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Mason Sinke
MONTH OF SEPTEMBER 2024
School: Bear Lake-Onekama
Mason finished third overall for the boys team on Sept. 7 at the Bear Country Invitational at Buckley High School. He broke the school record with a time of 15:43:07.
Elizabeth McKeough
MONTH OF SEPTEMBER 2024
School: Onekama High School
During Onekama’s home invitational on Sept. 14, Elizabeth finished the day with 108 assists, seven aces, 23 digs, three blocks and one kill. On Sept. 12 against Glen Lake, the setter finished with 23 assists, one kill, and three aces.
Evelyn Koller
MONTH OF SEPTEMBER 2024
School: Manistee High School
At a meet in Cadillac on Sept. 19, Evelyn was part of a 200-yard medley relay team and 200-yard freestyle relay team that both won second place. She also won first place in the 50-yard freestyle and first place in the 100-yard breaststroke.
Nora Grossnickle
MONTH OF SEPTEMBER 2024
School: Benzie Central High School
Nora finished in second place on Aug. 30 at the Queen City Dale Phillips Invitational with a time of 20:31:4. She also finished fourth place with a time of 19:49.81 during the Pete Moss Invitational on Aug. 24.
Tristin Griffin
MONTH OF SEPTEMBER 2024
School: Frankfort High School
On Sept. 20 against Johannesburg-Lewiston, Tristin caught four passes for 151 yards and scored three touchdowns.
2024-2025
MONTH OF SEPTEMBER
Kaden Kott
MONTH OF SEPTEMBER 2024
School: Manistee High School
On Sept. 20, senior running back Kaden Kott recorded 12 carries for 80 yards and a touchdown, adding two catches for 53 yards in a game against Muskegon Orchard View.
Jeremiah
“JJ” Wilkinson
MONTH OF SEPTEMBER 2024
School: Benzie Central High School
During an Aug. 28 game against Reed City, JJ had four assists in the team’s 7-0 win. He earned one goal in a 3-3 tie game on Sept. 4 at Buckley. In a 10-4 win against Cadillac Christian Heritage on Sept. 6, he scored five goals and two assists.
Carter Kerby
MONTH OF SEPTEMBER 2024
School: Frankfort High School
On Sept. 20, in a shutout game against Johannesburg-Lewiston, Carter Kerby completed 10 out of 11 passes for 245 yards, scoring three touchdowns and throwing one interception.
Avery Kelly
MONTH OF SEPTEMBER 2024
School: Benzie Central High School
Avery took first place on Sept. 24 at Glen Lake with a time of (19:38.76).
2024-2025
Lily Wolfe
MONTH OF
SEPTEMBER & OCTOBER
MONTH OF SEPTEMBER 2024
School: Frankfort High School
On Sept. 17 against Onekama, Lily recorded two aces and 10 digs. On Sept. 19, Lily Wolfe had seven kills and seven aces, 17 digs and two assists.
Garret Mobley
MONTH OF OCTOBER 2024
Rianna Leiffers
MONTH OF OCTOBER 2024
School: Bear Lake High School
Bear Lake volleyball took on Brethren on Sept. 25. Bear Lake coach Jenn Sterling said she was proud of the leadership displayed by setter Rianna Leiffers, a junior.
Ava Mauntler
MONTH OF OCTOBER 2024
School: Onekama Consolidated Schools
Onekama volleyball’s Ava Mauntler set a school record Oct. 3 by recording 18 service aces against Leland. She also added 12 digs and two assists.
Stella Estes
MONTH OF OCTOBER 2024
School: Brethren High School
Stella recorded 13 kills, three blocks, four digs, and an ace for the Bobcats against Leland on Oct. 10.
School: Brethren High School
Senior Garret Mobley scored two touchdowns Sept. 27 in Brethren’s 30-6 road win over Mesick in the annual Battle of the Dam Brick.
Nathaniel Barnett
MONTH OF OCTOBER 2024
School: Onekama Consolidated Schools
On Oct. 19 against Our Lady of the Lake, Nathaniel notched 20 carries for 112 yards and a touchdown, bringing in two catches for 45 yards and a touchdown in a 22-20 win.
Kenyon Brown
MONTH OF OCTOBER 2024
School: Brethren High School
Brethren quarterback Kenyon Brown was the sole Bobcat to find the endzone in Brethren’s homecoming game against powerhouse Martin Oct. 4. The senior quarterback completed 14 of 27 passes for 160 yards and amassed 32 yards on the ground on 11 carries with one touchdown.
Kaden Kott
MONTH OF OCTOBER 2024
School: Manistee High School
During a game on Oct. 11 against Shelby, Kaden became the school leader for touchdowns with 45, a record that had stood since 1960. He recorded eight carriers for 67 yards and a score in the win against Shelby.
Lindsey Gardner
MONTH OF OCTOBER 2024
School: Manistee High School
In a win over Brethren on Oct. 15, Lindsey put up 14 kills, five aces and two assists.
Landin Sowa
MONTH OF OCTOBER 2024
School: Manistee High School
On Oct. 25, Sowa had 16 total touches for 91 yards and a touchdown.
Callie Sinke
MONTH OF OCTOBER 2024
School: Bear Lake-Onekama
On Oct. 26, Callie became a regional champion with a time of 18:52.91.
Paige Willman
MONTH OF OCTOBER 2024
School: Frankfort High School
Frankfort senior Paige Willman had a strong performance Oct. 1 in the Panthers’ road win over Benzie Central. Willman finished with six kills, nine digs, and an ace on the night.
Addie Jarosz
MONTH OF OCTOBER 2024
School: Frankfort High School
Addie was named first team All- Conference and set a record for the fastest time as a junior. She set a personal record during a Northwest Conference Jamboree meet on Oct. 8 with a time of 19:37.6.
Gwyneth Dunaway
MONTH OF OCTOBER 2024
School: Frankfort High School
Gwyneth put up seven kills, one ace, one block, and three digs in a win on Oct. 17 against Ellsworth.
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Lorin McNeil
MONTH OF OCTOBER 2024
School: Benzie Central High School
Benzie Central senior Lorin McNeil found the back of the net on a penalty kick in a 4-2 loss to Glen Lake. It was Senior Night, and therefore McNeil’s last game on his home field.
Owen Mills
MONTH OF OCTOBER 2024
School: Frankfort High School
Owen caught five passes for 48 yards and a touchdown and added 17 tackles on defense against Muskegon Catholic Central on Oct. 11.
Rowan Zickert
MONTH OF OCTOBER 2024
School: Benzie Central High School
On Oct. 19, Rowan completed seven passes for 70 yards while adding 64 yards rushing with a touchdown against Traverse City St. Francis.
Jayden Carver
MONTH OF OCTOBER 2024
School: Frankfort High School
On Oct. 25, Jayden had 12 rushes for 173 yards and two touchdowns, adding six completions for 96 yards and a passing touchdown in a 41-8 win over Oscoda.
2024-2025
Nora Grossnickle
MONTH OF OCTOBER & NOVEMBER
Maya Goodspeed
MONTH OF NOVEMBER 2024
School: Manistee High School
On Oct. 30 against Frankfort, Maya had six kills, two aces, and one solo block.
Aubree Spiecher
MONTH OF NOVEMBER 2024
School: Manistee High School
During the Coastal Conference Championships, Aubree set three personal bests in the 100 yard backstroke, the 100 yard freestyle, and the 50 yard backstroke during the 200 medley relay.
Ava Mauntler
MONTH OF NOVEMBER 2024
School: OnekamaConsolidatedSchools
During her sophomore year, Ava surpassed 1,000 digs in a season. Ava had 1,351 on the year, ending the season against Sacred Heart with 24 digs on Nov.12.
Madalyn Wayward
MONTH OF NOVEMBER 2024
School: Manistee High School
Madalyn was named to the first team
MONTH OF OCTOBER 2024
School: Benzie Central High School
Nora took third place at the regional meet, helping Benzie Central to win their region on Oct. 25.
Mason Sinke
MONTH OF NOVEMBER 2024
School: Bear Lake-Onekama
On Nov. 2, Mason placed top 10 in the state cross country meet with a ninth place finish. Mason completed the race with a time of 16:17.4.
Luke Bradford
MONTH OF NOVEMBER 2024
School: Onekama Consolidated Schools
In the regional title game against Au Gres-Sims on Nov. 8, Luke had 11 completions for 236 yards and a touchdown, adding 41 yards on 15 carries with four touchdowns in a 48-44 win.
All-Conference for the 2024 season. Madalyn and the Mariners went 7-19-3, falling in the district semifinals.
Brayden Schweitzer
MONTH OF NOVEMBER 2024
School: Manistee High School
Brayden was named to the first team defense All-Conference team for the 2024 football season. Brayden notched 45 total tackles, adding 2.5 sacks, one interception, and a fumble recovery.
Davin Sibo
MONTH OF NOVEMBER 2024
School: Onekama Consolidated Schools
On Nov. 16 against Forest Park, Davin had 12 total tackles and a forced fumble in the state semifinal game.
Rylan Lewis
MONTH OF NOVEMBER 2024
School: Frankfort High School
Rylan had 15 rushes for 74 yards in a district playoff game against Beal City on Nov. 1.
Alice Luther
MONTH OF NOVEMBER 2024
School: Frankfort High School
Against Manistee on Oct 29, Alice put up 30 assists, eight digs, four kills, and three aces and one block assist in a 3-1 victory.
Grace Heiges
MONTH OF NOVEMBER 2024
School: Benzie Central High School
In a district match, Grace had five kills and one assist on Nov. 4 against Mancelona.
Ella Sweeney
MONTH OF NOVEMBER 2024
School: Frankfort High School
During two matches in districts, Ella put up a combined 10 kills, one ace, nine digs, and two assists.
Avery Kelly
MONTH OF NOVEMBER 2024
School: Benzie Central High School
Avery was named first team All-Conference for the 2024 cross country season. Avery and the Benzie Central girls placed sixth at state to end the season.
2024-2025
MONTH OF NOVEMBER
McKai Henry
MONTH OF NOVEMBER 2024
School: Benzie Central High School
In the fifth annual meet of champions on Nov. 9, McKai placed 43rd overall with a time of 17:35.78, helping the Benzie Central boys take third place.
Tyler Brooks
MONTH OF NOVEMBER 2024
School: Benzie Central High School
Tyler was named to the first team All-Conference as a wide receiver for his senior season.
Owen Mills
MONTH OF NOVEMBER 2024
School: Frankfort High School
Owen was named conference defensive MVP as a linebacker for the 2024 season. Mills helped lead the Panthers to a 7-3 record during the fall season.
Arden Bradford
MONTH OF DECEMBER 2024
School: Onekama High School
Arden was named to the Division 2 Region 1 All-Region team as a defensive lineman for his senior season. Arden was also named to the Academic All-State team as he earned 51 tackles, six sacks, five forced fumbles, and three fumble recoveries, one for a touchdown.
2024-2025
Delaney McCarthy
MONTH OF DECEMBER
Avamae Fett
MONTH OF DECEMBER 2024
School: Manistee High School
Avamae scored 15 points against Greenville on Dec. 6.
MONTH OF DECEMBER 2024
School: Onekama High School
Delaney was named to the All-State third team for her sophomore season. Delaney put up 285 kills, 229 digs, and 102 aces as Onekama went 33-11-3 on the year.
Regan Leiffers
MONTH OF DECEMBER 2024
School: Bear Lake High School
Over the last two games, Regan has scored 27 points as the junior has helped Bear Lake climb out to a 3-0 start to the season.
Callie Sinke
MONTH OF DECEMBER 2024
School: Onekama Consolidated Schools
Callie scored 24 points in Onekama’s home opener on Dec. 17 as the Portagers have started the season 4-0.
Landin Sowa
MONTH OF DECEMBER 2024
School: Manistee High School
Landin put up eight points, eight rebounds, one assist, and two steals in a 51-43 win over Shelby on Dec. 21.
Myles Harless
MONTH OF DECEMBER 2024
School: Bear Lake High School
Myles put up 18 points, seven rebounds, two assists, and four steals in a season opening win on Dec. 6.
Jack Meszaros
MONTH OF DECEMBER 2024
School: Brethren High School
In a three-point loss to Benzie Central on Dec. 13, Jack scored 20 points, including three 3-pointers.
Greyson Hoeflinger
MONTH OF DECEMBER 2024
School: Bear Lake High School
Greyson scored nine points on Dec. 18 as the Lakers have gotten out to a 5-0 start.
Alice Amstutz
MONTH OF DECEMBER 2024
School: Brethren High School
Alice scored six points against Frankfort on Dec. 19.
Eli Lietaert
MONTH OF DECEMBER 2024
School: Frankfort High School
Eli was named to the Division 8 Region 1 All-Region team for his junior season. Eli had 27 catches for 341 yards as Frankfort went 7-3 on the year.
Lily Wolfe
MONTH OF DECEMBER 2024
School: Frankfort High School
Lily was named to the Region 4 All-Region team for her sophomore season. Lily put up 109 kills, 82 aces, 10 blocks, 261 digs, and 29 assists, helping Frankfort toan 18-11 season.
Bella Crompton
MONTH OF DECEMBER 2024
School: Frankfort High School
Bella won the 115 weight class at the Manton Invite on Dec. 6 to start the wrestling season. Bella went 4-0 with four pins in the tournament.
Carter Kerby
MONTH OF DECEMBER 2024
School: Frankfort High School
Carter scored 32 points on Dec. 9 against Marion as the Panthers have started the year 3-0.
Savina
Anhalt
MONTH OF DECEMBER 2024
School: Frankfort High School
Savina has put up 12 points across the first two games for the Panthers.
Greyson Converse
MONTH OF DECEMBER 2024
School: Benzie Central High School
Greyson scored 15 points against Menominee on Dec. 7.
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Rowan Zickert
MONTH OF DECEMBER & JANUARY
Thomas
Edwards
MONTH OF DECEMBER 2024
School: Frankfort High School
Thomas was named Boye Holiday Classic Tournament champion for the 215 weight class on Dec. 21.
Caden
Bradford
MONTH OF JANUARY 2025
School: Onekama Consolidated Schools
On Jan. 3, Caden put up 12 points, two rebounds, and a steal in a win over Traverse City Christian.
Kenyon Brown
MONTH OF JANUARY 2025
School: Brethren High School
Kenyon scored 13 points against Frankfort on Jan. 10.
MONTH OF DECEMBER 2024
School: Benzie Central High School
Rowan has scored 21 points over the two-game winning streak for the Huskies.
Grace Heiges
MONTH OF DECEMBER 2024
School: Benzie Central High School
Grace scored nine points against Elk Rapids for the Huskies.
Addison Jarosz
MONTH OF DECEMBER 2024
School: Frankfort High School
Addison scored 13 points to help the Panthers win their first game of the season against Brethren on Dec. 19.
LilyAnn Artman
MONTH OF JANUARY 2025
School: Bear Lake High School
Across two games on Dec. 26 and 28, LilyAnn put up 16 points and 12 rebounds at the Central Lake Holiday tournament.
Tyler Hart
MONTH OF JANUARY 2025
School: Onekama Consolidated Schools
Tyler scored 26 points in a 60-44 victory on Jan. 13 against Buckley.
Grace Whitmer
MONTH OF JANUARY 2025
School: Manistee High School
Grace scored 10 points against Montague on Jan. 10.
Natalie
Brown
MONTH OF JANUARY 2025
School: Bear Lake High School
Natalie put up 14 points, three assists, eight rebounds, and three steals in a 43-31 win over Suttons Bay on Jan. 14.
Grady Harless
MONTH OF JANUARY 2025
School: Bear Lake High School
In a 64-33 win over Mason County Eastern on Jan. 24, Grady Harless dropped 29 points, four rebounds, one assist, and two steals.
Lane Sanchez
MONTH OF JANUARY 2025
School: Benzie Central High School
Lane took first place in the 215 weight class at the Escanaba
Tournament on Jan. 4.
Willa Roth
MONTH OF JANUARY 2025
School: Frankfort High School
In a 53-45 win over Onekama on Jan. 24, Willa put up eight points.
Dayne Gillison
MONTH OF JANUARY 2025
School: Benzie Central High School
At the Northern Michigan Championship on Jan. 25, Dayne earned his 100th career victory en route to a first-place finish.
Alayna Edmondson
MONTH OF JANUARY 2025
School: Manistee High School
In a 54-20 win on Jan. 24, Alayna filled the stat sheet with eight points, 10 assists, six rebounds, and nine steals.
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Paige Willman
MONTH OF JANUARY & FEBRUARY
Hannah Bott
MONTH OF JANUARY 2025
School: Benzie Central High School
Hannah put up 10 points, seven rebounds and an assist in a win over Suttons Bay on Jan. 7.
Savina Anhalt
MONTH OF JANUARY 2025
School: Frankfort High School
Savina put up 25 points in a 53-30 victory over Benzie Central on Jan. 14.
Heather Zielinski
MONTH OF FEBRUARY 2025
School: Onekama Consolidated Schools
Across three games last week, Heather put up 37 points as Onekama went 2-1.
Peyton Stallings
MONTH OF FEBRUARY 2025
School: Manistee High School
In a tri-meet against Frankfort and Forest Area on Jan. 30, Peyton went 2-0, winning by pin and by decision.
MONTH OF JANUARY 2025
School: Frankfort High School
Paige took fourth place on Dec. 27 at the Montague Invite before taking third place at the Grand Haven Invite on Jan. 4.
Cash Rosum
MONTH OF JANUARY 2025
School: Frankfort High School
Cash scored a game-high 20 points on Jan. 10 against Brethren in a 60-44 victory, adding 11 rebounds, three assists, and a steal.
Carson Case
MONTH OF JANUARY 2025
School: Benzie Central High School
Carson put up 25 points in a 50-44 win over Traverse City St. Francis on Jan. 15.
Garret Mobley
MONTH OF FEBRUARY 2025
School: Brethren High School
Garret Mobley put up 13 points against Frankfort on Feb. 6.
Mackenna Wardie
MONTH OF FEBRUARY 2025
School: Brethren High School
Mackenna Wardie put up eight points, one rebound, three steals, and two assists in a 39-22 win over Benzie Central on Jan. 29.
Kaden Kott
MONTH OF FEBRUARY 2025
School: Manistee High School
On Feb. 11, Kaden hit a game-winning layup in the final seconds as the Mariners pulled out a 55-54 win over Whitehall. Kaden put up 20 points, three rebounds, three assists, and six steals in the win.
Rianna Leiffers
MONTH OF FEBRUARY 2025
School: Bear Lake High School
In a 29-19 win over Pentwater on Feb. 12, Rianna put up eight points, one assist, five rebounds, and two steals.
Hattie Drive
MONTH OF FEBRUARY 2025
School: Manistee High School
Hattie dropped 19 points, one block and six rebounds against Fremont on Feb. 21.
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Matt Lane
MONTH OF FEBRUARY 2025
School: Frankfort High School
Matt took second place in the 150 weight class at the Mid Michigan Conference tournament on Feb. 1.
Madison Swander
MONTH OF FEBRUARY 2025
School: Benzie Central High School
Madison scored four points against Brethren on Jan. 29 before scoring six against Glen Lake on Jan. 31.
Luke Bradford
MONTH OF FEBRUARY 2025
School: Onekama Consolidated Schools
Luke put up 18 points and six rebounds in a 44-42 win over Frankfort on Feb. 18.
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MONTH OF FEBRUARY & MARCH
Andrew Gray
MONTH OF FEBRUARY 2025
School: Benzie Central High School
Andrew scored nine points against Maple City Glen Lake on Feb. 11.
Tristin Griffin
MONTH OF FEBRUARY 2025
School: Frankfort High School
Tristin put up 15 points against Onekama on Feb. 18.
Ava
Mauntler
MONTH OF MARCH 2025
School: Onekama Consolidated Schools
Ava scored a game-high 15 points in a 47-39 win over Brethren on Feb. 27.
Luke
Bradford
MONTH OF MARCH 2025
School: Onekama Consolidated Schools
On Feb. 28, Luke put up a game-high 24 points, two blocks, four rebounds, and three steals in a District 108 title game against Marion.
Conner Wenkel
MONTH OF FEBRUARY 2025
School: Benzie Central High School
Conner won the 165 weight class for individual districts on Feb. 8.
Bella Crompton
MONTH OF FEBRUARY 2025
School: Frankfort High School
Bella won the 115 weight class for individual districts on Feb. 9.
Olivia Johnson
MONTH OF FEBRUARY 2025
School: Frankfort High School
On Feb. 7, Olivia put up eight points, four rebounds, and a steal in a 39-35 win over Maple City Glen Lake.
Kadence Popour
MONTH OF FEBRUARY 2025
School: Benzie Central High School
Kadence scored seven points against Leland on Feb. 21.
Grady Harless
MONTH OF MARCH 2025
School: Bear Lake High School
Grady put up 28 points, including 19 in the third quarter, against Marion on Feb. 26.
Alice Amstutz
MONTH OF MARCH 2025
School: Brethren High School
Alice scored 17 points against Onekama in the District 109 title game on March 7.
Landin Sowa
MONTH OF MARCH 2025
School: Manistee High School
Landin was named a first team All-Conference selection following his junior season.
Caden Bradford
MONTH OF MARCH 2025
School: Onekama Consolidated Schools
Caden earned Northwest Conference All-Conference first team honors for his senior season. Caden also broke 1,000 career points during his senior campaign.
Grayson Converse
MONTH OF MARCH 2025
School: Benzie Central High School
In his final game for the Huskies, Grayson scored 25 points against Elk Rapids on Feb. 26.
Carter Kerby
MONTH OF MARCH 2025
School: Frankfort High School
In his final game for the Panthers, Carter scored 21 points on Feb. 24 against Leland.
Callie Sinke
MONTH OF MARCH 2025
School: Onekama Consolidated Schools
Callie earned first team All-Conference honors for her freshman season.
Natalie Brown
MONTH OF MARCH 2025
School: Bear Lake High School
Natalie earned a sixth-place finish in the high jump at the Grand Valley State University Lakers Challenge on March 21.
Riley LaVack
MONTH OF MARCH 2025
School: Frankfort High School
Against St. Ignace on Feb. 27, Riley scored 11 points.
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Addie Jarosz
MONTH OF MARCH 2025
School: Frankfort High School
In the Regional 27 title game on March 12, Addie put up 17 points, 11 rebounds, three assists, and a steal in a 48-30 win.
Savina Anhalt
MONTH OF MARCH 2025
School: Frankfort High School
In her final game with the Panthers on March 18, Savina put up five points, five rebounds, and two blocks in a state quarter final game against Fowler.
Alayna Edmondson
MONTH OF APRIL 2025
School: Manistee High School
Alayna was named first team All-Conference for her junior season.
Stella Estes
MONTH OF APRIL 2025
School: Brethren High School
Grace Heiges
MONTH OF MARCH 2025
School: Benzie Central High School
Grace scored six points on March 3 in her final game for the Huskies.
Stella was named a Northwest Conference honorable mention for her senior season.
Rowan Zickert
MONTH OF MARCH 2025
School: Benzie Central High School
Rowan earned second team All-Conference honors following his junior season.
Dayne Gillison
MONTH OF MARCH 2025
School: Benzie Central High School
On March 1, Dayne took fifth place at the state finals in the 126 weight class.
Kenyon Brown
MONTH OF APRIL 2025
School: Brethren High School
Kenyon was named second team All-Conference for his junior season.
Kaden Kott
MONTH OF APRIL 2025
School: Manistee High School
Kaden was named second team All-State by the Michigan Sports Writers for his senior season.
Mason Robinson
MONTH OF APRIL 2025
School: Manistee High School
Mason picked up two hits and one RBI in a season-opening doubleheader against Kingsley on April 10.
Haily Hart
MONTH OF APRIL 2025
School: Onekama Consolidated Schools
Hailey has collected three home runs through four games to start the season.
Alice Amstutz
MONTH OF APRIL 2025
School: Brethren High School
At the Bruce Garland Invite on April 18, Alice placed first in the long jump with a mark of 14 feet, 11 inches.
Kate Somsel
MONTH OF APRIL 2025
School: Manistee High School
Kate has helped lead the Mariners to an 8-1 start to the season. On April 23, Kate scored the game-winning goal against Shelby.
Amaya Roper
MONTH OF APRIL 2025
School: Benzie Central High School
Amaya was named an All-Conference honorable mention for her junior season.
Myles Harless
MONTH OF APRIL 2025
School: Bear Lake High School
In a 3-0 victory on April 17, Myles pitched six scoreless innings, giving up one hit with 12 strikeouts. Myles also added two hits and one RBI on offense.
Jake Brown
MONTH OF APRIL 2025
School: Onekama Consolidated Schools
On April 26, Jake pitched a complete game with 12 strike outs against Marion.
Tristin Griffin
MONTH OF APRIL 2025
School: Frankfort High School
Tristin earned second team All-Conference honors for his senior season.
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Aiden Evans
MONTH OF APRIL & MAY
Grayson Converse
MONTH OF APRIL 2025
School: Benzie Central High School
Grayson has picked up two hits across four games for the Huskies.
Kade MacDonald
MONTH OF APRIL 2025
School: Frankfort High School
At the Bruce Garland Invite, Kade took first place in the long jump with a mark of 19 feet, 0.75 inches.
Lorin McNeil
MONTH OF APRIL 2025
School: Benzie Central High School
On April 24, Lorin earned 11 strikeouts while collecting four hits across two games against Brethren.
Dayvion Neal-Berry
MONTH OF MAY 2025
School: Manistee High School
On May 2, Dayvion took third in the 100-meter dash, taking second in the high jump.
MONTH OF APRIL 2025
School: Frankfort High School
Aiden went 2-for-3 with two doubles in an 11-4 win over Bellaire on April 4.
Moraya Mosher
MONTH OF APRIL 2025
School: Benzie Central High School
Moraya collected five hits and one RBI in the first two games of the season against Cadillac on April 4.
Brylee Wilson
MONTH OF APRIL 2025
School: Frankfort High School
Brylee collected three home runs and nine RBIs on April 10.
Lizzy Lints
MONTH OF APRIL 2025
School: Benzie Central High School
On April 17, Lizzy went 6-for-7 from the plate with eight RBIs, including a homerun, in a double-header sweep against Lake Leelanau St. Mary.
Sofia Alaimo Schindler
MONTH OF APRIL 2025
School: Frankfort High School
Sofia took first place in the 200-meter dash at the Onekama invite on April 25, taking second place in the 100-meter dash.
Peyton Buckner
MONTH OF MAY 2025
School: Bear Lake High School
In four games last week, Peyton put up five hits and four RBIs.
Landyn Kequom
MONTH OF MAY 2025
School: Bear Lake High School
In a doubleheader against Shelby on May 9, Landyn earned five strikeouts while collecting a hit on offense.
Phillip Putney
MONTH OF MAY 2025
School: Bear Lake High School
On May 17, Phillip advanced to the Division 4 state finals in pole vault with a height of 10 feet.
Eli Workman
MONTH OF MAY 2025
School: Manistee High School
On May 22 against Fremont, Eli collected two hits and three RBIs.
Nelson Catanese
MONTH OF MAY 2025
School: Frankfort High School
Nelson earned one hit and two RBIs in a doubleheader against Bear Lake on May 2.
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Kadence Delore
MONTH OF MAY 2025
School: Brethren High School
In the conference championship meet on May 7, Kadence took second place in both the discus and shot put with marks of 96 feet, 4 inches and 31 feet, 0.5 inches, respectively.
Audrey Huizinga
MONTH OF MAY 2025
School: Manistee High School
On May 17, Audrey advanced to the Division 3 state finals in the 100- and 200-meter dash as well as the 400-meter run.
Jasmine
Lapp
MONTH OF MAY 2025
School: Onekama Consolidated Schools
Against Buckley on May 20, Jasmine collected one hit and two RBIs.
Grace Heiges
MONTH OF MAY 2025
School: Benzie Central High School
In a doubleheader against Coleman on April 29, Grace earned two hits and five RBIs with a home run.
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MONTH OF MAY
Nolan Bretzke
MONTH OF MAY 2025
School: Benzie Central High School
On May 17, Nolan advanced to the Division 3 state finals in the 300-meter hurdles by taking second place at regionals with a time of 41.60.
Nolan Clouse
MONTH OF MAY 2025
School: Frankfort High School
In shot put, Nolan took sixth place at Region 32 on May 17, qualifying for the state finals with a mark of 42 feet, 3 inches.
Miles Luther
MONTH OF MAY 2025
School: Frankfort High School
In the conference championship meet on May 7, Miles took third in discus with a mark of 114 feet, 2.5 inches.
Ava Iverson
MONTH OF MAY 2025
School: Benzie Central High School
This season, Ava broke a school record in pole vault with a height of 10 feet, 3 inches. On May 7, Ava took first in the conference championship meet with a height of 9 feet, 6 inches.
Ava Sweeney
MONTH OF MAY 2025
School: Frankfort High School
In a doubleheader against Onekama on May 13, Ava collected four hits and five RBIs with a home run.
Grace Heiges
MONTH OF MAY 2025
School: Benzie Central High School
Against Glen Lake on May 20, Grace collected 20 strikeouts, adding three hits and three RBIs on offense.
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