West Catholic Football Update

West Catholic Football Update

This podcast is dedicated to West Catholic Community and the players who wore the uniform. Building Champions - Pursuing Championships. State Champions: 2010, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017 State Runner-Up: 1979, 2012 Head Coach: Landon Grove (first season 2022-2023) landongrove@grwestcatholic.org Website: https://grwestcatholicsports.org/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/GRWCFootball/about/?ref=page_internal Instagram https://www.instagram.com/grwcfootball/ Twitter https://twitter.com/GRWCFootball 2022 Schedule *OK Blue Grand Rapids, Michigan Aug. 26 – Edwardsburg (7 p.m. at Hope College) Sept. 1 – at Ferndale *Sept. 9 – at Spring Lake *Sept. 16 – Holland Christian *Sept. 23 – Allendale (Homecoming) *Sept. 30 – at Hamilton *Oct. 7 – at Fruitport *Oct. 14 – Coopersville *Oct. 21 – Unity Christian

Episodes

June 12, 2023 10 mins
In his first West Catholic Football Update podcast of the 2023 season, head coach Landon Grove talks about everything fans can expect this summer before the first game of the season vs. Edwardsburg.

The team is coming off a State Championship in Division 6 of the MHSAA.

In 2023 they will return to Division 5.

On this "prelude" episode, the second-year coach is joined by West Catholic content strategist John Gonzalez. They talk about s...
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On Episode 15 of the West Catholic Football Update, head coach Landon Grove is joined by West Catholic content strategist John Gonzalez to reflect on the Division 6 MHSAA Championship game against Negaunee.

West Catholic won 59-14 on Nov. 25, 2022. It was the team's first championship since 2017. It was Coach Grove's first season as head coach. The team finished 13-1.

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Head coach Landon Grove and his players address the media at a post-game press conference after his West Catholic Falcons defeated the Negaunee Miners, 59-14 (Nov. 25, 2022) in the Division 6 MHSAA finals.

Joining him were junior Carter Perry (#13, SL/DB), senior Timmy Kloska (#22, RB/OLB) and senior Bernie Varnesdeel (#2, QB).

In the press conference Kloska said he will remember this season as "family."

The team finished the season 1...
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West Catholic HS football football coach Landon Grove was a guest of the Sports Project Show (Nov. 26, 2022) on Jethro.fm.

Host Steve Project asked about his team's big MHSAA D6 championship win 59-14 over the Negaunee Miners, Nov. 25 at Ford Field.

They talk about the team's focus, grit, offensive weapons (beyond star running back Timmy Kloska), defensive prowess, preparation of coaches, community support and his coaching inspiratio...
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On Episode 14 of the West Catholic Football Update, head coach Landon Grove is joined by West Catholic content strategist John Gonzalez to recap the semi-final game against Clinton in the MHSAA Division 6 playoffs, and look ahead to the finals against Negaunee.

That game is at 4:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 25 at Ford Field.

Purchase tickets prior to the game here: https://www.ticketmaster.com/friday-mhsaa-football-championships-detroit-mic...
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On Episode 13 of the West Catholic Football Update, head coach Landon Grove is joined by West Catholic principal Tony Fischer to talk about this week's semi-final game against Clinton in the MHSAA Division 6 playoffs.

That game is at 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 19 at Coldwater High School.

Purchase tickets prior to the game here: https://gofan.co/app/events/749391?schoolId=MI10199

On this podcast, Mr. Fischer and Coach Grove recap Friday's...
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On Episode 12 of the West Catholic Football Update, head coach Landon Grove is joined by Tom Mikowski and Joe Sack of Michigan Sports Radio to talk about this week's Regional finals game against Lansing Catholic Central in the MHSAA Division 6 playoffs.

That game is at 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 11 at Falcon Stadium.

Purchase tickets prior to the game here: https://gofan.co/app/events/749370?schoolId=MI10177

They also recap Saturday's 50-24...
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On Episode 11 of the West Catholic Football Update, head coach Landon Grove is joined by Bret Bakita of 96.1 The Game, WOOD Radio and Fox 17 Blitz. They recap Friday's 42-0 win over Watervliet in the pre-District game of the MHSAA playoffs. They also talk about Saturday's District Final game against Constantine (9-1), which is at 1 p.m. at Falcon Stadium.

Learn more about West Catholic sports at https://grwestcatholicsports.org/

Foll...
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On Episode 10 of the West Catholic Football Update, head coach Landon Grove is joined by Tom Mikowski & Joe Sack of Michigan Sports Radio, as they recap Friday's 36-18 win against Unity Christian for a share of the OK Blue title.

The team also secures its No. 1 Division 6 ranking with a final 8-1 ranking. It will host the Watervliet Panthers (6-3) at Falcon Stadium on Friday, Oct. 28, in the first round of the MHSAA playoffs.

Coach G...
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West Catholic Quarterback Bernie Varnesdeel appeared on the "Sports Project Radio Show," hosted by the Professor, Steve Project (Oct. 22, 2022).

On the show, the senior transfer talks about the welcoming West Catholic community, as well as Friday night's big win against rival Unity Christian, 36-18. The win makes the team to 8-1 overall and OK Blue Champions.

West Catholic remains ranked No. 1 in Division 6 of the MHSAA varsity footb...
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On Episode 9 of the West Catholic Football Update, head coach Landon Grove is joined by principal Tony Fischer, as they recap Friday's 37-0 win against Coopersville and also previews this week's game against Unity Christian.

Friday's game will also honor all 20 seniors on the team. Coach Grove talks about each one individually in this podcast.

West Catholic remains ranked No. 1 in Division 6 of the MHSAA varsity football.

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On Episode 8 of the West Catholic Football Update, head coach Landon Grove is joined by science teacher and co-host Tim Nawrocki, a longtime Falcon football fan who loves going to the games n Friday night. They recap the Fruitport game, which was the team's first loss of the season, 28-20.

West Catholic remains ranked No. 1 in Division 6 of the MHSAA varsity football.

Learn more about West Catholic sports at https://grwestcatholicsp...
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On Episode 7 of the West Catholic Football Update, head coach Landon Grove is joined by co-host John Gonzalez as they recap the Hamilton game, which West won 51-19.

They also preview this week's game against Fruitport, which is probably the best conference team they have faced this season. The game Friday is at Fruitport.

West Catholic remains undefeated and ranked No. 1 in Division 6 of the MHSAA varsity football.

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On Episode 6 of the West Catholic Football Update, head coach Landon Grove is joined by co-host John Gonzalez as they recap the Allendale game (Sept. 23), which West won 39-6.

They also preview this week's game against Hamilton, which is away after two back-to-back home games.

West Catholic remains undefeated and ranked No. 1 in Division 6 of the MHSAA varsity football.

Learn more about West Catholic sports at https://grwestcatholics...
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On Episode 5 of the West Catholic Football Update, head coach Landon Grove is joined by co-host John Gonzalez as they recap the Holland Christian game (Sept. 16), which West won 28-14.

They also preview this week's game against Allendale, which is the team's Homecoming game at Falcon Stadium.

Learn more about West Catholic sports at https://grwestcatholicsports.org/

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On Episode 4 of the West Catholic Football Update, head coach Landon Grove is joined by co-host John Gonzalez as they recap the Spring Lake game (Sept. 9), which West won 41-6.

They also preview this week's game against Holland Christian, which is the team's first game of the season at Falcon Stadium. It will be the first opportunity for fans to see the new bleachers.

Also on the show, Coach Grove welcomes Tessa Perry, who is preside...
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On Episode 3 of the West Catholic Football Update, head coach Landon Grove is interviewed by Tom Mikowski and Joe Sack of the Michigan Sports Radio Network. They talk about last week's game on the East side of the state, winning 43-0 over Ferndale High School.

They also talk to West Catholic's defensive coordinator Darren Smith about the team's defensive prowess after a quick 2-0 start to begin the 2022 season.

They also break down t...
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On Episode 2 of the West Catholic Football Update, head coach Landon Grove talks about how proud he is of his team and coaching staff after a convincing 28-20 win over D4 powerhouse Edwardsburg at Hope College.

"It's another beautiful day on the West Side of the Valley," he says on today's Podcast. "Glad to be here 1-0."

Coach Grove talks to WC content strategist John Gonzalez about how his team excelled on the field through the firs...
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On the inaugural episode of the West Catholic Football Update, head coach Landon Grove talks about his coaching and playing background, as well as the winning culture he brings to the school.

He names his four captains (Timmy Kloska, Luke Krzewski, Caleb Clinger and Joe Debski), but also adds that 16 different players received votes.

And he breaks down what fans can expect from the team in Game 1 vs. powerhouse the Edwardsburg Eddies...
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