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Matthew Ehler

Grand Rapids

Sports Reporter at Kalamazoo Gazette

MLive/Kalamazoo Gazette sports reporter | Detroit vs. Everybody Story idea? Shoot me an email: [email protected]

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Articles

  • Kalamazoo-area softball power rankings: Newcomers make strong debut in 2025

    1 day ago | mlive.com | Matthew Ehler

    KALAMAZOO, MI –– Southwest Michigan’s softball scene is heating up. As April winds down, it only means warmer weather and better played softball are on the horizon. That means it’s time to take a look at the first set of rankings for Kalamazoo-area squads, which features a pair of defending state finalists –– Vicksburg and Mendon –– and plenty of other newcomers making early impressions.

  • She’s back! K-Central icon, former D1 Player of the Year, transfers to WMU

    1 day ago | mlive.com | Matthew Ehler

    KALAMAZOO, MI –– Morasha Wiggins is coming home. The Kalamazoo Central legend and 2021 Associated Press Division 1 Player of the Year announced her decision to transfer from Arizona State to Western Michigan on Tuesday, ending a two-year run with the Sun Devils and commencing a homecoming in the city where her basketball career ascended.

  • ‘We’re done losing’: Red-hot K-Central sweeps Mattawan, improves to perfect 13-0

    1 day ago | mlive.com | Matthew Ehler

    KALAMAZOO, MI –– When Tyrus Ratliff assumed duties as Kalamazoo Central’s new softball coach four-plus years ago, he wasn’t left with much –– try a 12-win team with seven starters gone to graduation. How things have flipped. Flawlessly. But the tables have since turned. Flawlessly.

  • Former Mattawan superstar pitcher flourishing at Miami (OH), leads MAC in ERA

    2 days ago | mlive.com | Matthew Ehler

    MIAMI, OH. –– It’s a different role for Carson Byers when he takes the mound these days. But he’s certainly thriving in it. After a standout high school career, the 2022 MLive Kalamazoo Player of the Year and former Mattawan superstar pitcher’s duties now come from the bullpen –– a position he’s flourished in over the last year-plus. This year, though, he’s particularly shining.

  • Vote for the Kalamazoo-area spring sports Athlete of the Week (April 14-19)

    2 days ago | mlive.com | Matthew Ehler

    KALAMAZOO, MI –– Spring is officially here and athletes from around Southwest Michigan are eager to showcase their talents. Now, it’s time to recognize them appropriately –– it’s the second Athlete of the Week poll of the 2025 season. There’re 47 athletes to select from in this week’s poll, and it’s a loaded field of worthy candidates with spectacular individual performances. Cast your vote for Athlete of the Week as often as you’d like until the poll closes at 9 a.m. on Friday, April 18, 2025.

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