Sports

Grand Valley State University sophomore running back Marty Carter is averaging 11.3 yards a carry and nearly 150 yards per game.    Grand Valley Sports Report catches up with this exciting student athlete who is making the most of his opportunity as a Laker.

A U.S. Snowboard Team Physician has partnered with a local orthopedics practice. We talk to Dr. Carl Wierks, specializing in hip arthroscopy. 

Jayma martin and Gabby Guibord have made huge contributions to Grand Valley State University's women's soccer dynasty. The seniors are part of a talented class that is going for its fourth straight NCAA Division II title.  

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A local Pickleball tournament will be held at Mulligan's Hollow in Grand Haven. We find out about the sport from  Kevin Curley and Jessie Riley.  

We talk about summer training tips for fall sport high school athletes.  Student athlete Teddy Russo and The Center for Physical Rehabilitation's Wendi Corelli join us.

Grand Valley State University held a special ceremony in its fieldhouse  honoring retiring Athletic Director, Tim Selgo.  It named the GVSU trophy hall the "Tim W. Selgo Showcase of Champions. " 

In a press conference held on campus Thursday, April 7th, Grand Valley State University Vice President for Finance and Administration, Jim Bachmeier, announced the hiring of Keri Becker as the GVSU Director of Athletics.

Keri Becker will replace the retiring Tim Selgo.  She is the sixth Athletic Director in GVSU history and the first Women to hold the position.   

NFL team scouts visited Allendale for Pro Day on Tuesday. Those scouts got an up close look at Kirk Spencer, Jim Walsh, Branden Revenburg and Ben Hutchins. The second half of the Pro day session belonged to Matt Judon who is projected to be the highest NFL pick in Grand Valley State History.    

The West Michigan Sports Association has announced the 2017 State Games of America sports line up and venues as the games will be held in Grand Rapids.  President Eric Englebarts joins us with the details. 

The Grand Valley State University Women's Basketball team has made an improbable run in the NCAA Midwest tournament overcoming injuries to upset two teams ranked ahead of them. They  play for the regional championship and the right to move on Monday, March 14th against the Drury Panthers. Game time is 7 PM. The game is streaming on the internet.  You can watch by going to gvsulakers.com.  Tom Cleary features a GVSU team learning how to overcome adversity under first year head coach Mike Williams. 

Cheerleaders are gaining attention thanks to the Grand Rapids Student Advancement Foundation's new program, “Great Girls.” We speak with guests on behalf of the GRPS Competitive Cheer team, GR8 Girls, and the Foundation.

Student Athletes on the Grand Valley State University football team have been given a chance to not only give back to the community but possibly save lives.  Tom Cleary features the opportunity given to them by Spectrum Health enrolling in a National Bone Marrow doner program.  

We talk about GR8 Sports with director Cara Jones. GR8 Sports, Great Kids Collaboration has kicked off with the mission to fund sports for students.