Athletics

Ella Dykman

Calvary Christian School

First Team All-Conference in Volleyball
All-Region in Volleyball
All-State Honorable Mention in Volleyball
Plans to pursue a career in dog grooming

Sam Zelenka

Calvary Christian School

CCS Male Athlete of the Year
CCS Most Valuable Defensive Player in Basketball
CCS Most Valuable Player in Soccer
Plans to attend Muskegon Community College

Jessica Bennett

Fremont High School

First Team All-Conference in Basketball
Academic All-State in Volleyball
National Little Britches Rodeo Association World Champion Barrel Racer (2021)
Plans to attend college to study Sports Management & play Basketball

Tee Ward

Fremont High School

3x All-State in Wrestling, finishing 4th, 2nd, & 3rd
150+ Career Wins & currently holds the School Record for Most Wins
Michigan USA Wrestling Freestyle State Champion
Plan to attend Northern Illinois University to study Physics & compete in Wrestling

Ashton Olson

Fruitport High School

Meijer Scholar Athlete Award
Triple Crown Award
Graduating with 10 Varsity Letters
Plans to attend Grand Valley State University

Richard Wiggins IV

Fruitport High School

2x All-Conference in Football
1x All-Region in Football
1x HM All Dream Team & 1x All Dream Team in Football
Plams tp attend Calvin University to study Physical Education & be part of the Football team

Gus Abraham

Grand Haven High School

Football Team Captain
Basketball Team Captain
Academic All-State
Plans to attend Hillsdale College and play Football

Emersen Berndt

Grand Haven High School

OK Red First Team All-Conference in Basketball
Team Captain
4-year Varsity Soccer & Basketball player
Plans to attend Grand Valley State University & play Basketball

Lucas Swanson

Grant High School

2x First Team All-Conference in Basketball
Varsity Team Captain in Basketball & Football
3-year Varsity Starter in Basketball
Athlete of the Month in Basketball
Plans to get a degree from Northern Michigan University

Nadia Zerlaut

Grant High School

3x State Finals Qualifier in Golf
13th Place at the State Finals for Division 3 (2023)
Golf- qualified for the State Finals for the last 3 years in a row.
1x All-State Honorable Mention & 3x All-Conference in Golf
Plans to attend college to study Ophthalmology

Joseluis Andaverde

Hart High School

All-Conference, All-Region, & All-State Honorable Mention in Football
Built a close connection with the community
Team went to Football State Play-Offs
Plans to attend college to study Physical Therapy & compete in collegiate-level Football

Abagail Hicks

Hart High School

All-State in Basketball
All-Conference in Volleyball, Basketball, & Softball
All-Region in Softball
Plans to attend Alma College and play Basketball

Bryce Billings

Hesperia High School

Team Captain in Basketball
Received D1 Offer for Track from the Detroit Mercy Titans
State recognition in Track for Long Jump
Plans to attend college for a Bachelor’s Degree while also playing Basketball and running Track

Abigail Joppich

Hesperia High School

All-District (Center Field) in Softball
9 Varsity Letters
Team Captain in Volleyball, Softball, & Basketball
Plans to attend Ferris State University & major in Elementary Education

Carter Brant

Holton High School

2x All-Conference in Basketball
2x All-Area in Basketball
2x Conference Champions in Basketball
Plans to attend Trade School to become an Electrician

Ryan Robins

Holton High School

2x All-State in Softball
3x All-Conference in Basketball
2x All-Conference Honorable Mention
Plans to attend a university & become a Nurse

Wren Nelson

Mason County Central High School

3x All-Conference in Basketball
Division 3-4 All-Area Dream Team in Basketball (2023)
4x All-Conference Scholar Athlete Award in Volleyball, Basketball, & Softball
Plans to study Psychology & become a Social Worker

Clay Shoup

Mason County Eastern High School

All-State & Academic All-State in Basketball
1000 Career Points in Basketball
4.0 GPA & National Honor Society President, MCE Chapter
Plans to become a High School Social Studies & Science Teacher

Olivia Wing

Mason County Eastern High School

4x State Championships Qualifier in Cross Country
State Championships Qualifier for 300 Hurdles in Track (9th grade)
State Championships Qualifier for 100 & 300 Hurdles, 4 x 400 Relay in Track (10th grade)
Plans to attend Ferris State University to study Architecture

Drew Hackney

Mona Shores High School

4x All-State First Team, 4x All-Conference, 4x All-Region in Tennis
4x GMAA City Champion 1 Singles, 4x Conference Champion, 2x Regional Champion in Tennis
Michigan Mr. Tennis Candidate 2023, State Finalist, 3x State Quarterfinalist
Plans to attend college to study to be a Physician Assistant & play Tennis

Mallory Hogston

Mona Shores High School

All-Conference & All-District in Soccer
All-Conference & Individual Academic All-State in Volleyball
Defensive MVP in Soccer
Plans to attend Muskegon Community College or Michigan State University to study Pathology

Christopher Aebig

Montague High School

3x All-District in Soccer
3x State Qualifier in Wrestling
Over 120 Career Wrestling Wins
Plans to attend Muskegon Community College for two years using the Muskegon Promise Scholarship

Emma Pendell

Montague High School

3x State Placer in Women’s Wresting
State Champion in Women’s Wrestling (2022)
3x Academic All-State
Plans to attend college to study Nursing & wrestle

Catherine Cone

Muskegon Catholic Central High School

MVP in Cross Country
Meijer Scholar-Athlete of the Week (November)
11 Varsity Letters earned (so far)
Plans to attend Kuyper College to pursue a Master’s Degree in Social Work & become a Mental Health Counselor

Croix Klint

Muskegon Catholic Central High School

All-Region in Football
Second Team All-Conference in Baseball
Team Academic All State in Baseball
Plans to attend college but currently undecided

M'Khi Guy

Muskegon High School

2023-24 Division 2 State Champion in Football
National Honor Society President, Muskegon Chapter
Representative of the MHSAA Student Advisory Council
Plans to continue an athletic & academic career at Wayne State University, majoring in Pre-Law

Alexandria Hunter

Muskegon High School

3-year Varsity Letter holder
4-year Honor Roll student
National Honor Society Vice President, Muskegon Chapter
Plans to attend Ferris State University or Adrian College to major in Business Administration & minor in Accounting while running Track & Field

Allie Jensen

North Muskegon High School

All-District & First Team Dream Team in Volleyball (2023)
2x Team Captain in Volleyball, Basketball, & Soccer
Plans to attend Muskegon Community College with the Promise Scholarship for 2 years & then transfer to a 4- year university

Ben Meyers

North Muskegon High School

First Team All-State in Baseball (2023)
Catchmark Baseball Player of Year (2023)
First Team Dream Team, Muskegon Area
Plans to attend Davenport University to study Business & play Baseball

Kaelinn Jozsa

Oakridge High School

First Team All-State Honorable Mention (3rd Base) in Softball
First Team All-State Honorable Mention (Shortstop) in Softball
Academic All-Conference
Plans to attend Ferris State University & play Softball

Arturo Romero-Serrano

Oakridge High School

4 School Records in Soccer: Single Season, Career, Hat Trick, & Goals in One Game
2x All-State, 3x All-Region, 3x All-Conference, & 3x All-District in Soccer
2x District Champion winning 2 School Titles in Soccer
Plans to attend Cornerstone University on scholarship to study Exercise Science & play Soccer, then travel to Europe to play Academy Soccer before going Professional

Payten Bleich

Orchard View High School

4-year Varsity Soccer player with All-Conference & All-District Awards
First Team All-Conference in Volleyball & Soccer (Junior year)
Team Captain in Soccer, Volleyball, & Basketball
Plans to attend Ferris State University to major in Psychology & minor in Criminal Justice in hopes of becoming a Forensic Psychologist

Stephon Oakes

Orchard View High School

Offers from Concordia University & Kalamazoo College for Football
4 years Varsity Basketball, 3 years Varsity Football, 1 year Varsity Soccer
3X State Qualifier for Track & Field
Plans to attend Grand Valley State University for their Police Academy & Psychology Program, possibly playing Football as well

Jonny Arnouts

Pentwater High School

First Team All-District in Soccer (23 goals)
Second Team All-Conference in Basketball
Currently Undefeated in Basketball Conference (10-0)
Plans to attend college

Mackenna Hasil