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Sports Sports Corner Troy Frank Sports Editor
Girls’ Soccer V: The girls’ squad has had a winning record
Track
Tony Dombrowski Sports Editor
throughout the season, and heads into the final Record: 10-6-1 few games with a record of ten wins, six losses, and one tie. In recent game, the lady Panthers were defeated at home against South Lake by a score of 1-0. The girls’ have played tough all season, and look to finish the season positive with a few more wins to add to an already impressive record. “As the season comes to an end soon, I could not ask for a better group of girls to play with. The seniors will definitely be missed and we will be strong for next year,” junior Rachel Orler said.
Tony Dombrowski Junior Maddie Kay kicks the ball down field during the Panthers’ game against South Lake on May 19.
V: The track squad continues to jump and Boys Record: 0-4 hurdle throughout the season as the team gears up for the county meet at the end of the season. In a recent meet, the Panthers faced off in the regional meet, in which Javion Boyd took second in shot put with a 43-07.5, sending him to states. Junior Rickey Shackelford personally finished third overall in the 400m time with 52.2, missing second place and states by just 0.3 seconds. With just about one week left in the regular season, the team looks to finish strong. “We have been working hard with the young talent we have in hopes of having a bright future,” Shackelford said.
Girls’ Softball
JV: JV Record: 5-10 Softball for the junior varsity has not been all too favorable Varsity Record: thus far. They 4-13 head into their final weeks of the season with a .333 winning percentage. They lost one of their most recent games at home against a tough Port Huron group. With only a few games left to play this year, the Panthers look to play spoiler to another team, hopeful of a playoff berth. V: The varsity softball team is currently sitting on a .235 winning percentage and are out of playoff contention. Most of this season has been a Troy Frank forgettable one, but the games they won, however, Junior Bailey Noble looks to have been very memorable. One of the biggest field a groundball during a game surprises of the season was defeating an undefeated earlier this season. Port Huron team halfway through the season, giving them their first loss of the season. The girls’ also recently defeated Lamphere on the road on May 19 by a final score of 3-2. Even though the record might not say too much, the girls played tough this year, and look to finish big. “The team did really well, I am extremely proud of the team; especially for winning our game against Port Huron because they were undefeated before us, and I am just beyond proud of everyone for not giving up and always working their hardest,” junior Haley Kavalar said.
Boys’ Baseball JV: For first head coach Mark Baldes, the JV squad has had a decent season to say the least. The team’s current record going into the final games of the season is nine wins and five losses. They will look to end on a high note and will likely have a winning record when it is all said and done. V: The varsity Panthers came into this season with a huge goal; to win a third straight MAC Silver Division Championship. That is something that has not been done in a long time. With a lock-down rotation that includes senior Evan Gates’ masterful win on Monday and John Reardon’s no-hitter a few weeks ago, along with their scorching-hot, high-powered lineup, they were in terrific position to see their goal through fruition. They clinched the championship on May 16, with their win against Clawson at home. This milestone will shuffle them right into the playoffs. They beat Clawson gain three days later, and is now sitting on a tremendous .875 winning percentage. “The whole team has completely come together. We are just a team of good friends who are always picking each other up and pushing one another to do better. Our pitching is really excelling this year,” junior Dylan Rochon said.
JV Record: 9-5
Varsity Record: 15-2 (12-0 Division)
Tony Dombrowski The JV Panthers head into the final week of the season with a 9-5 record.
Staff goodbyes Thank you to Mrs. Drouin and the newspaper staff for making my Junior year better. -Jalissa Long-Jolley Shoutout to all the seniors graduating this year, especially Troy, Brendan, John, Stephen, and Josh. Live it up. -Tony Dombrowski Goodbye you guys! I love you and will miss having newspaper with you all. Lucinda, Tyra, Josh, Troy, and Jenna, thanks for a great year. You will be missed. - Sarah Allen It was nice knowing you all. I will miss all of the underclassmen that i’ve known. little kid, sarah allen, karl, and many more. - Lucinda Vang
Goodbye class of 2016, I’m going to miss you guys. I thank some of you for making such a big impact on my life. Good luck in the future! - Jasmine Zarves Tony, I have faith in you to do great things next year. Make me proud, young grasshopper. Mrs. Drouin, thanks for everything, you’re cool.
I just want to thank all the seniors for teaching me everything I know and helping me through my first year of newspaper. -Rachel Shacklett I would like to say thank you and goodbye to all my friends and teachers. Also, good luck to everyone in the future. It’s weird to see all the seniors leave after four years. It’s an exciting new chapter for the graduating seniors. -Amber Weller
Saying goodbye to my senior friends I’ve made this year, I’m going to miss you all. -Tatyanna Lewis
Tony, I have faith in you to do great things next year. Make me proud you grasshopper. Mrs. Drouin, thanks for everything, you’re cool. –Stephen Moore
It’s odd to see the people I saw when I came into newspaper leaving. It’s been a good two years though, goodbye. -Alana Carl
Follow me on twitter for cupcakes over the summer! @KChristina_ _ -Kiara Fluker My senior year was a continuous rollercoaster of highs and lows and there are many of you who helped the lows become bearable, I’ll miss you guys especially the people who stuck with me through everything and will be walking put with me and Jalissa -Tyra Stubbs
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Goodbye to all the seniors in newspaper. I’m going to miss most of you...but not all. -Karli Obriecht
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