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Trevor Vander Kodde
Trevor Vander Kodde
Kolton Rockwell
Hart senior Caleb Ackley (center) is joined by teammates, from left, Jagger Lenon, Miguel Escamilla, Luke VanderWilk and Kolton Rockwell to celebrate scoring his 1,000th career point after the Pirates’ victory over Reed City Wednesday.
Hart’s Caleb Ackley (center) is the center of attention as teammates Miguel Escamilla (5) and Jagger Lenon celebrate with him after Ackley scored his 1,000th career point in Friday’s district semifinal against Reed City.
Caleb Ackley
Hart’s Caleb Ackley (25) and Bryce Vander Kodde compete with Reed City’s Roan Johnston for a rebound during Friday’s game in Ludington.
Hart’s Miguel Escamilla (left) tries to scoop up a loose ball while Reed City’s Grayson Wien also goes for it during Wednesday’s district semifinal in Ludington. The Pirates won the game, 59-37.
Shelby's Eli Kelley eyes the basket while looking for a shot during Wednesday's district semifinal game in Scottville. The Tigers lost, 78-38.
Isaac Garcia
Kamari Richmond
Andrew Arquette
Shelby’s Leighton Belasco lets fly with a three-point attempt over North Muskegon’s Braylen Burrel during Wednesday’s district semifinal game in Scottville. The Tigers fell to the Norsemen, 78-38.
Muskegon Career Tech Center students team up every year to come up with fresh recipes using local produce that are taste tested by Montague and Whitehall students to see what will be added to local lunch menus. The CTC program works with Creating Healthy Schools, which received a $250,000 grant Monday for kitchen improvements. Courtesy Photo
Whitehall nurse Paula Holm was one of six West Michigan frontline workers honored Monday with a 2025 Beverly A. Drake Essential Service Award. Holm is a nurse at Optalis Health & Rehabilitation in Whitehall. Courtesy Photo
Shelby's Jayna Burmeister drives to the basket for a layup during Tuesday's game against Newaygo. The sophomore star had 20 points and 20 rebounds in the Tigers' 60-25 win.
Shelby's Ava Lamberg snatches the ball away from Newaygo's Amaya Lathrop after a jump ball was called during Tuesday's game at Shelby. The Tigers rolled to a 60-25 win.
Jayna Burmeister