After a matchup in recent weeks in which the Lady Eagles dismantled the previously undefeated Mohawks of Morley Stanwood, the second contest proved to be a more closely fought game. The biggest difference in the rematch between KCHS and MSHS was undoubtedly the shooting percentage by the Kent City girls. In the first matchup, the… Read More Kent City and Morley Stanwood Split in Rematch
In what could only have been called must-see high school action in rural West Michigan, four teams traveled from Morley Stanwood to Kent City in a rescheduling of games that were postponed due to a possible ice storm. The games may have been postponed, but Morley Stanwood ran into a storm of a different kind… Read More Undefeated No Longer: Kent City Pours it on to deliver Morley Stanwood Boys/Girls 1st Losses
As much of “small town America” is hollowed out with a resurgence of populations shifting back towards cities and their amenities, jobs, entertainment and the various other benefits that they provide, many might wonder why some resist the tidal urge and choose to remain part of their rural communities. The dynamic is reminiscent of local… Read More Small Town Rallies Around Local Family Following Unexpected Loss
Some nights you are the hammer and others you are the nail. The Eastern Michigan women’s basketball team found out as much in just the span of 3 days this past week. Opening their season against cross-state powerhouse, Michigan State, the Eagles found themselves on the nail side of that equation. MSU controlled the game… Read More Eastern Michigan Entertains during Education Day against Olivet College
Former president and co-founder of the NFL, Steve Sabol, once wrote the following lines which became famous through the narration of John Facenda of NFL Films: “(The autumn wind) growls as he storms the country,A villain big and bold.And the trees all shake and quiver and quake,As he robs them of their gold.” The trees… Read More Kent City Flies High on Big 4th Down Plays vs. Northpointe Christian
Wednesday night was a showcase of Junior talent for the Kent City Eagles as they met the White Cloud Indians in their season openers in Kent City, Michigan. The Eagles wasted no time and jumped out in front of the Indians in each of the first two sets. Fans at The Nest watched with breath… Read More Kent City Eagles Survive in Season-Opening Clash with White Cloud
The senior shooting guard superstar from Kent City has just moved into Olivet College to begin her Division III athletic career with other local incoming freshmen, and the future is bright. Kent City’s girls varsity basketball team has had a lot of success the past few years, and a big part of that success traces… Read More Zara Weber Heads to Olivet College to Join Comets Basketball
The Kent City junior baseball team closed their season this weekend as a top 8 finisher in Michigan. The boys made a statement right away on the back of excellent pitching with three consecutive wins before falling in the sudden death elimination round. This marks the first time Kent City has been represented in the… Read More Kent City Junior Baseball Finishes Year as Top 8 in Michigan