Southwest Michigan High School Sports Live

Portage showcase in one week

2009-09-03T19:52:00.000-07:00

To think that no one has been interested in K-Central, Loy Norrix for a while, and what a finish they provided fans on Thursday night. Loy Norrix was looking for their first win over the Maroon Giants and came seconds away, but after going scoreless until the last play K-Central pulled it off. Can you say rivalry renewed, look for Norrix to bounce back and win 4 games this season. I don't see the Maroon Giants winning any more than 3, great game, the only negative, no school, no pep rally, I mean come on.
How impressive was Portage Northern in a dominating performance against a good Lakeview team. Jack Livingston is great, but the Hutchins brothers are remarkable, I'm leaning towards a Husky SMAC championship after watching them play on Thursday, but a lot will be proven next Friday when the battle for Portage takes place, it scares me that Portage Central gave up 21 points to Coldwater in the second quarter int their 49 to 21 win.
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Prep Picks

2009-09-03T08:56:00.000-07:00

By J.S.

The first game I am going to pick is Three Rivers and Dowagiac. The best quarterback in Southwest Michigan, Aron Spence of Three Rivers, will throw for over 200 in a 24 to 7 win at home. I also like Vicksburg, Otsego, Paw Paw and Plainwell to come out on top to rap up the Wolverine.

The KVA game of the week pits Constantine at Olivet. look for Olivet to shut down the once powerful Constantine offense and win by an extra point 14 to 13. Schoolcraft, Pennfield, K-Christian and Maple Valley will also win their games tonight.

Crossover action continues tonight in the SMAC, the game of the week is Lakeview at Portage Northern. Huskies quarterback Jack Livingston will have a huge game spreading the ball around to his talented receiving core, and the Hutchins Brothers, and the depth and experience of Portage Northern will be to much for Lakeview, Huskies win 34 to 21. Other winers in the MAC, K-Centeral, Portage Central, Harper Creek, Benton Harbor, Lumin Christi, and Marshal.

In the SAC Crossover games the one to look at is between two teams that are 0 in 1. Bangor at Decatur. Look for Decatur to avenge a close loss a week ago, and beat Bangor 28 to 7. Other winers will be Hartford, Lawton Saugatuck, Gobles, Fennville and Marcellus.

And last of all, Climax Scotts will avenge their loss against St. Phillips from last year, beating them this year 48 to 12.

Week One, In the Books

2009-08-29T06:46:00.000-07:00

By Jared Stout

SMAC

Portage Central, and Portage Northern Flex thier muscles outside of their new division. Taking a quick look at the SMAC. Portage Central didn't shock anyone with last nights performance, but they did impress. Spencer Munsun is the real deal, 14 carries 190 yards and 2 TD's, a powerful and tough running back, showed no slowing down after a great season a year ago, he's joined in the backfield by Brian Wise 16 carries 131 yards and 2 TD's.
Potage Northern was great with a huge win over Lumin Christi. Livingston was solid completing 10 passes for 170 yards and a touchdown. Their running game came up big to, with the Huchins brothers, Ben rushed for 140 yards and 2 touchdowns, while Antoinio had 68 and 2 touchdowns.
Norrix and Central out of Kalamazoo still have a way's to go. Central made a lot of mistakes but have a sophomore quarterback named Brandon Delk who is a great athlete and will do some good things this season.
Rounding out the west division Niles and Lakeshore won their games, putting them at the top along with the Portage schools. So that would make four teams in the east division unbeaten after week one, Marshal, BC Central, Harper Creek, and BC Lakeview. Speaking of Battle Creek Schools they went unbeaten in week one.

KVA

Constantine and Kalamazoo Christian Fell, but what about Schoolcraft and BC Pennfield? Dominating performances by those two schools puts them in the top of the pack along with Maple Valley, Olivet and Delton. That league has been flipped upside down. And how about Evan Stoddard 37 carries for 225 yards, he is the best back in the KVA until proven otherwise.

Wolverine

The best game of the weekend came out of this conference, between Otsego and Gull lake. Otsego won it 21 to 19, talk about rising from the ashes Otsego has become a power house in this conference. Gull Made a great effort but came up short on a two point conversion to tied the game. Taylor Shultz put up 178 yards through the air for Gull Lake, and Otsego's Ray Scaff answered with 130. Three Rivers is still the team to beat, Dowagiac got through the first week, Paw Paw and Vicsburg also got wins in week one. Three Rivers Aron Spence had 248 yards passing, he may be one of the best quarterbacks in the state. Adom Tustin of Plainwell and Julian Butler of Vicksburg lead all runners with 140 yards.

SAC

Only one team in the SAC north escaped the start of the season and that was Saugatuck. Everyone ells lost. In the south, Lawton, Marcellus, Lawrence and Hartford were all winners. Lawton beat Fennville by one point, after a 93 yard touchdown pass from Kyle Brigham to Blake Henderson. Decatur lost a tough out of conference game against Berrien Springs 29 to 22.

Stay tuned more to come.

First Day full of Suprises?

2009-08-28T06:40:00.000-07:00

Can you really ever be surprised by the first game of the season? I mean Kalamazoo Christian hadn't lost a game in 3 years, Schoolcraft went 4-5 a year ago, but this is High School, and the turnaround can effect so much in a program. For instance in 2006 Mendon finished the season 3-6. Mendon the football powerhouse, finished with only 3 wins, how can this be, I thought they had a great program. For all those naysayers Mendon showed their prestige by going undefeated the fallowing season and winning a state championship. After last night one thing is for sure, the KVA is up for grabs, and Kalamazoo Christian and Constantine, are not going to be the big dawgs this year, but don't count them out just yet, and don't in any way think this is a reflection on their program. Kudos to Schoolcraft and Battle Creek Pennfield, they made big statements.

Kalamazoo High School Football LIVE Launches Tonight on WKZO.COM

2009-08-27T04:55:00.001-07:00

KALAMAZOO -- WKZO.COM and it's 4 sister stations, WVFM, 1660 THE FAN, Y96.5 Country and 1560 The Touch are announcing the joint launch of High School Sports LIVE online. Fans will get a chance to watch Kalamazoo Christian as well as our selection of the High School game of the week on the High School Sports LIVE page online.

Beginning with this evenings Schoolcraft @ Kalamazoo Christian game which will be run on LIVE video and Battle Creek Harper Creek @ Loy Norrix will be tape delayed on video on the site as well.

Tune in to WKZO.COM when the site goes live at 5PM tonight!

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