March 18, 2024

West Michigan Golden Gloves finals produces plenty of high-level contests

Forest Hills Eastern grad Nasier Harris won the 156-pound novice title and outstanding novice boxer award. (WKTV/Greg Chrapek)

By:Greg Chrapek, WKTV Contributor

March 18, 2024

South Christian girls basketball team saves best for last with thrilling tournament run

After three playoff wins, including a district championship, the Sailors lost in a regional final to Vicksburg. (District Title Photo Courtesy David Kool)

By:Greg Chrapek, WKTV Contributor

March 17, 2024

Tri-unity boys win second state championship in three years with dominant win over Mount Pleasant Sacred Heart Saturday at MSU

The Defenders beat Mount Pleasant Sacred Heart 79-59 to claim another state title. (Photo Courtesy Becky Rillema)

By:Ty Marzean, WKTV Contributor

March 15, 2024

Tri-unity uses depth and free throws to earn fourth-straight state finals appearance

Seniors Jordan VanKlompenberg (3) and Owen Rosendall will play in their fourth state championship Saturday. Both played as freshmen on the 2021 Division 4 state runner-up team. (All photos courtesy Becky Rillema)

By:Ty Marzean, WKTV Contributor

March 13, 2024

Check out this cool photo gallery by Becky Rillema; Defenders heading back to Division 4 state semifinals

The defenders (22-5) now face St. Ignace (21-6) in the Division 4 state semifinals at 5:30 p.m. Thursday at the Breslin Center at Michigan State University. (Photos Courtesy Becky Rillema)

By:Cris Greer, WKTV Managing Editor, greer@wktv.org

March 13, 2024

Another defensive gem leads Tri-unity to fifth-straight state semifinal appearance; VanKlompenberg hits seven treys

The defenders (22-5) now face St. Ignace (21-6) in the Division 4 state semifinals at 5:30 p.m. Thursday at the Breslin Center at Michigan State University. (Photo Courtesy Becky Rillema)

By:Ty Marzean, WKTV Contributor

March 12, 2024

Golden Gloves opening night highlights local talent; “large, enthusiastic” crowd Saturday at 4 Mile Showplace 

Hedaytullah Amarkhail (blue trunks) won the first bout of his boxing career Saturday with a decision over Brandon Luis. (WKTV/Greg Chrapek)

By:Greg Chrapek, WKTV Contributor

March 8, 2024

Take a look at this Tri-unity Christian Photo Gallery from the Defenders regional championship win Thursday

Tri-unity advances to the Division 4 state quarterfinals vs. St. Joseph Our Lady of the Lake Catholic at 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 12 at Portage Northern. (Photo gallery courtesy of Becky Rillema.)

By:Cris Greer, WKTV Managing Editor, greer@wktv.org

March 8, 2024

Area boxers set to shine as Michigan Golden Gloves action begins; state champ Junior Rios and Lee alum Michael Carbajal return

Wyoming Lee alum Michael Carbajal (pictured) made his boxing debut at last year’s tournament. Look inside for WKTV’s Golden Gloves coverage schedule!

By:Greg Chrapek, WKTV Contributor

March 7, 2024

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)

By:Greg Chrapek, WKTV Contributor

March 6, 2024

Tri-unity uses stout defense Tuesday to advance to regional finals

Junior guard Keaton Blanker (4) led the Defenders with 17 points, three steals and seven rebounds. (Photo Courtesy Becky Rillema)

By:Ty Marzean, WKTV Contributor

March 4, 2024

Check out our latest WKTV Friday Night Highlights show (March 1) featuring many cool clips

Click here to see our latest show featuring many area high school teams in action the week of Feb. 26 though March 1, including boys district action, final conference standings and a look ahead at both boys and girls state tourney brackets.

By:Cris Greer, WKTV Sports Director, greer@wktv.org

February 29, 2024

Lee boys basketball team adds big district victory to league title

After winning the Alliance League championship with a perfect 8-0 record, the Lee Legends opened play in the state tournament with a thrilling win against West Catholic. (Courtesy, Wyoming Lee)

By:Greg Chrapek, WKTV Contributor

February 29, 2024

It’s back! Golden Gloves begins airing again on WKTV Saturday, March 9; check it out

There’s no more waiting! Golden Gloves is back. Look inside at our TV schedule!

By:Cris Greer, WKTV Sports Director, greer@wktv.org

February 27, 2024

South Christian takes advantage of fast start to take out Godwin Heights in D2 district opener Monday

South Christian junior standout Carson Vis scored 29 points in the tournament opener against Godwin Heights. (WKTV/Greg Chrapek)

By:Greg Chrapek, WKTV Contributor

February 27, 2024

MHSAA Girls Basketball Tournament: Vicksburg defeated South Christian 49-34 in Regional 12 Final Wednesday

Complete South Christian game story to come.

By:Cris Greer, WKTV Managing Editor, greer@wktv.org

February 27, 2024

MHSAA Boys Basketball Tournament: Tri-unity advances to D-4 state quarterfinals

Jordan VanKlompenberg led with 18 points, 8 rebounds and 4 steals in the 73-37 win over Kalamazoo Phoenix. Tri-unity advances to the state quarterfinals vs. St. Joseph Our Lady of the Lake Catholic at 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 12 at Portage Northern.

By:Cris Greer, WKTV Managing Editor, greer@wktv.org

February 26, 2024

Godwin Heights boys basketball team captures OK Silver crown; tough district ahead

With eight straight conference wins to close out the season, Godwin Heights ended up winning the OK Silver by a full two games over second place Sparta. (Photo Courtesy, Geskus Photography)

By:Greg Chrapek, WKTV Contributor

February 24, 2024

Wyoming basketball coach Thom Vander Klay reaches milestone 400th win; “Wyoming is an important piece of who I am”

Wyoming Boys Basketball Coach Thom Vander Klay has won more than 400 games from that position on the sideline. Look inside for his historic career. (Photo Courtesy, Curtis Holt)

By:Greg Chrapek, WKTV Contributor

February 24, 2024

Check out our latest WKTV Friday Night Highlights show (Feb. 23) featuring many cool clips

Click here to see our latest basketball highlights show featuring many area high school teams in action the week of Feb. 19-23. Also check out the boys district brackets.

By:Cris Greer, WKTV Sports Director, greer@wktv.org

February 19, 2024

WKTV Friday Night Highlights brings you local high school sports every week!

By Deborah Reed WKTV Managing Editor deborah@wktv.org The WKTV Friday Night Highlights show features many area high school teams in action during the basketball and football seasons. [Read More]

By:Deborah Reed, WKTV Managing Editor, deborah@wktv.org

February 12, 2024

Check out our latest WKTV Friday Night Highlights show (Feb. 9) featuring many cool clips

Click here to see our latest basketball highlights show featuring many area high school teams in action the week of Feb. 5-9.

By:Cris Greer, WKTV Managing Editor/Sports Director, greer@wktv.org

February 12, 2024

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)

By:Greg Chrapek, WKTV Contributor

February 7, 2024

Godwin Heights stays in hunt for league title with 76-48 win over Comstock Park

Jacari Jones (0) applies defensive pressure during Tuesday’s game with Comstock Park. Jones and Isaiah Guyton led the Wolverines with 12 points apiece. (WKTV/Greg Chrapek)

By:Greg Chrapek, WKTV Contributor

February 6, 2024

Check out our latest WKTV Friday Night Highlights show (Feb. 2) featuring many cool clips

Click here to see our latest basketball highlights show featuring many area high school teams in action the week of Jan. 29-Feb. 2.

By:Cris Greer, WKTV Managing Editor, greer@wktv.org

February 3, 2024

Catholic Central uses big second quarter in win against rival South Christian Friday

South Christian’s David Kemper puts up a shot during Friday’s game at Catholic Central. (WKTV/Greg Chrapek)

By:Greg Chrapek, WKTV Contributor

January 31, 2024

Tri-unity loses 62-61 heartbreaker to Schoolcraft on last-second tip-in

Joey Mellon (24) had a career night with 19 points, including a tip-in to give the Defenders a late lead. (Photo Courtesy, Becky Rillema)

By:Ty Marzean, WKTV Contributor

January 30, 2024

Kentwood Valentine’s Dash 5K set for Saturday, Feb. 10

The annual event will benefit Kentwood’s Little Free Pantry.

By:WKTV Staff, greer@wktv.org

January 30, 2024

Check out our latest WKTV Friday Night Highlights show (Jan. 26) featuring many cool local basketball clips

Click here to see our latest basketball highlights show.

By:Cris Greer, WKTV Managing Editor, greer@wktv.org

January 28, 2024

Wyoming girls fall just short in battle of conference unbeatens

Wyoming senior La’Anna Griffin (15) led the Wolves with 11 rebounds.

By:Ty Marzean, WKTV Contributor

January 23, 2024

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.

By:Greg Chrapek, WKTV Contributor

January 22, 2024

Kentwood Parks and Rec offers new winter recreation opportunities

Take a look inside at two new ways to get active through the Kentwood Parks and Recreation Department.  

By:WKTV Staff, greer@wktv.org

January 20, 2024

Check out our latest WKTV Friday Night Highlights show (Jan. 19) featuring many cool local basketball clips

Click here to see our latest basketball highlights show.

By:Cris Greer, WKTV Managing Editor, greer@wktv.org

January 19, 2024

Mona Shores knocks off host Wyoming 75-53 Wednesday 

Wyoming’s Donavyn Edwards shoots a three in a loss to Mona Shores. Edwards scored 13 points. Avonte’ Wiggins led all scorers with 18. (WKTV/Ty Marzean)

By:Ty Marzean, WKTV Contributor

January 12, 2024

Basketball and Friday Night Highlights taking a winter weather break; all area games canceled

Despite Friday’s cancellations, our crew was out Tuesday getting clips we’ll show next week. Also, look inside for last week’s show if you missed it. Thanks!

By:Cris Greer, greer@wktv.org

January 7, 2024

WKTV Friday Night Highlights is Back! Check out our second show of the basketball season featuring local high schools

Click here to see our latest show.

By:Cris Greer, WKTV Managing Editor

January 6, 2024

South Christian falls to Catholic Central as last-second shot bounces off rim

Carson Vis led the Sailors with 20 points, including four three-point baskets. (WKTV/Greg Chrapek)

By:Greg Chrapek, WKTV Contributor

January 5, 2024

Tri-unity Christian boys knock off Potterville 71-16 Thursday

Senior captains Owen Rosendall (pictured) and Jordan VanKlompenberg scored 11 points apiece in the win. (Photo Courtesy Becky Rillema from a previous game)

By:Ty Marzean, WKTV Contributor

December 16, 2023

WKTV Friday Night Highlights is Back! Check out our first show of the basketball season featuring local high schools

Click here to see our first Friday Night Highlights show of the basketball season featuring many local boys and girls teams.

By:Cris Greer, WKTV Managing Editor, greer@wktv.org

December 16, 2023

East Grand Rapids uses late run to hold off Wyoming in our WKTV Friday Game of the Week

A fourth-quarter run proved the difference for East Grand Rapids in a 67-52 win over Wyoming Friday.

By:Greg Chrapek, WKTV Contributor

December 13, 2023

Wyoming girls basketball team in “mid-season form” with 61-17 win over Comstock Park Tuesday

Wyoming Coach Jesse Vasquez talks to his team during their win over Comstock Park.

By:Greg Chrapek, WKTV Contributor

December 10, 2023

South Christian takes early lead, turns back Holland Christian in home opener Friday 64-40

South Christian’s Jake Vermaas and Sam Weiss (23) set up to defend Holland Christian Friday.

By:Greg Chrapek, WKTV Contributor

December 9, 2023

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.

By:Ty Marzean, WKTV Contributor

December 8, 2023

Nice start for new South Christian girls basketball Coach Erika Brown; replaces 28-year veteran Kim Legge

“I am excited to continue building off the success Coach Legge established over her many years of coaching,” Brown said.

By:Cris Greer, WKTV Managing Editor, greer@wktv.org

December 8, 2023

Tri-unity boys begin quest to return to Breslin Center

After three-straight trips to the state championship game, including a title in 2022, the Defenders prepare for yet another run. (Photo Courtesy, Becky Rillema)

By:Greg Chrapek, WKTV Contributor

November 27, 2023

South Christian football falls three yards short of state title repeat at Ford Field; Harper Woods 33, Sailors 27

Once again, quarterback Carson Vis (30-for-44 passing with 441 yards) and receiver Jake Vermaas (10 catches for 196 yards) led the way.

By:Greg Chrapek, WKTV Contributor

November 20, 2023

Sailors stop Portland in state semis; going for back-to-back titles Saturday at Ford Field

Look inside for two cool videos of South Christian touchdowns.

By:Greg Chrapek, WKTV Contributor

November 15, 2023

Don’t miss WKTV’s 23rd Annual Turkey Bowl on Thanksgiving Day!

If you missed a WKTV Game of the Week, or want to watch one again, be sure to see our 23rd Annual Turkey Bowl with 14 hours of local high school football replays on Thanksgiving Day.

By:Cris Greer, greer@wktv.org

November 11, 2023

South Christian uses fast start to beat Big Rapids 55-35 for regional title; “Probably best half we’ve played all year,” said Coach Brown

The Sailors scored 41 points in the first quarter on their way to another regional crown.

By:Greg Chrapek, WKTV Contributor

November 9, 2023

Detroit Tigers legend Denny McLain signs autographs at Lee’s 18th Annual Sports Card Show; nearly $200,000 raised through the years

Lee baseball Coach Ty Emelander (left) with Detroit Tigers legend Denny McLain. Look inside for a cool video of the Stubby Overmire Sports Card Show and Silent Auction held on Nov. 4.

By:Ty Marzean, WKTV Contributor and Cris Greer, WKTV Managing Editor