--- title: "Grand Rapids Sports" url: https://www.heregrandrapids.com/sports-grand-rapids-mi/ date: 2026-06-22T16:26:24-04:00 modified: 2026-06-22T16:26:24-04:00 author: "" site: "HERE Grand Rapids" attribution: "HERE Grand Rapids" --- # Grand Rapids Sports *Source: [HERE Grand Rapids](https://www.heregrandrapids.com/sports-grand-rapids-mi/) — June 22, 2026 by * SPORTS Kent Sports Coverage — Game Day, Game Week, High School, Golf, Hunting, Fishing ● Grand Valley State University — Calvin University ● High School Sports: Bengals, Red Hawks, Phoenix, Ravens ● Kent Sports Coverage — Game Day, Game Week, High School, Golf, Hunting, Fishing ● Grand Valley State University — Calvin University ● High School Sports: Bengals, Red Hawks, Phoenix, Ravens ● Grand Rapids MI Sports # Grand Rapids Sports — Every Game, Live High school, college, and pro sports coverage for Kent. Game Day, Game Week, scores, and the sports that matter HERE. [Game Day](#game-day) [Game Week](#game-week) [High School](#high-school) [Golf](#golf) [Hunting](#hunting) [Fishing](#fishing) [NIL](#nil) Presenting Sponsor Your Logo Here Reach every sports fan in Grand Rapids — become the presenting sponsor of HERE Sports. [Become a Sponsor](/section-sponsorship/?section=sports&tier=presenting) [View all sponsorship options](/advertise/) Kent hosts a deep sports ecosystem in the West Michigan Michigan corridor, spanning 12 high schools and 6 college and university program. The seasonal calendar runs from the first Friday night kickoff of August through a late-spring finale. Fall drives football and volleyball under **Michigan High School Athletic Association** governance; winter shifts to hardwood basketball and wrestling; spring delivers baseball, softball, soccer, track, and tennis. Few West Michigan counties match the density of competition nights per week, the breadth of classifications in play, or the decades of local rivalry that fill bleachers every season. The local prep schools include **Ottawa Hills High School** (Bengals), **Union High School** (Red Hawks), **Innovation Central High School** (Phoenix), **City High-Middle School** (Ravens), **Forest Hills Central High School** (Rangers), **Forest Hills Northern High School** (Huskies), **Forest Hills Eastern High School** (Hawks), **East Kentwood High School** (Falcons), **Catholic Central High School** (Cougars), **East Grand Rapids High School** (Pioneers), **Northview High School** (Wildcats), **West Catholic High School** (Falcons). At the collegiate level: **Grand Valley State University** (GLIAC); **Calvin University** (MIAA); **Aquinas College** (WHAC); **Cornerstone University** (WHAC); **Grand Rapids Community College** (MCCAA); **Davenport University** (WHAC). The **Michigan High School Athletic Association (MHSAA)** classifies county schools across multiple competitive tiers, each with its own playoff bracket and state-title path. **Friday Night Football** anchors fall culture: lights burn on multiple county fields simultaneously, and local rivalries draw regional attention each October. Recruiting and **NIL** activity continue to reshape decisions at every county program. **HEREGrandRapids** covers every layer of Grand Rapids sports: MHSAA varsity scores and playoff brackets, college game previews and standings, pro team results and recruiting and NIL news from every local program. We track the Friday night scoreboard from one end of Kent to the other, the coaching changes that reshape programs, and the student-athletes making their case for the next level. If it happens on a Grand Rapids field, court, diamond, or fairway — it’s HERE. SPONSOR Sponsor the Sports section — reach Kent fans every day [Become a Sponsor](/section-sponsorship/?section=sports) Live Updates ## Sports Now [All Sports News →](/category/sports/) Sports coverage is coming. [Submit a story tip →](/contact/?topic=tips) SPONSOR Sponsor Pro & College Sports coverage — reach Grand Rapids fans [Become a Sponsor](/section-sponsorship/?section=sports&tier=pro-college) Regional Teams ## Pro & College Sports Pro Sports Pro team coverage coming soon for Grand Rapids. College Sports Grand Valley State University GLIAC Calvin University MIAA Aquinas College WHAC Cornerstone University WHAC Grand Rapids Community College MCCAA Davenport University WHAC SPONSOR Become the Game Day Presenting Sponsor — live game coverage, scores, previews [Become a Sponsor](/game-day-sponsorship/) Today’s Games ## Game Day Live coverage of today’s games across Kent. Scores, previews, and play-by-play from the fields, courts, and tracks that matter here. [Go to Game Day →](https://www.heregrandrapids.com/game-day-grand-rapids-mi/) Game Day coverage posts here on game days. [View Game Day →](https://www.heregrandrapids.com/game-day-grand-rapids-mi/) SPONSOR Sponsor Game Week — weekly sports preview coverage for Kent [Become a Sponsor](/game-day-sponsorship/?tier=game-week) Weekly Preview ## Game Week Preview the week ahead. Matchups, rankings, and what to watch as Kent teams take the field, the court, and the track. [Preview the Week →](https://www.heregrandrapids.com/game-week-grand-rapids-mi/) Game Week previews publish weekly throughout the season. [View Game Week →](https://www.heregrandrapids.com/game-week-grand-rapids-mi/) SPONSOR Sponsor High School Sports — connect with every Kent fan base [Become a Sponsor](/section-sponsorship/?section=hs-sports) Kent Schools ## High School Sports [Go to High School + NIL →](https://www.heregrandrapids.com/high-school-grand-rapids-mi/) [Ottawa Hills High School Bengals Grand Rapids Public Schools View School →](https://www.heregrandrapids.com/schools/ottawa-hills-high-school/) [Union High School Red Hawks Grand Rapids Public Schools View School →](https://www.heregrandrapids.com/schools/union-high-school/) [Innovation Central High School Phoenix Grand Rapids Public Schools View School →](https://www.heregrandrapids.com/schools/innovation-central-high-school/) [City High-Middle School Ravens Grand Rapids Public Schools View School →](https://www.heregrandrapids.com/schools/city-high-middle-school/) [Forest Hills Central High School Rangers Forest Hills Public Schools View School →](https://www.heregrandrapids.com/schools/forest-hills-central-high-school/) [Forest Hills Northern High School Huskies Forest Hills Public Schools View School →](https://www.heregrandrapids.com/schools/forest-hills-northern-high-school/) [Forest Hills Eastern High School Hawks Forest Hills Public Schools View School →](https://www.heregrandrapids.com/schools/forest-hills-eastern-high-school/) [East Kentwood High School Falcons Kentwood Public Schools View School →](https://www.heregrandrapids.com/schools/east-kentwood-high-school/) [Catholic Central High School Cougars Diocese of Grand Rapids (Private) View School →](https://www.heregrandrapids.com/schools/catholic-central-high-school/) [East Grand Rapids High School Pioneers East Grand Rapids Public Schools View School →](https://www.heregrandrapids.com/schools/east-grand-rapids-high-school/) [Northview High School Wildcats Northview Public Schools View School →](https://www.heregrandrapids.com/schools/northview-high-school/) [West Catholic High School Falcons Diocese of Grand Rapids (Private) View School →](https://www.heregrandrapids.com/schools/west-catholic-high-school/) NIL **Name, Image & Likeness** — We cover NIL deals, opportunities, and athlete stories from Kent schools and local college programs. Student athletes, coaches, and boosters: this is your space. [NIL Coverage →](https://www.heregrandrapids.com/high-school-grand-rapids-mi/) SPONSOR Become the Golf Report Presenting Sponsor — ideal for courses, clubs, and pro shops [Become a Sponsor](/section-sponsorship/?section=golf) Local & National Golf ## Golf Report Grand Rapids’s golf scene — course conditions, local tournaments, PGA and LIV coverage, club news, and handicap stories from West Michigan. [Full Golf Report →](https://www.heregrandrapids.com/golf-grand-rapids-mi/) Golf Report coverage coming soon. Submit a story or course update. [Submit a Golf Story →](/contact/?topic=golf-report) SPONSOR Become the Hunting Report Presenting Sponsor — ideal for outfitters, ranges, and gear shops [Become a Sponsor](/section-sponsorship/?section=hunting) Season & WMA Updates ## Hunting Report Season updates, WMA profiles, harvest data, and gear reviews for hunters across Kent and the West Michigan Michigan. [Full Hunting Report →](https://www.heregrandrapids.com/hunting-grand-rapids-mi/) Hunting Report coverage coming soon. Submit a season update. [Submit an Update →](/contact/?topic=hunting-report) SPONSOR Become the Fishing Report Presenting Sponsor — ideal for bait shops, marinas, and guides [Become a Sponsor](/section-sponsorship/?section=fishing) Local Waters ## Fishing Report Reeds Lake — East Grand Rapids, Long Lake — north of Grand Rapids, Wabasis Lake, Array, Array — local catches, water conditions, species reports, and gear recommendations for Kent anglers. Tournament results, guide reports, and gear reviews from the West Michigan. No fishing reports yet — be the first to submit one. 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