2023 Yearbook - Meijer State Games of Michigan

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Yearbook 2023

Welcome Athletes!

On behalf of the entire Meijer State Games of Michigan team, we are thrilled to extend our warmest welcome to you as you prepare to compete in the Summer Games. We are honored to have you join us for this incredible celebration of athleticism and sportsmanship.

As you step into the spotlight and showcase your exceptional skills, we want you to know that you are not just participants, but the heart and soul of these Games. It is through your dedication, passion, and unwavering spirit that we are able to create an unforgettable experience.

We believe that sports have the power to bring people together, transcending boundaries and fostering a sense of unity. Regardless of your background, age, or ability, we are united by the common goal of pushing our limits and reaching new heights. Your presence here is a testament to your commitment to personal growth and the pursuit of excellence.

Embrace these moments, relish in the camaraderie of fellow athletes, and revel in the joy of competition. Remember that you are not alone in your pursuit of victory; behind you stands an entire community of supporters, coaches, and volunteers who are dedicated to making these Games a resounding success.

Finally, we would like to express our deepest gratitude to each and every one of you for being a part of the Meijer State Games of Michigan. Your passion and determination have inspired us all, and we cannot wait to witness your incredible performances and cheer you on with unwavering enthusiasm.

Good luck as you compete in the Summer Games!

The Meijer State Games of Michigan team

Team........................................................................................................................................9 Donors ..................................................................................................................................11 Award Recipients...............................................................................................12 About 6 Contents Sponsors 16 Opening Ceremony.....................................................................................19 Sport Profiles ............................................................................................................23 Event Schedule..................................................................................................46 Summer Games 15 Sponsors............................................................................................................................47 Opening Ceremony....................................................................................... 50 Sport Profiles ...............................................................................................................54 Winter Games 48

About

The Meijer State Games of Michigan is a multi-sport, Olympic-style event that welcomes athletes regardless of age or ability.

The Games embody the values of participation, sportsmanship and healthy living among residents of the state of Michigan. The philosophy of the Meijer State Games of Michigan is that everyone participates regardless of age or ability; everyone is welcome and everyone plays. The Meijer State Games of Michigan is truly a grassroots organization that relies on the dedication of thousands of volunteers and the support of corporate partners. Contact

www.stategamesofmichigan.com

info@stategamesofmichigan.com

300 Ottawa Ave. NW Suite 240 Grand Rapids, MI 49503

Facebook.com/StateGamesofMichigan @StateGamesofMichigan

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TEAM
Alison Bishop Summer Operations Aquinas College Mackenzie Fris Summer Marketing Grand Valley State University Will Healy Hockey Coordinator Davenport University Searrah Herendeen Winter Media Davenport University Nick Luther Summer Opreations Davenport University Case Medema Summer Events Calvin Univsersity Kateri Thibodeau Winter Operations Grand Valley State University West Michigan Sports Commission Staff (L to R): Mike Guswiler, Natalie Rose, Conner Hicks, Alyssa Bey, Katy Tigchelaar, Julie Shields and Melissa Brink Sammie James Summer Operations Grand Valley State University

Donors

2023 Contributors

Alexander Artamoshkin

Linden Barclay

Don Beagle

Howard Booth

Cristen brandsma

Steven Bredeweg

Lorna Brodock

Erika Callanan

Sandra Cannon

Andrew Cannon

Mary Cordova

Dakota High School Student Government

Jeffrey Davis

Edward DeGraaf

Georgiana DesRosiers

Nino DiDomenico

Mike Erbisch

Shane Garner

Tina Gust

William Haskin

John Hoekstra

Chad Hohendorf

Deb Kay

Hiroyuki Kitagawa

Amanda Kugler

Chase Laverell

Adelina Liao

Nemo Liu

Susan Lucas

Benjamin McPherson

Amanda Merzlou

Amanda Merzlou

Michael Myers

Bill Nelson

Aaron Pankratz

Charlie Parini

Shawn Pedersen

Kevin Poulin

Wilbert Rajala

Surender Rajasekaran

Jennifer Rice

Bryan Rice

Jackson Rink

John Roche

Rebecca Rose

Killean Ryan

Boris Schwarzer

Troy Sclafani

Mikhail Sikoev

Allison Smith

James stuart

Anneke vanNieuwenhuyzen

Ben Visser

Craig Walker

Elizabeth Wilmert

Julie Zrimec

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Dakota High School Student Government. The school selected the Michigan Sports Alliance as the recipient of their fundraiser.

Awards

2022 Recipients

Tamara Steil - Swimming

Adult Female Athlete of the Year

Tamara Steil has an impressive resume in swimming and continues to swim simply because it is fun. She routinely has won gold at the Meijer States Games, competes at every National Senior Games – including breaking the record for the 100 and 200 breaststroke, has medaled at the USMS Swim Nationals, competed in the FINA World Swimming Championships in Budapest and the Michigan Senior Olympics. Winning medals and breaking records are not what drives Steil though; being active and competing with friends brings her so much joy and allows her to appreciate every competition, whether she wins or not.

Matthew Tesch - Track & Field

Adult Male Athlete of the Year

Matthew Tesch has always had a love for track and field, but since high school mainly stuck to sprinting events. After Tesch had triple fusion surgery at age 39 and could no longer compete in the events he used to, it was his son’s love of throwing discus that got him back into track and field. With his son as his coach, Tesch developed a passion for throwing discus, shot put and javelin. In the 2022 Summer Games, he had a PR in all three events, earning a gold medal in javelin and silver medals in discus and shot put. Tesch is grateful to be back on the track while being able to do this with his son, and looks forward to the 2023 Games.

Chloe Barnes - Field Hockey

Youth Female Athlete of the Year

Chloe Barnes learned at a young age that winning and being the best doesn’t always mean medals and trophies. Sometimes it just means stepping onto the field and getting to play. Barnes has chronic bone issues in her legs that cause her a lot of physical pain. In the days leading up to the 2022 Summer Games, Barnes was not sure she’d even be able to play in the Games. Despite the pain, Barnes played in the tournament and her positive energy was felt by her team. She’s grateful for every day she gets to play field hockey.

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Andrew von Matt - Ice Hockey Youth Male Athlete of the Year

Andrew van Matt was nominated by his District 5 hockey coaches for going above and beyond for his teammates and displaying a tremendous amount of respect for everyone around him during the 2022 Summer Games. It is the little things von Matt does that separate him like picking up the pucks at the end of practice and shaking the referees’ hands. His team made it to the gold medal game on a goal he assisted on after making the switch to forward from defense after a teammate was injured. Von Matt’s mentality, sportsmanship and dedication to the game were key as he helped his team win gold at the 2022 Summer Games.

Don Passenger Volunteer of the Year

Don Passenger is currently a co-director of both the Summer Games track & field and 5K events. Passenger was nominated for this award by a participant at the 5K race event. According to the nomination, a young runner was hesitant to run the course by himself. Passenger - going above and beyond his duties as race director – decided to physically run the race with the young athlete. He was by his side the entire time and made sure he finished. Passenger’s passion, enthusiasm, and humor made the race enjoyable for all. Passenger has always rallied around the State Games events wanting them to be a welcoming place for all athletes of all ages and abilities to compete.

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The Volunteer of the Year Award is sponsored by LMCU, a proud sponsor of the Meijer State Games of Michigan since 2016.
Deserving athletes and volunteers can be nominated for the 2024 Awards on the Meijer State Games of Michigan website

Summer Games

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Thank you to our Summer Games Sponsors

Title Sponsor

Gold Sponsor

Silver Sponsor

Bronze Sponsor

Supporting Sponsor

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Opening Ceremony

Join us at the Meijer Sports Complex on June 23, 2023

Athlete Check-In

Sponsored by Blue Cross Blue Shield

Check-in will start at 6:30 pm. Athletes can check in to receive their athlete credential and giveaways.

Athlete Parade

Athletes have the opportunity to represent their sport as they parade into Opening Ceremony. Entrance into Opening Ceremony will be done in sport alphabetical order.

Lighting of the Cauldron

The Summer Games will officially kick off as the torch enters the stadium and the cauldron is lit. Check back to see who will be lighting the cauldron this year.

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See Mad Chad perform at Opening Ceremony!

Special Guests

Paralympian - Mackenzie Woodring

Mackenzie Woodring is a two-time Paralympian in 2008 and 2016, in addition a three-time medalist. Furthermore, Woodring has an incredible World Championship resume including four medals, three of which being Gold!

Woodring continues to be an inspiration to people around the world as she not only continues competing individually, but as a member of the Priority Health Cycling Team.

Grand Rapids Rise : Cathy George and Clair Chaussee

The Grand Rapids Rise, the new professional volleyball team, will attend Opening Ceremony. Joining us will be head coach Cathy George and Rise player, Claire Chaussee. George was named the head coach of the Rise in March 2023 after 35 years as a collegiate head coach and is the winningest coach in history for Michigan State University’s volleyball program after 17 seasons leading the team.

Chaussee, one of the first players to join the Rise, was the Atlantic Coast Conference’s 2022 Player of the Year. She recently completed her rookie professional season in Italy with CBF Balducci HR Macerata. As a senior at the University of Louisville, Chaussee garnered spots on the AVCA All-American First Team and the Final Four All-Tournament Team, and she was named the AVCA All-East Region Player of the Year.

Keynote Speaker - Eric Hipple

Eric Hipple, former NFL quarterback and Detroit Lion, will be joining us at Opening Ceremony as our keynote speaker. Hipple’s NFL accomplishments include two playoff bids, a divisional championship, and the Detroit Lions most valuable player award for the ‘81 season. From 1995-2000 Hipple was Color Analyst for the FOX NFL pregame show in Detroit.

Following his playing and broadcasting career, Hipple has been dedicated to promoting mental health awareness, especially with athletes and youth. His 25 year mental health advocacy has lead him to be a Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Mental Fitness specialist, on the board for BeNice.org, and Real Men Do Cry publisher’s award winner.

Mad Chad - The Chainsaw Juggler

This year we are excited to kick off our Opening Ceremony by welcoming Mad Chad! As the Evil Knievel of Comedy, Mad Chad combines daring juggling acts with a unique and energetic brand of comedy.

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Sport Profiles

5K

June 22, 2023

Archery 3D

June 17 - 18, 2023

Archery - FITA

June 24 - 25, 2023

Sport Directors

Boys

6 & Under: Noah Sanders

7-9 Years: Finn Joyner

12-13 Years: Peyton Farrell

Men’s

17-20 Years: Parker Fenton

21-24 Years: Noah Peterson

40-44 Years: Josh Sanders

45-49 Years: John Hansen

60-64 Years: Micheal Woodbeck

65-69 Years: Bob Shaffer

80-84 Years: Rob Norris

Girls

14-16 Years: Sharley Bilot

Women’s

17-20 Years: Dinara Domeier

30-34 Years: Jessie Tominac

40-44 Years: Rebecca Joyner

55-59 Years: Ingrid Heinze

60-64 Years: Shelley Irwin

Hunter

Senior - Female: Kim Eluskie

Adult - Male: Cory Moore

Senior - Male: Bob Eluskie

Youth - Male: Trent Scarlavai

Open

Young Adult - Female: Aubrey Miller

Senior - Male: Micheal Scott

Young Adult - Male: Connor Courtney

Pro Hunter

Adult - Male: Jereme Reeths

Senior - Male: Micheal Scott

Young Adult - Male: Dustin Warner

Traditional

Adult - Female: Anastasia Shutte

Adult - Male: Gary Jaques

Cubs - Male: Finnegan Joyner

Youth - Male: John Joyner

2022

Adult - Recurve Under 21

Female: Peyton Segard

Senior - Barebow Senior

Female: Toni Conway

Male: Frank Cherro

Senior - Compound 50+

Male: Dougg Wright

Senior - Compound 70+

Male: Jeff Deregnaucourt

Senior - Compound Senior

Male: Alex Richards

Senior - Recurve 50+

Male: Jim Daniel

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2022 Gold Medal Winners 2022 Gold Medal Winners Gold Medalists East Kentwood High School Dave Emeott Don Passenger Sparta Hunting and Fishing Club Sport Director Jim Blackall West Michigan Archery Center Sport Director Elizabeth Ginebaugh

Senior - Recurve 60+

Female: Kathryn Hawkins

Male: Glenn Meyers

Senior - Recurve 70+

Male: Urs Geiger

Senior - Recurve Senior

Female: Amanda Kendal-Brown

Male: David Kurylo

Youth - Barebow Under 15

Boys: Jacob Kabelman

Youth - Barebow Under 18

Girls: Isabell Lehsten

Youth - Compound Under 13

Girls: Brooklyn Cogswell

Youth - Compound Under 15

Boys: Brendan Tallmadge

Girls: Samantha Williams

Youth - Compound Under 18

Boys: Jackson Ratajczak

Girls: Brooke Patrician

Youth - Recurve Under 13

Boys: Darren Lee

Youth - Recurve Under 15

Boys: Collin Fields

Girls: Adelina Liao

Youth - Recurve Under 18

Boys: Carter Rogalski

Girls: Katein Fields

Baseball

June 22 - 25, 2023

Meijer Sports Complex

Basketball

June 24 - 25, 2023

West Catholic High School NorthPointe Christian Sport Directors

Hosted by: Game Day USA

2022 Medalists

9 & Under

Gold: Club House Scharphorn

Silver - Whitecaps

11 & Under

Gold: Saginaw Sugarbeets Ray

Silver: Richville Bearcats

12 & Under

Gold: Palatine Travelers (Vipers)

Silver: Michigan Rebels

13 & Under

Gold: KHawks Blue

Silver: Warpath

14 & Under

Gold: Richville Bearcats

Silver: WM Warriors

16 & Under

Gold: Oxford Wildcats

Silver: 5 Star Great Lakes Chiefs

2024 Black

Hosted by: HCAYB/AYBT Basketball Tournaments

2022 Medalists

5th-6th Grade - Boys

Gold: Angola

Silver: Wyoming

7th Grade - Boys

Gold: Common Bond

Silver: Angola

8th Grade - Boys

Gold: Angola

Silver: G-Block

9th Grade - Boys

Gold: Boodocks

Silver: Pride

Varsity Level - Boys

Gold: Thunder

Silver: MBA

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Sport Director Ryan Rosmonowski Gary Wilfong Jr Todd Schenck

6th Grade - Girls

Gold: WM Drive

Silver: Wyoming

7th Grade - Girls

Gold: WM United Silver: Academy

JV Level - Girls

Gold: The House Silver: Academy

Open

Gold: Rod Ochsner & Lou Haveman

Silver: Tom Sibley & Tom Merchant

Bronze: Ethan Dozeman & Marlin Baker

Challenge Tournament

Gold: - Ashley Kennedy

Silver: - Allison Moore

Bronze: - Andy Soper

Bocce Ball

June 22 - 24, 2023

Noto’s Old World Italian Dining

Bowling

June 11, 2023

Spectrum Lanes

Singles 12-15 Years

Girls: Paiton Thompson

Boys: Aaron Pankratz

Singles 16-19 Years

Women: Kadence Bottrall

Men: Aspen Poetrzykowski

Singles 20-34 Years

Women: Kylie Middleton

Men: Gabe Becker

Singles 35-54 Years

Women: Shauuna Bottrall

Men: Eric Bottrall

Singles 55+ Years

Men: Brian McNees

Women: Susan Lucas

Boxing

June 24, 2023

Michigan Golden Gloves

2022 Medalists

Celebrity Tournament

Gold: WZZM 13 - Juliet Dragos & Phil

Dawson

Silver: WoodTV8 - Kevin Reynolds & Jordan Carson

Bronze: Fox 17 - Josh Berry & Jason

Hutton

Corporate

Gold: Noto’s Old World Italian DiningTony Noto & Ashley Moore

Silver: Ashley Kennedy & Chuck

Kennedy

Bronze: Noto’s at the Bil-Mar - Anthony Addison & Rocco Addison

2022 Gold Medalists

Doubles - Co-ed

Youth 15 & Under: Dominic Scherer & Pierson Scherer

Youth 16-18 Years: Blake Thompson & Parker Lovejoy

Adult 19+ Years: Dennis Smith & George Miller III

Adult/Youth 15 & Under: Bryan Russell & Leland Russell

Adult/Youth 16-18 Years: David Woellper & Aspen Pietrzykowski

Singles 11 & Under

Boys: Pierson Scherer

2022 Gold Medalists

Elite

125 Lbs: Elmer Velasquez

147 Lbs: Marcos Saucedo

156 Lbs: Monjuan Walker

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Sport Director Tony Noto Sport Director Eric Bottrall Sport Director Dennis Shimmell

Junior

119 Lbs: Brock Buchanan

125 Lbs: Santino Dedvukas

139 Lbs: King Glidersleeve

Pee Wee

75 Lbs: Gabriel Geron

Youth

165 Lbs: Isaiah Jackson

165 Lbs: Mehki Baker

Disc Golf

June 24 - 25, 2023

Earle Brewer Park

Field Hockey

June 23, 2023

East Grand Rapids High School

Cricket

June 23 - 25 , 2023

Earle Brewer Park

Sport Director

Sport Director

Kelsey Chun

Hosted by: East Grand Rapids Field Hockey

2022 Medalists

Gold: Chelsea

Silver: Saline

Sport Director

Brandon Sorensen

Hosted by: Grand Rapids Dogs of Disc

2022 Gold Medalists

Men’s

Advanced: Jeff Vanderploeg

Intermediate: Joel Medina

Amateur Masters 40+: Dillon Carr

Amatuer Masters 50+: Micheal Lindsay

Amatuer Masters 60+: Craig Clingan

Amatuer Masters 70+: Wes Steer

Recreational: Sam Schumaker

Bronze: East Grand Rapids

Shesh Madhokar

Hosted by: West Michigan Cricket Club

2022 Medalists

Gold: MIGR Friends Club

Silver: West Michigan Cricket Club

Bronze: Western Chargers Sporting Club

MPO Open: Nicholas Gill

Pro Masters 40+: Jeff Luiz

Women’s

Amatuer 40+: Casey Kroll

Novice: Kimberly Malott

Intermediate: Taylor Mitchell

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Figure Skating

110 Excel High Beginner Girls

Compulsory MovesGroup A: Morgan Metdepenningen

111 Excel High Beginner Girls

Compulsory MovesGroup B: Savanna Slupecki

112 Excel PrePreliminary Girls

Compulsory Moves: Caroline Foster

113 Juvenile Girls Compulsory Moves: Ellison Durkin

114 Excel Preliminary Girls Compulsory Moves: Khyla Franzer

115 PreJuvenile Girls Compulsory Moves Group A: Alyssa Benitez

116 PreJuvenile Girls Compulsory Moves Group B: Alisa Dzelatic

117 Preliminary Girls Compulsory Moves: Gwen Blyth

118 No Test Girls Compulsory Moves: Anna Stearns

119 Basic 2 Elements: Estelle Zatkoff

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135 Basic 4 Mixed Free Skate: Chloe Quiroz

136 Basic 5 Girls Free Skate: Lily Beery

137 Basic 6 Mixed Free Skate Group A: Zoi Goutis

138 Basic 6 Mixed Free Skate Group B: Auden Ostipow

139 PreFreeskate Girls: Annie Johnson

140 Free Skate 1 Program Girls: Norah Tohme

141 Free Skate Program 2 Girls: Sophie Galeener

142 Free Skate 3 Program Boys: Jackson Carroll

143 Free Skate Program 4 Girls: Charlotte Tyndal

144 PrePreliminary Well Balance FS Mixed: Ella McVeigh

145 Pre-Juvenile Plus Girls Excel Grp A: Felicia Lin

146 Pre-Juvenile Plus Girls Excel Grp B: Elizabeth Foster

147 Preliminary Plus Boys Excel: Jay Aiyagari

148 Preliminary Plus Girls Excel: Nathalie Masse

149 Pre-Juvenile Girls FS: Tiffany Krieger

150 Juvenile Boys FS: Sava Kramarev

200 Preliminary Emotional Performance: Evelyn Appier

201 Senior Character Performance: Emma Waibel

202 Novice Comedic Impressions: Leela Aiyagari

203 Open Juvenile Lyrical Pop: Evie Keough

204 Adult Bronze Lyrical Pop: Cheryl Jorgensen

205 Hi-Beg-Pre-Pre Character Performance: Morgan Metdepenningen

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Gold Medalists
High Beginner Girls Jumps: Makenna Fairbanks
No Test Girls Jumps:
Slupecki
Preliminary Girls Jumps: Kinley VanderMoere
PreFreeskate Girls Compulsory Moves: Annie Johnson
Free Skate 1 Girls Compulsory Moves: Olivia Mihalovits
Free Skate 2 Girls Compulsory Moves: Sophie Galeener
Free Skate 3 Boys Compulsory Moves: Jackson Carroll 108 Free Skate 4 Girls Compulsory Moves: Charlotte Tyndal
Excel Beginner Girls Compulsory Moves: Ilijana
2022
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Savanna
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Ilisevich
Basic 3 Elements: Ruby Moylan
Basic 5 Elements: Lily Beery
Senior Pairs SP: Maria Mokhova
Junior Ladies SP: Gabriella Irvin
Novice Ladies SP: Pearl Rojas
Open Juvenile Ladies SP: Elizabeth Min
Juvenile Girls SP: Isadora AlveloMalina
Intermediate Ladies SP: Angela Shao
Intermediate Men SP: Mikhail Mokhov
Basic 2 Girls Free Skate: Estelle Zatkoff
Basic 3 Girls Free Skate: Ruby Moylan
123 Basic 6 Elements: Zoi Goutis 124
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June 23 - 25, 2023 Patterson Ice Center Sport Director Kelsey Cooper Hosted by: Greater Grand Rapids Figure Skating Club

206 Prelim-Pre-Juv Character Performance: Gwen Blyth

207 No Test Well Balance Freeskate Girls: Anna Stearns

208 Excel Preliminary Girls: Evelyn Appier

209 Excel PrePreliminary Girls: Caroline Foster

210 Excel High Beginner Girls Group A: Morgan Metdepenningen

211 Excel High Beginner Girls Group B: Isabella Locricchio

212 Junior Ladies: Gabriella Irvin

213 Novice Ladies FS: Emilia Nemirovsky

214 Intermediate Ladies FS: Angela Shao

215 Intermediate Men FS: Mikhail Mokhov

216 Open Juvenile Ladies FS: Marcella Bredeweg

217 Juvenile Girls FS: Annabelle Wilkins

218 Preliminary Girls FS: Saerom Jang

221 Senior Ladies Excel: Emma Waibel

222 Junior Ladies Excel: Madilyn LaFever

223 Novice Ladies Excel: Grace Schultz

224 Intermediate Ladies Excel: Madison Lieckfield

225 Intermediate Plus Ladies Excel: Grace Kim

226 Juvenile Girls Excel: Nina Quaglia

227 Juvenile Plus Girls Excel: Grace Campbell

228 Masters Int-Nov Ladies FS: Cassaundra Wroten

229 Adult Gold Ladies FS: Lillian Min

231 Adult Bronze Ladies: Virginia Melnyk

232 Adult High Beginner Men: Kyle Donato

233 Excel Beginner Mixed Group A: Tess Niec

234 Excel Beginner Mixed Group B: Olivia Beard

235 Excel PreJuvenile Girls: Grace MacDonald

Intermediate Compulsory Moves: Matilyn Vogel

FootGolf

June 24, 2023

Royal Scot Golf & Bowl

June 23, 2023

Cedar Chase Golf Club

Sport Director

Not held Summer 2022

2022 Gold Medalists

Boys

10-12: Bronson Schroeder

13-17: Sutton Schroeder

Girls

13-17: Aavra Relich

Men’s

18-29: Conner Hicks

30-49: Matt Noordhoff

50-65: Scott Millar

65+: Jim Jakubowski

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Jon Aron
Golf
Sport Director Bob Wells

Kata

Nage No Mens: Hanna Eid & Nicholar

Wegner

Nage No Womens: Avril Arroyo & Alexia Arroyo

Hockey

June 22 - 25, 2023

Various Venues

Judo

Now held in the Winter Games

Karate

June 24, 2023

Godwin Heights High School

Sport Director

Chad Dameworth

2022 Medalists

Girls

6-7 years - Light: Rana Jean

9-10 years - Light: Rana Jean

11-12 years - Light: Anapuala CernaRivera

11-12 years - Middle: Alejandre

Arellano-Phipps

15-16 years - Middle: Alexia Arroyo

Women

2022 Medalists

Girls

Gold: D2

Silver: D3

Bronze: D6

11U Gold: D4 Silver: D3

Bronze: D6

13U Gold: D3

Silver: D6

Bronze: D8

15U

Gold: D5

Silver: D6

Bronze: D3

18U

Gold: D6

Silver: D3

Bronze: D2

Sport Director

Adult - Novice: Kapish Cheema

Adult - Advanced Light: Haley Beebe

Adult - Advanced Middle: Hitomi

Hashima

Adult - Masters: Ekaterina Petri

Adult - Exhibition: Katelyn Stenberg

Boys

6-7 years - Light: Alihan Ametov

9-10 years - Light: Joseph Taheny

9-10 years - Middle: Colt Schaar

11-12 years - Light: Liam Crowe

13-14 years - Light: Maksim Rybalko

13-14 years - Middle: Henry Crowe

13-14 years - Light Heavy: Maksim

Rybalko

13-14 years - Heavy: Lincoln Berger

Men

Senior - Novice Light: Amir Criswell

Senior - Novice Middle: Tyson Kendall

Senior - Light Heavy: Terrance Johnson

Senior - Heavy: Brock Hueber

Senior - Brown Light: Evan Miller

Senior - Brown Medium: Evan Miller

Senior - Black Middle: Jucoy Battjes

Senior - Black Heavy: Jeff Allen

Masters - Middle: Neil Redding

Masters - Light Heavy: Neil Redding

Masters - Heavy: Neals McIntosh

Hosted by: ProKarate Gand Rapids

Not held Summer 2022

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Brian Lentz

Lacrosse - Girls

June 17 - 18, 2023

Grand Valley State University

Ninja

June 18, 2023 Tri County Ninja

Endurance 9U

Male: Drake Navarro

Female: Emalaine Archer

Endurance 11U

Male: Landen Dubry

Female: Elizabeth Polsgrove

Endurance 13U

Male: Jack Ferguson

Female: Riley Angles

Endurance 15U

Male: Ben Walworth

Sport Director

Sport Director Edward McNulty

Hosted by: Tri County Ninja

2022 Gold Medalists

Speed 7U

Mackenzie Lawler

Hosted by: Grand Valley State University Lacrosse

2022 Medalists

Middle School

Gold: Michigan Mayhem

Silver: Triumph U14

JV

Gold: Cyclones Blue

Silver: True Kzoo Black

Varsity

Gold: Cyclones Blue

Silver: Brumby

Male: Logan Richter

Female: Anabelle Archer

Speed 9U

Male: Drake Navarro

Female: Emalaine Archer

Speed 11U

Male: Landen DuBry

Female: Elizabeth Polsgrove

Speed 13U

Male: Jack Ferguson

Female: Riley Angles

Speed 15U

Male: Ben Walworth

Female: Riley Porter

Speed Adult

Male: Nolan Diesch

Female: Sophia Beaulieu

Speed Masters

Male: Micheal Archer

Endurance 7U

Male: Declan Haggerty

Female: Anabelle Archer

Female: Riley Porter

Endurance Adult

Male: Nolan Diesch

Female: Sophia Beaulieu

Endurance Masters

Male: Micheal Archer

Paintball

June 25, 2023 TC Paintball

Sport Director Rick Steinebach

2022 Medalists

Low Impact

Gold: TCP Micro Machine

Silver: The Woods Ballers

Bronze: JJK

Tru-Beginner

Gold: The Old Farts

Silver: EZ TCP

Bronze: Stilettos and Steel Gold

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Novice

Gold: Free Agents

Silver: TCP Staff Infection

Pickleball

June 9-11

Sport Directors

Mixed Doubles

4.5 : 19+/35+: Dee Geelhood & Adam

Wolfe

4.0 : 19+/35+: Janice Scharich & Drey

Resler

3.5 : 19+/35+: Peter Shani & Daniel

Mannion

3.0 : 19+/35+/50+: Jennifer Senneker & Devin Senneker

5.0 : 19+/35+/50+/60+/70+: Tracey

Flynn & Jason McNulty

3.5 : 50+: Adriane Agria & Dennis

Lechowicz

4.0 : 50+: Lynn Hotchkiss & Richard

Hotchkiss Jr

4.5 : 50+/60+: Tanya Koons & Joe Michalko

3.5 : 60+: Rebecca Afman & Mark Afman

4.0 : 60+: Denise Van De Walle & Roger

Hershberger

3.0-3.5 : 70+: Linda Covey & Bruce

Covey

Men’s Doubles

4.0 : 19+: Jeff Vander Kolk & Quin

Dekraker

3.0-3.5 : 19+/35+: Ben VerWys & Jeff Pocklington

4.0 : 35+: Scott McAllister & John Meyer

4.0 : 50+: Tom Small & Bob Trout

4.5 : 60+: C.T. Hardison & Jon Dault

4.0 : 60+: Keith Frens & Daniel Zwier

3.0-3.5: 70+: David James & Charles

Phelps

4.0-4.5: 70+: Tony Linn & Bruce Covey

Women’s Doubles

3.5 : 19+/35+: Kathryn Breuninger & Crystal Strickland

2022 Medalists

Singles – Men’s

3.5-3.5 : 19+/35+: Adam Thomas

4 : 19+/35+: Jamon Ford

4.5-5.0 : 19+/35+/50+/60+/70+: Jason

McNulty

3.0-5.50 : 50+: Gutek Christopher

4 : 50+/60+: Jay Simon

3.0-3.5 : 60+: Tran Minh

3.0-3.5 : 70+: Grerald Richards

Singles – Women’s

3 : 19+/35+/50+/60+/70+: April

Chernoby

3.5-4.0 : 19+/35+/50+/60+/70+: Tracey

Flynn

Rowing

June 10, 2023

Sport Directors

Hosted by: Grand Rapids Rowing Club

Not held Summer 2022

4.0 : 19+/35+/50+: Stephanie Hino & Kristen Trieu

4.0-4.5 : 19+/35+/50+: Downi Fernburg & Kristin Reinhart

3.5 : 50+: Vicki Heck & Laura Curtin

3.0 : 50+/60+: Susan Flory & Liz

Whitaker

3.5 : 60+: Cindy Montgomery & Theresa

Berry

4.0 : 60+/70+: Sharon Fredricks & Karen

Ruihley

3.5 : 35+: Jenny Druckenmiller & Andrea

Raven

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Belknap Park Hosted by: Grand Rapids Pickleball Club Paul Richards Bob Trout Julie Bennett Ann Christensen

Rugby

June 17, 2023

Roguewood Elementary School

BB Gun, Air Rifle, Air Pistol & .22 Pistol

Shooting Sports Skeet

Shooting Sports

June 24, 2023

Rockford Sportman’s Club

Sport Director

Hosted by: West Michigan Rugby Association

2022 Medalists

Men’s Open

Gold: Lakeshore Dragons

Silver: Catahula Footy Club

Bronze: Dad Bod Gods

Boy’s Under 19

Gold: Lakeshore Dragons

Silver: Catahula Footy Club

Bronze: Dad Bod Gods

June 24, 2023

Grand Rapids Rifle & Pistol Club

Sport Director

Sport Directors

George Mayhak

Dan Vincent

2022 Gold Medalists

20 Gauge 50 Targets

Dan Hakinson

20 Gauge 100 Targets

Joe VanDyke

12 Gauge 50 Targets

2022 Gold Medalists

BB Gun - Four Position

BB1: Alyssa Mertes

BB3: Peter Valladares

3 - Position Air Rifle Sporter Class

Women-Adult: Lauren McLaughlin

Men-Adult: James Mertes

3 - Position Air Rifle - Precision Class

Men - Under 21: Bradan Michalak

Women - Under 21: Paige Michalak

International Air Rifle

Men - Under 21: Bradan Michalak

Women - Under 21: Katheryn Karas

Men- Adult: Cameron Zwart

International Air Pistol

Men - Adult: Pawanjeet Bhullar

Women - Adult: Jordyn Hughes

Men - Under 21: Brennan Laing

Women - Under 21: Mia Kull

Men - 60 and over: Leroy McCormick

.22 Bullseye Pistol

Men - 60 and over: Daniel Kuipers

Women - Adult: Jordyn Hughes

Men - Adult: Lloyd Bourassa

Bill Brown

12 Gauge 100 Targets

Joe VanDyke

Shooting Sports

Small Bore Rifle

June 25, 2023

Rockford Sportman’s Club

Sport Directors

George Mayhak

Dan Vincent

2022 Gold Medalists

13 & Under

Morgan Barthel

14-17

Kyle Barthel

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Shooting Sports

Trap

June 24, 2023

Rockford Sportman’s Club

Softball Girls Fastpitch

June 24-25, 2023

Whistletop Park

Softball Men’s Slowpitch

June 17-18, 2023

June 24-25, 2023

Huff Park Walker City Central Park

Sport Directors

Sport Directors

Darrin Duistermars Dan Parsaca

Sport Directors

George Mayhak

Dan Vincent

New sport in Summer 2023

Hosted by: Blue Chip Softball

2022 Medalists

14U

Gold: 231 Fusion - Tiesworth Silver: Sabercats - Geoghan

16U

Gold: Pickens Softball - Robinson Silver: Rockford Krush - Shanahan

18U

Gold: Outlaws - Mitchell Silver: N MI Elite - Meeker

Hosted by: USA Softball of Michigan

2022 Medalists

Class D

Gold: SmashBros

Silver: GT/Trident Roofing Solutions

Class E

Gold: T-POW Softball

Silver: Rhinos

Class F

Gold: Advanced Wildlife Control

Silver: Fireball 2.0

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Matt Houseman Brad Koch

SwimmingMasters & Youth

100 Yard Free

Boys 9-10: Lucas Hill

Girls 9-10: Angie Vega

Boys 11-12: Ivan McConnell

Girls 11-12: Claire Allison

Boys 13-14: Brady Beauch

Girls 13-14: Carly Krzyzanski

Boys 15-18: Aidan Rush

Girls 15-18: Randi Dudek

Boys 25-29: Tim Szuba

Boys 45-49: Nick Christy

Girls 45-49: Amy Briskey

Boys 70-74: James Holloway

Boys 80-84: Rob Norris

100 Yard IM

Boys 9-10: Bryson Beauch

Girls 9-10: Angie S Vega

Girls 11-12: Claire Allison

Boys 13-14: Isaac Sanders

Girls 13-14: Ayla McCowan

Boys 55-59: Brian Davis

Boys 65-69: Kenneth Danhof

Girls 65-69: Tamara Steil

200 Yard Free

Boys 9-10: Lucas Hill

Girls 9-10: Alayna Brakke

Boys 11-12: Reid Cammet

Boys 13-14: Taylor Eberts

Hosted

2022 Gold Medalists

100 Yard Back

Boys 13-14: Taylor Eberts

Girls 13-14: Carly Krzyzanski

Boys 15-18: Jack Christy

Girls 15-18: Ella Sears

Girls 45-49: Amy Briskey

Boys 55-59: Brian Davis

Boys 65-69: Kenneth Danhof

100 Yard Breast

Girls 9-10: Alayna Brakke

Girls 11-12: Claire Allison

Boys 15-18: Alex Richardson

Girls 15-18: Brooke Shelburne

Boys 13-14: Isaac Sanders

Girls 13-14: Ayla McCowan

Girls 65-69: Tamara Steil

100 Yard Fly

Boys 15-18: Colton Standorf

Girls 15-18: Ella Sears

Boys 15-18: Aidan Rush

Girls 15-18: Taylor Shelburne

Boys 45-49: Nick Christy

Boys 55-59: Brian Davis

Boys 70-74: James Holloway

Boys 80-84: Rob Norris

200 Yard IM

Boys 15-18: Alex Richardson

Girls 15-18: Brooke Shelburne

Girls 65-69: Tamara Steil

25 Yard Back

Boys U8: William Sumnar

Girls U8: Myla Duke

Boys 30-34: Robert Malnight

Girls 35-39: Stacie Carr

25 Yard Breast

Boys U8: Roman Riha

Girls U8: Myla Duke

Boys 45-49: Nick Christy

Girls 65-69: Tamara Steil

25 Yard Fly

Boys U8: Tysen Lewis

Girls 35-39: Stacie Carr

Boys 45-49: Paul Allison

Boys 65-69: Kenneth Danhof

25 Yard Free

Boys U8: Roman Riha

Girls U8: Myla Duke

Girls 35-39: Stacie Carr

Boys 45-49: Nick Christy

Boys 80-84: Rob Norris

50 Yard Back

Boys 9-10: Christopher Vega

Girls 9-10: Aubrey Eberts

Boys 11-12: Reid Cammet

Girls 11-12: Mollie Stanbuagh

Boys 25-29: Tim Szuba

Boys 30-34: Robert Malnight

Girls 45-49: Amy Briskey

Boys 65-69: Kenneth Danhof

Boys 70-74: James Holloway

Boys 13-14: Cooper Otto

50 Yard Breast

Boys 9-10: Bryson Beauch

Girls 9-10: Angie Vega

Girls 11-12: Claire Allison

Boys 13-14: Henry Sneller

Girls 13-14: Alexia Brakke

Boys 15-18: Landon Gardner

Boys 25-29: Tim Szuba

Boys 45-49: Paul Allison

Girls 65-69: Tamara Steil

Boys 70-74: James Holloway

50 Yard Fly

Boys 9-10: Bryson Beauch

Girls 9-10: Aubrey Eberts

Boys 11-12: Reid Cammet

Girls 11-12: Scarlett Robertson

Boys 13-18: Isaac Sanders

Girls 13-18: Ayla McCowan

Boys 25-29: Tim Szuba

Girls 35-39: Stacie Carr

Boys 45-49: Paul Allison

Boys 65-69: Kenneth Danhof

50 Yard Free

Boys U8: Roman Riha

Girls U8: Myla Duke

Boys 9-10: Bryson Beauch

Girls 9-10: Angie S Vega

Boys 11-12: Reid Cammet

Girls 11-12: Mollie Stanbuagh

Boys 13-14: Graeden Standorf

Girls 13-14: Ayla McCowan

Boys 15-18: Alex Richardson

Girls 15-18: Ella Sears

Boys 25-29: Tim Szuba

Girls 35-39: Stacie Carr

Boys 45-49: Paul Allison

Boys 70-74: James Holloway

Boys 80-84: Rob Norris

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June 24, 2023 Northview High School Aquatic Center Sport Directors Suann Foust Terri Eudy by: North Kent Aquatic Team

500 Yard Free

Boys 15-18: Landon Gardner

Girls U10: Whitlee Duke

Boys 13-14: Brendan Roberts

Girls 13-14: Carly Krzyzanski

Boys 30-34: Robert Malnight

Girls 35-39: Stacie Carr

Girls 45-49: Amy Briskey

Boys 55-59: Brian Davis

Girls 65-69: Tamara Steil

Boys 70-74: James Holloway

Boys 80-84: Rob Norris

Tae Kwon Do

June 24, 2023

Sport Directors

Lemon Williams Randy Wrona

Hosted by:

World Class Tae Kwon Do

2022 Gold Medalists

Board Breaking

Black Belt: Chad Akers

Black Belt: Shotaro Hakoyama

Black Belt: Rylan Jensen

Black Belt: Graeson Lawrence

Black Belt: Lance Miller

Black Belt: Charlotte Moxon

Black Belt: George Parsons

Black Belt: Anthony Piotrowski

Black Belt: Richie Ramirez Pablo

Blue/Brown Belt: Ian Braybrook

Blue/Brown Belt: Oliver Manning

Blue/Brown Belt: Lily McCarty

Blue/Brown Belt: Matthew Wilson

Green/Purple Belt: Max Benedict

Green/Purple Belt: Ellianna Osborn

Red Belt: Robert Hughes

Red Belt: Calihan Janowiak

Red Belt: Hudson Jenkins

Red Belt: Mckenna Sanford

Red Belt: Teo Sequeira

Red Belt: Robert Wakefield

Silver Belt: Roland Sortor

Forms

Black Belt: Christian Benedict

Black Belt: Krysta Cashen

Black Belt: Ann Cunningham

Black Belt: Michael Droste

Black Belt: Shotaro Hakoyama

Black Belt: Mike Jenkins

Black Belt: Rylan Jensen

Black Belt: Charlotte Moxon

Black Belt: Lesile Provost

Black Belt: John Purdue

Black Belt: Alexander Repp

Black Belt: Elisabeth Repp

Black Belt: Rachel Scholz

Black Belt: Jakob Selph

Black Belt: Jeff Selph

Blue/Brown Belt: Anika Botma

Blue/Brown Belt: Dylan EnriquezMartinez

Blue/Brown Belt: Lily McCarty

Blue/Brown Belt: Bradley Tator

Blue/Brown Belt: Matthew Wilson

Green/Purple Belt: Cole Burling

Green/Purple Belt: Dominick Flasck

Green/Purple Belt: Vanness Lin

Green/Purple Belt: Lucas Osborn

Green/Purple Belt: Clara Peacock

Green/Purple Belt: Savannah Riggs

Green/Purple Belt: Sebastian Salinas

Green/Purple Belt: Daniel Selph

Green/Purple Belt: Elizabeth Stapert

Green/Purple Belt: Jacqueline Tran

Green/Purple Belt: Anna Wibalda

Red Belt: Isaac Bannister

Red Belt: Brandy Buhmann

Red Belt: Ayutthaya Farnsworth

Red Belt: Sydney Graham-Roberts

Red Belt: Jackson Heyboer

Red Belt: Robert Hughes

Red Belt: Hudson Jenkins

Red Belt: Arionna Thomas

Red Belt: Pyper VanderWilp

Red Belt: Robert Wakefield

Red Belt: Jessica West

White Belt: Carson Boersma

White Belt: Ethan Boersma

White Belt: Kristi Chipman

White Belt: Benjamin Goldstein

White Belt: Evangeline Robarge

White Belt: Leonardo Sifontes

White Belt: Cole VanGessel

Yellow/Orange Belt: Keirra Stoutjesdyk

Yellow/Orange Belt: Dominic Benedict

Yellow/Orange Belt: Vivien Bony

Yellow/Orange Belt: Sarai Burdick

Yellow/Orange Belt: David Chipman

Yellow/Orange Belt: Luke Fann

Yellow/Orange Belt: Calvin Herrboldt

Yellow/Orange Belt: Clarence

Herrboldt

Yellow/Orange Belt: Edward Honora

Yellow/Orange Belt: Peter Honore

Yellow/Orange Belt: Heather Hughes

Yellow/Orange Belt: Daniel Peacock

Yellow/Orange Belt: Arabella Stapert

Yellow/Orange Belt: Aileny Tenorio

Yellow/Orange Belt: Eesha

Umachandran

Yellow/Orange Belt: Xander Walstra

Yellow/Orange Belt: Kenneth Westrate

Yellow/Orange Belt: Joseph

Whetstone

Yellow/Orange Belt: Randi Williams

Sparring

Black Belt: Chad Akers

Black Belt: Christian Benedict

Black Belt: Ana GonzAilez

Black Belt: Shotaro Hakoyama

Black Belt: Matthew Holland

Black Belt: Graeson Lawrence

Black Belt: Marcus Myers

Black Belt: Leslie Provost

Black Belt: John Purdue

Black Belt: Alexander Repp

Black Belt: Elisabeth Repp

Blue/Brown Belt: Tucker Abbott

Blue/Brown Belt: Anika Botma

Blue/Brown Belt: Elton Bunting

Blue/Brown Belt: Wyatt Langford

Blue/Brown Belt: Oliver Manning

Blue/Brown Belt: Patricia Tubbs

Green/Purple Belt: Ayva Bryan

Green/Purple Belt: Elaina Gates

Green/Purple Belt: Lucas Osborn

Green/Purple Belt: Sebastian Salinas

Green/Purple Belt: Daniel Selph

Green/Purple Belt: Elizabeth Stapert

Green/Purple Belt: Anna Wibalda

Green/Purple Belt: Jeremy Wibalda

Red Belt: Brandy Buhmann

Red Belt: Trystan Buhmann

Red Belt: Presley David

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Aquinas College

Red Belt: Cillian Dugan

Red Belt: Levi Elebaas

Red Belt: Ayutthaya Farnsworth

Red Belt: Calihan Janowiak

Red Belt: Peyton McMeekan

Red Belt: Brock Peterson

Red Belt: Kadence Renkema

Red Belt: Tim Stapert

Red Belt: Pyper VanderWilp

White Belt: Joseph Brickley

White Belt: Connor O’Toole

Yellow/Orange Belt: Vivien Bony

Yellow/Orange Belt: Alyssa Cox

Yellow/Orange Belt: Timmy Phillips

TennisAdult & Youth

June 23 - 25, 2023

Girl’s 14 & under: Sophie Burns

Girl’s 16 & under: Anna Grace Dickinson

Girl’s 18 & under: Megan Blake

Doubles

Boys 18 & Under: Karsten Patel and Nicholas Jen

Girls 18 & Under: Isabella Paul and Ryan Morey

Men’s Combo 7.0 Open: Robert Williams and Robert Lotzar

Men’s Combo 8.0 Open: Benjamin Knoester and Justin Brickey

Men’s Combo 9.0 Open: Jonah Gilmore and Austin Becksvoort

Mixed 18 & Under: Tanner Warners and Ryan Morey

Mixed Combo 7.0 Open: Patrick Irish and Jasmine Irish

Mixed Combo 8.0 Open: Daniel Huan and Olivia Wolfe

Mixed Combo 9.0 Open: Aaron Pokorzynski and Gwynevere Denbleyker

Women’s 6.0 Open: Susan Green and Claudia Watkins

Women’s 8.0 Open: Dina Price and Mindy Koschmann

Track & Field

East

June 24, 2023

High School

Sport Directors

2022 Gold Medalists

Singles

Men’s 3.0 Open: Gary Arp

Men’s 3.5 Open: Kim Jungwoo

Men’s 4.0 Open: Paul Sedlacek

Men’s 4.5 Open: Tyler Stafford

Boy’s 12 & under: Jonah Brieve

Boy’s 14 & under: Jacob Plaskewicz

Boy’s 16 & under: Thomas Kling

Boy’s 18 & under: Tanner Segraves

Girl’s 12 & under: Evelyn Gingras

2022 Gold Medalists

100 Meter Dash

Boys

6 & Under: Noah Sanders

7-9 Years: Maddox Morphey

10-11 Years: Jaden Jackson

12-13 Years: Jason Mcghee II

14-16 Years: Cameron Steury

Girls

6 & Under: Mekaila McDonald

7-9 Years: Lauren O’Neal

10-11 Years: Brooklyn Marshall

12-13 Years: Logan Richardson

14-16 Years: Emma Goring

Men’s

17-19 Years: Avery Engel

20-24 Years: Noah Stallworth

25-29 Years: Dion Goliday

30-34 Years: Hunter Charneski

35-39 Years: Andy Homan

45-49 Years: Matthew Sherman

50-54 Years: Greg Cook

55-59 Years: John Campell

Women’s

17-19 Years: Kayla Cunningham

50-54 Years: Ruth Kramer

65-69 Years: Carole Jackson

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Kentwood Dave Emeott Don Passenger Hope College Dewitt Tennis Center Sport Director Chris Wilton Hosted by: USTA Midwest Western Michigan

100 Meter Hurdles

Girls

12-13 Years: Allison Gardner

14-16 Years: Alana Bracey

Women’s

17-19 Years: Isabella Kangas

200 Meter Dash

Girls

6 & Under: Mekaila McDonald

7-9 Years: Lauren O’Neal

10-11 Years: Marshall Brooklyn

12-13 Years: Logan Richardson

14-16 Years: Emma Goring

Women’s

17-19 Years: Soleil Moore

25-29 Years: Kelsey Britton

35-39 Years: Sarah Porter

50-54 Years: Ruth Kramer

65-69 Years: Carole Jackson

200 Meter Hurdles

Girls

10-11 Years: Brooklyn Marshall

12-13 Years: Taryn Jones

300 Meter Hurdles

Girls

14-16 Years: Mazie Robison

3200 Meter Run

Boys

12-13 Years: Chase Sherman

Girls

12-13 Years: Allison Gardner

Women’s

45-49 Years: Stacy Gardner

Men’s

17-19 Years: Christopher Suarez

80-84 Years: Norm Boeve

400 Meter Dash

Girls

6 & Under: Emma Gardner

7-9 Years: June York

12-13 Years: Autumn Johnson

14-16 Years: Kennadi Galy

Women’s

25-29 Years: Kelsey Britton

35-39 Years: Ashley Tukes-Karnick

65-69 Years: Lenadra Funk

4x100 Meter Relay

Girls

7-9 Years: Lydia Hinkle, Lauren O’Neal, Julia Saavedra and Layla Williams

14-16 Years: Madelyn Andrews, Kennadi Galy, Mazie Robinson and Emma Goring

Women’s

17-19 Years: Kayla Cunningham, Kamiya Williams, Cassidy Bowden and Darcy Dorris.

55 Meter Dash

Boys

6 & Under: Noah Sanders

7-9 Years: Roman Mills

10-11 Years: Micheal Holland Jr.

12-13 Years: Jason Mcghee II

14-16 Years: Cameron Steury

Girls

6 & Under: Unique Grisby

7-9 Years: Giselle Stovall

10-11 Years: Carmen Hoppough

12-13 Years: Stella York

14-16 Years: Layna Cardella

Men’s

30-34 Years: Hunter Charneski

45-49 Years: Scott Chapman

50-54 Years: Greg Cook

55-59 Years: John Campell

60-64 Years: Mark McBroom

65-69 Years: Mark Jakubowski

75-79 Years: Ralph Wallace

80-84 Years: Norm Boeve

56 Meter Dash Boys

6 & Under: Bryson Battani

7-9 Years: Payton Battani

Girls

6 & Under: Mila Battani

55 Meter Hurdles

Boys

14-16 Years: Aaryn Stallworth

Girls

7-9 Years: Arrianna Kline

10-11 Years: Brooklyn Marchall

12-13 Years: Taryn Jones

14-16 Years: Lynnae Podolak

Men’s

65-69 Years: Ernie Snodgrass

800 Meter Run

Girls

10-11 Years: Kate Hulin

12-13 Years: Gwen Aupperlee

14-16 Years: Adrienne Fluette

Women’s

35-39 Years: Ashley Tukes-Karnick

65-69 Years: Deborah Feltz

Discus Throw

Girls

10-11 Years: Magdelena Kandt

12-13 Years: Reagan Styes

14-16 Years: Kayla Harris

Women’s

17-19 Years: Janessa Shepard

55-59 Years: Karen Myers

65-69 Years: Carole Jackson

Hammer Throw

Girls

14-16 Years: Faith Moore

Women’s

17-19 Years: Allie Miller

25-29 Years: Samantha Haddad

55-59 Years: Karen Myers

65-69 Years: Carole Jackson

High Jump

Girls

14-16 Years: Nevaeh Branson

Women’s

17-19 Years: Isabella Kangas

25-29 Years: Bethany VanEck

Javelin Throw

Girls

6 & Under: Mila Battani

7-9 Years: Brielle Dandridge

10-11 Years: Kandt Magdelena

12-13 Years: Reagan Styles

14-16 Years: Lydia Forgacs

Women’s

17-19 Years: Grace Brenner

55-59 Years: Karen Myers

Long Jump

Girls

6 & Under: Unique Grisby

7-9 Years: Brielle Dandridge

10-11 Years: Khalia Stevenson

12-13 Years: Avery Hoppough

14-16 Years: Ashley Richburg

Pole Vault

Girls

14-16 Years: Evie Mathis

17-19 Years: Cassidy Bowden

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Shot Put

Girls

7-9 Years: Janessa Flowers

10-11 Years: Magdelena Kandt

12-13 Years: Marissa Ainsworth

14-16 Years: Faith Moore

17-19 Years: Grace Brenner

Women’s

40-44 Years: Nicole Wetzel

55-59 Years: Karen Myers

65-69 Years: Carole Jackso

Water Skiing

June 17 - 18, 2023

West Shore Water Ski

M2: Austin Bykerk

M3: Scott Sedgley

M4: Scott Dobrowolski

M5: Peter Brandinger

M7: John Marshall

W1: Rachael Anderson

W2: Taylor Dutcher

W3: Jamie Nightingalewarner

Trick

B2: Rhett Bucher

B3: Wyatt Bucher

B4: Coltin Bucher

M1: Andrew Dicks

M2: Jack Phillipson

M3: Scott Sedgley

M4: Brent Overmire

M5: Steve Versluis

M8: Raplh Pesek

W1: Olivia Morea

W2: Taylor Dutcher

W7: Beth Pesek

Volleyball Grass

Junly 15, 2023 Grand Valley State University

Sport Directors

June 24 - 25, 2023

Cornerstone University

Sport Directors

Kevin Krebs

Ronda Krebs

Hosted by: Michigan Youth Wrestling Association - West Region Staff

Not held in Summer 2022

2022 Gold Medalists

Jump

B3: Wyatt Bucher

B4: Coltin Bucher

M1: Andrew Dicks

M2: Jack Phillipson

M3: Scott Sedgley

M4: Dean Hubbard

M5: Steve Versluis

W1: Sonja Konzen

W2: Taylor Dutcher

Slalom

B2: Rhett Bucher

B3: Wyatt Bucher

B4: Coltin Bucher

G1: Delaney Overmire

M1: Andrew Dicks

Hosted by: Grand Valley State University

Volleyball

New sport in Summer 2023

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Sport Director Brent Overmire
Wrestling Indoor
Jason Johnson Joey Cha

Event Schedule

June 9

June 10

June 11

June 17

June 18

Pickleball

Rowing

Bowling

Archery 3D

Lacrosse - Girls

Softball - Mens Slowpitch

Water Skiing

Ninja

Rugby

June 22

June 23

June 24

June 25

Baseball

Hockey

Bocce Ball

Cricket

Figure Skating

Tennis (Adult & Youth)

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5K
Golf
Opening Ceremony

Archery FITA

Basketball

Disc Golf

Softball - Girls Fastpich

Softball - Mens Slowpitch

Boxing

BB Gun, Air Rifle, Air Pistol & .22

Pistol

FootGolf

Karate

Skeet - Shooting

Trap - Shooting

Swimming

Tae Kwon Do

Tennis (Para/ Wheelchair)

Track & Field

Paintball

Field Hockey

Volleyball - Grass

Small Bore Rifle

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Winter Games

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Winter Games Sponsors

Title Sponsor

Gold Sponsor

Silver Sponsor

Bronze Sponsor

Supporting Sponsor

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Thank you to our

Opening Ceremony

February 10, 2023

Marquette Mountain Resort

Sponsored by Northern Michigan University

Opening Ceremony, sponsored by Northern Michigan University, highlighted the amazing athletes competing that weekend while honoring some Upper Peninsula figures. TV-19 was live and broadcasted the event, which started with the parade of athletes donning American flags and marching through the large NMU Wildcat head.

Michigan Paralympian, John Kusku, lead the crowd in the oath of athletes. Following the oath of athletes, Nick Baumgartner, a 2022 Olympic gold medalist, spoke to the attendees and got them ready for the weekend of sports. In partnership with Krist Oil, Baumgartner led the crowd in honoring veterans and awarded a challenge coin to Jim Provost on stage. Provost served in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1965 to 1969 and has dedicated his time to helping veterans and the youth sports community in the Upper Peninsula since leaving the Marine Corps.

The Marquette Mountain ski patrol carried the torch from the top of the mountain to the hands of Nick Baumgartner, where he lit the cauldron, signaling the start of the Games. A stunning fireworks show capped off a great night and started a fantastic weekend.

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Sport Profiles

Women’s - Senior: Annaleise Tripp

Men’s - Senior: Gregory Scherer

Compound-Para

Boys - U15: Charlie Parini

Recurve

Archery Indoor

February 18-19, 2023

West Michigan Archery Center

Boys - Yeoman: Liam Peterson

Girls - U13: Rose Konrad

Boys - U13: Darren Lee

Girls - U15: Emma Reed

Boys - U15: Collin Fields

Women’s - U18: Mae Rydingsward

Women’s - U21: Peyton Segard

Men’s - U21: Nemo Liu

Women’s - 50+ Years: Kristina Kornoely

Men’s - 50+ Years: Jim Daniel

Women’s - 60+ Years: Elizabeth

Ginebaugh

Women’s - Senior: Mikayla Vernom

Men’s - Senior: David Kurylo

Basketball

February 25-26, 2023 West Catholic High School NorthPointe Christian

Badminton

Hosted by:

2023 Gold Medal Winners

Barebow

Boys - U15: Benjamin McPherson

Men’s - U18: Jacob Kabelman

Men’s - 50+ Years: Steve Oakley

Men’s - 60+ Years: Len Agosta

Men’s - 70+ Years: Bob Shaffer

Women’s - Senior: Kristina Pruccoli

Men’s - Senior: Ryan Davis

Compound

Boys - Yeoman: Carter Badour

Girls - U13: Kaylen Tallmadge

Boys - U13: Jacob Every

Boys - U15: Victor Konrad

Girls - U15: Isabella Nelson

Women’s - U18: Alessia McGivern

Men’s - U18: Jackson Ratajczak

Women’s - U21: Abigail Lindholm

Men’s - U21: Connor Courtney

Women’s - 50+ Years: Jennifer

Courtney

Men’s - 50+ Years: Joel Semans

Women’s - 60+ Years: Sheryl Mull

Men’s - 60+ Years: Mitch Mull

Men’s - 70+ Years: Jeff DeRegnaucourt

2023 Gold Medal Winners

Results coming soon.

Sport Directors

Hosted by:

2023 Medalists

Boys 4/5th Grade

Gold: CP Thunder

Silver: EGR

Boys 6th Grade

Gold: Wyoming

Silver: Westside

Boys 7th Grade

Gold: Squire Squad

Silver: WM Lakers

Boys 8th Grade

Gold: Zee-Town

Silver: EGR

Girls 5th Grade

Gold: BC Waffelz

Silver: Jenison

Girls 6th Grade

Gold: Wyoming

Silver: KN Ballers

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Sport Director Elizabeth Ginebaugh West Michigan Archery Center Gary Wilfong Jr Todd Schenck HCAYB/AYBT Basketball Tournaments March 11, 2023 SPARC Arena Sport Director Raghu Ravipati

Girls 7th Grade

Gold: Shelby Silver: MBA

Girls 7/8th Grade

Gold: Kent City Silver: Wyoming

February 11, 2023 River Rock Lanes and Banquet Center

Bowling Grand Rapids

March 5, 2023

Girls 11 & Under: Sophie Mahoski

Girls 12-15 Years: Hailey Smail

Boys 12-15 Years: Killaen Ryan

Women 16-19 Years: Kirsten LaMere

Men 20-34 Years: Lucas Solka

Women 35-54 Yeears: Karly Billings

Men 35-54 Years: Billy Simmons

Men 55+ Years: Bob Fleury

Men’s Adaptive/SOMI: Jaesen Peterson

Women’s Adaptive/SOMI: Breanna Bahrman

Women’s Adaptive/SOMI: Deni Bowen

2023

Girls 11 & Under: Penny Harnish

Boys 11 & Under: Ex Ingles

Girls 12-15 Years: Sofia DeLuccia

Boys 12-15 Years: Ben Slagter

Women 16-19 Years: Kadence Bottrall

Men 16-19 Years: Seth Parrow

Women 20-34 Years: Emily Witt

Men 20-34 Years: Tyler Miller

Women 35-54 Years: Shaunna Bottrall

Men 35-54 Years: Bryan Russel

Women 55+ Years: Sally Grochowaslski

Men 55+ Years: Randy McNees

18, 2023

2023

Junior

Female U15: Emma Dykstra

Male U15: Liam Wierzba

Female 15-16: Mylie Kelly

Male 15-16: Olin Kasperowicz

Male 17-19: Elijah Klee

Senior

Male U20: Josh Kerr

Female 20-29: Mandy Paull

Male 20-29: Zach Goldberg

Female 30-39: Rebecca Davis

Male 30-39: Sean Newmister

Female 40-49: Sarah Newmister

Male 40-49: Kevin Tarras

Female 50-59: Deanna Spencer

Male 50-59: Glenn Goodman

Female 60-69: Wendy Blogg Anderson

Male 60-69: John Gravlin

Male 70+: Ken Dawson

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Gold Medal Winners 2023 Gold Medal Winners Gold Medal Winners Spectrum Lanes Sport Director Eric Bottrall
Bowling Marquette
Sport Director Clay Sandberg
Cross Country Skiing Freestyle
February Forbush Corner Sport Director Ann Wager

Cross Country Skiing - Nordic

February 19, 2023

Hanson Hills

Sport Director

Justin Andre

2023 Gold Medal Winners

Female

20-29: Mandy Paull

30-39: Rebecca Davis

40-49: Sarah Newmister

50-59: Deanna Spencer

60-69: Wendy Anderson

Male

20-29: Samuel Fay

30-39: Michael Davis

40-49: Josh Greenberg

50-59: Dennis Paull

60-69: John Gravlin

70-79: Ken Dawson

Cross Country Skiing Marquette

February 12, 2023

Suicide Hill Ski Bowl

Sport Director

Richard Ziegler

Hosted by: Ishpeming Ski Club

2023 Gold Medal Winners

5km Classic

Men’s 20-30 Years: Elliot Prusi

Boys 15-16 Years: Charles Halonen

Boys 13-14 Years: Elliott Isaacson

Men’s 40+ Years: Matt Smock

Men’s Adaptive: John Kusku

Girls 15-16 Years: Maija Rourke

Women’s 40+ Years: Nancy Uschold

Girls 13-14 Years: Ava Polkinghorne

Women’s 17-20 Years: Lucille Ampe

1km Adaptive

Boys 15-16 Years: Bennett Johnston

Women’s 17-20 Years: Julie Johnson

5km Skate

Girls 15-16 Years: Monet Argeropoulos

Women’s 17-20 Years: Elodie Malherbe

Girls 13-14 Years: Ella Fure

Girls U12: Evelyn Grant

Boys 13-14 Years: Henry Plummer

Boys 15-16 Years: James Kreag

Men’s 17-20 Years: Evan Sysko

10km Skate

Men’s 40+ Years: Mark Churchill

Men’s 17-20 Years: Victor Hart

Women’s 40+ Years: Nancy Uschold

Curling

February 10, 2023

Lakeview Arena

Sport Director

Barry Greenleaf

Hosted by: Marquette Curling Club

2023 Medalists

Gold: Nicolette

Silver: UP State Bank

Bronze: Range Bank

February 18, 2023

Diamond Hall

Sport Director

2023 Medalists

Men’s Doubles

Gold: Luke Dopson & Chris Postma

Silver: Peter Dopson & Donnavan

Anaman

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Darts
Christi Osmolinski

Safety

Respect Integrity Excellence

sponsor of the Meijer State Games of Michigan Adopt an Athlete

Proud

Disc Golf

February 18, 2023

Earle Brewer Park

Mixed Pro Open

Men’s: Derek Ballou

Pro Open

Women’s: Caryn Ballou

Figure Skating

February 11 - 12, 2023

Berry Events Center

Fencing

February 4, 2023 West Michigan

Hosted by: Grand Rapids Dogs of Disc

2023 Gold Medal Winners

Amateur 1

Mixed: Jacob Hart

Women’s: Emmalee Tourchette

Amateur 2

Mixed: Luke Conway

Women’s: Ashley Spicher

Amateur 3

Mixed: Jake Szymanski

Amateur 4

Mixed: Logan Armstrong

Amateur 40+

Mixed: Douglas Smith

Amateur 50+

Mixed: Ronald Collins

Amateur 60+

Mixed: Scott Adkins

Amateur 65+

Mixed: Jeffrey Wilcox

Junior U18

Mixed: Ethan Stelter

2023 Gold Medal Winners

Senior Mixed Epee

Maxwell Gohsman

Senior Women’s Epee

Inga Cho

Y12 Mixed Foil

Aiden Zmuda

Senior Mixed Foil

Brett VanBuren

Senior Women’s Foil

Inga Cho

Senior Mixed Saber

Alex Colwell

Hosted by: Marquette Figure Skating Club

2023 Gold Medal Winners

Compulsory Moves

Basic 1 Elements : Shawn Anderson

Basic 2 Elements : Jayde Gobert

Basic 3 Elements : Gwendolyn Grawien

Basic 4 Elements : Brielle Stromberg

Basic 5 Elements : Natalee Lemmons

Basic 6 Elements : EmmaLee Helsten

Beginner Jumps A: Madelyn Dickson

Beginner Jumps B: Sutton Gwaltney

Excel Beginner A: Madelyn Dickson

Excel Beginner B: Josephine Mervar

Excel Preliminary : Addyson Harsla

Excel Preliminary : Vayda Barber

Free Skate 1 CM : Sarah Busscher

Free Skate 4 CM : RaeLeigh Neaves

High Beginner Jumps : Hannah Johnston

Pre-Free Skate CM : Brianna Smith

Pre-Juvenile Jumps : Elisa Delene

Pre-Juvenile MITF : Taylor Forvilly

Preliminary Jums : Ela Wilson

Preliminary Spins : Evalyn Coon

Pre-Preliminary Jumps A: Addyson

Harsla

Pre-Preliminary Jumps B: Vayda Barber

Snowplow Sam Elements : Brooke Johnson

Free Skating

Basic 1 Program : Ainsley Ouimette

Basic 2 Program : Jayde Gobert

Basic 3 Program A: Eleanor Noe

Basic 3 Program B: Madison Abernathy

Basic 4 Program A: Caden Gylock

Basic 4 Program B: Brielle Stromberg

Basic 5 Program : Natalee Lemmons

Basic 6 Program A: EmmaLee Helsten

Basic 6 Program B: Ava Gylock

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Sport Director Brandon Sorenson Fencing Academy Sport Director Barb Nemecek Sport Director Kay Larson

Bronze Solo Pattern Dance - Hickory

Hoedown : Hailey Greenleaf

Excel Beginner C: Annabelle Noe

Excel Beginner A: Natalie Van

Excel Beginner B: Sutton Gwaltney

Excel High Beginner : Reese Gwaltney

Excel Intermediate : Maggie Martin

Excel Juvenile : Jamie Hendrickson

Excel Pre-Juvenile Plus : Harper Pool

Excel Preliminary A: Kylee Shields

Excel Preliminary B: Deborah Knapp

Excel Pre-Preliminary A: Charlotte Frenz

Excel Pre-Preliminary B: Vayda Barber

Excel-Pre Juvenile : Ellyce Doenier

Free Skate 1 Program : Jordyn Neaves

Free Skate 4 Program : Raeleigh Neaves

Pre-Free Skate Program : Brianna Smith

Pre-Gold Solo Pattern Dance - Paso

Double : Samantha Korpi

Pre-Silver Solo Pattern Dance -

Fourteenstep : Harper Pool

Performance Showcase

No Test Character A: Skylar Pirlot

No Test Character B: Ivy Pomeroy

No Test Comedic : Alex Gensch

Open Juvenile Character : Harper Pool

Preliminary Emotional : Evalyn Coon

Pre-Preliminary Character : Vayda

Barber

Pre-Preliminary Comedic : Sophie

Hoffman

Judo

February 18, 2023

Kroc Center

Karate

February 18, 2023

East Rockford Middle School

Hosted by: Michigan JUDO

soon.

Adult Kata Novice: Murry Sherman

Kata Adult Advanced: Brian Newberry

Kata Adult Grand Champion Weapons

Black Belt: Carson McKay

Kata Adult Senior: Tim Scobey

Kata Grand Champion: Jeff Wilson

Kata Kids 12-14 Advanced: Kan Colic

Kata Kids 12-14 Novice: Sreyas Murmu

Kata Kids 15-17 Advanced: Phillip Golden

Kata Kids 5-8 Advanced: Finley Hyvarinen

Kata Kids 5-8 Novice: Wyatt lambert

Kata Kids 9-11 Advanced: Molly Butler

Kata Kids 9-11 Novice: Emme Smith

Kata Kids Black Belt: Dejan Malcic

Kata Mens Adult Black Belt: Steve Miller

Kata Mens Adult Weapons Black: Carson McKay

Kata Mens Black Belt Seniors: Jeff Wilson

Kata Mens Senior Weapons Black: Jeff Wilson

Kata Weapons Adult Advance: Sarah Hyvarinen

Kata Weapons Adult Novice: Murry Sherman

Kata Weapons Adult Senior: Tim Scobey

Kata Weapons Kids 12-14 Advanced: Kan Colic

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2023 Gold Medal Winners Results coming 2023 Gold Medal Winners Sport Director Jim Murray Sport Director Jon Ruiter

Kata Weapons Kids 12-14 Novice: Elanor

Clark

Kata Weapons Kids 15-17 Advanced:

Phillip Golden

Kata Weapons Kids 6-8 Advanced:

Abigail Freier

Kata Weapons Kids 6-8 Novice: Wyatt

Lumbert

Kata Weapons Kids 9-11 Black Belt: Ben

Visser

Kata Weapons Kids 9-11 Novice:

Savannah Risch

Kata Weapons Kids Black Belt: Dejan

Malcic

Kata Womens Adult Weapons: Kristyn

Reinecke

Kata Womens Advanced and Black Belt: Sheryl Wheihl

Men Sparring Black Belt: William

Kristalyn

Mens Black Belt Seniors: Eddie

Mens Sparring Adult Advanced: Joe

Crowley

Mens Sparring Adult Novice: Brian Bernt

Mens Sparring Senior Advanced: Joe

Crowley

Sparring Grand Champion: Eddie

Sparring Kids 12-14 Advanced: Kan Colic

Sparring Kids 12-14 Novice: Atticus

Johnson

Sparring Kids 12-14 Novice: Landon

Helmer

Sparring Kids 15-17 Advanced: Dejan

Malcic

Sparring Kids 5-8 Advanced: Finley

Hyvarinen

Sparring Kids 5-8 Novice: Gabe Pizzo

Sparring Kids 9-11 Advanced: Molly

Butler

Sparring Kids 9-11 Blackbelt: Ben Visser

Sparring Kids 9-11 Novice: Gabriel

Hobbs-Geron

Weapons Kids 9-11 Advanced: Vaishant

Chowdhary

Womens Spararing Black Belt: Kristyn

Reinecke

Womens Sparring Adult Novice: Sarah

Hyvarinen

February 11-12, 2023

February 11-12, 2023

Boys Youth: Thomas Matthews

Girls Youth: Morgan Matthews

Mens Adult: Rich Matthews

Boys 7U: Brendan Phillips

Girls 7U: Sadie Rosencrantz

Boys 9U: Cole Wyatt

Girls 9U: Anabelle Archer

Boys 11U: Landen DuBry

Girls 11U: Emalaine Archer

Boys 13U: Charlie Bravender

Girls 13U: Devon Dietrich

Men’s Adult: Brady Flaishans

Men’s Masters: Michael Archer

Men’s Top Flight: Nolan Diesch

Women’s Top Flight: Juliet Zink

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2023 Gold Medal Winners 2023 Gold Medal Winners
Luge
Upper Peninsula Luge Club Sport Director Robb Cookman
Ninja
Tri-County Ninja Sport Director Edward McNulty
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Shooting Sports

Ron Carr

Memorial: Pistol

2023

Ski & Snowboard

February 10-11, 2023

Marquette Mountain Resort

Sport Directors

16-17 Years

Female : Annie Collins

18-24 Years

Female Snowboarding: Olivia Rook

Male Skiing: Sam Seven

Male Snowboarding: Maximus Jordan

30-39 Years

Male Ski and Snow: John Steininger

40-49 Years

Male : Brandon Goney

50-59 Years

Female Skiing: Susie Weber

Rail Jam

12 & Under

Male Ski: Lake Skytta

Male Snowboard: Jack Armstrong

13-15 Years

Male Ski: Joel Martin

Male Snowboard: Kody Sampey

16-17 Years

2023 Gold Medal Winners

Centerfire Pistol Two Hand

Unsupported Any Sight

George Gustafson

Centerfire Pistol Two Hand

Unsupported Iron Sight

George Gustafson

.22 Pistol One Hand Unsupported Any Sight

Steve Slee

.22 Pistol One Hand Unsupported Iron Sight

Cliff Roesler

.22 Pistol Two Hand Unsupported Any Sight

Aidan Dunn

.22 Pistol Two Hand Unsupported Iron SighT

George Gustafson

Centerfire Pistol One Hand

Unsupported Any Sight

Daniel Kuipers

Centerfire Pistol One Hand

Unsupported Iron Sight

Todd Roy

by:

Male Ski: Corbin Grim

Male Snowboard: Tyler Watson

18+ Years

Male Ski: Zeke King

Male Snowboard: Grant Koster

Female Ski: Rose Jacksone

Slalom

12 & Under

Female: Sophie Coxon

Male: Henry Blaksmith

13-15 Years

Female: Jillian Starr

Male: Lucas Ballard

16-17 Years

2023 Gold Medal Winners

Boardercross / Ski

12 & Under

Male Skiing: Tess Weber

Male Skiing: Danny Staff

Male Snowboarding: Jack Armstrong

13-15 Years

Female Skiing: Anna Bernard

Female Snowboarding: Jolie Fleming

Male Skiing: Connor Dunn

Male Snowboarding: Brody Armstrong

Male: Weston Yesney

30-39 Years

Male: Arnold Bolo

40-49 Years

Male: Daniel Dehlin

50-59 Years

Male: James Stuart

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Rail Jam, Board-Cross/Ski, and Slopestyle Kaet John Robert Widmer Hosted Marquette Mountain Resort Sport Directors Slalom & Giant Slalom Jamie and Christie Close Hosted by: Superior Snow Adventures February 18, Grand Rapids Rifle and Pistol Club Sport Director Cameron Zwart

Slopestyle

12 & Under

Male Snowboard: Jack Armstrong

Male Ski: Lake Skytta

13-15 Years

Male Snowboard: Brody Armstrong

Male Ski: Joel Martin

Female Snowboard: Olivia Fleming

16-17 Years

Male Snowboard: Shea McGonigal

18-24 Years

Male Snowboard: Braydon Skogler

Male Ski: Jack Anderton

25-29 Years

Male Snowboard: Noah Peterson

Giant Slalom

12 & Under

Female: Tess Weber

Male: Sam Uchytil

13-15 Years

Female: Lydia Gorsalitz

Male: Lucas Ballard

16-17 Years

Male: Jonathan Moore

18-24 Years

Male: Sam Seven

30-39 Years

Female: Arnold Bolo

40-49 Years

Male: Daniel Dehlin

50-59 Years

Male: James Stuart

Sled Hockey

February 11, 2023

Lakeview Arena

Sport Stacking

February 18, 2023

Kalamazoo County Expo Center

Hosted by: SAIL

2023 Medalists

Gold: Sledcats (Black) Silver: Sledcats (Gold)

Sport Director

Hosted by: World Sport Stacking Association

2023 Gold Medal Winners

All-Around

Male: Gabriel Timperley

Female: Holly Berman-Carter

Individual Overall 3-3-3

Male: Nate Harrah

Female: Holly Berman-Carter

Individual Overall 3-6-3

Male: Nate Harrah

Female: Holly Berman-Carter

Individual Overall Cycle

Male: Gabriel Timperley

Female: Holly Berman-Carter

Double Overall Cycle

Nate Harrah & Gabriel Timperley

Timed Relay Overall 3-6-3

Boys’ Town: Destin Oglesby, Darius Berman-Carter, Nate Harrah & Gabriel Timperley

Stack of Champions 3-3-3

Male: Gabriel Timperley

Female: Lisa Berman

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Sport Director Allen Beauchamp Lisa Berman

Stack of Champions 3-6-3

Male: Gabriel Timperley

Female: Holly Berman-Carter

Stack of Champions Cycle

Male: Gabriel Timperley

Female: Lisa Berman

9U 3-3-3

Male: Aiden Hernandez

9U Cycle

Male: Aiden Harris

9U All-Around

Male: Aiden Hernandez

10-18 Years 3-3-3

Male: Nate Harrah

10-18 Years 3-6-3

Male: Nate Harrah

10-18 Years Cycle

Male: Nate Harrah

10-18 Years All-Around

Male: Nate Harrah

10U 3-3-3

Female: Izzabelle Burns

10U 3-6-3

Female: Izzabelle Burns

10U Cycle

Female: Izzabelle Burns

10U All-Around

Female: Izzabelle Burns

11-18 Years 3-3-3

Female: Holly Berman-Carter

11-18 Years 3-6-3

Female: Holly Berman-Carter

11-18 Years Cycle

Female: Holly Berman-Carter

11-18 Years All-Around

Female: Holly Berman-Carter

19-64 Years 3-3-3

Female: Dawn Burns

19-64 Years 3-6-3

Female: Dawn Burns

19-64 Years Cycle

Female: Lisa Berman

19-64 Years All-Around

Female: Lisa Berman

Child/Parent 10U Cycle

Doubles: Izzabelle Burns & Dawn Burns

Child/Parent

11+ Years Cycle

Doubles: Darius Berman-Carter & Lisa Berman

18U Cycle

Doubles: Nate Harrah & Gabriel Timperley

19+ Cycle

Doubles: Danielle Oglesby & Lisa Berman

18U Timed Relay 3-6-3

Boys’ Town: Destin Oglesby, Darius Berman-Carter, Nate Harrah & Gabriel Timperley

19+ Timed Relay 3-6-3

Old Folks: Danielle Oglesby, Lisa Berman, Dawn Burns, DavidBurns & Tim Bell

Swimming Postal

December 1, 2022March 3, 2023

2023 Gold Medal Winners

8 & Under

Female: Avery Longstreet

Male: Maxwell Hamby

9-10 Years

Female: Aubrey Eberts

Male: Tysen Lewis

11-12 Years

Female: Ava Motes

Male: Noah Kopkowski

13-14 Years

Female: Sidney Aseltine

Male: Cooper Otto

15-17 Years

Female: Bethany Stowell

18-24 Years

Female: Carleigh Crouch

30-34 Years

Female: Jolene Weesjes

35-39 Years

Female: Lisa Turner

40-44 Years

Female: Melissa Hamby

60-64 Years

Male: Ed McNeely

80-84 Years

Male: Neil Topliffe

11 & Under Relay

Mixed: Noah Kopkowski, Tyson Lewis, Alayna Brakke & Avery Longstreet

13 & Under Relay

Female: Molly Mello, Breslyn Hoath & Aubrey Eberts

15 & Under Relay

Female: Sidney Aseltine, Carly Krzyzanski & Ambriah Lewis

Mixed Relay: Cooper Otto, Ivan McConnell, Sienna Losinski & Ayla McCowan

Meijer State Games of Michigan | Page 64

Wrestling Grand Rapids

February 19, 2023

Grand Valley State University

Sport Directors

Kevin Krebs

Ronda Krebs

Hosted by: Michigan Youth Wrestling Association - West Region Staff

2023 Gold Medal Winners

2009-2008 Open

90: Hunter Cassidy

95: Sawyer Stephenson

100: Keagen Elliott

107: Cole Cichocki

114: Matthew Quigley

122: Jaxon Workman

130: Adam Hunter

138: Aidan Stevens

145: Quinten Cassiday

155: Dylan Boone

170: Aydin Wilson

195: Juan Castro-Rodriguez

220: Mason Carringer

80/85: Jonathan Isbrecht

2011-2010 Novice

75: Rayden House

80: Easton Hinds

85: Ethan Behrens

100: Brysen Ashley

105: Jake Kucharski

112: Jake Iacopelli

119: Ja’mia Luckett

133: Egan Otto

65/70: Kaidyn Tompkins

90/95: Reese Flechsig

HWT: Karrah Jackson

2011-2010 Open

75: Chase VanPortfliet

80: Asherq Procunier

85: Braxton Sandee

90: Emiliano Duron

95: Luke Klinge

100: Levi Warner

105: Zander Brong

112: Blake Wallace

119: D’Andre Pryor

126: Deandre Ellis

133: Tytan Flemming

158: Nolan Twydell

183: Amir Luckett

65/70: Carter Bolhuis

2013-2012 Novice

54: Oliver Scheunenman

57: Gunner Hastings

60: Gabe Kenyon

63: Carson Smith

66: Julian Millis

69: Joshua Scott

72: Isaac Rodriguez

75: Lucas Johnston

78: Jason Hernandez

81: James Hartman

85: Alex Stump

90: Tripp Steele

95: Caleb Gonzalez

100: Daniel Martinez

110: Carson Bound

130: Sidney Brown

150: Ruben Kriger

2013-2012 Open

60: Noah Saucedo

63: Nazyn Routt

66: Brycen Alber

69: Brookson Marksbury

72: Brett Lee

75: Hudson Juarez

78: Trey Nadolsky

81: Jaxsen Griffen

85: Landon Shields

90: Jaxson Radlinski

95: Jj Kuncaitis

100: Justin Host

110: Gunnar Reich

130: Terrell Creamer

54/57: Weston Gruppen

HWT: Richard Feirick

2015-2014 Novice

43: Cody Kline

46: Tucker Hastings

49: Brice Kenney

52: Killian Wilson

55: Nocholas Smith

58: Wyatt Cooper

61: John Seelhoff

64: Hudson Vance

67: Gabe Thomas

72: Rhys Dukes

77: Hudson Harding

82: Zachary Neilson

97: Elijah Van Singel

112: Reese Spoelman

2015-2014 Open

52: Boone Willis

55: Levi Stark

58: Dominic Pioli

61: Logan Dodge

64: Kayne Hunley

67: Olukorede Sonuga

72: Maddix Hicks

77: Oliver Webb

82: Dylan Hoyt

97: Quincy Hackley

46/49: Garrett Precious

2018-2016 Open

37: Rikki Brown

40: Owen Buckley

43: Everett Frochlich

46: Raidyn Boeve

49: Ellie Perow

52: Canaan Streeter

55: Blaze Brown

58: Knox Babcock

61: Daniel Rock

64/67: Liam Oxford

HWT: Mason Bond

High School

109: Matthew Martel

116: Zayden Rose

129: Alexzandir Kladder

135: Jacob Grifhorst

141: Gabriel Hayes

147: Izaiah Lentz

153: Cooper Lengkeek

178: Mason Tuttle

193: Evan Arnold

288: Jordan Sholley

160/168: Hunter Fagan

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Wrestling Marquette

February 12, 2023

Superior Dome

Sport Directors

Hosted by: MYWAY - Far North

2023 Gold Medal Winners

2009-2008 Open

155: Dustin Skerbeck Jr.

170: Max Sundquist

195: Myles Nehring

100/107/114: Cooper Raab

122/130: Logan Ayotte

220/HWT: Preston DeClark

2011-2010 Open

75: Praxton Labonte

95: Dawson Hood

105: Evan Stachewicz

112: Connor Blahnik

126: Lux Harris

133/158: Jogan Tregembo

65/70: Jaxsin Storms

2013-2012 Open

81: Jase St. John

100/110: Forrest Stachewicz

130/150: Logan Miron

66/69: Chet Barto

72/75: Dylan Fortier

90/95: Darren Honkala

2015-2014 Open

58: Eli Wondergem

67: Elliott Pankonien

112/HWT: Brock Gangnon

46/49: Nolan Miron

52/55: Chase Wiggs

61/64: Aidyn Pickett

72/77: Abel Belanger

2018-2016 Open

43/46: John Huddleston

52/55/58: Levi Honkala

67/77/HWT: Roman Dugree

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Dennis Stachewicz Michael Mcknight

Thank you.

Thank you to Eric Engelbarts for carrying the torch for the Meijer State Games of Michigan over the past 15 years. We’re grateful for the time, dedication, laughs, and leadership he’s given to the State Games and all of us. We wish him and his family all the best on their new adventure.

- The West Michigan Sports Commission Team

Let the Games Begin.

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