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District Communications & Marketing @HamiltonSchools | Retired Sports Anchor | Harig Creative Services LLC Founder | @UToledo Alum | @Lions Season Ticket Holder

Hamilton, MI
Joined October 2011
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7 months
Amon-Ra blows a kiss to the sore loser! 😎 #OnePride
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How cool is this? @umichbaseball head coach Erik Bakich on his recruiting philosophy: "We think our roster should look like the United States of America." Powerful stuff! (Via @espn )
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Here's Michigan State freshman, Aaron Henry moments ago addressing his encounter with Tom Izzo encounter in yesterday's game. "I was raised like that, my parents got on me like that. . . anything he throws at me I can handle." @FOX17
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Pretty cool moment here! After Michigan State's win over Bradley, Reggie Miller walked Cassius Winston back to the Spartan locker room. 👀
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John Beilein wishes Michigan State good luck ahead of their game against Minnesota then says, “I was going to say win one for the Big Ten...”
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2 years
A really cool quote here from Phil Martelli, in a world of validation. Easy guy to root for!
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3 years
Alabama men’s basketball coach Nate Oats issues a statement regarding winter sports in Michigan.
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Hear me out: high schools need to start having one game a year on a Friday at 12:30 or 1 pm for kids & most of the district to come & attend. Think of a ‘pep rally’ — only as an actual game. Maybe I’m way over my head here, just think it’d be cool to see! 🤷🏻‍♂️🏀
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Can: Go to a crowded mall, go to a casino, etc. Cannot: Play a sport with a mask on with safety procedures with fellow high school students. ... I can't just sit here and not question this.
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Seriously… Penei Sewell is 22 years of age. His leadership and energy is insane. Pure gold. 🤘🏼💪🏼
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There’s no better way to inform the students of a snow day than at the end of a big boys basketball win. Way to go, Dr. Lusk! Sophomore broadcaster Aiden Lynch with the call of the century on the live broadcast! 😂👏 Stay safe tomorrow, Hawkeyes!
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3 years
What do you mean this isn’t “cool” anymore? 😩😰
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Coopersville senior Ethan Coady with some powerful words in front of the House Oversight Committee. “Who thinks of me? Who thinks of thousands of kids who go home at night and feel trapped?”
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Mona Shores senior Devin Gibbs has passed away after a courageous battle with leukemia. Loved beyond words by all of his teammates & coaches. May he Rest In Peace. 💙
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4 years
I was watching this last night & didn’t think much of it. Now, it’s a perfect tribute.
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3 years
My family & I were involved in a car accident yesterday. Thankfully, we’re okay other than just being sore. Someone was watching out for us. 🙏🏼 Wasn’t going to post this, but think it’s a reminder to us all to cherish every moment & tell your loved ones that you love them! ❤️
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4 years
One of these flags for defensive pass interference was picked up, the other was not. 🤨🧐
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3 years
Some personal news to share. Thank you to @FOX17 , the viewers & every single one of you who have trusted me to cover your stories over the past three years! 🎥 West Michigan is, and will always be, home. ❤️
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5 years
Christin Stewart launched this one for his first career grand slam to give the @tigers a 7-4 lead after seven innings of play. What a moment. ⚾️ (Via @FOXSportsDet )
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4 years
Muskegon superstar & Mr. Football Cameron Martinez officially signs with Ohio State. 📝🏈
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4 years
Here's the end of the Daytona 500 - Denny Hamlin wins his third but the real story is Ryan Newman, who ended up on his roof after a scary crash at the finish.
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5 years
Tonight, I was at a high school basketball game that was a three point game with seconds left. During a timeout, two parents began yelling: “don’t screw this up refs!” And “quit blowing calls!” ..... this is why we have a shortage of officials. Be better than these parents. 😒
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3 years
More photos of the ‘Let Them Play’ rally at the state capitol.
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4 months
Honey, the grocery bill is going to be a little bit more expensive this month. Way to go, @meijer ! 😜 #OnePride
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3 years
You can't coach this - @FerrisFootball 's Jared Bernhardt escapes only to find CJ Jefferson on an insane throw! 👀
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3 years
A massive turnout at the state capitol today for the ‘Let Them Play’ rally against the postponement of winter sports. @FOX17
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3 years
The 'Let Them Play' coalition has released the following MHSAA fact sheet.
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3 years
New license plate is 🔥🔥🔥
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3 years
Kobe. Bufkin. A bucket at one end, steal at the other & finish with the beautiful slam. @umichbball is getting a great one. 🔥
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This is what it's all about - Grand Rapids Catholic Central product & Michigan State basketball player @marcusbingham0 is making a huge impact for the campers at the Xavier Tillman basketball camp. Particularly in the eyes of 12-year-old, Kylen Boindexter. 🏀👇👏🏻
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2 years
Check out Muskegon’s Kalil Pimpleton with the juggling effort on Hard Knocks tonight. So epic. 😂👏
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3 years
A lawsuit will be filed in the Michigan court of claims at 9 AM on Monday regarding winter sports in Michigan. The lead plaintiff will be the family of Mona Shores hockey player, Brennan Dethlof along with several other athletes who have cited scholarship/mental health issues.
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5 years
Former @umichbball standout, Ignas Brazdeikis had 30 points and eight rebounds in last night's NBA Summer League game.
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4 years
One of these days I'm going to go to a game with a camera & just focus on negative parents. I don't think a lot of them realize how bad they look screaming at officials, coaches, etc... it's actually sad.
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3 years
Just In: Official numbers from the state on rapid testing program of fall athletes (through Jan. 19): - 5,145 people in the program (athletes, coaches, etc.) - 57 people tested positive at one point - Just under 30,000 tests given in total - 99.8% of tests came back negative
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5 years
Have a feeling this was many Lions fans, eh @DetroitMoments ?
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4 years
When Tony Annese took over the @FerrisFootball program eight years ago, the Bulldogs were 35-45 in their last 80 games. In his 100 game tenure, Ferris is 85-15 and has won the GLIAC championship 4 of the last 6 seasons. Annese & QB Travis Russell join us tonight on FOX 17! 🏈
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Stephen A. Smith just said the Detroit Lions are the number one team in the NFC… that’s pretty awesome to hear from him. Video via ESPN First Take
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5 years
As if @FerrisFootball isn't busy enough preparing for tomorrow's National Championship, quarterback Jayru Campbell is up for the Harlon Hill trophy (D-II Player of the Year) which gets announced today at 4:30 PM ET. Here are his thoughts on being a finalist. 👇
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4 months
The most insane atmosphere ever. Wilder than my craziest expectations. I love you @fordfield & @Lions ❤️💪🏼 #AllGrit
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3 years
Some tragic news to pass along. @FOX17 has confirmed that former Unity Christian star athlete, TJ VanKoevering has passed away after a snowmobile accident that occurred on Friday night in Ottawa County. May he Rest In Peace.
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2 years
On my last day as a full-time sports anchor/reporter @FOX17 , I just wanted to say thank you one final time. At a time when trust is hard to come by, coaches, players, ADs & parents trusted us to tell their stories & I'm so grateful for that. It's a bittersweet day.
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3 years
Sheila Ford Hamp can barely even speak right now due to the overwhelming boos at Ford Field during the Calvin Johnson Hall of Fame ceremony.
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4 years
National Championship game ready. Good luck @CoachDuggs — Rocket Nation is watching & ready to hoist the trophy. 🚀💪🏼🔥 @BarstoolBigCat #GoRockets
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4 years
It's @HopeCollegeFB 's first time preparing for a playoff game since 2006 & @PStuursm is taking that seriously! "213 teams collected their equipment, 32 are playing for a national championship, you're in that field."
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3 years
I’ve already seen in two days how much sports mean to all of us. Everybody seems to be much happier and treating each other much nicer already. Please don’t tell me sports are just a game, so many people depend on this for many reasons. Let’s all stop taking this for granted.
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2 years
Peter Stuursma addressing 900 high school student-athletes today at the fourth annual OK Conference leadership summit — an outstanding message about not cutting corners, saying thank you & showing gratitude.
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7 months
NOOOO WAAYYYYY!!!!
@Lions
Detroit Lions
7 months
We'll see you on the sidelines pregame 🤟🤟 Check your DMs 😉
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4 years
The @AlbionMBB team is off to an 11-2 start, despite the emotional start to their season. "We're playing for Zach and the whole Winston family." ~ Junior Caden Ebeling said. 🏀 Full story:
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5 years
Something tells me Ohio State fans will like Cam Martinez, huh @Birm ? 👀 @OnMuskegon @FOX17
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Zach Harig
5 years
About time Lions fans wake up & realize the hell this guy has been through, or just keep calling him the problem, your choice.
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5 years
Here are the reactions of Henry's teammates, Kenny Goins and Matt McQuaid.
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4 years
Tomorrow, I start my career as a news reporter for the foreseeable future. Send prayers & good vibes that this sports guy survives. 🙏🏼
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6 years
Excited is an understatement. #LetsRoll
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The #Lions have hired Matt Patricia as the franchise’s new head coach:
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Perhaps one other play that was lost last night: @ToledoFB 's Mitch Guadagni finds Diontae Johnson who then jukes a VMI defender out of his shoes. 😳 @BCSNsports
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4 years
At halftime of last night’s game against Ypsilanti Lincoln, Grand Rapids Catholic Central received a little pep talk from Michigan State’s Cassius Winston & Mykel Bingham’s brother, Marcus. 👀
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6 months
Fiancé has a nice ring to it huh @CaitlinHughey ? 💍❤️ By the way, the families made the trip as well. Surprise! 🤠
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3 years
Kent County superintendents have written a letter to Governor Whitmer regarding the postponement of winter sports.
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6 years
Here's the moment @Lwoodside11 found out he was drafted by the @Bengals plus his thoughts! What a special moment & day for the now-former @ToledoFB quarterback. Hear the full story tonight at 10:30 on @BCSNsports !
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3 years
Governor Whitmer will speak this afternoon at 1:30 PM and some sort of update on winter sports is expected. Sources have indicated it will be good news with a potential Monday start date, but as we’ve all had to do over the past several months, we’ll wait and see.
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Look, I would never want to be in the MHSAA's shoes right now, but this is absolutely ridiculous. An 'all clear' for two days is such a tease for these kids & yet another blow for these fall athletes that have endured so, so much.
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Zach Harig
6 years
Former Toledo defensive lineman Ola Adeniyi ( @Love_Ola_9 ) is back at the Glass Bowl tonight! It was just announced today that he made the @steelers 53-man roster! 🚀 @BCSNsports
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4 years
For anyone who looks down on someone for a disability, please listen to this. Special Olympics athlete Kim Kenyon puts it into perspective. 🙌
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What an unbelievable job by the @wmwhitecaps front office and ownership to continue building for the future! Here are some renovations from the team website which are absolutely GLORIOUS. 😍 More from their website:
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Michigan men’s basketball coach Juwan Howard speaks out in support of winter sports.
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TE1! 🤘🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼
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4 years
What a moment for East Kentwood senior guard, Jamoni Jones - he's one of 16 players in the country selected to fly to Oakland in early April to work with Steph Curry. This is the announcement that came from Curry's instagram. 👀
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Zach Harig
2 years
Personal News: I am ecstatic to join Hamilton Community Schools as their District Communications Coordinator! I have been blessed with the best support system and can’t thank everyone enough for their support as we begin this new journey. I’m so excited to be a Hawkeye! 💛🙏🏼
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You simply don’t get crowds like this anymore in high school basketball. Shoutout to Hudsonville & Unity Christian! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
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3 years
It’s not uncommon to see female kickers in high school football, but it’s not often you see them record a tackle. Zeeland East senior Paige Westra had a nice hit on Friday night after her kickoff against Holland. 👀👊🏼
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8 years
@coleswindell rocked the stage today in Panama City Beach. #YouShouldBeHere 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
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5 years
Big @aafcommanders guy here in West Michigan. 🙌🏼 #TakeCommand
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SB Nation
5 years
Don't know what team in @TheAAF you should root for? Hope this helps!
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"We may look different or act different or act strange, but inside we're still a person. We still hangout with friends, go bowling, watch movies, we're still regular people." A full recap of tonight's 2nd annual @RallyRapids for @SpOlympicsMI hosted by the @gvsulakers ! 🏀
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3 years
I know exactly who needs to hear this, but I would like to make an announcement that there is zero reason, under any occurrence, that you should email a local sports anchor advocating for your son/daughter to get more recognition on TV. Thanks for your time.
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Pretty cool moment for @GVSUsoccer All-American & now @gvsuwbb senior Tara Lierman today as she knocks down the three. She's been a welcomed addition to the team since joining them, as you can tell by the other player's reactions. ⚓️
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Now THIS is awesome. A few members of the @FerrisFootball football team are dancing with kindergarteners at Minshew Elementary in McKinney, truly making these students’ day. @FOX17
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Video: @BHTigersbball 's Scooby Johnson alley-oops the ball to himself off of the backboard in tonight's 63-59 win over Otsego in the Regional Semifinal. 🤭
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@Draintheswam @NASCARonNBC This is by far the worst take I’ve ever seen on this entire app. And that says a lot. Congratulations.
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3 years
The Lions will introduce new general manager, Brad Holmes on Tuesday at 4 PM.
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4 years
Mason Opple is a three-sport athlete for @HopeAthletics . From MIAA offensive MVP honors with @HopeCollegeFB , to a .358 career hitter with the baseball team & now... playing big minutes for the @Hope_Basketball team. Full story tonight during FOX 17 sports at 10:45 PM! 🏀🏈⚾️
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3 years
Remembering TJ VanKoevering, who led Unity Christian to a state championship in football & basketball in his senior seasons in 2018-19.
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6 years
Check out Zia Cooke's reaction when she found out she had 14 rebounds today. Hysterical. 😂 @BCSNsports @TPSproud
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2 years
Here it is: the final few seconds of the Kalamazoo Central/Northview game. Kyler Vanderjagt hits the game winner with 1.8 seconds left to give the Wildcats the 54-52 win to send them to the state semifinals! 🔥
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2 years
I know I sound like a broken record at this point but we NEEEEEDD a shot clock in high school boys & girls basketball.
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6 years
I'd say @ToledoFB 's Cody Thompson ( @cthom1441 ) is back & better than ever. He's having himself a night. 😳 @BCSNsports
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Zach Harig
6 years
Thanks to @BCSNsports for an amazing four years - I wouldn’t trade it for the world. I’m so excited to become the weekend sports anchor at @FOX17 in Grand Rapids! I’m coming home. 🎥 Dreams do come true & prayers are answered! Thanks to everyone for your support! 🙏🏼
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1 year
WE HAVE ARRIVED 😂😂😂
@barstoolsports
Barstool Sports
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The superintendent announced a snow day to the student section at the end of a game and the student broadcaster gave the call of the century Chills.
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I am soooooo sick of these messages, please make them stop. Frustrated parents need to stop contacting me as if I haven’t been trying, contact somebody else, please.
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3 years
Another packed house tonight at Lubbers Stadium — there’s no place like it.
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The Anchor-Bone Classic is back tonight! No. 7 Grand Valley hosts No. 2 Ferris State at 7:00 PM in a battle of unbeaten teams at Lubbers Stadium. The atmosphere is going to be one-of-a-kind. Soak this up, West Michigan! 🔥🔥🔥
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Let me just say, it’s nearly impossible to root against Travis Russell. Remained at Ferris State despite being a backup behind Harlon Hill trophy winner, Jayru Campbell & now gets a big opportunity in his senior season against GVSU. 👀
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Main attorney in the 'Let Them Play' coalition lawsuit, Peter Ruddell: "They can go to the mall today, hangout indoors for hours and shop and eat and do whatever they want inside the mall, but they can't play sports in their high school." @FOX17
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3 years
Are you serious?! What a moment for South Christian alum & Yankee Springs PGA Pro Ben Cook. 😳
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Coopersville boys basketball players are planning a peaceful protest at the state capitol this Thursday at noon to fight for the winter sports season in the state of Michigan.
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Zach Harig
4 years
This is a tradition at Wyoming basketball home games but I was new to it - check out the PA announcer singing Johnny Cash's 'Ring of Fire' during a timeout! Great hospitality! 🔥🎙
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Zach Harig
6 years
A very cool moment as the @PburgAthletics girls soccer bus takes a trip through Hull Prairie Intermediate as hundreds of students & faculty cheer them on. @BCSNsports ⚽️⚽️⚽️
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Zach Harig
5 years
Here it is! The moment @ToledoFB 's Diontae Johnson went 66th overall to the @steelers ! #RocketsInTheNFL 🚀🚀🚀
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8 months
SHOCK THE WORLD!!!!
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Zach Harig
3 years
Ready to get to continue fighting for winter sports & hearing your stories - please feel free to email/message me with ideas about this.
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