Southwest Michigan Preps Pulse tag:blog.mlive.com,2016:/prepspulse/5575 2009-12-31T06:49:58Z Movable Type Enterprise 4.29-advance Oliver's injury a blessing or bad omen for Kalamazoo Central? tag:blog.mlive.com,2009:/prepspulse//5575.4067284 2009-12-31T06:26:21Z 2009-12-31T06:49:58Z During the fourth quarter of Kalamazoo Central's 85-72 victory over Rockford Tuesday night, Devin Oliver crashed the boards and came down hard on the ball of his left foot. The 6-foot-7 Maroon Giants senior wing said he felt pressure and... Scott DeCamp | sdecamp1@mlive.com http://connect.mlive.com/user/sdecamp/index.html During the fourth quarter of Kalamazoo Central's 85-72 victory over Rockford Tuesday night, Devin Oliver crashed the boards and came down hard on the ball of his left foot. The 6-foot-7 Maroon Giants senior wing said he felt pressure and... Observations from Friday's prep football district finals tag:blog.mlive.com,2009:/prepspulse//5575.3903888 2009-11-07T11:50:32Z 2009-11-07T12:51:53Z Sitting in the pressbox at Climax-Scotts' football field Friday night, I couldn't believe my eyes. When the Panthers jumped on Muskegon Catholic Central 7-0, then 14-7, then 21-7, in the first 1 1/2 quarters, it was something I thought I'd... Scott DeCamp | sdecamp1@mlive.com http://connect.mlive.com/user/sdecamp/index.html Sitting in the pressbox at Climax-Scotts' football field Friday night, I couldn't believe my eyes.When the Panthers jumped on Muskegon Catholic Central 7-0, then 14-7, then 21-7, in the first 1 1/2 quarters, it was something I thought I'd never... Great show, Huskies tag:blog.mlive.com,2009:/prepspulse//5575.3852755 2009-10-31T08:12:35Z 2009-10-31T08:41:13Z VICKSBURG — From beginning to end Friday night, Portage Northern's football team showed me a lot of skill, a lot of heart and a lot of class. It's too bad the Huskies weren't rewarded in the form of a victory... Scott DeCamp | sdecamp1@mlive.com http://connect.mlive.com/user/sdecamp/index.html VICKSBURG — From beginning to end Friday night, Portage Northern's football team showed me a lot of skill, a lot of heart and a lot of class.It's too bad the Huskies weren't rewarded in the form of a victory because... P-Northern/P-Central rematch would be fun - in right conditions tag:blog.mlive.com,2009:/prepspulse//5575.3813609 2009-10-24T13:37:51Z 2009-10-24T14:40:23Z Not sure it's even going to happen, but a second meeting this season between the Portage Northern and Portage Central football teams would be intriguing. Would the rematch come in the first round of the Division 2 playoffs or second... Scott DeCamp | sdecamp1@mlive.com http://connect.mlive.com/user/sdecamp/index.html Not sure it's even going to happen, but a second meeting this season between the Portage Northern and Portage Central football teams would be intriguing.Would the rematch come in the first round of the Division 2 playoffs or second round?... Loy Norrix's Hoskins: Division I potential, but NAIA school felt like right fit tag:blog.mlive.com,2009:/prepspulse//5575.3716805 2009-10-03T13:12:23Z 2009-10-03T13:15:48Z KALAMAZOO — How does a high school basketball star go from a potential Division I player to an NAIA signee? That’s the story with Loy Norrix senior hot shot Jeff Hoskins. And you know what? He is pretty darn proud... Scott DeCamp | sdecamp1@mlive.com http://connect.mlive.com/user/sdecamp/index.html KALAMAZOO — How does a high school basketball star go from a potential Division I player to an NAIA signee?That’s the story with Loy Norrix senior hot shot Jeff Hoskins. And you know what? He is pretty darn proud of... Video from Three Rivers/Otsego football tag:blog.mlive.com,2009:/prepspulse//5575.3686540 2009-09-26T16:23:20Z 2009-09-26T16:39:07Z For the first time this prep football season, the Gazette has produced a video highlights/interview package off a local game. Following Three Rivers' convincing 42-19 win over Otsego Friday night, Gazette photo intern Tyler Tjomsland shot video of coaches and... Scott DeCamp | sdecamp1@mlive.com http://connect.mlive.com/user/sdecamp/index.html For the first time this prep football season, the Gazette has produced a video highlights/interview package off a local game. Following Three Rivers' convincing 42-19 win over Otsego Friday night, Gazette photo intern Tyler Tjomsland shot video of coaches and... AP prep football rankings -- what do they mean? tag:blog.mlive.com,2009:/prepspulse//5575.3629622 2009-09-15T03:59:33Z 2009-09-15T04:04:00Z The Michigan Associated Press released its first 2009 prep football rankings to the media Monday night. They will not be available to the public until Tuesday.... Scott DeCamp | sdecamp1@mlive.com http://connect.mlive.com/user/sdecamp/index.html The Michigan Associated Press released its first 2009 prep football rankings to the media Monday night. They will not be available to the public until Tuesday.... Didn't mean to sell you short, Mustangs tag:blog.mlive.com,2009:/prepspulse//5575.3620308 2009-09-13T18:48:02Z 2009-09-13T18:50:01Z The Week 3 Prep Football Forecast from yours truly was a wild success. After two straight weeks of 19-7 records, I tore it up, correctly guessing -- er, predicting -- 21 of 24 games.... Scott DeCamp | sdecamp1@mlive.com http://connect.mlive.com/user/sdecamp/index.html The Week 3 Prep Football Forecast from yours truly was a wild success. After two straight weeks of 19-7 records, I tore it up, correctly guessing -- er, predicting -- 21 of 24 games.... Three Rivers offense mighty explosive; P-Central/P-Northern week coming right up tag:blog.mlive.com,2009:/prepspulse//5575.3568307 2009-09-05T16:28:18Z 2009-09-06T03:14:38Z I'm riding in the backseat of Gazette reporter Graham Couch's 2001 Chevy Malibu, on the way to the Big House. Couch is driving and has his eyes on the road, I hope, and fellow reporter Jayson Bussa is in the... Scott DeCamp | sdecamp1@mlive.com http://connect.mlive.com/user/sdecamp/index.html I'm riding in the backseat of Gazette reporter Graham Couch's 2001 Chevy Malibu, on the way to the Big House. Couch is driving and has his eyes on the road, I hope, and fellow reporter Jayson Bussa is in the... Congrats to K-Central; hang in there, Loy Norrix tag:blog.mlive.com,2009:/prepspulse//5575.3561348 2009-09-04T15:44:57Z 2009-09-04T17:01:42Z KALAMAZOO -- Thursday night's prep football matchup at Thomas Stadium between arch-rivals Kalamazoo Central and Loy Norrix was dubbed the "50th KPS Kickoff Classic."... Scott DeCamp | sdecamp1@mlive.com http://connect.mlive.com/user/sdecamp/index.html KALAMAZOO -- Thursday night's prep football matchup at Thomas Stadium between arch-rivals Kalamazoo Central and Loy Norrix was dubbed the "50th KPS Kickoff Classic."... Very big win for Portage Northern tag:blog.mlive.com,2009:/prepspulse//5575.3525022 2009-08-29T07:52:09Z 2009-08-29T08:30:55Z KALAMAZOO -- Some thoughts following the completion of Week 1 games involving Kalamazoo-area prep football teams:... Scott DeCamp | sdecamp1@mlive.com http://connect.mlive.com/user/sdecamp/index.html KALAMAZOO -- Some thoughts following the completion of Week 1 games involving Kalamazoo-area prep football teams:... Schoolcraft makes early statement with win over Comets tag:blog.mlive.com,2009:/prepspulse//5575.3519886 2009-08-28T16:51:25Z 2009-08-28T17:57:41Z KALAMAZOO -- Welcome back to the blog, Kalamazoo-area prep sports fans. I plan to be blogging on a much more regular basis now that the fall sports season has begun, so come back to this site.... Scott DeCamp | sdecamp1@mlive.com http://connect.mlive.com/user/sdecamp/index.html KALAMAZOO -- Welcome back to the blog, Kalamazoo-area prep sports fans. I plan to be blogging on a much more regular basis now that the fall sports season has begun, so come back to this site.... Kalamazoo Central's Fish, Allegan's Byers enjoy success miles away from home tag:blog.mlive.com,2009:/prepspulse//5575.3153173 2009-07-03T00:22:35Z 2009-07-03T05:50:35Z Courtesy of Duane FishZach Fish, who is entering his junior year at Kalamazoo Central, has played all over the place for the Midland Braves baseball team this summer. In Cincinnati, Ohio, Kalamazoo Central's Zach Fish is getting a taste of... Scott DeCamp | sdecamp1@mlive.com http://connect.mlive.com/user/sdecamp/index.html Courtesy of Duane FishZach Fish, who is entering his junior year at Kalamazoo Central, has played all over the place for the Midland Braves baseball team this summer. In Cincinnati, Ohio, Kalamazoo Central's Zach Fish is getting a taste of... All-state -- not all it's cracked up to be tag:blog.mlive.com,2009:/prepspulse//5575.3045518 2009-06-19T01:16:41Z 2009-06-19T01:18:58Z When I first took a peek at the Michigan High School Baseball Coaches Association all-state teams Thursday afternoon, I started with the Dream Team and worked my way down to Division 4.... Scott DeCamp | sdecamp1@mlive.com http://connect.mlive.com/user/sdecamp/index.html When I first took a peek at the Michigan High School Baseball Coaches Association all-state teams Thursday afternoon, I started with the Dream Team and worked my way down to Division 4.... All-area baseball, softball tag:blog.mlive.com,2009:/prepspulse//5575.3038242 2009-06-18T07:50:31Z 2009-06-18T07:55:37Z The Gazette's all-area baseball teams will appear in Thursday's section. For online coverage, click the following link: http://www.mlive.com/sports/kalamazoo The all-area softball squads are expected to hit the Gazette by Tuesday, June 23, if not sooner.... Scott DeCamp | sdecamp1@mlive.com http://connect.mlive.com/user/sdecamp/index.html The Gazette's all-area baseball teams will appear in Thursday's section. For online coverage, click the following link: http://www.mlive.com/sports/kalamazoo The all-area softball squads are expected to hit the Gazette by Tuesday, June 23, if not sooner.... Live from Battle Creek tag:blog.mlive.com,2009:/prepspulse//5575.2995409 2009-06-12T15:26:03Z 2009-06-12T20:14:42Z Hello from Bailey Park in Battle Creek, where the high school baseball and softball state semifinals are taking place today.... Scott DeCamp | sdecamp1@mlive.com http://connect.mlive.com/user/sdecamp/index.html Hello from Bailey Park in Battle Creek, where the high school baseball and softball state semifinals are taking place today.... With Hessler at Paw Paw football helm, defense to set the tone tag:blog.mlive.com,2009:/prepspulse//5575.2936424 2009-06-05T06:52:31Z 2009-06-06T02:16:48Z PAW PAW -- Brad Hessler played prep football for Bob Knight, coached with Dave Warmack and idolized Bill Parcells.... Scott DeCamp | sdecamp1@mlive.com http://connect.mlive.com/user/sdecamp/index.html PAW PAW -- Brad Hessler played prep football for Bob Knight, coached with Dave Warmack and idolized Bill Parcells.... Bowe's career at G-A simply staggering tag:blog.mlive.com,2009:/prepspulse//5575.2878323 2009-05-29T07:22:57Z 2009-05-29T11:09:14Z Face of Rams softball has name all over state's record books GALESBURG -- The sheer numbers are staggering. And those are just Jackie Bowe's pitching statistics at the conclusion of a dominating four years at Galesburg-Augusta.... Scott DeCamp | sdecamp1@mlive.com http://connect.mlive.com/user/sdecamp/index.html Face of Rams softball has name all over state's record books GALESBURG -- The sheer numbers are staggering. And those are just Jackie Bowe's pitching statistics at the conclusion of a dominating four years at Galesburg-Augusta.... Memorial Day one to remember for Climax-Scotts tag:blog.mlive.com,2009:/prepspulse//5575.2851459 2009-05-26T05:05:18Z 2009-05-26T05:26:15Z CLIMAX -- From the downtown area in the Village of Climax to Climax-Scotts Community School, vehicles and people lined Main Street late Monday morning.... Scott DeCamp | sdecamp1@mlive.com http://connect.mlive.com/user/sdecamp/index.html CLIMAX -- From the downtown area in the Village of Climax to Climax-Scotts Community School, vehicles and people lined Main Street late Monday morning.... Area's youth movement apparent in G-K baseball finals tag:blog.mlive.com,2009:/prepspulse//5575.2840912 2009-05-24T11:30:29Z 2009-05-24T11:45:05Z OTSEGO -- Saturday's Greater Kalamazoo Baseball Tournament championship games at Otsego High School won't go down as classics.... Scott DeCamp | sdecamp1@mlive.com http://connect.mlive.com/user/sdecamp/index.html OTSEGO -- Saturday's Greater Kalamazoo Baseball Tournament championship games at Otsego High School won't go down as classics....