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Baseball
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The 2016 Cadillac baseball team. Front Devin Taylor, Joe Trautner, Dakota
Pike, Ethan Baker, Brandon Rohn, Maddux Hoaglund and Bennett Johnson.
Back Coach Marty Cartwright, Zach Losinski, Vinny Jenema, Brandon Ralston,
Clayton McCarthy, Hunter Parker, Jacob Barnes and asst. coach Dean Rohn.
coach - marty cartwright

record 15-20
returnees Brandon Rohn-Senior Infielder; Ethan Baker-Senior
Infielder; Dakota Pike-Senior Infielder; and Maddux HoaglundSophomore Catcher
newcomers Clayton McCarthy-OF; Brandon Ralston-Inf;
Jacob Barnes-Inf; Vinny Jenema-Inf; Devan Taylor-OF/Inf; Joe
Trautner-Inf/OF; Hunter Parker-Inf; Bennett Johnson-OF; and Zach
Losinski-OF
strengths We will have good speed and athleticism this year.
We have a lot of guys that are young looking to make their mark
as varsity players in the upcoming year. If we can manufacture
runs and get ourselves off the field quickly we will look to be successful. We are looking to excel at smallball and putting guys in
motion to try to put pressure on defenses. We are young which
could help us if we
have short memories
on mistakes and play
at an elevated effort level
working on We will be working as a pitching staff to be consistently in the strike zone in order to give our defense chances to
get outs and minimize given runs and big innings due to walks.
We will also be looking to finding different and creative ways to
manufacture runs to gain big innings ourselves. We are young so
we will be working to improve with every step
conference The conference is very equal as always. Any given
team can knock off anyone on a given day in the conference.
Everyone has to be prepared to play at a high level in order to
get wins in the on a consistent basis in the Big North as always
goals Goals as always are to improve with each outing,
league title, and a run in the tournament
experience three seniors, seven juniors and three sophomores
Cadillac Boys Baseball

Apr. 11 REED CITY
4:00
Apr. 13 ALPENA
3:00
Apr. 14 Forest Hills
4:00
Apr. 21 CHIPPEWA HILLS
4:00
Apr. 22 Ogemaw Heights
4:15
Apr. 25 Clare
4:00
Apr. 26 PETOSKY
4:00
Apr. 28 MASON COUNTY
CENTRAL
4:00
May 02 MCBAIN
4:00
May 03 TC Central
4:15
May 05 Manistee
4:30
May 09 Gladwin
4:00
May 10 New Lothrup
4:00
May 14 WOOD BAT INVITE
9:00
May 17 TC WEST
4:00
May 18 KINGSLEY
4:00
May 21 Cadillac Inv.
9:00
May 24 Gaylord
4:00
May 25 Benzie
4:00
Jun. 04 Districts
4:00
HOME GAMES ARE CAPITALIZED
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Softball
coach - dan dahlquist
Cadillac Girls Softball

pr. 13 ALPENA
pr. 14 Reed City
pr. 21 CHIPPEWA
pr. 22 Ogemaw
pr. 25 Clare
pr. 26 PETOSKEY
pr. 28 MASON
May 02 MCBAIN
May 03 TC Central
May 05 Manistee
3:00
4:00
4:00
4:15
4:00
4:00
4:00
4:00
4:15
4:30
May 07 Davenport College Inv 4:00

May 09 Gladwin
4:00
May 14 CADILLAC INV.
9:00
May 17 TC WEST
4:00
May 18 KINGSLEY
4:00
May 21 CADILLAC INV.
9:00
May 24 Gaylord
4:00
May 25 Benzie
4:00
Jun. 04 DISTRICTS
10:00
Jun. 11 Regionals
4:00
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The 2016 Cadillac softball team.

Front Manager Alana Hoffert,
Morgan Kanouse, Brittany De
La Cruz, Gabby Hoaglund, Jodi
VanPelt, Paige Sharp and manager Shelby Townsend. Back
Coach Dan Dahlquist, Erin
Bosman, Taylor Mitchell, Jenna
Granfors, Abby Wetherell, Brooke
Cunningham and asst. coach Bob
Flewelling.
record 25-9
accomplishments Won Division 2 district
title, lost in regional finals to Escanaba
returnees Seniors: pitcher Gabby
Hoaglund; and shortstop Jodi VanPelt;
juniors: catcher Morgann Kanouse; 2nd Brooke Cunningham; and OF Paige sharp
newcomers Sophomores: 1st- Erin
Bosman; OF-Jenna Granfors; freshman
OF- Abby Wetherell; 3rd - Taylor Mitchell,
newcomer as a senior- Brittany De La Cruz.
strengths Our defense is always our
biggest strength. We have a solid pitcher/
catcher combination and our fielders are
always solid. The girls work hard at every
aspect of their game!
working on We have some young girls
playing at some key positions, so we are
practicing like it is game speed and make

sure they make the correct throws to the
proper places! Our seniors Gabby & Jodi
are working with our younger girls and are
showing great leadership and what it takes
to play on varsity and play for championships!
goals To win our first conference title in
the BNC. We host districts, and bring home
another district title 12 out of the last 13
years. We fell a little short in the regional
final last year, so we are shooting for a
regional title!
big games Alpena and Petoskey are
always at the top and we need to win
those games to be in the running for a
conference championship. We host both
of them this year, so I hope we have a little
edge with a home field advantage.
experience three seniors, three juniors,
two sophomores and two freshmen
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Tennis
coach - erin schaefer
Marc Vieau | Cadillac News
The 2016 Cadillac girls tennis team. Front Mary Kate Taylor, Alissa Ureta, Hanna
Liptak, Michaela Marcotte, Natalie Sterner and Alexis Sims. Back Jasmine Schmitt,
Annie Marcotte, Morgan Briggs, coach Erin Schaefer, Cassie OHagan, Leanna Carr
and Olivia Outman.
record 11-2-3
accomplishments Division 3 regional champ, conference runner-up and
state finals qualifiers
returnees We return six varsity players from last season. Morgan Briggs,
Cassie OHagan and Hanna Liptak are
our seniors playing Nos 1 and 2 singles
and No. 1 doubles.
newcomers We have a few players
that have moved up from JV last year
and a couple of brand new players.
They will be filling in our doubles spots.
strengths We have strong leadership
from our seniors. They are dedicated
to the sport and our team. Our goal as
always is to qualify for states and extend
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Cadillac Girls Tennis

Thornapple Kellogg 11:00
TC St. Francis
4:30
Up North Inv.
9:00
TC Central
4:00
Whitehall Inv.
8:30
BIG RAPIDS
4:00
ALPENA
4:00
TC West
4:00
our season.
working on Our on-the-court strategy
is always to fight for every point, extend
the point and let our opponent know
were willing to stay on the court as long
as it takes.
conference TCC is always a projected favorite.
goals Our region has changed this
year and includes another strong team
in Ludington. We will have a chance to
play them twice before regionals.
big matches Regional seeding will
depend on our outcomes against
Ludington and Whitehall along with
overall records
experience three seniors, five juniors,
three sophomores and one freshman
May 05 PETOSKEY
4:00
May 06 Big Rapids
4:00
May 07 Ludginton Inv
9:00
May 09 MT. PLEASANT
4:00
May 12 Big North Conf Finals 9:00
May 19 Regionals
4:00
May 24 TC ST. FRANCIS
4:00
Jun. 03 State Finals
4:00
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Cadillac
Soccer
The 2016 Cadillac girls soccer team. Front Nicole Kleinsorge, Katelyn Erickson,
Sophie Johnson, Abby Divozzo, Pallas Schuster, Kristina Gerding and Natalie
Appledorn. Back Hope Emington, Theresa Clark, Alexus Little, Mary Erickson, Kristi
Erway, Sanna Meyjes, Lina Meyjes, Allison Clark, Hanna Emington and coach Jen
VanNoord.
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Cadillac Girls Soccer

Alpena
5:00
OGEMAW
5:00
Holland Inv
9:00
Ludington
5:00
TC CENTRAL
5:00
CHARLEVOIX
11:00
Petosky
5:00
TC West
5:00
BIG RAPIDS
5:00
May 03 GAYLORD
5:00
May 05 ALPENA
5:00
May 10 Ogemaw
5:00
May 14 Mt. Pleasant
11:00
May 17 TC Central
5:00
May 19 PETOSKEY
5:00
May 20 ELK RAPIDS
5:00
May 24 TC WEST
5:00
May 26 Gaylord
5:00
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record 14-6-1
accomplishments Big North Conference champs
returnees Senior goalkeeper Abby Divozzo; senior backs
Pallas Schuster, Nicole Kleinsorge and Katelyn Erickson; senior
midfielders Natalie Appledorn and Kristina Gerding; and senior
forward Sophie Johnson. Junior midfielders Hope Emington,
Lina Meyjes and Kristy Erway; junior centerback Theresa Clark;
junior forward Alexus Little; and sophomore midfielder Hannah
Emington.
newcomers Sophomore midfielders Allison Clark and Mary
Erickson; and freshman center-midfielder Sanna Meyjes
strengths We are an experienced team with an extremely
competitive spirit. We set high expectations for ourselves and we
expect to meet them. Our team plays as one unit and not as a
bunch of individual players.

working on We will continue to work on our fitness, consistency of play and accuracy in our ball striking.
conference The teams in the Big North Conference are
always tough. We will have to be at our best every game in
order to repeat as Big North champs.
goals We believe we will be Big North champs. We expect
to be playing our best soccer in the tournament and our goal is
to win the district title. We will define success this season by the
impact we make on each other, the game of soccer and our
community. Our impact will be exceptional.
big games We lost to Petoskey twice last season. We are
determined to beat them this year.
experience seven seniors, five juniors, three sophomores and
one freshman
Golf
coach - jack foster
Cadillac Boys & Girls Golf

Apr. 19 Manton
9:00
Apr. 21 Lakeview
9:00
Apr. 22 Ogemaw
9:00
Apr. 23 BNC West Branch
9:00
Apr. 26 CADILLAC INV
9:00
Apr. 29 TC Central
8:30
Apr. 30 TC Central
8:00
May 05 Ogemaw
9:00
May 06 Lake City
9:00
May 07 BNC Mistwood
9:00
May 09 BNC Bay View

9:00
May 12 Cheboygan
10:00
May 14 BNC Meet
9:00
May 16 Petoskey
9:00
May 17 Gaylord
10:00
May 19 BNC Alpena
12:00
May 21 BNC TC Timber Wolf 9:00
May 27 Golf Districts
9:00
May 31 Big North Conf Finals 10:00
The 2016 Cadillac golf team. Front

Tyler Campbell, Guy Beaudet, Cooper
Benson, Sarah Catlin, Noah Scott,
Ben Farley and Mark Matzke. Back
Coach Jack Foster, Garrett Scarbrough,
Kyle Todd, Aidan Raffaele, James
Tomaszewski and Brent Andersen.
Missing is Quinn Crago.
record 5th place conference

returnees Seniors James
Tomaszewski, Guy Beaudet and
Brent Andersen; junior Ben Farley;
and sophomores Cooper Benson,
Ben Farley and Kyle Todd
newcomers Freshmen Tyler
Campbell and Aidan Rafaelle
strengths This group is extremely
hard working. They listen well and are
very athletic.
working on We will work on avoiding large numbers on the course.
Much of our focus will be to note
trouble areas and try to avoid them.
When get into trouble hopefully we
will be able to recover with minimal

damage.
conference Traverse City West,
Petoskey and Gaylord all went to the
state tournament last year. All three
took a little hit last year to graduation but they will still be very strong.
We lack the experience this but we
are seeing a great deal of skill in the
players. Hopefully we can overcome
our lack of experience and compete in the always-tough Big North
Conference.
goals We hope to do well in our
conference and would like to make
it as a team to regionals.
experience five seniors, two juniors,
two sophomores and four freshmen
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Track and Field

Cadillac Boys & Girls Track
Mar. 23 SVSU Meet
12:00
Mar. 24 CMU Meet
3:00
Apr. 13 BNC Petosky
4:00
Apr. 15 GARY RATHBUN INV. 2:00
Apr. 20 BNC Alpena
4:00
Apr. 26 BNC CADILLAC
4:00
Apr. 29 Ogemaw Heights
4:00
May 04 BNC CADILLAC
4:00
May 06
May 11
May 13
May 16
May 20
May 25
Shepard
2:30
BNC TC West
4:00
Hemlock
2:00
Ogemaw Heights
4:00
Regionals
4:00
BIG NORTH
CONF FINALS
1:00
May 30 CADILLAC NEWS INV 3:00
The 2016 Cadillac boys track team. Front Collin Reed, Trevor Knapp, Tanner Cochrane, Gavin Daniels, Jacob Maier,
Michael Holdship, Dominic Cataldo, Kaden Dennis, Brendan Shanahan and Deion Vo. Second Andrew Giddens,
Terrence Taylor, Zack Gunnett, Shemar Whipple, Colin Weedon, Christian Croskey, Crandall Bachman, Jonathan
Walston, Max Reaume, Kyle Pike, Zachary Elmore and Rhys Seward. Third Dan Fullmer, Jacob VanDrie, William
Podzamsky, Jacob Wager, Connor Jackson, Mitchell Budnick, Matthew Brines, Jered Holland, Zach Felber, Dylan
Satchell and Mackenzie Fisher. Fourth Josiah Campbell, David Platt, Dylan Fauble, Isiah Raby, Grant Fiet, Ian Hurd,
Derek Tonello, Evan Chilcote, Jacob Kochanny, Bjorn Anderson and Brennan Wygmans. Fifth Nathan Hodges, Mario
Serna, Rio Whipple, Isaac Scott, Brendan Hambright, Devin Little, Michael Jones and Chance Vennema.
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The 2016 Cadillac girls track team. Front Kirstin Sims, Jordan Healey, Merrill Campo,
MacKenzie Walters, Bailey Giddens, Hannah Ludviksen, Sadie Ball, Jessica Netzley, Kaitlyn Monfils,
Abby Hearth and Hannah Gebhard. Second Zoey Hudson, Haley Willis, Gabrielle Kapuscinski,
Lexi Johnson, MaKayla McQueer, Brooke Castillo, Brookelyn Brown, Emily Smith, Shannon Metzger
and Morgn Rader. Third Claire Clay, Elizabeth Weir, Shayenna Rossell, Devan Courtland,
Karsyn Rogers, Brittany Cunningham, Brittany Byers, Cassidy Baker, Brecca Nobles, Kailey Meade
and Liz Metzger. Back Abbi Reuther, Darby Heyd, Kendra Phillips, Kenzie Foreman, Liz Pyles,
Haylea Smith, Analynne Klotz, Naomi Boonzaaijer, Ali Finch, Dani Lituma and Jessica Geeseman.
girls coach - laura dahlquist

accomplishments Finished 2nd in the Big North Conference.
returnees Seniors: Bailey Giddens, our No. 1 hurdler and high jumper; middle distance standouts
Jessica Netzley, Hannah Ludviksen, Mackenzie Walters and thrower Sadie Ball. We have a lot of
talented juniors returning this year. Junior Liz Pyles, a power thrower who placed in shot and disc last
year at the state meet. Ali Finch in the sprints and long jump, Brittney Smith, Haylea Smith and Abby
Hearth lead us in distance along with Naomi Boonzaaijer in throws. We have some sophomores
who will score a lot of points for us as well: newbie Shannon Metzger, Makayla McQueer, Analynne
Koltz, Jordan Healey, Gabby Kapuscinski, Merrill Campo and Emily Smith.
newcomers Sophomore Shannon Metzger is a wonderful addition to our team. We will see great
record 5-1
accomplishments 3rd in the Big North
Conference and 3rd in a MHSAA Division
2 regional meet
returnees Michael Holdship, 12,
all-state shot put and discus; Crandall
Bachman, 10, pole vaulter/sprinter; Evan
Chilcote, 10, distance; Zach Felber, 10,
pole vaulter/sprinter; Andrew Giddens,
10, high jumper/hurdler; Connor Jackson,
10, distance; Rhys Seward, 10, distance;
Jacob VanDrie, 10, high jumper/hurdler;
Deion Vo, 10, long jumper/hurdler; Gavin
Daniels, 11, high jumper/sprinter; Kaden
Dennis, 11, jumper/sprinter; Mackenzie
Fisher, 11, sprinter/jumper; Jered Holland,
11, distance; Kyle Pike, 11, distance;
Isiah Raby, 11, thrower; Dylan Satchell,
11, sprinter/long jumper; Brendan
Shanahan, 11, middle distance; Jacob
Wager, 12, long jumper/ sprinter; Mitchell
Budnick, 12, thrower; Dominic Cataldo, 12,
thrower/sprinter; Michael Jones, 12, high
jump/hurdler; and Jake Maier, 12, hurdler/
pole vaulter
newcomers Bjorn Anderson, 9, distance;
Matt Brines, 9, distance; Zach Elmore, 9,
distance; Dylan Fauble, 9, thrower; Grant
Fiet, 9, distance; Brendan Hambright, 9,
distance; Devin Little, 9, hurdler; David
Platt, 9, sprinter; Mario Serna, 9, thrower; Derek Tonello, 9, distance; Chance
Vennema, 9, hurdler; Rio Whipple, 9,

throwers; Isaac Scott, 9, sprinter; Brennan
Wygman, 9, thrower; Griffin Richardson, 9,
sprinter; Christian Croskey, 10, sprinter; Dan
Fullmer, 10, sprinter; Andrew Gildner, 10,
thrower; Zach Gunnet, 10, thrower; Trevor
Knapp, 10, sprinter; Sam Platt, 10, thrower;
Collin Reed, 10, sprinter; Colin Weedon,
10, thrower; Tanner Cochrane, 10, sprinter; Jacob Kochanny, 10, thrower; Nate
Hodges, 10, sprinter; Shemar Whipple, 11,
sprinter; John Walston, 11, hurdler; Terrance
Taylor, 11, sprinter; William Podzamsky, 11,
thrower; Max Reaume, 11, distance; Josiah
Campbell, 11, thrower; and Ian Hurd, 12,
thrower
strengths We will be very strong in the
throws, jumps and middle distance. Our
numbers are excellent but we are very
young with only seven seniors. The early
season has proven to us that we are willing
to work very hard and the team is dedicated to high standards of achievement.
working on We are working on our
basic conditioning and running form. In the
field events, we are focusing on the fundamentals and techniques that will have us
at our best by May 20 (regionals) and May
25 (Big North meet)
goals Our goals are to win the BNC and
the regional, and qualify for the MITCA
team state meet May 28.
experience 15 freshmen, 19 sophomores, 14 juniors and seven seniors
things from her in the distance races. Senior Kaitlyn Monfils will be running sprints/middle distance
and junior Hannah Gebhard will also join the sprint group. We are expecting great things from the
following freshmen: Brittany Byers, Brittany Cunninghman and Lexi Johnson.
strengths We will be strong in the throws and middle/distance again this year. We have the
depth to do great things.
working on Conditioning without injury and staying on task with our workouts during spring
break.
conference Last year we finished second (highest in Cadillacs history). We are always aiming
for first place and we have hopes that our new additions will help us get there.
goals Teams goals are to work hard to achieve personal records throughout the season and to
compete in every race signed up for.
experience six seniors, 10 juniors, 12 sophomores and 20 freshmen
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Marion
Track & Field
Marion Boys & Girls Track
Mar. 24 SVSU Indoor
12:00
Apr. 12 McBain
4:00
Apr. 18 COLEMAN
4:30
Apr. 25 MCBAIN
4:30
Apr. 29 MID-MICHIGAN
3:00
May 03 Manton
4:30
May 06 Beal City
4:30
May 09 LAKE CITY PINE RIVER 4:30

May 13 Manton
4:30
May 17 Evart
4:30
May 21 Regionals
4:30
May 24 NM Christian
4:30
May 28 Team State
4:30
May 30 Cadillac All Star Meet 2:00
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accomplishments Highland Conference
champions
returnees - Sprinters: Kelly Booms Sr. - State
finals qualifier; Carmen Gage Sr. - State finals
qualifier; Jenee Hall Sr. - State finals qualifier;
and Brooke Gillespie So. - State finals qualifier. Distance: Kylie Sikkema Jr. - State finals
qualifier High Jump and Long Jump; and
Lillian Swiler Sr. - State medalist in High Jump.
Throwers: Amanda Rodenish Sr.; Brittney Ryan
Jr.; Haile Coffel Jr.; Aitana Massey Jr.; and
Carley Williams. So
newcomers - Caitlyn Schepers So. - Hurdles
and Long Jump; Ashley Bode Fr. - Pole vault,
Hurdles, sprints; Kathrynn Nowland Fr.
Distance; and Tashawa Switalski Fr. - Distance
and Hurdles.
strengths - Sprints, High Jump and Distance
working on - As always we are working to
improve our endurance base and our fundamentals. Most importantly, we want to build
a positive team culture both on the track
and off. Its important for our athletes to know

their worth and to believe in themselves.
conference - The conference is very strong
this year. Beal City always has to be considered the favorite. Manton has good depth
and has to be considered a top contender.
Pine River and McBain are coming on and
could be considered as sleepers. Lake City
has good numbers and Evart and NMC also
have strong performers. Marion will be competitive. Like I wrote above, the conference
is strong and appears to be well-balanced.
goals - Our goals remain consistent from
year to year. We want to pursue our individual and team goals and improve throughout the season. We want to do well in the
regional and conference meets. We want
to do well in our conference dual meets.
We want to qualify for the team state
meet. We want to do well academically
and repeat as an Academic All-State
team
experience - five seniors, four juniors,
three sophomores and three freshmen
boys coach - tim michell

returnees Seniors: throwers, Dakota England
and William Johnson. Juniors: middle distance
runners, Jared Deighton, Dan Moore, Brandon
Neuman; and 400 dash, Garrit M. Sophomores:
thrower, Cody Romatz; and pole vaulters Austin
Edwards and Isaiah Keeler.
newcomers - Junior Joe Fisher, middle distance;
sophomore Erick Carey, sprints and long jump;
freshman Treigh Switalski distance; freshman
Ryder Hall long jump; junior Gourry Stamper
sprints; freshman Charles Ankney sprints; freshman Marshall Smith middle distance; freshman
Jacob Chamberlain middle distance; and freshman Connor Meyer sprints
strengths - Middle distance relay teams should
do well
working on - Field events and hurdling
goals - Finish the season quicker, faster and
stronger as well as develop field events, hurdling
and relays.
big meet - Division 4 Regionals
experience - six freshmen, three sophomores,
nine juniors and two seniors.
softball
coach - ryan pace
returnees Carmen Gage, senior
outfielder; Amanda Rodenish, senior
infield; Taylor Hopkins, junior pitcher/
shortstop; Brittney Ryan, junior catcher/first base; Sarina Willis, junior outfield;
Hannah Hopkins, sophomore pitcher/
first base; Allison Deboer, sophomore
outfield; and Alexus Johnson, junior
third base.
newcomers - Hayle Miller, freshman
pitcher/shortstop; Kenidee Jensen,
junior infield; Tashawa Switalski, fresh-
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Marion Girls Softball

BRETHREN
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Pine River
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NM Christian
Montebella
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man outfield; and Skylaar Hall, junior

outfield.
strengths - We have seven returning
varsity players.
working on - The start of the season we have working on hitting, fielding, coming together as a team and
learning the game.
conference - Beal City on top and its
up for grabs after that.
goals - To improve each week so we
can be competitive for districts.
experience - Two seniors, six juniors,
two sophomores and two freshmen
May 07 FOREST AREA

4:30
May 10 MANTON
4:30
May 12 Evart
4:30
May 16 Lake City
4:30
May 17 WALKERVILLE
4:30
May 20 BEAL CITY
4:30
May 23 McBain
4:30
May 26 CROSSROADS
4:30
May 31 Districts @ Marion
4:30
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accomplishments District champions

returnees - Seniors: Jarek Russell,
pitcher; Brendan Sian, infield; Andrew
Seeley, infield; and Rylee Philo, outfield. Juniors: Cote Eychner, outfield.
Sophomores: Erick Carey, infield.
newcomers - Juniors: Camren Turner,
infield; Austin Edwards, outfield; and
Jared Deighton, catcher.
strengths - We have an experienced senior group that has some
very strong leadership qualities. We
have worked very hard in the offseason to improve our hitting and I hope
we can be stronger offensively this
season.
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Mar. 23 BRETHREN
Apr. 13 Mesick
Apr. 14 Hale
Apr. 23 Pine River
Apr. 26 PINE RIVER
Apr. 28 Buckley
Apr. 30 Brethren
May 02 NM Christian
May 05 Montebella
op more pitchers so we can compete better in the conference on

weeks that we have multiple games.
We need to play more consistent
defense this year and make the plays
that we are supposed to make.
conference - Beal City and Pine
River have been the teams to beat,
but Manton and Lake City will be
tough again this season.
goals - Upper half of the conference, district title and get to the
regional final with a chance to win.
big games - We have all of our district
opponents on the schedule this year
and we hope to do well in those
games.
experience - Four seniors, four juniors
and a sophomore.
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May 12 Evart
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May 16 Lake City
4:30
May 17 WALKERVILLE
4:30
May 20 BEAL CITY
4:30
May 23 McBain
4:30
May 26 CROSSROADS
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May 31 Districts @ Marion
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Baseball
coach - josh franklin
record 23-9 regular season
returnees We have seven players returning from last year including seven seniors in
Mason Baker, 1B; Brandon Bode, SS; Brock
Clough, Utility; Brad Dunn, CF; Luke Paddock,
3B/1B; Kameron Musselman, Utility; and Chris
Stanley, 2B/OF. Two juniors in Michael Gingras,
OF and Preston Shazri, C/OF
newcomers Wyatt Baker will help solidify
our outfield as well as be big help in the batting order. Matt Swanson will give us some
versatility on the infield being able to play
multiple positions. Henri Berry will be a strong
addition to our outfield staff.
strengths This team understands what it
means to play as a team. Their competitive
spirit will allow us to compete every time out.
Experience is a definite plus as many of these
players understand what it takes to compete

at this level. Solid defense should be an asset
to this team as well.
working on This team will focus on the
mental aspect of this game. They will also
intentionally develop a hitting approach to
produce quality at bats. Developing depth
on the mound will also be a team focal point.
conference Beal City is the usual suspect
in the Highland along with Pine River. Lake
City may surprise people this year.
goals Success for this experienced Manton
Rangers squad will be determined by the
quality of play as a team. We expect to
compete every time we take the field and
ultimately give us a chance to win the contest. Improvement will be the focus as we
head into a highly-competitive district in the
postseason.
experience seven seniors and five juniors
Manton Boys Baseball

Mar. 24 HARRISON
Mar. 28 MESICK
Apr. 14 BRETHREN
Apr. 16 Frankfort Elberta
Apr. 19 Reed City
Apr. 21 Kingsley
Apr. 25 EVART
Apr. 30 Boyne City
May 03 BEAL CITY
May 05 Glen Lake
4:00
4:00
4:00
9:00
4:00
4:15
4:30
9:00
4:30
4:15
May 07 WOODEN BAT

TOURNAMENT
9:00
May 10 Marion
4:30
May 13 Lake City
4:30
May 14 TC Christian
9:00
May 17 Pine River
4:30
May 20 MCBAIN
4:30
May 24 NM Christian
4:30
May 25 ONEKAMA
4:00
May 27 Forest Area
4:30
May 31 Frankfort Elberta
4:30
marc vieau | Cadillac News
The 2016 Manton baseball team. Front Luke

Paddock, Kameron
Musselman, Chris Stanley,
Matt Swanson and Michael
Gingras. Back Mason
Baker, Brandon Bode, Wyatt
Baker, Preston Shazri and
Brad Dunn. Not Pictured
Brock Clough and Henri
Berry.
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courtesy photo
The 2016 Manton softball team. Front Amber Poindexter, Katie Moffit,
Dion Stanley, Adriannah Letts and Dakota Fersch. Back Assistant coach
John Stanley, Ashley Parker, Haley Taylor, head coach Angie Taylor, Isabel
Thompson, Emily Kadwell, Kaylee Lutke and assitant coach Kim Lutke.
coach - angie taylor
Manton Girls Softball

Mar. 24 HARRISON
Mar. 28 MESICK
Apr. 14 BRETHREN
Apr. 19 Reed City
Apr. 21 Kingsley
Apr. 25 EVART
Apr. 30 Boyne City
May 03 BEAL CITY
May 05 Glen Lake
May 07 SUTTONS BAY
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accomplishments district champs

returnees Only 2 returning varsity
players, senior Katie Moffit (pitcher & 2nd
Base) and junior Dion Stanley (catcher).
Were looking for team leadership from
these two and experience. They both
had a good bat last season and Dion
offers some speed on the bases.
newcomers We have a very young
team. Junior Adriannah Letts, at shortstop, played a few games on varsity last
year. Were looking for good things from
her and speed on the bases. We have
another senior Kaylee Lutke, who missed
last year, but has returned this year to play
first base. Sophomores Haley Taylor (pitcher & 2nd base) and Isabel Thompson (CF)
and freshman Ashley Parker (LF) will need
to get a few varsity games under their
belt, but I expect them to step up and
get the job done. We also have juniors
Amber Poindexter (3rd, C), Dakota Fersch
RF, Emily Kadwell RF, who all played last
year on JV and are expected to step up
and play a big role on the team.
strengths I am hoping our smart base
May 10 Marion
4:30
May 11 Cadillac
4:00
May 13 Lake City
4:30
May 14 TC Christian
9:00
May 17 Pine River
4:30
May 20 MCBAIN
4:30
May 25 ONEKAMA
4:00
May 27 Forest Area
4:30
May 31 Frankfort Elberta
4:30
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running will be a strength. Defensively, we

should do well. We will have good team
leadership from our two returning players.
working on We will be working on
being aggressive on our base running.
We also will be working on being strong
smart hitters.
conference I think Beal City and Pine
River will be the ones to beat and McBain
could be the one who sneaks up on you.
goals With only having two returning
girls from last years team, I feel we will
have success if we improve every game.
We want to keep pushing forward, enjoy
the game, and get as many wins as
we can. We should be a competitive
team that never gives up. We have some
tough games on our schedule, but I am
hoping this will get us ready for districts.
big games Beal City and Pine River
are always a tough teams to beat in our
conference. We are hosting our own
tournament, where we will be playing TC
Central and Gaylord which I expect to
be tough. Having Kingsley and Cadillac
on our schedule will be tough games,
as well.
experience two seniors, five juniors,
two sophomores and one freshman
GOlf
courtesy photo
The 2016 Manton golf team. Front Shaelyn Raymer and Kaley
Thiebaut. Back Manager Brady Sinkel, Hunter Ruell, Zach Moffit,
Brandon Boersma, Jacob Chavalia, Treh Helsel, Spencer Sucharski
and Silas Seger.
Manton Boys & Girls Golf
Apr. 14 Chippewa Hills
10:00
Apr. 19 MANTON
FROSTBITE INV
9:30
Apr. 21 Kingsley
4:30
Apr. 25 TRI CLARE FARWELL 4:00
Apr. 26 Cadillac
9:00
Apr. 28 Houghton Lake
4:00
May 02 MMGC Houghton Lake 4:00
May 05 Sacred Heart
4:00
May 06 Lake City

9:00
May 09 TRI GLADWIN
FARWELL
4:00
May 12 Roscommon
4:00
May 13 Chippewa Hills
9:00
May 14 Wolverine
9:00
May 16 MMGC Clare
4:00
May 20 FRANKFORT ELBERTA 4:30
May 23 TRI NMC LAKE CITY 4:30
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accomplishments We were 12-2, finished second in our district and sixth at regionals.
returnees - Senior Spencer Sucharski - fourth year as our number one player. Shot in the 70s a
number times and is a great leader for the team. Senior Brandon Boersma fourth-year player,
spent all of last year on varsity. Shoots consistently in the 40s for nine holes. Senior Kaley Thiebaut
fourth-year player.. Can break 100 for 18, and a leader for the team. Junior Treh Helsel- third-year
player. Made huge improvements last year. Can shoot in the 40s for nine holes. Junior Shaelyn
Raymer third-year player. Has made a lot of improvement since last year. She is really hitting the
ball well. Sophomore Hunter Ruell second-year varsity player. Can shoot in the mid 80s for 18 holes.
Strives to improve all the time. Sophomore Silas Seger second-year varsity player. Can shoot in
the 80s for 18 holes. He is a real student of the game. Sophomore Zach Moffit second-year varsity
player. Played No. 5 last year. Can shoot in the 80s. Sophomore Cole Holmes second-year player.
Can shoot in the 40s for 9 holes. He has a ton of potential and is improving a lot. Junior Jacob
Chavalia second-year player. New to the game, but is showing a lot of improvement.
strengths We are very experienced, even though we are still relatively young. The kids are
focused and have attainable goals. We strive to manage the course well and play smart golf. We
are solid off the tee and our irons are strong.
working on Chipping and putting are keys for every player. The better the short game, the better the golfer. All year long, we will try to improve our tee shots, our approach shots, and our short
game.
conference We joined the Mid Michigan Golf Conference this season. It is our first year, so I dont
know much about the competition. I would say Mount Pleasant Sacred Heart or Houghton Lake
are the favorites.
goals We have high exception for this season. We would like to be conference champions, win
districts, finish the top 3 at regionals, and qualify for the state finals.
experience three seniors, three juniors and four sophomores
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Manton Boys & Girls Track
Mar. 24 Saginaw Valley
12:00
Mar. 29 TRI LAKE CITY
REED CITY
4:00
Apr. 15 Mason County Eastern 4:00
Apr. 19 NM Christian
3:00
Apr. 26 EVART PINE RIVER
4:30
Apr. 29 Marion
3:00
May 03 MARION NMC
4:30
May 06 Brethren
4:00
May 10 McBain
4:30
May 13 MANTON INV.
4:00
May 16 Lake City
4:30
May 21 Brethren
9:00
May 24 NM Christian
4:00
May 26 Buckley
4:00
May 28 Team State
9:00
May 30 Cadillac News Meet
9:00
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The 2016 Manton boys track team. Front _ Austin Seaberg, Gary
Vinson, Nick Renfer, Andrew Everett and Noah Saylor. Middle
Joey Beehler, Spencer Park, Jayden Perry, Darren Kozlowski,
Zach Flint, Tony Michalek and Jake Renfer. Back Manager
Emily Mitchell, Zack Vredenburg, Josh Cergnul, Mike Stello, Austin
Sharphorn and Logan Smith.
boys coach - nathan swanson

record 6-2 in dual meets
accomplishments Champions of the NMC Invitational,
Frankfort Invitational, Brethren Invitational, Mid-Michigan
Invitational and the Manton Invitational. We were also regional
champions and placed 5th at the MITCA team state championships.
returnees We have a very solid core group of student
athletes coming back from a very accomplished 2015 season.
Seniors: Tyler Swing (throws, HJ); Andrew Everett (LJ, HJ, Hurdles);
Nick Renfer (sprints); Garrett Siddall (distance). Juniors: Joey
Beehler (Hurdles, sprints); Brock Wright (distance); Josh Cergnul

(Mid Distance); Zach Vredenburg (throws). Sophomores: Ryan
Bredahl (Throws); Gary Vinson III (throws); Spencer Park (throws);
Noah Saylor (distance); Zach Flint (PV, mid distance); Jacob
Cergnul (sprints); and Darren Kozlowski (mid distance, LJ).
newcomers We have a lot of great talent coming into the
program this year including seniors: Mike Stello (mid distance,
PV); Tony Michalek (LJ, HJ, distance). Sophomores: Jayden
Perry (LJ, sprints); Darius Potter (throws, sprints); Austin Seaberg
(sprints). Freshmen: Austin Sharphorn (hurdles, distance); Logan
Smith (throws); Jake Renfer (throws); Levi Halcrow (distance).
strengths So far the teamwork and work ethic have been
great and this team loves to have fun. As far as events are
considered, I think that we should be solid in most every one

this year.
working on Going into every track season conditioning is
the most important part. Every event requires so much of each
athlete that the body as a whole needs to get ready for this
grind of a season. Also being at a new school, I will be learning
what each and every athlete brings to the team and start putting the pieces of the puzzle together.
goals Our biggest goals are to 1. Work harder than any other
team. 2. Put forth our best efforts each and every time out. 3.
Win regionals and place very well at Team State.
experience six seniors, four juniors, 10 sophomores and four
freshmen
The 2016 Manton girls track

team. Front Isabella Bivens,
Tori Moffit, Dani Bredahl, Madison
Hillard, McKenzie Hughes and
Julia Parker. Middle Autumn
Federowicz, Bailee Kimbel, Emily
Flint, Katie Vander Lugt, Grace
Musselman, Tabby Bradburn and
Natalie Lovell. Back Anna
Giftos, Elana Bridson, Hannah
Potter, Destiny Kangus, Abbie
Kongeal and Rachel Torney. Back
Team Manager Don McGinley.
Not pictured Catherine Bivens,
Kaylee Lerma, Ysabel McBride,
Angelica Parker, Autumn Tuck and
Katie Swanson.
girls coach - jeff harding

record 11-3
accomplishments Placed second in D4 regional, fifth at
MITCA D4 Team State Finals
returnees Senior thrower McKenzie Hughes, senior distance
runner turned field event jumper Bailee Kimbel and all-around
fast girl Emily Flint.
newcomers Were very lucky to have first-year juniors Grace
Musselman and Angelica Parker running this spring. They are
looking ready to make an immediate impact on the team in

the mid-distance races. With 10 freshmen we have a nice group
of young people to work with in Elana Bridson, Isabella Bivens,
Anna Giftos, Tabby Bradburn, Abbie Kongeal, Destiny Kangus,
Natalie Lovell, Julia Parker, Katie Swanson and Madison Hillard,
strengths Hard-working athletes willing to try new things and
learning. That means well continue to improve as the season
progresses.
working on Every year we work on overall strength. Track is all
about speed and quickness. Building a stronger overall athlete
is our goal.
conference Marion won the duel meet season and the

championship meet last year. Until someone takes it from them,
the title is still theirs. However I believe there likely wont be any
one school that clearly separates themselves from the rest. Every
meet is going to be a battle.
goals Half our team graduated last year and nearly half of
our team this year is first-year high school track athletes. That
being said, we have a hard-working group of athletes willing to
suffer to improve.
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The 2016 Lake City boys track team. Front Carson Corrigan, Johnny Feller,
Andrew Fechter, Bobby Snow, Kalob Belleows and David Raymond. Second
Ethan Wetzel, Jacob Shivlie, Collin Hinkston, Cameron Shea, Antonio Youngs,
Devin Root, Zach Noren and Ryan Shriver. Third Levi Aten, Victor Gehl Austin
Totton, Connor Fagerman, Zach Gillow, Kyle Briseno and Zach Graham. Fourth
Evan Wilkerson, Rayce Sherman, Zach Shimmel, Wyatt Fritz, Lucas Madden,
Drew Peterson and Noah Thom. Back Henrique Cassagrande, Nolan
Linderman, Logan Reid, Jesse Tyler, Robbie Hunt and Alec Schryer.
Lake City Boys & Girls Track

Mar. 23 CMU Indoor Meet
3:00
Mar. 29 Manton
4:00
Apr. 13 Coleman
4:00
Apr. 15 Cadillac Inv
4:00
Apr. 18 FARWELL KINGSLEY 4:00
Apr. 22 Mancelona
4:00
Apr. 26 NMC BEAL CITY
4:00
Apr. 29 Mid-Michigan Inv
4:00
May 02 McBain Evart
4:00
May 06 LAKE CITY INV

3:30
May 09 Pine River Marion
4:00
May 12 East Jordan Inv
4:00
May 16 MANTON
4:00
May 20 Regionals
12:00
May 24 Conference NMC
4:00
May 28 States
10:00
4:00
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returnees Key returnees are senior Laraiah Schichtel in
the 100 hurdles, 300 hurdles and a key relay team member, senior Hailey Heistand, who will work on vault and
mid-distance and junior Valerie Aten in vault and both
throwing events. Sophomores Kaitlyn Jones and Christina
Frye: Kaitlyn can run anything from a 200 through the 800
and place; she is also long jumping for us. Christina is a
very versatile athlete that is planning on vault, hurdles,
possibly the high jump and a relay team member. Kelsey
Stephan has been our quick girl. Kelsey is a sophomore
who focuses on the 100 and 200 and is a key member of
the sprint relays. Sophomores Kylie Branscombe and Gabby
Brown are a mid to distance runners, both are contenders
for the 3200 relay. Ranessa Cooley is returning to aide our
sprint team and high jump crew. Sophomore Samantha
Russell is a huge asset on our throwing team. She is joined
by Chardonnaie Libbett. Both girls will provide leadership to
the young throwers. Also contributing to the team are junior
Kim Johnson and sophomore Hailey Cockeram; both are
looking at mid to distance events.
newcomers Seniors Serenity Morgan and Rebecca
Young: Serenity will be able to strengthen the sprint relays
and snag some points for us in the long jump while Rebecca
will provide needed depth on the mid-distance to distance
teams and also give us flexibility in the 3200 relay. Both girls
Lake City Boys Baseball
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4:00
Apr. 14 Onekama
4:00
Apr. 15 Buckley
4:30
Apr. 19 Harrison
4:30
Apr. 26 NM CHRISTIAN
4:30
Apr. 28 Coleman
4:00
Apr. 30 Brethren
9:00
May 03 Evart
4:30
May 05 HOUGHTON LAKE
4:00
9:00
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will add senior leadership along with teammate Schichtel.

Junior Maggie Thom is coming out for the first time. Maggie
is an athletic young lady. Currently she is concentrating on
the high jump and the 400 meter. Maggie is a team player
and will continue to work hard in order to develop her skills.
Freshman Mari McMlure will bring a strong sense of competition to the distance team. Mari had a good season in
cross country and is ready to focus her energies on the 3200,
the 3200 relay and the vault. Hattie Holzhouser is another
freshman mid-distance to distance runner that will assist our
distance team in garnering more points.
strengths This team has been and continues to be
focused on improving their record each year. They are willing
to put in the time to improve and work well together.
working on The biggest challenge is quickly finding the
events that the girls can excel in. Between the incoming
freshman and the new upperclassman we will not be able
to waste any time when we get a chance to be out on the
track in the early season. This is the first time in a few years
that we will have the ability to be flexible with events and
relay team members.
goals The conference championship is always a goal.
I would like for the girls to be able to win their own Lake
City invitational. That is always exciting for the athletes
and spectators. The girls will continue to feel success with
continued improvement and toughness.
May 10 McBain
4:30
May 11 KALKASKA
4:30
May 13 MANTON
4:30
May 16 MARION
4:30
May 18 REED CITY
4:00
May 20 Pine River
4:30
May 24 BEAL CITY
4:30
May 26 MANCELONA
4:30
May 31 Districts
4:00
record 2nd in Highland

Conference
accomplishments David
Raymond was a state qualifier in
the 110 hurdles. Kalob Bellows was
a state qualifier in the 300 hurdles.
returnees David Raymond is
senior and a multi-year state qualifier in hurdles and relays. Andrew
Fechter is a senior and state qualifier; he is a versatile athlete with
a focus on pole vault. Levi Aten
is a senior and a powerful thrower. These seniors along with Collin
Hinkston, Nolan Lindermen, Jacob
Shivlie, and Bobby Snow provide a
great core for underclassmen to
look up to and set expectations.
Kalob Bellows is a sophomore that
is focused and driven to build on a
state qualifying freshman season in
the 300 hurdles. Zach Noren is also
a sophomore who had a successful freshman year as a sprinter and
seems focused to build on it.
newcomers The freshman class
shows promise. I am looking for

Noah Thom and Drew Peterson to
be able to make a positive impact
for us. The freshmen class has a
group of distance runners that I am
excited to see compete.
strengths We should be a wellrounded team and as of right now
the work ethic of this team has to
be their strength.
working on The team works
hard thanks to the upperclassmen
setting high expectations. This year
we will make it a priority to maintain focus on the goals that we
have as a team throughout the
entire season.
conference Pine River is the
returning champion so they would
have to be the favorite.
goals The goal is to win the
Highland Conference. Success will
be measured by the team being
able to constantly set PRs and show
improvement. The athletes cant
accomplish that without hard work
and the desire to compete.
experience Eight seniors, two
juniors, 10 sophomores and 15
freshmen.
Baseball
The 2016 Lake City baseball team.

Top Wyatt Bisballe, Dominic
Huffman, Ethan Blaszak, Sean
Celmer and Jacob Ball. Bottom
Travis Hamel, Waylon Eising, Justin
Balcer, Casey Abel and Caleb
LaFond. Not pictured Lucas
Marion, Kyle Tompson and Cade
Peterson.
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Bisballe sophomore as pitcher and utility player and Jacob Ball
sophomore playing center field and pitcher
newcomers Ethan Blaszak on third and first bases, Dominic
Huffman as catcher, Caleb LaFond as pitcher and utility player
record 13-12
accomplishments Finished third in the Highland Conference and Waylon Eising as infielder and pitcher
returnees Justin Balcer junior as pitcher, catcher and strengths We will have depth on the mound, but will be
infielder, Sean Celmer - senior playing right field, Cade Peterson young. We should be a good fielding team and offensively we
sophomore playing first base, short stop and pitcher, Wyatt will put the ball in play. It is a great group of young men.
coach - travis hubbard
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conference Beal City is always the favorite and Pine River is
always a close second.
goals Compete for a conference championship, improve as
a team in all areas and start moving up to a top tiered conference team.
Lake City Girls Softball
Apr. 12 Pine River
4:00
Apr. 14 Onekama
4:00
Apr. 15 Buckley
4:00
Apr. 19 Harrison
4:30
Apr. 28 Coleman
4:00
Apr. 30 Brethren
9:00
May 03 Evart
4:30
May 05 HOUGHTON LAKE
4:30
9:00
May 10 McBain
4:30
May 11 KALKASKA
4:30
May 13 MANTON
4:30
May 16 MARION
4:30
May 18 REED CITY
4:00
May 20 Pine River
4:30
May 24 BEAL CITY
4:30
May 26 MANCELONA
4:30
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coach - michelle geiger

returnees Only four athletes are returning from 2015: senior
Emma Wade, sophomores (freshman 2015) Haley Geiger
pitcher, Hillary Duddles- infielder, Maddie Pedlar - all around, but
catcher this year.
newcomers Three experienced sophomores: Hannah Geiger2nd base/outfield, Mackayla Cunningham- all around, Maddie
Wetzel- all around, freshman Mackayla Ardis- all around/pitcher.
strengths Even though we are young, most are veteran softball players from summer leagues and JV and should be able to
be competitive with older, more experienced teams. Our pitcher

and catcher are young, but have the drive to work hard through
the offseason and should do well.
working on We will be working on situational plays and making sure everyone understands what their job is in their position
so they can do their best for the team. Hitting the ball hard and
often.
goals - Success will be measured on how well we hit the ball as
a team and play defense as a team.
experience - We have one senior, two juniors, six sophomores
and one freshman.
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Lake City Boys & Girls Golf

Apr. 14 Onekama
@ Heathlands
4:00
Apr. 16 Inland Lakes
Chuck Palmer
12:00
Apr. 21 Crystal Lake
Country Club
4:30
Apr. 25 Alma Inv
9:00
9:00
Apr. 28 NMC MCBAIN
ONEKAMA
4:30
May 02 Links of
Edmore @ Montabella 4:00
May 03 MCBAIN NMC

4:30
May 05 Falcon WB
Country Club
9:00
May 06 TERRY THOMPSON
INV
9:00
May 12 NMC MCBAIN
4:30
May 13 Chip HIlls Inv
9:00
May 16 Bear Lake Inv
9:00
May 18 Manistee
4:00
May 23 Manton
4:00
May 25 Districts @ Manistee 9:00
returnees Juniors Levi Black and Nick

Trolz were the two leading golfers last year.
Were also looking for good things from
returning senior David Hose and sophomore
Josh Madden.
newcomers Some key newcomers this
year will be freshman Nick Cebulski, juniors
Jake Anderson and Daniel Gillow and senior
exchange student Michael Fanjia.
strengths Our greatest strength is the
The 2015 Lake City golf

team. Back Nick Trolz,
David Hose, Levi Black,
Joseph Hater, Nick Cebulski,
Jake Anderson, Daniel
Gillow and Josh Madden.
Front Kimberly Weland,
Justina Russell, Nina Iverson,
Ciara Richardson, Elizabeth
Ashton, Fanjia Jin and
Garrett Wilson.
amount of returning golfers that we have.

Some have worked very hard in the offseason to improve their game.
working on We need to work on being
more consistent from golfer No. 1 though
12. We cant just rely on two people to carry
the team.
goals We need to win the matches we
can win. I think we have a couple of golfers
who can make it to regionals.
experience The team has three freshmen,
two sophomores, five juniors and five seniors.
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baseball
coach - matt sheick
The 2016 Forest Area baseball team. Front Jordan Reid, Alex Kammeraad, Hunter
Perkins, Nathan McLeod, Tanner Birgy, Jacob Chase and Lucas Garcia. Back Coach
Matt Sheick, Brandon Buckmaster, Jordan Garza, Dan Gordon, Steve Ingersoll, Zack
Paulus, Zac McLeod and Garrett Eppinger.
Track & Field

goals Team goals: be able to send some
guys to state and place in the top four in the
conference.
boys
experience four seniors, three juniors, two
returnees Paul Korn Sr. sprinter/long jump- sophomores and three freshmen
er; Ben Kammerad Sr. shot put/discus; Austin
Peckat Sr. distance runner; Ethan Durfee Soph.
girls
distance runner; and Theron Gerring Jr. sprinter returnees Jania Smith Sr.. middle distance
newcomers Jamie Henderson fresh shot put/ runner and long jumper; Grace White Jr., shot
put/discus
discus and Caleb Szymchack jr. sprinter
strengths Everybody is pushing each other newcomer Laura Lang, freshman sprinter
hard in practice every day to get better.
strengths Very hard working group.
working on Get better each week and work conference - Inland Lakes and Johannesburg
hard each week.
Lewiston. Bellaire is the sleeper.
conference Onaway and Johannesburg goals Have fun and get better each week.
Lewiston. Bellaire is the sleeper.
coach - ron stremlow
Forest Area Boys & Girls Track

Apr. 12 McBain
3:00
Apr. 13 Central Lake
4:00
Apr. 18 Bellaire
3:00
3:00
Apr. 22 Mancelona
3:00
3:30
May 02 JohannesburgLewiston
3:00
May 05 Antrim Review
3:00
May 06 Brethren
3:00
May 09 Central Lake
2:30
May 13 Ski Valley
Conference Meet
2:00
May 21 Regionals at Brethren 3:00
May 30 Cadillac Honor
Roll Meet
5:00
May 31 Traverse City
Honor Roll Meet
4:00
record 11-21
accomplishments 2015 Mesick Invitational
champions, beat Buckley 6-0 in District semifinal,
fell to Marion 12-7 in district final
returnees Steve Ingersoll is a fourth-year
returner. Steve plays middle infield as well as
pitches and catches. Lucas Garcia (senior) can
play about any position on the field. He primarily
plays third base but will pitch, catch and play
some outfield. Alex Kammeraad (senior) is our
most veteran outfielder. Zack Paulus (senior) is
playing in his second year of high school baseball. Last year Zack spent much of the season as
designated hitter. He will play some outfield this
year as well. Nate McLeod (junior) was a utility
player for us last year spending time in the outfield and corner infield. We expect him to have
a big season this year. Jacob Chase (junior)
outfielder with good wheels and a solid arm. He
will also see a lot of innings on the mound. Zac
McLeod (sophomore). As a freshman last year,
Zac saw time on the mound as well as at first
base and outfield. We expect him to be a regular starter on the mound for us this year.
newcomers Danny Gordon (junior) has yet to
play a spring sport in high school but has shown
a lot of potential in the first few weeks of our season. He is a solid athlete (football and wrestling)
and is very coachable. He will start the season
in the outfield for us and will also play some first
base. We have a class of 5 freshman players
joining us this year. We have been working hard
to bring these guys up to speed so they can
play a role on this team. The freshmen are listed
below: Hunter Perkins (freshman - C, P, 2B, 1B, OF)
Brandon Buckmaster (freshman - 1B, OF) Garrett
Eppinger (freshman - OF, 1B, P) David Stirm (freshman - OF) Jordan Reid (freshman - OF)
strengths We have a really great group of

guys this year. Attitudes have been a great blend
of relaxed and business-like as weve been working hard (mostly indoors). Our defense and pitching have been our strengths over the past few
seasons. On the mound, weve been very efficient at limiting walks and keeping pitch counts
down. This has preserved our arms late in the year
and allowed our defense to make the routine
plays.
working on Offense. We have been working out our pitchers and fielders in the gym
as always, but our emphasis this preseason
has been a dedication to aggressive hitting
and baserunning. We watched way too many
called 3rd strikes last season. Pulling the trigger,
especially on those key 2-1, 3-1 pitches, has
been a focus.
conference Mancelona won the Ski Valley
last year. We finished 5-11 (8th) in the SVC with
a couple of real close losses. I could have easily seen us at 7-9 or 8-8 and finish 5th or 6th. We
graduated 5 starters at the end of 2016 so we
definitely have some starting spots to fill this year.
I would look for Johannesburg-Lewiston, Bellaire
and Gaylord St Mary to all finish near the top of
the standings. Obviously, our goal is to be in that
mix as well. As far as sleepers, I think Pellston will
surprise some teams this year. They didnt win
many games last season but were very young.
As that group matures, they will be much more
competitive.
goals Our team goals include winning our
own Forest Area Invitational on May 7, finishing
in the top half of the conference and winning
our district. All of our other goals, individual or
team, work toward those goals.
experience five seniors, four juniors, two
sophomores and five freshmen
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Mar. 24 BOYNE FALLS
4:30
Apr. 11 TC CHRISTIAN
4:00
Apr. 12 GAYLORD ST. MARYS 4:00
4:00
Apr. 18 Buckley
4:15
Apr. 22 Ellsworth
4:00
Apr. 25 MANCELONA
4:00
Apr. 28 Bellaire
4:00
Apr. 30 Brethren
9:00
May 02 Onaway
4:00
May 05 PELLSTON
4:30
May 07 MULTIPLE
OPPONENTS
9:00
May 12 JOHANNESBURGLEWISTON
4:30
May 14 Kalkaska
10:00
May 16 Crossroads
4:30
May 18 Central Lake
4:30
May 21 Mesick
9:00
May 23 Wolverine
4:00
May 24 BALDWIN
4:30
May 27 Manton
4:30
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Forest Area Girls Softball

Mar. 24 BOYNE FALLS
4:30
Apr. 11 GRAND TRAVERSE
ACADEMY
4:00
Apr. 12 GAYLORD ST. MARYS 4:00
4:00
Apr. 18 Buckley
4:15
Apr. 22 Ellsworth
4:00
Apr. 25 MANCELONA
4:00
Apr. 28 Bellaire
4:00
Apr. 30 Brethren
9:00
May 02 Onaway
4:00
May 05 PELLSTON
4:30
May 07 MULTIPLE
OPPONENTS
9:00
May 12 JOHANNESBURGLEWISTON
4:30
May 16 Crossroads
4:30
May 18 Central Lake
4:30
May 21 Mesick
9:00
May 23 Wolverine
4:00
May 24 BALDWIN
4:30
May 27 MANTON
4:30
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McBain
Softball
McBain Girls Softball

Mar. 30 ROSCOMMON
4:00
Apr. 12 MANISTEE
4:00
Apr. 15 Kingsley
4:15
Apr. 18 MESICK
4:00
Apr. 22 FRANKFORT
4:30
Apr. 25 TC ST. FRANCIS
4:30
Apr. 26 Beal City
4:30
Apr. 30 Hillman
10:00
May 02 Cadillac
4:00
May 03 Pine River
4:30
May 10 LAKE CITY
4:30
May 14 Kingsley
9:00
May 16 EVART
4:30
May 19 COLEMAN
4:00
May 20 Manton
4:30
May 23 MARION
4:30
The 2016 McBain softball team. Back row Bailey Schierbeek, Jenny Heuker, Ashley Dodde, Hannah
Gilson, Chelsey Boven and Karley McGillis. Front Megan Kamphouse, Asia Lagrow, Kate Bode,
Emmalie Ouwinga, Kodee Agema and Nic Ford.
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senior as outfielder and Kodee Agemajunior playing the outfield

strengths This team works hard and is
very motivated to improve their skills. They
have great teamwork and there are some
great senior leaders on this team.
working on We want to be competitive
no matter which team we are facing. We
are working on elevating our defensive
game.
conference We take every conference
team seriously. We dont think anyone
should be overlooked and strive to be
competitive in the conference.
experience Six seniors, three juniors and
three sophomores
record 10-15
returnees Ashley Dodde senior as
catcher and infielder, Asia LaGrow- senior
playing first base and outfield, Katlyn Bode
senior playing outfield, Bailey Schierbeeksophomore playing catcher and outfielder,
Nicole Ford- sophomore as pitcher and
outfielder, Hannah Gilson- senior playing
second base and Chelsea Boven- senior
on first base
newcomers Karley McGillis- sophomore as pitcher and infielder, Megan
Kamphouse- junior playing both infield and
outfield, Jenny Heuker- junior on first base
and in the outfield, Emmalie Ouwinga-
Baseball
McBain Boys Baseball

Mar. 30 ROSCOMMON
4:00
Apr. 12 PENTWATER
4:00
Apr. 15 Kingsley
4:15
Apr. 18 MESICK
4:00
Apr. 22 FRANKFORT
4:30
Apr. 25 TC ST. FRANCIS
4:30
Apr. 26 Beal City
4:30
Apr. 30 Hillman
10:00
May 02 Cadillac
4:00
May 03 Pine River

4:30
May 10 LAKE CITY
4:30
May 13 NM CHRISTIAN
4:30
May 14 Kingsley
9:00
May 16 EVART
4:30
May 19 COLEMAN
4:00
May 20 Manton
4:30
May 23 MARION
4:30
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The 2016 McBain baseball team. Back Andrew Sikkema, Luke Barber, Kolby Ingraham, Craig Sterk,
Isaiah Rivera, Seth Barnette and Ezra Cotter. Front Dylan Boonstra, Logan Taylor, Tyler Fischer and
Caleb Strickland. Not pictured Tylor Clark, Jimmy Schneider and Trevor Dick.
coach - chad grundy

record 13-13
returnees Seth Barnette senior as catcher, Jimmy
Schnieder senior in the infield, Trevor Dick senior on
first base, Tylor Clark senior as pitcher and infielder, Kolby
Ingraham senior as pitcher and infield, Craig Sterk junior
as pitcher and infielder, Andrew Sikkema sophomore as
pitcher and outfielder and Caleb Strickland sophomore as
pitcher and infielder
newcomers Isaiah Rivera senior as pitcher and infielder,
juniors Logan Taylor and Luke Barber as outfielders, Tyler
Fischer junior playing the infield and juniors Ezra Cotter and
Dylan Boonstra as infielders and outfielders
strengths I think we have pretty good depth pitch-
Track & Field
ing. We have a couple of guys back in (Craig Sterk and

Andrew Sikkema) that threw over 50 innings last year as
well as a couple new guys that have stepped up this spring
(Kobe Ingraham and Isaiah Rivera). Tylor Clark and Caleb
Strickland got in some solid a few innings last year also.
working on We have to hit better; we struggled at the
plate last year and that has to be our biggest improvement.
We have gotten outside a few times this spring and that has
been nice to get some practice on the field early on.
goals We want to compete in the conference and be
playing our best baseball around districts.
experience We have two sophomores, five juniors and
six seniors.
McBain Boys & Girls Track

Mar. 23 CMU Indoor
3:00
Apr. 12 MARION
4:00
Apr. 15 Cadillac
2:00
3:00
Apr. 25 Marion
4:30
Apr. 29 Whittemore
2:00
Apr. 29 Mid-Michigan Marion 3:00
May 02 Evart Lake City
4:30
May 06 TC Central
12:00
May 10 BEAL CITY MANTON 4:30

May 13 Manton
4:00
May 17 Pine River
4:30
May 21 Regionals
4:00
May 24 NM Christian
3:30
May 28 MITCHA @ NMC
4:00
3:00
4:00
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The 2016 McBain boys track team. Back Andrew Roby, Derrick Boyle, Garrett
Verberkmoes, Isaac Bode, Connor Bode, Nick Ouwinga, Kyle Hamilton, Chance
Rodenbaugh, Logan Rodenbaugh and Cole Sieland. Middle Nick Vandenbos, Ryan
Boersma, Garrett Stall, Zach Bode, Adam Mentel, Hunter Ransom, Jesse VanHouten,
Emmitt Bronkema, Tyler Brintnel and Alex Simon. Front Eli Nelson, David Rick, Mike
Cohoon, Jordan Briggs, Gray Vandervelde, Daniel Quist, Keagan OMalley, Brendon Sutton
and Tristan Walker. Missing Sean Sikkema, Noah Hendrickson, Dustin Vasques, Nicolas
Rodenbaugh, Garett Gugle, Seager Wiltzer, Caleb Dodde, Ethan Eisenga and Mike Snow.
boys coach - al kushion

returnees Senior Adam Mentel returns as
a state finalist pole vaulter and also runs sprints.
Senior Ethan Eisenga returns for throws after
scoring over 200 points last season. Senior Dustin
Vasquez is our speedster who scored over 180
points last season. Garett Gugle is our very talented high jumper and last year ran sprints all
the way up to the 800. Junior Hunter Ransom
vaults and sprints. Junior Emmitt Bronkema had
a breakout season last year in the 200 to 800.
Junior Brendan Sutton is our leader in distance.
Junior Tyler Brintnel also excelled as a sprinter.
newcomers We are still a young team with
10 freshmen and 18 sophomores, but the sophomores are loaded with track talent. The 14
returning sophomores all scored points last sea-
son. We will be blessed with distance talent

this year, something that has been missing for
over 13 years. They are our backbone this year.
Sophomore Jordan Briggs joined our team and
is a huge addition for us. We have great young
talent in throws with Eisenga directing them.
conference Distance wins track meets and
Evart still has distance athletes. For this reason
I have them racing towards the gold medal
stand. I hope we are the sleeper team this year
and can hopefully provide a challenge to all
the teams this year.
goals I think anybodys first goal in any sport is
to win a conference championship. We will not
shy away from that goal, but embrace it.
experience six seniors, five juniors, 18 sophomores and 10 freshmen
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Mosher and Shania Emard. Not pictured Brianna VanHouten, Sarah Mayle, Audrey
Lofton and Dakota Burden.
girls coach - dan verberkmoes

returnees Shelby Whitt in hurdles, Carrie
Long in distance, Gretchen Koster and Audrey
Lofton in throws, Kennedy Pollington in vault and
Sarah Mayle in sprint relays and long jump
newcomers Klaudia OMalley in distance,
Mason Brown in high jump and vault, Ashely
Schierbeek and Brianna VanHouten in mid-distance, Kiya Grundy and Karlie Heuker in sprints
and long Jump
stregnths We are a deeper team this season
and will be competitive in most areas. The girls
are very dedicated and work extremely hard.
working on We are building a team-centered, family atmosphere that is created to
encourage all athletes in all events and push
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each athlete to their full potential.

conference Manton and Pine River are always
tough with their numbers and athletes they have.
You can never count Evart or Beal out and NMC will
also be tough depending on their dual sport kids.
goals We are pushing to be in the top three in
conference this year. We are going to work hard
in each practice and meet and hopefully will
achieve an at large bid at team states. Beyond
that, it is about getting individual athletes or
strong relays to individual state. We will define
success by working hard together and giving
our all on the track while supporting our teammates in the process.
experience Six freshmen, six sophomores, five
juniors and three seniors
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Soccer
coach - dave vanhaitsma
record 13-4
accomplishments NMSL Southern
Division champions
returnees Junior goalkeeper Kendra
VanPolen recorded 12 shutouts and was
all-district and all-conference last year.
Senior midfielder Kylie Lanser and sophomore midfielder Maddie Lanser were
both also all-conference and all-district.
Senior Anna Shaarda, junior Carissa Smith,
and sophomore Desiree Ebels join with
the Lansers as our main scoring from last
year. Senior Melanie Heuker and junior
Holly MacLean are strong defensive midfielders, and senior Bailie Traviss and junior
Rebecca Dieterman return on defense.
In addition, senior defender Sarah Pluger
returns after missing last year to injury.
Seniors Jessica Lee, Allison Bazuin-Platz,
and Emma DeRuiter, juniors Jacie Lutke
and Abby Sneller, and sophomore Cami
DeMott return to give us depth.
newcomers Senior defender Maddi
Blanchard, juniors Sammy Liu and Doona
Wang, and freshman Kari VanPolen are
new to the team and may make key
contributions.
strengths We are solid offensively
and defensively. We return most of our
scoring from last year. We have pret-
ty good depth. Our defense is tough.

Experience is a strength.
working on Making the most of our
opportunities and having a purpose with
the ball consistently.
conference Cheboygan and
Roscommon have been very talented
and although both teams have lost some
key players each remains very strong. I
believe we are the favorite to win the
South. Clare, Gladwin, and Crossroads
could each provide stiff challenges however.
goals As always, success is much more
than wins. We want to grow as soccer
players, as individuals, as teammates,
and as Christians. That is our primary goal.
Secondly, we would like to win our third
consecutive divisional crown. We believe
we have a team that can compete
for the overall conference championship
and for a district championship as well.
big games All conference games are
big. Gladwin, Clare, and Crossroads are
divisional foes and are all very important.
We have developed a pretty big rivalry
with Roscommon and Cheboygan due
to their place at top of the Northern
Division.
experience nine seniors; eight juniors;
three sophomores; and a freshman.
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The 2016 Northern Michigan Christian

girls soccer team. Back Rebecca
Dieterman, Holly MacLean, Jacie Lutke,
Maddie Lanser, Allison Bazuin-Platz,
Carissa Smith, Melanie Heuker, Abby
Sneller, Sarah Pluger, Jessica Lee, Emma
DeRuiter, Donna Wang and Sammy
Liu. Front Bailie Traviss, Madison
Blanchard, Desiree Ebels, Kendra
VanPolen, Cami DeMott, Anna Shaarda
and Kylie Lanser. Not pictured Kari
VanPolen.
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Crossroads
GLADWIN
CROSSROADS
4:30
4:00
4:30
5:00
5:00
9:00
5:00
4:30
5:00
May 02 Gladwin
5:00
May 05 Burt Lake NMCA
5:00
May 11 CLARE
4:30
May 12 Roscommon
5:00
May 16 BOYNE CITY
5:00
May 21 NMSL Crossover Tourn 9:00
May 23 TC Homeschool
5:00
May 24 Benzie Central
5:00
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NMC Boys & Girls Track
Mar. 24 Aquinas
4:30
Apr. 12 McBain
4:30
Apr. 16 Houseward
4:30
Apr. 19 NMCS INV
4:30
Apr. 22 Mesick
4:30
Apr. 26 Beal City Lake City
4:30
Apr. 29 Marion Mid Mich Inv 4:30
May 03 Manton Marion
4:30
May 09 EVART
4:30
May 13 Manton
4:30
May 17 Pine River
4:30
May 21 MHSAA Regionals
4:30
May 24 HIGHLAND MEET
4:30
May 30 Cadillac News Inv
3:30
Jun. 04 MHSAA States
3:00
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returnees Senior Kylie Lanser, strong middle distance runner;
junior Holly MacLean, great sprinter and important role on the
sprint relays. Kaylie Benthem, throws; Ellie Haan sprints; Desiree
Ebels, sprints; Madelyn Yount, hurdles and sprints; and Anna Tea,
long jump.
newcomers - Freshmen Ally Sigafoose, 400 meters; and Kari
VanPolen, hurdles and sprints.

strengths - Our 4x200 and 4x400 relays will do well. All of our girls
can run a strong 400 meters. Kylie Lanser will be strong again in
the 800 meters and 1600. Desiree and Ellie are a force in the open
sprint dashes. We have wonderful team unity and leadership.
working on - Conditioning and versatility. I would like the girls to
be able to run races where we need them most even if it is out
of their comfort zone.
coach bill donnelly

returnees junior Connor
Witbeck, mid-distance; senior
Cody Farr, sprints; sophomore
Jordon Mosher, mid-distance
and 400 meters; and junior
Charlie Moore, sprints.
newcomers Jonathan
Dracht, throws; Ryan Yahner,
400m and 800m; Grant Pogue,
800m; Hiro Hiraboyshi, sprints;
and Yago Mateos, mid-distance
conference - Manton and Beal City

goals - Season PRs with growth in confidence and placing high
in meets Performing well at the regional meet. Sending multiple
athletes on to the state meet.
experience - one senior, two juniors, five sophomores and two
freshmen
Golf
NMC Boys & Girls Golf
Apr. 11 Mesick
4:00
Apr. 12 KINGSLEY
4:30
Apr. 18 Manistee Cath.
Onekema
4:00
Apr. 25 MESICK MCBAIN
4:00
Apr. 28 Lake City McBain
4:30
May 02 Frankfort
4:30
May 03 Lake City McBain
4:30
strength Hard work and

determination. Striving to
reach peek condition
working on Team unity
formed by achieving success
through setting goals both personal and as a team.
conference Manton and
Lake City
goals Reaching personal
bests throughout the season.
Performing well at the regional
meet.
experience two seniors, six
juniors, one sophomore and
four freshmen
coach - dave skinner

May 05 Mancelona
4:30
May 06 Lake City
4:30
May 12 Lake City McBain
4:30
May 13 Mesick
4:30
May 16 Manton
4:30
May 23 Onekema
4:00
May 25 Districts
4:30
Jun. 01 MHSAA Regionals
4:30
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accomplishments Grant Pogue

advanced to regionals as an individual.
returnees Jack Simons, senior; Tim
Embertson, junior; Jonathon Eisenga, junior;
Grant Pogue, freshman; Tanner Mulder,
freshman; and Caiden Platz, freshman.
newcomers Jonathon Dracht, senior;
Ryan Pogue, junior; Chase Gernaat, junior;
Alex Rozeveld, eighth grade; Jamey
Haan, eighth grade; and Josh Jenema,
eighth grade.
strengths We return a lot of experienced golfers from our team last year.
Ryan Pogue and Jonathon Dracht are
excellent golfers that will add depth to our
team. With the players we have, we will
certainly be in a position to compete for a
team regional qualification.
working on We have some excellent
players coming up. The new players this
year are quick learners and I wouldnt be
surprised to see a couple of them compete with the experienced players as we
get close to the end of May.
goals Team qualification into regionals.
big matches We look forward to playing with Manton and Lake City every year.
McBain will have a club team and we
have fun meeting up with them as well.
experience two seniors, four juniors,
three freshmen and three eighth-graders
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Northern Michigan Christian

Baseball
Mar. 31
Apr. 22
Apr. 25
Apr. 26
Apr. 28
May 02
May 03
NMC Boys Baseball

MESICK
Pentwater
MCE
Lake City
PINE RIVER
MARION
TC CHRISTIAN
4:00
4:00
4:30
4:30
4:30
4:30
4:30
May 05 Crossroads
4:30
May 12 Buckley
4:30
May 13 McBain
4:30
May 17 Beal City
4:30
May 20 Evart
4:30
May 24 MANTON
4:30
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The 2016 Northern Michigan Christian baseball team. Coach Don Bassett, Coleman Bassett, Jared Towers, Kirk Smallegan,
Caiden Platz, Carson Bassett, Ryan Pogue, Jared Eisenga, Jordon Mosher and Hiro Hirabayshi. Not pictured Niklas Heinze
and Simon Chang.
newcomers Jared Eisenga, shortsop; Caiden Platz, outfield;
Hiro Hirabayashi, outfield/infield; Travis Godfrey, outfield; Simon
Chang, outfield; Jared Tower, outfield; Nick Heinze, outfield; and
Jordon Mosher, outfield.
record 3-13
returnees Ryan Pogue, second base; Carson Bassett, strengths Pitching and fielding
pitcher/shortstop; Kirk Smallegan, third base/pitcher/first base; working on Hitting fundamentals
and Coleman Bassett, catcher/centerfield/pitcher
conference Beal City to win and Manton or Lake City as a
coaches - don bassett
sleeper.
goals To perform respectfully with good sportsmanship every
game and to improve throughout the season. Win the district
title.
big games Lake City and McBain.
experience four juniors, six sophomores and two freshmen
Mesick
Baseball
Mesick Boys Baseball
Mar. 28 Manton
Mar. 29 Lansing Christian
Mar. 31 McBain
Apr. 12 Frankfort
Apr. 13 MARION
Apr. 14 TC St. Francis
Apr. 18 McBain
Apr. 19 GLEN LAKE
Apr. 21 TC CHRISTIAN
Apr. 25 Kalkaska
Apr. 26 BENZIE
Apr. 29 Onekama
4:00
3:30
4:00
4:15
4:15
4:30
4:30
4:15
4:15
4:15
4:15
4:15
May 03 Suttons Bay

4:15
May 05 Pine River
4:15
May 06 Kingsley
4:15
May 10 LL ST. MARY
4:15
May 13 MANISTEE CATHOLIC 4:15
May 17 BUCKLEY
4:15
May 19 BALDWIN
4:15
May 21 MESICK INV
4:15
May 23 Brethren
4:30
May 24 TC Christian
4:15
May 31 District
4:15
Jun. 03 Districts
4:15
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The 2016 Mesick baseball team. Front Dylan McCoy, Ethan Humphreys, Garrett Quiggin, Andrew
Jewett, Dalton Sabo, Isiac Riffle and Jesse Correll. Back Garrett Humphreys, Austin Shetenhelm,
Evan Fitt, and Hunter McCoy. Not pictured assistant coach Kim Fortelka
Utility; Andrew Jewett Infield; Garrett Quiggin Utility;
Isiac Riffle Infield; Zach Reiter Outfield; Dylan McCoy
Infield; and Ethan Humphreys - Infield
returnees Hunter McCoy Catcher; Evan Fitt newcomers Jesse Correll Outfield and Dalton Sabo
Outfield; Austin Shetenhelm Infield; Garrett Humphreys - Outfield
coach - josh crocker
Softball
Mar. 28
Mar. 29
Mar. 31
Apr. 12
Apr. 13
Apr. 14
Apr. 18
Apr. 19
Apr. 21
Apr. 25
Apr. 26
Apr. 29
Mesick Girls Softball

Manton
Lansing Christian
McBain
Frankfort
MARION
TC St. Francis
McBain
GLEN LAKE
TC CHRISTIAN
Kalkaska
BENZIE
Onekama
May 03 Suttons Bay

4:15
May 05 Pine River
4:15
May 06 Kingsley
4:15
May 10 LL ST. MARY
4:15
May 13 MANISTEE CATHOLIC 4:15
May 17 BUCKLEY
4:15
May 19 BALDWIN
4:15
May 21 MESICK INV
4:15
May 23 Brethren
4:30
May 24 TC Christian
4:15
May 31 District
4:15
Jun. 03 Districts
4:15
4:00
3:30
4:00
4:15
4:15
4:30
4:30
4:15
4:15
4:15
4:15
4:15
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The 2016 Mesick softball team. From left coach Dave Feriend, Carly Wagatha, Elissa Hamilton, Abby Spoor,
Brandi Hawk, Hannah Robinson, Rebeka Hoffman, Marisa Keillor, Sierra Kaltenbach and Sierra Bennett.
coach - dave feriend

record 9-19
accomplishments District champs
returnees Hannah Robinson SR. Pitcher, Carly Wagatha
senior utility, Brandi Hawk senior center field, Beka Hoffman senior
second base, Marisa Keillor senior outfield, Abby Spoor junior 3rd
base and Elyssa Hamilton junior catcher.
newcomers Tori Ford junior pitcher/1st base, Taylor Kraus junior
shortstop, Sierra Benett junior utility, Sierra Kaltenbach junior outfield and Jessica Haught junior outfield.
strengths We should hit the ball better and have more team
speed. Pitching will be key for us this year and also the team
chemistry. The chemistry of a family determines the success of
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conference The strong teams in our conference will be
Kingsley, Frankfort and Glen Lake with anyone of those teams
winning or tying for the conference. We hope to make it a fourteam battle and watch for Benzie Central to be a sleeper.
goals As a team we need to get better from game to game
and be ready to win our district and make a deeper run in
regionals.
big games Frankfort, Kingsley, Glen Lake are key conference
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St. Francis and Pine River which have strong programs.
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Mesick
Track & Field
Mesick Boys & Girls Track
Apr. 15 Cadillac Inv.
2:00
Apr. 20 Glen Lake
4:15
Apr. 22 MESICK INV
3:00
Apr. 26 BNZ-BU-FR
4:15
Apr. 29 Onekama
4:15
May 04 Frankfort
4:15
May 06 Brethren Inv

2:00
May 10 Glen Lake
4:15
May 13 Manton Inv.
4:00
May 16 Frankfort Inv.
12:00
May 21 Regionals
9:00
May 24 NWC Meet
3:00
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The 2016 Mesick girls track and field team. From left Sierra King, Madison Stewart, Abby Riffle,
Kiara Cullen, Emily Bryer, Alyia Carnahan, Elizabeth Terry and coach Chuck Kerner.
girls coach - chuck kerner

accomplishments Sierra King went to the Division 4 State Finals in the long jump, 300
hurdles, and 100 hurdles. She placed 3rd in the long jump, 2n. in the 100 hurdles and 1st in
the 300 hurdles.
returnees Sierra King 12 hurdles, long jump, sprints; Madison Stewart 12 shot put, discus;
Angel Green 12 relays, long jump; Drew Farrell 11 400 dash, relays, sprints; Abby Riffle 10 high
jump, relays, shot put, pole vault; and Terri Crawford 10 sprints, relays
newcomers Alyia Carnahan 9 relays; Emily Breyer 9 relays; Elizabeth Terry 9 relays, sprints,
mid distance; Shyanne Grames 12 shot put, relays; and Brittany Burton 12 mid distance
strengths Our team this year should do well in the hurdles and sprints. Our relays should
do OK. We should do well in the shot and discus
working on Right now we are stressing conditioning. We are trying to figure out each athletes spot on the team to maximize team success. We have several strong seniors and some
new freshmen who can fill in at various spots as needed.
conference Glen Lake is always tough as is Benzie Central.
goals With our strong group of seniors, our goal is to place as high in the conference as possible. Success will be defined as each athlete showing improvement throughout the season.
experience five seniors, one junior, two sophomores and three freshmen
The 2016 Mesick boys track and field team. Front row
Nathan Acheson, Austin Liebzeit, Kameron Liebzeit, Elek
Crocker, Robert Williamson and Wade Stagg. Back row
coach Rob McGregor, Dirk Smith, Colin Stewart, Nate
McLain, Alex Kretzchmer, Brennan Huff and Frederick
Roeske.
boys coach - rob mcgregor

returnees Seniors: Dirk Smith-200m, 400m, and LJ who
put up great numbers last year, and is aiming for a sub 52
second 400m this year. Colin Stewart-800m, 1600m and
3200m came into his own last year, and worked all winter
to make gains for a great 2016 season. It is our goal to get
these two guys qualified for the state championship this
season.
newcomers Alex Kretzschmer is a first-year senior who
will certainly be our ringer this year in the 1600m and 3200m
and possibly 3200 relay. Freshman Wade Stagg has been
working out his throwing techniques in the shot and disk all
winter, and I look for him to make improvements through
the season and be a real threat in the coming years.
strengths We are very mid/long distance heavy this
year with over half our team fitting into this category of
events. Im expecting many of our LDers to make quite a
showing this season.
working on We really went back to basics this year
and spent much of our early season on top-end running
mechanics, and technique in all field events. With pole
vault making its come back this season at Mesick, and my
taking over coaching the boys team, I really felt that these
issues needed to be addressed to make progress in all our
events.
conference Dont get me started on the Northwest
Conference. Benzie Central or Kingsley every year.
goals We have many first-year athletes this year, as well
as having six seniors leaving us. So we will be a young team
next year, perfect for rebuilding to have the depth needed
to win tournaments and championships in the future. We
always do well individually, and we are looking forward
to seeing these individuals do well this year. We have the
talent at Mesick, we just need to help the kids realize their
true potential.
experience six seniors, two sophomores and four freshmen
Golf
Mesick Boys & Girls Golf
Apr. 11 MCBAIN
4:00
Apr. 13 Kingsley
1:30
Apr. 18 NWC
4:30
Apr. 19 Manton Inv
9:30
Apr. 20 Suttons Bay
4:30
Apr. 25 McBain NMC
4:00
Apr. 27 Frankfort
1:30
May 02 MCBAIN
4:30
May 04 Glen Lake

4:00
May 09 Leland
4:30
May 10 Kalkaska Inv
3:00
May 11 Benzie
1:30
May 13 MCBAIN
4:30
May 18 McBain NMC
TBA
May 23 Onekama
TBA
May 25 Districts @ Bear Lake TBA
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coach - scott phillips

record 3-12
accomplishments Alex Stanton qualified for
states as an individual.
returnees Alex Stanton-sr; Tre Pfau-jr; Josh
Waddell-jr; Dan Malkowski-jr; Ian Fiorini-so; Vincent
Ferguson-so; and Jared Nolan-so
newcomers Gavin Abraham-jr; Brandon
Spaulding-sr; Maddisyn Fuller-fr; and Trevon Waters-sr
strengths The kids all work together, love the
game, and have a desire to improve. We will compete hard and not give up on ourselves or each
other.
working on The short game, especially putting,
is where you can make big improvements in a little
time. Most of the courses arent open yet so we have

been doing a lot of chipping and whiffle ball hitting
around the school.
conference Suttons Bay is always a favorite but
after that it depends on who has new golfers and
whether they have played before or not.
goals The team goals are to improve throughout
the season, as long as we do that then I will consider this season a success. I would love to see us get
through districts and qualify for regionals, and I would
hope Alex qualifies for states again which is not an
easy task with only 3 teams and 3 individuals out of
12 teams and 36 individuals.
experience three seniors, four juniors, three sophomores and one freshman
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Evart
Track & Field
Evart Boys & Girls Track
Mar. 24 Saginaw Valley State 12:00
Mar. 29 Sparta
4:00
Apr. 12 Vestaburg
4:00
Apr. 15 Roscommon
3:00
Apr. 20 Coleman
4:00
Apr. 22 Kent CIty
4:00
Apr. 26 Manton Pine River
4:30
May 02 LAKE CITY MCBAIN 4:30
May 09 McBain NMC
4:30
May 14 Alma College

9:00
May 17 BEAL CITY MARION 4:30
May 20 Regionals
4:00
May 21 Regionals
4:00
May 24 Highland Conference 4:30
May 28 MITCHA
4:00
May 30 Cadillac All Star
4:00
4:00
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The 2016 Evart boys track team. Back Coach Randy Kruse, Josh Ridgeway, Major Griffin, Cody Pritchard, Dillon
Donley, Kyle Stokes, David Green, Alex Hamilton, Kyle Cichewicz, Zachary Schildhouse, Chase Walter and coach
Dennis Peacock. Middle Brock Witbeck, Andrew Booher, Richard Foster, Ryan Albright, Zolan
Long, Ayden Aldrich, Brian Barnett, Tanner Ryan, Nicholas Niles and Santana Scott. Front Ben Randall, Austin
Hamilton, Jake Kleeves, Zach Parshall, Jarred Allerding, Trevor Henry, Kenneth Eastman, Mitchell Vanscoyoc,
Joshua Woods, Zach Rounds and Sky Ranjel. Missing Daniel Bengry, Joe Eastman, Michael Wetters, Nathan
Woods.
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The 2016 Evart girls track team. Front Menon Kebede, Sarah Nelson, Kylie Stokes,
Megan Batten, Maddi Orve and Tia McCauley. Middle Kymberley Morrone, Alexis
Fehrenbach, Allyssa Witbeck, Amber Freeman, Ashton Moyer and Mariah Fisher.
Back Arianna Mooney, Lea Hitgen, Amber Eastman, Rebecca Kleeves, Brooklynn
Elenbaas, Macey Wallace and Coach Todd Scott. Not pictured Mara VanOrder,
Brooke Belleville and Marina Ross.
girls coach - todd scott

accomplishments Mara VanOrder - Highland
Conference champion, regional champion and
All-State in the 400-meter dash. Allyssa Witbeck
Highland Conference champion
returnees Mara VanOrder (400m, 200m,
record 4-3 in the Highland

accomplishments 2nd at the regional.
Santana Scott earned all-state honors in the
1600 and 3200, finishing fifth and second
respectively at the MHSAA meet. Zach Parshall
also earned all-state honors by finishing fifth in
the high jump.
returnees Santana Scott 12- Santana is
one of the best distance runners in the state.
Last year, he finished in 5th in the 1600 and
2nd in the 3200. This past fall he was the D4
state champ in cross country. Santana is such
a great asset as he can run anything from
the 400 to the 3200 very well. Having Santana
is such a luxury as we always know that we
can pencil in 15 or 20 points heading into
any meet. He is also a very hard worker and
a good leader. Josh Woods 11- Along with
Santana, Josh gives a nice one-two punch in
mid-distance and distance races. Last year
he went :54(400), 2:07(8:00), 4:41(1600) and
10:25(3200). He will be a major part of our success this spring. Major Griffin 11- Major ran 52.5(400)
last year as a sophomore. I believe that he has only
scratched the surface of his abilities. He and Cody
Pritchard will anchor our sprint and relay crew.
When Major gains confidence in his abilities and
learns to prepare, the sky is the limit. Cody Pritchard
11- Cody long jumped over 20 feet last year and
was the heart of our sprint and relay crew. He
made a big jump forward last year as a sopho-
4x100, discus); Allyssa Witbeck (long jump, high

jump, pole vault, 4x100); Brooke Belleville (sprints
and middle distance); Macey Wallace (long
jump, high jump, sprints); Sarah Nelson (distance);
and Lexie Fehrenbach (pole vault and sprints)
newcomers Mariah Fisher (shot put, discus);
Kylie Stokes (sprints); and Rebecca Kleeves (shot
more and, although its early, he looks poised to

have an excellent season.
newcomers We have a very nice group of
young distance runners led by freshmen Nathan
Woods and Austin Hamilton. They have the potential to be a very important part of our success this
year. As they develop, they will give us more flexibility in how we use Josh and Santana. Kyle Stokes
9- Kyle has given our older sprinters a run for their
money so far this spring. He adds depth and will be
a big part of our sprints and relays.
strengths Once again, our distance group
should be very competitive with anyone. With
Santana and Josh leading the way and young
guys falling in behind as the season progresses, this
should be an area of great strength for us. Sprints
and relays should also be very solid for us this year.
Cody Pritchard, Major Griffin, Kyle Stokes and Dillon
Danley give us depth and flexibility in the sprints
and are returning to relays that qualified for the
state meet last season. Jumps will also be an area
of strength for us. Zach Parshall was the conference champ in the high jump last season and
earned all-state honors with a 5th place finish at
the state meet. In the long jump, Cody Pritchard,
Ben Randall, Zach Parshall and Dillon Danley were
all over 19 feet last year.
goals barring key injuries, we would like to
compete for league and regional championships along with making a respectable showing at
MITCA and MHSAA.
experience - 10 seniors, 11 juniors, five sophomores
and 13 freshmen
put)
strengths High jump, long jump, sprints and
middle distance.
working on We will be working on conditioning and getting stronger as a team.
conference There is a lot of team and individual talent in the Highland Conference and
the winner will undoubtedly deserve it. Were

gonna work as hard as we can to be as good
as we can be.
goals To get the most out of each individual
athlete and compete to the best of our ability.
If we do that, that will be a successful season.
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CHARLEVOIX
GLADWIN
Harrison
Osceola Inv
Manton
Glen Lake
LAKE CITY
Beal City
4:00
4:00
1:00
4:00
4:00
10:00
4:30
4:15
4:30
4:30
May 12 MARION
4:30
May 14 CAT CLASSIC
9:00
May 16 McBain
4:30
May 19 Montabella
4:00
May 20 MCBAIN NMC
4:30
May 24 PINE RIVER
4:30
May 27 Morley Wooden Bat 3:30
May 31 Districts
4:00
Jun. 04 Districts
10:00
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The 2016 Evart baseball team. Back Coach Cullie Smith, Coach Josh
Johnson, Trevin Ladd, Karsten Allen, Andrew Bengry, Coach Ken Ranjel,
Coach McKinstry and Coach Bill Conklin. Front Rob Tapling, Billy
Conklin, Layne Nadig, Josh Dorn and Chris Imhoff. Not pictured Sky
Ranjel, Cody Pritchard and Noah Drake.
softball
coach - josh johnson

record 4-19
returnees All together I have 8 returning varsity
players from last season. Seniors: Chris Imhoff, Andrew
Bengry, Robert Tapling, and Noah Drake, as well as my
juniors, Trevin Ladd, Layne Nadig, and Cody Pritchard.
I also have a sophomore Josh Dorn that spent his
entire freshman year on varsity.
strenths Hopefully everything. Our team batting
average was horrendous last season. We have been
promoting a new approach that I feel will help our
team in that area. I have 3 senior pitchers that I will
look upon to give our guys a chance to win.

working on Obviously the hitting, but we just have
to be better in all phases of the game. Defensively we
cannot afford to make mistakes and we must pitch to
contact.
conference We expect to win the conference!
Obviously, Beal City and Pine River have been the
traditional powerhouses of our conference. We must
compete with them.
goals We expect to win.
experience five seniors, three juniors, nine sophomores
and nine freshmen
The 2016 Evart softball team. Back Coach Jayme Smith, Adriene Simpson, Ashley Hopkins, Mikayla
Wallace, Loraine foster, Nataleigh
Burhans, Sydney Sanders, Cyana Dellar,
Jaycee Schuberg and Coach Bressler.
Front Rachel Martin, Danielle Conklin,
Danielle Beasley, McKenzie Kimball,
Brianna Carey, Beth Moyer and Hannah
Smith, batgirl.
coach - jeff bressler

record 5-22
returnees we only had one senior last year and we have
seven starters returning this year. Loraine Foster (1B) returning
captain. Danielle Gus Conklin (C) returning captain. Rachel
Martin (CF) earned a captainship as well. Mikayla Wallace in (LF),
Ashley Hopkins (3B), Dani Beasley (2B) and Nat Burhans (SS). This
makes for a pretty strong starting lineup and we expect they will
do very well this year.
newcomers Syd Sanders will likely take over as our ace pitcher.
Cyana Dellar and Mckenzie Kimball. We have brought them
both up to fill some spots and to prepare for next season. We
will be utilizing them as utility players to get them ready to take
over positions of this years graduates. I have quite a few players
graduating this year. Both are great athletes and I expect they
will settle into their roles very quickly.
strengths This is a solid group overall. I expect our defense to
be very strong this year.
working on Errors! We have to reduce the errors compared
to last season. We lost a lot of games due to errors. I think experience is going to be a huge factor in resolving that, and we are
going to focus on it during practice. We are also putting a lot
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The 2016 Pine River softball team. Back Alexis Bennett, Kyla Johnson, KayLee Goodman,
Chelsey TerBurgh, Dana Hill and Kourtney Brock. Front Ally Stokely, Jenna Johnson, Taylor
Warner, Hannah Hill, Bekah Dean and Carleigh Trowbridge.
Pine River Girls Softball

Mar. 29 Crossroads
4:00
Mar. 30 Grant
4:00
Apr. 12 LAKE CITY
4:00
Apr. 15 Orchard View
4:00
Apr. 20 Big Rapids
4:00
Apr. 23 HOME TOURNAMENT 4:00
Apr. 26 Marion
4:30
Apr. 28 Reed City
4:00
May 03 MCBAIN
4:30
May 05 MESICK
4:15
May 07 HOME TOURNAMENT 4:00
May 09 Manistee
4:00
May 13 Beal City
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May 17 MANTON
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May 20 LAKE CITY
4:30
May 21 Glen Lake
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record 15-20
returnees Chelsey TerBurgh - All Regional outfielder, slapper;
Jenna Johnson - catcher, lead off hitter; Taylor Warner - third base;
Kyla Johnson outfield; Dana Hill pitcher; Carleigh Trowbridge
outfield; Kourtney Brock pitcher; and KayLee Goodman - first base.
newcomers Alexis Bennett pitcher; Ally Stokely -2nd base;
Bekah Dean SS; and Hannah Hill OF.
strengths Offense, we have strong bats and smart base
runners that wont miss an opportunity to take an extra base.
Defensively, we are solid in the field behind our pitchers.

working on Our pitchers have worked quite a bit in the off season to be able to hit any location and change speeds effectively.
We need one of them to emerge as the go-to girl that wants the
ball in her hand in crunch time.
goals Win the Highland Conference and our district are goals
every year. This crew has the potential to meet and exceed those
goals, but they need to be determined. Success to us would
mean enjoying the game of softball and growing into a team
that wants to win together.
experience five seniors, five juniors and two sophomores
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The 2016 Pine River

baseball team. Back
Nick Shimel, Raden
Holmes, Brad Holmes,
Mack Peterson, Matt
Goodenow, Marcus
Washington and Dylan
Loop.
Front Andrew Park,
Steven Hilkowski, Grant
Ruppert, Mason Powell,
Tyler Wing, Matt Stone and
Tristen Nelson.
Pine River Boys Baseball

Mar. 29 Crossroads
4:00
Mar. 30 Grant
4:00
Apr. 12 LAKE CITY
4:00
Apr. 15 Orchard View
4:00
Apr. 20 Big Rapids
4:00
Apr. 23 HOME TOURNAMENT 4:00
Apr. 26 Marion
4:30
4:30
May 03 MCBAIN
4:30
May 05 MESICK
4:15
May 07 HOME TOURNAMENT 4:00

May 09 Manistee
4:00
May 13 Beal City
4:30
May 17 MANTON
4:30
May 20 LAKE CITY
4:30
May 21 Glen Lake
4:00
May 24 Evart
4:30
May 26 BUCKLEY
4:30
May 30 DISTRICTS
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record 33-4
accomplishments District champs
returnees Matt Goodenow, senior catcher/outfield; Tyler
Wing, senior outfield; Marcus Washington, senior shortstop;
Dylan Loop, senior outfield; Grant Ruppert, catcher/pitcher;
Nick Shimel, senior first base/pitcher; and Mason Powell, junior
pitcher/outfield.
newcomers Matt Stone, junior catcher/outfield; Tristen Nelson,
junior infielder; Steven Hilkowski, junior infielder; Raden Holmes,

junior pitcher/first base; Brad Holmes, junior outfield; Mack
Peterson, junior outfield/third base; and Andrew Park, sophomore catcher/outfield.
strengths We have decent team speed and I hope our
defense continues from last year.
working on We are working hard on pitching as we lost a
lot from last year. We are also working on productive at-bats to
move runners and score runs.
conference Beal City will be strong once again. Manton also
will be strong again. Lake City, McBain, Evart, and Marion should
all be able to beat most teams in the conference.
goals We would like to be able to compete for both a conference and district title but I will be happy with steady improvement throughout the season. We have a good group of guys
so Im confident we will have fun and represent Pine River well.
big games Conference games are always key. We will use
the early non-conference games to get ready for them. We also
want to be playing well come district time so that will also be
our focus.
Track and Field

boys coach - eric gebhard
record 7-0
accomplishments Won the Highland,
had a good showing at regionals and sent
several individuals to the State Finals, where
two earned All-State honors.
returnees Senior Derick Hartline returns
to lead us in the distance events. Josh
Jackson will be the center of our throwing crew, ready to pick up where he left
off after a strong finish to last season. Joe
Rigling is another strong leader, able to
compete in nearly any event needed.
newcomers Elijah Lewis joins us for his first
year of varsity track, and will lend a great
deal of speed to our sprint group. Hunter
Esline has some great speed and will be a
great asset to us in the field events. Dominic
Garcia will add some muscle to our

throwing crew.
strengths Our greatest strength
is the hard work ethic of our team.
They have done everything and
more that has been asked of them
so far this season. We will also be
able to do a good job of putting
together some solid relays.
goals Were always looking
to win the conference, a challenging task no matter the year.
Bringing a relatively young and
inexperienced team up to speed quickly,
and making as much growth as possible
will be important. Most importantly we
want to have a fun season that everyone
can look back on as a great experience.
experience nine seniors, nine juniors, six
sophomores and six freshmen
be involved in the sprint and

field events. We have a large
group of other athletes that are
with us for the first time that will
gebhard
make an immediate impact on
our scoring at meets.
record 4-3
accomplishments Second strengths Our biggest
place finish at regionals, and strength this year will be our
qualified six individuals for the ability to put strong runners in
State Finals.
nearly every event. We have
returnees Shiloh Ruppert great depth across the board,
returns as a senior ready to lead and some strong athletes to
our hurdlers. Anna Lindquist is push for first place finishes. This
a superb middle distance run- group also works very hard, and
ner looking to build on a fan- has been supportive up bringtastic season last year. Olivia ing our new members up to
Thompson and Autumn Dutka speed quickly.
also are middle distance run- working on A focus on the
ners who joined Lindquist on field events will be the key differthe state qualifying two mile ence between us being a good
relay team. Kenzie Ruppert and team or a great team this seaBrooklyn Stephens are returning son. We have the athleticism
as key members of our sprint to do well in these events, but
relays, and add some great need the weather to cooperdepth to our field events. Clara ate well enough to get some
Umbreit will be our rock for the solid practice in with them.
throwing crew, bringing great conference The Highland
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lenging task no matter the year.

Our goal is to help every athlete
grow as an individual, and work
together as a team throughout
the season. Most importantly we
want to have a fun season that
everyone can look back on as
a great experience.
big meets All conference
meets are huge, and cannot
be taken lightly. After that, our
attention falls on regionals,
where we hope to finish as high
as we can as a team, and
qualify numerous individuals for
the State Finals.
experience seven seniors,
one junior, 16 sophomores and
nine freshmen
The 2016 Pine River track teams. Front Amber Caswell, Sydney Bousquet, Dallas Snider,
Olivia Thompson, Kelsi Charles, Sydney Beaudet, Hailey Edstrom, Elijah Lewis, Maddie Martin,
Logan Powell, John Damon and Aaron Arnold. Second Aithin Jackson, Dominick Cousino,
Jalen Whipple, Roger Barnett, Brooklyn Stephens, Vanessa Pyne, Carrie Coons, Morgan
Edstrom, Kenzie Ruppert, Brianna Stephenson, Natalie Grover, Terrell Davis and Coach Trevor
Holmes. 3rd Josh Hooker, Josh Jackson, Nathan Park, Derek Hartline (Captain), Shiloh
Ruppert (Captain), Brady Loop, Christopher LaPointe, Alyssa Geer, Summer Jackson and
Coach Jake Kanouse. 4th Enselma Barnett, Devin Houck, Kelly Witherspoon, Ryan Holmes,
Joe Rigling (Captain), Anna Lindquist (Captain), Clara Umbreit, Jeffrey Johnson , Hunter
Esline, Chad Lewis and Coach Hannah Zimmerman. 5th Coach Andi Bogert, Sam Pentces,
Mark Geer, Wade Fullerton, Isaac Peterson, Spencer Haskel, Allie Morris, Mariah Sieting,
Gretchen Geer and Coach Eugene Sturdavant. Not pictured Hunter Moffit, Kade Elkins,
Christopher Rehleopf, Zachary Underhill, Travis Carlson, Dominic Garcia, Harlee Charles,
Jasmyn Pacola, Autumn Dutka and Verena Roick.
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Apr. 15 Newaygo
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Apr. 19 Central Montcalm
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Apr. 22 Kent City
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Apr. 26 Newaygo
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The 2016 Reed City track and field team. Back Andre Jones, Jayson Johnson, Jinhong Ni, Brad Rogowski, Tyler
White, Brad Marek, Ben Lodholtz, Taylor Pelton, Tyler Kerr, Mykel Dillard, Isiah Yonkin, Nathan Fasbender, Damion
Stinson and Michael Johnson. Middle Jett White, Maggie McGahey, Hannah Boza, Anthony Pelton, Jackson
Price, Schuyler Smith, Angel Estrada, Hunter Zuem, Avery Hill, Brandon Major and Jared Kienitz. Front Reece
Gutierrez, Bishoy Angious, Hana Ondrus, Emily Libey, Catherine Kettner, Hanna Price, Carmen Guy, Mikala Kangas,
Meghan Borst, Janelle Straathof, Connor Cornelius and Phillip Jones. Missing Natalee Holtz, Madison McMullen,
Alaynah Pelton and Liberty Posigian.
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record 4-6
accomplishments Nathan Fasbender
was a Division 3 state champion in the
pole vault, the 400-meter relay team qualified for state finals. Jon Green qualified for
state finals in the 100-meter dash and TJ
Patterson qualified in the discus. We took
third in our conference meet.
returnees Seniors Nathan Fasbender,
Andre Jones, Brad Marek and Tyler White;
sophomores Damion Stinson, CJ Cornelius
and Jett White
newcomers Sprinters Taylor Pelton,
Phillip Jones; vaulter Jackson Price; throwers Angel Estrada, Ben Lodholtz, Tyler Kerr;
and high jumpers Schuyler Smith and Mykel

Dillard
strenghts I believe we have a lot of
rookies but we will score in most events and
some events we could dominate.
working on Conditioning is key for us. If
we can get into shape before any injuries
occur, we could be a tough team to beat.
conference Chip Hills is always tough.
Newaygo, Tri County, Grant and us are
ready to surprise others.
goals Our goal is always simple: Get as
many state qualifiers as possible. This year I
could see 7 to 10 boys qualify if things go
well.
experience nine seniors, two juniors,
eight sophomores and seven freshmen
girls coach - brent michell

accomplishments Hanna Price qualified
for the MHSAA Division 3 State Finals in four
events, the 100-meter dash, 100-meter hurdles, 300-meter hurdles and 400-meter with
Emily Libey, Keylee Aemisegger and Alison
Schermerhorn.
returnees Hanna Price, senior; Mikala
Kangas, junior; Jenelle Straathoff, junior;
Hannah Boza, sophomore; and Catherine
Kettner, sophomore
newcomers Meghan Borst, junior
strenghts Hanna Price in the hurdles and
Hannah Boza in the throws

working on Our numbers are small but we
can compete in some relays and a few other
events. We will be working on conditioning
and competing.
conference Chip Hills will win it. No sleepers
goals We hope to qualify at least 6 girls to
the state finals this year.
big meets regionals, state finals and the
conference meet are the only meets that
matter to us. All other meets are designed to
prepare us for those.
experience two seniors, six juniors, six sophomores and one freshman
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Lauren Voelker, Serena Sweet, Megan Donley, Sam Finkbeiner,
Taylor Morgan and Kate Latim. Back Liza Emington, Kindsey
Kienitz, Alexis VanEck, Kaitlyn Nixon, Willow Stieg-Boyer, Brenna
Westhoff, Kendra White and Coach Bryan Hall.
Reed City Girls Soccer
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Mar. 29 CROSSROADS
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Apr. 11 Tri County
6:00
Apr. 13 NEWAYGO
4:30
Apr. 20 GRANT
6:00
Apr. 21 HART
4:30
Apr. 25 BIG RAPIDS
6:00
Apr. 27 Kent City
6:00
May 02 Lakeview
4:30
May 04 TRI COUNTY
6:00
May 09 Newaygo
4:30
May 16 Grant
6:00
May 18 Big Rapids
6:00
May 23 KENT CITY
6:00
May 25 LAKEVIEW
4:30
May 31 Ludington
6:00
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record 4-10
accomplishments Katelynn Latin 2nd Team All Conf;
Lauren Voelker HM All Conf.
returnees Sr MID Liza Emington; Sr MID Lauren Voelker; Sr
DEF Megan Donley; Sr DEF Lindsey Kienitz; Sr MID Samantha
Finkbeiner; Sr DEF Hannah Zigman; Sr GK Brenna Westhoff; Jr
FWD Katelin Reed; and Jr MID Katelynn Latin
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strengths The addition of strong juniors will allow us to continue to play solid defense. Our defense has also improved at
every position on the field. Our goalkeeper has gotten better
each year and will have a strong senior season.
working on We are working on our passing and possession
to increase scoring opportunities. We are learning positional
responsibilities to strengthen our defense and control the midfield.
conference We are in a very strong conference and

expect Big Rapids, Grant and Tri County to fight for the top
with Newago and Lakeview right behind them.
goals We will need to work together and find ways to
improve our team unity to allow us to be able to compete
with the strong teams in our conference.
big games Big Rapids is always a good rivalry, despite their
talented roster. Kent City will probably be our most closelymatched competition.
experience nine seniors and eight juniors
Golf
coach - katrina wray
returnees Brady Slater junior and Bryce Grannis
- sophomore
newcomers Thomas Quinn, Josh Mund and Zack
Wirgau
strengths We should have 6 guys consistently
under 100 on 18 holes, which is something we have
not had for many years.
working on Making sure players know all of their

options while playing the course.
conference Big Rapids will win the conference.
goals I have a great group of players this year,
that I enjoy working with on a daily basis. We are
going to work hard to move up from sixth to third
place in our conference.
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The 2016 Reed City softball team. Front Katianne Hansen,

Kamryn Myers, Alyssa Olds and Bailey Brummel. Back
Olivia Lawson, Devin Willard, Jocelyn Wirth, Ally Yarger,
Sidni Rushford, Julianne Griffin and Coach Roger Steig.
Missing Taylor Cutler.
Reed City Girls Softball

Apr. 12 EVART
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Apr. 14 CADILLAC
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Apr. 15 TRI COUNTY
4:00
Apr. 19 MANTON
4:00
Apr. 20 WHITE CLOUD
4:00
Apr. 22 Newaygo
4:00
Apr. 26 Kalkaska
4:00
Apr. 28 PINE RIVER
4:00
Apr. 30 Traverse City
9:00
May 03 Grant
4:00
May 06 Big Rapids
4:00
May 07 Pine River
9:00
May 10 REED CITY
4:00
May 13 REED CITY
4:00
May 14 Big Rapids
9:00
May 18 Lake City
4:00
May 24 Lakeview
4:00
Jun. 04 Pine River
9:00
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record 17-14
accomplishments Sidni Rushford and Julianne Griffin both
made the Cadillac News Dream Team
returnees Julianne Griffin. This will be her fourth season as
the varsity starting pitcher. She is a senior team captain and
her leadership will play a large part in our teams fate.
newcomers Sophomores Alyssa Olds, Devin Willard and
freshman Kamryn Myers will add a great deal of speed to this
years team.
strengths Offensively we will have a good balance of
power and speed. We have a number of girls that can hit the
long ball and we plan to be very aggressive on the bases. We
have all three of our pitchers returning from last year and so
we should be solid on the mound.
working on We are very athletic this year and have a lot
of girls that can play multiple positions. We have to sort them
out to see where we need everyone to put the best possible
defense on the field behind what we think is going to be a
solid pitching staff.

conference Central Montcalm is the returning champion
and they would have to be the pick to win again. I think
everyone knows we will be strong this year so I wouldnt call
us a sleeper but we will be in the fight to win it.
goals I began coaching varsity softball at Reed City in
2006. 2008 a was leap year and we made our first trip to the
MHSAA quarterfinals. In 2012, we made our second trip to the
quarterfinals. Its 2016 and a leap year has been good to us.
Our goals are to return to the quarters along with a conference championship. Our secret to success will be if we act
like a team, play like team and be positive in our thoughts
and goals. If we can make the most important individual on
this team the team, great things will happen for Reed City
softball.
big games Our key rivals are Big Rapids and Pine River.
In conference our key rivals will be Central Montcalm and
Chippewa Hills.
experience four seniors, two juniors, four sophomores and
one freshman
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Apr. 22 Newago
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Apr. 26 Kalkaska
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May 05 Big Rapids
4:00
May 07 Sanford Meridan
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May 24 Lakeview
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May 13 Manton Inv
4:00
May 16 Frankfort Inv
2:00
May 20 Regionals Brethren
4:00
May 24 Mesick
3:00
May 30 Honor Roll Meet
4:00
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boys coach - ken wicker

returnees Demian Allen: Senior- sprints. If he is
healthy, Demian could be one of the best sprinters in the
area. He has a lot of talent and I expect him to have a
great spring. Bill Barnhart: Junior: Throws. I expect Bill to
show a lot of improvement this spring. I expect him to be
very competitive in the throws. Graham Spitzer: sophomore- distance. I look for Graham to be very competitive this spring. I am hoping to see a lot of improvement.
girls coach - ken wicker

returnees Kirsi Wildfong: Junior- mid-distance/pole vault.
Kirsi is our most versatile athlete. We will rely on her to do a lot
this season. Corrie Burgess: Senior- Hurdles/pole vault. Corrie
has really improved over the past two years. She is working
hard and I expect her to have a great spring. Lauren Beeman:
Senior- distance. Lauren sets a great example for our team. She
works hard and is a pleasure to work with. Abby Wicker: Juniormid distance, Allison Boman: sophomore- hurdles/long jump,
Megan Wilkie: Sophomore- mid distance. These three girls help
solidify our relays and provide depth to our team. I expect to
see a lot of improvement from these girls this season.
newcomers Autumn Beeman: Senior- sprints. I am really excited to get autumn out this spring. She will really help our sprints
Joel Fleis: Junior- hurdles. Should be much improved this

spring. Hunter Way: Junior- throws. Another athlete that
we are looking at to improve. Has the ability to compete in the throws, especially the discus. Jacob Soukup:
Senior- throws, Jacob Bieri-Brintnall: Junior- throws, Bobby
Thifault- sophomore-throws. These three boys help make
up our throws group. Each of them has the ability to
improve a lot this spring.
newcomers Alecksi Aalto- senior- sprints. I was glad
to get Alecksi out this spring. He is a very good soccer
player and will help us out in the sprints and relays.
and relays. Samantha Wicker: Freshman- sprints. Samantha will

give us depth in the sprints and our relays.
strengths I expect us to be very solid in the mid distance
and distance events. Our relays should be much improved this
year and the hurdles is an event that I think we can be very
competitive.
working on We spend a lot of our early season on conditioning and technique work.
conference Benzie and Kingsley are the favorites to win.
goals I am looking forward to seeing how much we improve
this season. We will identify success by how well we compete
throughout the season.
experience three seniors, two juniors, two sophomores and
one freshman
strengths Sprints and throws will be a strength this

season.
working on We spend a lot of our early season on
conditioning and technique work.
conference Benzie and Kingsley are the favorites.
goals We always work to improve throughout the season and get each athlete to reach their potential. I look
forward to seeing all of our kids improve.
experience three seniors, four juniors and two sophomores
Baseball
coach - jack ledford
record 3-18
returnees Dominique Kroskie Sr. pitcher/catcher; Jackson
Ledford Sr. pitcher/catcher; Dominic Taylor Jr. centerfielder;
and Cole Olds Jr. pitcher/infielder
newcomers Dillon Hankins Jr. pitcher/SS; and Garrett Emery
Fr. infielder
strengths Pitching
working on We need to be able to score runs. We had a
hard time generating baserunners last season.
conference Glen Lake and Frankfort are always favorites in
the Northwest Conference.
goals We need to get better every day we play or practice.
If we improve from the beginning of April to the end of May,
we have a legitimate shot to win our district at Marion.
experience two seniors, four juniors, three sophomores and
one freshman
The 2016 Buckley baseball team. From left Trey Mori,

Dillon Hankins,Nick Kuhn, Cole Olds,Jackson Ledford,
Dominic Taylor and Garrett Emery. Missing Garret
Luther, Dominique Kroskie and Michael Halifax.
Buckley Boys Baseball

Apr. 12 SUTTONS BAY
4:15
Apr. 15 LAKE CITY
4:30
Apr. 18 FOREST AREA
4:30
Apr. 19 Benzie
4:15
Apr. 22 BELLAIRE
4:30
Apr. 26 Kingsley
4:15
Apr. 28 MARION
4:30
May 03 LELAND
4:15
May 05 Onekema
4:30
May 06 Frankfort
4:15
May 10 GLEN LAKE
4:15
May 12 MCBAIN
4:30
May 14 TC Christian
9:00
May 17 Mesick
4:15
May 19 Brethren
4:30
May 23 TC CHRISTIAN
4:30
May 26 Pine River
4:30
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Softball
coach - kristina flees
accomplishments Stephanie Kinere 1st
team All-Conference and 1st team AllDistrict; and Megan Molloseau -2nd Team
all Conference and 2nd Team all District
returnees Senior Emma Cassey Short;
Senior Autumn Beeman Catcher; Senior
Stephanie Kinere-Pitcher/infield; Junior
Nora Ramsay- Pitcher/infield; Junior Megan
The 2016 Buckley softball team. Back Autumn Beeman, Stephanie Kinere, Nora Ramsay, Molly Paul
and Morgan Herkner. Front Amber Beeman, Taylor Herkner, Meagan Molloseau, Sara Cavendish
and Emilee McIntyre. Not pictured Emma Cassey, Kaylee Kroskie and Kassie Noel.
Molloseau- Outfield; and Junior Molly Pahloutfiled

newcomers Freshmen- Emilee McIntyre,
Infield and Kassie Noel-Infield
strengths We have some good hitters.
The girls work well together.
working on We are a pretty young team
in terms of years played. We will be working
on hitting as well as softball mechanics.
experience five seniors, four juniors, one
sophomore and three freshmen
Buckley Girls Softball

Apr. 12 SUTTONS BAY
Apr. 13 BEAR LAKE
Apr. 15 LAKE CITY
Apr. 18 FOREST AREA
Apr. 19 Benzie
Apr. 22 BELLAIRE
Apr. 26 Kingsley
Apr. 28 MARION
May 03 LELAND
4:15
4:30
4:30
4:30
4:15
4:30
4:15
4:30
4:15
May 05 Onekema
4:30
May 06 Frankfort
4:15
May 10 GLENN LAKE
4:15
May 14 TC Christian
9:00
May 17 Mesick
4:15
May 19 Brethren
4:30
May 23 TC CHRISTIAN
4:30
May 26 Bear Lake
4:30
Good Luck
To Our Area High School

Boys And Girls Teams
Your talent, dedication and teamwork will
make for a great season!
KRS
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