7th Grade Football Defeats Coldwater to End Season
Posted on 10/21/2024
7th grade Panthers played host to the Cardinals for our final game of the year, with the Panthers on top 20-12. Ben Trudell had 2 long runs for TD's. Liam Bryant returned a kickoff for a TD. Derrick Boldt ran in a 2 pt. The Cardinals did a good job holding the ball limiting the Panthers time of possession. Panthers D came to play at the end. In the final minute's of the game Panthers held the Cardinals from scoring 1st and goal 7 plays in a row. Panthers finished the season with a 3-3 record. The Panthers can't wait until next season to be back on the prowl.
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JV Volleyball Battles to 4-0 in Bracket Play at Chelsea
Posted on 10/21/2024
The JV Volleyball team competed in the Chelsea Invite Saturday along with 15 other very talented teams. The Panthers started their morning ready to work against Ann Arbor Pioneer winning both sets 25-15 and 25-18 giving the team a much needed confidence boost. Next, Western faced Okemos again taking both sets 25-11 and 25-17. The last game of pool play was against Jackson High who we have played in prior tournaments. The Panthers walked away with two more wins ending 25-11 and 25-12. All four pools had a team go 4-0 in pool play, like us, however the Panthers came out on top due to points and took the number 1 seed in bracket play. After the break to determine brackets, Western was unable to find their energy and groove again and lost the first set to Napoleon 21-25. In the second set we lacked our positive mindset we gained in pool play and lost 20-25. Many positive things came out of the day including regaining a winning mindset, players stepping up in new positions, and playing thro
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JV Football Defeats Haslett
Posted on 10/21/2024
The Western JV Football team traveled to Haslett on Thursday and picked up a big road win, Defeating Haslett 28-14. The Panthers continue to show growth and grit as the season finishes up this week. The offense again found success in the run game as Camden Cole picked up 94 yards and two 2pt conversions. Lincoln Levy tallied up 54 yards on the ground and finished with 2 rushing Touchdowns and 1 passing Touchdown. Knox Archer ran for 49 yards on 9 carries. Charlie Stevens picked up one reception and Andrew Parrott had 3 receptions for 41 yards and a Touchdown. Josh Riley added another punt return Touchdown to his collection as he made a timely 45 yards return for the Panthers. Defensively Stevens picked up another interception on the season and Riley added a fumble recovery. The Panthers were terrific on the defensive side of the ball as Dexter Videto picked up 4 tackles along with Alex Delor. Ari Maynard, Stevens, C
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Kaia scored a 93 Friday and a 93 Saturday at the Division 3 State Finals
Posted on 10/21/2024
SHE ... IS KAIA, BRUNEEL.If you know her at all .... you know she suffered from COVID her freshman year, which morphed into "long-term COVID" or Amplified Muscular Skeletal Pain Syndrome (AMPS) for much longer than she ever expected. Kaia missed half of her freshman year of golf and her entire sophomore year. I, as her coach, suffered along with her.Prayers were answered when she rejoined my team her Junior year. She has worked fervently to regain her physical, emotional, and mental strength. She spent endless hours improving and perfecting her game. The outcome of all her hard work .... a trip to the Divison 3 State Finals her Senior year!You, Kaia, are a walking testimony of true strength! Over the last two days at the state competition, you never wavered in confidence, grit, and determination. You filled me and those who witnessed your amazing game with so much joy!Good luck with the next chapter of your golf journey! We are rooting for you! Always keep that passion! >
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Middle School Girls Cross Country Takes 1st in I-8 Conference
Posted on 10/18/2024
Madisyn Blair and Mackenzie Greenslade finished first and second in the I-8 Conference Middle School Cross Country meet at Hastings on Thursday, leading Western to a first place team finish. Blair, an eighth grader, ran a time of 12:38.4 and Greenslade, a sixth grader, ran a 13:12.7. Alivia Stahley (7th grade, 14:12.6), Ella Hammond (8th grade, 14:13.8) and Katelee Carothers (7th grade, 14:23.9) finished in 4th, 5th and 6th place to complete the scoring for the Lady Panthers. Western ended with 21 team points, their best performance of the season. Sixth graders Laila Rotich (14:24.4, 8th place), Alivia Pluta (15:07.6, 19th) and Adalynn Newton (15:16.8, 24th) all cracked the top 25 for Western.Phoebe Gin (8th grade, 15:33.5) and Phoebe Miller (7th grade, 16:54.2) finished 30th and 53rd.Other finishers for Western, all sixth graders, included Morgan Brandt (15:44.4, 32nd place), Brooke Ennis (15:59.4, 38th), Alexys Blair (16:15.5, 42nd), Jules Smith (16:22.9,
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Middle School Boys Cross Country Takes 1st in Boys I-8 Conference
Posted on 10/18/2024
Logan Cristian, Micah Good and Leland Sowle finished first, second and third at the I-8 Conference Meet on Thursday, leading the Western Middle School Boys Cross Country team to a first place finish. The three eighth graders ran times of 11:13.6, 11:13.6 and 11:32.6, helping Western score 18 team points and win the Conference title. Eighth graders Josiah Rivera and Landon Koch finished fifth and seventh with times of 11:44.2 and 12:04.7 to round out the scoring for the Panthers. Western ended with 18 total team points.Ben Greenslade (12:59.9) and Leo Zhang (13:21.3) led the Western seventh graders, finishing 11th and 14th. Sawyer Macomber (8th grade, 13:29.6) and William McCormick (8th grade, 14:09.2) both cracked the top 25, finishing 18th and 25th. Quentin Woods (14:37.0, 42nd), Liam Rivera (14:44.7, 46th), Titus Clanton (14:51.5, 47th) and Ben Hammond (14:59.3, 50th) led the sixth graders and all broke the 15:00 mark.Other eighth grade finishe
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Varsity Volleyball Goes 1-1 in Tri-Meet
Posted on 10/18/2024
The Western Varsity Volleyball team took the long haul to Bronson on Thursday evening for their tri. The Panthers faced Athens in the first match. They were able to walk away with a sweep with scores of 25-9, 25-16 and 25-15. Next, the Panthers took on a well disciplined Bronson team. Western came out strong offensively and defensively, winning the first set 25-19. In the second and third set, they struggled to put everything together falling 18-25 and 18-25. In the fourth set of the evening, the Panthers came together as a team and were able to find the win 25-20. However, in the final set of the evening, the Panthers started off with a few errors but fought hard yet were unable to come up with the victory, losing 15-11. Bayli Stewart 21 kills, 2 blocksAubree Allen 13 kills, 5 blocks, 8 digsElla Wilcox 10 kills, 15 digs, 15points, Sophia Heydenburg 6 kills, 5 digs, 4 blocks, 26 pointsIzzy Sc
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8th Grade A Girls Volleyball Defeats Coldwater
Posted on 10/18/2024
Your Lady Panthers played the last game of the season Thursday at home against Coldwater. Beautiful hitting and execution brought the girls a WIN in all 3 games! Game 1 (25-18) Game 2 (25-10) Game 3 (15-8). This season was full of hard work, determination and grit. Everyone improved and added something to the team and court every single week. Standouts include: Scottlyn Stilson 5 aces and 5 kills. Calley Spitzer with 9 aces and 1 kill. Kennedi Mohr with 2 aces and 1 kill. Teagan Dean with 2 aces and 1 kill. Boston Hoffius with 2 aces. Maddi Sparks with 2 kills. Paige Conley with 2 kills. Isabella Smith with 2 kills. Everey Maynard with 1 ace and multiple Stella passes. Ryleigh Maurer with 1 ace and awesome floor presence. Natalie Boss with amazing defense and the best energy on the court! Great season ladies!!! Super proud to be a Panther!
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7th Grade A Volleyball Defeats Coldwater
Posted on 10/18/2024
The 7th Grade Maroon/A team hosted their last game of the season at home on Thursday 10/17 against Coldwater. The Lady Panthers demonstrated grit, determination, hustle, and communication, leading to a night of victory, sweeping Coldwater all three sets, 25-17, 25-18, and 15-6. Scoring for the team were Rylee Wyllis (3 aces), Addison Beshara (1 ace), Mallie Backinger (2 aces, 1 kill), Morgan Smith (2 aces), Leah Gernard (2 aces), Nora Gough (8 aces, 2 kills), Breslyn Walniewski (3 aces, 1 kill), and Gracie Shrock (1 ace). Helping out on defense was Chloe Lewis, Annabella Kaley, and Leah Gernard. It was a great night of volleyball and a fantastic way to end the season! Go Panthers!!
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7th Grade B Volleyball Battled Coldwater
Posted on 10/18/2024
The 7th Grade Gold/B team hosted their last game of the season at home on Thursday 10/17 against Coldwater. The Lady Panthers were aggressive at the net and came ready to serve, but were unable to come out victorious against their opponents, losing the first two sets 20-25 and 23-25. The ladies rallied together and did win the third set, however, 15-11. Scoring for the team were Isabella Velez (1 ace), LilyAna Buffum (6 aces, 3 kills), Maggie Matties (3 aces), Emma Lee (1 kill), and Callie Patterson (10 aces, 1 kill). Helping out on defense was Mia Zischke. The Lady Panthers improved so much over the season & we look forward to next year! Go Panthers!
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Gymnastics Parent Meeting
Posted on 10/17/2024
Gymnastics Parent/Player Meeting Meeting: Oct 21st 6:00pm in room 101 at WHSTryouts: 4:30pm-7:00pm on Oct 29th.Any questions, please reach out to abigail.kamke@gmail.com
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