Grand Rapids NorthPointe Christian, High School Sports News From MLive.com

Grand Rapids NorthPointe baseball team defeats Wyoming Godwin Heights 4-1 Thursday as B.J. Buffton was one out from a no-hitter

Dan Meloy | dmeloy@mlive.com — Sat, 18 May 2013 03:55:00 +0000

Grand Rapids NorthPointe Christian freshman pitcher B.J. Buffton was one out away from a no-hitter, only he and NorthPointe Christian coach Phil Niekerk did not realize it until 30 minutes after the game.

“Our scorekeeper told me it was a no-hitter,” Niekerk said. “Even when I went out to pull B.J., he didn’t know it was a ...

Grandville Calvin Christian boys golf team tops OK Silver Jamboree at Broadmore Golf Club on Friday

Tim Wing | twing@mlive.com — Sat, 18 May 2013 02:58:00 +0000

Blake VerWoert earned medalist honors with a 1-over-par 37, leading Grandville Calvin Christian to a first-place finish at the OK Silver Jamboree at Broadmore Golf Club on Friday.

Calvin Christian finished with a team score of 171, followed by Grand Rapids NorthPointe Christian (178) and Hopkins (200).

Calvin Christian’s Tyler VanElst shot a 43, Casey Kwant shot a 45 ...

Alma boys golf team wins the Big Rapids Invitational with 322 points on Thursday; Sean Sommerville ties with NorthPointe Christian's Collin McGinnis to medal

Julie Norwood | jnorwood@mlive.com — Fri, 17 May 2013 04:03:00 +0000

Alma boys golf team wins the Big Rapids Invitational with 322 points on Thursday

Alma’s Sean Sommerville tied with Grand Rapids NorthPointe Christian’s Collin McGinnis to medal at 76 and help the Panthers win the Big Rapids Invitational with 322 points on Thursday.

Five teams fought for second place, with only six strokes separating them. Gaylord placed second ...

North Muskegon wins the Division 4 girls tennis regional at Grand Rapids NorthPointe Christian; Grandville Calvin Christian also advances

James Gensterblum | jgenster@mlive.com — Fri, 17 May 2013 03:54:00 +0000

Led by four flight champions, North Muskegon scored 19 points to take the Division 4 girls tennis regional title Thursday at Grand Rapids NorthPointe Christian, qualifying for the Division 4 state final for the third consecutive year.

No. 1 singles player Ginny Hoch led North Muskegon with a 6-3, 6-2 win over Samantha Stephens of NorthPointe Christian to take the ...

Grand Rapids NorthPointe Christian baseball team tops Wyoming Kelloggsville 13-4 on Wednesday

Tom Mitsos | tmitsos@mlive.com — Thu, 16 May 2013 03:05:00 +0000

Ben Hill had three hits with a double and five RBIs for the Grand Rapids NorthPointe Christian baseball team, which beat Wyoming Kelloggsville 13-4 on Wednesday.

"I think my captain really came through tonight on the mound," NPC coach Phil Niekerk said. "Solid all the way though. It's a real strong showing."

Nate Silvey pitched a complete game with ...

Grand Rapids NorthPointe Christian defeats Wyoming Kelloggsville 3-2 in girls soccer on Wednesday

Laura LaFountain | llafount@mlive.com — Thu, 16 May 2013 00:24:00 +0000

Bri Winkle led Grand Rapids NorthPointe with two goals, as the host Mustangs defeated Wyoming Kelloggsville 3-2 in girls soccer on Wednesday.

The Mustangs led 3-1 at halftime.

“Both teams came into the second half with adjustments,” NorthPointe Christian coach Tom Graddy said. “It was very competitive play in the middle third of the pitch, punctuated by threatening forays that ...