Grayling High School

ATHLETES OF THE WEEK Cali D'Amour (varsity basketball) and Maddox Mead (varsity basketball) Since the winter break, Cali has stepped up on the offensive side and maintained her defensive hustle. Cali has racked up two double-doubles, one against TCSF and the other against Kalkaska. Maddox paced our offensive attack at Kalkaska with 13 points. He knocked down a couple of perimeter shots, but more importantly, he found gaps in their zone and looked to attack the rim. Defensively, he brought energy and pressure that helped his team hold Kalkaska to 38 points. Maddox pulled down six rebounds, as well as having six deflections and three steals. #leadthecharge Photo credit: Jessica Hartman

The ski team skied in a nine-team invitational on Monday. Both teams (boys and girls) finished second overall in team results. The girls were led in slalom by Quincy Stirling in 7th place, Nico Triebold in 9th, Luna Gauthier in 17th and Dakota Batway in 23rd. In giant slalom, Nico finished in 5th, Quincy in 9th, Luna in 15th and Dakota in 18th. The boys were led in slalom by Trevor Cvitkovich in 2nd place, Teague Hartman in 10th, Jericho Renn tied for 16th and Brett Peterson in 18th. In giant slalom, Trevor took 6th, Jericho was 13th, Teague placed 17th and Marqus Parker came in 20th. #leadthecharge

The Student Voice and Leadership Committee debuted its new Party Cart last week! Loaded with bubbles, music and snacks, Mr. Burkett and SVLC members visit random classrooms for a brief celebration if students have been on time and following school rules.

Congratulations to Drew Moore who competed Sunday at the University of Michigan High School Indoor Track Invitational. He placed 9th out of 46 elite runners in the 3200m run with a time of 9:37.52! Photo credit: Stacy Moore

The wrestling team traveled to Ithaca Saturday and came home with a 5th place finish out of 23 teams. Individual champions were Alex Moore (106 lbs) and Jake Huspen (190 lbs). Logan Malonen (285 lbs) placed 2nd. Ryan Stade (175 lbs) placed 3rd. Danny Bonamie (215 lbs) placed  4th. Payton Collen (165 lbs) placed  5th. Max Huspen (138 lbs) and Jordan Peters (157 lbs) placed 6th. On Friday night, Mandy Andrews (120 lbs) placed 4th and Molly Wright (115 lbs) placed 6th at the Mio Girls Invitational.  Photo credit Stacy Moore  

Congratulations to Nicholas Michels for taking first place in the 2nd annual GHS 1V1 Super Smash Tournament! We had 66 entries in all. Patrick Hayden took second place with a close 2-3 loss to Nicholas Michels. Alex Graziano took 3rd place, and Zander Tinker took 4th overall.

Congratulations to Del Patterson (back row, third from right) on being selected as the A.M. Student of the Quarter in the Digital Media Production program at Wexford Missaukee Career Technical Center!

ATHLETES OF THE WEEK Kendra Allen (JV basketball) and Trevor Cvitkovich (varsity skiing) Kendra Allen has a non-stop work ethic in games and practice. Her hustle during games brings up the intensity of the team and drastically changes the play on the court. Kendra had a double-double on January 17 with 13 points and 10 rebounds! Trevor started his senior campaign with a great performance in GS. In our first Lake Michigan Conference meet on January 11 at Nub's Nob, Trevor placed 5th in giant slalom. In slalom, Trevor was sitting in 4th place after his first run before blowing a shoe for a DQ. Trevor provides great leadership, humor and fun to the ski team.

Today, Bryce Malcolm signed his National Letter of Intent to bowl at Davenport University! Congratulations, Bryce!

Varsity boys basketball beat Kalkaska last night 48-38. The boys are now 6-4 on the season. Their next game is at Boyne City on Tuesday. Photo credit: Cheryl Hollingsworth

In a great team effort, the varsity girls basketball team was able to pull out a 69-49 win against rival Kalkaska last night. We were able to apply great defensive pressure forcing many turnovers that led to points for us. After a slightly slow start, the defensive intensity increased and we took control of the game and never looked back after the first quarter. The intense pressure was enforced by Amanda Lewis, Oliva Duba, and Emma Kucharek. The Vikings moved the ball great on offense, looking for the open teammate, allowing for almost everyone to get in the scoring column. We were also able to have three players in double figures, including a game-high for Cali D'Amour with 19, Makayla Watkins with 18, and Emma Kuziel with 15 points.

JV girls basketball brought in an impressive win last night, defeating Kalkaska 44 to 38! The girls all played 4 quarters with amazing intensity. Molly Montgomery and Kendra Allen both pulled in a double-double with 13 points and 10 rebounds each. Leah Kirmo added 8 points and Katy Hayden scored 5. Alle VanNuck, Allyson Albert and Emma Kucharek added tough defense, forcing multiple turnovers.

Girls basketball hosts Kalkaska tonight beginning with the JV game at 5:30. As always, games can be viewed live using these NFHS subscription links. Go Green! JV: https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/events/grayling-high-school-grayling-mi/gam7a7b18f66d Varsity: https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/events/grayling-high-school-grayling-mi/gamea805eae92

The wrestling team lost two matches in heartbreaking fashion Wednesday night as both matches came down to the last two weight classes. The team lost to Charlevoix 43-34 and Traverse City St. Francis 45-35. Justin Palmer, Caleb Baker and Logan Malonen won two matches each. Molly Wright, Mandy Andrews, Max Huspen, Danny Bonamie and Jake Huspen each won one match. Photo credit: Stacy Moore

Girls basketball will take on the Elk Rapids Elks at home this evening. The JV game is at 5:30 and varsity will follow at 7:00. Those who can't make it here can watch from anywhere using these NFHS subscription links. Go Green! JV: https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/events/grayling-high-school-grayling-mi/gam9ae3ae5e02 Varsity: https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/events/grayling-high-school-grayling-mi/gama1492bbbad

Due to the inclement weather, all after-school student activities have been canceled today.

ATHLETES OF THE WEEK Makynna Holmes (bowling) and Brady Hunter (JV basketball) Makynna has become a leader for our team this year and with conference play just starting, she is poised to have a great season. Brady has been the heartbeat of this team so far. He never complains, works hard in practices, makes the most of his time on the court, and continually puts the team before himself. Against Cheboygan, Brady had 3 points but, most importantly, had 4 offensive rebounds and played the most tiring position on defense while not wanting to come out. His heart and effort shine.

Boys basketball hosts East Jordan tonight beginning at 5:30. All the action can be viewed from anywhere using these NFHS subscription links. Go Vikes! JV: https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/events/grayling-high-school-grayling-mi/gam56968a662e Varsity: https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/events/grayling-high-school-grayling-mi/gam290dee3360

Mrs. Angerer's anatomy class is studying the circulatory system, so today they dissected sheep hearts.

The wrestling team took 5th place out of 25 teams on Saturday at the Escanaba Elks tournament. Logan Malonen took 1st place. Alex Moore and Jake Huspen placed 2nd. Payton Collen finished in 4th place. Caleb Baker and Danny Bonamie placed 5th. The team wrestles at home on Wednesday against Charlevoix and Traverse City St Francis. Wrestling starts at 6pm. Photo credit: Stacy Moore