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Greenville’s Sarah Newhouse connects for a hit during the fifth inning. Newhouse had three hits in a loss to West Catholic.

West Catholic clinches share of league with win over Greenville

The Greenville Yellow Jackets and Grand Rapids West Catholic Falcons began a three-game series on Tuesday that would help decide the outcome of the O-K Bronze. After three games, it was the Falcons who clinched at least a share of the league title after taking two-of-three games from the Yellow Jackets, including Wednesday’s 6-3 win at Greenville.

Greenville’s Carter Magirl, left, and Michael Schmidt sign to wrestle for Olivet College. Olivet coach Brandon Brissette stands behind the two wrestlers.

Greenville duo signs with Olivet to wrestle

GREENVILLE — Greenville wrestling teammates Carter Magirl and Michael Schmidt will have the opportunity to remain teammates for another four years. After helping the Yellow Jackets to another team state finals appearance, both seniors signed last week to wrestle collegiately with the Olivet Comets.

Greenville’s Sam O’Herron, right, just misses blocking a pass attempt by Northview’s Aly Muth during Monday’s game at Yellow Jacket Stadium.

Northview offense too much for Greenville soccer

Mark Van Slooten thought his Northview Wildcats played a bit sloppy. The score on Monday agains the Greenville Yellow Jackets would suggest otherwise. Northview scored quickly and pressured the entire game in a 7-0 O-K Bronze victory at Yellow Jacket Stadium.

Greenville’s Taylor Baker, left, takes the baton from teammate Ally Berry during the 800-meter relay on Thursday against Forest Hills Northern. The two Yellow Jackets, along with Taylor Bretzke and Audrey Wyse, placed first with a time of 1:48.46.

Greenville boys, girls track top conference rival Northern

With the O-K Bronze Conference track meet just a week away, the Greenville Yellow Jackets had a chance Thursday to improve positioning before the final meet. Both the boys and girls teams did just that with victories over the Forest Hills Northern Huskies at Yellow Jacket Stadium. The boys team won 84-53, while the girls team won 94-42.

Greenville starter Parker Syrjala delivers a pitch during the Yellow Jackets’ 13-3 win over Cedar Springs on Thursday at home.

Greenville continues perfect start with Cedar Springs sweep

The cold weather has not done a thing to cool the Greenville Yellow Jackets hot start. On Thursday, the Yellow Jackets knocked out 13 hits — 11 of them over the final three innings — en route to a five inning 13-3 mercy win at home against the Cedar Springs Red Hawks.

Greenville’s Beth Gantz takes a cut at a pitch during the sixth inning of Monday’s 5-4 win over Forest Hills Eastern. The Yellow Jackets split with Eastern last week on the road.

Greenville wins with run in last half of 7th

Greenville and Forest Hills Eastern split two softball games last week. Monday’s game between the two O-K Bronze rivals was just as close. With the game tied 4-4, the Yellow Jackets had a chance to win at home in the bottom of the seventh inning. With the heart of the lineup coming up, the Yellow Jackets were confident they could win the game.

Greenville keeper Sarah Brown makes a save with pressure in front of her on Monday.

4th ranked FH Northern cruises by Greenville

The Forest Hills Northern Huskies are ranked fourth in Division 2 for a reason. They are very good. The Huskies put on a show Monday night at Yellow Jacket Stadium in a 9-0 first half victory over host Greenville. Robin Wujkowski and Jillian Kolster each scored three goals in the victory.

The start of the 6th annual Yellow Jacket Challenge on Sunday in Greenville. A total of 529 people participated in the event.

Yellow Jacket Challenge takes place with sunshine

After weeks of rain and clouds, the sunshine finally made an appearance. It was perfect timing as the 6th annual Yellow Jacket Challenge took place at Greenville High School on Sunday.

Marina Rupp hits a backhand for the Greenville Yellow Jackets. Rupp played No. 1 singles, but graduated last year.

Greenville tennis looking for improvement

When will the rain go away? The Greenville Yellow Jackets girls tennis team is waiting for an answer, as is every other area sports team. While waiting, though, the Yellow Jackets are practicing and hoping to use their offseason momentum for success this spring.

Greenville’s Sarah Newhouse delivers a pitch during a game last year against the Belding Redskins. Newhouse will be one of the Yellow Jackets’ main pitchers this season.

Greenville ready to take the softball field

After weeks of working on fundamentals, the Greenville Yellow Jackets softball team is ready to take to the field. But, like every other area sports team, they anxiously wait for the weather to break. For the rain to stop, the fields to dry and the temperature to warm.