JUMPIN’ JACOBS… Coloma Volleyball’s #3 Kaelyn Jacobs rises above the net during the varsity Lady Comets’ season-opening match Saturday, Aug. 22. Jacobs and the Comets opened the 2026 season at home with their Early Bird Tournament, beginning what they hope will be a successful campaign as they look to continue improving and make a run toward a district championship. (TCR photo by Micah Jones)

BRINGING THE HEAT… In their recent MHSAA Division 3 regional semifinal game, Coloma’s McKenzie Harris explodes off the pitching rubber for another strike, looking to put the Kalamazoo Christian batter in a hole during the two team’s postseason rematch. Harris would toss five innings and strike out eight batters, but the Lady Comet season ended in heartbreak, 7-6. (TCR photo by Micah Jones)

FIFTH STRAIGHT BOYS SOCCER DISTRICT CHAMPIONSHIP… Celebration was the theme of the night, as the Hartford men’s varsity soccer team captured another district championship, thanks to a thrilling victory over Berrien Springs, 3-2. The Huskies are used to bringing home trophies this time of year, as this was the fifth consecutive district title for the team. Their reward was a trip to the regional round, being held this week in Fennville. See Press Box on Page 8 for game details. (TCR photo by...