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Epic comeback pushes Muskegon Risers into MASL3 national championship soccer match

LocalSportsJournal.com The Muskegon Risers used an unbelievable comeback in the 2026 MASL3 semifinal contest on Saturday to punch their ticket into the national championship game. The Risers trailed ...
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Lumberjacks earn one vital point as regular season nears its end

By Dave Hart LocalSportsJournal.com MUSKEGON - With the season quickly winding down, every point earned is vital for the Muskegon Lumberjacks. Muskegon trailed late in the contest but found a way to ...
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Early strikes lift Grand Haven girls soccer over Western Michigan Christian

LocalSportsJournal.com Grand Haven girls soccer got the best of Western Michigan Christian in a 3-1 win at home on Friday night. The Bucs snagged the victory on a pair of first-half goals and added a ...
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Burmeister blasts grand slam as Shelby softball opens season with pummeling of Benzie Central

LocalSportsJournal.com Shelby softball outscored Benzie Central 33-6 in a dominant doubleheader sweep to open the season on ...
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Fehler has big shoes to fill as Fruitport’s new volleyball coach

Samantha Fehler said she never considered herself a star on the volleyball court. With everything she achieved, she said she ...
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Spring Lake’s depth key in lacrosse victory over Mona Shores

LocalSportsJournal.com Down some key contributors, the Spring Lake girls lacrosse team had players step up and help blow by Mona Shores for a 15-2 victory on Friday. “We were missing a few starters ...
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Hasovic provides offensive spark in Risers’ victory at indoor nationals; semifinals up next

By Dave Hart LocalSportsJournal.com The Muskegon Risers took a step closer to a MASL3 National Championship in the quarterfinal round on Friday in Virginia. Fikret Hasovic scored a three-goal hat ...
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Reeths-Puffer pitchers combine for no hitter in shutdown of Ottawa Hills

LocalSportsJournal.com Reeths-Puffer opened its baseball season with a combined no-hitter as the Rockets topped Ottawa Hills, ...
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Oliver Smies blasts two home runs in one inning for Spring Lake, Lakers sink Holland Christian

LocalSportsJournal.com Oliver Smies hit two home runs in the same inning as Spring Lake cruised past Holland Christian 19-3 ...
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Vissia leads Fremont to soccer shutout over Oakridge to open league slate

LocalSportsJournal.com Esther Vissia helped the Fremont girls soccer team kick off West Michigan Conference play with a bang on Friday. Vissia opened the scoring with four consecutive goals and led ...
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Muskegon Lumberjacks take another tumble on home ice in 5-3 loss to Team USA

By Dave Hart LocalSportsJournal.com MUSKEGON - The Muskegon Lumberjacks didn’t have much luck on their side on Friday night. The Lumberjacks had a close call in the first period, but the puck never ...
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Column: With Greater Muskegon community hurting, Lady Reds’ championship run ‘changes the narrative’

Maurice Sain has had a very unique vantage point in recent months. He’s watched very bad and very good things happen in the ...