Athletics
Jerry Baltes builds dynasty in cross country, track and field
As the elder statesman among Laker coaches, Baltes will enter his 25th season as the head coach of the men's and women's cross country and track and field programs.
New soccer coach: Veteran players anchor championship team
Goalkeeper Kendall Robertson: "There's always going to be a target on our backs. We love it."
Laker Athletics: What you need to know
See important dates for all fall sports, ticket information and how to watch the Grand Valley Sports Network.
Peterson brothers make Grand Valley football a family affair
It's not uncommon to see a pair of brothers suit up on the same collegiate team, but to have three on one team is truly rare.
Generous gift stokes varsity wrestling's return
After three decades, varsity wrestling will return to Grand Valley, and it's thanks to one of its greatest wrestlers that the program is seeing a resurgence.
Trailblazer Joan Boand's legacy continues following her death
Boand is credited with establishing nearly every women's athletic program at GVSU.
Golf team blends international connections into winning formula
It's a veritable United Nations as members of the Laker golf team call five different countries home.
For hall of famer who survived skydiving accident, wrestling plays important role in recovery
The fact Gary Chopp survived a skydiving accident while he attended Grand Valley in the 1970s is remarkable.
Athletic department focus on inclusion, social justice will benefit players on field
GVSU's athletic fields were silenced last fall by the COVID-19 pandemic but student athletes, Laker coaches and staff members raised a collective voice against racial injustice.
Going for goals
Darline Radamaker once played for the Haitian National Team in an under-20 tournament against a U.S. team that included 2015 World Cup champions.
Student athletes, coaches cope with feelings of uncertainty, loss
When spring sports were canceled in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the empty courts, stadiums and fields created a feeling of emptiness for Laker coaches and student athletes.
Global baller
Callistus Eziukwu has traveled to 13 different countries for his job. While the sights, people, food and languages vary greatly, he knows he will find one constant: basketball.
Pro connector: hoops alumnus works for Mavericks
Brandon Barkley, former Laker basketball standout, is the player relations manager for the Dallas Mavericks.
Expanded Hosford Football Center called 'home win'
Enhancements to the Jamie Hosford Football Center will help recruit prospective student athletes while providing current student athletes access to an updated training room.
Student athletes raise money for wish kids
Led by the Student Athlete Advisory Committee, Grand Valley athletes have raised $10,000 or more in each of the past three years for Make-A-Wish® Michigan.
Laker basketball players recognized at hall of fame ceremony
Barb Hansen and Kim Hansen were among the 100 former WBL players who were recognized in June at the Women's Basketball Hall of Fame ceremony in Knoxville, Tennessee.
Wrestler trains to follow mom's path to Olympic judo team
For someone who got a relatively late start in wrestling, senior Harun Bogdanic took to it quickly and excelled.
Classroom excellence
In addition to winning trophies on the field and court, Laker student athletes are stellar performers in the classroom.