Sports

Hesperia standout to start as linebacker for K College this fall.

August 8, 2021

Hesperia standout to start as linebacker for K College this fall. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. KALAMAZOO — Former Hesperia Panther three-sport athlete Scott Peters III is expected to be a starting linebacker for the Kalamazoo College Hornets this fall. Peters enters his senior year at Kalamazoo College after playing three seasons for the Hornets. He was a standout at Hesperia…

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Hole in one.

June 17, 2021

Hole in one. BENONA TOWNSHIP — Michael Kruisenga hit a hole in one at the Benona Shores Golf Course Wednesday, June 16. Kruisenga made the ace on hole #8 from 162 yards using a 7 iron. His shot was witnessed by a Benona Shores employee.    Please consider helping to fund local news. Mason County Press and Oceana County Press are…

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Golfer hits third career ace.

June 17, 2021

Golfer hits third career ace. SHELBY — Joe Clark hit his third career hole-in-one at Oceana Golf Club Wednesday, June 16. Clark, who was playing in the Muskegon Vikings Travel League, made the shot on hole #17 from 152 yards using a 5 iron.  Witnesses were Faisel Abdelkader, Bob Grinnell and Ron Fuller. Please consider helping to fund local news.…

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Powerful Pirates: Hart savors successful winter sports season.

April 16, 2021

Powerful Pirates: Hart savors successful winter sports season. Pirate News is a service of Hart Public Schools in cooperation with Oceana County Press.  By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — Despite a challenging season posed by COVID-19, the Pirates prevailed in winter sports. The Hart High School wrestlers won the regional title for the second year in a row; the girls…

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Emily Bayle breaks 50-year scoring record at Hesperia.

March 30, 2021

Emily Bayle breaks 50-year scoring record at Hesperia. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HESPERIA — Hesperia High School senior Emily Bayle broke a 50-year scoring record at Hesperia High School this season with a 1,275-point total. Bayle’s point total surpasses the 1971 record held by Mike Clark who amassed 1,266 points. The 1971 record was set back when 3-point shots did…

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