Grayling High School

ATHLETES OF THE WEEK Cameron Baker (Soccer) and Tierney Hartman (Cross Country) Cam is playing a different position this year and has stepped up his game. He is part of an impressive back line that has only given up one goal or less in 7 of 10 games this year. Cam also scored two goals in the JV game earlier this month. Last week, Tierney placed 3rd at the Beal City Invitational, leading the Lady Vikes to an invitational championship! Photo credit: Stacy Moore and Justin Andre

Varsity soccer lost a heartbreaker Monday at home against Kalkaska. Caleb Baker tied the game with under 10 minutes left only to have Kalkaska score with :19 left in the game to win 3-2. Caleb scored both goals for the team while Mitchel Harrington had 2 assists. The team, now 9-2, next plays at Oscoda on Tuesday. Photo credit: Stacy Moore

Varsity soccer hosts Kalkaska today at 5:00. If you can't make it to Ferguson Field, you can view all the action using this NFHS subscription link. Go Vikes! https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/events/grayling-high-school-grayling-mi/gamb5db8b9ebc

Varsity football took a tough 22-28 loss to TCSF in a very competitive game Friday night. Ethan Kucharek passed for 281 yards (17/31) and one touchdown. Jake Huspen had 15 rushes for 30 yards and two touchdowns. Fletcher Quinlan made six catches for 156 yards and a touchdown and Daniel Hunter had six catches for 69 yards. Defensively, Braiden Tuck had six tackles and five assists, one sack, forced a fumble and recovered a fumble. Corbin Allen had seven tackles and five assists, plus an interception. Brodie Gross had six tackles and one assist with one tackle for loss. Kaleb Hall had five tackles, one assist and a fumble recovery.

The best of the best. What does it take to ​b​e the best? It takes initiative. It takes determination. It takes hard work, grit and perseverance. It takes doing the hard things. And we’ve done it! US News & World Report has released its 2023-24 rankings of the best high schools in the country. Grayling High School is ranked in the top 5% in Michigan and the top 8% nationwide! This isn’t the result of the work of a few people. Viking Nation did this! Congratulations to our students, staff, parents and our community​! Together, we will excel and grow even more. We will serve as a role model for other students and schools. We will continue to Lead the Charge! In keeping with this mindset, we’ve made some changes at GHS, with more to come. Great things are happening ​h​ere and these are visible reminders of what we've accomplished and the work that we must continue to do. ​"G​reatness inspires greatness. Creativity inspires creativity. When you align yourself with people who inspire you and help draw out the best in you, you find your best self." (T.D. Jakes) https://www.usnews.com/education/best-high-schools/search

Varsity soccer escaped Boyne City Thursday night with a 2-1 victory. Ben Gardiner and Mitchel Harrington scored goals while Caleb Baker and Drake Dunham had one assist each. Jordan Peters made 9 saves in goal. The team is now 9-1 and plays at home Monday against Kalkaska. Photo credit: Stacy Moore

Girls golf showed up and battled yesterday, posting their best 9-hole team score of the year. It was a great team effort in which Jessica Campbell placed 3rd with a 45 and Sophie LaGattuta placed 13th having shot a 54. The team finished 5th out of 7 teams. Photo credit: Travis Hulbert

This year's Homecoming football game will also be the annual Guardian Game played against Kalkaska. The game will take place on Friday, October 6 at 7 p.m. All active and retired military personnel are invited to attend for free with military ID. We ask that current and former members of the armed services gather at the south end of the football field at 6:35 p.m. that night so that we may recognize and thank you for your service prior to the football game.

JV soccer won their game Wednesday night against Fairview’s varsity team 6-0. Cameron Baker and Leonardo Bertoncello scored 2 goals apiece. Jackson Marshall had 1 goal and 2 assists while Preston Schenk had 3 assists. Brett Peterson also scored a goal. The JV team is now 2-2 on the season.

Varsity volleyball beat Harbor Springs last night in 5. Scores were 25-20, 25-27, 25-14, 18-25 and 15-7. It was a total team effort with everyone contributing to the win.

JV green volleyball defeated Harbor Springs 25-10, 25-14 and 17-14 to improve their record to 19-10. Lahna Malonen had 5 kills, 2 aces and 12 assists. Leticia Sanchez had 3 kills, 2 aces and 3 assists. Alle VanNuck had 5 kills and 6 aces. Brylee Sheldon had 6 kills and 3 aces. Emma Kucharek had 1 kill and 2 aces and Kendra Allen had 3 kills.

ATHLETES OF THE WEEK Brittlynn Elliott - volleyball Brittlynn has led the team with consistent serving and setting. She is a leader on and off the floor, providing a calming presence to our team. Jake Huspen - football Jake rushed for 201 yards on 24 carries and had two touchdowns vs Roscommon. He played a stellar game and stepped up and made plays when we needed it. He also played very well on defense and helped make some key stops.

Varsity soccer got back in the win column Monday night with a thrilling 1-0 win at Harbor Springs. Leonardo Bertoncello scored the game's only goal assisted by Mitchel Harrington. Jordan Peters made 10 saves. The team, now 8-1, is back on the pitch Thursday at Boyne City.

Varsity football traveled to Elk Rapids Friday night and won 35-14. Scoring touchdowns were Jake Huspen (2), Corbin Allen, Fletcher Quinlan, and Ethan Kucharek (1 passing, 1 rushing). The offensive line had 25 knockdowns. The defense pressured the QB all night and had 4 sacks, 11 pass break ups, and 1 interception. We play TCSF Friday night at 5 p.m.

The JV football team improved their record to 3-0 with a 42-20 victory over Elk Rapids Thursday night!

The varisty soccer team’s undefeated streak ends at 7 as they lost to the 5th ranked Elk Rapids Elks 6-1 Thursday night. The game was tied at 1 with 25 minutes left in the 2nd half before Elk Rapids took over. Mitchel Harrington scored the only goal for the Vikings. Jackson Marshall had the only assist in the game. Jordan Peters made 7 saves. The team is now 7-1 on the season with their next game at Harbor Springs on Monday.

Our staff surpised our students by taking a step back in time for today's Back-to-School Bash assembly! It was a friendly competition and the student body selected the math department (1960s) as best dressed.

We pulled our staff off the beach to welcome students back to GHS today!

‘Twas the Night Before School Started ‘Twas the night before school started, When all through the school, The staff & students were preparing So the first day looks cool! Excited, scared, and tired, too The staff are now ready to say, Howdy do!

Congratulations to GHS teacher Michael Kososky, one of CASD's inaugural winners of the Phyllis Ziebell Kesseler Outstanding Educator Award.