GIRLS VOLLEYBALL BOYS TENNIS

RECORD: 9-8-1 overall, 1-5 in conference play, 6th

in the O-K Red Conference.
FALL
SPORTS
KEY ATHLETES: Junior Noah Bachmann
is back at it again, dominating his opponents with
a record of 22-1 in No.1 singles. Bachmann leads
the group for singles and will look to head back to
the state championship.
Senior Mason Price is

UPDATE
in No. 2 singles, helping
RECORD: 28-13-2 overall, the team when they need
it most. Junior Weston
KEY ATHELETES: Senior Ashlyn Hall pro- Taylor is the squad’s No.
vides the assists for the Bucs offensive attack, while 3 singles player and has
junior Ashley Slater heads it. Senior Avolyn Lepo is a been beginning to emerge
weapon at the net, owning a team-high in blocks while as one of the team’s most
also contributing in kills. Senior Baby Hang and junior important players. Taylor

Reily Sweirbut have led the way for the Bucs defen-
sively, racking up digs for the Bucs in each game.
THEY SAID IT: “Since conference play start-
ed, we’ve been up against some of the top teams in
the state” senior Avolyn Lepo said. “It has definitely
shown us our weaknesses. We’ve been working hard
to fix them and it will help a lot and we’ll be in a good
spot once the postseason starts.”
UPCOMING MATCHUP: The Bucs
face the Grandville Bulldogs on Oct. 16, in an effort
to create some momentum and before the postseason
starts.
FOOTBALL
has been consistent in his Bachmann
performances throughout
the year.
THEY SAID IT: “In conference play we went 1-5
which was a little rough, but considering how young the
team is we did pretty solid,” Bachmann said. “Most of the
matches were very close but didn’t show on the scoreboard
and that’s due to experience. Everybody has improved sig-
nificantly and we are all solid players.”
UPCOMING MATCHUP: Grand Haven
has completed their regular season and finished in fifth
place at reigonals on Tuesday.

BOYS WATER POLO EQUESTRIAN

RECORD: 3-0 in all three district meets, regional
champions.

KEY ATHLETES: Seniors Sara Sokoly and Ash-

RECORD: 10-7 overall.
KEY ATHLETES: Junior Nick Wilson, has re-
cently been showing up on the defensive end, snatch-
ing up six steals against Zeeland East. Seniors Ethan
Ball led the way offensively, recording four goals and
one assist in his latest game. Senior goalie Mark Nor-
din has been key in the net with an abundance of saves
every game.
THEY SAID IT: “The season is going good;
we’ve won more games than we lost,” junior Nick Wil-
son said. “Hudsonville is first in the state right now
and we are hoping to have a chance with them.”
UPCOMING MATCHUP: Grand Haven
travels to Rockford this weekend as the Rams host the
Rockford Invite.
lynne McKee lead the team in class wins with 11 and
eight respectively, while junior sensation Paige Beland
has also totalled five class
wins. McKee and Sokoly
bring experience, leader-
ship and consistency to
every meet and Beland has
also had a successful year RECORD: 2-5 overall, 0-5 in the O-K Red Conference.
for the team. Junior Han-
nah Smith has emerged KEY ATHLETES: Junior running back Connor Worthington
onto the scene by adding a has been one of the Bucs’ top contributors, barreling over oppo-
class win to her name. nents with his physical running style. Junior running back Owen
McKee Krizan has served as a compliment to Worthington’s physicality as
THEY SAID IT: “We he is more of a scat-back. Krizan has added value to the defense
all get along super well and too. Senior quarterback Collin Takas has provided consistency in the
it’s like one big family,” McKee said. “We help each oth- poclet as well.
er out and we’ve known each other since before high
school so our relationship helps our confidence and how THEY SAID IT: “Obviously I’m not thrilled with the record
we do in meets.” where it is right now,” Takas said. “But I believe there is a culture
shift happening right now in the football program and this will lead
UPCOMING MATCHUP: The Lady Bucs will to future success for our football program.”
soon look to showcase their skills at this weekend’s state
championship. Undefeated in all of their district and re- UPCOMING MATCHUP: Grand Haven will host Grand
gional meets, the team will no doubt look to finish off its Rapids Union in their final home game of the year on Friday, Oct.
perfect season in the best way: with a state title. 19. The game will also be senior night for the departing players.

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