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Ferris State golfers earn all-region honors; team heads to national championships

By Grand Rapids Reporter | May 17, 2024

Two Ferris State University men's golf players, Caleb Bond and McCoy Biagioli, have been recognized on the 2024 NCAA Division II PING All-Midwest Region Team. This announcement was made by the Golf Coaches Association of America (GCAA). The pair played a significant role in leading Ferris State to win the 2024 Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) Championship and securing a spot in the upcoming NCAA Division II National Championships.

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Ferris State's annual football golf outing returns to Clear Lake Golf Club

By Grand Rapids Reporter | May 15, 2024

Registration is now open for the 42nd annual Ferris State University football golf outing, scheduled for June 22 at Clear Lake Golf Club near Big Rapids. The event, a four-person shotgun scramble, is organized by the FSU Gridiron Club and the Bulldog Athletic Association (BAA). It serves as a key fundraising event for the Ferris State football program.

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Alexis Kozlowski finalist for national freshman softball award

By Grand Rapids Reporter | May 15, 2024

Ferris State University freshman Alexis Kozlowski has been named a finalist for the 2024 Schutt Sports/NFCA Division II Freshman of the Year Award. The National Fastpitch Coaches Association (NFCA) announced the list of eight finalists, each representing one of the NCAA's regions. Kozlowski represents the Midwest Region.

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Myles Beale, former Catholic Central High School baseball player will compete with his collegiate team for the NCAA D2 Baseball Championship

By Grand Rapids Reporter | May 15, 2024

His team enters the tournament as a number five seed.

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Adam Wandzel, former Catholic Central High School baseball player will compete with his collegiate team for the NCAA D2 Baseball Championship

By Grand Rapids Reporter | May 15, 2024

They open the tournament against Ashland Eagles.

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John Passinault, former Catholic Central High School baseball player will compete with his collegiate team for the NCAA D2 Baseball Championship

By Grand Rapids Reporter | May 15, 2024

First game takes place on Thursday, May 16.

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Lily Gaastra, former Grand Rapids Christian High School softball player will compete with her collegiate team for the NCAA D3 Softball Championship

By Grand Rapids Reporter | May 15, 2024

Her team enters the tournament as a number two seed.

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Ferris State concludes tennis season with NCAA loss to Grand Valley State

By Grand Rapids Reporter | May 13, 2024

The Ferris State University men's tennis team concluded their championship season on Monday, May 13, after losing to Grand Valley State in the NCAA Tournament. The match, held at Big Rapids High School, ended with a 4-0 victory for the visiting Lakers. This defeat follows a regular-season win against GVSU by Ferris State in the GLIAC.

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Ferris State hosts NCAA D2 Midwest Regional men's tennis tournament

By Grand Rapids Reporter | May 12, 2024

Ferris State University is set to host the NCAA Division II Midwest Regional men's tennis tournament on May 13-14 in Big Rapids, Michigan. The Bulldogs, who are seeded second in the region, will face off against seventh-seeded Grand Valley State in their opening match on Monday at 10 a.m. Eastern Time.

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Which former Grand Rapids Reporter area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon May 13?

By Grand Rapids Reporter | May 12, 2024

This former Grand Rapids Reporter area high school standout will be in action in the week starting Mon May 13.

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Grand Rapids Reporter area weekly mass times

By Grand Rapids Reporter | May 11, 2024

The following parishes in the Grand Rapids Reporter coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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Ferris State men's golf team advances to NCAA D2 National Championships

By Grand Rapids Reporter | May 11, 2024

The Ferris State University men's golf team has secured a place in the 2024 NCAA Division II National Championships in Florida. The Bulldogs achieved a fifth-place finish at the NCAA D2 Midwest/Central Super Regional Championships, which concluded on May 11 in Edmond, Oklahoma.

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Ferris State men's golf team ties fourth ahead of NCAA super regional final

By Grand Rapids Reporter | May 10, 2024

The Ferris State University men's golf team is performing well in the NCAA Division II Midwest/Central Super Regional Championships, currently tied for fourth place heading into the final round. The event is taking place at KickingBird Golf Course in Edmond, Oklahoma.

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Alexis Kozlowski earns NFCA all-region first team honors after standout season

By Grand Rapids Reporter | May 10, 2024

Ferris State University softball player Alexis Kozlowski has been named to the 2024 National Fastpitch Coaches Association (NFCA) All-Midwest Region First Team. This marks a significant achievement as she is the first Bulldog to receive this honor since Amanda Harrington and Holly Bruntjens in 2009.

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Ferris State men’s golf starts strong at NCAA Super Regional

By Grand Rapids Reporter | May 9, 2024

The Ferris State University men's golf team began the 2024 NCAA Division II Midwest/Central Super Regional with a promising performance. On Thursday, May 9, in Edmond, Oklahoma, the Bulldogs recorded a first-round score of 279 at one-under par. This result placed them fourth among the 20 schools competing at Kickingbird Golf Course.

Grand Rapids appoints new economic development and mobility directors

By Grand Rapids Reporter | May 9, 2024

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – City Manager Mark Washington has announced the appointment of two new directors to the city's administrative team following an extensive nationwide search. Sarah Latta Rainero, a 16-year veteran at the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC), will take up the vacant economic development director position. Jessica Smith, a 15-year transportation professional from Anchorage, Alaska, will fill the vacant Mobile GR director position.

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Ferris State women's golf ties for seventh at NCAA East Regional

By Grand Rapids Reporter | May 8, 2024

Ferris State University's women's golf team concluded its participation in the NCAA East Regional Tournament on Wednesday, finishing in a tie for seventh place. The tournament took place at Prairie View Golf Club in Carmel, Indiana. The Bulldogs ended the 54-hole event with a total score of 949, which placed them at +85 over three days.

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Ferris State men's golf to compete at NCAA Super Regional

By Grand Rapids Reporter | May 8, 2024

The Ferris State University men's golf team is set to compete in the 2024 Midwest/Central Super Regional from May 9-11 at KickingBird Golf Course in Edmond, Oklahoma. Hosted by Southern Nazarene University, the event features 10 teams each from the Midwest and Central Regions, along with four individual competitors from each region.

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Ferris State golfers earn multiple GLIAC honors and awards

By Grand Rapids Reporter | May 8, 2024

Six student-athletes from Ferris State University's golf teams have been recognized with All-Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) honors. The university's teams also received two major awards, as announced on Wednesday.

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Ferris State volleyball begins international tour with victories in Spain

By Grand Rapids Reporter | May 8, 2024

Ferris State University's women's volleyball team embarked on a spring trip to Spain and Portugal, beginning their journey on May 5. The Bulldogs, who have reached the NCAA Division II Sweet Sixteen for the past three years, are participating in a 10-day trip combining international game experience with cultural exploration.