Josh VanDyke

Michigan

Sports Content Producer at MLive

Sports Content Producer at @MLive for Muskegon County and West Michigan area. Email: [email protected]

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Articles

Muskegon Lumberjacks net road win over Waterloo to even Clark Cup Finals

3 days ago | mlive.com | Josh VanDyke

It didn’t take long for the Muskegon Lumberjacks to turn the tide in the Clark Cup Finals. Twenty-four hours after suffering an 8-5 loss to the Waterloo Black Hawks in Game 1, the Jacks claimed home-ice advantage in the series with a decisive 4-1 road win on Saturday night at Young Arena in Waterloo, Iowa. The victory puts Muskegon in a position to potentially close out the championship series at home next weekend.
Reeths-Puffer track standout voted Athlete of the Week for April 28-May 3

5 days ago | mlive.com | Josh VanDyke

It didn’t take long for Raquel Walker to make a name for herself as a varsity athlete. The freshman standout earned first team all-conference honors as a key member of the Reeths-Puffer girls basketball team this past winter after averaging 11.3 points, 6.6 rebounds, three steals, two blocks and two assists per game. Walker carried that momentum directly over to the track, where she has emerged as one of the top rising stars as a sprinter for the Rockets track and field team.
Muskegon-area high school baseball rankings as of May 9

5 days ago | mlive.com | Josh VanDyke

MUSKEGON, MI – Playoff baseball is less than a month away and many Muskegon-area teams are finding their groove on the diamond as they hope to peak at just the right time. The Fruitport baseball program celebrated their first GMAA city championship in 34 years last weekend with an impressive run that featured wins over Western Michigan Christian, Mona Shores and North Muskegon.
Muskegon-area high school girls track and field leaderboard as of May 7

1 week ago | mlive.com | Josh VanDyke

MUSKEGON, MI – The push for state-qualifying times has hit a fever pitch for most Michigan high school track and field athletes. Conference tournaments will be kicking off this week, while the ever-important regional meets are slated for May 15-17. Some of the top performers in the Muskegon area have already secured state-qualifying times and can physically and mentally prepare themselves for the state finals on May 31.
Muskegon-area high school boys track and field leaderboard as of May 7

1 week ago | mlive.com | Josh VanDyke

MUSKEGON, MI – The push for state-qualifying times has hit a fever pitch for most Michigan high school track and field athletes. Conference tournaments will be kicking off this week, while the ever-important regional meets are slated for May 15-17. Some of the top performers in the Muskegon area have already secured state-qualifying times and can physically and mentally prepare themselves for the state finals on May 31.
Reeths-Puffer baseball standout voted top spring sports junior in Muskegon area

1 week ago | mlive.com | Josh VanDyke

The Reeths-Puffer baseball team has battled through a difficult schedule so far this spring to remain a competitive force in the O-K Green Conference. This past weekend, the Rockets knocked off Oakridge (4-2) in the quarterfinal round of the GMAA city tournament and nearly defeated North Muskegon in the semifinals before falling by a narrow 5-3 margin.
Recognizing top Muskegon-area spring sports athletes for April 28-May 3

1 week ago | mlive.com | Josh VanDyke

The 2025 spring sports season is already underway and we’ve witnessed a plethoraof impressive individual performances in just a few short weeks of action. Each week this spring, we will place a spotlight on Muskegon-area athletes ranging from baseball, softball, soccer, track, golf, lacrosse, tennis, and boys volleyball with our MLive High School Sports Athlete of the Week project.
Spring sports stars: Who are the top underclassmen around Muskegon? Our picks, your votes

1 week ago | mlive.com | Josh VanDyke

MUSKEGON, MI – Last week, we asked readers of MLive and the Muskegon Chronicle to vote for the top junior athlete in the area for the 2025 spring sports season. Now, we want to know who some of the rising stars in the Muskegon area are, as we highlight the underclassmen who have stood out so far this spring as we continue our Spring Sports Stars project.
Live updates from the 2025 GMAA city baseball tournament

1 week ago | mlive.com | Josh VanDyke

MUSKEGON, MI – The Greater Muskegon Athletic Association baseball tournament can often serve as a turning point in the season for the team who comes out on top after a grueling day on the diamond. This year’s GMAA city tournament could offer a spark for several Muskegon-area baseball teams who have already started the spring sports season strong but are looking for a few key wins to add to their resume.
Event winners and final results from the 2025 GMAA City Track and Field Invite

1 week ago | mlive.com | Josh VanDyke

MUSKEGON, MI – It might not bring the same jubilation as winning a state championship but local bragging rights often leave a lasting legacy of their own. The Greater Muskegon Athletic Association track and field invitational has cultivated countless memorable performances over the years, as athletes from across Muskegon County have gathered in early May of each spring to test themselves against their neighbors.