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FALL SPORTS PREVIEW Marlette Red Raiders Marlette Red Raiders Fall Sports Schedules Varsity Football August 26 at Otisville-Lakeville September 1 *at Mayville; 9 *Ubly; 16 Lakers; 23 *Sandusky (HC); 30 *at Harbor Beach October 7 Deckerville; 14 *at Brown City; 21 at Peck *GTC East game game; All games at 7 p.m.
Photo by Dale Ball
Meet the 2011 Red Raiders varsity football team! Front row (l-r) - Zachary Kady, Justin Carello, Anthony Kappen, Eric Leveille, Kolby Lange, Kyle Jickling, and Brad Schaub; Middle row - Nate Strauel, Donnie Thomas, Ryan Miller, Curtis Morrison, Aaron Hirsch, Joey Volz, and Michael Wells; Back row - Asst. Coach Matt Campbell, Evan Howard, Alan Sager, Alex Howe, Jacob Wiley, James Marquardt, Brad Montgomery, Cody Newland, and Coach Dennis Lester. Missing from the photo is Kyle Creason.
Varsity Football Coach: Denny Lester, 10th season; 41-43 record at MHS 2010 season: GTC East 2-3, tied for 3rd; Overall 5-4 Top returning players (16 returning letterwinners): Kolby Lange (Sr., QB/DB, 6, 170, Capt.; All-GTC East, AllCounty QB; 1,000 yds. rushing; 678 yds. passing; has opportunity to make big play every time he touches the ball) Kyle Jickling (Sr., WR/DB, 6'4", 170; 3rd yr. varsity; 4 INTs in '10); Donnie Thomas (Sr., WR/DB, 5'11", 160; Spec. Men. AllCounty; GTC East sprint champ; 25 pass rec., 6 INTs); Justin Carello (Sr., SB/DB, 5'11", 150; HM All-County); Joey Volz (Sr., OL/LB, 6'2", 195, Capt.; All-GTC East, All-County, All-Thumb LB; in on 108 tackles in '10; 3rd year starter); Michael Wells (Sr., OL/LB, Coach: Fred McDowell, 10th season (325-137-56 record at Marlette; career record 612-260-93) 2010 season: GTC East 9-1 (co-champs); Overall, 25-21-4, won 9th straight district title Top returning players: Rachel McEwen (Sr., 5'10:, MH; Two-time All-County, 1st Team All-GTC East; 4th year varsity); Karley Sauder (Sr., 5'10", OH; 1st Team All-GTC East, 2nd Team All-County); Kelsey Roggenbuck (Sr., 5'5", S; HM All County and AllGTC East); Abby Bowman (Jr., 5'3", L); Alexis Nesto (Jr., 5'1", DS); Keara Wilson (So., 5'4", RS/DS); Kristen Rienstra (So., 5'10:, MB); Meggin Dings (So., 5'1", DS/L) Key losses to graduation: Angela Odoerfer (Two-time All-Thumb, All-County, All-GTC East OH); Keagan Wilson (1st Team All-County, 2nd Team All-GTC East L); Tanya Braswell (HM All-County, All-GTC East MH)
5'10", 190; 3rd year varsity); Jacob Wiley (SR., OL/LB, 6'2", 200; 3rd year starter; 2nd Team All-GTC East at center; Spec. Men. All-County C/LB) Also returning: Evan Howard (Sr., OL/LB, 6'2", 195); Curtis Morrison (Sr., SB/DL, 5'11", 190); Anthony Hoisington (Sr., OL/DL, 5'11", 230); Brad Schaub (So., WR/DB, 6'4", 160); Eric Leveille (Sr., WR/DB, 5'10", 150); Kyle Creason (Sr., WR/DB, 5'10", 150); Brad Montgomery (Sr., OL/DL, 6'3", 200); James Marquardt (Sr., OL/DL, 6'2", 215); Cody Newland (Sr., OL/DL, 6'3", 190) Key losses to graduation: Brent Speer (All-GTC East, AllCounty, All-Thumb kicker); BJ Mellstead (LB); Jaycob Roberts (WR/DL); Kyle Hall (WR); Connor Collins (OL/DL);
Top new prospects: "Lexi Cooper (Jr., 5'10:, RS/MH); Courtney Quade (Fr., S/DS, 5'4"); Marissa Ferguson (Fr., 5'3", DS/OH) Coach McDowell on this year's team: "As you can tell by our roster, we are very young. It will a little while to get everyone's feet wet, but they have a great work ethic and should become veterans quickly. The three seniors had large roles in our quarterfinal win two years ago and are tested and true volleyball veterans. "We will play together very well, we will have a lot of fun, and when you watch us play, you will see great sportsmanship and positive attitudes, plus some decent volleyball." Coach McDowell on the GTC East: "Sandusky and Brown City should be very good this year. Ubly is always tough. And, we should be okay by midseason."
Vince Brown (LB); Justin Fischer OL/DL) Top new prospects: Anthony Kappen (JR., QB/LB, 5'11", 195); Ryan Miller (Jr., SB/LB, 5'10"150); Aaron Hirsch (Jr., WR/LB, 6'3", 195); Nate Strauel (Jr., WR, 5'6", 1390); Zachary Kady (Jr., WR/DL, 5'6", 140); Alan Sager (Jr., OL.LB, 6', 160); Alex Howe (Jr., OL/DL, 5'6", 215) Coach Lester on this year's team: "This year's team has a lot of athletic ability - we have some very good athletes that can run. Our team speed is probably the best since I have been head coach and that will be important because we don't have a lot of size. We really feel like, even though, we're small, that we will be a good football team. The kids are working hard and have high
goals. We feel like we are going to go out and compete with every team on our schedule every Friday night. We have the same expectations that we have every year." Coach Lester on the GTC East: "Until someone is able to knock off Ubly, there is no reason not to put them at the top - they have a great program. Sandusky, Brown City and Harbor Beach all have very good players coming back. All three are well coached and prepared teams. Our team just hopes to go out every Friday night and compete. We just need to go out and be consistent every Friday night. We need to play great defense, not turn the ball over, and play good special teams. If we can do this, we'll make a run at the playoffs."
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Varsity Girls Volleyball August 27 Hatchet Inv. at Bad Axe 9 a.m. September 1 at New Lothrop Inv. 9 a.m.; 10 Pioneer Inv. at Cros-Lex 8:30 a.m.; 13 *at Mayville 7:30; 15 *Brown City 7:30; 17 at Bay City Central 8 a.m.; 20 *Sandusky 7:30; 22 *at Ubly 7:30; 27 *at Harbor Beach 7:30; 29 *Mayville 7:30 October 4 *at Brown City 7:30; 11 *at Sandusky 7:30; 15 County Tournament at Peck 9 a.m.; 18 *Ubly 7:30; 22 at North Branch Inv. 8:30 a.m.; 25 *Harbor Beach 7:30 *GTC East match Varsity Boys Soccer August 20 at Caro Tournament 8:30 a.m.; 24 *USA 5 p.m.; 26 at Imlay City 4:30; 29 *at Bad Axe 5 p.m.; 31 *Harbor Beach 5 p.m. September 7 *at Caseville 5 p.m.; 13 *at Brown City 5 p.m.; 15 *Cass City 5 p.m.; 20 *at Lakers 5 p.m.; 22 *at Memphis 5 p.m.; 24 at Pinconning Inv. 9 a.m.; 27 *at Sandusky 5 p.m.; 29 *Brown City 5 p.m.; October 4 *at Cass City 4:30; 6 at Capac 4:30; 11 *Memphis 4:30; 13 *Sandusky 4:30 *GTC match Varsity Cross Country September 1 at Brown City Inv. 4:30; 10 Muskrat Inv. at Algonac TBA; 17 at Almont Inv. 10 a.m.; 17 at Holly Inv. (Boys) 7:40 p.m.; 20 at North Branch Inv. 4:30; 24 at Armada TBA; 28 Marlette Inv. 4 p.m. October 1. Wagener Park Inv. (Harbor Beach) TBA; 8 at Portage Inv. TBA; 11 County at Cros-Lex 4:30; 15 *at Reese Inv. TBA; 18 GTC Meet at Lakers 4:30; 22 Thumb Area Meet at Caro 11 a.m. Equestrian September 11 at Caro 8:30 a.m.; 17-18 at Bad Axe
Here's the 2011 Lady Raiders varsity volleyball team! Front row (l-r) - Kelsey Roggenbuck, Karley Sauder, and Rachel McEwen; Middle row - Lily Solgat, Kristen Rienstra, and Keara Wilson; Back row - Coach Fred McDowell, Courtney Quade, Marissa Ferguson, Alexis Nesto, Meggan Dings, Abby Bowman and Mgr. Lexi Mason. Missing from the photo is Lexi Cooper.
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Marlette Red Raiders Varsity Boys Cross Country
Photos by Dale Ball
Meet the Red Raiders cross country team for this fall! Front row (l-r) Mackenzie Kelly, Andy Bowman, Casey Johnson, Mike Boyne, Jacob Bowman, Marcus Dale and Tori Mock; Back row - Coach Chris Titus, Matt Titus, Jared Hutchens, Nick Shaver, Matt Chappel and Jacob Kipp. Missing from the photo are Andrew Clark, Connor Byce, Alex Herman, Sammi Sisson, Jenna Hirsch, and Isabella McCanham.
Varsity Girls Cross Country Coach: Chris Titus, 5th season 2010 season: GTC East, 1st; D3 regionals tied for 8th Top returning runners: Tori Mock (So., strong potential; 15th at GTC East, 55th a
regionals); Jenna Hirsch (Jr., good athlete; 67th at regionals) Key losses to graduation: Sarah Smith, three-time State qualifier, GTC East champion in '10); Rebecca Spinks (State qualifier, 2nd at GTC East in
'10); Alexis Korte; Alex Colwell Top new prospects: Mackenzie Kelly (Fr., top Jr. High runner last season); Sami Sisson (Fr., another top Jr. High runner); Larissa Duff (Jr.); Isabella McCanham (two
strong seasons on track team) Coach Titus on this year's team: "This team will be competitive." Coach Titus on the GTC East: "Sandusky should be the top team."
Coach: Chris Titus, 6th season 2010 season: GTC, 1st place; regionals, 5th Top returning runners: Andy Bowman (Jr., 3rd at GTC East, 6th at Regional, 35th at State); Jacob Bowman (Jr., D 3 All-State (25th), 2nd at GTC East, 7th at regionals); Matt Titus (Jr., most improved last year; 14th at GTC East, 26th at regional); Matt Chappel (Jr., 58th at regional); Nick Shaver (Jr., 15th at GTC East, 49th at regional) Key losses to graduation: Robert Fingerle (40th at regionals); Matt Gyomory Top new prospects: Marcus Dale (Fr., top Jr. High runner in '10); Casey Johnson (Jr.); Jared Hutchens (Jr.); Jacob Kipp (Sr.); Mike Boyne (Sr.) Coach Titus on this year's team: "This year's team goals are to win its third straight league title and qualify for State as a team." Coach Titus on the GTC East: "Brown City and Mayville should be good competition."
Varsity Boys Soccer
Photos by Dale Ball
Introducing the Marlette boys soccer team for this season! Front row (l-r) - Alex Byars, Andy Bowman, Chad Walker, Mike Boyne, Christian Mason, Jacob Bowman, and Casey Johnson; Back row - Derek Platte, Logan Dean, Mike Jocham, Jeremy Fearson, Aaron Cook, Alex Hayden, Jacob Kipp, and Coach Dave Hayden. Missing from the photo are Jordan Cross, Chris Titus, Kody Ray, and Asst. Coach Steve Boyne.
Coach: Dave Hayden, 15th season 2010 season: GTC 11-1-1 (1st place); Overall 11-2-1, lost in districts Top returning players: Mike Boyne (Sr., F; All-GTC; top goal scorer); Derek Platte (Sr., D; AllGTC); Casey Johnson (Jr., D, AllGTC); Jacob Kipp (Sr., D); Chris Titus (Sr., F); Alex Hayden (Sr., MF); Andy Bowman (Jr., MF); Jacob Bowman (Jr., MF); Christian Mason Jr., MF); Chad Walker (So., D); Aaron Cook (So., MF); Alex Byars (So., MF)
Key losses to graduation: Brandon Lucik (All-C D); Zack Walker (All-GTC MF); Brent Speer (MF) Top new prospects: Logan Dean Fr., F); Kody Ray (Fr., GK/MF); Jordan Cross (Jr., GK/MF); Mike Jocham (Jr., MF); Jeremy Fearson (Sr., MF) Coach Hayden on this year's team: ""Mike Boyne will be one of best players in the entire league, and with the support we should have on the field, we should do well. Alex Hayden, Andy Bowman, Jacob Bowman and Christian
Mason are impact players at the midfield. The strongest part of this year's team, though, should be our defense. We have four returners Derek Platte, Chad Walker, Jacob Kipp and Casey Johnson. All four of those guys are strong and opposing teams will have a tough time breaking through them." Coach Hayden on the GTC: "I feel this team should be solid, but will have to work harder to win the league again. The talent is in place, now it is up to the guys to put in the work required to do well in the league."
2011 Boys Soccer District Assignments October 17-22 Division 2 District # 25 at TBA Cros-Lex, Goodrich, Lapeer East, Lapeer West, Marysville, North Branch, St. Clair Division 3 District #38 at TBA Algonac, Almont, Armada, Capac, Imlay City, Marine City, Richmond, Yale District #45 at TBA Bad Axe, Caro, Cass City,
Essexville-Garber, Frankenmuth, Millington, Saginaw Division 4 District #60 at TBA Brown City, Marlette, Sandusky, Dryden, Kimball-Landmark Academy, Kimball-New Life Christian, Memphis District # 61 at TBA Caseville (Owen-Gage), Harbor Beach, Elkton-Pigeon-Bayport, Saginaw Arts & Sciences, Saginaw Nouvel Catholic, Saginaw Valley Lutheran, Unionville-Sebewaing Area
Cheer Team Photos by Dale Ball
Cheering on the Red Raiders from the sideline this fall are: Front (l-r) - Britnie Papke and Stevie Johnson; Middle - Drew Sauvola, Rachel Wilcox, and Jennie Wilcox; Back - Destiny Sanford, Rachelle Hackel, Jenna Stadnika, and Sarah McMillan. Absent from the photo is Shayla Steinkopf and Coach Jill Bell.
2011 district volleyball assignments Oct. 31 - Nov. 5 Class B District 44 at Richmond Algonac, Clintondale, Marine City, Marysville, Richmond District 45 at TBA Almont, Armada, Capac, Imlay City, Macomb-Lutheran North, PontiacNotre Dame Prep District 47 at Cros-Lex Cros-Lex, Caro, Millington, North Branch, Yale Class C District 81 at Memphis
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Peck Pirates Cheer Team
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Introducing the Peck Pirates varsity football team for the 2011 season! Front row (l-r) - Cameron Warren, Eric Johnston, Justin Alexander, Alex Ferguson, Nolan Kreiner, and Jarrett Bell; Second row - Mike Gallagher, Jimmy Cribbins, Andrew Pathic, Tim Logghe, JT Cahoon, and James Logghe; Back row Asst. Coach Del Bloomfield, Deion Navarro, Anthony Caulkins, Brett Dankenbring, Jake Overstreet, and Coach Rob McDaniel. Missing from the photo is Josh Fuller.
Here's the Peck Pirates sideline cheer team for this fall! Front (l-r) - Kayleigh Affer, Ashley Breakey, and Ashlee Jenkins; Back - Eilish Warner, Kaitlyn Rybarczyk, Allison Trombley, and Shailynn Milligan. Missing from the photo is Coach Sandy Schneidewind.
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Varsity Football Coach: Rob McDaniel, 1st season 2010 season: NCTL 0-4; Overall 1-7 Top returning players: Tim Logghe (Sr., QB/LB, 6'2", 195; Spec. Men. All-County); James Logghe (Sr., RB/LB, 6'2", 195); Jimmy Cribbins (Sr., T/DL, 6', 240); J.T. Cahoon (Sr., RB/LB, 6', 190); Mike Gallagher (Sr., T/DL, 5'11", 215); Justin Alexander (Sr., RB/LB, 5'8", 180); Josh Fuller (Sr., RB/DB); Brett Dankenbring (Sr., T, DL, 6'2:, 200) Key losses to graduation:
Cole Hamblin (All-NCTL E); Mike Quandt (HM NCTL); Mark Quandt Top new prospects: Nolan Kreiner JR., RB, DB); Cameron Warren (Jr., TE/DB); Jarrett Bell (Jr., G/DL); Anthony Caulkins (Jr., C/DL); Jake Overstreet (Jr., TE/DB); Andrew Pathic (Jr., G, DL); Eric Johnston (Jr., G, DL); Deion Navarro (Jr., T/DL); Alex Ferguson (Jr., TE/DB) Coach McDaniel on this year's team: "We have returners in some key spots. However, putting in a new system, everyone needs to be on
the same page. They are picking up the new offensive system pretty well, but we will be battling some growing pains early. Our goal is to execute our offense and defense better as the year goes on and hope to pick up a few wins along the way." Coach McDaniel on the NCTL: This is my first year in the NCTL, so I am not real familiar with a lot of the teams. With Deckerville's longstanding history they are probably the favorites to win the league."
Varsity Football August 26 Brown City 7 p.m. September 1 at Whittemore-Prescott 7 p.m.; 9 *at Deckerville 7 p.m.; 16 Rochester Hills Lutheran Northwest 7 p.m.; 23 *North Huron 7 p.m. October 1 *Kingston 2 p.m. (HC); 7 Arenac-Eastern 7 p.m.; 14 *at Memphis 7 p.m.; 21 Marlette 7 p.m. *NCTL game
JV Tourney 9 a.m.; 13 *A-F 7:30; 15 *at Owen-Gage 7:30; 20 *North Huron 7:30; 22 *at Caseville 7:30; 24 at CPS Inv. 9 a.m.; 27 *Kingston 7:30; 29 *at Memphis 7:30 October 4 *at CPS 7:30; 6 at Sandusky 7:30; 11 *Deckerville 7:30; 13 *at Kingston 7:30; 15 County Tournament at Peck 8 a.m.; 18 *Memphis 7:30; 25 *CPS 7:30; 27 *at Deckerville 7:30 *NCTL match
Varsity Girls Volleyball August 30 at Dryden 6:30 p.m. September 8 *Port Hope 7:30; 10 Peck
Equestrian September 10-11 at Caro 8:30 a.m.; 18 at Bad Axe 8:30 a.m.
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Meet the Lady Pirates 2011 varsity volleyball team! Front (l-r) - Taylor Bussey and Brady Bussey (Mgrs.); Kneeling - Beca Erdman, Miranda Davis, Shayla York, Megan Pitts, Katie Weller, Dominique Sheldon, and Lauren Avers; Standing - Asst. Coach Jamie Abrego, Jessica Grifka, Mairead Warner, Heidi Behnke, Kendall LeFleur, Samantha Murray, and Coach Trisha Bussey.
Football dates to remember 11-man Tournament District Tournament — Oct. 28 or 29 & Nov. 4 or 5 Regional Tournament — Nov. 11 or 12 MHSAA Semifinals - Nov. 19 MHSAA Finals — Nov. 25-26 Ford Field, Detroit November 25 Division 8 — 10 a.m. Division 2 — 1 p.m. Division 6 — 4:30 p.m.
Division 4 — 7:30 p.m. November 26 Division 7 — 10 a.m. Division 1 — 1 p.m. Division 5 — 4:30 p.m. Division 3 — 7:30 p.m. 8-Player Tournament District Tournament — Oct. 28 or 29 Regional Tournament — Nov. 4 or 5 MHSAA Semifinals - Nov. 12 8-Player Final: Nov. 19, 7 p.m. at Superior Dome, NMU, Marquette
MHSAA Network begins its fourth season EAST LANSING — Aug. 22 – The fourth season of high school sports coverage by the MHSAA Network gets underway this week, with all of the content making its cable and online debut beginning Aug. 31. The flagship production of the Network is MHSAA Game Night, which airs at 7 p.m. on Wednesdays on Comcast Channel 900. Game Night kicks off its fourth season with an Oakland Activities Association-Macomb Area Conference crossover game between Troy and Romeo. The two teams will meet at Romeo on Thursday (Aug. 25) at 7 p.m. Three other gridiron games will be featured this week. Friday (Aug. 26)
contests with Mendon at Deckerville, Lansing Catholic at Madison Heights Madison, and Battle Creek Harper Creek at Portage Central will be shown. The Mendon-Deckerville game will first air on Sept. 2 at Noon and Sept. 3 at 9:30 p.m. The Lansing CatholicMadison game gets its airing on Sept. 3 at 3 p.m. Harper Creek and Portage Central will be shown first on Aug. 31 at 9:30 p.m. The weekly Game Night schedule is set with the following regular-season football games: • Aug. 25 – Troy at Romeo • Sept. 1 – Canton at Grand Blanc • Sept. 9 – SEE MHSAA, PAGE 10B
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Coach: Trisha Bussey, 12th season 2010 season: NCTL South 4-9 Top returning players: Shayla York (Capt., Sr., 5'5", OH/BR; team leader, strong all-around player); Heidi Behnke (Capt., Sr., 5'10:, MH; much improved as a hitter); Kendall LeFleur (Jr., 5'6", MH; excellent server); Miranda Davis (Jr., 5'4", RS/BR; solid offense & defense); Katie Weller (Jr., 5'2", S/BR, OH; scrapper in back row); Mairead Warner (Sr., 5'6", OH; good server) Key losses to graduation: Elizabeth Peck (HM All-County, 2nd Team AllNCTL South), Courtney Zeigler, Tina Daniels, Emilee Warren Top new prospects: "Jessica Grifka Jr., 5'10:, MH); Nickie Sheldon (Jr., 5'2", BR); Lauren Avers (Jr., 5'6", OH); Megan Pitts (So., 5'2", S); Sami Murray (So., 5'5", OH/BR); Beca Erdman (Fr., 5'2", BR/S) Coach Bussey on this year's team:
"This year's team has shown up focused and ready to go! They are an excited group of girls. We have a very young team, but our three seniors are excellent leaders and solid players. They are doing a great job of taking the younger girls under their wings. My underclassmen are a talented group.... and are very driven. (The team) is working well together and seem to mesh well. We are a very solid serving team. The team is moving well and covering a lot of ground, which has been a problem for us in the past. We also have good size." Coach Bussey on the NCTL: "Our league is always tough, but we will take one game at a time. I'm hoping that our new schedule (North Division foes first) will benefit us. It will be nice to save our top teams for mid-season. Hopefully, by that time we will have our confidence built up."
2011 Regional Cross Country Assignments October 28-29 Division 2 District #16 at Goodells County Park Cros-Lex, Algonac, Armada, Auburn Hills-Avondale, Bloomfield Hills Cranbrook-Kingswood, Imlay City, Lapeer East, Lapeer West, Marine City, Marysville, North Branch, Orchard Lake St. Mary, Pontiac-Notre Dame Prep, Richmond. St. Clair, Yale Division 3 District #27 at TBA Marlette, Sandusky, Bad Axe,
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Sandusky Redskins Here's the Redskins varsity football team for the 2011 season! Front row (l-r) Philip Schaufele, Jonah Duran, Patrick Brown, Landen Parr, Bobby Rich, and Mike Mezo; Second row - Coach Brad Bays, Logan O'Mara, Bryan Kohn, Dillon Frank, Bryce Peplinski, Gage Frank, and Mark Dreyer; Back row - Asst. Coach Tracy Mills, Justin Mills, Travis Schmitt, Jared Wagester, Brandon Tucker, Jordan Schultz, and Asst. Coach Doug Neumayer. Missing from the photo is Curtis Warchuck.
Sandusky Redskins Fall Sports Schedules Varsity Football August 25 Cass City September 1 *at Ubly; 9 *Mayville; 16 Memphis; 23 *at Marlette; 30 *at Brown City; October 7 *Harbor Beach; 14 USA; 21 at Bad Axe *GTC East game; All games at 7 p.m.
Chappus RB, leading rusher; Matt Orchard, two-time All-GTC East G; Corey Kursinsky, All-league, County TE/LB); Will Anderson DT; David Grosso (All-County, All-Thumb DT (moved); Richard Cahoon OT (out for season with injury) New prospects: Jonah Duran (Sr., HN/DB, 5'5", 145); Michael Mezo (Sr., (G/DT, 5'8", 165); Landen Parr (Sr., G/LB, 5'8", 155); Philip Schaufele (Sr., WR/LB, 5'7", 150); Mark Dreyer (Jr., TE/S, 6'1", 180); Gage Frank (Jr., FB/LB, 5'8", 175); Logan O'Mara (Jr.,C/DT, 5'10", 230); Bryce Peplinski (Jr., G/LB, 5'10", 205); Patrick Brown (So.,m T/LB, 5'7", 180); Bobby Rich (So., RB/LB, 5'7", 165); Jared Wagester (So., TE/LB, 6'1", 180) Coach Bays on this year's team:
"We should be able to throw the ball well, but our line must come together for us to run the ball effectively. We will run our traditional wing-T and mix in some passing formations. Defensively, we need to replace our linebackers and get new guys feeling comfortable in our 3-5-3 system." Coach Bays on the GTC East: "Marlette, Brown City and Ubly all have many talented seniors returning, and Harbor Beach is bringing up many athletes from a loaded JV team. Our conference will be strong as it has ever been. Our team is good enough to compete with all of these teams, but with our lack of size, we have to play our best game every week to have a chance at making the playoffs."
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Introducing the 2011 Sandusky Redskins varsity tennis team! Front row (l-r) David Ross, Trevor Wedge, Keisha Slater, Rachael Roff, Kristen Campbell, Melissa Sleda, Keri Molloy, Kaitlyn Woodward, and Becky Fox; Back row — Coach Matt Dickendesher, Coach Dorothy Ross, Coach Sue Hale, Tyler Wedge, Nick Zeiger, Cole Tippit, Emily Hale, Bruce Bracken, Jeremy Radloff, and Lillie Miller.
Top new prospects: Melissa Sleda (So.); Kaitlyn Woodward (So.); Cole Tippit (So.); Nick Zeiger (So.); Rachael Roff (Fr.); Kristen Campbell (Fr.); Alison Campbell (Fr.); Keri Molloy (Fr.), Marisa Eisinger (Fr.); Amanda Bartle (Fr.); Keisha Slater; Becky Fox Coaches comments on this year’s team: It’s a year of transition with the retirement of Coach John Guttowsky and the loss of over half of last year’s squad. Seniors Emily Hale, Lillie Miller and Jeremy Radloff will be counted on to provide leadership for their younger teammates and should solidify three of the singles slots. Sophomores Trevor wedge, Tyler Wedge and David Ross had success-
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Equestrian September 10-11 at Caro 8:30 a.m.; 17 at Bad Axe 8:30 a.m.
Equestrian Team
ful rookie seasons and should continue their growth. With numerous newcomers to the team, including three rookie coaches, a good amount of practice time will be spent on basic fundamentals and learning the rules and nuances of the game. The goals for this season are to be as competitive as possible, while growing the skill level of everyone.” Coaches on the GTC: “With Harbor Beach dropping tennis, we are one of only three schools in the GTC offering the sport. We will still have matches with Cass City and Bay City All Saints and are actively looking for other non-league opponents.”
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Boys Tennis August 19 at Cros-Lex 10 a.m.; 23 at Imlay City 3 p.m.; 29 All Saints 4 p.m.; 30 at Cass City 4 p.m. September 17 at Yale Doubles Tourn. 9 a.m.; 19 Cass City 4 p.m.; 26 at All Saints 4:30; 29 at Cass City 4 p.m. October 6 Regional at Essexville Garber 9 a.m.
Varsity Cross Country September 1 at Brown City Inv. 4 p.m.; 10 Hatchet Inv. at Bad axe 9 a.m.; 17 at Holly Inv. 9 a.m.; 24 at Ubly Inv. 9 a.m.; 28 at Marlette Inv. 4 p.m.
Varsity Tennis
Coaches: Dorothy Conklin-Ross, Sue Hale, Matt Dickendesher; 1st season 2010 season: GTC 1-5; Overall 110 Top returning players: Emily Hale (Co-Capt., Sr., No. 2 Singles); Lillie Miller (Co-Capt., Sr., Singles played Doubles last year); Jeremy Radloff (Sr., played in 2009, off last year, but returns as a likely No. 1 Singles); Trevor Wedge (So., Doubles); Tyler Wedge (So., Doubles); David Ross (So., could start in Singles, played Singles and Doubles a year ago) Key losses to graduation: Kory McGuire (No. 1 Singles); Jordan Coats (Singles); David Soule (No. 1 Doubles)
Varsity Boys Soccer August 20 at USA Tourn. 9 a.m.; 24 *Lakers 5 p.m.; 29 *at Caseville 5 p.m.; 31 *Bad Axe 5 p.m. September 7 *at Harbor Beach 7 p.m.; 13 *at Memphis 5 p.m.; 15 *Brown City 5 p.m.; 20 *at Cass City 5 p.m.; 22 *at USA 5 p.m.; 27 *Marlette 5 p.m.; 29 *Memphis 5 p.m. October 4 *at Brown City 4:30; 6 *Cass City 4:30; 13 *at Marlette 4:30
Varsity Girls Volleyball August 25 at North Branch Tourn. 6:30; 29 at Kingston, w/Dryden 5:30; 30 Caro 6 p.m. September 6 CPS 7:15; 13 *at Brown City 7:30; 15 *Ubly 7:15; 17 at Capac Inv. TBA; 20 *at Marlette 7:15; 22 *Harbor Beach 7:15; 27 *at Mayville 7:15; 29 *Brown City 7:15 October 4 *at Ubly 7:15; 6 Peck 7:15; 11 *Marlette 7:15; 15 County Tournament at Peck 8:30 a.m.; 18 *at Harbor Beach 7:15; 25 *Mayville 7:15; 29 at Laker Inv. 9 a.m. *GTC East match
Varsity Football Coach: Brad Bays, 9th season; 42-34 record at SHS 2010 season: GTC East 4-1 (2nd); Overall, 7-3 (lost pre-district game to Flint Beecher) Top returning players: Justin Mills (Sr., QB/S, 6'1", 195, excellent passer/safety; 1st Team All-GTC East, All County, All-Thumb QB; 2nd Team All-Thumb DB); Brandon Tucker (Sr., WR/S; 6'3", 190, playmaker; All-GTC East, All-County, AllThumb); Bryan Kohn (Sr., T/DT, 5'11", 210; will anchor both lines); Dillon Frank (Sr./G/LB, 5'10", 190; only returning LB; 1st Team All-GTC East LB, HM All-County LB); Curtis Warchuck (Sr., HB/DT; 5'6", 165; returning starter at HB); Jordan Schultz (Sr., T/DT, 6'2", 225) Key losses to graduation: Pat
October 1 at Wagener Park Inv. (Harbor Beach) 9 a.m.; 8 at Cass City Inv. 9 a.m.; 15 at Reese Inv. 9 a.m.; 18 GTC Meet at Lakers 4:30; 22 Thumb Area Meet at Caro TBA
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