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Tuesday Sept. 7, 2021
After a year and a half of school schedules that ran the gamut from virtual to cohorts, students, like senior Avree Blackmer, are excited to get back into the classroom. See stories, page 3.
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Climate Change
Rising temperatures will threaten human life
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s outlined in the recent Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) report, human-created carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gas emissions have caused global temperatures to rise almost to a point beyond repair. Every year 43 billion tons of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases are pumped into our atmosphere from fossil fuel burning, transportation, manufacturing, animal agriculture, landfills, etc. These gases are trapped in the atmosphere causColumn ing temperatures to rise. by Mia Effects of rising temDickson, perature caused by emissions have already been staff writer felt around the globe in the forms of droughts, heat waves, wildfires, flooding, and melting ice caps, which will continue to worsen as our earth reaches its 1.5 degrees Celsius threshold (we have currently risen 1.1 degrees Celsius). While I have personally taken steps to reduce my carbon footprint, such as becoming vegetarian, shopping second-hand when possible, recycling, avoiding single-use plastics, turning off lights when not in use, my actions feel minuscule when considering what’s really needed to reverse the trajectory of climate change before the point of no return. My singular actions alone may not be enough, but it is crucial that we come together. The more people, communities, states, and countries that come together to take actions that support our earth. In order for substantial change to be made, greenhouse gas emissions must be drastically reduced. While individual actions to reduce one’s carbon footprint may be helpful, politicians must be responsible for holding industries, such as energy and agriculture, accountable to cut emissions and communities must Editors-in-Chief Emily Kuznar Samantha Sewick Staff Mia Dickson Mike Meekhof Grace Opsommer Ali Sewick Adviser Warren Kent III
start coming together for a common cause to protect our future generations If change isn’t made, it is estimated that within the next 30 years catastrophic conditions will occur. While it is predicted that Earth’s temperatures will rise about 1.5 degrees, that number must be maintained in order to prevent extreme climate disasters. Coastal cities have the potential to become underwater and extreme weather patterns can also contribute to making many parts of the earth uninhabitable. Each increase in temperature is an increase in the risk. This means that within decades a
completely different earth could exist. The lives of our future children, grandchildren are at risk permanently if change isn’t made. For energy industries, a switch to clean, renewable energy must be made. Coal and oil burning must stop as this is one of the largest contributors to emissions in our atmosphere. While much unknown lies ahead, it is important to continue to make environmentally conscious decisions to reduce one’s carbon footprint and protect the environment when you can to ensure our future remains safe.
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from the editors Excitement awaits as newspaper turns 60 Welcome back, guys. Our names are Samantha Sewick and Emily Kuznar – your co-editors-in-chief for the 60th edition of The Sailor’s Log. We are excited to get to share with everyone the highs and lows of our school year in print. We are ready to see each and every one of you back in the halls. This year might look different than last year, but as Sailors, we adapt and overcome any challenge that is thrown our way. As we enter our final year as writers for The Sailor’s Log, we cannot wait for you all to read our articles. Through these monthly editions of our paper, we hope to share our legacy with the community that has helped raise us. While it may be intimidating to have to follow our phenomenal previous editor-in-chief, we are both up for a challenge. We’ve Samantha Sewick, been set up for success and are thrilled to show off all of our hard editor-in-chief work. We hope to cover something for everyone as our stories range from entertainment and reviews to profiles and sports and everything in between. We could not possibly create such an amazing paper without the talented writers we have behind us. Each of us contain our Emily own set of strengths, and we hope Kuznar, that is showcased through our editor-in-chief writing. Our staff is made up of seven returning staff members and five newcomers that we cannot wait to train. The talent of this staff is out of this world, and we cannot wait to showcase it to all of you throughout this year. While there’s still a lot that remains unknown about this upcoming school year, you can be sure to rely on us to provide exclusive coverage of all the events and stories that happen along the way. Overall, we want to create the best paper we know how to and showoff all of the talented and wonderful students, staff, and community members that Mona Shores has to offer. Entering our final year as Sailors, our goal is to rep blue and white the best we know how to. Stay tuned for even more stories, recommendations, triumphs, and joyful moments brought to you by the staff of The Sailor’s Log.
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Moving Forward
New theme fills students, staff with hope By Samantha Sewick Staff Writer
After the previous two school years, students and staff are ready to put the past behind. Therefore, principal Jennifer Bustard, who creates a school theme every year, has come up with a theme to help. “Sailors Moving Forward,” Bustard said, “was created to help everyone focus on the future with care, courage, respect, strength and optimism. We are moving forward and you can’t look back; you have to look ahead, but you learn from what’s behind you, so our theme proves that.” Bustard, who said she takes her group mentality into everything she does, encourages students to embrace all the bumps of the last year. “We’ve all been on this journey together as a team, and we’ve learned so many lessons – whether they were hard lessons or great lessons,” Bustard said. “We’ve experienced so much from joy to sorrow and everything in between.” Through all of the ups and downs, Bustard has chosen to use those to her advantage and unite Sailor Nation. “As a whole, we need to support each other and grow together,” Bustard said. “With the help of all the students and the staff, we’re ready to succeed.” Not every sea is smooth, however. Bustard said she understands each student is different and is ready to lend a helping hand. “Some people are nervous, some people aren’t nervous, some people aren’t ready to come back,” said Bustard, who added she is working diligently to meet all of her student’s needs. “We’re going to meet everybody where they’re at.” Encouraging her students to be their best, Bustard said she is ready to start the year with all the love and support possible. “Once you put your best foot forward and have the courage, you’d be amazed at what you can accomplish,” Bustard said. “We can have that impact and there’s no better way to go about that than with hope and optimism.” While her positivity is radiant, Bustard shows how the hard times are equally as important. “There’s no denying what we’ve been through, but we are moving forward and leaving that in our wake,” Bustard said. “We’re better for pushing through that though.”
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NEW to YOU Schedule Change The start and end times will be shifted by 5 minutes. Now, students will start school at 7:45 and end school at 2:55 to allow bus drivers ample amounts of time to get students to their schools safely and timely so they can be ready to learn.
Masks Masks will be made optional for vaccinated individuals, but principal Jennifer Bustard said the school is mask ready if our guidelines change. “All along this journey, we’ve always relied on science,” Bustard said. “We work closely with our health department to make our choices on an individual community basis. Each community has different data points. For right now, as it stands today, it is that they’re recommended. Sailor Nation will be mask optional, but mask ready.”
After a year of absence from the back-to-school assemblies, students and staff, like social studies teacher Kyle Mireles, are eager and excited to show their school spirit. (File Photo) Sailor Nation is ready to rumble, with Bustard said she hopes she is helping to lead the way. “The outside world is messy right now and we can’t control that,” Bustard said. “But we can control Blue’s House. And that’s enough.”
Washing In, Washing Out Due to the success during COVID-19 and sickness season, students will continue to clean desks and areas before and after use. “Our cold and flu season, because we were so diligent about keeping things clean, was minimized,” Bustard said. “We will continue to push our cleanliness and respect for others.”
BACK t oBASICS “I’m excited to play a high school sport. I’ve been playing lacrosse for two years, and I’ve really bonded with my team. I’m excited to play at a higher level and improve.” – Emma Reelman, freshman
“I’m most excited for band to start this year. Since we really didn’t have a marching season last year, I am ready to get back on the field again.” – Dax Alm, sophomore
“I’m most excited to just see all my friends again this school year. Some of my friends were in Cohort A last year, and it was hard to not see them everyday, so that’s exciting.” – Victor Wu, junior
“I’m most excited for a year of normalcy. I can’t wait to go to football games, choir shows, and experience a year full of lasts with all of my friends by my side.” – Rebecca Powell, senior
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THIS SUMMER
We interviewed Shores students to find out who had done something unique and fun while on
TERRIFIC TRIATHLETE
summer break. From camps to concerts, here
“I competed in a superwoman triathlon on August 14. I did a sprint triathlon which is a half mile of swimming, 12.2 miles of biking, and then 3.1 miles of running. I ended up winning this triathlon with a time of 1:12:45. One of the things that I like to tell myself whenever I race is no pain, no gain. If I am not out of breath while I’m racing, then I’m not working hard enough. There is always a little more that I can give. It obviously felt exciting to win, but just the fact that we were able to race in person again was exciting enough. Last season, all of the triathlons ended up virtual because of COVID and being able to actually race people again was really exciting. What motivates me to do this is honestly how I feel after I’m done racing. I feel happy and stress free. Racing and working out often help me relax and forget about things that are bothering me.” – Robyn Hunt, junior
HARDCORE HARMONY
“Over the summer, my band Menthols performed a couple of shows. They were pretty small events, but we still had a great time. We did one show in Muskegon and one in Spring Lake. The Spring Lake show definitely had a better turnout than the Muskegon one, probably because it was outdoors. The show was delayed due to rain, but thankfully, it all worked out. The concert was exactly how you’d expect: lots of laughter and a lot of volume. We could hold more people outside, so the energy from the crowd definitely played a role in the performance. We play a good mix of emo and hardcore music, so things can get pretty loud. It was great to see all of our friends come out and continue to support us. Ever since then, we’ve been practicing and writing new music for our next show on October 15 at the Skelletones in Grand Rapids.” – Jake Klemp, junior
are some of their stories.
Information compiled and page designed by Emily Kuznar, editor-in-chief
BUILDING BONDS
“The varsity soccer team and I went to Camp Leelanau in August for four days. The camp is up near Sleeping Bear Dunes. We mainly went for team bonding purposes as well as to continue training for the upcoming season. We would practice three times a day doing a mix of strength training, team practice, and scrimmages at each practice. We also had quite a bit of free time as well, which we spent playing other sports and games, going to the beach, or napping. I had a great time being around and bonding with my teammates who I’ve known for years now. I loved being able to make memories and have fun, especially going into my senior season.” - Ibrahima Ndiaye, senior
CAMPING CONNECTIONS
“This past summer was my 10th year on the shore of Big Blue Lake going to Camp Pendalouan. I had the opportunity this year to be a CIT (Counselor In Training). This year, there were only six, including me, which is smaller than past years. The first week we took on more of a learning role where we did a lot of team-building activities and learned the basics of counseling in our group. The second week we were each assigned with a younger cabin along with two co-counselors who had been there all summer. There was definitely a difference going from camper to training to be a counselor. Things I noticed the most were that a lot of things we do are for the kids and making the campers experience the camp magic. Plus, counselors are allowed to drink coffee. My favorite thing about being a counselor was getting to experience things from the other side and to see all the behind the scenes things that happen to make camp a memorable experience for the campers. At the end of the week there is a closing campfire to close out the week before the campers leave on Friday. Unlike everything else at camp, it is much more serious because for some campers and counselors, it is their last night at camp forever. Every year at the closing campfire, you receive a bead that commemorates how many years you have been at camp in front of everyone. This year I had the opportunity to tie my sister’s beads, and it was a special moment for me.” – Avree Blackmer, senior
FAMILY FUN
“Over the summer, my family and I took a trip to Washington DC and Maryland. We went because my brother had a college visit at the University of Maryland. While that was our main reason for going, we also visited many other places. We toured the DC area, visited the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, and went to Baltimore. We did lots of shopping in downtown Baltimore which was my favorite part.” – Brooke Meekhof, Freshman
MUSICAL MAYHEM
“This summer, I interned for a summer camp called Footlights Fun Camp where we help kids put on a musical in one week. I did the camp myself when I was in fifth grade. The program is run through Muskegon Civic Theater, and I’ve taken many classes from them, so that’s kind of how I got involved with this in the first place. Throughout the week, we teach the kids songs, dances, and scenes that they have to perform for the show. This summer’s show was ‘Aladdin.’ Teaching the camp made me learn a lot of things about kids and the different ways that they learn which was really interesting to me. I loved hanging out with the kids, but it was also fun to be around the other instructors that were my own age. While the process of getting kids to learn a whole musical in a week certainly isn’t easy, it’s so rewarding to see the final show.” – Cambell Robinson, sophomore
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ALUMNUS Former student marvels fans with Loki episode By Alison Sewick Staff Writer For most people, watching a scene unfold on a TV in front of them is a time to relax and enjoy the solitude or laugh along with friends to a hilariously funny scene playing before their eyes. However, Tom Kauffman, a Shores alumnus of 2001 who recently had the opportunity to work on the 2021 release of Loki now streaming on Disney+, has quite a different experience than many people. Kauffman wrote the fifth episode titled “Journey into Mystery,” in the series that many have fallen instantly in love with. “Episode 5 has an incredibly special place in my heart,” said Kauffman regarding the script he wrote and helped produce. “I started off going pretty crazy with the script because I was so excited to be a part of such a big fandom. The Marvel executives told me to ‘go nuts’ and let’s just say I think I went a little overboard that first go around. I think I had over seventeen different Loki variants with speaking lines, as well as a massive battle scene which was a ridiculous and possibly unshootable script.” Like most people, Kauffman experiences not only the stress and burden of a typical job, but the deadlines that go hand in hand with that. However, like most people, he said the reward tends to be
Tom Kauffman, a 2001 Alumnus of Shores, won an Emmy in 2018 for the Outstanding Animated Program category for a Rick and Morty episode titled “Pickle Rick.” (Courtesy Photo) much more exhilarating to witness. “I’ve never experienced something as surreal as watching a script come to life,” said Kauffman who not only wrote an
episode for Loki, but also wrote Emmy-winning scripts for animated sitcom Rick and Morty back in 2013. “Watching a script come to life is one of the best feelings to experience in this industry. It feels incredible to be recognized and see everything unfold in front of you. I know that it sounds cliche, but the feeling is pretty magical in my opinion.” However, Kauffman doesn’t take credit for all his undeniable success. David Droski, the broadcast speech teacher at Shores, played a major role in getting him where he is now, Kauffman said. “Mr. Droski, my peers, and the process of making Shoreline Broadcast News brought me out of my shell at an important, awkward, and formative time in my life,” Kauffman said. “He suffered through a lot of my dumb ideas when he could have easily shut them down, which he never seemed to do. I always appreciated that about him. Playing around with the morning announcements added a lightness to what had often felt like a serious high school experience.” That being said, Kauffman said he appreciates not only the opportunities Shores was able to give him, but also the experiences that came with them, not matter how positive or negative those seemed to be. “Mona Shores gave me the wonderful opportunity to grow and become a version of myself that I am today,” Kauffman said. “My love of comedy grew throughout high school, which led me into a career that I genuinely wouldn’t trade for the world.”
JOURNEY 2001-2004: Graduated from Shores and enrolled at Central Michigan University
2006: Gained Bachelor’s degree with a major in Broadcast and Cinematic Arts
2005: Intern at WCIU-TV Chicago
2008-2009: Moved to L.A; Production assistant at Pilgrims Films and Television
2008: Gained Master’s degree in General Electronic Media Studies
2013-2017: Writer and Producer for Rick and Morty seasons 1-3
2009-2012: Web Content Producer for Sony Pictures & Community on NBC
2019-2020: Writer and Supervising Producer for newly released Loki
2018: Nominated and won Outstanding Animated Program Emmy for Rick and Morty
2021: Top-secret work currently in progress
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Five new staff members ready to take on Shores: Alexis Sims, social studies; Emily Check, science; Mike Phillips, physical education; Beth Sutton, paraprofessional; and Elizabeth Karel, test center
Sims preparing to make history
Check ready to make Shores home
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Fresh to the teaching world, Alexis Sims said she can’t wait to jump into her new job teaching both American and World History at Shores. “I’m really excited to get to know the students and faculty here; everyone so far has been really welcoming,” said Sims, who is originally from Cadillac. “I really like the environment here. I’ve always loved the west side of Michigan.” Through her student teaching at Bay City Central High School, Sims said she learned a lot of important lessons, including how to balance friendship and respect with her students. “During my student teaching in the spring, I found a good balance where students wanted to be my friend while also being comfortable to come and talk to me about anything they needed,” said Sims, who replaced Steve Morell. “I hope that these boundaries can carry over here as well.” As the school year approaches and Sims works on transforming her new classroom, Sims said she is focusing on her goals for the year.
There’s no place like home. For Emily Check, that mantra extends to her occupation. She said she hopes her new job teaching chemistry will keep her closer to home and more involved in the Shores community. “We live in Norton Shores, my husband (David) teaches at the middle school, and my kids go to Campbell,” Check said. “I really wanted to be closer to home and a bigger part of the community.” The relationship between a teacher and her students can go a long way. Check said she hopes that she can find a productive balance through these relationships. “I hope that students will see me as a teacher that will challenge them in my classroom, but who also cares about them and is someone that they can trust,” Check said. Check is not only excited about what’s going on in the classroom, but said that she is also excited about the many activities that Shores provides. “I want to make sure that I attend different activities and events throughout the year that students are involved in,” said Check,
After completing her student-teaching at Bay City Central, Alexis Sims begins her teaching career at Shores in the social studies department. (Grace Opsommer) “I hope to get to know my students on a more individual basis and make sure they feel more comfortable in the classroom while also teaching them something,” Sims said.
Girls’ b-ball coach creates class for female athletes Testing center to be led Varsity girls’ basket- to explore the benefits of by Shores’ alumnae ball coach Mike Phillips tools like Volt Athletics, is clearly no stranger to Shores athletics. That is why he is developing a course at the high school that will concentrate on female athletes. “I will be working with athletic trainer Dan Schroeder, who is also a certified strength and conditioning coach, in developing the curriculum for the class,” Phillips said. “Schroeder is super knowledgeable when it comes to the ins and outs of the weight room and how it relates to muscle growth and development.” Phillips said he hopes
a personalized training program, to help student athletes stay engaged and track their training progress. “The class could be described as a year-round physical development regimen focusing on athletic performance, injury prevention, and nutritional education,” Phillips said. “Our hope is to give our female athletes the tools to improve strength, speed, agility, and flexibility in addition to what is needed to execute at peak athletic performance.” – Grace Opsommer, staff writer
A testing center may come with its own problems, but not too many to tackle. Elizabeth Karel, a Shores alumna, said she is excited to take on all of the challenges that can come with running the testing center at the high school. “I wanted to be a part of the amazing Shores community again,” said Karel, who graduated in 2014. “My hope is to connect to the students and help them succeed. I am nervous- but excited- to get
to know the high school community. My main goals are to encourage and motivate students, continue to learn new things, and overall model the love of learning.” Karel’s Sailor pride caused her happy return to doing what she loves most: helping students. “I am excited to be there for the students,” Karel said. “I am mostly going to be with students while they take assessments, so I am happy to be there to encourage them.” – Grace Opsommer, staff writer
Since Norton Shores is where her home is, Emily Check, a new science teacher, said she is excited to teach at Shores. (Grace Opsommer) who wants to establish an even deeper connection with her students. “I’m excited to get to know my students, and hopefully, get them excited about chemistry,” Check said.
Parapro continues to help visually impaired student
Beth Sutton’s role in the Shores community grew tremendously beginning in 2012 when she first started working at Churchill Elementary as a paraprofessional supporting a visually impaired student. Since the student is now entering high school, Sutton said that she will be moving with her. A visual impairment won’t stop this student from being involved in class – thanks to Sutton whose job is to make even the simplest of tasks more approachable for her student. “As the student reads and writes in Braille, my job is to make sure all classroom
materials are accessible to her through either producing a paper Braille copy or digital copy that she can read on an electronic Braille device,” Sutton said. The many adjustments that come with starting high school can be daunting for any student. Sutton, however, is fully prepared to guide her student through these potential struggles. “It is challenging, but that is what makes it fun,” Sutton said. “My goal is to help my student transition to the high school and be as independent as possible.” – Grace Opsommer, staff writer
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Making his own Mark
Senior quarterback ready to write his own story by Mike Meekhof Staff Writer Despite the task of replacing Mr. Football Brady Rose, who led Shores to backto-back state titles, senior quarterback Mark Konecny has been working hard this offseason to fill his giant shoes. “I’ve been in the weight room every single week throughout the entire offseason,” Konecny said. “I’ve been going to Grand Rapids and the East Side of the state to throw with the quarterback coaches that I’ve been working with the past couple years.” Konecny, who lead Shores to a 56-14 season-opening win at Lowell, will bring a different skill set to the Sailors offense. While Rose was known more for his ability to run, so Shores did not pass the ball as much as they had in years past, the Sailors will be able to do a lot more in the passing game, as Konecny has a lot of arm talent. “(Brady) is one of the best players in Shores history, but we’re different players, and I have a different skill set than he does,” said Konecny, who scored three rushing touchdowns and passed for 216 yards (8for-11) and one TD through the air vs. the Red Arrows. “Obviously, there’s pressure with what he’s done, but I want to write my own story.” Shores coach Matt Koziak said he is excited to see what his new QB can accomplish this season after going 9-for-13 for 191 yards and three touchdowns in limited
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Senior Mark Konecny, who scored three rushing touchdowns and passed for 216 yards (8-for-11) and one TD through the air in Shores’ season-opening victory over Lowell, said he is ready to write his own story after replacing Mr. Football Brady Rose. (Eric Sturr) action last year. “I’m really excited for him this year,” Koziak said. “There’s things Mark can do
better than Brady, so it’s going to be exciting to see. We lost a really good one, but we’re also gaining a really good one, so I’m
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excited.” On the flipside, Shores is looking for this new leadership to run them straight to a third consecutive state title. “The team that makes the least mistakes the farther you go in the season has a better chance (to win a state championship),” Koziak said. “We have to stay healthy, which is easier said than done, and a thing that people don’t account for is you’ve got to have a lot of luck. “In those playoff runs that we’ve had to get to Ford Field, there were some critical moments where the ball kind of bounced our way, and you’ve got to have those moments, and you’ve got to work for that, and hopefully when those moments come where it comes down to a dropped pass or a touchdown, we’re on the positive end of that luck.” Senior running back Elijah Johnson also gave his take on what it will take to go for a three-peat. “We just need to take it day by day and keep trying to progress throughout the summer, and then try to win game by game,” Johnson said. Shores travels to Detroit Martin Luther King Friday, whom Shores beat for the 2019 state championship. Johnson, though, said he is confident the Sailors will win. “I’m sure it will be a tough game, but I think our guys have it,” Johnson said. “We have a pretty tight group of seniors here, and I think we’ll be able to stick it out.”
Girls’ Swimming
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Coach’s Quote: “We’re young in racing experience but balanced in terms of athletes overall.”
Coach’s Quote: “We are hungry, healthy, and are going to be very competitive.”
Coach’s Quote “Our main goal is to be the best version of ourselves. Take ownership and show up to practice ready to go and put in the work.”
Players to Watch Junior Caleb Branch, sophomore Aidan Kreps
Players to Watch Juniors Robyn Hunt, Cecilia Conrad
Coach’s Quote “Our goals are to improve every match. This team has wonderful chemistry, but we are lacking in height. We hope to make up for height in our defense, serving and smart decisions.”
Coach’s Quote “(We) 27 amazing strong studentathletes. We are working hard to make everyone on the team to be successful both in the pool and out of the pool.”
Players to Watch Seniors Grace Norris, Holli Brus, Anabeth Hylland; junior Ava Dunn
Players to Watch Seniors Caroline Carlson, Katie Cree; junior Robyn Hunt
Coach’s Quote Coach’s Quote “I’m excited to see “I’m excited to see what the team can where the season do this season. All takes us. We have of the girls have a lot of experience personal goals and team chemistry. that they’d like to We are going to work achieve, so I’m together to put the best hoping to help team on the court we them achieve those can.” milestones.” Players to Watch Players to Watch Sophomore Drew Seniors Lily Miller, Hackney (No. 1 Dezmin Merwin, singles), senior Kayden Elise Houle Hellmann (No. 2)
Players to Watch Seniors Jordan DeKuiper, Gavin Cheatum, Tyler Leenhouts, Alex Eckerman, Tyler Ross