The first round of the OK Red Conference Tournament pitted the Hudsonville Eagles against the West Ottawa Panthers. Six days earlier, on May 11th, West Ottawa had gone to Hudsonville and knocked off the Eagles in a 2-1 thrilling upset. Now, on the 17th, the Panthers looked to defend their home field as they took [...]

Senior Night is always a special moment to honor the seniors and what they’ve accomplished over their careers at West Ottawa. Tuesday night was Senior Night for the Panthers as they prepared to host Muskegon (ranked last in the conference). Some may have said this game was an automatic win for West Ottawa, but the [...]

The Ottawa-Kent Conference (Red Division) is known across the state as one of the strongest conferences around. This stereotype especially holds true for girls soccer. If a team can win the OK Red, they can beat pretty much anyone. This season’s OK Red campaign for the Girls Varsity Soccer team started off on a low [...]

Monday 3.12 Outdoors – 3:15-5:30 – South Practice Fields or Indoors –  5-7 PM – South Gym   Tuesday 3.13 VARSITY ONLY – 6:15 AM – North Gym Outdoors - 3:15-5:30 PM- South Practice Fields or Indoors –  7-9 PM – South Gym   Wednesday 3.14 VARSITY ONLY – 6:15 AM – North Gym Outdoors - 3:15-5:30 PM- [...]

TRY-OUT EXPECTATIONS   Coaches will evaluate the following during try-out week:   Physical Ability – speed, strength, and overall fitness. “Are you physically capable of playing soccer at maximum intensity for an extended period of time?” Technical Ability – skills and abilities both on and off the ball. “Do you demonstrate proper technique? Can you perform basic [...]