May 2, 2024
South Christian girls soccer team ranked fourth in Division 3
South Christian forward Alexa Boersma (5) scored nine goals in the first 11 games of the season. (Photo Courtesy, Brian Nitz)
By:April 30, 2024
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)
By:April 25, 2024
Wyoming baseball uses strong pitching effort, timely hitting to defeat Union Tuesday in WKTV Truck Game
Wyoming pitcher Jack Terveen totaled 11 strikeouts and gave up only one hit in the Wolves’ 6-1 win over Grand Rapids Union. (WKTV/Greg Chrapek)
By:April 11, 2024
City of Kentwood and Mary Free Bed partner to host Limb Loss Awareness 5K on Saturday, April 27
The all-ages, all-abilities event will kick off with packet pickup at 9 a.m. at Veterans Memorial Park, 355 48th St. SE, followed by a “Show Your Mettle” photo at 9:45 a.m. The race begins at 10 a.m.
By:March 25, 2024
Area boxers punch tickets to nationals at Golden Gloves state finals Saturday
Recent EGR grad Wyatt Alvarez won his first-ever state title at 165 pounds in the open division. All open division boxers advance to the Golden Gloves National Tournament of Champions from May 12-18 at Huntington Place in Detroit. (WKTV/Greg Chrapek)
By:March 19, 2024
Local school’s youth wrestling program produces results, sends first student to wrestling State Finals!
Dahmari Lee advances to the MYWAY State Championships through hard work and perseverance.
By: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: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: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: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: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: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: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: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: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: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: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: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: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: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: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:February 27, 2024
MHSAA Girls Basketball Tournament: Vicksburg defeated South Christian 49-34 in Regional 12 Final
Check out the complete story on South Christian’s great tournament run.
By:February 27, 2024
MHSAA Boys Basketball Tournament: Tri-unity boys win second state championship in three years
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: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: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: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: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: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: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: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: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: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: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:January 30, 2024
Kentwood Valentine’s Dash 5K set for Saturday, Feb. 10
The annual event will benefit Kentwood’s Little Free Pantry.
By: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: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: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: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: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: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: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: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: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: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: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: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: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: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.
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