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All content by Brady Fredericksen
GVL / Robert Mathews 2012 Fall Commencement

Graduation is inevitable, but enjoy college while you can

Brady Fredericksen
Dec 9, 2012
GVL / Eric Coulter Tim Lelito

Lelito eyes NFL chance with help from former teammates

Brady Fredericksen
Dec 6, 2012
GVL / Eric Coulter Juane Odendaal

Slow start dooms GVSU in 2-1 NCAA semifinal loss

Brady Fredericksen
Dec 2, 2012
GVL / Eric Coulter Alyssa Mira fights off two UCSD athletes to move the ball up the field. Despite the comeback attempt of the Lakers, their season ended on Thursday with a 2-1 loss against the University of California San Diego.

GVSU falls to UC San Diego in NCAA semifinal match

Brady Fredericksen
Nov 30, 2012

It’s the final countdown

Brady Fredericksen
Nov 28, 2012
Senior forward Kayla Addison discusses how a tough regional match has prepared the Lakers for the NCAA Division II Soccer Championship’s Final Four this week.

GVL / Eric Coulter The Lakers celebrate their win

Soccer uses experience to key Final Four run

Brady Fredericksen
Nov 25, 2012
Courtesy Photo / GVSULakers.com

Women win national title, men finish seventh at NCAA Championships

Brady Fredericksen
Nov 18, 2012
GVL / Robert Mathews GVSU vs SVSU

Commentary: With season over, GVSU must rally in offseason

Brady Fredericksen
Nov 14, 2012
GVSU senior forward Tyrone Lee discusses easing in new players and how this season’s team differs from last season.

GVL / Robert Mathews Sophomore Isiah Grimes (17)

GVSU falters late in loss at rival Saginaw Valley State

Brady Fredericksen
Nov 10, 2012
GVL / Eric Coulter Michael Ratay carries the ball as Charles Johnson jumps over a defender

Battle of the Valleys a win-or-go-home game for GVSU

Brady Fredericksen
Nov 7, 2012
GVL / Eric Coulter Michael Ratay carries the ball as Charles Johnson leaps over a defender during Friday's matchup against Wayne State University.

Spencer’s career day leads GVSU to senior day win over Wayne State

Brady Fredericksen
Nov 4, 2012
GVL / Archive Freshman Kirk Spencer carries the ball

Spencer’s career day leads GVSU over Wayne State

Brady Fredericksen
Nov 4, 2012
GVL / Archive Freshman Kirk Spencer carries the ball

GVSU prepares for senior day against Wayne State

Brady Fredericksen
Oct 31, 2012
GVL / Robert Mathews GVSU Head Coach Matt Mitchell

GVSU heads to Hillsdale with shot at first place on the line

Brady Fredericksen
Oct 24, 2012
GVL/Bo Anderson Hersey Jackson (35)

Ware, Grimes lead GVSU to homecoming win over Northwood

Brady Fredericksen
Oct 21, 2012
GVL / Robert Mathews Quarterback Isiah Grimes steps back to throw a pass against Ferris State University.

Ware, GVSU defense step up in 42-28 victory over Northwood

Brady Fredericksen
Oct 21, 2012
GVL / Archive Junior corner back Reggie Williams (2) and teammates celebrating after a touchdown.

GVSU aim to end losing skid with homecoming matchup against Northwood

Brady Fredericksen
Oct 17, 2012
Grand Valley Lanthorn sports editor Brady Fredericksen hands out grades following GVSU’s 40-23 loss on Saturday.

GVL / Robert Mathews Junior Reggie Williams against FSU earlier this season

Down to third quarterback, GVSU upset at Northern Michigan

Brady Fredericksen
Oct 14, 2012

Sans Grimes, Lakers upset at Northern Michigan, 38-10

Brady Fredericksen
Oct 13, 2012
Coming off loss, GVSU look to rebound at Northern Michigan

Coming off loss, GVSU look to rebound at Northern Michigan

Brady Fredericksen
Oct 10, 2012
Grand Valley Lanthorn sports editor Brady Fredericksen hands out grades following the Lakers’ 40-23 loss on Saturday.

Commentary: Defenseless GVSU finally snake bitten by lapses

Brady Fredericksen
Oct 7, 2012
GVL / Robert Mathews Junior Michael Ratay being brought down by two FSU defenders

Defense, offense struggle in rivalry game loss to Ferris State

Brady Fredericksen
Oct 7, 2012
GVL / Eric Coulter Laker football practice

GVSU run over by rival Ferris State, 40-24

Brady Fredericksen
Oct 7, 2012

GVSU prepares for new-look rival, Ferris State

Brady Fredericksen
Oct 3, 2012

Young players finding success with limited experience

Brady Fredericksen
Oct 3, 2012
Grand Valley Lanthorn sports editor Brady Fredericksen hands out grades following the Lakers’ 46-41 victory on Saturday.

GVL / Eric Coulter Sophomore Isiah Grimes

GVSU holds off Michigan Tech, 51-43

Brady Fredericksen
Sep 30, 2012

Lakers look to contain big plays versus Michigan Tech

Brady Fredericksen
Sep 27, 2012
Grand Valley Lanthorn sports editor Brady Fredericksen hands out grades following the Lakers’ 46-41 victory on Saturday.

GVL / Eric Coulter Chris Robinson eludes an Ohio Domincan defender on Saturday.

Pitts’ late touchdown gives GVSU 46-41 win over Ohio Dominican

Brady Fredericksen
Sep 23, 2012
Heath Parling

Parling lost for season with torn ACL

Brady Fredericksen
Sep 19, 2012

With new quarterback, GVSU looks to defend home field versus Ohio Dominican

Brady Fredericksen
Sep 19, 2012
GVL / Robert Mathews Quarterback Heath Parling (12) calling a timeout against Notre Dame College.

GVSU quarterback Parling lost for season with torn ACL

Brady Fredericksen
Sep 17, 2012
GVL / Eric Coulter Senior Jake Isaacson placed eigth in the Spartan Invitational. Isaacson's time of 25:04 was the highest among Division II athletes.

Cross country finishes strong at Spartan Invitational

Brady Fredericksen
Sep 16, 2012
GVL / Robert Mathews Sophomore Chris Robinson (3) and Heath Parling (12) connecting after a touchdown.

Commentary: Johnson, Parling developing into a special combination for GVSU

Brady Fredericksen
Sep 9, 2012

Cross country finishes second in Knight Invitational

Brady Fredericksen
Sep 9, 2012
GVL / Robert Mathews GVSU defenders Sam Power (30) and Deonte' Hurst (6) taking sacking the quarterback of Notre Dame College.

GVSU offense flourishes, defense struggles in record-breaking win

Brady Fredericksen
Sep 9, 2012
GVL / Nathan Mehmed Sophomore Quarterback Heath Parling searches for a target during the Thursday home game

Offensive outburst leads GVSU to 83-46 victory over Notre Dame College

Brady Fredericksen
Sep 9, 2012

Line looks to become more of a factor on defense

Brady Fredericksen
Sep 6, 2012
GVL / Archive 2012 Spring Football Game

GV looks to stop run, defend home field against Notre Dame College

Brady Fredericksen
Sep 6, 2012
GVL / Eric Coulter Sophomore Quarterback Heath Parling runs the ball for a touchdown in Saturday's match up against Tiffin. The Lakers were victorious over the Dragons 70-7

Strong second half leads GVSU to 48-20 win over Western Oregon

Brady Fredericksen
Sep 4, 2012
GVL / Eric Coulter Junior Quarterback Heath Parling (12) looks down the field during practice

GVSU aims to open season with a bang at Western Oregon

Brady Fredericksen
Aug 29, 2012
GVL / Robert Mathews GVSU transfer George White who spent last season at the University of Missouri.

Division I transfers add depth to GVSU defense

Brady Fredericksen
Aug 27, 2012
gvl/ Robert Mathews Practice

GVSU football looks to rebound after missing playoffs in 2011

Brady Fredericksen
Aug 26, 2012
GVL / Robert Mathews Junior Linebacker Luther Ware having some fun during media day.

GLIAC coaches tab GVSU as North Division favorites

Brady Fredericksen
Aug 16, 2012
GVL Archive Junior Running Back Norman Shuford

GVSU football ranked No. 7 in preseason AFCA poll

Brady Fredericksen
Aug 14, 2012
Courtesy / News and Information Grand Valley State Universit Alum Sarah Zelenka

Zelenka finishes fourth in pair rowing finals at London Olympics

Brady Fredericksen
Aug 1, 2012
Illinois quarterback Nathan Scheelhaase (2) is tackled by Indiana safety Shaquille Jefferson (35) during an NCAA college football game at Memorial Stadium in Bloomington, Ind., Saturday, Oct. 8, 2011. (AP Photo/The Herald-Times, Chris Howell)

GVSU football adds Big Ten transfers to defense

Brady Fredericksen
Jul 30, 2012
U.S. rowers Sarah Zelenka, left, and Sara Hendershot wave after a women’s rowing pair heat in Eton Dorney, near Windsor, at the 2012 Summer Olympics, Saturday, July 28, 2012. (AP Photo/Natacha Pisarenko)

Zelenka, U.S. cruise into women’s pair rowing finals at London Olympics

Brady Fredericksen
Jul 30, 2012
GVL / Archive Nick Waddell goes strong to the hoop in a past win over Ashland.

Former Lakers attend pro basketball exposure camp

Brady Fredericksen
Jul 15, 2012
Dale Nesbary, presidnet of Muskegon Community College (left) shakes hands with Grand Valley State University President Thomas J. Haas following todays signing of a new transfer agreement between the two schools at MCC’s Stevenson Center in Muskegon, Mich.

GVSU-MCC transfer agreement signed

Brady Fredericksen
Jul 9, 2012
GVL Archive Betsy Graney (middle)

Trial Times

Brady Fredericksen
Jul 2, 2012

GVSU-MAREC brings in LongerDays.com

Brady Fredericksen
Jun 19, 2012

I CAN HEAR THE BELLS

Brady Fredericksen
Jun 18, 2012
Courtesy / Sports Information Department Head Coach Jamie Detillion with the team

New sheriff in town

Brady Fredericksen
Jun 18, 2012
Got the Runs (pictured) poses as a team before their final intramural club softball game.

Intramurals are a gift from the sport’s gods

Brady Fredericksen
Jun 5, 2012
GVL / Robert Mathews GVSU wins the Leerfield Trophy for 2011-2012 season.

Presidents’ Trophy comes to GVSU for 14th-straight year

Brady Fredericksen
Jun 4, 2012

Intramurals are a gift from the sport’s gods

Brady Fredericksen
Jun 4, 2012
GVL / Robert Mathews GVSU vs. Tiffen

Baseball rallies to 21-6 victory over Wayne State in GLIAC Championship game

Brady Fredericksen
May 14, 2012
GVL / Robert Mathews GVSU vs. Ashland

Postseason roundup: baseball, softball teams collect awards

Brady Fredericksen
May 14, 2012
GVL / Robert Mathews Freshman Kevin Zak at bat against Tiffen.

Baseball clinches second-consecutive GLIAC title

Brady Fredericksen
May 7, 2012
GVL / Robert Mathews Senior Cory Baker (20) pitching against Northwood University.

Senior transfer finds success, home at Grand Valley

Brady Fredericksen
May 7, 2012

Summer employment is a necessary evil

Brady Fredericksen
May 7, 2012
GVL Archive Baseball head coach Steve Lyon.

Lyon announces retirement following 2012 season

Brady Fredericksen
Apr 20, 2012

DOPE GAME

Brady Fredericksen
Apr 19, 2012
GVL / Robert Mathews GVSU Spring Football Scrimmage

Spring showcase

Brady Fredericksen
Apr 16, 2012
GVL / Archive Wide receiver Darryl Pitts (88) during a game last season.

Are you ready for some FOOTBALL?

Brady Fredericksen
Apr 11, 2012
GVL / Archive Junior Anthony Campanella (25) sending the ball to first base.

Lakers drop opener, take next 3 in series vs. Saginaw Valley

Brady Fredericksen
Apr 9, 2012
GVL Archive Grand Valley pitcher Kyle Schepel

Senior focuses on team success after breaking career-wins record

Brady Fredericksen
Apr 5, 2012

Lakers split pair of lacrosse games in Denver

Brady Fredericksen
Apr 2, 2012

Brackets are for the lucky (and simple) folk

Brady Fredericksen
Apr 2, 2012
GVL / Robert Mathews GVSU vs. Ashland

Lakers take 3-4 from visiting Ashland

Brady Fredericksen
Apr 2, 2012
GVL / Bo Anderson PGA Tour Pro Mike Sullivan at the Meadows.

Hitting the Links

Brady Fredericksen
Mar 29, 2012
GVL / Bo Anderson Laker right-hander Kyle Schpel fires the first pitch against Lake Erie on Saturday

Defensive, offensive execution doom Lakers

Brady Fredericksen
Mar 26, 2012
GVL / Archive Senior baseball player Steve Anderson.

Pitching paces baseball in weekend sweep at Urbana

Brady Fredericksen
Mar 19, 2012

South Complex opens doors for varsity athletics to IMs

Brady Fredericksen
Mar 15, 2012

Rounding into shape

Brady Fredericksen
Mar 12, 2012

Spring break means sun and sports

Brady Fredericksen
Mar 1, 2012
GVL / Eric Coulter Junior Tyrone Lee (21) passing to junior Tony Peters (22)

Lakers fall short in upset bid of rival Ferris State

Brady Fredericksen
Feb 27, 2012
GVL / Robert Mathews; Lubbers Stadium construction (2/21/2012)

Renovations on GV’s Lubbers Stadium progress as scheduled due to warm winter

Brady Fredericksen
Feb 23, 2012
GVL / Bo Anderson GVSU's Tony Peters shoots a free throw on Thursday's game against Ashland

Lakers’ hot streak cools after pair of road losses

Brady Fredericksen
Feb 20, 2012
GVL / Eric Coulter GVSU Athletic Director Tim Selgo

AD Selgo primed to be NACDA president in 2015

Brady Fredericksen
Feb 16, 2012
GVL / Bo Anderson GVSU's Tony Peters drives to the hoop against Ashland on Thursday

Men’s basketball continues hot streak with Mary’s Day, Kid’s Day victories

Brady Fredericksen
Feb 13, 2012
GVL / Archive GVSU Lakers Pep Band

Laker Basketball Pep Band fuels music, jeers at games

Brady Fredericksen
Feb 9, 2012
Courtesy Photo/ABC News Eli Manning led the Giants to a Super Bowl win Sunday.

Super Sunday delivered on all counts

Brady Fredericksen
Feb 7, 2012
GVL / Robert Mathews Not Just a Game: Politics and Power in American Sports with John Carlos and Dave Zirin.

Olympic athlete brings racial, political insight to GV

Brady Fredericksen
Feb 6, 2012
GVL/Amalia Heichelbech Junior forward Tony Peters prepares to lay on the defense during the Lakers' match against Lake Superior State University.

Hot shooting leads men’s basketball to GLIAC sweep

Brady Fredericksen
Feb 6, 2012
GVL / Robert Mathews Head football coach Matt Mitchell announced the signing of 27 student athletes for the Lakers in the fall of 2012.

National Signing Day brings new crop of players for football

Brady Fredericksen
Feb 5, 2012
GVL / Archive Senior center Nick Waddell (2) goes up for a rebound during a previous game.

Basketball teammates grow friendship, skills together

Brady Fredericksen
Feb 2, 2012
Head football coach Matt Mitchell announcing some of the 27 student athletes being signed for the Lakers in the fall of 2012.

GVL / Robert Mathews Senior Mike Przydzial putting the ball up for a layup during a previous game against Hillsdale College

Men’s basketball falls behind early, loses at Ferris State

Brady Fredericksen
Jan 30, 2012
GVL / Robert Mathews Senior James Thomas (23) looking to pass the ball during a past matchup against Hillsdale College.

Men’s basketball’s road woes need fixing sooner than later

Brady Fredericksen
Jan 30, 2012
GVL / Robert Mathews Senior GVSU Track and Field Distance runners Betsy Graney (left) and Rachel Patterson (right).

Graduate students, runners rely on each other in final seasons

Brady Fredericksen
Jan 26, 2012
GVL / Robert Mathews Guard Dan Newell (3) shaking off a foul during a previous matchup between Northwood.

Men’s basketball snaps 4-game skid with help of Thomas

Brady Fredericksen
Jan 23, 2012
GVL Archive Sophomore Infielder Giancarlo Brugnoni

Lakers experience baseball from another perspective during Cuba trip

Brady Fredericksen
Jan 19, 2012
GVL / Robert Mathews Guard Breland Hogan (1) jumps to save the ball from going out of bounds.

Second-half run buries men’s basketball team against Hillsdale

Brady Fredericksen
Jan 16, 2012
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