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Kent County's universities spent $2,210,577 on football teams in 2023

By Grand Rapids Reporter | Jun 21, 2024

Kent County's six colleges spent $2,210,577 on their football teams in 2023, a 13.9% increase over the previous year.

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Ferris State's annual football golf outing sells out ahead of weekend event

By Grand Rapids Reporter | Jun 20, 2024

Ferris State University's 42nd annual Football Golf Outing, scheduled for this Saturday (June 22) at Clear Lake Golf Club near Big Rapids, has officially sold out. The event is expected to draw one of the largest turnouts in its history.

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Ferris State alum Eric Lilleboe wins second Michigan Open Championship

By Grand Rapids Reporter | Jun 19, 2024

Eric Lilleboe, a Ferris State University men's golf alumnus, has secured his second Michigan Open Championship. Lilleboe clinched the 107-year-old state title at Oakland University's Katke-Cousins Golf Course with a six-under-par total, finishing four shots ahead of his competitors. This marks his second victory in this prestigious tournament, having previously won in 2019.

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Davenport University hosts annual John Bos All-Star Games benefiting GRCC scholarships

By Grand Rapids Reporter | Jun 17, 2024

A group of talented high school senior athletes from the Grand Rapids area is set to compete in the annual John Bos Baseball and Softball All-Star Games. The event, which supports scholarships at Grand Rapids Community College (GRCC), will take place on June 18. GRCC and Davenport University are hosting the games in collaboration with athletic equipment supplier Game One. Baseball matches are scheduled for 3, 5, and 7 p.m., while softball games will occur at 5 and 7 p.m. These events will be held at Davenport University's Farmers Insurance Athletic Complex.

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Ferris State athletes receive GLIAC Commissioner's Award for excellence

By Grand Rapids Reporter | Jun 17, 2024

Two Ferris State University athletes have been recognized with the 2024 Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) Commissioner's Award for their achievements in sports and academics. Senior men's tennis player Jan Koupil from Stockholm, Sweden, and senior track and field runner Brandon Wirth from Reed City were honored by the league office.

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Grand Rapids Reporter area weekly mass times

By Grand Rapids Reporter | Jun 15, 2024

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

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Grand Rapids Reporter area weekly mass times

By Grand Rapids Reporter | Jun 8, 2024

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

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Ferris State golf players receive All-America honors

By Grand Rapids Reporter | Jun 7, 2024

Big Rapids, Mich. - Ferris State University's men's golf team has seen two of its players honored on the 2024 Division II PING All-America Team. Caleb Bond, a sophomore from Williamston, received Third Team recognition, while Nathan Kraynyk, a junior from Buffalo Point, Manitoba, earned an honorable mention.

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Ferris State University opens registration for 2024 summer athletics camps

By Grand Rapids Reporter | Jun 7, 2024

Registration is now open for Ferris State University's 2024 summer athletics camps. The program offers a range of day and overnight camps in various sports, including basketball, volleyball, tennis, golf, soccer, and softball. These camps are held on the Big Rapids campus throughout the summer.

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Ferris State athletes receive GLIAC academic honors for outstanding performance

By Grand Rapids Reporter | Jun 7, 2024

A significant number of Ferris State University student-athletes have been recognized for their academic achievements in the 2023-24 athletics season. The Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) has awarded All-Academic and All-Academic Excellence Team honors to 215 students from Ferris State, as announced by the league office.

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Jan Koupil earns academic all-America first team honors again

By Grand Rapids Reporter | Jun 6, 2024

Ferris State University men's tennis player Jan Koupil has been recognized as a College Sports Communicators Academic All-America First Team selection for the second year in a row. Koupil, hailing from Stockholm, Sweden, played a pivotal role in leading the Bulldogs to victory in both the 2024 Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) Regular Season and Tournament Championships.

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GLIAC announces all-academic honorees for 2023-24 school year

By Grand Rapids Reporter | Jun 5, 2024

The Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) has announced its All-Academic honorees for the 2023-24 school year. This marks the first occasion that the conference has released fall, winter, and spring honorees simultaneously at the end of the academic year.

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Ferris State ranked fourth nationally in Lindy's Sports preseason football poll

By Grand Rapids Reporter | Jun 3, 2024

Ferris State University Bulldogs have been ranked as the fourth-best team in the nation in Lindy's Sports preseason national poll for 2024. This marks the ninth consecutive year Ferris State has been positioned among the top five teams by at least one source.

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Grand Rapids Reporter area weekly mass times

By Grand Rapids Reporter | Jun 3, 2024

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

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Forge Industrial Staffing partners with Alpha Grand Rapids

By Grand Rapids Reporter | May 31, 2024

Forge Industrial Staffing has announced that they are partnering with Alpha Grand Rapids to enhance their efforts with the Jobs for Life program.

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2022: 20.5% of Kent County students played sports on collegiate teams

By Grand Rapids Reporter | May 30, 2024

Kent County universities had 20.5% of its student body playing sports on collegiate teams in 2022.

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Grand Rapids Reporter area weekly mass times

By Grand Rapids Reporter | May 30, 2024

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

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Ferris State women’s basketball opens new season at D2CCA Tip-Off Classic

By Grand Rapids Reporter | May 28, 2024

Ferris State University's women's basketball team, fresh from their historic run to the NCAA Division II National Semifinals, will begin the 2024-25 season at the same venue where their previous campaign concluded. The Bulldogs have been chosen to participate in the 2024 Division II Conference Commissioners Association (D2CCA) Tip-Off Classic in St. Joseph, Missouri.

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Ferris State men's golf finishes ninth at NCAA D2 National Championships

By Grand Rapids Reporter | May 23, 2024

The Ferris State University men's golf team concluded its season with a ninth-place finish at the 2024 NCAA Division II National Championships. The event took place on May 23 at the Orange County National Golf Center in Winter Garden, Florida. The Bulldogs completed the tournament with a final round score of even par, resulting in an overall score of 857 or +5 for the 54-hole competition.

Ferris State ties for tenth after round two at NCAA championships

By Grand Rapids Reporter | May 22, 2024

The Ferris State University men's golf team remains tied for 10th place after the second round of the 2024 NCAA Division II National Championships, held at the Orange County National Golf Center in Winter Garden, Florida. The Bulldogs started the championships tied for 10th with a score of +4 on Tuesday and improved with a team score of 285 in Wednesday's round.