Isaac Rose, age 4, son of Jackie and Eugene Rose, of Tyrone Township, caught his first sunfish measuring 7-3/4 inches, in Myers Lake last month. Ten minutes later he caught a 16-1/2-inch small mouth bass!

Congratulations, Isaac, you made the Post Catch of the Week!

Front: Elizabeth Fettig
Middle: Left to right: Brandy Singleton, Lily Briggs, Andrea Rios, Darrah Miller.
Back Row: Loren Riddle, Makenna Outwin, Olivia Hearth, Ali Carlson, Emma Cassiday, Mia Joppich
Assistant Coach Pete Singleton (Gray), Head Coach Ryan Outwin (Red)

The U10 girls clinched their Grand Valley Soccer Association (GVSA) Division 2 title, finishing the season 6-1-1.  This is their 2nd consecutive division title. After winning the Division 3 fall title with a record of 7-1, the Tri-Hawks were moved up to Division 2 this spring season.

This title came down to the final game. Coming into the last weekend, with two games left, the Tri-Hawks were sitting in 3rd place. The top two teams had finished their season and the Tri-Hawks just had to win their final two games to take the title.

On Saturday, they faced a relentless USA WISE team from Zeeland. Even though their opponents were winless on the season and only had one player on the bench to sub in, they put up a great effort. The Tri-Hawks won 2-1, moving into 2nd place. With TC Strikers sitting at 5-0-3 with 18 points, the Tri-Hawks were 5-1-1 with 16 points.  The Tri-Hawks 1 loss and 1 tie were at the hands of the first place TC Strikers team.  A win in their final game of the season would give them 19 points and the title.

The girls played some of their best soccer of the season. Great passing and communication on the field, as well as aggressive pressure on their opponents, got them a 3-0 shutout win and the title. The girls scored 17 goals in 8 games, and only gave up 11 goals on the season.

The Lady Red Hawks tennis team won the Sparta invitational by the score of Cedar Springs 13, Sparta 8, Fremont 5, and G.R. Union 2.

In OK Bronze conference play, Cedar Springs won one over Greenville, tied with West Catholic, and lost to Forest Hills Eastern, Forest Hills Northern, and Northview.

In regional competition, Cedar Springs had four players advance to the second round: #2 double Kellsie Rypma and Jordan Ackerman; #3 singles Katie Schumann; and #4 singles Rebecca Williams.

Competing in singles for the Red Hawks this year was #1 Shannon Leal; #2 Megan Brunett; #3 Katie Schumann; and #4 Rebecca Williams. Competing in doubles play was #1 Emma Schut and Julie Schut; #2 Kellsie Rypma and Jordan Ackerman; #3 Kat Scrivner and Jessica Brunett; and #4 Anna Behrenwald and Mariah Rios.

The Red Hawks graduated two seniors this year, Shannon Leal and Megan Brunett.

On Wednesday, June 4, the final day of school, the fastest runners in each classroom competed to be the fastest students in the 4^th and 5^th grades.

When the dust settled, the results were as follows:

4^th grade girls – First place Alli Carlson; second place Emily Neiderheide; and third place Reegan Glyshaw.

4^th grade boys – First place Aiden Brunin; second place Kyle Hoort; and third place Mitchell Metiva.

5^th grade girls – First place Abby Buttermore; tied for second place Morgan Reyers and Sophia Dault; and third place Maggie Prins.

5^th grade boys – Tied for first place Shayn Campione and Da’Montae Barnett; second place Spencer Bray; and third place Landon Totten.

Hause, Marble, and Frodl are named Cedar Springs Athletic Boosters Student Athletes of the Month for June

Anna Hause

Senior Anna Hause was named June 2014 Student Athlete of the Month for Soccer.

Anna has been on varsity all 4 years of her high school career. She also has been a 2 year captain for the Red Hawks. Anna is involved with Red Hawk Kids Club, a youth soccer counselor, and is a member of yearbook. Anna has a 3.13 GPA and plans on attending GRCC after graduation.

Anna is the daughter of Kathy and Shawn Hause.

Kyler Marble

Junior Kyler Marble was named June 2014 Student Athlete of the Month for Golf.

Kyler is a member of a young but improving golf team this year. Kyler is a 2 sport athlete for the Red Hawks also playing varsity basketball. Kyler excels in the classroom with a 3.48 GPA.   He is a member of Red Hawk Kids Club, National Honor Society, and is active in his church youth group.  Kyler is interested in starting a Chess Club in Cedar Springs.

Kyler is the son of Kristy and Jerry Marble.

Charlie Frodl

Junior Charlie Frodl was named June 2014 Student Athlete of the Month for Baseball.

Charlie is a member of the varsity program which just completed and impressive run in district play beating #2 ranked Comstock Park and finished as runner up in their district. Charlie excels in the classroom with a 3.79 GPA, all while balancing school, athletics and working for Wolverine Tool and Die.

Charlie is the son of Robin and Bill Frodl.

by White Pine Family Medicine 

Wednesday, August 6, 2014 

9:00 am – 12:00 pm @ CS High school

All Cedar Springs Middle School and High School student athletes are required to have an up to date MHSAA sports physical on file before being allowed to participate in any tryout.

PHYSICALS ARE $20.00

Physical forms will be available on location or you may download a form at www.csredhawks.org/athletics.

Junior Kenzie Weiler placed fifth in the 3200 meter run at the state finals.

The Girls Track Team ended their season last week by participating in the Greenville Daily News Track meet on Tuesday May 27, and in the MHSAA Division 2 State Finals on Saturday at Houseman Field.

In the finals, Junior Kenzie Weiler earned All State and Academic All-State honors by placing fifth in the 3200 meter run. Senior Maddie Pekrul ended her four-year track career with a 19^th place finish in the 3200 meter run. The 3200 meter relay team of Hannah Heintzelman, Shayne Mann, Ellie Ovokaitys and Maddie Pekrul placed 22^nd.

At the Daily News Meet in Greenville on Tuesday May 27, freshman Aaliyah Sargent and Tara Tepin won individual events. Aaliyah took first in the 400 meter dash and Tara won the 300 meter hurdles. The 3200 relay team of Shayne Mann, Ellie Ovokaitys, Jenna Heintzelman and Hannah Heintzelman also placed first.

Aly Hamilton placed second in the 100 and 200 meter dashes. Allyson Marvel placed second in the 100 meter hurdles and Hannah Heintzelman also placed second in the 800 meter run. The 400 meter relay team of Marissa Oakes, Taylor Vanlangen, Abby Olszewski and Aly Hamilton placed second. Earning individual third places was Allyson Marvel in the pole vault and Ellie Ovokaitys in the 1600 meter run. The 800 meter relay team of Marissa Oakes, Taylor Vanlangen, Olivia Finch and Aly Hamilton also placed third as did the 1600 meter relay team of Aaliyah Sargent, Hanna Heintzelman, Jenna Heintzelman, and Tara Tepin.

Senior Maddie Pekrul placed 22nd in 3200 meter run at the state finals.

Kenzie Weiler (far left) on the awards stand.

The Cedar Springs Varsity baseball team played a double header against Belding on Wednesday, May 7, at the home of the Whitecaps—5/3 Ball Park in Comstock Park.

Pictured is the Red Hawk baseball team with the Red Flannel Queen and Court. The Red Flannel Festival sponsored the event.

The 2014 senior girls played their last high school softball game. Photo by Robyn Coons

By Kendra Coons

The girls’ varsity softball team’s official season has come to a close. The team went 4-0 last week, finishing out their official record as 17-15 throughout the season, 7-8 in conference, and tied for third in conference overall.

Last week, the girls played their final conference games of the season against Forest Hills Northern and a non-conference game against Tri-County.

On Tuesday, May 20, the Huskies traveled to the Red Hawks field for a double header. In the first game, Cedar Springs defeated FHN 7-2. Junior pitcher Josi Whipple was the winning pitcher for that game striking out six batters, and only walking one. In the second game, the Red Hawks beat the Huskies once again, 4-1. Senior pitcher Michaela Kulak gained the win for this game striking out four batters, and walking five, and Whipple picked up a save for the Red Hawks. Leading hitters for Cedar Springs during this double header included junior shortstop Aubree Mouthaan, with four hits, including a double, single, and a homerun; senior second baseman Kendra Coons and senior first baseman Michaela Kulak also had four hits; and junior designated hitter Erin Johnson had three hits. This game was also senior night. Congratulations to all five seniors.

“Our seniors have worked hard and played some great softball for Cedar Springs. All five of them have started on the varsity team for three years. I’m proud of them,” commented head coach Bill VanHorn.

On Wednesday, May 21, the Red Hawks went up against the Vikings of Tri-County. The Red Hawks defeated the Vikings by mercying them 18-8 in the sixth inning. Whipple gained another win for Cedar Springs. Leading hitters for the Red Hawks during this game were senior right fielder Brittney Robinson, who went four for four, with two doubles, a single, a home run and five RBIs. Coons went three for four and had four RBIs and Mouthaan also had two doubles.

On Thursday, May 22, Cedar Springs faced Forest Hills Northern once again, this time at their place and for a single game. Cedar Springs mercied Forest Hills Northern 11-1 in the sixth inning. The Red Hawks won their first series 3-0 against the Huskies. Junior pitcher Allyson Arnold gained the win for Cedar Springs. Arnold struck out four and did not have any walks. The leading hitters for this game were Mouthaan with three hits and two RBI’s and also hit her tenth home run of the year; junior third baseman Alexis Lucarelli had three hits and three RBI’s; senior catcher Taylor Baker and Robinson also had two hits.

“The team had timely hitting and great pitching from Allyson, Josi and Michaela. I like that the whole team is starting to hit well,” stated VanHorn.

Cedar Springs finished off their season 17-15. On Tuesday May 27, the Red Hawks matched up against the Panthers of Comstock Park for Pre-Districts at Belding High School. They lost the game 6-5, ending their season.

Congratulations to Cedar Springs on their successful season and good luck to the seniors in their future!

VanHorn concludes, “I’m proud of this team because they have continued to improve all year. They also beat West Catholic and Northview. These wins were the first against these teams in a long time.”

Shayne Mann in the 3200 meter run

The Girls track team traveled to Ferris State University for the Pioneer Classic. All four relay teams took first place. Individual winners were Allyson Marvel in the pole vault and Kenzie Weiler set a new meet record in the 3200 meter run, while winning the event. Aly Hamilton placed second in the 100 and 200 meter dashes. Other Second place winners were Marissa Oakes in the long jump and Tara Tepin in the 300 meter hurdles.

Other Placers:

Aly Hamilton in the 800 meter relay.

Winning Relay teams: 3200 relay team of Hannah Heintzelman, Shayne Mann, Maddie Pekrul and Kenzie Weiler; 800 relay team of Marissa Oakes, Taylor Vanlangen, Olivia Finch and Aly Hamilton; 400 relay team of Marissa Oakes, Taylor Vanlangen, Abby Olszewski and Aly Hamilton; 1600 relay team of Aaliyah Sargent, Hannah Heintzelman, Kenzie Weiler and Tara Tepin.

3^rd place: Allyson Marvel 100 meter hurdles; Aaliyah Sargent 400 meter dash; Hannah Heintzelman 800 meter run; Maddie Pekrul 3200 meter run.

4^th place: Taylor Vanlangen long jump; Brittany Todd shot put; Abby Olszewski pole vault; Allyson Marvel 300 hurdles; Shayne Mann 3200 meter run; Marissa Oakes 100 hurdles.

5^th Place: Maddie Pekrul 3200 meter run.

6^th Place: Tara Tepin 100 meter dash; Emily Shaft 400 meter dash.

On Monday May 19 the team traveled to Belding for the 9-10 invite. They placed seventh out of 10 teams. The 400 meter relay team of Allison Hall, Aaliyah Sargent, Allyson Marvel and Tara Tepin placed second.

Also Placing:

3^rd: 3200 meter relay team of Aaliyah Sargent, Jenna Heintzelman, Ellie Ovokaitys, and Hannah Heintzelman; 1600 meter relay team of Aaliyah Sargent, Hannah Heintzelman, Jenna Heintzelman and Tara Tepin.

4^th place: Tara Tepin high jump; Allyson Marvel pole vault; Aaliyah Sargent 400 meter dash.

5^th place: Allyson Marvel 100 meter hurdles; Hannah Heintzelman 1600 meter run.