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Lowell wrestlers grab 38-25 power win over Mishawaka (IN)

Mishawaka (IN) and Lowell have been taking turns crossing the Michigan/Indiana state lines to wrestle one another for a half dozen years. During that time, the traditional wrestling powers have also taken turns at being recognized nationally for their excellence on the mat. This year it was Lowell who entered the match as a defending […]

Tough Illinois dual, Lowell’s first test in journey to defend wrestling championship

Lowell wrestling coach R.J. Boudro was greeted with an apology upon his Red Arrows arrival at the Lockport Super Dual in Lockport, Illinois. Lockport wrestling coach Josh Oster expressed his regrets that Lowell had been scheduled to wrestle some of the tournament’s toughest competition. Boudro’s response was clear, “That’s what we traveled here for.” Lowell […]

Zeeland West earns second straight regional title with 30-27 win over Lowell

In the traditional style I formation or wishbone offenses, three yards usually resulted in a cloud of dust. In Zeeland, John Shillito’s wing-T, three yards oftentimes results in two points. The Dux converted on three of four two-point conversions in their Division 3 regional final against Lowell and that proved to be the difference in […]

Lowell rolls GR Christian 49-31 in district championship; next up undefeated Zeeland West

A second inauspicious start in as many weeks concluded with another happy ending Friday night at Lowell as the Red Arrows earned a Division 3 District Championship with a 49-31 win over Grand Rapids Christian. Lowell football coach Noel Dean described the 2014 post season opponents as a gauntlet of championship programs. “Last week it […]

Steed’s dramatic winning touchdown reception lifts Lowell to 28-27 pre-district win over East Grand Rapids

Lowell’s last pass completion of its pre district game against East Grand Rapids was also its first of the night to junior Gabe Steed. The Red Arrows’ leading receiver entered the game averaging 23.6 yards per catch. Steed did all of that and much more on a game-winning 73-yard pass- and-catch from Ryan Stevens with […]

Lowell rebounds from loss with 41-21 win over FH Central

  After being uncharacteristically swallowed up at Caledonia a week ago, Lowell was charged with refocusing for nearby OK White rival Forest Hills Central. A Ranger football team which defeated Caledonia 31-19 in week three. “I was a little concerned with what the mind set of our young football team would be after that loss […]

Caledonia methodically devours Lowell, 33-0

Many chuckled when Lowell coach Noel Dean proclaimed earlier in the week that his Red Arrow football team had no chance for victory against Caledonia. Those chuckles were replaced by dropped jaws Friday night as they watched the Fighting Scots methodically devour Lowell 33-0 at Ralph Myers Memorial Stadium. “Caledonia is awesome. They are well […]

Lowell secures playoff berth with 20-12 win over GR Christian

Qualifying for the MHSAA football playoffs doesn’t get old. Lowell, with its 20-12 win over Division 3 power and OK White Conference foe Grand Rapids Christian, secured its spot in the post season for a 16th straight season. “Some schools may take it for granted, but making the playoffs is  still special,” said Lowell football […]

Thrower leads Muskegon past Lowell, 28-21, in district championship game

Prior to Friday night’s district championship football game Muskegon football coach Shane Fairfield called it the state championship game before the state championship game. This would explain why he labeled the Big Reds 28-21district championship  victory over Lowell on Bob Perry Field one of the best wins of his career. The last time Fairfield made […]

Lowell overcomes Sailors’ fast start in 34-24 pre district win

A combined record of 31-5 made this Division 2 region arguably the toughest region in the state. The results in week one of the playoffs, however, were not as difficult  to predict. Pick the two schools who have done it before. Pick two schools whose programs have shared much success over a sustained period of […]