January 15, 2026
Legends get halftime wake-up call; top Grand River Prep 83-49 Tuesday
The victory, which improved Lee‘s season record to 9-2, was especially sweet because the Legends played without starters Dere’on Brown and Jaden Potts, who missed the game with concussions. (WKTV/Bill Rohn)
By:January 13, 2026
Wyoming girls back on track with win over Union Friday in WKTV Game of the Week
Guard Michaela Moore (23) led the Wolves with 30 points against Union in the WKTV Game of the Week. (WKTV/Greg Chrapek)
By:January 12, 2026
Don’t miss these local basketball clips! WKTV Friday Night Highlights (1-12-26)
Check out these new and exciting WKTV Friday Night Highlights local basketball clips featuring hosts Bill Rohn and Tom Conquest.
By:January 8, 2026
South Christian holds off West Catholic in early-season girls basketball showdown; stays perfect at 7-0
In a showdown between two of the premier Division 2 girls basketball teams in the state, South Christian held off a furious West Catholic second-half rally to grab a 73-62 win. (WKTV/Greg Chrapek)
By:January 6, 2026
WKTV Basketball Truck reboots Friday; check out our exciting, local game schedule
WKTV is bringing you another exciting season of Boys and Girls high school basketball with our weekly WKTV Game of the Week! Click open to see the schedule.
By:January 6, 2026
Host Lee boys defeat Holland at inaugural Be Legendary Showcase Saturday at Grace Christian
Grace Christian University was home to some outstanding high school basketball Saturday and the host Lee Legends capped off the inaugural tournament with a strong defensive effort in defeating Holland 59-42. (WKTV/Greg Chrapek)
By:December 29, 2025
From wrestling to cross country to the classroom, Lee senior Kaylee Ochoa stays busy
Wyoming Lee Athletic Director Andre Sargent said Ochoa demonstrates exceptional leadership, character and balance in every aspect of life. (Photo Courtesy, Kaylee Ochoa)
By:December 23, 2025
South Christian girls welcome back veteran core, off to strong start this season
The Sailors were 24-3 last year and co-champions of the OK Gold with West Catholic at 11-1 each. Senior Sophia Prins is expected to be one of the leaders. (WKTV/Greg Chrapek)
By:December 18, 2025
East Kentwood overcomes slow start to defeat Kalamazoo Loy Norrix
It took a while for the Falcons to find their groove during Tuesday’s game against Loy Norrix, but once they did, they rolled to a 73-51 win. East Kentwood’s CJ Reynolds led with 19 points in the win. (Photo from an earlier game. WKTV/Greg Chrapek)
By:December 16, 2025
Check out these local basketball clips! WKTV Friday Night Highlights (12-16-25)
Don’t miss these new and exciting WKTV Friday Night Highlights local basketball clips featuring hosts Bill Rohn and Tom Conquest.
By:December 15, 2025
Former Lions quarterback Eric Hipple shares glory days, mental health tragedies and hope in an exclusive WKTV interview
Eric Hipple has certainly experienced the highs and lows that life brings. Click here to read about his remarkable journey. (Photo Courtesy, Eric Hipple)
By:December 13, 2025
South Christian boys off to fast start despite heavy graduation losses
Despite a young roster that is shy on varsity experience, the Sailors got off to a strong start this season.
By:December 6, 2025
East Kentwood boys open season with big win; looking to make waves
Senior guard Randy Chapman (pictured) led the Falcons with 18 points, while junior guard CJ Reynolds added 17. (WKTV/Greg Chrapek)
By:December 1, 2025
Grand River Prep senior excels on the course and in the classroom
Elijah Lipscomb has accumulated a long list of accomplishments in cross country along with a 4.27 GPA in high school. (Photo Courtesy, Isela Pronger)
By:November 18, 2025
East Kentwood gets revenge over Hudsonville, brings home regional championship Saturday
Falcon senior QB Kayd Coffman completed 21-of-32 passes for 272 yards and two touchdowns, and ran the ball 12 times for 210 yards and three touchdowns. (Photo Courtesy, Falcon News Network)
By:November 10, 2025
East Kentwood scores 49 points for third straight week in district title win; open story for great video highlights
East Kentwood quarterback Kayd Coffman had an impressive game completing 16-of-22 passes for 372 yards and five touchdowns and rushing for 96 yards on nine carries. (WKTV, Greg Chrapek)
By:November 7, 2025
Former Godwin Heights standout, Dallas Cowboys player Marshawn Kneeland dead at 24
Marshawn Kneeland died Thursday morning from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound, according to law authorities in Texas. Open for more details.
By:November 3, 2025
Check out these local football playoff clips! WKTV Friday Night Highlights (10-31-25)
Don’t miss these new and exciting WKTV Friday Night Highlights PLAYOFF CLIPS from local football games! OPEN HERE!
By:November 3, 2025
East Kentwood opens playoffs with 49-point outburst in win over Grand Ledge; Falcons total 555 yards
East Kentwood was firing on all cylinders Friday in its 49-15 Division 1 playoff-opening win over Grand Ledge. South Christian, Kelloggsville and Godwin Heights all fell in the first round. (Photo, Eli Reed)
By:October 30, 2025
Four area football teams begin playoffs Friday; Check out all the details inside!
Click open this story to read all the great details and coach comments about the following local teams that qualified for the MHSAA state playoffs: Godwin Heights, Kelloggsville, East Kentwood and South Christian.
By:October 28, 2025
Kelloggsville turns back Holland to secure spot in state football playoffs; Keyontae Gibson gets 416 yards and five TDs
Kelloggsville running back Keyontae Gibson turned in a game to remember. Check out all the details inside!
By:October 27, 2025
CHECK THIS OUT: Watch our latest WKTV Friday Night Highlights show of the season (10-24-25)
Don’t miss these new and exciting WKTV Friday Night Highlights from local football games! OPEN HERE!
By:October 27, 2025
Davenport breaks point-total record with 75-23 win over visiting Roosevelt Saturday
Coach Sparky McEwen’s Panthers, who improved their GLIAC record to 3-2, 4-3 overall, set team and individual records during the win, including the most points in a single contest. Look inside for more details.
By:October 27, 2025
CONGRATS to local football teams: East Kentwood, Godwin Heights, Kelloggsville and South Christian for making the state playoffs
Take a look inside to see who these four area football teams play, when and where. (Photo Courtesy, pxhere.com)
By:October 20, 2025
CHECK THIS OUT: Watch our latest WKTV Friday Night Highlights show of the season (10-17-25)
Don’t miss these new and exciting WKTV Friday Night Highlights from local football games! OPEN HERE!
By:October 20, 2025
Davenport football cruises in Motor City, beats Wayne State 49-14
Four scores from running back Cephus Harris combined with a revived passing attack led Davenport to victory over Wayne State Saturday. (Cephus Harris, Photo Courtesy WSU Athletics)
By:October 19, 2025
Godwin Heights outlasts rival Kelloggsville 41-22, sets up title showdown with Belding Friday
The win kept Godwin Heights perfect in the OK Silver with a 5-0 record and sets up next Friday’s showdown in Belding against the Black Knights who are also 5-0 in the league. The two teams also have 7-1 overall records.
By:October 13, 2025
CHECK THIS OUT: Watch our latest WKTV Friday Night Highlights show of the season (10-10-25)
Don’t miss these new and exciting WKTV Friday Night Highlights from local football games! OPEN HERE!
By:October 13, 2025
Hudsonville squeaks past East Kentwood with touchdown on final play of game
It was a showdown for first place in the OK Red Friday when East Kentwood traveled to Hudsonville. The contest lived up to all the hype and then some as the Eagles edged the Falcons 43-42. (Photo Courtesy, Eli Reed)
By:October 13, 2025
Michigan Tech edges host Davenport Saturday
Davenport receiver Earnest Sanders caught a 21-yard touchdown pass from Grant Thwaites in their 16-14 loss. (Photo Courtesy, Brandon Petryszyn)
By:October 9, 2025
Gravity is your enemy: Tree Stand Hunting Tips from Whitetails Unlimited
Everyone who hunts from a tree stand needs to place safety first – there is no animal out there that is worth dying, or being injured, for. Check out these great tree stand hunting tips from Whitetails Unlimited inside! (Photo Courtesy, Whitetails Unlimited)
By:October 7, 2025
Laker quarterback Brady Drogosh scores 3 rushing touchdowns in 37-14 win over Davenport
GVSU scored three first-half touchdowns, then held Davenport scoreless in the third and fourth quarters. (Brady Drogosh scoring on one of his three TDs. Photo Courtesy, Grand Valley State University)
By:October 6, 2025
LOOK at our latest WKTV Friday Night Highlights show of the season (10-03-25)
Don’t miss these new and exciting highlights from several local football games from our latest Friday Night Highlights show of the season! Open here!
By:October 5, 2025
East Kentwood starts fast, scores often against West Ottawa; showdown with Hudsonville next
There was no looking ahead to this Friday’s key OK Red showdown with Hudsonville for the East Kentwood football team as the Falcons struck early and often to defeat West Ottawa.
By:September 29, 2025
Check out our latest WKTV Friday Night Highlights show of the season (9-26-25)
Don’t miss these new and exciting highlights from several local football games from our latest Friday Night Highlights show of the season! Open here!
By:September 22, 2025
Check out our latest WKTV Friday Night Highlights show of the season (9-19-25)
Don’t miss these new and exciting highlights from several local football games from our latest Friday Night Highlights show of the season! Open here!
By:September 22, 2025
East Kentwood falls short at Rockford in OK Red football showdown
Division 1 football heavyweights East Kentwood and Rockford battled it out Friday in an OK Red game. (Photo Courtesy, Eli Reed)
By:September 19, 2025
Former WKTV personality, Berlin Raceway legend George Keen inducted into Berlin Hall of Fame
George Keen, left, and Ralph Baker on “The Racing Show,” taped by WKTV for decades. (WKTV)
By:September 15, 2025
East Kentwood opens conference play with offensive explosion at Jenison; Falcons total 500 yards
Senior quarterback Kayd Coffman completed 15-of-20 passes for 225 yards and three touchdowns. Look inside for game highlights! (Photo Courtesy, Falcon News Network)
By:September 8, 2025
Check out our first WKTV Friday Night Highlights show of the season!
Don’t miss these exciting highlights from many of the local football games the past two weeks from our first Friday Night Highlights show of the season! Open here!
By:September 6, 2025
Kelloggsville football team begins season 2-0 under new coaching staff; beats Perry 48-28 Friday
The new look starts with new coach Justin Dennett. The early results are proving positive as the Rockets defeated Grant 43-14 to open the season and beat Perry 48-28 Friday.
By:September 6, 2025
East Kentwood offense finds high gear in non-league win against Byron Center
Led by a potent passing game and a productive ground attack, the Falcon offense found the end zone six times as it defeated Byron Center 43-14 in their first home game of the season. Look inside for video highlights.
By:September 2, 2025
South Christian opens season with 27-13 win at Grand Rapids Christian
Four different Sailors ran the ball at least five times and six caught at least one pass, while the South Christian defense slowed down a potent GR Christian offense. QB Austin Burgess (pictured) completed 11-of-14 passes for 234 yards and a pair of TDs.
By:August 28, 2025
East Kentwood football team poised to hit next level behind MSU commit Kayd Coffman
“We have to stay healthy and continue to improve, if we can do that we have as good a shot as anybody to win the conference,” said EK Coach Tyrone Spencer.
By:August 28, 2025
Lee Legends call audible: Return to 8-man football for 2025 season
Due to low roster numbers, the Legends will once again compete in the MHSAA 8-man football division for the fourth-straight year.
By:August 27, 2025
After a trip to the state semis, South Christian Sailors looking to keep momentum going
South Christian quarterback Austin Burgess has big shoes to fill taking over for standout Carson Vis, who signed to play basketball at WMU. (Greg Chrapek/WKTV Contributor)
By:August 11, 2025
MHSAA News: Girls field hockey and boys volleyball make high school sports debut; boys tennis Finals update
Girls field hockey will be played in the fall, while boys volleyball begins its first season in the spring. Click open to see more changes for the MHSAA high school sports season. (Image Courtesy, MHSAA)
By:August 8, 2025
Memories abound as fighters from Pride Boxing Club in Grand Rapids gather for reunion
Former boxing great Buster Mathis Jr., who attended the reunion, won 21 of 26 pro bouts including a USBA heavyweight championship, fighting Mike Tyson and Riddick Bowe during his career. (Greg Chrapek/WKTV)
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