The Daily News - Since 1854 — News from Montcalm C • 15th January 2026

Defense helps Central Montcalm girls snap small losing streak - The Daily News

Sticking to their defensive strategy was just what the Central Montcalm girls basketball team needed Tuesday night.  The Hornets (4-4) had every intention of getting back in the win column when they hosted Grant (3-6), following a tough couple weeks of competition against some solid top-tier teams. Though they had an impressive night offensively with nine girls in the scoring column, an electrifying 26 steals and some solid half-court defense was what put them over the edge as they defeated the...

The Daily News - Since 1854 — News from Montcalm C • 15th January 2026

‘Everything matters’ - The Daily News

Nine games into the season, perfection is still the name of the game for the Central Montcalm boys basketball team.  Whether it be a win margin of three points or 33 points, the Hornets’ continue to keep their composure in high-stress situations to maintain their unblemished start to the season with an average of nearly 59 points per game. In a rescheduled matchup from December, the Hornets hosted Big Rapids (2-7) Monday night for some cross-conference action in the Central State Activities Asso...

The Daily News - Since 1854 — News from Montcalm C • 3rd January 2026

Clevenger breaks Greenville girls record for points in a game - The Daily News

Tuesday was another high-scoring affair for the Greenville girls basketball team, but mostly from a single record-breaking effort.  Of the nearly 60 points the team scored, sophomore Sophie Clevenger was responsible for 40 of them as she broke the school record for most points scored in a single game. The record was previously held by both Jessica Ingles and Adele Kemp with 38 points.

Tuesday was another high-scoring affair for the Greenville girls basketball team, but mostly from a single reco...

The Daily News - Since 1854 — News from Montcalm C • 31st December 2025

My 2025 bingo card in sports - The Daily News

If you thought a 16-hour work trip to Marquette and back for a high school football state championship game would keep me from going to a Jonas Brothers concert in Detroit the next day, you’d be wrong.
After seeing just how attractive Nick Jonas is in person, I don’t regret it one little bit.
I’ve done a lot of crazy things in 2025 and have seen even crazier things happen when it comes to local sports.
Many team and individual school records were broken, postseason trophies were claimed and life...

The Daily News - Since 1854 — News from Montcalm C • 30th December 2025

Greenville’s Lindquist, CM’s Rolston cross 1,000-point career benchmark - The Daily News

Reaching 1,000 points in a high school basketball career is a highly sought-after goal that many players hope to achieve in their four years. Greenville senior Michael Lindquist and Central Montcalm senior Evan Rolston have not only led their respective teams to impressive starts this season, 6-1 for the Jackets and 7-0 for the Hornets, but they’ve also found their own individual victories so far this season.

Reaching 1,000 points in a high school basketball career is a highly sought-after goal...

The Daily News - Since 1854 — News from Montcalm C • 27th December 2025

‘We can play with anyone’ - The Daily News

The last time the Greenville boys basketball team defeated Forest Hills Central was Valentine’s Day 2012.  Thanks to another exhilarating team performance on Tuesday morning that had four players break into double-digit point totals, the Yellow Jackets (6-1) ended the Rangers’ (6-2) streak with a convincing victory at the Cornerstone Holiday Tournament, 71-56.


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The Daily News - Since 1854 — News from Montcalm C • 25th November 2025

Seeing ‘the vision’ - The Daily News

As the Montabella football team left the field Saturday afternoon, they were applauded by an appreciative and ample Mustang crowd.  Not just because of how they played, but in thanks to the pride and joy they brought to their community all season long.

As the Montabella football team left the field Saturday afternoon, they were applauded by an appreciative and ample Mustang crowd.  Not just because of how they played, but in thanks to the pride and joy they brought to their community all season...

The Daily News - Since 1854 — News from Montcalm C • 25th November 2025

Memorable Mustangs - The Daily News

A monumental season for the Montabella football program met its end just short of the ultimate prize. The Mustangs have spent the better part of the last three weeks working their way to the biggest stage in high school football: The state championship game.

A monumental season for the Montabella football program met its end just short of the ultimate prize. The Mustangs have spent the better part of the last three weeks working their way to the biggest stage in high school football: The state...

The Daily News - Since 1854 — News from Montcalm C • 18th November 2025

Magical Mustangs - The Daily News

For the first three quarters of Saturday’s state semifinal game, things were looking questionable for the Montabella football team.  In the 8-player Division 1 state semifinals, the Mustangs were trailing by 20 points heading into the fourth quarter, knowing they’d need to play the best football of their lives if they were going to keep their season alive one more week.

For the first three quarters of Saturday’s state semifinal game, things were looking questionable for the Montabella football...

The Daily News - Since 1854 — News from Montcalm C • 13th November 2025

‘Something to strive for’ - The Daily News

Sept. 20, 2024, is a date that Jayden Button will remember forever.  Week four of the regular season brought forth an exciting matchup for the Tri County football team as they had a perfect record through their first three games and were lined up to play conference rival Newaygo at home, who also had an undefeated record.  Down by five in the fourth quarter, the then-junior defensive back made a tackle that changed his life in more ways than one.

Sept. 20, 2024, is a date that Jayden Button wil...

The Daily News - Since 1854 — News from Montcalm C • 13th November 2025

‘A phenomenal team’ - The Daily News

A record-breaking season for the Ionia volleyball team has come to an end.  The Bulldogs have seen plenty of excitement the last couple of weeks, most recently earning their fourth Division 2 district championship in program history, their first since 2022, with a clean sweep over league rival Portland last Thursday. With their championship victory came yet another opportunity to keep their remarkable season of only four losses alive as they went head-to-head against Fruitport in the regional se...

The Daily News - Since 1854 — News from Montcalm C • 8th November 2025

Mustangs run over Merrill - The Daily News

History was made under the stadium lights of Montabella’s football field Friday night.  It’s been an exciting year of firsts for this year’s team of Mustangs, their most recent accomplishment was an opportunity to play in their first-ever regional final.


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The Daily News - Since 1854 — News from Montcalm C • 25th October 2025

‘All the marbles’ - The Daily News

Conference championship games are traditionally the most exciting when it comes to the regular season in high school football. The stakes and entertainment value increase significantly when the two competing teams come into the game with perfect league records.

Conference championship games are traditionally the most exciting when it comes to the regular season in high school football. The stakes and entertainment value increase significantly when the two competing teams come into the game with...

The Daily News - Since 1854 — News from Montcalm C • 9th October 2025

‘Wild ride’ at regionals - The Daily News

The Greenville girls golf team gets another week added to its season after a thrilling finish to Tuesday’s Division 2 regional tournament.  Following a second-place finish at their conference tournament last week, the Jackets traveled west to Lincoln Golf Course in Muskegon to see just how they could make their mark on a bigger stage.

The Greenville girls golf team gets another week added to its season after a thrilling finish to Tuesday’s Division 2 regional tournament.  Following a second-pla...

The Daily News - Since 1854 — News from Montcalm C • 9th October 2025

The reset button - The Daily News

There’s an adage in sports that it’s difficult to beat the same team twice. In the case of the Ionia volleyball team, they used that to their advantage Tuesday night against an opponent very fresh in their minds. The Bulldogs (5-0 CAAC White, 23-4 overall) have only suffered four losses so far this regular season, all of which were during different invitationals against some state-ranked opponents.

There’s an adage in sports that it’s difficult to beat the same team twice. In the case of the Io...

The Daily News - Since 1854 — News from Montcalm C • 2nd October 2025

The ‘right direction’ - The Daily News

There is nothing more satisfying than winning a rematch game against a rival team on home field advantage.  Thanks to a physical performance from the Ionia boys soccer team Tuesday evening, the team got its revenge. The Bulldogs (8-4-3) are beginning to close out their regular season before postseason play kicks off next week.

There is nothing more satisfying than winning a rematch game against a rival team on home field advantage.  Thanks to a physical performance from the Ionia boys soccer te...

The Daily News - Since 1854 — News from Montcalm C • 27th September 2025

Greenville tennis defeats Lowell to maintain second place in RCA - The Daily News

Embodying a strong team chemistry is crucial for any sports team when it comes to achieving high levels of success.  The Greenville boys tennis team has been using theirs completely to their advantage this season.  “I feel like this is the closest the tennis team has ever been,” senior No. 1 singles player Michael Lindquist said.

Embodying a strong team chemistry is crucial for any sports team when it comes to achieving high levels of success.  The Greenville boys tennis team has been using the...

The Daily News - Since 1854 — News from Montcalm C • 29th August 2025

Black Knights roll over Bulldogs in season opener - The Daily News

High school football is back, and Belding’s football team entered their season opener with something to prove.  Prior to Thursday’s contest, the Black Knights have kicked off their season schedule against county-rival Ionia for the last four years in a row, of which they won the first three meetings in a row.

High school football is back, and Belding’s football team entered their season opener with something to prove.  Prior to Thursday’s contest, the Black Knights have kicked off their season...

The Daily News - Since 1854 — News from Montcalm C • 28th August 2025

FALL SPORTS PREVIEW: ‘A blank slate’ - The Daily News

There’s nothing this year’s Tri County volleyball team wants more than a fresh start.  Coming off back-to-back two-win seasons, the Vikings have been eagerly waiting to find more overall success.  Returning a very seasoned roster and having a new yet familiar face taking the reins, they may just find the turning point in the program they’ve been searching for this season.

There’s nothing this year’s Tri County volleyball team wants more than a fresh start.  Coming off back-to-back two-win seaso...

The Daily News - Since 1854 — News from Montcalm C • 12th August 2025

A coaching life - The Daily News

Kent Ingles played his first-ever basketball game when he was only 6 years old, back when Harry S. Truman was the President of the United States.  Seventy-five years later, he celebrates one of the best high school basketball coaching careers in the state of Michigan.

Kent Ingles played his first-ever basketball game when he was only 6 years old, back when Harry S. Truman was the President of the United States.  Seventy-five years later, he celebrates one of the best high school basketball coac...

The Daily News - Since 1854 — News from Montcalm C • 7th August 2025

A spreading Alliance - The Daily News

The Greenville athletics department couldn’t have asked for a better debut in the inaugural year of the River Cities Alliance (RCA) league.  Between two conference titles and plenty of refreshing but challenging competition, the Yellow Jackets proved themselves as a force to be reckoned with in every sport they offer.

The Greenville athletics department couldn’t have asked for a better debut in the inaugural year of the River Cities Alliance (RCA) league.  Between two conference titles and plen...

The Daily News - Since 1854 — News from Montcalm C • 5th August 2025

Macker’s plus-1 year - The Daily News

Crowds of people flooded the streets of Belding over the weekend for the city’s biggest event of the summer: Gus Macker.  Back and better than ever, the famous three-on-three basketball tournament made its return to its self-proclaimed hometown to build upon its existing legacy that’s lasted an impressive 51 years.

Crowds of people flooded the streets of Belding over the weekend for the city’s biggest event of the summer: Gus Macker.  Back and better than ever, the famous three-on-three basketb...

The Daily News - Since 1854 — News from Montcalm C • 19th July 2025

The ‘nucleus’ of Greenville athletics - The Daily News

To have a strong and successful athletics department means possessing and utilizing a resourceful strength and conditioning program.  For Greenville students and athletes, they have access to those resources right from the comfort of the high school’s weight room. The Iron Jackets program has become a staple to Yellow Jacket student athletes for the past four years since its inception, acting as an all-encompassing strength and performance program that’s open to all Greenville students from midd...

The Daily News - Since 1854 — News from Montcalm C • 8th July 2025

Embracing the challenge - The Daily News

All Case Johnson has ever known during his time with Greenville High School athletics is excellence.  Since his freshman year, the four-sport athlete has earned 15 varsity letters across football, wrestling, baseball and track and field, earning additional distinguished accolades in each along the way.

All Case Johnson has ever known during his time with Greenville High School athletics is excellence.  Since his freshman year, the four-sport athlete has earned 15 varsity letters across football...