Press Box & Sports

The Nov. 5, 2026 Press Box Player of the Week is Coloma High School junior Hunter Crumley! A talented two-sport athlete, Hunter competes in both soccer and baseball while maintaining an impressive 3.54 GPA in the classroom. Hunter’s dedication, athletic ability and leadership have made him a valuable member of his team. His soccer coach describes him as a player who has continued to grow and develop, saying, “Hunter has developed into a strong, aggressive soccer player with

MAKING PR… Hartford’s Laila Hale lengthens her stride on the trail as she looked to hold off her competition from Schoolcraft in the closing stretch of the women’s regional race at Portage West Middle School on Saturday, Oct. 31. Hale, a freshman finishing her first year, ended with a season personal best time of 23:50. (TCR photo by Jerrod Birmele) ENDING WELL… In their MHSAA Division 3 Regional Meet at Portage West Middle School on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026, Hartford’s Jose P

Panther runners going to State! Congratulations to the girls’ cross-country team and boys’ Sam Casiano as they qualified for the state finals cross-country meet! The girls qualified as a team after finishing in second place at the Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026 regional meet held at Portage West Middle School. In addition, Daniella Romero took home All-Region honors by finishing in 5th place. Romero led the way for the girls’ team with a 20:39 time that qualified her for 5th, whil

A new season, a new era: Coloma Basketball prepares for winter tipoff As the final chapters of the fall sports season come to a close, a new wave of excitement is beginning to build throughout the halls of Coloma High School. The football helmets and cleats are being put away, making room for basketballs, wrestling mats, and the familiar sounds of winter athletics. For the Coloma Comets, the transition into winter brings more than just a change in seasons. It also brings ne

As fall sports come to a close, Coloma Comets turn their attention to winter As the autumn leaves continue to fall and the temperatures begin to drop across Southwest Michigan, another chapter of Coloma Comets athletics comes to a close. The sounds of marching bands, cheering crowds, whistles, and Friday night football are slowly fading, making way for the squeaking of basketball shoes, the intensity of wrestling matches, and a new season of opportunities. For Coloma’s stud

Hartford Boys Soccer

Panther’s end season with loss on Senior Night The Watervliet varsity football team fell to Kalamazoo United 47-6 in their final game of a challenging season that finished 1-7. The Panther defense led by Coach Kyle Burke got off to a strong start forcing multiple punts by Kalamazoo United and keeping the score within reach after the first quarter only down 7-0. Sophomore quarterback Brayden Harasewicz ripped off multiple chain moving runs in the first quarter giving the Pant

A night to remember: Comets claim rivalry victory under the Friday night lights There is something special about Friday night football in a small town. The lights shine a little brighter, the stands fill a little faster, and the excitement carries throughout the community. But when the Coloma Comets and Watervliet Panthers meet on the gridiron, it becomes more than just another football game. It’s a rivalry filled with tradition, pride, and generations of memories. Friday,

Hartford Football The Hartford varsity football team traveled to Decatur on Friday, Oct. 16, for a conference game, looking to keep their dreams for the playoffs and a winning season in focus by defeating the rival Raiders, who entered unbeaten on the season and are ranked #9 in the latest Division 8 prep poll. When the final seconds ticked off the scoreboard following four quarters of hard-hitting action on both sides of the ball, the Huskies would fall for the fifth-strai

Great performances at SAC X-C Championship

More than a game: Coloma and Watervliet renew a rivalry 117 years in the making There are football games, there are big football games, and then there is Coloma versus Watervliet. For more than a century, two neighboring communities have met on the gridiron in a rivalry that means far more than the final score. On Friday, Oct. 16, the Coloma Comets and Watervliet Panthers will once again write another chapter in one of Southwest Michigan’s most historic high school football

Panthers vs. Comets in rivalry football The 112th meeting between football rivals Watervliet and Coloma takes place at Coloma High School this Friday night, October 16 at 7:00 p.m. Watervliet looks to snap a two-game losing streak to the rival Comets. Coloma overall leads the series 67-39-6, not including Coloma’s forfeit in 2021. The Panthers varsity team led by Coach Kevin Eastman, who had the privilege of playing in the historic 100th game between Watervliet and Coloma,

Hartford Football The Hartford varsity football team hosted Comstock on Friday, Oct. 9, for a conference game, looking to celebrate ‘Homecoming’ with a victory and return to the plus side of the .500 mark, against the Colts, who entered the night having not won a game since the third week of the 2022 season. When the final seconds ticked off the scoreboard after four quarters of heart-wrenching action on a special night, the Huskies’ season and playoff hopes were derailed by

Panther girls 3rd, boys 7th at Berrien County meet

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More than the scoreboard: Comets continue to compete

New energy, new chapter for Coloma Football The Coloma Comets varsity football team may not have gotten the Homecoming victory they were hoping for Friday night, Sept. 25, but there were still signs of fight as the team entered a new chapter in its season. Coloma fell to Schoolcraft 29-13 in its Homecoming matchup, dropping the Comets to 2-3 on the season. LIKE IT WAS MEANT FOR HIM… Coloma junior Kane Howell (No. 7) hauls in an interception Friday night, Sept. 25 against Sc

Hartford Football The Hartford varsity football team traveled to Cassopolis on Friday, Sept. 25, for a conference game, looking to end their two-game losing skid and avoid falling below .500 for the first time this year. They played against the Rangers whom they have defeated two straight years by a mere two points. When the final seconds ticked off the scoreboard after four quarters of fierce competition on the road, the Huskies would be heavily on the losing end of the fin

STELLAR MOMENT… Coloma junior Kane Howell (No. 7) returns an interception Friday night, Sept. 18 in the varsity football game against South Haven. Howell finished with seven tackles and an interception in the Comets' 27-6 loss. (Contributed photo) The Coloma varsity football team will look to put a tough road loss behind it when the Comets return home Friday night for Homecoming against Schoolcraft. Coloma fell 27-6 at South Haven on Friday, Sept. 18, 2026. While the Comets

Watervliet varsity boys soccer battles hard but falls short against No. 7 ranked Saugatuck Watervliet boys soccer hosted No. 7-ranked Saugatuck Wednesday night Sept. 16 for a highly competitive matchup. The Panthers stayed organized defensively, patiently looking for opportunities to capitalize on mistakes. That approach paid off when JT Isbrecht forced an error and struck first for Watervliet, taking a 1-0 lead. Saugatuck answered just before halftime to even the match, but