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Which former Holland Reporter area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Sept. 9?

By Holland Reporter | Sep 8, 2024

These former Holland Reporter area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Sept. 9.

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Grand Valley State women's soccer defeats Cedarville

By Holland Reporter | Sep 7, 2024

The No. 7 Grand Valley State women's soccer team defeated Cedarville 1-0 on Saturday afternoon at the GVSU Soccer Field. The Lakers improve to 2-0 on the season, while the Yellow Jackets fall to 0-1-1.

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GVSU opens season with dominant win over Central State

By Holland Reporter | Sep 5, 2024

Grand Valley State University (GVSU) began its 2024 football campaign with a decisive 58-0 victory over Central State on Thursday evening at Lubbers Stadium. The game, witnessed by a crowd of 13,678, marked GVSU's 20th win in its last 23 season openers. The shutout is the third largest margin of victory in the program's history. GVSU will next face Colorado State-Pueblo on September 14.

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Grand Valley State wins season opener against Ashland

By Holland Reporter | Sep 5, 2024

The No. 7 Grand Valley State women's soccer team commenced the 2024 season with a home victory against No. 9 Ashland, winning 1-0 on Thursday at the GVSU Soccer Field. The Lakers begin their season with a record of 1-0, while the Eagles fall to 0-1.

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GVSU set to face Central State in football season opener

By Holland Reporter | Sep 4, 2024

Grand Valley State University (GVSU), the two-time defending GLIAC Champions, will commence its 53rd football season against Central State. The game is scheduled for Thursday, September 5 at Lubbers Stadium with a kickoff time of 7:00 p.m. Central State previously lost to Morehead State, an FCS team, with a score of 17-10.

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Grand Valley State opens soccer season against Ashland and Cedarville

By Holland Reporter | Sep 4, 2024

The Grand Valley State University (GVSU) women's soccer team is preparing to kick off the 2024 season with home matches against Ashland and Cedarville. The No. 7 ranked Lakers will face No. 9 Ashland on Thursday, September 5, at 3:00 PM, followed by a game against Cedarville on Saturday, September 7, also at 3:00 PM.

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Chris Hammer wins gold at Paris Paralympics

By Holland Reporter | Sep 2, 2024

Former Grand Valley State athlete Chris Hammer achieved a significant milestone by winning gold in the PTS5 Para Triathlon at the 2024 Paris Paralympics. The event took place on Sunday, September 2, at Pont Alexandre III in France.

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Which former Holland Reporter area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Sept. 2?

By Holland Reporter | Sep 1, 2024

These former Holland Reporter area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Sept. 2.

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Gabe Brown and Anthony Cardamone earn first-team D2Football preseason plaudits

By Holland Reporter | Aug 30, 2024

D2football.com announced the Elite 100, and four Lakers were named to the team. Senior offensive lineman Gabe Brown and junior linebacker Anthony Cardamone earned D2Football.com Elite 100 First-Team honors. Junior defensive end Niles King and junior cornerback Devin Pringle were named to the defensive squad. Grand Valley State, the two-time defending GLIAC Champions, was ranked fifth in the D2football.com preseason media poll.

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Mackenzie Lawler resigns as Grand Valley State women's lacrosse coach

By Holland Reporter | Aug 30, 2024

Grand Valley State head women's lacrosse coach, Mackenzie Lawler, announced today that she is resigning her post to become the associate head women's lacrosse coach at Florida State University. Lawler most recently completed her sixth season at Grand Valley State and took the program to new heights during her tenure.

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Grand Valley State cross country leads GLIAC preseason poll

By Holland Reporter | Aug 29, 2024

The Grand Valley State University men's and women's cross country teams have been predicted to lead the 2024 Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) season. The announcement was made public on August 29, 2024.

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Grand Valley State announces televised football schedule for WXSP-TV

By Holland Reporter | Aug 29, 2024

Grand Valley State University (GVSU) athletics has announced the three football games that will be broadcast live on WXSP-TV for the 2024 season. WXSP-TV will serve as the exclusive live in-market television partner for the Lakers. Locally, WXSP is available on channel 15 over-the-air, although this may vary depending on cable or satellite systems.

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GVSU women's lacrosse hires two graduate assistant coaches

By Holland Reporter | Aug 27, 2024

The GVSU women's lacrosse team has announced the hiring of two graduate assistant coaches for the 2024-25 season. The new additions to the staff are former Laker All-American Aislynn Alkire and former Kent State standout Jackie Wolford.

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Which former Holland Reporter area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Aug. 26?

By Holland Reporter | Aug 25, 2024

These former Holland Reporter area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Aug. 26.

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Grand Valley State Baseball plans golf outing for October

By Holland Reporter | Aug 22, 2024

The 2024 Grand Valley State Baseball Alumni & Friends Golf Outing is scheduled for October 12, 2024, at Wallingwood Springs Golf Course in Jenison, Michigan. The event invites GVSU Baseball alumni, friends, and the new coaching staff to participate in a day of golf. Following the golf outing, attendees can join a football tailgate and attend the football game against Northern Michigan at 7 p.m. in the AD Suite.

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Grand Valley State picked second in GLIAC women's soccer preseason poll

By Holland Reporter | Aug 20, 2024

The Grand Valley State women's soccer team has been selected to finish second in the GLIAC preseason coaches' poll, as announced by the league on Tuesday. The Lakers enter the 2024 season as the reigning NCAA Midwest regional champions.

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Sterling Johnson named men’s basketball assistant coach at Grand Valley State

By Holland Reporter | Aug 20, 2024

Grand Valley State men's basketball head coach Cornell Mann has announced the addition of Sterling Johnson to the Lakers' coaching staff as an assistant coach for the 2024-25 season.

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GVSU football ranks fourth in AFCA preseason poll

By Holland Reporter | Aug 20, 2024

Grand Valley State University (GVSU) has been ranked fourth in the American Football Coaches Association (AFCA) 2024 preseason poll, accumulating 566 points and one first-place vote. Harding University secured the top spot with 672 points and 25 first-place votes. GVSU has consistently been in the top 10 of national preseason polls since 2002, achieving a top five ranking on 17 occasions and a top three ranking 13 times.

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GVSU Football completes first week of practice ahead of new season

By Holland Reporter | Aug 17, 2024

Grand Valley State head football coach Scott Wooster and his 2024 football team concluded the first week of practice. The progression moved from helmets to helmet and shoulder pads, culminating on day six (Saturday) with a full football gear workout. The two-hour team practice involved all three phases of the game, ending with a full period of redzone work.

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GVSU Lakers prepare to defend title as fall camp begins

By Holland Reporter | Aug 13, 2024

Grand Valley State second-year head football coach Scott Wooster welcomed back 20 seniors, 60 letterwinners, and 22 starters for the 53rd year of GVSU Laker football. The Lakers will open the 2024 campaign Thursday, September 5 at Lubbers Stadium versus non-conference foe Central State at 7 p.m. The two-time defending GLIAC Champions finished the 2023 season with an 11-2 record and advanced to the NCAA quarterfinal round of the playoffs.