WMC drops game in district finals to MCC, 3-2. The Warriors faced off with the Crusaders for the fourth time this season.  MCC took the lead in the bottom of the first inning scoring a run then adding two runs in the bottom of the third inning.  The score would remain 3-0 until the top of the fifth inning when the Warriors would score a run.  The Warriors scored one more run in the top of the seventh inning but couldn't add any more. The Warriors managed 7 hits on the day with Samuel VanOrman (Sr.) leading the way with 2 hits of his own, one being a triple in the seventh inning and added an RBI.  Sam Sipe (Jr.) added an RBI on 1 hit. Sipe led the way on the mound pitching all 6 innings, allowing 6 hits, 3 runs, 1 earned run, 1 walk, and 4 strikeouts. Coach Hill- "We were hitting the ball well today but right at guys in the field.  We also left the bases loaded once, and guys on second and third twice.  It makes it difficult to win games when we allow that to happen. Sipe pitched another great game. The guys have nothing to hang their heads about- they won the last Lakes 8 Conference title ever and ended the season 10 games over .500.  There is excitement in the Warriors baseball program again.  Thanks to all the family and fans that came out and supported us this season.  Go Warriors!" Final Record:17-7 overall, 11-1 conference.

WMC Baseball Shuts Out Kellogsville in Five Innings, 10-0. The Warriors took on the Rockets in a single game at Warrior Field.  The Warriors scored early and often scoring four runs in the first inning, three runs in the third, and three runs in the fourth.  The Warriors collected 10 hits on the night while limiting Kellogsville to 2 hits and 3 total base runners. The Warriors were lead at the plate by Sam Liggett (Sr.) with three hits, with one being a 2-run home run, and scoring three runs on the night.  Sam Sipe (Jr.) collected two hits, two RBI's, and scored three runs as well.  Alex Wagonmaker (Fr.) had two sacrifice fly balls for two RBI's.   Wagonmaker took the win pitching 3 1/3 innings allowing 1 hit, 0 runs, 0 walks, and two strikeouts.  Liggett came in to pitch 1 2/3 innings allowing 1 hit, 0 runs, 1 walk, and 4 strikeouts. Coach Hill- "After a big win on Tuesday our focus was to come out with the same intensity and continue to play our game.  The guys came out of the gate fast and continued to work and play good baseball.  It was great to see the guys finish our last regular season game at home with a win." Record: 16-6 Overall, 11-1 Conference

WMC Warriors Win Last Ever Lakes 8 Conference Baseball Championship! The Warriors faced off with the Orioles of Ludington for a make-up game for one that was rained out earlier in the season.  Both Ludington and the Warriors came into the game 10-1 in conference play, both suffering a loss to each other.  The Orioles struck first in the top of the first inning scoring two runs and again in the top of the third scoring another.  The Warriors tied it up in the bottom of the third scoring three themselves.  Both teams each exchanged runs in the fifth and sixth inning.  The Warriors scored the final run in the bottom half of the seventh inning.  The final score: 6-5. The Warriors tallied 11 hits as a team lead by Jono clausing (Jr.), Sam Liggett (Sr.), and Samuel VanOrman (Sr.) with two hits a piece. Jamie Cho (Sr.) stoked a 2-out triple.  Sam Sipe pitched a complete game allowing 8 hits, 5 runs, 4 earned, 2 walks, and 8 strikeouts to earn the win. Coach Hill- "What a great high school baseball game.  The Orioles are a well coached, tough team.  It's been a long time since Warrior baseball notched a conference title- early to mid-nineties I believe.  These boys play hard and never get down and I feel we are peaking at the right time.  A big shout out to all the fans for supporting us tonight." Record: Overall 15-6, Conference 11-1

Varsity Baseball Caps Off Regular Season With a 12-2 Win vs. Hesperia! The Warriors finished their regular season schedule with a non-conference matchup against Hesperia at Marsh Field Tuesday night.  The Warriors came out swinging scoring two runs in the first and second inning and proceeded to add five more in the fifth inning.  The Panthers added two runs in the sixth but the Warriors added three more runs in the seventh inning to finish off the Panthers. WMC was paced at the plate by Sam Sipe (Jr.) with 3 hits and 4 RBI's.  Sam Liggett (Sr.) added 3 hits and 2 RBI's- with his last hit of the night being his 100th career hit.  Jono Clausing (Jr.) added 2 hits as well.  Liggett led on the mound as well pitching 5 1/3 innings allowing 3 hits, 2 runs, 2 earned runs, 1 walk, and 8 strikeouts.  Sipe came to the mound and pitched 1 2/3 innings of relief allowing 0 hits, 1 walk, and 3 strikeouts. Coach Hill- "It means a lot finishing off the 2022 regular season with a win at Marsh Field.  And having senior Sam Liggett collecting the win on the mound and hitting his 100th career hit tonight makes it even more special.  We have a lot of momentum heading into the playoffs this weekend.  There are still a few things to work on but, all in all, it's a great way to finish the regular season." Record: 17-6 overall, 11-1 conference Next Game: Saturday at 12pm at Holton High School.

Warriors Take Down Squires on Senior Night 11-5. The Warriors took on the Calvin Christian Squires on Thursday for a single game.  The Squires jumped out to an early lead, scoring two runs in the top of the first inning.  The Warriors evened the score, scoring two runs of their own in the bottom of the inning.  Calvin then scored two more runs in the top of the third inning.  Again, the Warriors answered the call scoring four runs of their own in the bottom of the third inning to take the lead for good.  The Squires added another run in the top of the fourth inning and then the Warriors opened it up in the bottom of the inning scoring five runs to end the night's scoring. The Warriors were led at the plate by Sam Liggett (Sr.) going 2 for 4 with a triple and 2 RBI and 2 runs scored.  Sam Sipe (Jr.) went 2 for 3 with 2 RBI and 2 runs scored.  Caleb McKay (Fr) went 2 for 3 scoring a run.  Alex Wagonmaker (Fr.) took the win pitching 6 innings allowing 12 hits, 6 runs, 4 earned, 2 walks, and 3 strikeouts. Coach Hill- "What a way for our seniors to enjoy this night.  Sam Liggett, Ethan Hill, Samuel VanOrman, Jamie Cho, and Hogan Harmon have put a lot of time into the program and will leave it in great shape.  Each one plays an important role for the team.  We really wanted this one tonight because this was the same team that gave us the loss when we opened the new Warrior Field last spring." Record:Overall 14-6, Conference 10-1 Next Game: Friday vs. Hesperia at Marsh Field at 7:05pm.

WMC loses to Covenant Christian in the 7th inning, 7-6. The Warriors traveled to Covenant for a single game against the Chargers.  Covenant scored a run in the bottom of the first inning but WMC came charging back in the top of the second inning scoring three runs.  It remained 3-1 until the fifth inning when WMC added a run but, the Chargers would answer that with a run of their own in the bottom half to make it a 4-2 ballgame.  The Chargers took the lead with a three run sixth inning to make the score 4-5.  The Warriors scored two runs in the top of the seventh inning but they couldn't hold the lead.  The Chargers scored two runs to finish the scoring in the bottom of the seventh. Caleb McKay (Fr.) led the Warriors with two hits (a single and a double), an RBI, and scored a run.  Sam Ligget (Sr.) had a triple and an RBI.  Ethan Hill (Sr.) had a single with an RBI and scored a run.  Sam Sipe (Jr.) took a no decision pitching 5 innings allowing 6 hits, 2 runs-1 earned, 1 walk, and 6 strikeouts. Coach Hill- "This is a disappointing loss because we had three errors in the field that Covenant took advantage of to score runs.  We keep telling the guys that we have to continue to do the little things well or it comes back to haunt us and today was a perfect example of that.  We'll put this one behind us to get ready for Senior Night on Thursday." Record: 13-6 overall. 10-1 conference Next Game: Thursday vs. Calvin Christian 4:15pm.  

Western Michigan Christian Gets Season Sweep of Muskegon Catholic in Thursday Double Header 6-5 and 11-4 In the first game of the twin bill, the Warriors started the scoring in the third inning scoring 3 runs when Samuel VanOrman (Sr.) hit a bases clearing triple.  The Warriors added another in the bottom of the fifth to make it a 4-0 ballgame.  The crusaders came storming back in the top of the seventh to take the lead 5-4.  The Warriors came out strong and scored on a passed ball and a bunt single walk-off by Sam Sipe (Jr.) to win the game. The Warriors had nine hits, led by Sipe with two.  VanOrman lead the team with 3 RBI.  Samuel Vanorman (Sr.) took the win in relief.  Sam Liggett (Sr.) pitched six innings allowing 8 hits, 4 runs, 2 walks, and 2 strikeouts. In the night cap, shortened to five innings due to light, the Warriors started strong, scoring two runs in the bottom of the second inning.  The crusaders were not to be outdone scoring three tuns in the top of the third.  The Warriors put it away with a nine run bottom half.  The Crusaders added a run in the top of the fifth to end the scoring. The Warriors were lead at the plate by Sipe and Liggett with two runs hits each, with Liggett's both being doubles.  Jamie Cho (Sr.) had a 3RBI double while Liggett added 2 RBI's of his own.  Alex Wagonmaker (Fr.) took the win for the Warriors pitching all five innings, allowing 7 hits, 4 runs, 0 walks, and 3 strikeouts. Coach Hill- "In the first game, when we were down going into the bottom of the 7th inning, we talked about being in that position before and to just focus on making the at bats "count".  You could tell on the guy's faces that they were determined to make the most of each at bat and they did.  We are really swinging well right now as we finish up the conference part of our schedule.  I'm proud of our accomplishments this week."   Record: Overall 13-5, Conference 10-1. Next Game: Monday, May 16 at Covenant Christian- 4pm.

WMC Baseball defeats Muskegon Catholic, 11-4. The Warriors took on conference foe Muskegon Catholic in a single game Tuesday night and walked away with their first victory against the Crusaders since 2018.  The Warriors jumped out to an early four run lead in the top of the first inning.  MCC answered back in the bottom half scoring two to make the game, 4-2.  WMC added a run in the top of the 2nd inning, three runs in the top of the 4th and 5th innings to make the score, 11-2.  MCC added two runs in the bottom of the 6th inning to end the scoring. The Warriors had 10 hits on the evening, led at the plate by Ethan Hill (Sr.) with 3 hits and 3 RBI and Caleb McKay (Fr.) with 3 hits (one being a triple) and 2 RBI.  Sam Liggett (Sr.) added 2 hits (both doubles) and 2 RBI while Sam Sipe (Jr.) added 2 hits and 3 RBI.  Sipe notched the win for the Warriors pitching the complete game.  He gave up 5 hits, 4 runs, 1 walk, and 5 strikeouts. Coach Hill- "We have talked all season about staying focused at the plate and having quality at bats.  Today, the guys put that all together and saw what we can do when we do that.  We have been working on being efficient on the mound with our pitchers and Sipe did just that today.  The last couple of weeks the team has really come together." Record: Overall 11-5, Conference 8-1 Next Game: Thursday at home (Double Header) vs. MCC

Warriors take the first game of the GMAA but drop the second. The Warriors traveled to Whitehall for their pairings for the GMAA tournament on Saturday taking the first game against Holton, 15-1, and dropping the second game to Whitehall, 3-11.  In the first game, the Warriors went into the top of the 4th inning up 4-1 where they proceeded to score 11 runs to put the game out of reach.  The team combined for ten hits, with Caleb McKay (Fr.) leading the way with three hits and two RBI and Sam Liggett (Sr.) with two hits and three RBI and Sam Sipe (Jr.) with two hits and four RBI.  Liggett notched the win pitching all five innings allowing 2 hits, 0 earned runs, 2 walks, and 7 strikeouts. In the second, Whitehall jumped out to an early 7-1 lead after two innings and never looked back, adding 4 runs in the fifth inning.  The Warriors had just three hits with Ethan Hill (Sr.) with a hit and an RBI.  McKay and Max Miller (Fr.) collected the other two hits.  Sipe took the loss for the Warriors. Coach Hill- "This was a tough day playing our fifth game in three days.  The boys came out in the first game focused and ready to play.  We got out to an early lead and then got into a nice rhythm offensively.  In the second, the Whitehall pitcher did an excellent job keeping our hitters off balance and we just never got comfortable at the plate.  We'll continue to work and get better."

Warriors Take Single Header Against Manistee Thursday, 10-8. WMC took the season sweep of Manistee in a high scoring affair winning in late innings.  The Warriors had a 4-1 lead heading into the 5th inning when the Chippewas scored seven runs in the top of the inning.  The Warriors answered back scoring three in the bottom half.  The Warriors then put three more on the board in the bottom of the 6th inning to take the lead for good. The Warriors had a team total 14 hits on the night, led by Alex Wagonmaker (Fr.) with 3.  Sam Liggett (Sr.) had a double and a 2-run homerun (second of the season).  Samuel VanOrman (Sr.) had a single and a triple with 3 RBI.  Wagonmaker took the win going 6 2/3 innings allowing 8 hits, 6 earned runs, 3 walks, and 5 strikeouts. Coach Hill- "I'm impressed at how this team never hangs their heads when adversity hits- especially after an awful 5th inning tonight.  They just go out and continue to work.  That's the sign of a resilient team.  We continue to work on some small things that will help to make us better." Overall Record: 9-4, Conference: 7-1 Next Game: GMAA Tournament Satruday at Whitehall 12pm. vs. Holton.

Warrior Baseball Takes Both in Double Header Wednesday The Warriors took both games Wednesday evening against Manistee, 11-4 and 9-8 (5innings).  In the first game, WMC opened up a 5-2 lead in the second inning and scored 5 in the top of the 7th inning to fend off a charge from a pesky Chippewas team.  Samuel VanOrman (Sr.) led the team with three hits with Ethan Hill (Sr.) and Caleb McKay (Fr.) each collecting two; McKay had a base-clearing triple and five RBI's in the game.  Sam Sipe (Jr.) took the win going 3 2/3 innings, allowing 2 hits, 2 runs, 2 walks, and 8 strike outs. In the second game that was shortened due to daylight, the Warriors and Chippewas went back and forth scoring just enough in the top of the 5th inning to secure the win.  WMC was paced at the plate by Sipe with three hits and McKay, Sam LIggett (Sr.), and Jace VanderWeide (Sr.) with 2 hits each.  VanderWeide led the team with 4 RBI's.  Hill took the win allowing 9 hits, 8 runs, 1 walk, and 3 strikeouts. Coach Hill- "Manistee is a much improved ball club who really swing the bats well.  We were fortunate tonight to walk away with two wins.  We collected 21 hits on the night but we left the bases loaded three times.  We have to do a better job making those hits count and finishing when we have the opportunity to put runs on the board." Next Game: Thursday at Home vs. Manistee (4pm) Record: Overall 8-4, Conference 6-1

Warriors drop both games to Ravenna on Saturday The Warriors faced a tough Ravenna team on Saturday for a double header.  The Warriors dropped the first game 2-8 and the second, in a rain shortened affair, 1-5. In the first game, the Warriors manged only 5 hits by 5 different players.with Sam Liggett (Sr.) leading the way with a triple and Jono Clausing (Jr.) with a double.  Alex Wagonmaker (Fr.) took the loss. In the second, WMC managed only 3 hits by Liggett, Clausing, and Sam Sipe (Jr.).  Ethan Hill (Sr.) took the loss. Coach Hill- "These are two games where we really shot ourselves in the foot with uncharacteristic mistakes- both on defense and on the base paths.  We'll use these games as an opportunity to work on some things and get better.  The guys will need to wipe these games from there minds and focus on the goals ahead of us." Record: Overall 6-4, 4-1 conference Next Game: Double header Tuesday @ Manistee 4pm

WMC Splits Thursday Double Header with Ludington The Warriors took the first game of the double header, 5-3.  The Warriors jumped out to a 2-0 lead in the top of the first inning and added 1 more run in the top of the 3rd before the Orioles came back scoring 2 runs in the bottom half of the inning.  The Warriors put 2 more runs on the board in the top of the 5th inning.  The Orioles added 1 more run in the bottom of the 7th inning to finish out the scoring. Sam Sipe (Jr.) picked up his 3rd win of the season, pitching the complete game, allowing 7 hits, 2 earned runs, 2 walks, with 6 strikeouts.  The Warriors were led at the plate by Sam Liggett (Sr.) and Samuel VanOrman (Sr.) with three hits each while Sipe and Alex Wagonmaker (Fr.) each had two RBI's. The second game saw the Orioles jump out to an early lead to take it, 6-3.  The Warriors notched 1 run in the top of the first inning only to have Ludington score 5 in the bottom half.  The Warriors added a run in the second and third inning but couldn't get anything else going.  Ludington put an insurance run on the board in the bottom of the sixth inning. Liggett and Caleb McKay (Fr.) had two hits each.  Sipe, Jamie Cho (Sr.), and Ethan Hill (Sr.) had an RBI each.  Wagonmaker took the loss. Coach Hill- "We knew we needed a split tonight to stay in the hunt for a conference title.  We did what we needed to do in the first game.  Unfortunately, we couldn't get it done in the second; putting ourselves in a hole early.  However, we never hung our heads and we kept fighting to make a game of it." Record: 6-2 overall, 4-1 conference Next Game: Saturday, April 30 at Home against Ravenna (10am)

Warriors Sweep Saturday Double Header vs. Potters House The Warriors continued their winning ways on Saturday with a sweep of the Pumas 15-0 and 20-2.  In the first game, the Warriors combined for 14 hits with Caleb McKay (Fr.) leading the team with three hits, two of them triples.  Sam Liggett (Sr.) had two hits, with one a 3-run homerun, the first ever on the new Warrior Field.  Sam Sipe (Jr.) and Samuel VanOrman (Sr.) had two hits each.  Sipe notched his second win of the season allowing just one hit, 2 walks, and 5 strikeouts. In the second game, Hogan Harmon (Sr.) and McKay led the team with two hits each.  Harmon, VanOrman, and Alex Wagonmaker (Fr.) each had a triple.  Wagonmaker notched his second win of the year allowing 4 hits, 2 walks, while striking out 5. Coach Hill- "With Prom being the night before, I was worried about there being a bit of a let down.  But the guys came to play today.  I'm happy that we are getting production from everyone on the team and that the guys really support each other.  We finally had a beautiful day for baseball and it was great to have a crowd there to support us." Record: 5-1, 3-0 conference Next Game: Tuesday, May 26th at Warrior Field (Double Header) vs. Ludington.

Varsity baseball pulls out win in late innings against OV, 5-4. The Warriors hosted the Cardinals for the final matchup in the opening week of conference play.  The Cardinals got on the board early, scoring 3 runs in the top of the first.  But, the Warriors came storming back in the bottom of the inning scoring 4 runs.  The Cardinals tacked on another run in the top of the second inning to tie the game at 4.  The game remained tied until the bottom of the sixth inning when the Warriors scored the eventual game winner. Ethan Hill (Senior) recorded the win coming in relief in the top of the sixth inning allowing 0 hits, 0 runs, with 1 walk, and 0 strikeouts.  The Warriors were led at the plate by Hill, Jono Clausing (Junior), Samuel VanOrman (Senior), and Caleb McKay (Freshman) with two hits each. "OV is a well coached ball team.  We knew they were going to make some adjustments from Tuesday and they took it to us early.  Sam Liggett (Senior) started on the mound and we let him down with some uncharacteristic errors in the field.  But, we are learning to never put our heads down.  We calmed down, battled back, and did enough to secure the win."- Coach Hill Record: 3-1, 3-0 conference Next game: Saturday at Warrior Field vs. Potters House (Double Header) at 10am.

Warriors Take Both Games of Double Header to Open Conference Play Against Orchard View The Warriors finally got back onto the field after having three weeks off since their first game.  The Warriors took game one from the Cardinals 15-0 in 4 innings.  Same Sipe (Junior) pitched all 4 innings allowing 0 hits, 0 walks, and 5 strike outs, on 39 pitches and notched his first win of the season.  The Warriors were led at the plate by Sam Liggett (Senior) with three hits- three of them doubles.  Ethan Hill (Senior) notched three hits as well.  Jamie Cho (Senior) and Caleb McKay (Freshman) had three RBI's each. The second game of the double header saw the Warriors continue their winning ways with a 16-3 victory in 5 innings.  Alex Wagonmaker (Freshman) notched his first Varsity win allowing 1 hit, 1 run, 3 walks, and 6 strikeouts.  Wagonmaker also helped himself at the plate with three hits while Liggett and McKay combined for five RBI's. "The guys were itching to get out on the field and finally play some baseball and it showed at how they approached the games tonight.  We were hot at the plate, our pitchers were outstanding, and our fielding was solid.  There are still a few things we want to work on as a team to get better but overall this was a good performance to start conference play."

Western Michigan Christian Varsity Baseball falls to Fruitport in season opener, 7-3. Today, the Warriors got their first game of the season under their belts; having had their first two games canceled.  The Warriors started the game strong, scoring one run in the bottom of the first inning.  Fruitport came storming back scoring three runs in the top of the second inning.  The Warriors answered by scoring two runs in the bottom of the third.  Fruitport answered by scoring three in the top of the fourth and didn't look back from there, adding an insurance run in the top of the seventh. "We knew we were going to face a tough Fruitport team which meant we were going to have to play clean baseball.  Unfortunately, we had a few base running gaffs which stopped some of our offensive momentum and a couple of untimely errors which Fruitport capitalized on.  Samuel VanOrman (Sr.) had some fantastic defensive plays in left field and I thought Sam Sipe (Jr.) and Alex Wagonmaker (Fr.) pitched very well today.  Overall, a good first game."- Coach Hill Sam Sipe took the loss pitching 4 innings, allowing 6 hits, 6 runs, 2 earned, with 1 walk and 4 strikeouts.  Alex Wagonmaker threw 3 innings allowing 1 hit, 1 run, 0 earned, with 0 walks and 3 strike outs. Sam Sipe had 3 hits (all singles) at 3 at bats driving in all 3 runs.  VanOrman and Sam Liggett (Sr.) added a hit a piece. The Warriors next game is April 13 at Newaygo.