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Southwest Michigan Today For Monday August 14, 2017

A rally in Bronson Park following the tragedy at a white supremacist gathering and protest in Virginia. Players from Greenville, North Carolina and San Diego take the singles championships at the USTA Super Nationals in Kalamazoo. The Growlers season ends, while the Bombers prepare for the playoffs.

Kalamazoo was one of many sites around the country where rallies were held following the attack on counter protestors where white supremacists rallied in Virginia. Hundreds of people in Bronson Park heard calls for unity and more work to end systemic racism in America. (Kalamazoo Gazette

Patrick Kypson of Greenville, North Carolina won the 18’s championship with a five set victory yesterday at the United States Tennis Association’s Super Nationals in Kalamazoo. Brandon Nakashima of San Diego won in straight sets to claim the singles championship in the 16 division at Kalamazoo College’s Stowe Stadium. (USTA

Battle Creek lost to Madison 6-1 in the final game of the regular season. The Bombers have qualified for the Northwoods League Playoffs, and will host Rockford Monday night at C.O. Brown Stadium. (Battle Creek Bombers

Kalamazoo lost to Rockford 12-4. The Growlers ended the season with an overall record of 28-44. (Kalamazoo Growlers