In a tough battle vs conference opponent Charlevoix, our varsity girls basketball team came up short in the end. The girls battled hard all evening and had to overcome early foul trouble that caused our bench to really step up and we are so proud of how they stepped up to the challenge. The Vikings were led by Makayla Watkins with 19 points. Cali D'Amour and Ali Helinski both chipped in with 4 points each.
The JV girls basketball team put up a tough fight Thursday night, only losing by 6. Molly Montgomery scored a game high 15 points and Katy Haden followed with 10. Allie Vannuck pulled in 6 boards and Kendra Allen, 5. The Lady Vikes' next game is at home on Tuesday.
Girls basketball welcomes Charlevoix tonight. The JV game begins at 5:30. The games will be broadcast live and can be viewed using these NFHS subscription links. Go Green! #leadthecharge
JV: https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/events/grayling-high-school-grayling-mi/gam2ba153d753
Varsity: https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/events/grayling-high-school-grayling-mi/gam81923a6f60
The wrestling team went 1-1 Wednesday night, losing to Gladwin 46-27 before beating Mio 51-30. Winning two matches were Molly Wright, Ryan Stade, Jake Huspen, Danny Bonamie and Logan Malonen. Winning one match were Justin Palmer, Liam Allen and Max Huspen. The team wrestles at home on Saturday in the Don Ferguson Invitational. Wrestling starts at 10 a.m.
Photo credit: Jenny Malonen
Learning more about the Giving Tree at GHS on Up North Live tonight at 6:00!
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Varsity girls basketball lost to Petoskey 22-54 last night. Unfortunately, we started off slow, not being able to hit our open looks, and fell into a quick hole against a very good Petoskey team. They crashed the boards, providing them with second and third shot opportunities that they eventually connected on. The Vikes settled down and started to make a push but came up short in the end. The girls fought all game long, making some great plays on both ends of the floor. We were led by Makayla Watkins with 14 points.
The Petoskey Northmen are coming to town to take on Viking girls basketball starting at 5:30 this evening. JV and varsity games can be viewed live using these NFHS subscription links. Go Vikes!
JV: https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/events/grayling-high-school-grayling-mi/gamd7ab4ba4fe
Varsity: https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/events/grayling-high-school-grayling-mi/gambd096f235f
ATHLETES OF THE WEEK
MaKayla Watkins (varsity basketball) and Kaleb Hall (varsity basketball)
Mak has been averaging double-digit points each of our first three games along with 8 rebounds and 7 steals per game. She has been a strong on-floor leader as well as off the floor.
Kaleb does a lot of the little things! He plays disciplined basketball. Kaleb leads the team in charges taken, sets great screens for his teammates, and isn't afraid to get on the floor for a loose ball.
The wrestling team won the 12-team St. Ignace Invitational Saturday. Individual champions were Alex Moore, Jake Huspen, Danny Bonamie and Logan Malonen. Taking third place were Caleb Baker and Jordan Peters. Taking fourth place were Liam Allen, Mandy Andrews and Ryan Stade. The Vikings were down 8.5 points to Sault Ste Marie entering the final round before surging ahead with six of seven scoring wrestlers winning in the final round. The team wrestles at home twice this week with a home quad on Wednesday and the Don Ferguson Invitational on Saturday.
Photo credit: Jenny Malonen and Stacy Moore
Varsity girls basketball fell to Gaylord 33-51 Friday night. Grayling started off strong, leading the first quarter 12-8, then Gaylord came back, hitting some clutch 3-point shots including one right before the half to give them a 6-point margin. The Vikings continued to fight and scrap but just could not find the hoops needed to close the gap in the second half. MaKayla Watkins led the Viking offense with 10 points, Amanda Lewis had 7, and Emma Kuziel scored 6.
Tonight, boys basketball hosts Boyne City. JV plays at 5:30. The games can be viewed live using these NFHS subscription links. Go Green!
JV: https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/events/grayling-high-school-grayling-mi/gam9e13e40288
Varsity: https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/events/grayling-high-school-grayling-mi/gam333d43d1b1
Varsity girls basketball topped Mancelona 48-26 last night. It was a back-and-forth game for the first three quarters, and Grayling battled hard on the defensive end of the floor, limiting Mancelona to just 22 points through three, However, we also could not find our rhythm on the offensive side until late in the game. In the final seconds of the third quarter, Amanda Lewis hit a huge three to ignite the crowd and the team going into the fourth quarter. From there, our team never looked back, outscoring Mancelona 22-4 in the 4th quarter with great scoring from Makayla Watkins who scored 10 of her team-high 19 points that quarter. Amanda Lewis had 12 points, Emma Kuziel added 8, and Jill Hartman chipped in 6.
JV girls basketball lost to Mancelona 31-54 last night. Molly Montgomery led the Viking offense with 9 points. Katy Hayden and Leah Kirmo each scored 6 points and Lahna Malonen added 4. Ally VanNuck, Kendra Allen and Alexis Hudson had two points apiece.
Girls basketball will host Mancelona tonight beginning at 5:30. Don't feel bad if you can't make it to GHS as you can still catch all the action live using these NFHS subscription links. Go Vikes!
JV: https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/events/grayling-high-school-grayling-mi/gam152ff44c43
Varsity: https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/events/grayling-high-school-grayling-mi/gam041d0b5529
Congratulations to our boys soccer team on their recognition in the Weekly Choice & Charlevoix County News All-Area Dream Team! After his record-breaking season, Mitchel Harrington was named Player of the Year! Drake Dunham and Jordan Peters were also selected to the first team. Grant Dunham received second team recognition and Alex Moore was given honorable mention. Coach Andy Moore was selected as Coach of the Year.
Congratulations to the football team for earning Team Academic All State Honorable Mention. These seniors were awarded Individual Academic All State: Jake Huspen, Kaleb Hall, Ethan Kucharek, Teague Hartman and Tanner Paulus. Also, Jake Huspen was named the Scholar Athlete for Division 6!
JV girls basketball lost to Roscommon 17-48 Tuesday night. The girls put up a good fight. Leah Kirmo had 6 points, Molly Montgomery had 5, Kendra Allen scored 4 points and Katy Hayden scored 2.
The wrestling team opened up their season with a pair of convincing 51-27 wins against Houghton Lake and Inland Lakes. Alex Moore, Caleb Baker, Justin Palmer, Max Huspen, Jake Huspen and Logan Malonen all were 2-0 for the night. Liam Allen, Cole Smith, Rodrigo Lazaro, Ryan Stade and Danny Bonamie all were 1-1. The team travels to St. Ignace Saturday for a 12-team invitational.
Varsity boys basketball beat Houghton Lake Tuesday night by a score of 72-44. The Vikings had balanced scoring across the board. Maddox Mead led with 15 points, followed by Fletcher Quinlan, Ethan Kucharek and Kaleb Hall with 12 points each. Tristan Demlow added 10 points. The Vikings' team defense was suffocating most of the night. Their next game will be at home vs a tough Boyne City team on Friday night. Show up, be loud, be proud and let’s create a tough atmosphere for the Ramblers!
JV boys basketball lost a rough game to Houghton Lake Tuesday night. The leading scorer was David Neal. Brody Cobb played with grit on defense and kept the tempo high. JV looks to bounce back Friday night at home.