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Mendon senior RB Coler out for the season

Mitchell Coler knew there was a problem with his surgically repaired right knee, but he remained optimistic he’d be able to carry the football for Mendon as a senior in 2014. The news from his doctor … [Read More...]

Mendon gears up for alumni game vs. Schoolcraft

While former Mendon football stars were running through plays last week in preparation for the July 25 alumni game at home against Schoolcraft, current offensive coordinator and co-athletic director Glen Samson … [Read More...]

Hartong remains Centreville football coach, lands new teaching position

When a projected decline in enrollment for the Centreville and Mendon school districts prompted staff layoffs earlier this month, students from both high schools took to social media immediately in support of … [Read More...]

WMU coach Fleck: Sturgis’ Stewart made major recruiting impact

JoeInsider.com publisher Wes Morgan was able to chat with Western Michigan University head football coach P.J. Fleck at length recently about incoming freshman quarterback and Sturgis alumnus Chance … [Read More...]

Insider Interview: Aaron Hartong

Centreville varsity football coach Aaron Hartong, who acted as a player/coach at Saturday's alumni football game against Colon, talks to JoeInsider.com correspondent Chris Carpenter about how the event was a success. Hartong also provided some thoughts on the … [Read More...]

Insider Interview: Colon’s Brendon Shallack after Magi’s alumni win over Centreville

Former Colon student-athlete Brendon Shallack, a 2010 graduate, quarterbacked the Magi to a 14-0 win over Centreville Saturday in an alumni football game at Colon. JoeInsider.com correspondent Chris Carpenter caught up with Shallack after the contest to get … [Read More...]

Insider Interviews: White Pigeon after winning Division 4 golf state championship

Trailing Charlevoix by seven strokes entering the second and final round of the 2014 MHSAA Division 4 boys golf state championship, White Pigeon tore up Bedford Valley Golf Course in Battle Creek Saturday for a total of 326 to win the title. Combined with … [Read More...]