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CADILLAC
Football
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The 2016 Cadillac football team. Front Terrence Taylor, Kegan Brooks, Tanner
Cochrane, Connor Flint, Hunter Rensberry, Jared McDaniel, Spencer Fisher, Keenan
Gurden, Dylan Satchell and Kaden Dennis. Second Zack Gunnett, Ryan DeKryger,
McKenzie Fisher, Leif Olson, Seth Olson, Sam Platt, Joe Trautner, Gavin Daniels, Will
Podzamsky, Aaron Roper and Austin Holly. Third Coach Hinkle, Coach Baker,
Coach Cooper, Coach Metzger, Isaiah Plaugher, Rodney Sanders, Christian Behl,
Jacob Kochanny, Josiah Campbell, Andrew Peters, Tommy Huckle, Clayton
McCarthy, Jacob VanDrie, Coach Cox, Coach Mallory and Coach Hamilton. Not
pictured Andrew Giddens.
Cadillac Boys Football
Aug. 25 Big Rapids
7:00
Sep. 01 BAY CITY
7:00
Sep. 09 Petoskey
7:00
Sep. 16 ALPENA
7:00
Sep. 23 Ogemaw
7:00
Sep. 30
Oct. 08
Oct. 14
Oct. 21
GAYLORD
7:30
Traverse City West
7:00
Manistee
7:00
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7:00
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coach - cody mallory strengths Very cohesive group that has put
in a lot of work during the off-season
record 2-7
returnees Josiah Campbell Sr. OL/DL - 2015 working on Adapting to the triple option
Big North 2nd Team; Kegan Brooks Jr. QB; Ryan
DeKryger Sr. RB/DL - 2015 Big North Honorable
Mention; Jake Kochanny Jr. OL/DL - 2015 Cadillac
News Dream Team; Dylan Satchell Sr. DB - Team
Captain, 2015 Big North Honorable Mention; Connor Flint Sr. RB/LB - Team Captain; Kaden Dennis Sr.
RB/CB - Team Captain; and Clayton McCarthy Sr.
TE/OLB - 2015 Leading Receiver
and playing team defense

style Flexbone triple option and a 4-2 defense
Conference Traverse City Central is the favorite
with Gaylord and Petoskey right behind them.
goals Focusing on getting a little better each
day in order to maximize our potential.
experience 18 seniors and 14 juniors
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VOLLEYball
marc vieau | Cadillac News
The 2016 Cadillac volleyball team. Front Elizabeth Pyles, Kylie Christensen,
Ali Finch, Naomi Boonzaaijer and Mikayela Johns. Back Jordin Ellens, Brooke
Kochanny, Gabrielle Kapuscinski and Marykate Taylor.
Cadillac Girls Volleyball
coach - michelle brines
record 45-5
accomplishments Big North Conference champions,
Class B district and regional champions

returnees Senior setter Ali Finch; senior MH Kylie Christensen; junior OH Gabby Kapuscinski; senior RH Liz Pyles; senior
MH Naomi Boonzaiijer; and senior RH Mikayela Johns.
newcomers Freshman OH Brooke Kochanny; junior DS
Marykate Taylor; junior DS Jordin Ellens
strengths We have the tallest team weve had here so
thats a bonus. I think we have some aggressive servers and our

offense should be solid, too.
working on We need to work on our serve-receive and
learning to trust who youre playing next to.
conference There are a lot of talented teams in the conference and one of our expectations is to repeat as conference
champions but we know it wont be easy.
goals We expect to win the conference, district and regional titles and make a return trip to Battle Creek.
experience 5 seniors, 3 juniors and one freshman.
Aug. 20
Aug. 25
Sep. 07
Sep. 10
Sep. 14
Sep. 17
Sep. 21
Sep. 24
Portage Central
Cadillac
Traverse City West
Battle Creek/Lakeview
Gaylord
Cadillac
Petoskey
Frankenmuth
8:30
8:30
5:30
8:00
5:30
8:30
5:30
8:30
Oct. 03 Traverse City Central 5:30

Oct. 05 Traverse City West
5:30
Oct. 12 Gaylord
5:30
Oct. 15 Mt. Morris
8:30
Oct. 17 Petoskey
5:30
Oct. 19 Alpena
5:30
Oct. 22 North Branch
8:30
Oct. 29 Central Montcalm
9:00
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Cross Country
The 2016 Cadillac cross country team. Front Susie

Huckle, Erika Peterson, MaKayla McQueer, Brooke
Costello, Paige Fiet, Abby Hearth, Maria Francisco,
Natalie Sterner, Haley Swiger and Brittney Byers. Second
Darcy Naugle, Elizabeth Parker, Jordan Healey, Shannon
Metzger, Haylea Smith, Analynne Klotz, Brittney Smith,
Renaye Greenwood, Corra Barnard, Amber Awwad,
Emma Lloyd, Miranda Richardson and Courtney Daniel.
Third Coach Tim OMalley, Jessica Geeseman, Tucker
Bachman, Rhys Seward, Gabrielle Metzger, Brittany
Cunningham, Kassidy Jackson, Rachel Green, Shayenna
Rossell, Kendra Phillips, Sam Carrancho, Shelby Bailey,
Mary Erickson, Brendan Hambright, Evan Chilcote and
Justin Andersen. Fourth Grace Myers, Caitlin Dietlin,
Haley Willis, Abby Wetherell, Kate Buckmaster, Savana
Holmes, Madison Lux, Paige Sharp, Lina Meyjes, Deion Vo,
Carissa Mitchell, Zach Felber, Joshua Jacobson and Alex
Whipple. Fifth Assistant coach Eric Clark, Erik Awwad,
Tim Coffey, Abraham Apfel, Matthew Brines, Nick Catlin,
Kyle Pike, Zach Elmore, Devin Taylor, Brendan Shanahan,
Timothy Carlington, Connor Jackson, Max Reaume, Jered
Holland, assistant coach Laurie Decker and assistant
coach Kevin Decker.
Cadillac Boys &
Girls Cross Country
Aug. 27 Benzie
Aug. 31 CADILLAC INV.
Sep. 07 Ovis-Elsie Inv.
Sep. 16 MSU Inv.
Sep. 20 BNC Meet
Sep. 24 Oakridge
8:30
10:00
4:00
4:00
4:00
4:00
Oct. 04
Oct. 08
Oct. 14
Oct. 18
Oct. 22
BNC Meet
4:00
Portage
1:00
Montabella
4:00
Big North Conf.
4:00
Northern Michigan
Inv.
11:30
Oct. 29 Regionals
4:00
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accomplishments The boys finished 4th in the Big North

and 7th in the Division 2 regional meet. The girls were 2nd in the
Big North with Analynne Klotz, Shannon Metzger, Brittany Smith
and Haley Smith earning all-conference honors. The team finished 4th in regional with Klotz and Metzger advancing as individual runners to the state finals.
returnees On the boys team seniors Kyle Pike and Jered
Holland are back to lead the team. Returning juniors are Evan
Chilcote, Timothy Coffey, Conner Jackson, Rhys Seward and
Devin Taylor. Sophomores Mathew Brines, Timothy Carlington,
Brandon Eller, Zach Elmore, Grant Fiet and Brendan Hambright
are back. For the girls returning seniors are Kate Buckmaster, Paige
Fiet, Jessica Geeseman, Abby Hearth, Savana Holmes, Madison
Lux, Brittney Smith and Haylea Smith. Returning juniors are Brooke
Costillo, Abby Croskey, Mackenzie Crozier, Caitlin Dietlin, Mary Erickson, Rachel Green, Analynne Klotz, Shannon Metzger, Carissa
Mitchell, Makayla McQueer, Darcy Naugle, Emily Smith, Haley
Swiger and Haley Willis. Returning sophomores are Brittany Byers,
Brittany Cunningham, Erika Peterson, Kendra Phillips, Shayanna
Rossell and Abby Wetherell.
newcomers New runners for the boys are Jared Andersen,
Justin Andersen, Abraham Apfel, Erik Awwad, Tucker Bachman,
Nick Catlin, Zachary Felber, Joshua Jacobson, Maxwell Reaume,
Brendan Shanahan, Derek Tonello, Deion Vo and Alex Whipple.
On the girls side, new runners are Raphaelle Airault, Amber Awwad, Corra Barnard, Merrill Campo, Samantha Carrancho, Maria Francisco, Renaye Greenwood, Jordan Healey, Susie Huckle,
Kassidy Jackson, Emma Lloyd, Kayla Logan, Emma Lloyd, Gabrielle Metzger, Lina Meyjes, Elizabeth Parker and Miranda Richardson.
strengths The boys teams return 6 varsity runners and the
overall numbers are up from last years team. The top 3 runners
last year were freshmen and return with a year of experience. The
team is deeper in talent this year with more competition for the
seven varsity positions. We are working on improving the finishing
position of our number 4-7 runners. The number of athletes out for
the girls team is also up again this year. For the second year in a
row, only one varsity runner is not returning due to graduation.
The team is mature and experienced, and knows how to race
to win. Newcomers to the program are also showing the ability
to compete for varsity positions. With their positive attitude, summer training and high expectations, the girls should be successful
at all invitational races, in the Big North Conference and at the
regional meet.
working on Every year, returning runners are given a goal
to increase their base and endurance from previous years. It is expected the athletes conditioning has been stepped up from the
previous year. We are placing more emphasis on core strength
exercises to prevent injury and increase their stamina at the end
of races. Later in the season, the team will focus more on speed
training. With the large amount of newcomers coming in we are
also working on establishing strong relationships that are needed
for any team to succeed.
conference Every year, do not look beyond the next upcoming meet or make predictions. The 2016 boys and girls team
will train and compete hard to win the conference meets and
the conference title.
goals The goals going into the season for both teams are to
win the conference title and advance out of regionals, and then
have the chance to compete for the State D2 Championships
in November. Constant improvement, good health, team spirit,
and many other attributes will lead to a winning and successful
season.
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CADILLAC
TENNIS
The 2016 Cadillac boys tennis team. Front Ian Munch, Cole Crisman, Austin Kailing,
Jacob Barnes and Nick Meier. Second Casey McNamara, Noah Bartlett, Henry Hess,
David Carpenter, Connor Swaffer and Bennett Johnson. Back Charlie McCumber,
Parker Denike, Chaz Kamaloski, Matthew Badovinac, Brandon Ralston, Hunter Parker
and Jack Schmittdiel.
Cadillac Boys Tennis
Aug. 17
Aug. 19
Aug. 23
Aug. 29
Sep. 06
Sep. 08
Sep. 13
Spring Lake
9:00
CADILLAC INV.
9:00
Ludington
12:00
TC St. Francis
4:00
BIG RAPIDS
4:00
Traverse City Central 4:00
Alpena
4:00
Sep. 15 LUDINGTON
4:00
Sep. 20 PETOSKEY
4:00
Sep. 22 TRAVERSE CITY WEST 4:00
Sep. 23 Rockford
4:00
Sep. 26 Big Rapids
4:00
Sep. 28 Cedar Springs
4:00
Sep. 29 BIG NORTH CONF.
9:00
Oct. 06 Regionals
9:00
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man, Casey McNamara, Austin Kailing, Bennett Johnson and
er Denike, Nick Meier, Connor Swaffer, Hunter Parker and Chaz

Komaloski.
newcomers David Carpenter, Noah Bartlett, Charlie McCumber, Jack Valice, Jacob Barnes, Jack Schmittdiel, Cole Cris-
conference Traverse City Central is the favorite

goals Finish in top 2 in conference, win regionals and qualify
accomplishments 2015 Regionals - 2nd place. Quali- Matt Badovinac

working on Individual skills, match strategy, consistency,
fied for 2015 MHSAA State Finals
returnees Henry Hess, Ian Munch, Brandon Ralston, Park- mental toughness, how to compete and finishing on opportunities to score points.
for MHSAA State Finals

experience eight seniors, four juniors and four freshmen
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SOCCER
The 2016 Cadillac boys soccer team. Front Rudy Myers, Leo Lavigne,
Matthew Fox, Max Watson, Jacob Cochrane, Alex Netzley, Christian
Croskey and Nick Jonas. Back Coach Ian Wolf, Justin Smith, Maddux
Hoaglund, Michael Gussert, Shaun Praay, Crandall Bachman, Noah
Sovis, Zach Losinski and Coach Luke Rumohr.
Cadillac Boys Soccer
coach - luke rumohr
and off the field.
working on We will continue to work on blendrecord 7-10-1

ing
our returnees with our newcomers and creating an
returnees Mike Gussert, Sr. Midfield; Jacob Co-
chrane, So. Defense; Alex Netzley, So. Defense; Max Watson, Sr. Midfield; Shaun Praay, Sr. Forward; Nick Jonas, Sr.
Forward; Zach Losinski, Sr. Goalkeeper; and Rudy Myers,
Sr. Defense.
newcomers Leo Lavigne, Jr. Midfield; Maddux
Hoaglund, Jr. Midfield; Crandall Bachman, Jr. Defense;
Matt Fox, Sr. Midfield; Christian Croskey, Sr. Midfield; Noah
Sovis, Jr. Midfield; and Justin Smith, Jr. Goalkeeper.
strengths This team is passionate about the game
of soccer. They have terrific team chemistry and players
that love to work hard and do the right things on the field
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Aug. 30
Sep. 08
Sep. 12
Sep. 13
Sep. 15
efficient team in the attack and defense.

style Offensively, we are looking to take advantage
of the opportunities that we create. Defensively we want
to play fast and physical.
conference The BNC has strong programs in TC
West, Central and Petoskey. We expect every game to
bring a unique set of challenges for us.
goals Compete to win in every game we play.
experience seven seniors, six juniors and two sophomores
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Midland
11:00
Elk Rapids
10:00
Ludington
10:00
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SPARTA
5:00
GAYLORD
5:00
Petoskey
5:00
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Sep. 22
Sep. 27
Sep. 29
Oct. 01
Oct. 04
Oct. 06
Oct. 11
ALPENA
5:00
Traverse City Central 5:00
Traverse City West
5:00
Gaylord
5:00
ELK RAPIDS
11:00
PETOSKEY
5:00
Alpena
5:00
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Heritage Christian
VOLLEYball
The 2016 Cadillac Heritage Christian volleyball team. Front

Abby Fekete, Sarah Wanner and Acacia Smith. Back Brianna
Ransom, Hope Arrington, Skyelar Hibbs, Bailea Bishop and Coach
Erica Crawley. Missing is Ella Williams.
coach - erica crawley
returnees Hope Arrington - Senior - Opposite/Out-
side Hitter; Acacia Smith - Senior Setter; Skyelar Hibbs

- Senior - Middle Hitter; Brianna Ransom - Senior - outside/
middle hitter/defense; Ella Williams - Junior - Middle Hitter;
and Abby Fekete - Junior - defensive backrow
newcomers Bailea Jessup - Senior Opposite and
Sarah Wanner - Junior Setter. Both girls return after taking
a few seasons off.
strengths We have some very strong hitters and
servers. We have several girls that have a great ability to
get on top of the ball and really put it down when given the
opportunity. Their strength carries over into their serves that
are packed with speed and brute force. The thrill the girls
get from realizing the power they have is awesome to see.
working on Movement on the court is something
that I am passionate about. We are working on making sure
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that we are in constant motion on the floor, moving with the

ball, no matter where it is, in order to keep the floor covered
and make the most out of the play.
style Our team will be working on really running their
offense all the way through. We have several girls that are
not only great hitters, but are great defensive passers as
well. The 6-2 offense we use will help us to utilize our hitters
and passers to the greatest capacity for a strong attack.
goals I expect our team will have a great season.
We have a lot of girls returning this year. I can already see
improvement over last season. We have a very cohesive
group of girls and I expect they will really work well together
on the floor. In practices they are constantly motivating
each other to do their best, cheering each other on, and
pushing each other harder. I am looking forward to not only
a successful season, but a truly fun season as well!
experience five seniors and three juniors
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SOCCER
Aug. 26
Aug. 30
Sep. 06
Sep. 13
Sep. 15
Sep. 19
Sep. 23
The 2016 Cadillac Heritage Christian boys soccer team. Front Caleb
Downey, Malachi Butler, Benjamin Gaffke, Parker Vrieze, Jordan Valk, Jason
Wanner, Evan Williams, Gavyn Curnett and Seth Wanner. Back Coach
Tom Stagg, Connor Farmer, Luke Welliver, Taylor Valk, Jacob Welliver, Seth
Killingbeck, Ethan Stagg, Aaron Wanner and Wilson Vrieze. Missing are
Jacob Nickel, Luke Stagg and Peyton Nickel.
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Sep. 30 TCBAA
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Oct. 04 Skeels
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Oct. 07 BENZIE
5:00
Oct. 11 Midland
5:30
Oct. 14 SKEELS
5:30
Oct. 18 Beth Haven
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BUCKLEY
VOLLEYball
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The 2016 Buckley volleyball team. Back Michelle Salisbury,

Allison Boman, Alyssa Gordon, Montana Yens, Makayla Luther,
Hope Warren, Emily Houghton, Kailee Kroskie and Nora Ramsay.
Front Kirsi Wildfong and Megan Molloseau.
coach - crystal rath
style Our fans will see a united team working together
varsity); senior Emily Houghton - middle hitter (3-year varsity);

and senior Megan Molloseau - libero.
newcomers Freshman Hope Warren - setter
strengths The majority of these girls have played together for the last three years. They have worked hard each
season to build the program. Defensively, their passing is a
big strength and offensively we have some great hitters who
communicate well with our setter. We also have some very
strong, consistent servers.
working on Communication and our defensive
game blocking and coverage of the floor. We will also
continue to work on the depth of the entire team, allowing
each team member to be able to execute a specific role on
the team.
presence at each event and strives to be a better team allaround teamwork, offense and defense.
conference Kingsley and Leland are always tough
competition but the Northwest Conference as a whole has
some very strong volleyball teams so who knows.
goals One of our goals last season was to make a stronger run in the postseason than they had done in the past.
The team made it to the district finals, which was a big accomplishment for a small team that was a combined JV and
varsity team due to low numbers at the JV level. That is again
one of the goals of the team and to continue to improve our
record both overall and at the conference level.
experience seven seniors, two juniors, one sophomore
and one freshman
returnees Senior Montana Yens - outside hitter (3-year toward our goals. They will see a team who makes a strong
Buckley Girls Volleyball

Aug. 20 NMC McBain
9:00
Aug. 23 Frankfort
9:00
Aug. 30 BALDWIN/
PINE RIVER/MANTON 4:00
Sep. 06 Mesick
5:30
Sep. 08 NORTHPORT
5:30
Sep. 13 LELAND
5:30
Sep. 15 BRETHREN
5:30
Sep. 20 Suttons Bay
5:30
Sep. 22 ONEKAMA
5:30
Sep. 24 Onekama Inv.

9:00
Sep. 27 GTA
5:30
Oct. 04 BENZIE
5:30
Oct. 11 GLEN LAKE
5:30
Oct. 13 Frankfort
5:30
Oct. 18 Kingsley
4:45
Oct. 20 Manistee
6:00
Oct. 24 MCE
6:00
Oct. 27 BEAR LAKE
5:30
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SOCCER
The 2016 Buckley soccer team. Back Tyler Francisco, Garret Emery, Bryce Russell,
Denver Cade, Dillon Hankins, Garrett Luther and Austin Harris. Front Abbey
Welling, Cameryn Ensor, Lilian Vermilya, Kallem Wildfong, Joey Weber, Blake Cole
and Robert Thifault. Not pictured Brock Beeman and Ridge Beeman.
Buckley Boys Soccer
Aug. 23 Charlevoix
Aug. 25 Pine River
Aug. 30 KALKASKA
Sep. 01 TC BULLDOGS
Sep. 07 Benzie
Sep. 12 Glen lake
Sep. 14 LELAND
Sep. 19 Suttons Bay
working on Finding the best use of a strong

coach - john vermilya
freshman class. We only have two seniors, but a lot of
record 16-4
accomplishments District finalist and second young players.
style We want to play strong defensively, and to
in Northwest Conference.
returnees Joey Weber - Junior Goalkeeper - All keep compact shape. Offensively we will look to capi-
District #1; Denver Cade - Junior Defender/Midfield;

Brock Beeman - Junior Winger; Dillon Hankins - Senior
Midfield; Austin Harris - Junior Defender; Ridge Beeman Sophomore Winger; and Garrett Luther - Senior Midfield.
newcomers Garrett Emery Sophomore Forward; Cameron Ensor Sophomore Forward; and Kallen Wildfong - Freshman Midfield
strengths We are strong defensively and young
going forward. We will have to learn to replace the
graduated goal scorers by learning to counterattack
well and make the most of set pieces.
talize on mistakes by the opposition. It may not be the

prettiest, but hopefully it will be effective.
conference Leland is always the pick to win it.
Northbay and Benzie will be strong as well, and Kingsley
gets stronger and stronger every year.
goals We have lost two district finals in the past
three years. We have been moved to a new district as
assigned by the state, but wed still like to make it to
through to the regionals.
experience two seniors, seven juniors, four sophomores and four freshmen
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7:00
Sep. 21 Kingsley
5:00
Sep. 26 BENZIE
5:00
Sep. 28 GLEN LAKE
5:00
Oct. 03 Leland
5:00
Oct. 05 SUTTONS BAY
5:00
Oct. 07 PENTWATER
5:00
Oct. 10 KINGSLEY
5:00
Oct. 12 TC Bulldogs
5:00
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Cross Country
Buckley Boys & Girls Cross
Country
Aug. 20 NMC McBain
10:30
Aug. 27 Pete Moss Inv.
9:00
Sep. 07 Manton
4:30
Sep. 10 BUCKLEY
10:00
Sep. 13 NWC BUCKLEY
4:15
Sep. 22 Kingsley
4:00
Sep. 27 NWC Frankfort

4:15
Oct. 01 Pine River
9:00
Oct. 06 Mesick
4:00
Oct. 11 NWC Mesick
4:15
Oct. 22 Class D Invite
9:00
Oct. 29 Regionals
4:00
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The 2016 Buckley cross

country team. Graham
Spitzer, Kirsi Wildfong, Abby
Wicker and Megan Wilkie.
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returnees Boys: Graham Spitzer, junior: I am
looking for Graham to show a lot of improvement this

season. Girls: Kirsi Wildfong, senior: Kirsi is our best runner
and a solid performer. I expect her to have an excellent season. Abby Wicker, senior and Megan Wilkie,
junior: Both girls are great to work with. I am looking
forward to watching them improve throughout the
season.
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Football
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The 2016 Evart football team. Back Joe Eastman, Cody Pritchard,
Jake Kleeves, Anson Poullion, Karsten Allen, Nick Sylvester, Trevin Ladd,
Jonah Smith, Caleb Parrish and Danny Griffin. Front Brock Witbeck,
Jerrico Vanscoyoc, Andrew Booher, Caleb Hutchinson, Kenny Eastman,
Andrew Shaw, Cam Martin, Layne Nadig and Josh Dorn.
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Sep. 16
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coach - patrick craven
experience, returning eight offensive starters and seven derecord 4-5
accomplishments Missed out on the D8 playoffs by fensive starters, and our team speed. The Evart backfield
one game. Defeated playoff teams Beal City and Baldwin,

while losing in overtime to playoff team McBain.
returnees Danny Griffin, Sr (RB/Defensive Specialist);
Trevin Ladd, Sr (QB/OLB); Cody Pritchard, Sr (RB/DB); Layne
Nadig, Sr (RB/DB); Anson Poullion, Sr (OT/DT); Andrew Booher,
Sr (TE/LB); Josh Dorn, Jr (OG/LB); Karsten Allen, Jr (OG/LB); Andruw Shaw, Jr (C/LB); Caleb Parish, Jr (DT); and Jericho Vanscoyoc, Jr (DB).
newcomers Jonah Smith, Jr (OL/DL); Ken Eastman, Jr
(OL/DL); Caleb Hutchinson, Jr (TE/LB); and Brock Witbeck, Jr
(TE/DL).
boasts the two fastest 100m sprinters in the Highland Conference from last spring.
working on We are working to be more consistent
and work for a more positive thought process.
style Our fans should see a fast, quick hitting offense and
defense.
conference Evart, Beal City, Manton, McBain, Pine
River and Lake City.
goals Our team goals include improving daily, both on
and off of the field. We are working diligently to improve our
community and bring about a major point of pride.
experience Eight seniors and 12 juniors.
EVART
VOLLEYball
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The 2016 Evart volleyball team. Back Megan Myers, Cyana Dellar,
Danielle Conklin, Megan Szelag, Natalie ODell, Liz Park and Sierra Barnett.
Front Danielle Beasley, Livia Hopkins, Kaylee Ladd, Savannah Ross, Sydney
Ellsworth and Felicia Nelson. Not pictured McKenzie Kimball.
coach - katie nostrant
Barnett is going to be an effective middle hitter. Feli-
cia Nelson will be effective as a defensive player. Livia

record 0-29
returnees All three of my seniors are key return- Hopkins and Kayle Ladd will be outside hitters and will
ees. Danielle Conklin is going to be effective on the

net. Danielle Beasley is going to be effective passing.
Megan Meters is going to be a positive player off the
court.
newcomers I have a lot of newcomers. McKenzie Kimball is going to be effective as a setter. Sierra
be strong.
strengths This season we are working on team
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The 2016 Evart cross country team. Back Coach Kevin Mills, Parker
Henry, Tanner Ryan, Nathan Woods, Jacob Quist and Joshua Woods.
Front Sarah Nelson, Rose Clark and Arianna Mooney.
Evart Boys & Girls Cross Country

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Aug. 24 Hesperia
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Aug. 31 Cadillac
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Sep. 06 Harrison
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Sep. 07 Manton
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Sep. 10 FREMONT
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Sep. 17 SPARTA
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Sep. 20 McBain
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Sep. 24 EVART
9:00
Sep. 27 REED CITY
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Oct. 01 Carson City
9:00
Oct. 04 Beal City
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Oct. 13 Manistee
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Oct. 18 Lake City
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Oct. 28 REGIONALS
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regional second place, state eighth place. Girls: conference third place and regional fifth place.
returnees Boys: Josh Woods, Nathan Wood, Austin
Hamilton, Alex Hamilton, Jacob Quist, and Tanner Ryan
Girls: Sarah Nelson, Brooke Belleville and Arianna Mooney.
newcomers Boys: Parker Henry. Girls: Macy Wallace, Rose Clark and Grace Green.
strengths I am excited about the mileage my boys
have already put in this summer. They will be a team that
start from behind and end in front when it counts. The girls
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Football
The 2016 Forest Area football team. Front Justice Patton, Nate McLeod, Hollis
Thomas, Emmett Moore, Stephen Cousineau and Zac McLeod. Second Coach
Mumby, Brandon Keiser, Dan Gordon, Michael Dunham-Keiser, Garrett Bybee-Mullins,
Hunter Perkins, Zac Keiser, Brandon Buckmaster and Coach Butts.
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ing in our lanes and being disciplined on defense.
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record 2-7
returnees Sr-Hollis Thomas qb/db; Sr-Nate McLeod with an improved passing attack. We will be a shotgun
rb/lb; Sr-Dan Gordon ol/dl; Sr-Brandon Keiser ol/dl;

and Jr-Garrett Bybee-Mullins ol/dl.
newcomers Jr- Emmett Moore rb/lb and Sr- Stephen Cousino wr/lb.
strengths Running the football. We look to take
advantage of our experienced offensive line and utilize
our power run game to control the clock and control the
tempo of the game.
working on Adjusting to the 8-man game. Stay-
wing-T team. Defensively, we will play a 3-2 monster/cover-2 team that stresses reading your keys and reacting.
conference This is a brand new conference. Any
team could come out on top. We are all very similar size
schools and are looking for early success in this first year.
goals We expect a winning season and make the
playoffs, both of which havent been done at Forest Area
in quite some time.
experience five seniors, four juniors and one sophomore
FOREST AREA
VOLLEYball
The 2016 Forest Area volleyball team. Back Coach Ron Stremlow, Anne
Nietling, Morgan Kniss, Mabel Runstrom, Isabella Hulwick, Kelsey Mills and Payton
Leonard. Front Mgr. Bridget Sandbourin, Hailey Boyd, Kassidy Leffingwell,
Caitlyn Gonyer, Maddie Cummer, Brianna Broering, Kelsy Boyd and Mgr. Anna
Durfee.
strengths I feel this team is a really close team

coach - ron stremlow
and is always working harder to get better.
record 23-17-6
accomplishments Lost in a Class D regional working on Our main focus during the year will
final to eventual state champion Leland

returnees 3 senior returners with 2 girls who have
started since their sophomore year in Kassidy Leffingwell
(setter) and Caitlyn Gonyer (libero). Hailey Boyd came
off the bench last year as an outside hitter. Two juniors
who started last year in Payton Leonard (outside hitter)
and Kelsey Mills (middle hitter).
newcomers I have 7 juniors off the JV team last
year that all should help as the season goes on.
be to keep on improving weekly, so we can peak at

the right time.
style Our fans should expect that we will play hard
every point and be fun to watch.
conference Onaway will be very tough and
sleeper teams will be Mancelona or Pellston.
goals Team goals will be make a very long state
tournament run and to be competitive every night we
play.
experience three seniors and nine juniors
Forest Area Girls Volleyball

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Oct. 08 Farwell
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Oct. 11 Central Lake
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Oct. 15 Lake City
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Football
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The 2016 Manton football team. Front Darius Potter, James Vasold
II, Spencer Park, Henri Berry, Bryce Stowell and Terry Buck. Second row
Coach Travis Waddell, Preston Shazri, Michael Gingras, Dylon Otto,
Anthony Cergnul, Nick Hose and Assistant Coach Skiver. Third row Cole
Dowland, Wyatt Baker, Josh Farrell, Ryan Bredahl and Hunter Rosted.
Fourth row Cole Holmes, Jayden Perry, Hunter Ruell, Trever Salani, Seth
Sparks, Nathanial Robertson and Alexander Jeffers.
Manton Boys Football

Aug. 26 Frankfort
Sep. 02 JOHANNESBURGLEWISTON
Sep. 09 Lake City
Sep. 16 EVART
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7:00
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Sep. 23 McBain
7:00
Sep. 30 Pine River
7:00
Oct. 07 BEAL CITY
7:00
Oct. 14 SUTTONS BAY
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Oct. 21 Rogers City
7:00
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style We want to play basketball on grass. We run an

coach - travis waddell
option-based system with some old school Wing-T ideas
record 3-6
returnees QB - Wyatt Baker, Senior; HB/S - Mike Gin- thrown in. Defensively, we want to apply pressure and con-
gras, Senior; G/LB - Preston Shazri, Senior; G/DL - Henri Berry,

Senior; C/DL - Nate Robertson; and C/LB - Anthony Cergnul.
newcomers HB - Jayden Perry; SE - Hunter Ruell; FB Josh Farrell; LB - Darius Potter; LB - Trever Salani; OL/DL - Cole
Holmes; and OL/DL - Spencer Park.
strenGths Team speed We look to fly around both
offensively and defensively. Also team unity we are a very
close-knit group.
working on We want to be aggressive and focus
on finishing. We played a lot of close games last season, but
had a hard time closing things out and staying consistent
trol the tempo of the game high energy in everything we

do.
conference The defending champs Beal City have
to remain on top until someone beats them. But I believe
the Highland will be very close and competitive from top
to bottom.
goals We talked a lot about team goals such as winning the conference and making it back to the playoffs.
However, we will take things one game at a time and focus
on whats in front of us. If we do that every week, we feel we
have a chance to achieve any goal that we set.
MANTON
VOLLEYball
The 2016 Manton volleyball team. Front Row L-R, Hannah Clark, Zoey
Thompson, Kaitlyn Vogelaar, Dion Stanley, Dani Bredahl and Kaylee Lerma.
Back Row L-R, Jaden Wilder, Brianna Puffer, Shyan Sparks, Rayna Skiver,
Andrea Bredahl, Haley Taylor, Isabel Thompson and Abby Brown.
Manton Girls Volleyball
coach - nicole helsel
returnees Zoey Thompson-senior-setter; Dion
Stanley-senior-outside hitter; Kaitlyn Vogelaar-seniorlibero; Kaylee Lerma-senior-defensive specialist; Dani

Bredahl-senior-right front; and Haley Taylor-junior-middle hitter
newcomers Andrea Bredahl-junior-middle/
right front; Isabel Thompson-junior-middle hitter; Shyan Sparks-junior-setter/outside hitter; Rayna Skiver-junior-defensive specialist; Jaden Wilder-freshman-outside hitter; Abby Brown-freshman-setter; and Brianna
Puffer-freshman-middle/right front
strengths The girls play with a lot of energy this
year. They are very motivated to work hard and grow

together. We have strong leadership in our three starting seniors Kaitlyn, Zoey and Dion.
working on We have a lot of new faces playing together this year and we will work on meshing on
the court and playing as a team. We will also work on
developing players in new positions.
style We want to play scrappy defense and be
loud on the court. We hope to keep the ball in play
and make it difficult for other teams to put the ball
down.
goals We would like have a winning record, to
place in three tournaments this season and finish in
the top three in the conference.
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Oct. 06 Mesick
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Oct. 08 Portage
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girls
accomplishments MHSAA regional dhampions and finished 7th at the State Finals.
returnees The girls team is returning five of our top seven
runners from last season Ashley Parker, Tori Moffit, Angelica
Parker, Grace Musselman, Autumn Tuck, and Autumn Federowicz. Abby Kongeal, Hannah Morrow and Isabella Bivens are all
great hard-working runners and are not only a joy to be around
also but a big impact on our team.
newcomers Freshman Paige Swiriduk is entering this season with the highest mileage total on the team and will be jumping into the mix for us right away. Keep an eye on fellow freshmen
and hurdling standout, Abbie Powell. Although she is not currently
known as a distance runner, she will be.
strengths These girls enjoy lots of different activities and
word hard at everything they do. Most are as comfortable in the
weight room or the basketball court as they are on a cross country
course. Expect to see strong and powerful out on the course.
working on Most people think that a 5k is a distance event
but they are mistaken. A 5k is a middle distance event and it should
be ran aggressively. Expect to see that from our girls.
style Run fast and caring about each person.
conference It will be a battle between Manton, McBain,
and Beal City. However, its the Highland Conference and every
team has the potential to come out of nowhere and take the
conference.
goals First and most importantly, to have fun while working
hard. But our other goals include; to win the Highland Conference, to win our regional finals and place in the top 5 at the
MHSAA State Finals.
Boys
record 4th in Highland Conference

accomplishments 11th place at the MHSAA Division
4 State Finals
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The 2016 Manton cross country team. Back Row (L-R) Jeremiah Tuck, Conner
McGrew, Darren Kozlowski, Zach Flint, Ashley Parker, Paige Swiriduk, Hannah Morrow,
Abby Powell, Jacob Cergnul, Cadyen McGrew and Hunter Clark. Front Row (L-R)
Jesse Geary, Angelica Parker, Autumn Tuck, Josh Cergnul, Brock Wright, Joey Beehler,
Treh Helsel, Grace Musselman, Kate VanderLugt, Austin Sharphorn and manager Don
McGinnley. Laying Down Tori Moffit.
returnees Last years team leaders were Zach Flint and conference Evart has been untouchable in the Highland
Brock Wright who are both returning this fall. In just his second
year of cross country Treh Helsel appears primed for an outstanding season. Last years surprise, Collin Carter, is also returning with
many more summer miles. Rounding out our returners is Noah
Saylor. Although Noah hasnt earned his varsity letter yet, he continues to make large improvements which is very important for
both him and his teammates.
newcomers This is the largest incoming group of freshmen boys Ive ever had and they are all great kids. They work
hard and are a lot of fun to be around. They bring much more
to the team than just their running. Their energy and excitement
is contagious and will be central to the entire teams success this
year. Isaac Raden, Hunter Clark, Conner and Cayden McGrew,
Jeremiah Tuck, Jesse Geary are all good enough to walk on and
be solid varsity runners. With the addition of upper classmen; Darren Kozlowski, Josh and Jacob Cergnul, and sophomore Austin
Sharphorn this is going to be one of the best years ever for Manton Cross Country.
strengths Competitiveness. It doesnt matter what we are
doing in practice, these boys want to win.
working on Trying to challenge our returners who ran
summer miles while also not physically breaking the new runners.
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Conference for the past several years. Evarts program isnt going away but this group of young men might be the ones that
are able to knock Evart down a notch. With our large freshmen
class were going to be tough later in the season and also in the
upcoming years.
goals The No. 1 goal for our team is to have fun. I think its
important that everyone learns that running and exercise is fun
and should be considered a celebration. Far too many adults
view running as a punishment or something they have to do. No
athletic program will ever succeed in the long run until they realize this. That being said, we also want to win! Our boys team has
qualified for the MHSAA State Finals for four years in a row. We
hope to continue this legacy as well as add to it. We will be challenged by both Evart and Bear Lake, though.
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Football
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The 2016 Lake City football team. Back Nate Knapp. Johnny Feller,
Jacob Ball, Bradley Burden, Jimmy Young, Michael Grieb, Miles McLeod,
Lucas Madden, Zach Hays, Kalob Bellows, Justin Atkins, Justin Balcer and
Zane Crittenden. Front Tanner Hutchinson, Wyatt Bisballe, Thomas Miller,
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style We all know how the season started. With that
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record 5-5
Varsity team will play harder than ever. We will have a
accomplishments Division 6 state playoffs
returnees Every junior and senior that is a returnee balanced attack offensively and a fast defense that will
is a key player. One that stands out is senior Justin Balcer,

who has stepped up as our starting quarterback.
newcomers Weve had numerous kids come out
and join the team this season. Weve gained a couple
running backs, receivers and linemen.
strengths All of our players bring a certain
strength to the team. We have many who exhibit different leadership skills and shine when we need them. Running the ball north and south is something we will do well
this season.
working on Hard work, toughness and physicality. A true blue-collar mentality.
attack from different angles.
conference The conference will run through last
years co-champions McBain and Beal City. Pine River

and Manton return talented quarterbacks with a great
supporting cast. Evart beat Beal City. Every week will be
a challenge.
goals We want to win all of our home games, compete for a conference championship and reach that six
wins to get in to the playoffs.
experience Five seniors, 14 juniors, two sophomores and one freshman
LAKE CITY
VOLLEYball
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The 2016 Lake City volleyball team. Back row Gabby Brown, Taelee
Winkelmann, Maggie Thom and Rylie Eisballe. Middle row Maddie
Pedlar, Hillary Duddles, Makayla Ardis and Hailey Pylkas. Front row
Kelsey Stephan and Haley Geiger. Not pictured Lindsey Pylkas and
Maddis Jimenez.
coach - bridgid ardis
are going to concentrate on blocking.
accomplishments Highland Conference cham- working on We will be working on building a new
pions
team mind set. We lost six seniors last year with one being
gie Thom at our middle hitter and Hailey Pylkas as our back
row
newcomers We have many juniors coming up with
us this year and will have two new junior setters. We will
have a young team this year with having to bring up one
freshman and three sophomores. I believe we will have a
strong team willing to compete at every level we have to.
This team will bring us a deep bench with a variety of different rotations.
strengths I believe one team strength we will have
this year is blocking and our front row. We have a variety
of different hitters as well as a taller front row this year. We
junior setters, but we will need to work hard and put everything together. Having such a senior-heavy team last year
always creates new things for this year. Im confident that
all 12 girls will bring something new to the floor everyday.
style This is such a new mix of girls, we as coaches
cant describe what our offense and defense will be until
we get a chance to see them at practice.
conference We always look out for McBain, but this
year I believe NMC will have a strong team and give everyone a good match.
experience Two seniors, six juniors, three sophomores and one freshman.
returnees We will have two returning seniors in Mag- our setter for the past three years. Im confident in our two
Lake City Girls Volleyball

Aug. 19 Houghton Lake
9:00
Aug. 25 Cadillac Inv.
6:00
Aug. 29 HARRISON
6:00
Aug. 31 GAYLORD ST. MARY 6:00
6:00
Sep. 17 Beal City
9:00
Sep. 20 PINE RIVER
6:00
Sep. 22 KALKASKA
6:00
Sep. 27 Manton
6:00
Oct. 04 Beal City

6:00
Oct. 08 Mancelona
9:00
Oct. 11 Evart
6:00
Oct. 13 Tri Gaylord/Grayling 4:30
Oct. 15 LAKE CITY
9:00
Oct. 17 MARION
6:00
Oct. 25 MCBAIN
6:00
Oct. 27 Frankfort
5:30
Oct. 29 Highland Conf. McBain 9:00
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Cross Country
The 2016 Lake City cross country team. Back: Cameron Shea,
A.J. Comp, Kyle Briseno, Conner Fagerman and Antonio Youngs.
Middle: Zach Gillow, Joe Aten, Ryan Shriver, Joey Ruell and Cal
Brown. Front: Emma Elmquist, Sarah Branscombe, Kaileig Martin,
Christina Frye, Kaitlyn Jones, Mari McLure and Abi Collier.
Lake City Boys

Aug. 20 NM Christian
10:30
Aug. 23 Chip Hills
10:00
Sep. 01 Dwayne Rau
Inv. Ogemaw Heights 5:00
Sep. 08 McBain
4:00
Sep. 13 Beal City
4:00
Sep. 17 LAKE CITY
9:00
Sep. 20 Highland Conf. McBain 4:30
Sep. 22
Sep. 27
Oct. 04
Oct. 06
Oct. 12
Oct. 18
Kingsley
4:00
Kalkaska
4:00
Highland Jam Lake City 4:30
Mancelona
4:00
Mason County
4:00
HIGHLAND
JAM LAKE CITY
4:30
Oct. 22 Chip Hills
11:00
Oct. 27 Around The Cloud
4:30
Oct. 29 Regionals
10:00
coach - sara colecchio
practice on a regular basis. Both of these teams will be
returnees Senior Cameron Shea; Juniors: Wyatt able to use pack running as a strategy.
Fritz, Ryan Shriver; Sophomores: Zach Gillow, Kyle Bris- working on Mental toughness, running faster
eno, Conner Fagerman; Juniors: Kaitlyn Jones, Chritina

Frye; Sophomores: Mari McClure
newcomers Freshman Boys: AJ Comp, Joey Ruell, Caleb Brown; Sophomore Antonio Youngs; Junior
Joe Aten, Alec Scryer; Girls Freshman: Emma Elmquist,
Sarah Branscombe; Sophomore Abi Collier; Junior Kaileigh Martin
strengths This group of athletes will work hard at
every day and building better core strength.
conference McBains boys and girls will be
tough, John is experienced and will do his best to have

them ready. Beal Citys girls have been difficult to stop
in recent years also.
goals Improve with every race. Improve the season record from last year. Both teams finishing in the top
half of the conference
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MARION
Football
The 2016 Marion football team. Back row coach Chad Jenema, James
Austin, Jake Nichols, Austin Edwards, Billy Jenema, Camren Turner, Chris
Wengert and coach Jeff Carey. Front row Brandon Neuman, Daniel
Moore, Cody Romatz, Brandon Thorne and Charles Ankney.
Marion Boys Football

Aug. 18 Scrimmage Bellaire
Aug. 26 PECK
Sep. 01 BRETHREN
Sep. 09 Manistee
Sep. 16 TC CHRISTIAN
6:00
7:00
7:00
7:00
7:00
Sep. 24 Dryden
3:00
Sep. 30 Wyoming Tri-Unity
7:00
Oct. 07 Forest Area
7:00
Oct. 14 CROSSROADS
7:00
Oct. 21 Brethren
7:00
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returning with plenty of game experience.
working on We will be working on timing of our

record 4-4
accomplishments We played in the last game of plays. Some plays have to be run over and over to be
the season for a chance at making the playoffs, which is a

step in the right direction for our program.
returnees Camren Turner, senior linebacker; Austin
Edwards, senior linebacker; Brandon Neuman, senior DB;
Eric Carey, junior QB; Chris Wengert, junior D-line; and Billy
Jenema, sophomore D-line.
newcomers Jacob Nichols, junior lineman; Cody
Romatz, junior center; and Chuck Ankney, sophomore
safety.
returnees We are going to be much more physical
than we were last year. We have a solid core of players
game-ready.
style They will see the I-formation and many of the

plays that they have seen for years.
conference Our conference is new this year so
there are a lot of questions as who is the team to beat.

goals We want to compete for the conference
championship and we want to qualify for the state playoffs.
experience Three seniors, seven juniors and two
sophomores.
MARION
VOLLEYball
The 2016 Marion volleyball team. Back row Rylie Richards, Brooke Gillespie,
coach Brook Pollington, Kelly Fischer and Brittany Ryan. Front row Katlin
Booms, Kathrynn Nowland, manager Adaline Smith, Aitana Massey and Alexis
England. Not pictured Makayla Herch.
coach - brook Pollington
record 5-29-3
returnees Brittney Ryan (Middle Blocker) is our return-
ing senior. Juniors Kelly Fischer (Outside Hitter) & Brooke Gillespie (Right Side Hitter/Setter) are both returning, as well.
newcomers We have several sophomores joining the
varsity team along with freshman Riley Richards who will be
a Middle Blocker.
strengths This years team has many aggressive servers and we look to be strong defensively.
working on Building team cohesiveness between
our young and veteran players. Bringing our young players
along gradually while helping them tune their varsity skills.

style Fans will see a team that is very determined and
hardworking. Our team is hoping to run a 6-2 offense, which
will allow us to have three hitters/blockers on defense at all
times.
conference The conference should be pretty balanced this year with Lake City and Beal City at the top.
goals We will define our success by how our team is
playing at the end of the season. We want our best volleyball
to be occurring as we enter the state tournament.
experience We will have one freshman, four sophomores, two juniors and three seniors.
Marion Girls Volleyball

9:00
Aug. 22 HARRISON
6:00
Aug. 27 Hesperia
9:00
Aug. 29 Vestaburg
5:30
Aug. 31 MESICK
6:00
Sep. 06 WALKERVILLE
6:00
Sep. 10 Pine River
9:00
Sep. 13 Evart
6:00
Sep. 17 Crossroads
6:00
Sep. 19 MANTON
6:00
Sep. 27 McBain
6:00
Oct. 04 NM CHRISTIAN
6:00
Oct. 11 PINE RIVER
6:00
Oct. 17 Lake City
6:00
Oct. 20 TRI MATCH
CROSSROADS
5:30
Oct. 25 BEAL CITY
6:00
Oct. 29 Highland Conf. McBain 9:00
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Cross Country
Marion Boys &
Girls Cross Country
Aug. 20
Aug. 27
Sep. 07
Sep. 10
Sep. 13
Sep. 17
Sep. 20
NMC Inv.
10:30
Benzie Central
8:30
Manton
4:30
Fremont Hill/Bale
8:00
MARION
4:00
Harrison
10:00
Highland Conf. McBain 4:30
Oct. 01 Carson City/Crystal

9:00
Oct. 04 Highland Conf.
Beal City
4:30
Oct. 06 Mesick
3:00
Oct. 14 Montabella
4:00
Oct. 18 Highland
4:30
Oct. 22 Shephard
12:00
Oct. 29 Regionals
TBA
Nov. 05 Division State
TBA
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The 2016 Marion cross country team. Front row Alexis Salisbury, Kylie Sikkema, Alivia
Nelson, Tashawa Switalski and Riley Kischnick. Back row Joe Fisher, Jared Deighton,
Trenton DeBoer, Garret Melvin and Isaiah Keeler.
strengths Our boys team has a lot of race veterans. Their leadership and work ethic will
coach - jason keeler
accomplishments Qualified one boy and one girl to D4 State meet (Garret Melvin play a significant role in how we finish up as a team this year. Our girls team has a mix of experi-
and Kylie Sikkema). Boys team was the Academic All-State team runner-up at the Class D State
Meet. Kylie Sikkema earned D4 Academic All-State Honors, Academic All-State honors at the
Class D State meet, All-Conference Honors, All-Area Honors. Garret Melvin earned All-Conference Honorable Mention Honors
returnees Boys: We are returning the core group from last years top five and will be led
by a good group of seniors. Those runners are: Garret Melvin (12) Jared Deighton (12), Isaiah
Keeler (12), Trenton DeBoer (12), Joe Fisher (12), Dallas Swinehart (11) and Jacob Chamberlain
(10). Girls: The key returnees on the girls side include Kylie Sikkema (12), Tashawa Switalski (10)
and Haley Miller (10)
newcomers Boys: This years newcomers are John Anderson (12) and Johnnie Uber (9).
Both boys have a good shot at cracking our top five. Girls: Our newcomers on the girls side include Alivia Nelson (12), Alexis Salisbury (9) and Riley Kischnick (9). Alivia will contribute part way
through the season when she becomes eligible as a transfer and both Alexis and Riley are bright
spots from last years junior high team.
Good Luck Marion Eagles!
ence and inexperience at the 5k race. I think we have a good group of girls who really think of
themselves as runners and will grow a lot this year. Its exciting to have a full roster and compete
as a team after a few years of low numbers.
working on Running as a pack and developing a healthy perspective with regard to
racing and competition in general.
conference On the boys side, its a toss up between Evart and Beal City, with McBain
being the sleeper. For the girls, Id say Manton primarily due to its depth.
goals As always, our goal is to qualify for the state meet. Being in the always-strong Highland conference, our goal is to make it into the top three. Mostly I hope the kids learn how to
deal with the challenges of racing and living in general and they grow to find a positive perspective in each situation they find themselves in.
experience Boys: six seniors, one junior, one sophomore and one freshman Girls: two seniors, two sophomores and two freshmen.
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McBain
Football
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The 2016 McBain football team. Back row Alex Utecht, Richard Fauble, Keante
Grays, Tristan Reed, Kyle Hamilton, Sean Sikkema, Andrew Sikkema, Logan Vandenboss,
Cole Sieland, Michael Hueker Jr. and Logan Henry. Front row Noah Hendrickson,
Chase Vandenbos, Caleb Strickland, Logan Eling, Hunter Ransom, Luke Barber, Emmitt
Bronkema, Jordan Briggs, Brett Kamphouse, Sam Baker and Nick Vandenbos.
McBain Boys Football
Aug. 25
Sep. 01
Sep. 09
Sep. 16
Manistee
Kingsley
Evart
PINE RIVER
7:00
7:00
7:00
7:00
Sep. 23 MANTON
7:00
Sep. 30 Beal City
7:00
Oct. 07 LAKE CITY
7:00
Oct. 14 IONIA
7:00
Oct. 21 REED CITY
7:00
style The offense wants to do a better job of taking

coach - pat maloney
care of the football. We are improving our ball security
record 8-4
accomplishments Conference and district and mesh points and we hope to open up the playbook
champions
returnees Logan Eling, Emmitt Bronkema, Hunter

Ransom, Andrew Sikkema, Sean Sikkema, Kyle Hamilton
newcomers T.B.D
strengths Return a good portion of our offensive
line and our defensive backfield. We hope to defend the

pass well.
working on Finding an identity. Lost a big senior
class last year and were trying to build a solid team.
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in year two of our offense. The defense has a lot of young

guys that are learning the system so we have to be real
fundamental this year.
conference Beal City is always solid. Manton and
Evart could be sleepers
goals Be competitive in and out of conference. Win
the opener.
Experience: Five seniors, 15 juniors, two sophomores and
one freshman
McBain
VOLLEYball
courtesy photo
The 2016 McBain volleyball team. Front Row Emma Barton, Taylor Schonert,
Brooke Richards, Sam VanHouten, Michaela Koopman and Sarah Mayle.
Back Row Kennedy Pollington, Megan Kamphouse, Rylee Eisenga, Bailey
Schierbeek, Karley McGillis and Brianna VanHouten.
coach - dawn verberkmoes
in system as much as possible, and the girls know it all begins with
district champions and Team Academic All-State

returnees We are looking for leadership from our seasoned varsity players: Seniors: Sam VanHouten (OH), Michaela
Koopman (MB), Sarah Mayle (OH) and Megan Kamphouse (DS).
Juniors: Brooke Richards (setter) and Rylee Eisenga (OH).
newcomers Juniors: Bailey Schierbeek (OH) and Kennedy
Pollington (L) will be key starters for us this year. Also, filling our roster and completing our team will be Karley McGillis (OH), Emma
Barton (OH), Taylor Schonert (DS)and sophomore Brianna VanHouten (OH).
strengths We are a fierce hitting and blocking team. With
that, the girls play really well together and want to improve their
passing so they can set up an intense offense. I am equally impressed with their serving ability and see that as one of the keys
to a successful season.
working on Serve reception and defense are the areas
will need to work on the most at the beginning. We need to be
positive hard-working group, and we will work together as a team

to communicate and have a lot of energy in our gym. We love
volleyball and strive to play it at the top level in our high school.
Our philosophy is to aggressively defend our court so we can give
great passes to our setter and do what we do best; hit the ball.
conference We have a good conference and we always bring our best to those matches. However, NMC has a
good group of athletes this year, and I believe they will be a
tough team to beat. Of course, Lake City is the defending Highland Champs and will again be good.
goals The girls have set high expectations for themselves
this season and would like to win both conference and districts
in their home gym. Success for us will not only include winning
games and tournaments, but continuing to improve every week.
We work very hard in our gym, and the girls encourage and challenge each other to be their very best while having a fun and
rewarding season.
experience Four seniors, seven juniors and one sophomore.
a pass.
record 37-17-4
accomplishments Runner-up Highland Conference, style Our fans will see a fast-paced game. The girls are a
McBain Girls Volleyball

Aug. 18 Roscommon
9:00
Aug. 23 GLEN LAKE/
SUTTONS BAY
10:30
Aug. 25 Cadillac
8:30
Aug. 30 Reed City/Big Rapids 5:30
Sep. 08 KALKASKA/GRAYLING 5:00
Sep. 10 Pine River
9:00
Sep. 13 Pine River
6:00
Sep. 17 Beal City
9:00
Sep. 20 NM Christian
6:00
Sep. 24
Sep. 27
Oct. 04
Oct. 06
MCBAIN
9:00
MARION
6:00
EVART
6:00
Kingsley/Manton/
Manistee
6:00
Oct. 08 Morley
9:00
Oct. 11 MANTON
6:00
Oct. 18 Beal City
6:00
Oct. 25 Lake City
6:00
Oct. 29 HC TOURN. MCBAIN 9:00
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McBain
Cross Country
The 2016 McBain cross country team. Back row Isaac Bode, Gray Vandervelde,
Eli Nelson, Jordan Briggs, Keegan OMalley, Brendan Sutten and Logan Taylor.
Third row Dylan Jennings, Drew Boven, Daniel Quist, David Rick, Andrew Roby
and Zach Bode. Second row Mollie Bronkema, Dorothy Baker, Lucy Rees, Alexis
YDeYoung, Megan Taylor, Brianna Eisenga and Ashley Schierbeek. Front row
Charity Ingleright, Klaudia OMalley, Riley Vandenboss and April VanKlompenberg.
Not pictured Chase Pylkas, Joslin Stroud and Kara Mosher.
McBain Boys
Aug. 23
Aug. 27
Sep. 08
Sep. 10
Sep. 13
Sep. 20
Chippewa Hills
Benzie Central
MCBAIN
Buckley
Beal City
HC JAM MCBAIN
10:00
8:30
4:00
10:00
4:00
4:30
Oct. 01 Carson City

9:00
Oct. 04 HC Jam Lake City
4:30
Oct. 08 Portage
9:30
Oct. 14 Montabella
4:00
Oct. 18 HC Jam Beal City
4:30
Oct. 22 Bear Lake
8:30
Oct. 29 Regionals
TBA
Nov. 05 State Finals
TBA
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record Boys: second in conference, fifth at regional. newcomers boys: Zack Bode, sophomore; Drew
Girls: third at conference and sixth at regional
returnees Boys: Senior No. 1 runner Brendan Sutten;
No. 2 runner Keegan OMalley, sophomore; No. 3 runner Eli
Nelson, junior; No. 4 runner Logan Taylor, senior; and No. 5 runner Gray Vandervelde, Junior. Girls: No. 1 Klaudia OMalley,
sophomore; No. 3 runner Ashley Schierbeek, sophomore;
No. 4 runner Riley Vandenbos, senior; No. 6 runner Charity Ingleright, junior; No. 7 runner April Vanklompenberg, junior; The
boys also return Chase Pylkas, sophomore; Caleb Dodde,
sophomore; David Rick, sophomore; Isaac Bode, junior; Andrew Roby, sophomore; Girls: Mollie Bronkema, junior; Alexis
DeYoung, sophomore; Kara Mosher, senior and Lucy Rees,
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Boven, freshman; Dylan Jennings, freshman; girls: Brianna

Eisenga, freshman; Megan Taylor, freshman; Joslin Stroud,
freshman and Kiya Grundy, sophomore.
strengths Both boys and girls should have added
depth this year. With that depth we will be competitive in any
meet.
working on We work on teamwork. We want to push
each other in practice and in meets.
style High emotion and push down to the last runners
experience Boys: two seniors, three juniors, seven sophomores and two freshmen; Girls: two seniors, four juniors, four
sophomores and three freshmen.
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NMCS
SOCCER
The 2016 Northern Michigan Christian boys soccer team. Back Charlie
Moore, Ben Heuker, Spencer Quist, Garrett Langton, Carson Bassett, Jared
Eisenga and Jordon Mosher. Middle Corey VanHaitsma, Coleman Bassett,
Kirk Smallegan, Jonathan Eisenga, Caiden Platz, Tanner Mulder and Chase
Gernaat. Front Alex Rozeveld, Silus Bowden, Grant Pogue, Ryan Tahner,
Janey Haan, Ezra Dieterman and Drew Krick.
coach - dave vanhaitsma
record 11-8-1
accomplishments We finished second in the Southern
Division of the Northern Michigan Soccer League.

returnees Seniors: Chase Gernaat (D/M), Charlie Moore
(D/M) and Jonathan Eisenga (M); Juniors: Ben Heuker (keeper),
Carson Bassett (D), Jared Eisenga (D), Kirk Smallegan (D), Jordon
Mosher (D), and Coleman Bassett (M); Sophs: Drew Krick (M/D),
Tanner Mulder (M), Caiden Platz (M), Grant Pogue (F), Spencer
Quist (M/D) and Ryan Yahner (D).
newcomers Freshmen: Silas Bowden (D), Ezra Dieterman
(K/M), Jamey Haan (M), Garrett Langton (M), Alex Rozeveld (M)
and Corey VanHaitsma (F/M).
strengths This group has been working hard. They stay in
position well and move the ball wisely. We have been communicating well in practice. We have a solid defensive unit.
working on As we lost 13 players from last year, including nine who were key contributors, we need to get better at
recognizing and playing to each others strengths. We are working at playing smarter. Lastly, we are striving to develop offensive
diversity and defensive consistency.
style The 2016 Comet soccer team will work hard; they will
work well with each other; they will encourage each other and
challenge each other to improve. They will communicate well
and play smart soccer.
conference Gladwin is the Southern Division winner the
last two years and will be favored to win the division and the conference again. Clare, Crossroads, Houghton Lake and NMCS will
likely be battling it out for second in the division. Roscommon
and Burt Lake NMCA will be tough in the North.
goals How we do in a tough early season schedule, and
how we respond to that will go a long way in determining our
overall record. Although we will not be favored, I believe we can
compete for a district and conference title. As always, I measure
success by looking at growth of players--growth as soccer players, as young men, as a team, and as Christians. If we see that
growth, then we have had a successful season.
Aug. 20
Aug. 25
Aug. 27
Aug. 30
Sep. 01
Sep. 06
Sep. 09
Sep. 12
NMC Boys Soccer

NMCS INV.
9:00
Glen Lake
5:00
ZION CHRISTIAN INV. 10:30
Suttons Bay
5:00
CROSSROADS
5:00
Clare
5:00
Pentwater
5:00
PINE RIVER
5:00
Sep. 13 Gladwin
5:00
Sep. 15 Houghton Lake
5:00
Sep. 20 Crossroads
5:00
Sep. 23 GLADWIN
5:00
Sep. 27 CLARE
5:00
Sep. 29 Pine River
5:00
Oct. 04 HOUGHTON LAKE
5:00
Oct. 06 TC CHRISTIAN
5:00
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VOLLEYball
The 2016 Northern Michigan Christian volleyball team. Back Maddie

Lanser, Jacie Lutke, Kaylie Benthem, Rebecca Dieterman, Madeline Yount
and Olivia Baas. Front Kalli Mosher, Holly MacLean, Desiree Ebels, Tara
Haan, Cami DeMott and Kendra VanPolen.
strengths This team is loaded with talent and comcoach - amy swanson
returnees Each senior player this year will bring a petitiveness. I expect us to fight tooth and nail to finish games
quality addition to our team. Rebecca Dieterman and Jacie Lutke will be tough in the middle again this season and I
look forward to Kendra VanPolen taking care business in the
back row. Holly MacLean, Kaylie Benthem and Kalli Mosher
will really round out the strength of this senior class.
newcomers We have six new juniors this season and
they will certainly help to bring depth to our group. Madelyn Yount and Ellie Haan introduced themselves to varsity
competition during districts last season and they showed
they were more than ready to compete at that level. Maddie Lanser, setter, will show versatility and athleticism on the
court and spark a hard-working offense. Desiree Ebels, Olivia
Baas and Cami DeMott will be a big part of this team and
add excitement as well.
strong and be right there with even our toughest competition. Weve got some really solid hitting happening right now
and our passing is in good shape this early in the season.
These should make for some really exciting volleyball.
working on Having half of our team as newbies on
varsity will force us to focus on unity and cohesiveness. We
learned a lot of valuable ideas at team camp this summer
that I hope to put into practice as well.
style You will see a stronger and more efficient front row
than in the past couple of years and that will come from the
athletic ability that we have this year. I also think the heart
that these girls play with will make for quickness and agility
on defense as well.
experience Six juniors and six seniors
NMC Girls Volleyball

Aug. 20
Aug. 25
Aug. 30
Sep. 10
Sep. 13
Sep. 20
Sep. 24
Sep. 27
NMCS
NM Christian
Convenant Christian
Brethren/Suttons Bay
Muskegon Cath
Central Inv.
Crossroads/Bellaire
McBain
McBain
Evart
9:00
6:00
6:00
6:00
6:00
6:00
6:00
6:00
Sep. 29 Sacred Heart/GTA

6:00
Oct. 01 Kalkaska
6:00
Oct. 04 Marion
6:00
Oct. 06 Sacred Heart
6:00
Oct. 08 Suttons Bay
8:30
Oct. 11 Beal City
6:00
Oct. 18 Pine River
6:00
Oct. 20 Leland/Charlevoix
5:00
Oct. 25 Manton
6:00
Oct. 29 Highland Tournament 9:00
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Cross Country
NMC Boys & Girls Cross Country
Aug. 20
Aug. 23
Aug. 27
Sep. 08
Sep. 13
Sep. 17
Sep. 20
NMCS Inv.
Chippewa
benzie
McBain
Marion
Lake City
Marion
10:30
4:30
8:30
4:30
4:30
4:30
4:30
Sep. 22 Kingsley
4:30
Sep. 24 Evart
4:30
Oct. 01 Pine River
9:00
Oct. 04 Lake City
4:30
Oct. 06 Mesick
4:30
Oct. 18 Beal City
4:30
Oct. 22 MITCA Meet
4:30
Oct. 29 Regionals
4:30
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The 2016 Northern Michigan Christian cross country team. Kameryan Koning, Connor
Witbeck, Joshua Jenema, Jonathan Jenema, Carissa Smith and Josh Byard.
coach - nikki witbeck
to see him do well at the high school level. Josh Jenema works
a team leader who encourages everyone to work hard and do

their best. Connor sat out last season with a broken collarbone,
but he has worked hard and improved. Connor will probably
start out in the one position, with sophomore Kameryan Koning
right on his heels in the number two position.
newcomers For the girls we have a senior Carissa Smith,
who is new to cross country this year. Carissa is a talented basketball and soccer player and we look forward to seeing her
expand those talents into cross country. The boys have two Freshman, one new to cross, Josh Jenema, and Josh Byard. Josh Byard
ran very well in 8th grade at the middle school level and I expect
best. They all have great attitudes about the workouts and show
up for practice ready to train hard. They are already much faster
this year than last and Im excited to watch them continue to
improve throughout the season.
conference Evart will be tough for the boys again this
year.
goals This is a building season for us. If our runners continue
to improve throughout the season and set those PRs they can be
proud of their accomplishment.
experience three seniors, two freshmen and one sophomore
returnees NMCS returning seniors are Jonathan Jenema hard and is a welcome addition to the team.
and Connor Witbeck. Jonathan is an experienced runner and is strengths This teams pushes one and other to do their
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MESICK
Football
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The 2016 Mesick football team. Back Asst. Coach Al Crocker, Garret Quiggin,
Isiac Riffle, Jesse Correll, Andrew Sannis, Kyle Clough, Daniel Malkowski, Sam
Vogler, Andrew Jewett and Coach Josh Crocker. Front Dylan Mccoy, Robert
Williamson, Ethan Humphreys, Douglas Hilton, Zachariah Reiter, Bill Barnhart,
Hunter Way, Jorge Lewis, Joshua Waddell, Joshua Carson and Austin Platz.
Mesick Boys Football
Aug. 26
Sep. 01
Sep. 09
Sep. 16
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7:00
7:00
Sep. 23 Mancelona
7:00
Sep. 30 SUTTONS BAY
7:00
Oct. 07 FRANKFORT
7:00
Oct. 14 ONEKAMA
7:00
Oct. 21 Charlevoix
7:00
coach - josh crocker
record 2-7
returnees Dylan McCoy, Bill Barnhart, Daniel Malkowski, Garrett Quiggin, Isaac Riffle, Hunter Way, Chad Polen and Zach Reiter
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VOLLEYball
The 2016 Mesick volleyball team. Back Coach Stacy Quiggin, Jessica
Haught, Elissa Hamilton, Victoria Ford, Abby Riffle, Sierra Kaltenbach and
Abby Spoor. Front Row Drew Farrell, Valerie Glendenning, Brooke
Handy, Emma Flees and Mazy Mathewson.
Mesick Girls Volleyball
coach - stacy quiggin
style We are running a 6-2 offense this year which
returnees Elissa Hamilton -Senior Setter; Victo- will allow us to have multiple hitters in the front row and
ria Ford - Senior - Middle Blocker; Drew Farrell - Senior

- Back row passer; Abby Spoor - Senior - Outside Hitter;
and Abby Riffle - Junior - Middle Blocker.
newcomers Emma Flees - Junior - Setter - Outside Hitter; and Brooke Handy - Junior - setter.
strengths Strong serving, quick setters and
strong middle hitters.
working on More consistent serving, being
more aggressive and more controlled passing.
more flexibility with our setters.
conference Leland always has a strong pro-
gram and would anticipate seeing that again this

year.
goals Obviously, we always want to win games
but we are striving to be competitive in every game.
We want to consistently be working on improving our
overall play.
experience six seniors and seven juniors
Aug. 20
Aug. 22
Aug. 25
Aug. 30
Aug. 31
Sep. 06
Sep. 13
Sep. 15
Sep. 20
McBain/NM Christian
Manton
Bear Lake
TC CHRISTIAN
Marion
BUCKLEY
Benzie
Frankfort
GLEN LAKE
9:00
5:00
9:00
5:30
5:00
5:30
5:30
5:30
9:00
Sep. 24 Onekama
9:00
Sep. 27 LELAND
5:30
Oct. 01 Brethren
5:30
Oct. 04 Kingsley
5:30
Oct. 08 Mancelona
9:00
Oct. 11 Onekama
5:30
Oct. 13 NORTHPORT
5:30
Oct. 18 Suttons Bay
5:30
Oct. 25 Manistee Catholic
6:00
Oct. 31 Districts Bear Lake
9:00
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Cross Country
The 2016 Mesick cross country team. Austin Liebzeit, Tenzin Mcgregor, Elizabeth
Terry, Kiara Cullen, Maddie McCoy and Maddisyn Fuller. Not Pictured Arial
Stimmer, Mackenzie Johnigan, Emily Bryer, Noelle Parrish and Emma Szegda.
Mesick Boys
Aug. 20 McBain NMC
10:30
Aug. 27 Benzie
8:30
Sep. 07 Manton
4:30
Sep. 10 Buckley
9:00
Sep. 13 NWC Jam GL
4:45
Sep. 17 Lake City
9:00
Sep. 22 Kingsley
4:00
Sep. 27 NWC Jam Frankfort

4:45
Oct. 01 Pine River
9:00
Oct. 06 MESICK INV.
4:00
Oct. 11 NWC JAM MESICK
4:45
Oct. 13 Manistee
4:15
Oct. 15 Shepherd
9:00
Oct. 22 Bear Lake
9:00
Oct. 29 Regionals Benzie
9:00
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accomplishments Brennen Huff qual- strengths We have a very young team
lified for the Division 4 state finals

returnees Elizabeth Terry sophmore,
Austin Liebzeit junior and Kiara Cullen - junior
newcomers Maddie McCoy junior,
Noelle Parrish sophmore, Maddisyn Fuller
sophmore, Emily Bryer sophmore, Tenzin McGregor freshman, Emma Szegda freshman,
Mackenzie Johnigon freshman and Arial Stim-
that is working hard to develop their running

skills.
working on Our main goal now is conditioning.
conference Benzie Central and Kingsley
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PINE RIVER
Football
The 2016 Pine River football team. Front Matt Stone, Mac Peterson, Joe Rigling,
Mason Powell, Elijah Lewis, Bryan McCurry, Hunter Esiline and Tristen Nelson.
Middle Josh Shaw, Robert Dagen, Preston Prosch, Jacob Roberts, Zavier
Wright, Aaron Arnold and Brian Fulks. Back Rylie Mosher, Brandin DeBoard,
Noah Carper, Isaac Peterson, Jeff Johnson, Andrew Frisbie and Tyler Signor.
Pine River Boys Football

Aug. 26
Sep. 01
Sep. 09
Sep. 16
Sep. 23 Lake City

7:00
Sep. 30 MANTON
7:00
Oct. 07 Evart
7:00
Oct. 14 CALVIN CHRISTIAN 7:00
Oct. 21 Berrien Springs
7:00
KALKASKA
7:00
MORLEY STANDWOOD 7:00
BEAL CITY
7:00
McBain
7:00
coach - terry martin
the defensive line, linebackers and secondary with goals
Hunter Esiline Sr. WR/S; Tristen Nelson Sr. RB/C; and Raden
Holmes Sr. OL/DE
newcomers Josh Shaw So. OL and Rylie Mosher Sr.
OL
strengths We return a lot of experience in our skill
positions and this should help the efficiency of our offense.
working on Our main focus is to improve on defense. We have had two consecutive seasons of giving up
a lot of points in big games. We return a solid mix of kids on
ing brand of football and has the potential to result in big

plays. Defensively, we want to be aggressive and fast.
conference Beal City continues to win but I dont
think they will have much ground between them and the
other contenders. Manton has a solid group of athletes
that could be dangerous.
goals Playoff games
experience 17 seniors, seven juniors and three sophomores
of improving.
record 4-5
returnees Mason Powell Sr. QB; Joe Rigling Sr. FB/LB; style We run a spread offense that we feel is an excit-
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VOLLEYball
The 2016 Pine River volleyball team. Front Allyson Stokely, Julie Justin, Kierra Justin,
Alexis Bennett, Hannah Hill and Olivia Vanderhoof. Back Bekah Dean, Hailey
Edstrom, Logan Powell, KayLee Goodman, Mackenzie Denton and Madison Martin.
coach - jana dennis
backs. Our sportsmanship will be great and we will demand the
outside hitter; Logan Powell- setter; Hannah Hill- right side; and
Maddie Martin- outside hitter/setter
newcomers Alexis Bennett- middle hitter; McKenzie Denton- defensive specialist; and Bekah Dean - outside hitter
strengths We will serve well and defend our court well.
working on Cohesiveness as a team and solidifying our
serve-receive formation.
style I think fans will see a group of girls who enjoy playing
together and working hard to play as a team. They will have a
relentless attitude of protecting the ball at all costs and the trust
that no matter who is on the floor they will protect each others
City will be tough with how their season was last year as well
as McBain. I say this every year but the Highland Conference is
tough because there are so many teams who are close and it really does come down to any given night and how they play. Itll
be exciting thats for sure!
goals I think success for us will be our ability to accomplish
the goals we set for our team. If we meet those individual skill/
character goals it will be a success. By meeting those goals I believe we have the potential to win a good amount of games.
experience six seniors, five juniors and one sophomore
same out of our opponents and fans.

record 20-25-7
returnees KayLee Goodman- middle hitter; Julie Justin- conference Well, obviously you have to think that Lake
Pine River Girls Volleyball

Aug. 20 Traverse City Central 9:00
Aug. 25 OPEN QUAD
5:00
Aug. 27 Kalkaska
9:00
Aug. 30 Buckley
9:00
Sep. 10 OPEN INV.
9:00
Sep. 13 MCBAIN
4:30
Sep. 17 Cadillac Inv.
9:00
Sep. 20 Lake City
4:30
Sep. 24 McBain
9:00
Sep. 27 BEAL CITY

4:30
Oct. 04 MANTON
4:30
Oct. 08 Morley
9:00
Oct. 11 Marion
6:00
Oct. 18 NM CHRISTIAN
4:30
Oct. 22 Hesperia Inv.
9:00
Oct. 25 Evart
4:30
Oct. 29 McBain
9:00
Oct. 31 Open
4:30
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Cross Country
The 2016 Pine River cross country team. Back row: Olivia Thompson, Grace
Beebe, Wade Fullerton, Mark Geer, Sam Pentces, Alexis Beebe and
Gretchen Geer. Front: Jordan Dery, Mia Nichols, Holly Bailor, Kelsi Charles and
Pine River Boys

Aug. 20 Central Lake
10:00
Aug. 23 Mt. Pleasant
10:00
Aug. 27 Benzie Central
10:00
Sep. 08 McBain
4:00
Sep. 10 Buckley
10:00
Sep. 13 Beaverton
4:00
Sep. 17 Open
4:00
Sep. 20 McBain
4:30
Sep. 24 Evart
10:00
Oct. 01 CECIL BURCH INV.
9:00
Oct. 04 Beal City
4:30
Oct. 11 Beaverton
4:00
Oct. 18 Lake City
4:30
Oct. 22 Chippewa
10:00
coach - andi bogert
Beebe- junior and Mark Geer- No. 1 male
out for the team. We are a young team on the girls side,
varsity team
their best, not just so they can move on and get a medal,
but so the whole team can be proud together of their
overall accomplishments.
experience three seniors, five juniors, seven sophomores and two freshmen
newcomers Anselma Barnett- expected to be top so just getting some experience in.
four and Grace Beebe- freshman expected to be part of goals Success will be defined by everyone doing
strengths Work together. Team chemistry is very
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PINE RIVER
SOCCER
The 2016 Pine River soccer team. Front Gabe Lewis, Ethan Underhill, Tyler
Lindquist, Hunter Ashcroft, Caleb Mitchell and Jayce Jarvis. Middle Hunter
Poe, Jake Johnson, Caleb Bowman and Morgan Edstrom. Back Zachary
Underhill, Bradley Holmes, Steven Hilkowski, Douglas Conner, Collin Jarvis, Anna
Lindquist and Stephanie Ashcroft.
coach - jenny hoaglund
strengths Team will have endurance and some
good speed.
record 0-19
returnees Anna Lindquist, senior midfield; Zac working on Ball handling in general
Underhill, senior utility; and Jacob Johnson, sophomore goals As always we strive to win, both on the field
defense
and in the classroom. Our players will play with heart
for many years
mores and seven freshmen.
newcomers Collin Jarvis, senior defense/mid- and determination.

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Aug. 19 KALKASKA
5:00
Aug. 22 LAKEVIEW
5:00
Aug. 27 Kalkaska Tournament 5:00
Sep. 01 Gladwin
5:00
Sep. 06 BIG RAPIDS
5:00
Sep. 08 HOUGHTON LAKE
5:00
Sep. 09 BUCKLEY
5:00
Sep. 12 NM Christian
5:00
Sep. 15 Clare
5:00
Sep. 20 GLADWIN
5:00
Sep. 22 Houghton Lake
5:00
Sep. 27 Big Rapids
5:00
5:00
Oct. 03 Traverse City Christian 5:00
Oct. 04 CLARE
5:00
Oct. 11 OPEN CROSS OVER 5:00
Oct. 13 Open Cross Over
5:00
Oct. 17 District
5:00
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REED CITY
Football
The 2016 Reed City football team. Back row Jayson Johnson, Cameron Austin,
Anthony Pelton, Logan Straub, Brandon Evans, Eli Shoemaker, Derrick Rasor and Trent
Sturgell. Third row, from left, coach Scott Shankel, Michael Johnson, Jeffery Phenix,
Jackson Miller, Tyler Kerr, Parker Ward, Bryce Grannis, Isaiah Yonkin and Coach Monty
Price. Second row Coach Clayton Sims, Levi Blake, Phillip Jones, Brandon Major, Dillon
Hooper, Damion Stinson, Zach Wirgau and coach Eric Grannis. Front row, from left,
coach Dan Pelton, Brad Rogowski, Jackson Price, Jacob Rodriguez, Taylor Cutler, Noah
Moore and Devin Lodholtz.
coach - monty price
- OL/OLB. Sophomores: Phillip Jones - RB/DB; Zack Wirgau - RB/
consecutive years. MHSAA playoff qualifier. Lost to state champ

Grand Rapids West Catholic in district finals 21-14.
returnees Seniors: Logan Straub - RB/LB; Trent Sturgell - WR/
DB; Brandon Evans - WR/DB; Tyler Kerr - TE/OLB; Jacob Rodriguez OL/DL; Zach Agan - OL/DL; Taylor Cutler - TE/DL; Cameron Austin
- OL/DL; Noah Moore - OL/DL; Shawn Miller - OL/DL; Derrick Rasor
- QB/DB; Juniors: Jackson Miller - OL/DL; and Jeffery Phenix - TE/LB.
newcomers seniors: Eli Shoemaker - RB/LB. Juniors: Parker
Ward - TE/DB; Devin Lodholtz - WR/DB; Brad Rogowski - TE/OLB;
Jett White - RB/DB; Levi Blake - RB/OLB; Charles Elliot - RB/LB; Jayson Johnson - RB/DB; Tyler Powers - OL/DL; Dilan Hooper - OL/DL;
Bryce Grannis - OL/DL; Isiah Yonkin - OL/DL; and Damion Stinson
Price - QB/DB; Michael Johnson - OL/DL; Brandon Major - RB/DB;

and Jared Kienitz - OL/DL.
strengths Our team is able to shoulder the expectation
of success that our program has developed. That expectation is
embraced and is not a burden. Work Ethic - we have 20 kids on
this team that did not miss a summer workout. Team Strength and
Team Speed. Rule No. 9
working on To get better each day. Play physical football.
Compete in every drill. Develop toughness with so many young
athletes. Develop disciplined, character-minded young people
Style: Our schemes are boring! We will run the ball offensively. Defensively, we pride ourselves on playing relentless to the ball.
accomplishments CSAA Conference Champs five OLB; Stephen Shewan - OL/OLB; Anthony Pelton - OL/DL; Jackson
Reed City Boys Football

Aug. 26 NORTH MUSKEGON 7:00
Sep. 02 NEWAYGO
7:00
Sep. 09 Fremont
7:00
Sep. 16 GRANT
7:00
Sep. 23 Tri County
7:00
Sep. 30 Chippewa Hills

7:00
Oct. 07 BIG RAPIDS
7:00
7:00
Oct. 21 McBain
7:00
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VOLLEYball
The 2016 Reed City volleyball team. Back row coach Don Patterson, Alexis Van Eck, Alison
Duddles and Meghan Borst. Middle row Sidni Rushford, Allysa Olds and Madelin Mora. Front
Row Kiera Barker, Jordyn Storch and Madalynn Brown.
coach - don patterson
Brown.
strengths We will become a strong defensive team by

record 12-31-4
years end.
accomplishments Semis of the Glen Lake tourney.
returnees Meghan Borst, Senior; Alexis Van Eck, Senior; Ju- working on We will need to solidify our serve receive and
nior Alyssa Olds; Junior Sidni Rushford; Junior Jordyn Storch are our
only returnees from last years squad. Meghan will be relied on this
year for her leadership and offense. Alyssa will carry a huge defensive load as the libero. Sidni will anchor the outside hitter spot,
Alexis will provide flexibility and a trusted defensive presence and
Jordyn will be even more consistent at the setting position for us
coming into her third year running the offense.
newcomers Key newcomers will include junior Allison
Obermier, outside hitter; Junior Opposite Madelin Mora, Freshman Middle Blocker Alison Duddles and Freshman Medalynn
work hard on developing the chemistry needed for our offense

to operate efficiently.
conference Grant is again the favorite in the Gold Division while Central Montcalm could be a sleeper.
goals We are excited to start the season with this group of
athletes. We will define success as continual growth and measure
how significantly our play has improved over the course of the
season. Our goals will be to be in the picture for a conference
championship and to compete for a district championship in a
tough district.
Reed City Girls Volleyball

Aug. 19 Ludington
9:00
Aug. 30 BIG RAPIDS/MCBAIN 5:30
Sep. 06 Newaygo
7:00
Sep. 10 Big Rapids
9:00
Sep. 13 FREMONT
7:00
Sep. 17 Cadillac
9:00
Sep. 20 Grant
7:00
Sep. 22 Lakeview
7:00
Sep. 24 Glen Lake
9:00
Sep. 27 TRI COUNTY

7:00
Oct. 01 Shepard
9:00
Oct. 04 CHIPPEWA HILLS
7:00
Oct. 06 BIG RAPIDS/SHELBY 5:30
Oct. 11 Big Rapids
7:00
7:00
Oct. 27 QUAD
5:30
9:00
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SOCCER
The 2016 Reed City boys soccer team. Back row Seth Phelps, Eli Phelps, Ty Brocker,
Max Selfridge, Jarrett Dean and Dylan Brock. Third row coach Kim Hunt, Lorenz
Noemel, Ethan Maddox, Josh Hamilton, Bishoy Angious, Jacob Montoya and coach
Doug Emington. Second row Thomas Quin, Hunter Diehl, Connor Cornelius, Connor
Golden, Kameron Horchner and Greg Randall. Front row Brandon Wirth, Hunter
Morrison, Silas Schultz, Brandon Benson and Taylor Cornell.
Reed City Boys Soccer
9:00
Aug. 23 CROSSROADS
CHARTER ACAD.
4:30
Aug. 24 BIG RAPIDS
4:30
Aug. 27 Kalkaska
9:00
Aug. 29 Grant
4:30
Aug. 31 REED CITY
4:30
Sep. 07 Newaygo
4:30
Sep. 09 Mason
4:30
Sep. 12 Tri County
4:30
Sep. 14 REED CITY

4:30
Sep. 19 Lakeview
4:30
Sep. 21 Big Rapids
4:30
Sep. 26 REED CITY
4:30
Sep. 28 Kent City
4:30
Oct. 03 REED CITY
4:30
Oct. 05 REED CITY
4:30
Oct. 10 Fremont
4:30
Oct. 11 REED CITY
4:30
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coach - doug emington
returnees All of our athletes will be key players for us as we
have a team consisting of nine freshmen and very few upperclassmen. We will be looking for leadership from all of our returners.
Some standouts in the early going and in terms of leadership and
work ethic have been junior midfielders Seth Phelps and Hunter
Morrison, as well as FB/midfield sophomore Brandon Worth.
newcomers The future of our program will be determined
by the development of our freshman class who will learn the right
way to play and be battle tested against varsity-level competition.
I am excited about their attitude, talent and enthusiasm. Some
who have distinguished themselves in terms of work ethic, talent,
and attitude in the early going are freshmen Jacob Montoya,
Dylan Brock, Kameron Horchnor, Josh Hamilton and Ty Brocker.
strengths I feel like there is a good energy and enthusiasm
heading into the season. The coaching staff is well prepared and
the kids are intelligent and hard working. We should also have
good team fitness entering the season.
working on We have a very young team and will focus
on learning how to play the game correctly at the high school
level. Our team motto is DO IT RIGHT. We will focus on doing the
right things in the right way. With hard work and this focus, things
like wins, titles and individual honors will take care of themselves.
The focus will be on learning to perform fundamentals under increasing pressure in terms of time and opposition.
goals As a coaching staff, our goal is to extract as close to
maximum effort from each athlete as possible in practices and
matches. If we can do that we feel like we have accomplished
our goal. We will encourage our athletes to view practices and
matches in the same light. To give maximum effort and to encourage their teammates to do the same, concentrating on the
things that they have control over, so that win, lose, or draw we
can fell good about or selves and teammates.
REED CITY
Cross Country
The 2016 Reed City cross country team. Back row coach Susan Saladin, coach Rich
Saladin, Hailey Duchene, Hana Ordrus, Mackenzie Vanderwater, Leigha Johnson,
JoeLynn Gamble Brown and Catherine Kettner. Front row Michael Kettner, Noah
Blythe, Calvin Rohde and Brandon Wirth.
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coach - susan saladin
returnees Boys: sophomore Brandon Wirth, No. 1 runner.
Girls: senior Joelynn Gamble-Brown, No.1 runner; junior Catherine Kettner, No. 3 runner; junior Hana Ondrus, No. 5 runner and
sophomore Hailey Duchene, No. 4 runner
newcomers Boys: freshman Calvin Rohde, No. 2 runner;
freshman Noah Blythe, No. 3 runner; and freshman Michael
Kettner, No. 4 runner. Girls: freshman Mackenzie Vandawater,
No. 2 runner; and freshman Leigha Johnson, No. 6 runner.
strengths We are a young team but will compete. The
group is very disciplined, hard working and continuously improving.
working on We will be working on improving every
day - challenging our bodies to squeeze out our best effort.
We have a lot of young runners who will be learning as we go.
Through hill training, speed workouts, and long runs, these kids
will get better and better as the season progresses.
goals We want to see continuous improvement.
Reed City Boys

Aug. 23 Chippewa Hills
10:00
Sep. 06 Chippewa Hills
4:30
Sep. 08 McBain
4:00
Sep. 17 Lake City
9:00
Sep. 20 Fremont
4:30
Sep. 27 Evart
4:30
Oct. 01 Pine River

9:00
Oct. 04 Newaygo
4:30
Oct. 13 Mainstee
4:00
Oct. 18 Tri County
4:30
Oct. 22 Chippewa Hills
11:00
4:30
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U.S. 131 North, Cadillac On The Busy North End

and playing team defense

coach - michelle brines

Class B district and regional champions

thats a bonus. I think we have some aggressive servers and our

Oct. 03 Traverse City Central 5:30

U.S. 131 North, Cadillac On The Busy North End

The 2016 Cadillac cross country team. Front Susie

U.S. 131 North, Cadillac On The Busy North End

coach - tim omalley

accomplishments The boys finished 4th in the Big North

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U.S. 131 North, Cadillac On The Busy North End

coach - scott graham

man, Casey McNamara, Austin Kailing, Bennett Johnson and

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