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Greenville’s Jake Hopkins goes for a pin during the finals of the 145 pound bracket. Hopkins won his first conference title with a pin in 1:07.

Greenville wins O-K Bronze wrestling title

The Greenville Yellow Jackets wrestling team was rarely challenged and cruised to the first O-K Bronze Conference wrestling title. At the O-K Bronze Conference tournament on Saturday, the Yellow Jackets had eight wrestlers win individual conference titles and placed all 14 in at least the top four.

Greenville’s Carter Magirl picks up two points for a takedown against St. Johns’ Blake Cooper on Wednesday night. Magirl earned a 6-2 decision against Cooper.

Greenville wrestlers win O-K Bronze, fall to top ranked team

One team was undermanned, the other was one of the best teams in the country. The level of competition changed dramatically from one match to another on Wednesday night for the Greenville Yellow Jackets wrestling team at home.

Dakota Sherrick of Greenville wraps his opponent for a pin attempt during a match this season.

Greenville’s Sherrick having great wrestling season

Greenville senior Dakota Sherrick has only been wrestling since his sophomore year. Watching him wrestle now and that doesn’t seem possible. It may have taken Sherrick longer to get into wrestling, but it is a decision he’s glad to have made.

Greenville’s Mike Schmidt works to control Belding’s Nate Cooley during their 119-pound match. Schmidt eventually defeated Cooley.

Greenville wrestlers top Belding, Cedar Springs

While Greenville’s wrestling team kept rolling on Wednesday night, Belding hit a speed bump. The Yellow Jackets picked up a pair of wins in a home quadrangular, beating Cedar Springs 71-9 and the Redskins 49-24.

Greenville senior Michael Schmidt goes for a pin during a match at home this season. Schmidt is 18-3 this year and ranked No. 10 at 119 pounds in Division 2.

Greenville’s Schmidt having strong senior year

Greenville senior wrestler Michael Schmidt is looking to close out his senior season on a high note. The 119-pounder is currently 18-3 overall — started the season with seven consecutive pins — and ranked No. 10 in Division 2 by michigangrappler.com.

Greenville’s Parker Syrjala, right, moves the ball along the sideline during a game against Tri County at home. The Yellow Jackets are 3-2 overall.

Greenville to face Catholic Central

The Greenville Yellow Jackets have already faced a couple of quality basketball teams this season. Tonight, Greenville may see its most talented team yet, when they face Grand Rapids Catholic Central as part of the Cougars boys basketball Holiday Tournament.

Greenville’s Kyle Reamer fights to avoid a pin during a match this year. Reamer went 2-0 on Wednesday in Greenville’s victories over Forest Hills Northern and Jackson Lumen Christi.

Greenville matmen take two wins, including shutout

Greenville’s wrestling team opened O-K Bronze Conference play with an emphatic statement – somewhat. The Yellow Jackets got the first conference win of the season with a 71-0 shutout of Grand Rapids Forest Hills Northern Wednesday night at Allinder Gym. The Jackets then got past Jackson Lumen Cristi 45-22.

Greenville senior Megan O’Brien brings the ball up the court for the Yellow Jackets during their win against Belding this season.

Greenville girls hoops off to perfect 4-0 start

Knowing how to finish a basketball game can be the difference in having a really good season or just an average season. Last year, finishing games was a struggle for the Greenville Yellow Jackets girls basketball team. That’s not the case this year as the Yellow Jackets have started the season 4-0 and have taken control of games in the second half.

Tri County’s Jordan VandeVrede (24) moves the ball along the baseline for the Vikings durings Tuesday’s game at Greenville. Stephen Roy of Greenville is defending.

Greenville’s size too much for Tri County

The Tri County Vikings played even with the Greenville Yellow Jackets for the first quarter. After that, Greenville’s size, ability to rebound and its transition game took over in a 62-47 victory on Tuesday night at North Gym.

Greenville’s Jake Hopkins goes for a pin against Hastings’ Jason Slaghter during Saturday’s Greenville Invitational. Hopkins went 5-0 for the day.

Greenville wrestlers still perfect, goes 5-0 at own invite

The Greenville Yellow Jackets wrestling team hosted it’s own invitational this weekend and faced a combination of Division 1 and Division 2 teams. The Yellow Jackets remained undefeated with a 5-0 record to claim the tournament title. Greenville coach Paul Johnson said it was an even tournament.