East Kentwood boys basketball team and Coach Thomas turn things around; OK Red and district champs
The Falcons pose with their district trophy after defeating Byron Center. East Kentwood also claimed the OK Red title this season. (WKTV/Greg Chrapek)
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WKTV sports features retiring East Kentwood swim coach, who talks memories, gratitude
After an illustrious career that spanned 38 seasons over 43 years, Jock Ambrose, head swim coach for the East Kentwood Falcons boys swim team, is stepping down.
East Kentwood boys track and field team ranked No. 1 in the state
East Kentwood sophomore Reece Emeott, ranked No. in the state in the pole vault, is one of many youngsters leading the top-ranked boys track team. (Photo Courtesy, Nuha Hussein)
East Kentwood hosts qualifying tournament for robotics competition on March 29 and 30
Start your spring break with this fun and free event that “combines the excitement of sport with the rigors of science and technology.” (First Robotics Competition Website)
East Kentwood girls open state tournament with semifinal win over Hudsonville Wednesday; get 20th win
East Kentwood senior Harmonie Belton (1) drives the lane during the Division 1 district semifinal against Hudsonville. (WKTV/Greg Chrapek)
East Kentwood trio helping boys basketball team navigate rugged schedule
Junior Jah Hatchett (pictured) leads the team in scoring with 17 points per game, but also dishes out five assists, five rebounds and four steals per game. Christian Humphrey-Rembert and CJ Reynolds round out the talented trio. (Photo Courtesy, Cristian Salas-Salinas and Nuha Hussein)
East Kentwood girls perched atop OK Red after beating No. 1 Rockford Friday; cruising along at 10-1 overall
East Kentwood’s Makayla Porter (21) scored 17 points in the win. Look inside to watch the EK girls win over Rockford in last Friday’s WKTV Truck Game.
Alliance League champion Lee faces strong non-conference schedule; loses to OK Red champ East Kentwood 80-48 Friday
Last year, the Lee boys basketball team won its first conference title in 43 seasons.
South Christian expects tough rematch with Wayland in D-4 playoff opener Friday at East Kentwood; hoping second time’s the charm
Sailors plan to lean on wide receiver Jake Vermaas (pictured) and quarterback Carson Vis. Look for our WKTV video highlights right here following the game! (Photo Courtesy, Eric Walstra)
Byron Center knocked off East Kentwood 33-16
Take a look inside at our WKTV highlight clip from the Falcons game Thursday.
East Kentwood downs Hartland 35-10 in weather-shortened opener
“To our credit we remained poised and confident in the game plan,” said East Kentwood Coach Tony Kimbrough.
Veteran East Kentwood football team primed to contend for OK Red title
The left side of East Kentwood’s offensive line is handled by the Granderson brothers. Senior Rylan Granderson (6-3, 310) lines up at left tackle with junior Matthias Granderson (6-2, 264) stationed at left guard.
Kentwood’s adult softball league is all about fun — and maybe a little competition
The Creamsicles are all smiles after getting their first win of the summer in Kentwood’s adult softball league.
East Kentwood softball team perseveres through injuries this season to finish strong
“We were very excited for the 2023 season with many returning players, although only three seniors,” said East Kentwood coach Owen Fletke.
East Kentwood boys lacrosse team making big strides
Currently at 8-7, the Falcons are hoping to win their final three games to finish with the most wins in a season in program history.
East Kentwood hosts first-ever cornhole tournament for school students around the state Saturday
Students from elementary school age to high school took part in the inaugural East Kentwood Cornhole Invitational Saturday at the Kentwood Ice Arena.
Kentwood and Hanger Clinic to host annual Hanger Limb Loss Awareness 5K April 29
A photo from last year’s Hanger Limb Loss Awareness 5K. (Courtesy, City of Kentwood)
East Kentwood hosts annual FIRST robotics competition
Area teams build more than just robots, but life skills and a community that reaches beyond the competition on the field.
Kentwood’s Red Storm advances to state, hosts local competition this weekend
Red Storm Robotics qualifies for the state competition just before it hosts its annual FIRST Robotics competition this weekend.
Kentwood schools seek volunteers for tutoring program
Kentwood Public Schools are looking for volunteers to help expand its high dose tutoring program which provides one-to-one mentoring.
East Kentwood boys turn up the heat on defense to stop Byron Center in district final Friday
East Kentwood celebrates with the district trophy after defeating Byron Center 62-45 in the title game.
East Kentwood wrestler Corey Mitchell shows strength as leader, eclipses expectations
EK wrestler Corey Mitchell has excelled this year, securing 27 pins and a 36-8 record. (Photo Courtesy, Grand Haven Athletic Director Scott Robertson)
East Kentwood girls fall short against Byron Center in district final; Potter’s House and South Christian also runners-up
East Kentwood’s Jaevym Montgomery (11) and Tianna Daye (23) prepare to box out Byron Center’s Lillian Zeinstra. Congrats to District Finalists East Kentwood, South Christian and Potter’s House.
South Christian boys beat East Kentwood in showdown of league champions Tuesday
Jake Vermaas led the Sailors in scoring with 23 points, while Jake DeHaan added 21. (WKTV/Greg Chrapek)
East Kentwood defeats Hudsonville Friday to win OK Red Conference title
The Falcons celebrate a win over Hudsonville Friday, giving them an OK Red championship.
East Kentwood overcomes early deficit to stay atop OK Red
Christian Humphrey came off the bench to hit 3 three-point shots in a big win for the Falcons. (WKTV/Greg Chrapek)
East Kentwood boys use big second half to stop Grandville in OK Red showdown Friday
East Kentwood’s Marshaun Flakes (No. 5) and Jamell Hatchett led with 19 points apiece. (WKTV/Greg Chrapek)
East Kentwood takes home top honor at We the People competition
East Kentwood We the People team brought home their first state championship since 2010 and are now heading on to nationals in April.
East Kentwood boys win last-second thriller at Rockford
East Kentwood’s Marshaun Flakes scores 13 points to help the Falcons in the come-from-behind win.
Kentwood students take top honors at political debate competition
The team was able to earn second place at the We the People District Finals and are now preparing to head to the State Finals in January.
Several Kentwood-Wyoming area football players named to MHSFCA All-Region teams
South Christian QB Jake DeHaan was one of six Sailors selected to the MHSFCA All-Region team this season. (Courtesy, Eric Walstra)
Rockford advances to district final with 50-14 win over East Kentwood
Rockford advances to the Division 1 district final next week after Friday’s win. (WKTV/Zach Fanko)
South Christian, East Kentwood preparing for football playoffs; see other area teams that advanced as well
Jenison lines up against a tough East Kentwood defense during a WKTV Game of the Week in September. The Falcons beat Jenison 16-0.
East Kentwood Golfer Elise Fennell takes second in state in Division 1
East Kentwood Golf Coach Mike Ketelaar and Elise Fennell at the MHSAA State Finals. (Courtesy, Josh Fennell)
Grandville defense stifles East Kentwood in 34-21 win in WKTV Game of the Week
East Kentwood awaits the playoffs after its 34-21 loss to Grandville on Friday.
