Sports

Hart boys track earns multiple medals at Shepherd Invite

May 3, 2026

MCP/OCP Sports Coverage is presented by: Baker Ford Ludington, Fresh Coast Foam, Mission Graphics, Quick-Way, Inc., Smith & Eddy Insurance and Michelle and Andrew Thomas. SHEPHERD — The Hart boys track team turned in a strong showing Friday at the Shepherd Invitational, competing in the large school division despite cold weather conditions. The Pirates had multiple athletes earn medals, awarded…

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Tigers baseball splits at Hesperia tourney, MCC claims title

May 3, 2026

MCP/OCP Sports Coverage is presented by: Baker Ford Ludington, Fresh Coast Foam, Mission Graphics, Quick-Way, Inc., Smith & Eddy Insurance and Michelle and Andrew Thomas. HESPERIA — Shelby’s varsity baseball team split a pair of games Saturday at the Ken Smith Wood Bat Memorial Tournament, falling to eventual champion Mason County Central before rebounding with a win over Montabella in…

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PHS track holds inaugural Falcon Flash Invitational, takes third in both divisions

May 2, 2026

MCP/OCP Sports Coverage is presented by: Baker Ford Ludington, Fresh Coast Foam, Mission Graphics, Quick-Way, Inc., Smith & Eddy Insurance and Michelle and Andrew Thomas. SCOTTVILLE — Pentwater’s track and field program turned vision into reality — and backed it up with results — at the inaugural Falcon Flash Invitational held Friday at Mason County Central’s Spartan Community Field. The…

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Montague sweeps Shelby in baseball doubleheader

May 2, 2026

MCP/OCP Sports Coverage is presented by: Baker Ford Ludington, Fresh Coast Foam, Mission Graphics, Quick-Way, Inc., Smith & Eddy Insurance and Michelle and Andrew Thomas. MONTAGUE — Montague used big innings in both games Thursday to sweep Shelby in a West Michigan Conference Rivers Division varsity baseball doubleheader, winning 8-4 and 11-1. In the opener, Shelby built a 3-0 lead…

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Shelby soccer drops 3rd match of week to Holland Black River

May 1, 2026

MCP/OCP Sports Coverage is presented by: Baker Ford Ludington, Fresh Coast Foam, Mission Graphics, Quick-Way, Inc., Smith & Eddy Insurance and Michelle and Andrew Thomas. By Kai Taylor, OCP Sports Writer SHELBY – The Tigers hosted Holland Black River on Thursday, falling 2-0 to the River Rats. Despite the loss, Shelby showed improvement in the second half, according to coach…

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