpg News - Opinion: GoFan isn’t your enemy and other postseason basketball topics - Make it stand out The Forest Hills Eastern boys basketball team celebrates after winning their bracket at the Cornerstone Holiday Tournament on Dec. 21, 2022. (Photo | Lenny Padilla) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/d1d78219-b782-4e90-a849-d5a156bd4f95/Unity+fans+copy.jpg News - Opinion: GoFan isn’t your enemy and other postseason basketball topics - Make it stand out Unity Christian fans during a basketball game this season. (Photo | Lenny Padilla) https://www.westmichiganballers.com/news/kayden-bird-got-his-1000th-career-point-but-he-cut-it-close monthly 0.5 2023-03-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/88ae7608-f9de-44c2-8891-5425d866de0d/Kayden+Bird+7+copy.jpg News - Kayden Bird got his 1,000th career point - but he cut it close - Make it stand out NorthPointe Christian’s Kayden Bird shoots a 3-pointer during a game against Hudsonville on Dec. 28, 2022. The senior finished with 83 3-pointers this season, which is second most in West Michigan history. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/fbc3b568-e591-408e-a14b-df2faa7a0751/Kayden+Bird+and+Mitchell+White+copy.jpg News - Kayden Bird got his 1,000th career point - but he cut it close - Make it stand out NorthPointe Christian seniors Kayden Bird, left, and Mitchell White cheer on their teammates in the final minutes of a game against Hudsonville on Dec. 28, 2022. (Photo | Lenny Padilla) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/ec4a98c8-b26b-4c12-ade8-c415b59ffba1/335285812_1363681867508069_719944717664041094_n.jpg News - Kayden Bird got his 1,000th career point - but he cut it close - Make it stand out NorthPointe Christian’s Kayden Bird poses with his family after scoring his 1,000th point on Friday, March 10, 2023. (Courtesy photo of Jamie Bird). https://www.westmichiganballers.com/news/three-years-ago-today-the-high-school-sports-world-stopped monthly 0.5 2023-03-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/d42b4176-43cd-49c4-ac76-2339bd131723/IMG_0831+copy.jpg News - Three years ago this week, the high school sports world stopped - Make it stand out Zeeland East’s Trip Riemersma makes a pass during a game with Zeeland West in 2019. Zeeland East was 16-6 and was supposed to play in the district finals. But it never happened. (Photo | Lenny Padilla) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/2e5ba45d-1600-452c-ae30-6cb769198369/Max+Perez+v+WO+copy.jpg News - Three years ago this week, the high school sports world stopped - Make it stand out Hudsonville senior Max Perez dribbles against West Ottawa during a game in 2019. His Eagles were 20-2 when the season ended. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/bf7502f1-3065-440f-ae8c-6b674dc99264/Zeeland+East+copy.jpg News - Three years ago this week, the high school sports world stopped - Make it stand out Zeeland East juniors, from left, Ethan Houghtaling, Trip Riemersma, Brandon Claerbaut, Adam Cassel and Nathan Claerbaut, huddle up before a game in 2019. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://www.westmichiganballers.com/news/unity-christian-upsets-catholic-central-we-knew-we-could-beat-them monthly 0.5 2023-03-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/d1e3a188-2903-4b37-becc-a7cb7a368d55/Jake+Chapman+copy+4.jpg News - Unity Christian upsets Catholic Central ‘We knew we could beat them’ - Make it stand out Jake Chapman scored the game-winning points and finished with a career-high 17 points as Unity Christian beat Grand Rapids Catholic Central in a district semifinal on Wednesday. (Photo | Lenny Padilla) https://www.westmichiganballers.com/news/jakhary-towns-scores-a-career-high-47-as-godwin-win-in-ot monthly 0.5 2023-03-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/c62ce0a4-6b63-46a6-98cb-492a24ef60c8/Jakhary+Towns+9+copy.jpg News - Jakhary Towns scores a career-high 47 as Godwin win in OT - Make it stand out Godwin Heights senior Jakhary Towns scored 47 points on Wednesday as the Wolverines beat Wyoming Lee in overtime in a district semifinal game. (Photo | Lenny Padilla) https://www.westmichiganballers.com/news/grand-havens-harrison-sorrelle-gets-1000th-career-point monthly 0.5 2023-03-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/071c4e88-6bec-4eb5-89f0-a38532aad0b3/Harrison+Sorrelle+1000.jpeg News - Grand Haven’s Harrison Sorrelle gets 1,000th career point - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.westmichiganballers.com/news/south-christians-carson-vis-visits-michigan-and-toledo monthly 0.5 2023-03-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/9dd1eec8-0e06-4434-b4b0-3e63942355a6/Carson+Vis+copy+3.jpg News - South Christian’s Carson Vis visits Michigan and Toledo - Make it stand out South Christian sophomore Carson Vis has gone on four unofficial college visits this season. (Photo | Lenny Padilla) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/ae008807-f41c-4f60-839a-8590c6091e0a/Fp7TcXmXwAI9x8H.jpg News - South Christian’s Carson Vis visits Michigan and Toledo - Make it stand out South Christian’s Carson Vis, left, and Sailors coach Taylor Johnson visited the University of Michigan on Sunday, Feb. 26, 2023. (Courtesy photo | Carson Vis). https://www.westmichiganballers.com/news/notebook-who-won-the-o-k-conference-champions monthly 0.5 2023-02-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/22df46a6-425e-4ad8-a5f3-92326b0b816d/2U3A3623.JPG News - Notebook: Who won the O-K Conference championships? - Make it stand out Hamilton’s Brant Goodpaster hit a 3-pointer at the buzzer as Hamilton beat Coopersville 57-54 to win the O-K Blue Conference championship on Friday, Feb. 24, 2023. (Photo | Lenny Padilla) https://www.westmichiganballers.com/news/calvin-christians-dominant-season-has-been-years-in-the-making monthly 0.5 2023-02-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/2d1bcbf4-5a19-4515-b582-521607d5f44d/2U3A2790.JPG News - Calvin Christian’s dominant season has been years in the making - Make it stand out The Calvin Christian boys basketball team poses for a group photo after a long practice on Monday, Feb. 20, 2023. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/67a4abb1-ff56-410a-94da-98f017b61d99/2U3A2250.JPG News - Calvin Christian’s dominant season has been years in the making - Make it stand out Matt Veltema is in his first year as the varsity basketball coach at Calvin Christian. He was the long-time junior varsity coach for the school. Here Veltema runs practice on Monday, Feb. 20, 2023. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/3388cf96-c53b-4a70-b347-0e3cf0afa3a8/2U3A2717.JPG News - Calvin Christian’s dominant season has been years in the making - Make it stand out Calvin Christian seniors Carson DeHaan, left, guards teammate Jack Agema during a practice on Monday, Feb. 20, 2023. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/cc9e3796-85e9-41f9-a6f8-1aba9972c0cc/2U3A2807.JPG News - Calvin Christian’s dominant season has been years in the making - Make it stand out From left, Calvin Christian’s trio of Matt Elderkin, Jack Agema and Carson DeHaan have helped the Squires to a near perfect season. (Photo | Lenny Padilla) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/9c791847-1c4a-4304-8076-b0e8ea8ef329/2U3A2526.JPG News - Calvin Christian’s dominant season has been years in the making - Make it stand out Carley Veltema, the wife of Calvin Christian coach Matt Veltema, runs the scoreboard while her son Brayson, 9, sits on her lap during a practice on Monday, Feb. 20, 2023. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/68b9e8da-9fd6-495e-a5fe-6ee13ee5e1e7/2U3A2560.JPG News - Calvin Christian’s dominant season has been years in the making - Make it stand out From left, Calvin Christian’s Matt Elderkin, Camren Hendrickson and Paul Bouma stretch before running sprints during a practice on Monday, Feb. 20, 2023. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/19d62d6b-740b-434e-a16f-13facedcdbed/Screen+Shot+2023-02-22+at+5.30.26+PM.png News - Calvin Christian’s dominant season has been years in the making - Make it stand out Calvin Christian’s Jace Hogan, left, and Isaac Groothuis during a practice on Monday, Feb. 20, 2023. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://www.westmichiganballers.com/news/south-christian-forces-a-tie-for-first-place-in-o-k-gold-after-beating-catholic-central monthly 0.5 2023-02-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/e35127a8-9c8a-47d7-8bc3-25e85e0150e1/2U3A3543.JPG News - South Christian forces a tie for first place in O-K Gold after beating Catholic Central - Make it stand out South Christian’s Cam Post gives Sam Medendorp (20) a bear hug after the Sailors beat Grand Rapids Catholic Central 82-54 on Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2023. (Photo | Lenny Padilla) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/fc703fbf-9cab-4991-ba44-fc5ad4ae9d01/2U3A3058.JPG News - South Christian forces a tie for first place in O-K Gold after beating Catholic Central - Make it stand out South Christian’s Jake DeHaan scores on a layup in the first half as the Sailors beat Grand Rapids Catholic Central 82-54 on Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2023. (Photo | Lenny Padilla) https://www.westmichiganballers.com/news/top-25-un-signed-seniors-in-the-grand-rapids-area monthly 0.5 2023-02-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/249cb073-04a2-4115-b108-45f37a6a0a04/Screen+Shot+2023-02-19+at+1.01.11+PM.png News - Top 25 un-signed seniors in the Grand Rapids area - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.westmichiganballers.com/news/notebook-sparta-coach-reaches-200-career-wins monthly 0.5 2023-02-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/d0fe606d-f3b7-454e-9fed-762fd0a25c19/Scott+Berry+Sparta+coach+copy.jpg News - Notebook: Sparta coach reaches 200 career wins - Make it stand out Sparta High School boys basketball coach Scott Berry has 200 career wins. (Photo | Lenny Padilla) https://www.westmichiganballers.com/news/former-catholic-central-teammates-become-foes-in-calvin-hope-rivalry monthly 0.5 2023-02-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/4cffe9b8-ed59-41a1-8dce-9f928d8b222c/Luka+Ressler+and+Gabe+Quillan.JPG News - Former Catholic Central teammates become foes in Calvin-Hope rivalry - Make it stand out Calvin University’s Luka Ressler, left, and Hope College’s Gabe Quillan had to guard each other for a moment in the first half of a game on Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2023. The two were teammates at Grand Rapids Catholic Central. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/c0b68422-22b5-4bb7-a0d2-5295859e0769/2U3A0242.JPG News - Former Catholic Central teammates become foes in Calvin-Hope rivalry - Make it stand out Calvin’s Luka Ressler dribbles up court while being guarded by Hope’s Marcus Wourman on Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2023 (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/353c99f0-3028-4429-8147-9db449def8c0/2U3A0152.JPG News - Former Catholic Central teammates become foes in Calvin-Hope rivalry - Make it stand out Hope College center Gabe Quillan looks for a teammate to pass to on Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2023. He is second on the team in scoring with 14 points per game. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://www.westmichiganballers.com/news/mba-and-grand-rapids-storm-combine-forces-with-merger monthly 0.5 2023-02-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/a2c4a467-91cd-4851-92ad-774e20f3db91/Screen+Shot+2023-02-15+at+4.50.23+PM.png News - MBA and Grand Rapids Storm combine forces with merger - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/c7c46ea4-1b21-4e2f-aedb-103c78e8f4d4/Jason+Martin+3+copy.jpg News - MBA and Grand Rapids Storm combine forces with merger - Make it stand out Jason Martin coaches the Grand Rapids Storm 17U team in 2020 during a tournament at Trine University. Martin created the Storm program in 1995. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://www.westmichiganballers.com/news/east-grand-rapids-on-a-hot-streak-after-rough-start-to-season monthly 0.5 2023-02-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/e6df78d2-19ab-412e-be71-f7c89fc2d728/Drew+Caswell+4.JPG News - East Grand Rapids on a hot streak after rough start to season - Make it stand out East Grand Rapids guard Drew Caswell splits the defense against Forest Hills Eastern in the Cornerstone Holiday Tournament on Dec. 19, 2022. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/e8fe876b-81fa-427b-ab82-8289dacd22d3/Wil+TeWinkle.JPG News - East Grand Rapids on a hot streak after rough start to season - Make it stand out East Grand Rapids junior Wil TeWinkle had 10 of his 14 points in the fourth quarter in a win over Northview on Tuesday. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/620b12f8-a262-41b3-b35d-edb3078ed049/Simon+Neuhaus+8.JPG News - East Grand Rapids on a hot streak after rough start to season - Make it stand out East Grand Rapids senior Simon Neuhaus posts up against Forest Hills Eastern’s Drew Patten in the Cornerstone Holiday Tournament on Dec. 19, 2022. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://www.westmichiganballers.com/news/south-christians-sam-medendorp-has-elevated-his-game monthly 0.5 2023-02-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/f92d5450-9006-4c83-a5ce-0e256c9c1240/Sam+Medendorp+copy+2.JPG News - South Christian’s Sam Medendorp has elevated his game - Make it stand out South Christian’s Sam Medendorp grabs and offensive rebound over Grand Rapids Catholic Central’s D.J. Nystrom on Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2023. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/be1ccd3b-6e47-4025-90da-9b2a34371991/IMG_20230209_145658_675.jpg News - South Christian’s Sam Medendorp has elevated his game - Make it stand out South Christian’s Sam Medendorp towers over a Catholic Central defender during a playoff game on Oct. 20, 2022. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/edf1558b-e71e-4d14-993d-aaf617193788/Sam+Medendorp+copy.jpg News - South Christian’s Sam Medendorp has elevated his game - Make it stand out South Christian’s Sam Medendorp takes a shot against Byron Center on Jan. 3, 2023. (Photo | Lenny Padilla) https://www.westmichiganballers.com/news/notebook-detroit-pistons-to-hold-a-youth-camp-at-south-christian monthly 0.5 2023-02-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/439a0b63-b97b-4b6a-861f-fd63073f8d32/South+Christian+team+4+copy.jpg News - Notebook: Detroit Pistons to hold a youth camp at South Christian - Make it stand out South Christian coach Taylor Johnson and his team during a pre-season practice in November. (Photo | Lenny Padilla) https://www.westmichiganballers.com/news/grand-rapids-christian-wins-on-controversial-finish monthly 0.5 2023-02-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/827e41b0-388d-4bf4-9f19-976467c008c1/2U3A7457.JPG News - Grand Rapids Christian wins on controversial finish - Make it stand out Grand Rapids Christian’s Dono Thames scores on a layup against Warren Michigan Collegiate on Saturday, Feb. 4, 2023. Thames had 21 points and was named MVP. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://www.westmichiganballers.com/news/how-did-lowell-upset-no-4-northview monthly 0.5 2023-02-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/53798f84-7b4e-4024-9ad4-e47f52155e57/2U3A0643.JPG News - Lowell upsets No. 4 Northview in the biggest stunner of the season - Make it stand out The Lowell basketball team takes a break during a timeout in a Fall Ball game in Oct. 2022. (Photo | Lenny Padilla) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/44f32c56-92cd-41fb-8454-b0553f7348e9/Ben+Gaskin+copy.jpg News - Lowell upsets No. 4 Northview in the biggest stunner of the season - Make it stand out Lowell’s Ben Gaskin dives for a loose ball during a Fall Ball game in Oct. 2022. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://www.westmichiganballers.com/news/myles-steffen-leads-zeeland-west-over-rival-zeeland-east monthly 0.5 2023-02-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/99679260-d019-4451-8257-ed3396010d81/2U3A6529.JPG News - Myles Steffen leads Zeeland West over rival Zeeland East - Make it stand out Zeeland West guard Myles Steffen looks at the clock as he dribbles up court on Friday, Feb. 3, 2023. He had 19 points in the win. (Photo | Lenny Padilla) https://www.westmichiganballers.com/news/six-freshmen-making-their-mark-as-starters-on-varsity monthly 0.5 2023-02-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/b366ee6d-c0c4-466e-ab1c-87cd8cf7aec3/Cam+Ryans+22.JPG News - Six freshmen making their mark as starters on varsity - Make it stand out Northview freshman Cam Ryans puts up a shot against Grandville in the Cornerstone Holiday Tournament on Dec. 22, 2022. (Photo | Lenny Padilla) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/cac9a93e-b8d0-49df-9a98-caa23de53770/Kyle+Brown+3.JPG News - Six freshmen making their mark as starters on varsity - Make it stand out Forest Hills Northern freshman guard Kyle Brown competes against Holland on Dec. 20, 2022. (Photo | Lenny Padilla) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/e2d54ba9-1ba6-4c75-a0b4-c90016943421/Derek+Chapin.JPG News - Six freshmen making their mark as starters on varsity - Make it stand out Kenowa Hills freshman Derek Chapin gets back on defense in a game against Forest Hills Central in The Invite at Calvin University on Dec. 10, 2022. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/d612e27f-c7b8-4674-9a4f-e44a8acf2fcd/Keegan+Hulst+2.JPG News - Six freshmen making their mark as starters on varsity - Make it stand out Holland freshman guard Keegan Hulst shoots a 3-pointer against Forest Hills Northern on Dec. 20, 2022. (Photo | Lenny Padilla) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/1e20237f-7247-4d16-9eaa-ab4c354d9178/JR+Metcalf+5.JPG News - Six freshmen making their mark as starters on varsity - Make it stand out Wyoming Lee freshman JR Metcalf pushes the ball up court in a win over Lansing Eastern during the Battle of I-96 Holiday Classic at Grand Rapids Ottawa Hills on Dec. 10, 2022. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/2c028b33-8c5c-4e33-9111-0c214aaf0ad8/Connor+Olszewski+10.JPG News - Six freshmen making their mark as starters on varsity - Make it stand out Connor Olszewski grabs a rebound against Holland Christian on Jan. 27, 2023. (Photo | Lenny Padilla) https://www.westmichiganballers.com/news/grand-rapids-native-leads-division-i-basketball-in-rebounding monthly 0.5 2023-02-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/987b45cd-5ac7-4387-b983-5913e6d9dff2/Jacob+Polokovich+4+copy.jpg News - Grand Rapids native leads Division I basketball in rebounding - Make it stand out Southern Indiana’s Jacob Polakovich plays against Grand Valley State on Dec. 20, 2021 in Allendale, Mich. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/bc09c962-3ff4-4a48-8246-a67139487730/Screen+Shot+2023-02-01+at+3.12.53+PM.png News - Grand Rapids native leads Division I basketball in rebounding - Make it stand out NCAA Division I men’s basketball rebounding stats as of Jan. 31, 2023, according to SportsReference.com. https://www.westmichiganballers.com/news/notebook-several-prep-basketball-players-signed-to-play-football monthly 0.5 2023-02-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/df7e1b85-5b9d-45a6-ab25-6f31da7d33f9/Screen+Shot+2023-02-01+at+2.48.36+PM.png News - Notebook: Three area basketball players sign to play football at Ferris State - Make it stand out South Christian’s Cam Post, left, and Hudsonville’s Mason Dykstra both signed to play football at Ferris State University on Wednesday. Both athletes also play basketball. (Photos | Lenny Padilla). https://www.westmichiganballers.com/news/west-catholics-bernie-varnesdeel-is-a-qb-on-basketball-court monthly 0.5 2023-01-31 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/e7bd4dc9-2f15-4f3c-9d74-78881c47d5d1/2U3A4032.JPG News - West Catholic’s Bernie Varnesdeel is a QB on basketball court - Make it stand out West Catholic senior Bernie Varnesdeel drives to the basket against Holland Christian on Friday, Jan. 27, 2023. He scored 15 points in a win. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://www.westmichiganballers.com/news/who-is-going-to-win-the-o-k-red monthly 0.5 2023-01-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/a4563b09-b03b-4c6e-a247-04c4b9373500/Drake+Irwin.JPG News - Who is going to win the O-K Red? - Make it stand out Rockford’s Drake Irwin scores against Grand Blanc on Saturday, Jan. 28, 2023. The Rams are in a four-way tie for the lead in the O-K Red Conference. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/ccd6bdb2-f382-4acf-ab3d-fc911c66bc28/Screen+Shot+2023-01-29+at+11.31.41+AM.png News - Who is going to win the O-K Red? - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.westmichiganballers.com/news/spartas-jax-wilson-is-putting-up-big-numbers-this-season monthly 0.5 2023-01-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/56affc36-3462-4546-89d9-05697c1a5968/2U3A3529.JPG News - Sparta’s Jax Wilson is putting up big numbers this season - Make it stand out Sparta senior Jax Wilson during a practice on Thursday, Jan. 26, 2023. (Photo | Lenny Padilla) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/61992d2c-785e-4a7c-8ca2-fcbb5091acc3/Jax+Wilson+2+copy.jpg News - Sparta’s Jax Wilson is putting up big numbers this season - Make it stand out Sparta’s Jax Wilson passes the ball at the Cornerstone Holiday Tournament in Dec. 2022. He was named to the all-tournament team. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/4a33fd3d-cc0c-4c19-a277-9c3482bf799d/Jax+WIlson+copy.jpg News - Sparta’s Jax Wilson is putting up big numbers this season - Make it stand out Sparta’s Jax Wilson plays a game for the Grand Rapids Storm in the summer of 2021. (Photo | Lenny Padilla) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/51270dc6-55f5-43d8-84c3-6504ac446157/Jax+Wilson+on+floor+copy.jpg News - Sparta’s Jax Wilson is putting up big numbers this season - Make it stand out Sparta’s Jax Wilson dives on the floor for a loose ball during a Division 2 regional game against Whitehall on March 14, 2022. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/10d902af-33a5-436b-a480-430fac589f89/2U3A3519.JPG News - Sparta’s Jax Wilson is putting up big numbers this season - Make it stand out Sparta senior Jax Wilson during a practice on Thursday, Jan. 26, 2023. (Photo | Lenny Padilla) https://www.westmichiganballers.com/news/notebook-eli-vanderveens-return-sparks-hudsonvilles-hot-streak monthly 0.5 2023-01-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/31149a40-af41-4be9-b129-22eea4b42230/2U3A0848.JPG News - Notebook: Return of Eli VanderVeen sparks Hudsonville hot streak - Make it stand out Hudsonville’s Eli VanderVeen during a timeout during a tournament at East Kentwood on Saturday, Jan. 21, 2023. (Photo | Lenny Padilla) https://www.westmichiganballers.com/news/video-heres-something-youve-never-seen-before monthly 0.5 2023-01-24 https://www.westmichiganballers.com/news/injury-sidelines-east-kentwood-star-humphrey-rembert monthly 0.5 2023-01-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/8089095d-48cf-456c-a594-fec8ddb78f7c/Christian+HR+2+copy.jpg News - Injury sidelines East Kentwood star Humphrey-Rembert - Make it stand out East Kentwood’s Christian Humphrey-Rembert shoots a jump shot over a Parchment player at the Cornerstone Holiday Tournament on Tuesday, Dec. 27, 2022. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://www.westmichiganballers.com/news/top-5-performances-from-the-gotta-get-it-event monthly 0.5 2023-01-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/975799b9-5166-4714-93f0-5b0c510c4700/Jaylan+Ouwinga+rebound.JPG News - Top 5 performances from the ‘Gotta Get It’ event at Kentwood - Make it stand out Grand Rapids Christian junior Jaylan Ouwinga goes up for a rebound against Warren De La Salle at the Gotta Get It Classic on Saturday, Jan. 21, 2023. (Photo | Lenny Padilla) https://www.westmichiganballers.com/news/egrs-simon-neuhaus-scores-his-1000th-career-point monthly 0.5 2023-01-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/7c33c4a7-bf74-4c71-b843-56775027a8e2/Simon+Neuhaus+6.JPG News - EGR’s Simon Neuhaus scores his 1,000th career point - Make it stand out East Grand Rapids senior Simon Neuhaus scored his 1,000th career point on Friday. (Photo | Lenny Padilla) https://www.westmichiganballers.com/news/calvin-university-trio-of-freshmen-play-more-like-veterans monthly 0.5 2023-01-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/9f0b40a0-996b-4de9-a5ad-b0beeb0b1052/2U3A9381.JPG News - Calvin University trio of freshmen play more like veterans - Make it stand out Calvin University freshmen, from left, Luka Ressler, Jalen Overway and Owen Varnado are making a big impact on the Knights. Here they pose after a win over Kalamazoo College on Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2023. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/0a4d8db7-0cae-4ab2-a388-9825483c3a38/2U3A9092.JPG News - Calvin University trio of freshmen play more like veterans - Make it stand out Calvin University freshman Owen Varnado dunks off an in-bounds pass against Kalamazoo College on on Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2023. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/be6b85f3-8cde-4dab-acea-1cde434fac9e/2U3A9367.JPG News - Calvin University trio of freshmen play more like veterans - Make it stand out Calvin University freshman Luka Ressler looks to pass against Kalamazoo College on Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2023. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/8a0bf5af-f71e-4362-adf6-b66bccf5c074/2U3A9202.JPG News - Calvin University trio of freshmen play more like veterans - Make it stand out Calvin University freshman Jalen Overway makes a move to the paint against Kalamazoo College on Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2023. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://www.westmichiganballers.com/news/notebook-msu-u-m-recruit-durral-brooks-has-career-night monthly 0.5 2023-01-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/134e7d3c-d4a1-4067-b1ea-9611460b833d/Durral+Brooks+smile.jpeg News - Notebook: MSU, U-M recruit Durral Brooks has career night - Make it stand out Durral Brooks, center, scored a career-high 43 points on Tuesday as Grand Rapids Catholic Central beat Wayland. (Photo | Lenny Padilla) https://www.westmichiganballers.com/news/should-michigans-mr-basketball-award-be-open-to-non-seniors monthly 0.5 2023-01-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/e67373c3-8f6b-4dd2-93ad-3f46d7ffa697/Screen+Shot+2023-01-15+at+2.25.30+PM.png News - Should Michigan’s Mr. Basketball award be open to non-seniors? - Make it stand out Drew Neitzel, left, won the Mr. Basketball award at Wyoming Park High School in 2004 and David Kool, right, won the award in 2006 at South Christian. (File photos from The Grand Rapids Press). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/822ed213-c1e2-4558-9e85-be80f77cd879/Chansey+Willis.JPG News - Should Michigan’s Mr. Basketball award be open to non-seniors? - Make it stand out Chansey Willis Jr. plays for Saginaw Valley State against Grand Valley State on Saturday, Jan. 14, 2022. Willis won the Mr. Basketball award at Detroit King High School last season. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/34b10c33-6470-4e7f-af15-5c7b62819231/Keith+Guy+1.JPG News - Should Michigan’s Mr. Basketball award be open to non-seniors? - Make it stand out Muskegon High School coach Keith Guy watches his team play at Zeeland West on Friday, Jan. 13, 2022. Guy coached two players who won the Mr. Basketball award. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://www.westmichiganballers.com/news/o-k-conference-has-at-least-10-new-coaches-this-season monthly 0.5 2023-01-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/5dc2f3b6-b324-4aaa-a4b7-50a837387252/Mike+Thomas+4.JPG News - O-K Conference has at least 10 new coaches this season - Make it stand out Mike Thomas coaches his team during the Cornerstone Holiday Tournament on Dec. 27, 2022. This is his first season at East Kentwood after stops at Kalamazoo Central and Grand Blanc. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/9f3ba7c9-44d0-4bd6-98ae-07118a3f846d/Screen+Shot+2023-01-14+at+6.52.35+PM.png News - O-K Conference has at least 10 new coaches this season - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/47a508a5-72e4-4fda-8a47-561bd12e2d01/Jared+Redell+1.JPG News - O-K Conference has at least 10 new coaches this season - Make it stand out Jared Redell on the sidelines during a game at Zeeland West on Dec. 9, 2022. Redell is in his first season at West Ottawa after a decade at NorthPointe Christian. He is a grad of West Ottawa, where he played basketball. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://www.westmichiganballers.com/news/notebook-calvin-grads-take-after-kevin-vande-streek-in-coaching-ranks monthly 0.5 2023-01-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/da7be86a-413d-4bd5-916e-7800dbcf8086/Brad+Jansen+and+Kevin+Vande+Streek.JPG News - Notebook: Calvin grads take after Kevin Vande Streek in coaching ranks - Make it stand out Holland Christian boys basketball coach Brad Jansen, left, chats with former Calvin College coach Kevin Vande Streek on Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2023. Vande Streek was at the game to see two of his former players coach against each other. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/45815cf7-c5f1-4a3f-b0b4-a6431220ef7f/Nick+Kronemeyer+and+Brad+Jansen.JPG News - Notebook: Calvin grads take after Kevin Vande Streek in coaching ranks - Make it stand out Holland Christian boys basketball coach Brad Jansen, left, and Hamilton coach Nick Kronemeyer chat before their teams played on Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2023. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://www.westmichiganballers.com/news/godwin-heights-star-reaches-1000-career-points monthly 0.5 2023-01-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/abe6021f-0737-4561-ad45-4f78fa00feca/Jakhary+Towns+10.JPG News - Godwin Heights star reaches 1,000 career points - Make it stand out Godwin Heights senior Jakhary Towns takes a jump shot against Reeths-Puffer at the Cornerstone Holiday Tournament in December 2022. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://www.westmichiganballers.com/news/mba-lakeshore-was-the-most-dominant-17u-team-in-2022 monthly 0.5 2023-01-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/ca0ce267-32b6-4232-ba46-18cd01bc6eaf/MBA+Lakeshore+bench+17u.JPG News - MBA Lakeshore 17U was a dominant team of all-stars but played like brothers - Make it stand out Players from the MBA Lakeshore 17U team take a break during a tournament in July, 2022. From left, Jake DeHaan, Harrison Sorrelle, Mason Dykstra, Parker Swartz and Sam Medendorp. The team finished the season 45-7. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/0d95f7c2-cef8-46f9-9512-f1a92a6c0a79/Harrison+Sorrelle.JPG News - MBA Lakeshore 17U was a dominant team of all-stars but played like brothers - Make it stand out Grand Haven senior Harrison Sorrelle was a starting guard on a dominant MBA Lakeshore 17U team that went 45-7. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/56e7f310-dfaf-4bd9-8e9e-702d8071c16f/Tyler+Ingalls+laugh.JPG News - MBA Lakeshore 17U was a dominant team of all-stars but played like brothers - Make it stand out Tyler Ingalls, center, shares a laugh with Nate VanTimmeren during a tournament at Byron Center. From left, Carson DeHaan, Quincy Winkle, Ingalls, Mason Dykstra and VanTimmeren. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/33de574c-0fb2-4d73-9510-64f3875091f9/Jake+DeHaan+smile+sitting.JPG News - MBA Lakeshore 17U was a dominant team of all-stars but played like brothers - Make it stand out Jake DeHaan catches his breath after a game at MSA Woodland. He would hit the game-winning 3-pointer at the buzzer to beat a team of local all-stars on July 17, 2022. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/2b95ad46-33fb-437c-9a2f-ddabfbd247f6/MBA+Lakeshore+mexican+team.jpg News - MBA Lakeshore 17U was a dominant team of all-stars but played like brothers - Make it stand out The MBA Lakeshore team celebrates their last tournament together at a Mexican restaurant in Fort Wayne, Ind. Since it was Sam Medendorp’s 18th birthday, he had to wear a sombrero. (Photo | Lenny Padilla) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/7036cb3f-e35c-4a8e-bf45-fab5f076fcdc/Jake+DeHaan+and+Carson+DeHaan+.jpg News - MBA Lakeshore 17U was a dominant team of all-stars but played like brothers - Make it stand out Jake DeHaan, left, and Carson DeHaan at a Mexican restaurant in Fort Wayne, Ind. “We aren’t actually related,” Carson said. “But we tell everyone that we’re cousins.” (Photo | Lenny Padilla) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/761467d5-906e-4375-acb8-a676d6be3e13/Screen+Shot+2023-01-08+at+2.20.10+PM.png News - MBA Lakeshore 17U was a dominant team of all-stars but played like brothers - Make it stand out The MBA Lakeshore summer roster. And Jake DeHaan, Sam Medendorp and Harrison Sorrelle after a South Christian game on Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2022. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://www.westmichiganballers.com/news/how-does-unity-christian-grad-isaac-teslaa-have-14-d1-football-offers monthly 0.5 2023-01-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/38ff3ff9-58eb-4ed0-a303-846b64b484f5/FgQaUP0WAAMlmfW.jpg News - How does Unity Christian grad Isaac TeSlaa have 14 D1 football offers? - Make it stand out Isaac TeSlaa was named GMAC Offensive Player of the Year this season at Hillsdale. He entered the transfer portal after the season. (Photo courtesy of Hillsdale College). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/0b642c8a-aad1-4627-a7ee-1affcb893756/Isaac+TeSlaa+tackled+on+final+play.jpg News - How does Unity Christian grad Isaac TeSlaa have 14 D1 football offers? - Make it stand out Isaac TeSlaa plays quarterback for Unity Christian against Zeeland West on Oct. 14, 2019. Unity had won the state title the season before. (Photo | Lenny Padilla) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/cab5c23d-dc3a-4e1c-ba66-d6f9abdce3a3/Unity+Christian+five.jpg News - How does Unity Christian grad Isaac TeSlaa have 14 D1 football offers? - Make it stand out Unity Christian players, from left, Zac Velthouse, Grant Balcer, Cameron Chandler, Luke Snoeyink and Isaac TeSlaa during a game at Holland Christian on Jan. 10, 2020. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/fb9f51e9-64b2-4b79-8a56-33f434bd6d0d/Screen+Shot+2023-01-06+at+3.38.47+PM.png News - How does Unity Christian grad Isaac TeSlaa have 14 D1 football offers? - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.westmichiganballers.com/news/why-isnt-jake-dehaan-getting-more-college-offers monthly 0.5 2023-01-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/d9088cce-2a5d-4810-824b-4a1746359dfc/2U3A0222.JPG News - Why isn’t Jake DeHaan getting more college offers? - Make it stand out South Christian senior Jake DeHaan takes a shot in a tournament at Calvin University on Saturday, Dec. 10, 2022. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/161a7521-0e14-446e-87e5-853b3b1b18a5/Jake+DeHaan+and+Taylor+Johnson.JPG News - Why isn’t Jake DeHaan getting more college offers? - Make it stand out South Christian senior Jake DeHaan, left, chats with coach Taylor Johnson during a practice on Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2022. (Photo | Lenny Padilla) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/7b17d9ab-c9e2-49c7-b321-bfa7e320800f/2U3A3618.JPG News - Why isn’t Jake DeHaan getting more college offers? - Make it stand out South Christian’s Jake DeHaan, center, poses with two of his best friends, Carson Vis, left, and Jake Vermaas after a football game in October, 2022. All three of them also start on the basketball team. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/2a5a18f6-0e9d-4bb3-b9f0-e6c2f5fd74ac/Jake+DeHaan+3+copy.jpg News - Why isn’t Jake DeHaan getting more college offers? - Make it stand out South Christian' quarterback Jake DeHaan scores a rushing touchdown against Grand Rapids Christian on Aug. 27, 2022. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/996d7e3a-3842-4fb9-adb5-8665b1e3c1a9/Jake+DeHaan+3.JPG News - Why isn’t Jake DeHaan getting more college offers? - Make it stand out Jake DeHaan played travel ball last summer with MBA Lakeshore 17U. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://www.westmichiganballers.com/news/new-look-wyoming-lee-off-to-a-hot-start monthly 0.5 2023-01-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/24d02e6d-8411-41a3-a402-6044d640b88f/2U3A3915.JPG News - New-look Wyoming Lee off to a hot start - Make it stand out Wyoming Lee junior Marc Whitfield drives past Heath Tamlyn of West Michigan Aviation Academy on Monday, Jan. 2, 2023. (Photo | Lenny Padilla) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/0f77f57b-be95-4fb1-97db-8a5e98b61cdd/2U3A3522.JPG News - New-look Wyoming Lee off to a hot start - Make it stand out Wyoming Lee freshman JR Metcalf puts up a shot while defended by Heath Tamlyn of West Michigan Aviation Academy on Monday, Jan. 2, 2023. (Photo | Lenny Padilla) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/70b73dd0-fe2f-4c9c-95b2-faa65642e31d/2U3A3925.JPG News - New-look Wyoming Lee off to a hot start - Make it stand out Wyoming Lee coach Dominic Shannon talks to Clarence Lewis during a game against West Michigan Aviation Academy on Monday, Jan. 2, 2023. (Photo | Lenny Padilla) https://www.westmichiganballers.com/news/notebook-ferris-states-ethan-erickson-second-in-nation-in-3-pointers monthly 0.5 2023-01-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/d1a650a5-1059-4b9d-bb6b-3a3ff0c78e48/2U3A4057.JPG News - Notebook: Ferris State’s Ethan Erickson second in nation in 3-pointers - Make it stand out Ferris State sophomore Ethan Erickson shoots a 3-pointer over Grand Valley State’s Jalen Charity and Luke Toliver on Dec. 1, 2022. Erickson is second in the nation in threes made. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://www.westmichiganballers.com/news/military-schools-drawn-to-grand-haven-star-harrison-sorrelle monthly 0.5 2023-01-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/587b2111-115e-4ba1-a97c-e56d1ddc5a85/2U3A2926.JPG News - Military schools drawn to Grand Haven star Harrison Sorrelle - Make it stand out Grand Haven senior Harrison Sorrelle takes a jump shot against Traverse City St. Francis on Friday, Dec. 30, 2022. He finished with 30 points and 10 rebounds. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/e478af28-c2f6-403d-9b28-3d88860a0be8/Harrison+Sorrelle+dunk.jpeg News - Military schools drawn to Grand Haven star Harrison Sorrelle - Make it stand out Grand Haven senior Harrison Sorrelle dunks against Traverse City St. Francis on Friday, Dec. 30, 2022. He finished with 30 points and 10 rebounds. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/bc7ecf82-bbb2-4fd9-b53d-30a9a1db9e05/2U3A3080.JPG News - Military schools drawn to Grand Haven star Harrison Sorrelle - Make it stand out Grand Haven senior Harrison Sorrelle puts up a shot against Traverse City St. Francis on Friday, Dec. 30, 2022. He finished with 30 points and 10 rebounds. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://www.westmichiganballers.com/news/gr-catholic-central-upends-state-champs-for-first-win-of-season monthly 0.5 2022-12-31 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/cbb1ac39-357d-4faa-8436-ea114b0998ac/Kaden+Brown+7.JPG News - GR Catholic Central upends state champs for first win of season - Make it stand out Catholic Central guard Kaden Brown puts up a shot during a game at Calvin University on Dec. 10, 2022. Brown had a game-high 19 points as the Cougars beat Warren De La Salle on Friday night. (Photo | Lenny Padilla) https://www.westmichiganballers.com/news/hudsonville-baseball-star-blossoms-into-a-good-basketball-player monthly 0.5 2022-12-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/0c45d79c-be9c-46b7-95af-942af620c6ac/2U3A0704.JPG News - Hudsonville baseball star blossoms into a good basketball player, too - Make it stand out Hudsonville junior Breylan McPhaul goes up for a layup against NorthPointe Christian at the Cornerstone Holiday Tournament on Wednesday, Dec. 28, 2022. He had a game-high 23 points. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/125f59d1-ee5d-49c5-b93d-343d37c73d4e/Breylan+McPhaul+10.JPG News - Hudsonville baseball star blossoms into a good basketball player, too - Make it stand out Hudsonville’s Breylan McPhaul is a pitcher on the Eagles baseball team. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/61d7d93e-a995-41b4-b32f-da5dcace3faa/2U3A0624.JPG News - Hudsonville baseball star blossoms into a good basketball player, too - Make it stand out Hudsonville junior Breylan McPhaul scores against NorthPointe Christian at the Cornerstone Holiday Tournament on Wednesday, Dec. 28, 2022. He had a game-high 23 points. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://www.westmichiganballers.com/news/former-grand-rapids-christian-teammates-faced-off-in-the-nba monthly 0.5 2022-12-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/4872afa3-4468-42cb-affb-868908fbd756/322519652_520952713348389_5424659113055736864_n.jpg News - Former Grand Rapids Christian teammates faced off in the NBA - Make it stand out Memphis Grizzlies forward Xavier Tillman, left, and Phoenix Suns guard Duane Washington Jr. exchange jerseys after a game on Tuesday, Dec. 27, 2022. The duo played together at Grand Rapids Christian High School. (Photo courtesy of the Phoenix Suns). https://www.westmichiganballers.com/news/east-kentwood-lands-a-6-foot-9-transfer-with-nine-d1-offers monthly 0.5 2022-12-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/bcb7c07f-be6a-47cf-bab6-2adff679c7d4/2U3A9251.JPG News - East Kentwood lands a 6-foot-9 transfer with nine D1 offers - Make it stand out East Kentwood’s Christian Humphrey-Rembert shoots a jump shot over a Parchment player at the Cornerstone Holiday Tournament on Tuesday, Dec. 27, 2022. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/8cc85ba8-2053-4237-8d04-b42400edac93/2U3A9331.JPG News - East Kentwood lands a 6-foot-9 transfer with nine D1 offers - Make it stand out East Kentwood’s Christian Humphrey-Rembert dunks in the second half at the Cornerstone Holiday Tournament on Tuesday, Dec. 27, 2022. He finished with 22 points. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/c27d7971-068f-4736-bb0f-9258e458a4f1/2U3A9263.JPG News - East Kentwood lands a 6-foot-9 transfer with nine D1 offers - Make it stand out East Kentwood’s Jah Hatchett scored 22 points as the Falcons beat Parchment at the Cornerstone Holiday Tournament on Tuesday, Dec. 27, 2022. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://www.westmichiganballers.com/news/notes-this-week-grandvilles-cam-regnerus-is-a-shot-blocking-machine monthly 0.5 2022-12-31 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/b4d0fb55-d1d8-414d-b9cd-6b184d711f90/Cam+Regnerus+block.JPG News - Notes this week: Grandville’s Cam Regnerus is a shot-blocking machine - Make it stand out Grandville’s Cam Regnerus, right, blocks the shot of Northview’s Jacob Szurna during the Cornerstone Holiday Tournament on Thursday, Dec. 22, 2022. He had eight blocks in the game. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://www.westmichiganballers.com/news/west-michigan-holiday-basketball-schedules-for-this-week monthly 0.5 2022-12-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/97a51c03-ad7f-451d-9cf1-cf22b72fb12f/2U3A7158.JPG News - West Michigan holiday basketball schedules for this week - Make it stand out Forest Hills Eastern won a bracket championship last week at the Cornerstone Holiday tournament. But there are more games to be played this week. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/c5510baa-c2c0-4333-bfcd-710613e39ad1/Screen+Shot+2022-12-26+at+11.11.16+AM.png News - West Michigan holiday basketball schedules for this week - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/887b8294-7951-41c6-9499-14e0e2f273e2/Screen+Shot+2022-12-27+at+11.22.43+AM.png News - West Michigan holiday basketball schedules for this week - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/35e06510-6e61-481a-8063-72bc34f0428f/FkxokLeXgAAH8a7.png News - West Michigan holiday basketball schedules for this week - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/86b30e35-bcfb-4f37-b33f-b2dfce94e688/Screen+Shot+2022-12-24+at+5.36.22+PM.png News - West Michigan holiday basketball schedules for this week - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.westmichiganballers.com/news/opinion-your-son-isnt-going-to-play-in-the-nba monthly 0.5 2022-12-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/1d171b80-f068-486b-be6e-35ff8396ab37/2U3A4416+copy.jpg News - Opinion: Your son isn’t going to play in the NBA - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.westmichiganballers.com/news/pregame-dunking-in-high-school-is-a-no-no-but-why monthly 0.5 2022-12-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/87893d8d-f4de-45a9-aadd-42f12b5492da/Parker+Swartz+dunk.JPG News - Pregame dunking in high school is a no-no, but why? - Make it stand out Northview senior Parker Swartz dunks during a game in July, 2022, when he was playing for the MBA Lakeshore 17U travel team. He is one of the more prolific dunkers in West Michigan. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/d7681537-c456-4d6f-83e2-381089e3813e/refs+Arnulfo+Perez+Jason+Martin.JPG News - Pregame dunking in high school is a no-no, but why? - Make it stand out West Michigan referees, from left, Jason Martin, Arnulfo Perez and Bob Wojcik work a basketball game at the Cornerstone Holiday Tournament on Monday, Dec. 19, 2022. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/be0e23e5-b183-4bce-82fb-f8aa439f2bd5/Ethan+Erickson+hug+Joe+Soules+copy.jpg News - Pregame dunking in high school is a no-no, but why? - Make it stand out Forest Hills Northern boys basketball coach Joe Soules, left, greets Ethan Erickson after the team won a Division 1 regional basketball title on April 1, 2021 at Reeths-Puffer. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/db45abb0-b7e9-41d0-bb9b-d3dad7e7f166/Tyran+Thomas+3.JPG News - Pregame dunking in high school is a no-no, but why? - Make it stand out Northview’s Tyran Thomas, left, goes up for a dunk while being defended by Hudsonville’s Breylan McPhaul during a Fall Ball game in November, 2022. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/9aa978f4-af1c-4916-a5e1-16f093715109/Screen+Shot+2022-12-23+at+1.20.27+PM.png News - Pregame dunking in high school is a no-no, but why? - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.westmichiganballers.com/news/notes-this-week-fh-eastern-guard-aiden-sullivan-is-a-track-star-too monthly 0.5 2022-12-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/574eb159-9c70-4e1c-b8d4-a6578bba91b4/2U3A4215.JPG News - Notes this week: FH Eastern guard Aiden Sullivan is a track star, too - Make it stand out Forest Hills Eastern senior Aiden Sullivan dribbles past an East Grand Rapids player at the Cornerstone Holiday Tournament. Sullivan scored 16 points in a 63-51 win on Monday, Dec. 19, 2022. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://www.westmichiganballers.com/news/ottawa-hills-optimistic-despite-tough-early-schedule monthly 0.5 2022-12-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/4054aa9d-51af-492e-b048-410c42404fc4/Craig+Hureskin+3.JPG News - Ottawa Hills optimistic despite tough early schedule - Make it stand out Ottawa Hills junior Craig Hureskin Jr., left, drives past Union’s Tayshaun Allen on Saturday, Dec. 17, 2022. Hureskin had 17 points in a 60-44 win. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/52376c94-2f96-41e6-9e32-e1045e1fc698/Arian+McDaniels+5.JPG News - Ottawa Hills optimistic despite tough early schedule - Make it stand out Ottawa Hills guard Arian McDaniels drives to the basket on Saturday, Dec. 17, 2022. He had 12 points in a 60-44 win. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/415fa17b-e81e-4ad5-95e3-ff2efd271475/Kemarion+Gipson.JPG News - Ottawa Hills optimistic despite tough early schedule - Make it stand out Ottawa Hills senior Keymarion Gibson drives to the basket on Saturday, Dec. 17, 2022. Hureskin had 17 points in a 60-44 win. Gibson has five offers to play college football. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://www.westmichiganballers.com/news/ferris-qb-carson-gulker-was-a-good-basketball-player-too monthly 0.5 2022-12-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/0e5b7623-2ef4-4962-9f30-f51d0f3d8f13/Carson+Gulker+copy.jpeg News - Ferris QB Carson Gulker was a good basketball player, too - Make it stand out Zeeland West’s Carson Gulker, right, posts up against Holland Christian’s Jalen Overway during a game in January of 2020. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/7f4927e5-6b3b-49ee-a028-32cf20b4e310/Carson+Gulker.JPG News - Ferris QB Carson Gulker was a good basketball player, too - Make it stand out Ferris State quarterback Carson Gulker warms up before a game against Grand Valley State on Saturday, Oct. 15, 2022. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://www.westmichiganballers.com/news/cornerstones-connection-with-wayland-high-runs-deep monthly 0.5 2022-12-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/7d747e1f-4c29-4460-b11c-5945091a339c/2U3A1633.JPG News - Cornerstone’s connection with Wayland High runs deep - Make it stand out Wayland natives Cory Ainsworth (30) and Carter Nyp (15) have been teammates for six years. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/8dd3cd70-6e24-4b63-a1ee-71a8e6711d58/Wes+Hudson.JPG News - Cornerstone’s connection with Wayland High runs deep - Make it stand out Wayland native Wes Hudson played at Cornerstone University from 2010-14. He won an NAIA National Championship and scored more than 2,000 career points. (Photo courtesy of Cornerstone University). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/2aac88ca-082b-473e-a909-48ef5dd9ed52/2U3A0681.JPG News - Cornerstone’s connection with Wayland High runs deep - Make it stand out Carter Nyp, a fifth-year senior, is second on the team in scoring. (Photo | Lenny Padilla) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/8af4d0ca-f015-419d-b225-4c3e4ee493bb/2U3A0997.JPG News - Cornerstone’s connection with Wayland High runs deep - Make it stand out Cory Ainsworth, a senior, leads Cornerstone in scoring and rebounding this season (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/d0e8f8b7-d59d-46b0-8fee-aff2ddfada74/20221215_173916.jpg News - Cornerstone’s connection with Wayland High runs deep - Make it stand out Cory Ainsworth, left, and Carter Nyp have played together for four years at Cornerstone and two years at Wayland High School. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://www.westmichiganballers.com/news/notes-this-week-rockfords-caden-pokorzynski-plays-hurt monthly 0.5 2022-12-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/fe7e2625-fe03-4627-89dc-f655209ba20e/Caden+Pokorzynski+2.JPG News - Notes this week: Rockford’s Caden Pokorzynski plays hurt - Make it stand out Rockford’s Caden Pokorzynski drives to the basket while defended by Catholic Central’s Durral Brooks on Saturday, Dec. 10, 2022. Rockford won 68-84. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://www.westmichiganballers.com/news/andrew-landis-puts-rockford-on-his-back-as-rams-upend-gr-catholic-central monthly 0.5 2022-12-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/69b077f6-7f06-48aa-87fe-42cd4a800b8c/2U3A1015.JPG News - Andrew Landis puts Rockford on his back as Rams upend GR Catholic Central - Make it stand out Rockford junior Andrew Landis drains a 3-pointer in the first half as the Rams beat GR Catholic Central on Saturday, Dec. 10, 2022. Landis had a career-high 32 points. (Photo | Lenny Padilla) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/8bb826b1-8032-4ff9-9830-8f5e0ec0dc51/2U3A0998.JPG News - Andrew Landis puts Rockford on his back as Rams upend GR Catholic Central - Make it stand out Rockford guard Michael DeKuiper, left, battles Catholic Central’s Michael App for a loose ball in the first half during a game at Calvin University on Saturday, Dec. 10, 2022. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/ddec5a49-72aa-4f9c-9875-8434dab7314f/2U3A0908.JPG News - Andrew Landis puts Rockford on his back as Rams upend GR Catholic Central - Make it stand out Rockford senior Charlie Deutsch drives past Catholic Central’s Jami Williams in the first half of a game at Calvin University on Saturday, Dec. 10, 2022. https://www.westmichiganballers.com/news/the-ryans-amp-ryans-era-begins-at-northview monthly 0.5 2022-12-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/5678d0e7-00e1-4272-b93c-fd4048f185d6/2U3A6634.JPG News - The Ryans & Ryans era begins at Northview - Make it stand out Brothers E.J. Ryans, left, and his younger brother Cam Ryans are a lethal backcourt for the Northview basketball team. The brothers played their first game together on Wednesday, Dec. 7, 2022. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/16d9dbea-e9f4-4f9d-ab42-01d22b9c3f7c/2U3A6613.JPG News - The Ryans & Ryans era begins at Northview - Make it stand out Northview junior E.J. Ryans signs an autograph for a young fan after the team’s first game on on Wednesday, Dec. 7, 2022. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/3ce268e0-47fc-4ac8-9688-c0090987a17b/2U3A6529.JPG News - The Ryans & Ryans era begins at Northview - Make it stand out Northview freshman Cam Ryans puts up a shot against Newaygo on Wednesday, Dec. 7, 2022. He finished with 10 points and 8 rebounds. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://www.westmichiganballers.com/news/notes-this-week-gr-catholic-central-big-man-wont-play-this-season monthly 0.5 2022-12-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/2a08dd7e-24df-4ad9-b2b1-987de6f48070/Nate+VanTimmeren+3.jpeg News - Notes this week: GR Catholic Central big man won’t play this season - Make it stand out Grand Rapids Catholic Central’s Nate VanTimmeren dunks during a game at Van Andel Arena last season. (Photo | Lenny Padilla) https://www.westmichiganballers.com/news/five-teams-that-could-be-a-surprise-this-season monthly 0.5 2022-12-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/6729da3d-177b-4cb3-bef2-dcf91f10fc71/Ben+Heagle+4.JPG News - Five teams that could be a surprise this season - Make it stand out Byron Center junior Ben Heagle posts up during a Fall Ball game in October, 2022. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/198b8cd8-9f92-4d33-aacf-182a22cbedad/Kyan+Vanderwoude+7.JPG News - Five teams that could be a surprise this season - Make it stand out Caledonia junior Kyan VanderWoude puts up a shot during a Fall Ball game in October, 2022. (Photo | Lenny Padilla. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/333fae4f-3ee0-4b24-a2ef-03afc98d33c5/Cam+Regnerus.JPG News - Five teams that could be a surprise this season - Make it stand out Grandville junior Cam Regnerus has grown to about 6-foot-8 and is a force in the paint. Here he competes in a Fall Ball game in October, 2022. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/d5f420e8-3018-4485-840c-bfde2b5cbacb/Derrick+King+2.JPG News - Five teams that could be a surprise this season - Make it stand out Derrick King Jr. competes in a Fall Ball game in October, 2022. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/67e73420-c4e0-45e2-9b7f-e4edc6b446f5/Joe+Russau+2.JPG News - Five teams that could be a surprise this season - Make it stand out Wyoming Lee senior Joe Russau transferred in from Memphis, Tennessee. Here he competes in a Fall Ball game in October, 2022. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://www.westmichiganballers.com/news/o-k-conference-boys-basketball-predictions-for-2022-23 monthly 0.5 2022-12-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/c69ed375-cd3f-405c-a4a9-5a3c1d97f128/Charlie+Deutsch.JPG News - O-K Conference boys basketball predictions for 2022-23 - Make it stand out Senior Charlie Deutsch is one of the top returning players for a Rockford team that won the O-K Red Conference championship last season. (Photo | Lenny Padilla) https://www.westmichiganballers.com/news/south-christian-football-players-focus-on-winning-basketball-title-too monthly 0.5 2022-12-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/a7a182bc-11ed-4e47-a4a8-af58d35503ca/South+2.jpeg News - South Christian football players focus on winning basketball title, too - Make it stand out South Christian players goof around during the basketball media day. Seven South Christian football players, who recently won the state title, are also on the varsity basketball team. The players in a three-point stance, from left, Tanner Raak, Cam Post and Sam Weiss. Players standing, from left, Carson Vis, Nate Brinks, Jake DeHaan and Jake Vermaas. (Photo | Eric Walstra). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/2778405f-2be3-426b-bcc6-ab0f7e118f63/2U3A3384.JPG News - South Christian football players focus on winning basketball title, too - Make it stand out The South Christian basketball team tries on the old-school basketball warmups, that were from the 2005 season. (Photo | Lenny Padilla) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/266a2d46-a1f1-48c2-ad2e-da0df072a59f/Jake+Vermaas+and+Jake+DeHaan.JPG News - South Christian football players focus on winning basketball title, too - Make it stand out South Christian’s Jake Vermaas, left, and Jake DeHaan, goof around during the team’s media day on Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2022. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/02e00dcd-6172-4d23-90e4-72b078d0664c/2U3A2873.JPG News - South Christian football players focus on winning basketball title, too - Make it stand out South Christian sophomore Carson Vis during a recent practice. He was the top receiver on the football team with 16 touchdowns, including one in the state title game. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/8f23c08a-f01e-403a-b9f9-58c48cde15c3/2U3A3346.JPG News - South Christian football players focus on winning basketball title, too - Make it stand out The South Christian varsity basketball team poses for a group photo during media day on Nov. 30, 2022. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://www.westmichiganballers.com/news/mike-thomas-brings-excitement-to-east-kentwood-basketball monthly 0.5 2022-12-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/28e90b62-38f7-41e0-b83b-7ddb65b076a6/Mike+Thomas+and+Darryl+Thompkins.JPG News - Mike Thomas brings excitement to East Kentwood basketball - Make it stand out New East Kenwood boys basketball coach Mike Thomas, left, talks to the crowd during a season kick-off event called the Falcon Madness on Friday, Dec. 2, 2022. At right is sophomore guard Darryl Thompkins Jr. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/1d78a427-b327-402b-bec9-bdbe07a49019/Jah+Hatchett+1.JPG News - Mike Thomas brings excitement to East Kentwood basketball - Make it stand out East Kentwood sophomore Jah Hatchett, right, is guarded by teammate Darryl Thompkins Jr. during an inter-squad scrimmage on Friday, Dec. 2, 2022. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/c6affaa7-1ebc-4e24-9f9b-ccd2aecdfd3b/Marshaun+Flakes+4.JPG News - Mike Thomas brings excitement to East Kentwood basketball - Make it stand out East Kentwood senior Marshaun Flakes dunks during an inter-squad scrimmage on Friday, Dec. 2, 2022. (Photo | Lenny Padilla). https://www.westmichiganballers.com/news/south-christians-new-basketball-coach-when-david-kool-calls-you-listen monthly 0.5 2022-12-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62f44d667ce8c65ec763b6dc/157e35b7-229e-4971-b56b-f2c498e569ad/2U3A3102.JPG News - South Christian’s new basketball coach: ‘When David Kool calls, you listen’ - Make it stand out Taylor Johnson, the new boys basketball coach at Grand Rapids South Christian, goes through drills during a practice on Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2022. 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