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@wzzm13 reporter, @13OYSL producer. Indiana native. @IUBloomington grad. Michigander since 2013. Husband. Cat dad. Bird nerd. Hoosiers, Colts, Cubs fan.

Grand Rapids, MI
Joined July 2012
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8 months
People don’t forget. #iuwbb
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@HuskGuys Hoosiers fan here. Mad respect to Nebraska. I know it’s not the season you guys want or expect, but we respect the heck out of y’all. Winning a game in front of that amazing crowd in that sacred building means more to us than you’ll ever know. Hope you guys right there ship.
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Finding out if Mike Penix is okay is Dr. Jerry Punch’s most important assignment since he pulled Rusty Wallace out of that burning car.
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Martha the Mop Lady
4 years
I’m not a doctor but the replay and hobble off didn’t look that bad?
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@RedditCFB I guess you could say their perfect season went up.... in Flames!
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9 months
Okay, I know I said not to say his name, but this could be fun! Any #iuwbb fans care to join me? @HoosiersConnect @IndianaWBB
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4 years
@CFBONFOX @IndianaOnBTN Indiana. No question.
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2 years
You all are entitled to your opinion on Tom Allen as a coach. But one thing that cannot be disputed is that Tom Allen is the best kind of person. If I’ve said it once, I’ve said it a thousand times. I’m proud this man is a representative of our university. @IndianaUniv #iufb
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2 years
Tom Allen goes out to the cart to express his best wishes to Tagavailoa.
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Matt Gard
8 months
@stormdavis4D I think the opposite. Indiana basketball fans have a passion for hoops that is unmatched in most of the country. If I were to be Caitlin inside Assembly Hall, I’d think to myself, “If I join the Fever, THESE would be MY fans.” I enjoy Caitlin and would welcome her in Indy. #iuwbb
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1 year
I don’t usually repost the competition. But when I do, it’s because I admire @HaleighVaughnWX ’s courage. 👏🏻
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FOX 17
1 year
Welcome back, @HaleighVaughnWX !!! Today is Haleigh’s first day back after having part of her thyroid removed due to cancer. She’ll have the latest Halloween forecast details for you tonight on FOX 17 News at 6!
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Matt Gard
2 years
When I tell you Carlson Munger Stadium is packed, I mean you could’ve been here 45 minutes and still not found a seat. Rockford vs. Grandville kicks off momentarily. @13OYSL @wzzm13
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3 years
Wow. @HopeCollegeWBB is going for their 60th straight win tonight. They started the game against Olivet off on a 22-0 run. It’s 28-2 in the 2nd. @JamalSpencerTV will have highlights tonight at 11 on @wzzm13 🏀🔵🟠
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Matt Gard
11 months
WATCH: Here's every touchdown (and one fumble recovery) from @GRCC_CougarsFB 's 35-0 win over Frankenmuth on Saturday. The Cougars will play Corunna at Ford Field in the Division 5 state championship game. @13OYSL @WolfConnor2 @Jamiwilliams107 @kellendixon @MillColeman
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Matt Gard
4 years
Just taken from our security cam on the northeast side of Grand Rapids. #wmiwx @glessens @laurahartmanwx @MikeBehrensWX
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Matt Gard
2 years
Okay, @IndianaFootball . Let’s make a deal. This time next year. You. Me. Charlotte, North Carolina. @DukesMayoBowl . Let’s see @CoachAllenIU covered in mayo. #iufb
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Matt Gard
8 years
Jenison HS, can you feel the sound? We're filming the @jenisonbands as they prepare their show. Watch @wzzm13 Thurs!
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10 years
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Matt Gard
9 years
A little @DetroitRedWings tradition at the @griffinshockey game. There's an octopus on the ice! #BringItBack http://t.co/sGxdlfBqBk
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Matt Gard
2 years
Tayte Vanderleest ( @tvanderleestt ) from Reeths-Puffer has signed his Letter of Intent to play for @CMU_Football next year. He follows in the footsteps of other Muskegon County greats — including @Coach_Kater . Tonight at 11 @JamalSpencerTV will have the story on @wzzm13 @13OYSL
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Matt Gard
2 years
“Tay Tay, it’s your turn to shine here.” - @TrayceJackson on @Tayvenjacksonn2 😭😭😭 #iubb 🤝 #iufb
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Matt Gard
2 years
Alex McLean TD makes it 34-14 Rockford over Grandville. 9:32 left in the 4th @wzzm13 @13OYSL
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Matt Gard
1 year
WATCH: West Ottawa was 1-5 a month ago, but they won their final three games, including a 34-22 game against East Kentwood tonight, and the Panthers are in the playoffs! @wopanthers @EastKentwoodFB @Casey_Joppie @kaydenforbes3
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Matt Gard
2 years
@IUBarstool Has to be the upset win over Illinois in the Big Ten Tournament last year. Going from probably not being into the tournament, to a bubble team, to one of the last few teams in was a really important turning point for the program and it couldn’t have happened without TJD.
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Matt Gard
4 years
If IU is playing a ranked @bigten team and there’s a review, the review has to favor the ranked team. It’s a little-known rule written in 1 pt. font on page 1,496 of the conference bylaws.
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Matt Gard
2 years
ONE GOOD THING: @GRWCFootball will play at Ford Field on Friday afternoon in the state finals against Negaunee. But for Falcons senior @jakerad704 , a state finals appearance is just the second-best news he's received lately.
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Matt Gard
5 years
Grant Pratt is one of the most inspirational people I’ve ever met. It was a privilege to tell the story of this new chapter in his life. All @Lowellredarrows fans should be proud.
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Matt Gard
4 years
The @wcatholicsports fish fry is lined up all the way around the school and down Bristol Ave. Customers at the front say they’ve waited around 45 mins for one of West Michigan’s favorite fish frys. Tonight at 11 on @wzzm13 hear from the manager who is humbled by the great turnout
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Matt Gard
2 years
FINAL SCORE: West Catholic 59, Negaunee 14. The Falcons are state champions for the first time since 2017. Congratulations @GRWCFootball ! @13OYSL @wzzm13
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Matt Gard
2 years
If you’re frustrated about #IUBB that’s okay. But hear me out. All that frustrated energy you’re feeling — put that energy into being EXCITED about #IUWBB . Buy a ticket. Shatter attendance records. Or curl up next to @BigTenNetwork tonight. SUPPORT THESE WOMEN!
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Indiana Women’s Basketball
2 years
Top 🔟 matchup at The Hall! 🆚 Maryland 💻: 📻: 📺: @BigTenNetwork
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Matt Gard
7 months
FINAL SCORE: West Ottawa defeats Byron Center 40-38. The Panthers are your regional champions! @wopanthers @WOPublicSchools @wottawagirlsbb @wzzm13 @13OYSL @markskoljrTV
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Matt Gard
2 years
Hundreds of students have gathered at @GVSU to honor the lives of those lost at @michiganstateu earlier this week.
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Matt Gard
4 years
Finally. Years of complaining about the refs has paid off. #IUFB @crimsonquarry @CrimsonCast
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Matt Gard
1 year
@IUBarstool Bowl game. Plain and simple. I don’t care if it’s the Bad Boy Mowers Succotash Bowl against a 5-7 Conference USA team. Give me a postseason. Better yet if they win. Better yet if @CoachAllenIU gets a Gatorade bath in whatever food the bowl is named after. In this case, succotash.
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Matt Gard
11 months
WATCH: Here are the big highlights from North Muskegon's history-making 28-27 win over P-W today in the regional title game. @NorthMuskegonFB @James_4_Young @cullen_bartos @drewbartos32 @anewville12 @Landonnm_11
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Matt Gard
8 months
Happy #NationalSigningDay2024 ! It’s a team affair at GR Catholic Central where several @GRCC_CougarsFB signed on the dotted line together. There are going to be several @GLIACsports football games between these guys in the very near future!
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Matt Gard
1 year
They were 3-6 last year but the @HCFBMaroons should be on your radar. Players tell me their new head coach @DaveAbberger brings a lot of energy to practice and Abberger believes he has the best QB in the OK Conference in Eli Boyce. Tune into @wzzm13 this week to hear from HC.
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Matt Gard
7 years
I’ll always be proud to be a Hoosier. Thank you @IUBloomington for giving me the tools to make my dreams come true. Happy #IUDay @IUFoundation
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Matt Gard
2 years
NEXT UP: @GRWCFootball takes on Negaunee in the Division 6 Championship game. West Catholic is taking the field soon. @wzzm13 @13OYSL
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Matt Gard
3 years
HISTORY! Muskegon Heights wins its first playoff game in 11 years. 66-42 over Holton. @wzzm13 @13oysl @mhsaafb #mhsaafb #playoffs
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Matt Gard
8 months
Also, wonderful finally getting to meet IU treasures @B89Adam and @AmandaPavelka3 pre-game. Thanks for coming to find us ♥️
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Matt Gard
6 years
Be nice to someone today. As a matter of fact, be nice to everyone today.
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Matt Gard
7 years
This guy. Liam Putz. With ice in his veins hits a 36-yd FG to put @GRWCatholic up 10-7. 5 mins in 2nd. #13oysl @wzzm13 @13OYSL
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Matt Gard
4 years
A crowd in downtown Grand Rapids erupts into cheers after police take a knee with protesters.
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Matt Gard
1 year
The defending champions from @SCsailorFB are hoping senior leaders like @jake_vermaas can help propel them to another successful season 🏈
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Matt Gard
2 years
ONE GOOD THING: What started as a fishing trip ended with an idea that helps guarantee that all @WOPublicSchools students will get a hot meal at lunch time.
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Matt Gard
9 months
FINAL SCORE: Rockford beats East Kentwood 61-56. That was one of the loudest crowds I’ve seen at a high school hoops game in quite some time. Great showing from both fan bases. The Rams are in sole possession of first in the OK Red. @RockRamsHoops @eksports_org
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Matt Gard
5 years
One last stop for the day! @Jen1sonFootball is looking to improve on last year’s playoff run
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Matt Gard
9 years
I enjoyed conspiring w/ @FBHWProducer & @freebeergregg against the rest of the @wzzm13 & @fbhw team today! Good work! http://t.co/lZ7Fsssf2j
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Matt Gard
9 years
Really enjoyed meeting @TomCat_33 at the @griffinshockey Great Skate Winterfest! #GoGRG
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Matt Gard
4 years
In case @IndianaFootball fans are down for a road trip next year, the season opener seems like a good chance to go to Kinnick and show Gary Barta what a quality IU win looks like. #NeverForget @TheMopLady @crimsonquarry @CrimsonCast @Hoosier_Huddle @ChronicHoosier @CFBPlayoff
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Matt Gard
4 years
Ok... Who bought a cutout of the surrender cobra guy at Michigan Stadium? Is this the best trolling EVER from a Spartan fan against the Wolverines?
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Matt Gard
2 years
Spartan Strong. 💚🤍 #msu
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Matt Gard
1 year
@IUBarstool Really pleased and impressed with the defense. I’m genuinely glad this game isn’t 42-0 and I’m ready to bid the Big Ten East adieu
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Matt Gard
1 year
WATCH: Grandville is off to face Rockford in the district championship game next week after the Dawgs won a thriller tonight against Hudsonville. @GrandvilleFB @EastonSuidinski @JaydenTankTerry
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Matt Gard
8 months
FINAL SCORE: Hudsonville defeats East Kentwood in boys basketball 56-48. @HudsonvilleBB @HoopsEk @eksports_org @markskoljrTV @13OYSL @wzzm13
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Matt Gard
8 months
@infieldflygrl It’s fun to celebrate people who are good athletes. It’s important to celebrate athletes who are good people.
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Matt Gard
2 years
FINAL: The Hudsonville Eagles are district champions in division one after defeating Zeeland West 59-51. @JamalSpencerTV @markskoljrTV @wzzm13 @13oysl @HoopHudsonville
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Matt Gard
8 years
I love springer spaniels, so @LaurenStanton13 's dog Izzy is perfect! #NationalDogDay
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Matt Gard
1 year
WATCH: GR Catholic Central is now 5-1 after a 48-3 win over Kenowa Hills in our "Fan Vote Game" this week. @kellendixon @WolfConnor2 @Jamiwilliams107 @GRCC_CougarsFB
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Matt Gard
8 years
Its all about the fundamentals! @jenisonbands @wzzm13 I
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Matt Gard
7 years
CALDER CUP CHAMPIONS @wzzm13
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Matt Gard
6 years
What a great view of the Grand! Happy birthday, @CityBuilt
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Matt Gard
4 years
UNBELIEVABLE. @fhcrangerball beats @RockRamsHoops to move on in districts after a missed buzzer beater by the Rams. Incredible effort by both schools. Again, @JamalSpencerTV will have highlights at 11 on @wzzm13
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Matt Gard
2 years
Nothing like ice cream to cap off an 80-degree day, right? The 73 people in line right now at Frosty Boy in Grand Rapids sure seem to think so! 🍦😯
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Matt Gard
9 months
@AssemblyCall It’s the angry mob for me. IUMBB is not playing at the desired level right now. However, there’s one thing we should already be aware of as a fan base: Fan impatience can cause a university to fire its way into a MUCH worse situation — one that takes YEARS to recover from.
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Matt Gard
3 years
One quarter is in the books at this MIAA Tournament game at DeVos Fieldhouse. @HopeCollegeWBB leads St. Mary’s 26-13. @JamalSpencerTV will have the highlights tonight at 11 on @wzzm13 🏀
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Matt Gard
8 years
Literally every time I hear the word "potatoes" now I'm programmed to call them "bodadoes." Thanks @FBHWProducer
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Matt Gard
8 months
In a HIGHLY unusual moment, both Addi Hovey and Anyieth Nhial became 1,000 point scorers tonight and they shared this moment together. Hear from them both tonight at 11 on 13 On Your Side. @wzzm13 @13oysl @markskoljrTV
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Matt Gard
10 years
I think this is so cool! Check out how they put the ice back on at @VanAndelArena after a concert! @griffinshockey http://t.co/JfMXyGsTTI
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Matt Gard
8 years
Love the new lighting of our newly renovated @Wzzm13 information center! Hoping to show it off on air soon. Stay tuned!
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Matt Gard
7 years
Thanks @cynthiakneibel for talking to me about the new @GRWCatholic Alumni Plaza! Have a good first day back!
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Matt Gard
10 years
Thanks to Griff of the @griffinshockey , Crash of the @wmwhitecaps & the kids I pushed over to get this pic #kidding http://t.co/Tvi3h6hEn2
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5 years
This is pretty incredible. Hundreds, maybe thousands of people are watching the Lilley Mansion move down the main drag in Spring Lake to its new home downtown @wzzm13
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Matt Gard
7 years
Here at Sixth Street Park, the Grand River is ANGRY! Stay out! @wzzm13
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Matt Gard
1 year
WATCH: Whitehall defeats Hastings 56-28 and they are 3-0 going into the Battle For The Bell against Montague next week. @kstrattt @trannonaylor @CamFallThompson @ryangoodrichh
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Matt Gard
2 years
Third TD of the night for Ryan Ahern. Rockford leads Grandville 20-6 with 3:59 in the 2nd @wzzm13 @13OYSL
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Matt Gard
6 years
At 7:52 a.m. I was voter number 25 at Grand Rapids precinct number 43. #iVoted ! @wzzm13
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1 year
@IUBarstool Good, actually! PROS: -Played with tenacity -Second half shutout -Covered the spread -QB1 looks good -Skill players look good -No more dealing with UL fans CONS: -Gotta get off to better starts -Offensive play calls sus at times
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Matt Gard
8 years
Hey @McDonalds_MI , you sure do know how to make us holiday workin' folks smile 😌 @laurahartmanwx
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Matt Gard
2 years
FINAL SCORE: Grandville defeats West Ottawa 47-45 after an amazing comeback by the Panthers falls short. Great effort from both teams. @wopanthers @GrandvilleDawgs @wzzm13 @13OYSL @markskoljrTV
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Matt Gard
8 years
Cookin pizza on the @wzzm13 grill in February at 7 am is no where near the weirdest thing I've done #NationalPizzaDay 🍕
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Matt Gard
9 years
Happy National S'mores Day!!! @meijer http://t.co/Iga3IahnJC
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Matt Gard
1 year
The @HartPirates are 2-0 after defeating @wcpspride 52-28. Both of these teams have been looking much better these last few years.
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Matt Gard
3 years
Gameday at the Gard house! @IndianaFootball vs. Iowa and @OhioFootball vs. Syracuse. LET’S GO!!! #LEO #OUohYeah 🔴⚪️🔴⚪️🟢⚪️🟢⚪️
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Matt Gard
2 years
🏈 The helmets are polished and the crews are set! The most wonderful time of the year has arrived! @13OYSL returns for another award-winning season of the best high school football highlights in West Michigan! Tune in to @wzzm13 tonight at 11 for all the action!
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Matt Gard
9 years
That awkward moment when you go for a high five and your buddy goes for a fist bump @LaurenStanton13 @DanHarland
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Matt Gard
7 months
FINAL SCORE: West Catholic defeats Unity Christian 44-31. The Falcons go on to face the winner of our next game here in the Sparta regional — either Fremont or Spring Lake. @GRWCathletics @GRWCWomensHoops @13OYSL @wzzm13
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Matt Gard
3 years
@EricLloyd You know what they say, you can’t make a burger if you don’t squash the beef.
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Matt Gard
7 years
Early favorite. "Who Let The Dogs Out?" Kenn Vidro from Grandville! #BeOn13 #ArtPrize
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Matt Gard
3 years
@coachdmc Hoosier nation is gonna miss you, but we’re grateful for all you’ve done for Indiana University and we can’t wait to see what you’ll accomplish. And don’t worry about your boys. We’ve got their backs. 🔴⚪️🔴⚪️🏈
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Matt Gard
2 years
END 1ST: Ryan Ahern gets his second TD of the night. Rockford now leads Grandville 13-0 at the Ted. @13OYSL @wzzm13
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