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Greenville’s Ian Cooper goes up for a shot against Belding’s Kole Hart during Friday’s game. Cooper finished the game with 14 points.

Greenville defeats rival Redskins on hardcourt

Intensity is never a problem when Belding and Greenville meet. That is true for any sport between the two rivals. On the hard court Friday, the Yellow Jackets bounced back from a poor defensive effort on Tuesday to shut down the Redskins early in a 61-48 win.

Greenville’s Sam O’Herron, left, defends Belding’s McKenzie Breimayer during Friday’s home game. They Yellow Jackets defeated the Redskins 54-37 to improve to 2-0.

Greenville wins physical battle over rival Belding

For the second consecutive game, the Greenville Yellow Jackets’ defense was the deciding factor in its victory. Once the Yellow Jackets (2-0) got the lead, they used their size and strength to force turnovers, missed shots, grab rebounds and get to the free throw line in a 54-37 win over the Belding Redskins at North Gym on Friday night.

Notre Dame’s Ariel Braker, dark jersey, gets a layup blocked by Central Michigan’s Crystal Bradford during the first half of the teams’ game Thursday night.

Johnson’s Chippewas fall to No. 5 Notre Dame

Central Michigan’s women’s basketball team knew they had a big game Thursday night against fifth-ranked Notre Dame. The crowd knew it too and came out over 3,800 strong to support the Lady Chippewas.

McKenzie Breimayer makes a pass for the Redskins during a game last year.

Belding girls basketball set to open new season

Just like the Belding boys basketball team, the Redskins girls team will begin the season with a new coach. Stepping into the coach’s position is Brad Wilson. Wilson was the junior varsity coach last year and replaces longtime Belding coach Mike Nelson.

Belding quarterback Kole Hart takes a snap from his center during a home game against Comstock Park this season. The Redskins finished the season 2-7 overall.

Belding football coach happy with first season

The 2012 season was one of transition for Belding’s football team. The Redskins had a new coach in Joe Schwander, who installed new offensive and defensive systems.

Belding’s Rachel Hunt goes low for a dig during Tuesday’s Class B regional semifinal game against Reed City. The Redskins lost 3-0.

Reed City sweeps Belding from volleyball playoffs

Belding’s volleyball team had their season end in tough fashion Tuesday night. The Reed City Coyotes swept the Redskins from the Class B playoffs with a 25-10, 25-19, 25-17 win in the regional semifinals at Fremont High School.

Belding’s Brooke Linebaugh (2) sets the ball for her teammate Carrie Smith, right, during Thursday’s district final match against Central Montcalm at home. The Redskins will face Reed City in tonight’s regional semifinal at Fremont.

Belding volleyball set to battle Reed City in regional semifinal

It’s been a season of learning and gaining experience for the Belding Redskins volleyball team. With no seniors, an injury to a key player (Gabby Holyfield) and four freshman starting, the Redskins (17-16-5) have done a good job as they prepare to face Reed City in the Class B regional semifinals tonight at Fremont High School.

The Belding Redskins volleyball team won its second straight district title on Thursday night with a 3-0 win over Central Montcalm. The Redskins have won four district titles in the past five years.

Belding volleyball heads to regionals, sweeps Central Montcalm

Two in a row and four out of the last five. That’s how many volleyball district titles the Belding Redskins have won in the past five years. On Thursday, the Redskins (17-16-5) defeated the Central Montcalm Hornets 25-17, 25-12, 25-13 to sweep the Class B district championship game at Redskin Arena.

Central Montcalm’s Savannah Case, right, and Paige Switzer block the ball from the Alma Panthers on Wednesday night during the Class B district semifinal game.

Central Montcalm, Belding will meet for district title

At least one of our area teams will be crowned a district volleyball champion at the end of today. The Central Montcalm Hornets and Belding Redskins made sure of that with Class B district semifinal wins on Wednesday night at Belding. The Hornets needed five games to do so, while the Redskins advanced after three games.

Belding’s Trevor Curtis (613) and Justin Belding (612) run in an early pack at the Division 2 cross country regional on Saturday. Both runners qualified for the D-2 state finals on Nov. 3.

Two Belding boys headed to state XC finals

Even though neither of Belding’s cross country teams qualified for the state finals, there were two boys who are going anyway. The Redskins finished sixth in boys in the Division 2 meet at Fish Creek Sportsman’s Club in Carson City Saturday. The girls were seventh.