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Big Rapids
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Mylik Mitchell
Month: September 2022
Sport: Football-Junior Quarterback School: Ferris State University
Mylik was 19-of-29 for 339 yards and a touchdown and also rushed for a net 34 yards and had a rushing touchdown in Thursday’s 36-20 win by the defending national champions over Central Washington.
Caleb Murphy
Month: September 2022
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Sport: FootballSenior Defensive End School: Ferris State University
Murphy paced the Bulldogs with 10.5 tackles and six tackles for loss to go with five sacks in a 27-5 triumph over Lenoir-Rhyne (N.C).
Hanna Brock
Month: September 2022
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Sport: Cross Country - Sophomore School: Ferris State University
Brock, a former Big Rapids runner, led the Bulldogs with a time of 19:15.58 in the women’s 5,000 meters for third place overall in Saturday’s Ray Helsing Invitational
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Nathan Alford
Month: September 2022
Sport: Sophomore Cross Country School: Ferris State University
He led the Bulldog men’s squad in a time of 26:49.51 on the 8K men’s course, in the 2022 Michigan State Spartan Invitational in East Lansing, which was good for 106th place overall.
Kaylee Maat
Month: September 2022
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Sport: Volleyball School: Ferris State University
Setter Maat registered 31 assists and a team-high 13 digs with four aces for the Bulldogs in a win over Northern Michigan, and 33 assists and 10 digs in a win over Lake Superior
Isabella
Month: September 2022
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Sport: Volleyball School: Ferris State University Senior
Senior forward, she scored both goals in a 2-0 win over Wisconsin-Parkside.
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Evan
Month: September 2022
Sport: Football School: Ferris State University Senior
Senior Quarterback He was 13-of-19 in passing for 207 yards, 2 touchdowns, and ran for 23 yards, 1 Touchdown, in 69-3 win over Waldorf.
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Zamborini
Cummins
Caleb Murphy had one of the greatest pass rushing seasons in college football history for Ferris State University in 2022. He helped Ferris State come up with a win over Michigan Tech. Photography by Brendan Sanders
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Whitney Farrell
Month: October 2022
Sport: Cross Country
School: Ferris State University
She led Ferris and placed 15th overall in 22:48.89 at the Wayne State Warrior Challenge.
Darya Mosallaei
Month: October 2022
Sport: Soccer
School: Ferris State University
She notched a shutout over Wisconsin-Parkside in 90 minutes of action.
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Noah Giesbrecht
Month: October 2022
Sport: Hockey
School: Ferris State University
He put together a strong 29-save performance against Canisius in a 4-1 Ferris win.
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Sophie Daavettila
Month: October 2022
Sport: Tennis School: Ferris State University
She led her team to a win over NCAA Division 1 opponent Bucknell.
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Jovan Bayless
Month: October 2022
Sport: Football School: Ferris State University
He had six tackles, including 1.5 tackles for loss, to lead FSU over Michigan Tech on Saturday
Carson Gulker
Month: October 2022
Sport: Football
School: Ferris State University
He ran for a team-high 122 yards and two scores in a 38-7 win over Findlay.
Brandon Childress
Month: October 2022
Sport: Football School: Ferris State University
He caught three passes for a team-high 92 yards and added a key two-point conversion in a 33-28 win over Saginaw Valley.
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Carson Gulker and Ferris State would come up big in the second half against Michigan Tech, winning 28-20.
Photography by Brendan Sanders
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Leah
Month: November 2022
Sport: Volleyball School: Ferris State University
She had 23 digs in a GLIAC win over Purdue Northwest.
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Hanna Brock
Month: November 2022
Sport: Cross Country School: Ferris State University
Brock, a Big Rapids native, claimed All-GLIAC second team accolades by placing 22nd overall in a time of 22:36.84 at the league meet
Justin
Month: November 2022
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Sport: Football School: Ferris State University
He returned an interception for 43 yards and a key touchdown vs. Davenport.
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Nick
Month: November 2022
Sport: Football School: Ferris State University
He had five solo tackles and a fumble recovery touchdown return against Wayne State.
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Claire
Month: November 2022
Sport: Volleybal School: Ferris State University
She had game-winning ace, 13 kills and 25 digs in GLIAC tourney title win over Grand Valley
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Vincent
Month: November 2022
Sport: Football School: Ferris State University
He returned an interception 67 yards for a key touchdown vs. Davenport in the national playoffs.
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Month: November 2022
Sport: Soccer School: Ferris State University
She scored the eventual game-winning goal for Ferris in a national quarter final win over Bemidji State.
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Nowicki
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Payton Price
Ferris State University softball infielder Josie Prince attempts a defensive play at second base during a home contest against Wisconsin-Parkside at the FSU Softball Field. Photography by Sandy Gholston
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Brinley Bell
Month: December 2022
Sport: Soccer School: Ferris State University
She scored her second goal of the year and the only Ferris goal in the 2-1 national semifinal loss to West Chester.
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Month: December 2022
Sport: Football School: Ferris State University
He had nine solo tackles and six quarterback sacks in Ferris’ 17-14 second-round playoff win and set a season national record of 24.5 sacks.
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Month: December 2022
Sport: Basketball School: Ferris State University
She had 18 points and six rebounds in a 70-64 win over Northern Michigan.
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Month: December 2022
Sport: Basketball School: Ferris State University
She had 15 points, nine rebounds, four assists, three steals and three blocks in a 104-45 win over Grace Christian.
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Month: December 2022
Sport: Football School: Ferris State University
He kicked three extra points and the winning field goal in Saturday’s 24-21 national quarter final win over Grand Valley.
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Month: December 2022
Sport: Football School: Ferris State University
He had a critical 31-yard touchdown interception return in national title game
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Month: December 2022
Sport: Basketball School: Ferris State University
She scored 13 points for Bulldogs in loss at Michigan Tech
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Caleb Murphy
Elle Irwin
Eddie Jewett
Kenzie Bowers
Sidney McCloud
Mia Riley
Ferris State University men’s basketball player Dolapo Olayinka goes up for a basket during the NCAA Division II Tournament in Indianapolis, Indiana, against Missouri-St. Louis. Photography by Kevin McDermott
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Ferris State University volleyball player Kaylee Maat sets the ball during a Fall 2022 home match in Jim Wink Arena. Photography by Sandy Gholston
Ferris State University volleyball player Leah Bylut passes the ball during a Fall 2022 home match in Jim Wink Arena. Photography by Sandy Gholston
DeShonna Day had 17 points in the Bulldogs’ 84-77 win over Purdue Northwest
Photography by Brendan Sanders
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DeShonna
Month: January 2023
Sport: Basketball School: Ferris State University
She scored 19 points in leading Ferris to a 73-61 win over Ursuline.
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Month: January 2023
Sport: Hockey School: Ferris State University
He scored two goals in a 3-3 tie/shootout victory over Michigan Tech
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Month: January 2023
Sport: Basketball School: Ferris State University
She had 20 points, 10 assists and eight rebounds in a win over Walsh
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Month: January 2023
Sport: Hockey School: Ferris State University
He had two assists in Ferris 4-2 Great Lakes Invitational semifinal win over Michigan State.
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Month: January 2023
Sport: Hockey School: Ferris State University
He had three points in the St. Thomas series and was named CCHA defenseman of the week, Ferris State Athletes of the Week
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Mallory McCartney
Brenden MacLaren
Jason Brancheau
Day
Blake Evennou
Mallory McCartney had 18 points in the Bulldogs win over Purdue Northwest. Photography by Brendan Sanders
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Month: January 2023
Sport: Basketball School: Ferris State University
She scored 18 points and had 11 rebounds in FSU’s 81-57 win over Lake Superior.
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Month: January 2023
Sport: Indoor Track School: Ferris State University
She placed second in the 800 meters (2:20.35) at the Bob Eubanks Open at Grand Valley.
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Month: January 2023
Sport: Basketball School: Ferris State University
He had 23 points and nine rebounds against Purdue Northwest and 28 points against Wisconsin-Parkside.
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Month: January 2023
Sport: Basketball School: Ferris State University
He had a combined 25 points against Grace Christian and Lake Superior
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Chloe Idoni
Ethan Erickson
Solomon Oraegbu
Danae Feldpausch
Chloe Idoni led Ferris State in scoring with 23 points in the win over Purdue Northwest.
Photography by Brendan Sanders
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Ferris State University volleyball player Emma Bleecher gets in a big swing during a Fall 2022 home match in Jim Wink Arena. Photography by Sandy Gholston
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Ferris State University volleyball setter Kaylee Maat (12) sets the ball for middle hitter Syann Fairfield (14) during a Fall 2022 home match in Jim Wink Arena.
Photography by Sandy Gholston
Ferris State University women’s soccer defender Sarah Katinas (12) handles the ball against pressure defense during a Fall 2022 home match at the FSU Soccer Field. Photography by Sandy Gholston
Ferris State University men’s basketball player Ben Davidson dives for a loose ball during the NCAA Division II Tournament in Indianapolis, Indiana, against Missouri-St. Louis.
Photography by Kevin McDermott
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Bradley Marek
Month: February 2023
Sport: Hockey School: Ferris State University
Big Rapids native who scored key goal in 2-1 win over Bowling Green.
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Kennedy Dumas
Month: February 2023
Sport: Tennis School: Ferris State University
She notched a key singles win in FSU’s victory over Northwood.
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Jimmy Scholler scored six assists in a dominant win over Grand Valley.
Solomon Oraebgu
Month: February 2023
Sport: Basketball School: Ferris State University
He scored 38 points in a GLIAC win at Lake Superior on Saturday
Chloe Idoni
Month: February 2023
Sport: Basketball School: Ferris State University
She scored 25 points in a GLIAC win at Lake Superior on Saturday
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Photography by Brendan Sanders
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Month: February 2023
Sport: Hockey School: Ferris State University
He scored the winning goal in Ferris 3-2 win over Bemidji State
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Month: February 2023
Sport: Indoor Track School: Ferris State University
She took eighth place in the invite section of the high jump (4-11.50) at the Grand Valley State Big Meet.
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Month: February 2023
Sport: Basketball School: Ferris State University
He scored 15 points in Saturday’s 106-93 overtime win over Northern Michigan.
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Month: February 2023
Sport: Basketball School: Ferris State University
She scored 34 points against Michigan Tech and 30 points against Northern Michigan.
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Ethan Erickson
Chloe Idoni
Mitch Deelstra
Claudia Whilkinson
Ben Davison scored 11 points in the Ferris State win over Purdue Northwest.
Photography by Brendan Sanders
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Caleb Bond
Month: March 2023
Sport: Golf
School: Ferris State University
He shared 16th place overall at 147 for the 36 holes in the Saginaw Valley State Spring Invitational in Kentucky
Aryn Gallacher
Month: March 2023
Sport: Softball School: Ferris State University
In 10-1 win over Walsh, she pitched all five innings, giving up only a single earned run on three hits with four strikeouts.
Jason Brancheau
Month: March 2023
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Sport: Hockey
School: Ferris State University
He scored the winning goal in overtime for the playoff series win against Bowling Green
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Month: March 2023
Sport: Indoor Track School: Ferris State University
She was runner-up in the GLIAC indoor high jump championships in 5 feet, 3.75 inches
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Sophie
Month: March 2023
Sport: Tennis
School: Ferris State University
No. 1 singles. She had an impressive comeback to win in three sets against Wayne State 2-6, 6-3, 6-2.
Alayna
Month: March 2023
Sport: Golf
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School: Ferris State University
She shared 12th place overall at 156 for the two days of action in the Saginaw Valley State Spring Invitational in Kentucky.
Kenzie
Month: March 2023
Sport: Basketball
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School: Ferris State University
She had 13 points and 11 rebounds in a playoff loss to Michigan Tech
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Donis
Month: March 2023
Sport: Indoor Track School: Ferris State University
He won the 3,000 meters at the GLIAC indoor championship meet in 8:21.11.
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Harris
Claudia Wilkinson
Bowers
Eldred
Daavettila
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Month: April 2023
Sport: Golf School: Ferris State University
She was a one-stroke winner for the Bulldogs on Sunday and helped lead FSU to the league title.
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Month: April 2023
Sport: Softball School: Ferris State University
She delivered the walk-off fly ball in an extra inning win over Purdue Northwest on Friday and had two hits in a Saturday game.
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Month: April 2023
Sport: Track and Field School: Ferris State University
He won the 1,500 meters (3:58.29) at the Hilltopper Relays hosted by Western Kentucky University
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Month: April 2023
Sport: Track & Field School: Ferris State University
He was sixth in the hammer throw (46.89m) at the Al Owens Classic in Grand Valley.
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Month: April 2023
Sport: Track School: Ferris State University
He was fifth in the 3,000-meter steeplechase (9:39.80) at Oakland University.
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Month: April 2023
Sport: Softball School: Ferris State University
She pitched all seven innings vs. Davenport, giving up only a single earned run on three hits She struck out four
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Month: April 2023
Sport: Tennis School: Ferris State University
No. 1 singles He won his match in straight sets vs. Michigan Tech for the regular season GLIAC champs.
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Donis Harris
Josie Prince
Brandon Wirth
Aryn Gallacher
Eric Kovacs
Lizzie Anderson
Kyle Drouillard
Ferris State University softball player Josie Prince (6) takes a swing during a Spring 2023 home contest against Purdue Northwest at the FSU Softball Field.
Photography by Sandy Gholston
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Ferris State University football player Brady Rose runs with the ball during the 2022 NCAA Division II National Championship Game at McKinney ISD Stadium in McKinney, Texas.
Photography by Kevin McDermott
Ferris State University softball player Aryn Gallacher (25) pitches during a Spring 2023 home contest at the FSU Softball Field.
Photography by Sandy Gholston
Ferris State University softball catcher Natalie Teague throws a ball to second base during a Spring 2023 home contest at the FSU Softball Field.
Photography by Sandy Gholston
Hanna Brock
a Big Rapids native, was nominated for FSU Athlete of the week in September for her 3rd place finish in the Ray Helsing Invitational. She was also nominated again in November for claiming All-GLIAC Second Team by placing 22nd overall in the league meet.
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