Athletes of the Week - Tenley Huber and Liam Mahaffy
Tenley (varsity volleyball) has been an extremely positive part of our team this year. She is always willing to play wherever we put her. She's everyone's biggest fan. Her attitude and happiness are contagious.
Liam (cross country) earned a strong 9th-place finish at the Mancelona Invitational, showcasing his grit and consistency. He clocked a time of 16:56 over the 3-mile course, leading the team with a standout performance.
Tenley (varsity volleyball) has been an extremely positive part of our team this year. She is always willing to play wherever we put her. She's everyone's biggest fan. Her attitude and happiness are contagious.
Liam (cross country) earned a strong 9th-place finish at the Mancelona Invitational, showcasing his grit and consistency. He clocked a time of 16:56 over the 3-mile course, leading the team with a standout performance.
The Viking Pantry is hosting a soup dinner fundraiser on Monday, October 20, from 4:30-7 p.m. in the GHS Cafeteria. Tickets are $10 per person or $35 for a family.
Athletes of the Week - Emma Kucharek and Brandt Finstrom
Emma Kucharek is new to the GHS Sideline Cheer team, but you would never know it. Emma is a fast learner, exudes leadership, and knows the sport she cheers for. Additionally, Emma has become a strong, disciplined flyer for her team.
Brandt has been a consistent contributor on both the offensive and defensive side of the ball this year. On defense, he plays the ever difficult safety position, requiring him to play both the run and pass. This past week, he had a breakout week at wide receiver, catching 11 passes for 127 yards, 1 TD, and making many key blocks to allow for more yards by his running backs and fellow receivers.
Emma Kucharek is new to the GHS Sideline Cheer team, but you would never know it. Emma is a fast learner, exudes leadership, and knows the sport she cheers for. Additionally, Emma has become a strong, disciplined flyer for her team.
Brandt has been a consistent contributor on both the offensive and defensive side of the ball this year. On defense, he plays the ever difficult safety position, requiring him to play both the run and pass. This past week, he had a breakout week at wide receiver, catching 11 passes for 127 yards, 1 TD, and making many key blocks to allow for more yards by his running backs and fellow receivers.
Athletes of the Week - Mayce McClain and Brett Peterson
Mayce McClain (JV White Volleyball) consistently shows leadership and a relentless work ethic on and off the volleyball court. She sets the tone in both practices and games, and pushes teammates to give their best while leading by example on the court. Mayce’s hustle, determination, and steady presence make her a true difference-maker for the team.
Brett Peterson (Boys Soccer) led the way Wednesday with two goals against Kingsley to bring his season total to 15. The match was also his fifth multi-goal match of the season.
Mayce McClain (JV White Volleyball) consistently shows leadership and a relentless work ethic on and off the volleyball court. She sets the tone in both practices and games, and pushes teammates to give their best while leading by example on the court. Mayce’s hustle, determination, and steady presence make her a true difference-maker for the team.
Brett Peterson (Boys Soccer) led the way Wednesday with two goals against Kingsley to bring his season total to 15. The match was also his fifth multi-goal match of the season.
Due to a power outage at the High School, we will be canceling our High School ONLY on Friday, 9.26.25. Middle School and Elementary Buildings WILL STILL BE OPEN for school. Repeat: High School is closed for 9.26.25. Middle and Elementary are still open.
Athletes of the Week - Paige Vinyard-Sharp and Remi Bracken
Paige (JV volleyball) is one of our team captains and is an excellent leader on and off the court. She’s been such a versatile player for us, always up for whatever the team needs.
Remi (JV football) had a monster game vs. Kingsley, rushing for 317 yards and 4 TDs. He also had two receptions for 20 yards and one receiving TD. Remi not only leads on the field as a team captain, but he also leads in the weight room. Remi had 100% weight room attendance this summer.
Paige (JV volleyball) is one of our team captains and is an excellent leader on and off the court. She’s been such a versatile player for us, always up for whatever the team needs.
Remi (JV football) had a monster game vs. Kingsley, rushing for 317 yards and 4 TDs. He also had two receptions for 20 yards and one receiving TD. Remi not only leads on the field as a team captain, but he also leads in the weight room. Remi had 100% weight room attendance this summer.
Athletes of the Week - Marla Nothstine and Matthew Petitti
Grayling Cross Country freshman Marla Nothstine is proving that nothing can slow her down, not even losing a shoe! Known for letting her legs do the talking, she turned her latest race into a Cinderella story by running a personal best of 25:22 in just one sneaker. Determined, tough, and now officially the fastest “one-shoe wonder” in Beal City!
Grayling junior Matthew Petitti has been stacking miles like pancakes, and the results are sweet! He ran a personal best of 20:17 at the Aggie Invitational. His grit is unmatched, though we’re starting to wonder if his shoes are asking for a vacation day.
Grayling Cross Country freshman Marla Nothstine is proving that nothing can slow her down, not even losing a shoe! Known for letting her legs do the talking, she turned her latest race into a Cinderella story by running a personal best of 25:22 in just one sneaker. Determined, tough, and now officially the fastest “one-shoe wonder” in Beal City!
Grayling junior Matthew Petitti has been stacking miles like pancakes, and the results are sweet! He ran a personal best of 20:17 at the Aggie Invitational. His grit is unmatched, though we’re starting to wonder if his shoes are asking for a vacation day.
Athletes of the Week - Sophia LaGattuta and Wyatt Ault
Sophie has worked hard all summer, and so far this season, it has paid off. She’s off to a solid start to the season with 14th, 4th, and 21st place finishes. Against conference foes, she is in the top 10 individually.
Wyatt is having a great start to the season. He has played a lot of minutes so far and has 2 goals and 3 assists.
Sophie has worked hard all summer, and so far this season, it has paid off. She’s off to a solid start to the season with 14th, 4th, and 21st place finishes. Against conference foes, she is in the top 10 individually.
Wyatt is having a great start to the season. He has played a lot of minutes so far and has 2 goals and 3 assists.
The three Crawford AuSable School District recipients of the Phyllis Ziebell Kesseler Outstanding Educator Award this year were Jordan Kulhanek (GHS English Teacher), Carrie Wilkinson (GMS Science/Math Teacher), and Renee Lewicki (District Literacy Coach). Superintendent Tim Sanchez announced the awards during a school professional development day on August 21.
About the award: “The Crawford AuSable Excellence in Education Foundation’s Phyllis Ziebell Kesseler Outstanding Educator Award was created and funded by her husband Roger Kesseler to recognize CASD educators who have done outstanding work in their positions.
Phyllis graduated from Grayling in 1951. Upon her graduation, she was hired as the superintendent’s secretary and business manager. She was a high-performing employee and truly loved the job. Throughout her life, Phyllis Ziebell Kesseler greatly valued the importance of a quality education for all students.”
About the award: “The Crawford AuSable Excellence in Education Foundation’s Phyllis Ziebell Kesseler Outstanding Educator Award was created and funded by her husband Roger Kesseler to recognize CASD educators who have done outstanding work in their positions.
Phyllis graduated from Grayling in 1951. Upon her graduation, she was hired as the superintendent’s secretary and business manager. She was a high-performing employee and truly loved the job. Throughout her life, Phyllis Ziebell Kesseler greatly valued the importance of a quality education for all students.”
The Crawford AuSable Board of Education honored GHS choir students on Monday night for earning Division I ratings at state: Liam Allen, Ashley Bennett, Violet Brown, Alea Cobb, Willa Daniel-Bergman, Madison Demeere, Abigail Dowland, Maya Duncombe, Audrey Freeman, Pixie Frost, Ainsley Gallagher, Jonah Gildner, Atticus Gosling, Calliope Gosling, Renee Hawley, Miranda Lee, Daisy Longstaff, Isaac Miller, Hope O'Shay, Abigail Payton, Kali Potter, Morgan Pyle, Peyton Riley, Patience Saxton, Sheldon Schoen, Karlie Smith, Deacon Stambersky, Owen Vandeven, Maryjane Vary. The board honored Allen, Cobb, and Lee for participating in state solo and ensemble.
Band students earned straight A Division I ratings at both district and state festivals this year, and the CASD Board of Education honored them during its meeting on Monday: Elin Bennett, Eryka Blaine, Evann Brado, Quinnlyn Brado, Izabella Brezany, Kamren Bromley, Makyla Canales, Broderikk Carr, Alia Crandall, Chloe Crandall, Savannah Demlow, Abigail Dowland, Leah Gardner, Jonah Gildner, Micah Gildner, Iowa Gilley, Elizabeth Grody, Patrick Hayden, Korbin Hellebuyck, Jeremy Hempel, Blair Hogan, Gavin Holmes, Brian Howard, Summer Jackson, Connor Ketchum, Peyton Kohnert, Joslyn Kukulski, Madison Lebeau, Ahryn Lavigne, Finnley Matelski, Aidan Mericle, Adrian Molina, Jamison Moran, Cadence Muraida, Elisa Muraida, Leo Nothstine, Mason Palmer, Emily Perrin, Jessica Poirier, Lydia Poling, Grant Pyle, Maryanne Rapoza, Christian Richmond, Hunter Robinson, Julianna Russell, Abri Ryan, Brody Scott, Colm Smith, Karlie Smith, Joscelynne Stager, Cali Stoia, Kaitlyn Varda, Jaxson Willard.
The CASD Board of Education on Monday recognized the varsity softball squad for earning academic all-state honors: Allyson Albert, Kendra Allen, Jessica Campbell, Cali D'Amour, Jillian Hartman, Meelah Hatfield, Katy Hayden, Katelyn Kanary, Leah Kirmo, Emily Kline, Molly Montgomery, Eliana Sanchez, Leticia Sanchez, Rylee Wheeler, Anna Wood. Campbell, D'Amour, and Hartman earned academic all-state honors as individuals.
During a meeting on Monday, the Crawford AuSable Board of Education honored the varsity girls soccer team for earning academic all-state honors: Kaylie Andre-Riley, Ashley Bennett, Elin Bennett, Gracelyn Burzynski, Savannah Demlow, Tessa Diehl, Alorrah Doty, Olivia Duba, Jaden Gabriel, Leah Gardner, Jaylee Gault, Ella Gifford, Tierney Hartman, Emma Niederer, Abri Ryan, Sarah Schade, Raelyn Siegel, Quincy Stirling, Ruby Stirling, Allesyn VanNuck, Molly Weaver, Molly Wright. Three Vikings earned academic all-state honors as individuals: Ashley Bennett, Olivia Duba, and Ruby Stirling.
The Crawford AuSable Board of Education honored the varsity girls tennis team on Monday for earning academic all-state honors: Brooklyn Barnett, Alice Bugyi, Breelyn Cobb, Gracie Fogle, Lahken Forbes, Tenley Huber, Sophie LaGatutta, Maria Molina, Elisa Muraida, Brylee Sheldon, Emma Smith, Karlie Smith. Barnett earned academic all-state recognition as an individual.
A CASD/CAEEF Celebration Lunch will be held on Saturday, October 4, at 11 a.m. in the Grayling High School cafeteria.
The event will include induction of six new members into the CASD Alumni Hall of Fame and recognition of the Kesseler Centralis Scholarship 25th anniversary and Crawford AuSable Excellence in Education Foundation 10th anniversary.
Tickets can be purchased for $25 online at crawfordausable.revtrak.net/ under “Alumni Hall of Fame Tickets.”
The last day of school is Wednesday, June 11, and it will be a half-day. Dismissal for the high school is scheduled for 12:10 p.m.
The GHS Graduation Ceremony for the Class of 2025 will be held on Sunday, June 1, at 2 p.m. at the football stadium. No tickets required. Event is open to the public. Gates open at 1 p.m. The event will be live streamed via NFHS Network: https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/events/grayling-high-school-grayling-mi/evtca2df5611b
Athletes of the Week - Gibsen Barnett and Quincy Stirling
Quincy had a great week, scoring two goals in the district game vs. Houghton. She aggressively came to the ball and consistently set up her teammates.
Gibby has been one of our most consistent starters throughout the season. Thanks to a great work ethic and drive to improve, he earned All-Conference First Team honors a few weeks ago with a 7th place finish at Harbor Point Golf Club.
Athletes of the Week - Kendra Allen and Evan Duba
Kendra had a great week at the plate, hitting .545, and has been solid on defense. Kendra will always step up to any occasion that we ask of her.
Evan picked up a couple of hits and drove in 3 this past week. He has been seeing the ball well to finish up the season and has continued to work hard to improve at the plate and in the field.
Athletes of the Week - Karlie Smith and Marqus Parker
After an afternoon of AP testing, Karlie boarded a bus to Boyne Mountain and went on to defeat their #3 singles in a tough tiebreaker match 6/2, 5/7, 10/7.
As one of our key seniors, Marqus is constantly working to improve his game and help the team. After a challenging start to the season, Marqus has come into form with an impressive top 15 performance at Belvedere Golf Club.
