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2021 Football Volleyball Preview
Chippewa Hills football stepping into a new era with new coach
August 2021
Seniors dominate Chippewa Hills attack
The Chippewa Hills football team will be under the leadership of a new coach this season. (Pioneer flle photo)
By Joe Judd
joe.judd@pioneergroup.com
REMUS — When the Chippewa Hills football team takes the field to begin a new season, it will do so under the leadership of new head coach Mark PeLong. As far as the outlook for his team goes this year, PeLong insisted on keeping it simple. “The expectations are to compete for four quarters,” PeLong said.
team, including: Logan Davis, Jace LaLone, Craig Wernette, Donivan Todd, Jaeson Aldrichm Nick Skinner, Brock PeLong, Brayden Hunt and Xander Fall. PeLong said that he thinks the offensive and defensive lines will be the two biggest strengths of his new squad. “With a new coaching staff, the biggest thing for us is to install our offensive/ defensive concepts and be prepared for week one,” PeLong said.
A season ago, the Warriors went 2-5 overall and turned in a 2-4 record in conference play.
As far as competition within the league is concerned, PeLong said he expects Reed City to be a formidable force to compete for another league title.
In postseason play, Chippewa Hills was ultimately eliminated by Muskegon Oakridge in the opening round.
In addition to Reed City, PeLong said he thinks Tri County will also be a tough side to face.
This season, the Warriors will return a handful of key players from last season’s
“Reed City is the league-favorite until proven otherwise,” PeLong said.
Macy Blanzy will be among the key Chippewa Hills volleyball players this season. (Pioneer flle photo)
By John Raffel
jraffel@pioneergroup.com
REMUS – It’s a Chippewa Hills volleyball team with plenty of seniors this season. This factor alone is why the Warriors have high hopes for a strong season. Macy Blanzy is among the eight key returning seniors. Hali Williams is coaching the team. Kassie Yuncker, Brinn McArthur, Addy Fate, Shelby Fall, Kendra Ray, Blanzy and Bailey Loomis are among the seniors.
Top hitters are expected to be Yuncker and Madison Wrisley, a junior. Ray is the setter and McArthur the libero. The other players will be doing a little bit of everything. Blanzy said the team had open gyms during the summer. The strength of the team will be communication, she added. “The seven seniors have played together since the seventh grade,” she said. “We’re going to have a good connection.” The Warriors hope to have a winning record and be conference and district contenders.
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