Dontae Ensley jumps and blocks a ball during the FHN game. Also pictured are keeper Kyle Coutchie, 12-Trevor Rose, 11-Mitch Hanmer, 9-Brian Taylor, 10-Lee Tompkins, 7-Aaron Dault.

On Tuesday, September 6, 2011 the Cedar Springs Red Hawks battled head-to-head against their conference rivals the Forest Hills Northern Huskies. The game was fast-paced as the Huskies pressured the defensive squad of Aaron Dault, Dontae Ensley, Lee Tompkins, and Brian Taylor. Even though Cedar Springs goal-keeper Kyle Coutchie kept on his toes and racked up 14 saves, the Huskies managed to take the lead of 3-0 at the half. Shortly into the second half (36:56), Kyle Szirovecz received a well-placed pass from Robert Klein, Szirovecz then darted through several FHN defenders and knocked the ball past the charging FHN keeper, giving the Red Hawks their only goal of the match. Both teams gave a strong effort. The final score ended with FHN 3, Cedar Springs 1.
The following evening, Wednesday, September 7, the Red Hawks hosted the Rockford Rams. The Rams proved to be a tough opponent who put constant pressure on the defensive line and goal-keeper, Kyle Coutchie (15 saves), who kept the Rams scoreless throughout the first half. Minutes into the second half, the Rams slipped the ball past the Red Hawk defense and tapped it into the net, giving them a 1-0 advantage. Despite fierce Red Hawk offensive efforts, Cedar Springs fell to Rockford, 1 to 0.
Cedar Springs closed out their busy week at Comstock Park, on Thursday, September 8. The Panthers put up a good fight, but were unable to stop Red Hawk forward Kyle Szirovecz, when he sent a perfect pass to Venezuela exchange student llan Caballero, who drilled it into the back of the net (32:26). The Red Hawk squad was once again grateful to goalkeeper Kyle Coutchie, for his hard work in the net. The physically drained Cedar Springs crew worked hard to protect their lead and were triumphant at the final buzzer, beating the Panthers 1 to 0.
Summing up the week, Coach Kyle Avink noted, “The guys had a packed week of games and it was an opportunity for us to really step up! Come show your team spirit on September 20 at 6:45 for AYSO/CASSA night against Sparta. It is sure to be a great game!”