Local GR sports
This Chimes article explains the current state of minor league sports teams in Grand Rapids, Michigan. It tells how the Griffins, Rampage, and Whitecaps are doing in their seasons, or were doing in their seasons (article was written 2/20). The author tells that the only team in Grand Rapids sports that is doing above average is the Griffins. The others, Rampage and Whitecaps, are both going flat after having great seasons in the near past. Also a minor league soccer team, the Edge, still exist despite low numbers. The history of minor league sports in this city is also discussed. It shows that while some teams have lasted a long time, others have not been so fortunate. The Hoops, a minor league basketball team, lasted fourteen seasons before collapsing because of low interest and even lower sponsorship. A pro volleyball team, the Grand Rapids Force, lasted only two seasons before ending. Overall this article gives a background of minor league sports in Grand Rapids and their current condition.
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