Brian Calloway
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Sports writer at Lansing State Journal. Eastern Michigan graduate, Coloma native, father, big baseball fan. Dabble as youth sports coach on the side.
The state tournament run had a familiar road block in the quarterfinals, but Pewamo-Westphalia was proud of its latest deep tournament run
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Pewamo-Westphalia volleyball shows growth, fight in latest run to quarterfinal
Pirates have season ended by Kalamazoo Christian for a third straight year.
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November 19, 2025 at 4:13 AM
The state tournament run had a familiar road block in the quarterfinals, but Pewamo-Westphalia was proud of its latest deep tournament run
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P-W drops fourth set 25-23
Pirates scored seven straight to take a lead but ended up falling.
Pirates scored seven straight to take a lead but ended up falling.
November 19, 2025 at 1:38 AM
P-W drops fourth set 25-23
Pirates scored seven straight to take a lead but ended up falling.
Pirates scored seven straight to take a lead but ended up falling.
P-W drops the third set 25-15. Kalamazoo Christian gets the final 11 points.
November 19, 2025 at 1:10 AM
P-W drops the third set 25-15. Kalamazoo Christian gets the final 11 points.
P-W drops second set 25-12 to Kalamazoo Christian
KC closed set by taking nine of final 10 points
KC closed set by taking nine of final 10 points
November 19, 2025 at 12:48 AM
P-W drops second set 25-12 to Kalamazoo Christian
KC closed set by taking nine of final 10 points
KC closed set by taking nine of final 10 points
P-W takes opening set 25-12 over Kalamazoo Christian
Pirates ended set with nine straight points
Pirates ended set with nine straight points
November 19, 2025 at 12:27 AM
P-W takes opening set 25-12 over Kalamazoo Christian
Pirates ended set with nine straight points
Pirates ended set with nine straight points
P-W volleyball about to get going against Kalamazoo Christian in a D3 state quarterfinal
November 19, 2025 at 12:05 AM
P-W volleyball about to get going against Kalamazoo Christian in a D3 state quarterfinal
Grand Ledge state champion wrestler Logan Tollison finds home close to home by signing with Michigan State www.lansingstatejournal.com/story/sports...
Grand Ledge state champion wrestler Logan Tollison signs with Michigan State
Tollison heads into final season of high school as defending Division 1 heavyweight state champion.
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November 18, 2025 at 3:08 PM
Grand Ledge state champion wrestler Logan Tollison finds home close to home by signing with Michigan State www.lansingstatejournal.com/story/sports...
Career scoring game in win over Western Michigan 'just the beginning' for MSU women's basketball's Isa Alexander as she finds her rhythm again after two seasons of being sidelined by injuries
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Career scoring game 'just the beginning' for MSU women's basketball's Isa Alexander
In fourth game back after being sidelined for two seasons, senior had a career-high 20 points in Spartans' win over WMU.
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November 16, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Career scoring game in win over Western Michigan 'just the beginning' for MSU women's basketball's Isa Alexander as she finds her rhythm again after two seasons of being sidelined by injuries
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Isa Alexander's career scoring game helps Michigan State women's basketball rout Western Michigan and get to 4-0 www.lansingstatejournal.com/story/sports...
Isa Alexander's career scoring game helps MSU women's basketball get to 4-0
Senior forward had a career-high 20 points in No. 24 Spartans' win over Broncos.
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November 16, 2025 at 8:59 PM
Isa Alexander's career scoring game helps Michigan State women's basketball rout Western Michigan and get to 4-0 www.lansingstatejournal.com/story/sports...
FINAL: No. 24 MSU women 98, Western Michigan 44
Isa Alexander had a career-high 20 points, Grace VanSlooten had 19 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists and Kennedy Blair had 14 points, 8 rebounds and 8 assists as Spartans move to 4-0
Isa Alexander had a career-high 20 points, Grace VanSlooten had 19 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists and Kennedy Blair had 14 points, 8 rebounds and 8 assists as Spartans move to 4-0
November 16, 2025 at 8:43 PM
FINAL: No. 24 MSU women 98, Western Michigan 44
Isa Alexander had a career-high 20 points, Grace VanSlooten had 19 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists and Kennedy Blair had 14 points, 8 rebounds and 8 assists as Spartans move to 4-0
Isa Alexander had a career-high 20 points, Grace VanSlooten had 19 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists and Kennedy Blair had 14 points, 8 rebounds and 8 assists as Spartans move to 4-0
Theryn Hallock caps a big third quarter for MSU by banking in a half-court 3-pointer as time expires.
MSU leads Western Michigan 78-29
MSU leads Western Michigan 78-29
November 16, 2025 at 8:23 PM
Theryn Hallock caps a big third quarter for MSU by banking in a half-court 3-pointer as time expires.
MSU leads Western Michigan 78-29
MSU leads Western Michigan 78-29
Spartans on a 15-2 run over the last 3:55 and have a 60-27 lead over Western Michigan with 4:25 left in 3rd quarter.
November 16, 2025 at 8:13 PM
Spartans on a 15-2 run over the last 3:55 and have a 60-27 lead over Western Michigan with 4:25 left in 3rd quarter.
HALF: MSU women 45, Western Michigan 22
Broncos outscored MSU, 17-14, in the 2nd quarter.
Big first half for Grace VanSlooten, who had 15 points (7-of-10) from field and 7 rebounds and 3 assists. Kennedy Blair has 6 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists for Spartans.
Broncos outscored MSU, 17-14, in the 2nd quarter.
Big first half for Grace VanSlooten, who had 15 points (7-of-10) from field and 7 rebounds and 3 assists. Kennedy Blair has 6 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists for Spartans.
November 16, 2025 at 7:52 PM
HALF: MSU women 45, Western Michigan 22
Broncos outscored MSU, 17-14, in the 2nd quarter.
Big first half for Grace VanSlooten, who had 15 points (7-of-10) from field and 7 rebounds and 3 assists. Kennedy Blair has 6 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists for Spartans.
Broncos outscored MSU, 17-14, in the 2nd quarter.
Big first half for Grace VanSlooten, who had 15 points (7-of-10) from field and 7 rebounds and 3 assists. Kennedy Blair has 6 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists for Spartans.
End 1st: MSU women 31, Western Michigan 5
Grace VanSlooten has 9 points and 4 rebounds, Rashunda Jones has 8 points and Kennedy Blair has 5 rebounds and 4 assists.
MSU has 10 assists and 13 made baskets and just two turnovers
Grace VanSlooten has 9 points and 4 rebounds, Rashunda Jones has 8 points and Kennedy Blair has 5 rebounds and 4 assists.
MSU has 10 assists and 13 made baskets and just two turnovers
November 16, 2025 at 7:27 PM
End 1st: MSU women 31, Western Michigan 5
Grace VanSlooten has 9 points and 4 rebounds, Rashunda Jones has 8 points and Kennedy Blair has 5 rebounds and 4 assists.
MSU has 10 assists and 13 made baskets and just two turnovers
Grace VanSlooten has 9 points and 4 rebounds, Rashunda Jones has 8 points and Kennedy Blair has 5 rebounds and 4 assists.
MSU has 10 assists and 13 made baskets and just two turnovers
11-0 run to start play for Spartans featuring six points from Rashunda Jones leads to an early Western Michigan timeout.
8:02 to play in 1st quarter.
8:02 to play in 1st quarter.
November 16, 2025 at 7:06 PM
11-0 run to start play for Spartans featuring six points from Rashunda Jones leads to an early Western Michigan timeout.
8:02 to play in 1st quarter.
8:02 to play in 1st quarter.
MSU women’s basketball about to get going against Western Michigan at Breslin Center
November 16, 2025 at 6:59 PM
MSU women’s basketball about to get going against Western Michigan at Breslin Center
Brady Leonard wanted a little something different after previously being the QB for Portland St. Patrick.
He got his wish and his switch to running back and his ability to play linebacker has played a role in the Shamrocks' strong 2025
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He got his wish and his switch to running back and his ability to play linebacker has played a role in the Shamrocks' strong 2025
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Brady Leonard's move off QB helps fuel success for Portland St. Patrick football
Senior had three rushing scores for Shamrocks in 8-man Division 2 state semifinal victory over Deckerville.
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November 16, 2025 at 12:41 AM
Brady Leonard wanted a little something different after previously being the QB for Portland St. Patrick.
He got his wish and his switch to running back and his ability to play linebacker has played a role in the Shamrocks' strong 2025
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He got his wish and his switch to running back and his ability to play linebacker has played a role in the Shamrocks' strong 2025
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Four downs from Portland St. Patrick football's state semifinal win over Deckerville www.lansingstatejournal.com/story/sports...
Four downs from Portland St. Patrick football's state semifinal win over Deckerville
Portland St. Patrick advances to state title game with 36-15 win over reigning 8-man Division 1 champion Deckerville.
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November 15, 2025 at 8:38 PM
Four downs from Portland St. Patrick football's state semifinal win over Deckerville www.lansingstatejournal.com/story/sports...
Final: Portland St. Patrick 36, Deckerville 15
Shamrocks headed to the 8-man D2 final
Shamrocks headed to the 8-man D2 final
November 15, 2025 at 7:58 PM
Final: Portland St. Patrick 36, Deckerville 15
Shamrocks headed to the 8-man D2 final
Shamrocks headed to the 8-man D2 final
Deckerville gets a TD with 38.8 to play.
Portland St. Patrick 36, Deckerville 15
Portland St. Patrick 36, Deckerville 15
November 15, 2025 at 7:54 PM
Deckerville gets a TD with 38.8 to play.
Portland St. Patrick 36, Deckerville 15
Portland St. Patrick 36, Deckerville 15
Hudson King with a 1-yard TD run. 2-point conversion good
PSP 36, Deckerville 7
5:42 4th
PSP 36, Deckerville 7
5:42 4th
November 15, 2025 at 7:46 PM
Hudson King with a 1-yard TD run. 2-point conversion good
PSP 36, Deckerville 7
5:42 4th
PSP 36, Deckerville 7
5:42 4th
End 3rd:: Portland St. Patrick 28, Deckerville 7
November 15, 2025 at 7:35 PM
End 3rd:: Portland St. Patrick 28, Deckerville 7
Brady Leonard with his third TD run of day. Jerryd Scheurer added a 2-point conversion run
6:37 3rd
Portland St. Patrick 28, Deckerville 7
6:37 3rd
Portland St. Patrick 28, Deckerville 7
November 15, 2025 at 7:24 PM
Brady Leonard with his third TD run of day. Jerryd Scheurer added a 2-point conversion run
6:37 3rd
Portland St. Patrick 28, Deckerville 7
6:37 3rd
Portland St. Patrick 28, Deckerville 7
Jesse Kubacki with a long TD catch 54 seconds into the second half for Deckerville. He slipped behind defense and reeled in the catch for the score.
PSP 20, Deckerville 7
PSP 20, Deckerville 7
November 15, 2025 at 7:13 PM
Jesse Kubacki with a long TD catch 54 seconds into the second half for Deckerville. He slipped behind defense and reeled in the catch for the score.
PSP 20, Deckerville 7
PSP 20, Deckerville 7
HALF: Portland St. Patrick 20, Deckerville 0
November 15, 2025 at 6:51 PM
HALF: Portland St. Patrick 20, Deckerville 0