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Newaygo County Gus Macker Rising to the Top
Newaygo County Gus Macker Rising to the Top Story by Alexis Mercer Photos by Adrian Briones of ADEVISIONS MEDIA In only its fourth year of operation, the Newaygo County Gus Macker has become one of the top performing sites in Gus Macker existence. Now in the top four, and looking to be number one, the Newaygo County team has crushed the game planning. Much of that is due to the main sponsor this year, Newaygo Insurance Agency. What does that look like?
Ice Cream, You Scream We All…
Tropical Twist proves a winner As we noted in a previous article NNN received some samplings from H-vile Ice Cream and while I took care of the bars (short lived as they were) my colleague Ms. M. took on the task of testing the Peach Cobbler and Topical Twist. By Alexis Mercer There is a reason why ice cream is eaten with a spoon, and as my family taste tested the new Hudsonville Ice Cream flavors, I discovered why.
A Game for the Ages: Lions vs Bears
Video: the game winning touchdown (seriously, sorry about the screeching) A Game for the Ages: Lions vs Bears By Alexis Mercer We invited ourselves to the game, really. It was supposed to be a Father’s Day game where my father-in-law took my husband and brother-in-law while his childhood friend Jack Manciu took his son. But as all well-intentioned plans go, that didn’t exactly work out.
Week 9 Football Roundup - Final Edition 2023
Week 9 Football Roundup - Final Edition for 2023 By Alexis Mercer As was mentioned by our notorious leader at N3 in the football preview, the very long shot for any of the 6 teams we cover in our pages to head into the playoffs next week was proven to be too much to overcome. A few neighboring schools are playoff bound, however. Tri-County, with their 7-2 overall record and 5-1 CSAA Gold Conference record will be headed to the dance.
Joe Berger Camp Celebrates 7th Year
Joe Berger smiles for the camera after signing Brody Butler's shirt Four Northwood University football players take their turn in a photo op with Berger Joe Berger Camp Celebrates 7th Year Story by Alexis Mercer Photos by Easton Harkness and Alexis Mercer120 eager, smiling faces lined up on the Newaygo High School football field on Tuesday, July 25 ready for whatever Joe Berger had to throw at them.
On the Run: Right, Left, Right, Left
May 1 marked the first official day of training. Building up really went well. I had enough miles on my left from previous consistent daily running that nothing felt too hard. Fitting miles in after teaching a full day, coaching track and getting our three kids to all their sporting events, was no small feat. May is definitely one of the busiest months for educators each year - but I was determined, so I prioritized the miles. Two training runs stand out in my mind from the summer running.
My Year in Reading: A List of Ratings
My Year in Reading: A List of Ratings By Alexis Mercer Time is a funny thing. The year 2022 brought many games, practices, and commitments for my kids during the day, not to mention my job and all the other things that come with life in general that can’t be avoided. Which left me less time than ever to read and write for pleasure. We all have to make choices about how to spend those minutes that seem to keep ticking on ever quicker with each passing year.
Quaint, Unique Accommodations in Newaygo County
Quaint, Unique Accommodations in Newaygo County By Alexis Mercer Newaygo County offers so many options to those looking for good eats, shopping at some of the greatest small businesses in the country and outdoor adventure galore. Many of these draws to our area we have highlighted in the pages of Near North Now over the years. (Have you read Shopping with Ken? You should.) What we haven’t focused much on thus far?
Alexis Mercer, Peyton Roth Earn NFCA All-American Honors
OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. - Armstrong State University senior shortstop Alexis Mercer and junior second baseman Peyton Roth have each been named a second-team All-American by the NFCA, announced Wednesday evening at the organization's annual awards banquet in Oklahoma City, Okla. Mercer earns All-American honors from the coaching organization for the second straight year after being named a first-team All-American shortstop in 2014.
Softball Bounces Montevallo, 9-1, In PBC Tournament Quarterfinals
MILLEDGEVILLE, Ga. - The Armstrong State University softball squad advanced to the 2015 Peach Belt Conference tournament semifinals with a 9-1 six-inning win over the University of Montevallo on Friday evening at the Peeler Complex in Milledgeville, Ga. The Pirates (30-13) advance to the semifinals for the fourth straight year in the current PBC Tournament format, where Armstrong will face No. 8-ranked and second-seeded Georgia College - 9-5 winners over Francis Marion on Friday - at 1:30...
Armstrong Softball Earns All-Peach Belt Conference Honors Thursday
MILLEDGEVILLE, Ga. - The Armstrong State University softball team placed six players on the 2015 Peach Belt All-Conference Softball team, announced Thursday night at the league's annual awards banquet in Milledgville. The Pirates had five players earn first-team honors, with one player earning a spot on the second team. Senior Alexis Mercer earns first-team All-Conference honors at shortstop for a third consecutive season.
Tori Bates' Shutout Lifts Pirates To PBC DH Split With Flagler On Tuesday
ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla. - Sophomore Tori Bates hurled a five-hit shutout to help the Armstrong State University softball team earn a Peach Belt Conference doubleheader split with host Flagler College on Tuesday afternoon in St. Augustine, Fla. With the split, the Pirates (27-11, 16-4 PBC) dropped into a second place tie with Georgia College, while Flagler moved to 14-33 overall and 5-15 in the PBC.
Pirates Go Yard In PBC DH Sweep Of UNC Pembroke On Saturday
SAVANNAH, Ga. - The Armstrong State University softball squad used three home runs to pick up a pair of one-run victories in Saturday's Peach Belt Conference doubleheader sweep of visiting UNC Pembroke at the Armstrong Softball Field.
Armstrong Softball Picked First In Peach Belt Preseason Coaches' Poll
SAVANNAH, Ga. - The Armstrong State University softball squad has been picked to finish first in the Peach Belt Conference's preseason poll of the league's coaches, released today. The Pirates received eight first-place votes and 116 points overall in the poll to edge out North Georgia, who received three first-place votes and 113 points overall.
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