JV boys basketball lost a hard fought game to Mancelona 50-40 Friday night. The team keeps on improving and playing with an edge. Leading scorers were David Neal, Myles Mead and Matt Petitti. Noah Gabriel played his best game, dropping in some points and grabbing a lot of rebounds. The JV team travels to Houghton Lake tomorrow at 5:30 p.m.
Varsity boys basketball defeated Mancelona 62-35 Friday night. The boys were led by Tristan Demlow and Ethan Kucharek who scored 14 points each. Maddox Mead, Fletcher Quinlan and Leo Bertoncello each scored 8 points. The boys play Tuesday at Houghton Lake.
Boys basketball opens the season with a doubleheader at home tonight against Petoskey. The JV game will start at 5:30. Those who can't join us can still catch all the hoops action using these NFHS subscription links. Go Vikes!
JV: https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/events/grayling-high-school-grayling-mi/gama6bd6c900f
Varsity: https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/events/grayling-high-school-grayling-mi/gamc5476c08fb
CASD is closed today due to snow. 11.28.23. Please stay safe.
Congratulations to Madelyn Mora, Makynna Holmes, Abigail Dowland, Karlie Smith, Cadence Muraida, and Jamison Moran on a wonderful concert with the Central Michigan University Honor Band on Sunday. These students had to submit an audition, and were selected to play with some of the finest musicians in Michigan. We are so proud of you!
Today, Rylan Finstrom signed her national letter of intent to participate in track and field at Michigan State University! Congratulations, Rylan!
Congratulations to cross country runners Tristan Demlow, Drew Moore and Nico Triebold! All three ran in the State championship at Michigan International Speedway on Saturday. There were 248 runners in the girls division and Nico placed 106th with a time of 21:02.8. The boys division included 253 runners. With a time of 17:09.5, Drew finished 75th and Tristan was 153rd with a time of 17:55.4.
The halls of GHS were filled with costumed students and staff for Halloween!
Volleyball opens district play tonight in Kalkaska where they will face off against the Kingsley Stags at 6:00. Tickets are only available using this GoFan link. Go Green!
https://gofan.co/event/1172695?schoolId=MI10290
ATHLETES OF THE WEEK
Jorgi Bidwell (varsity volleyball) and Drew Moore (cross country)
Jorgi, a senior setter, has been consistent in her serving and setting over the last few weeks. She has been a solid presence on the floor all season.
Drew finished 5th at regionals, earning All-Region honors and qualifying for his third State championship. Drew also set a new school record with a time of 16:14.
The Grayling Vikings traveled north on Friday to take on the Negaunee Miners in district playoffs. Despite a tough battle, the Vikings fell 34-47, thus ending our football season.
Photo credit: Cheryl Hollingsworth
The Grayling girls and boys cross country teams competed at regionals this past Saturday in East Jordan. In the girls race, our lady Vikes had a great showing, with most setting season and personal records. Freshman Nico Triebold led the team with a 16th place finish with a time of 20:24, qualifying her for the State Championship. For the boys, it was another great race in which all of our Viking runners set personal records for the 5k course. Senior Drew Moore finished 5th setting a new school record of 16:14. Junior Tristan Demlow finished 14th with a time of 16:53. Both Drew and Tristan earned All-Region honors and both punched their tickets to the State Championship this weekend at Michigan International Speedway in Brooklyn, Michigan. Good luck to all three of our State-qualifying runners!
Special congratulations to Nico who left the cross country meet and traveled to Battle Creek where she placed 2nd in vault at a gymnastics competition the same day!
Varsity volleyball lost to Mio 3-1 in a home court match-up Monday night.
Photo credit: Cheryl Hollingsworth
JV volleyball (Green) hosted Mio Monday night and fell to the Thunderbolts in 3 matches.
Photo credit: Cheryl Hollingsworth
On October 23, 47 Wexford-Missaukee Career Technical Center students were inducted into the National Technical Honor Society (NTHS). These outstanding students were selected based on the following criteria: B+ or better in the CTC program, a B or better at their high school, 5 or fewer absences for the semester, and the recommendation by their CTC program instructor and their home school counselor. Congratulations to GHS senior Del Patterson (front row, far left) who is a student in the Digital Media Production program!
ATHLETES OF THE WEEK
Nico Triebold (cross country) and Mitchel Harrington (varsity soccer)
At the Northern Michigan Championship, Nico led the Lady Viking runners, placing 12th overall with a time of 21:21. Her hard work and dedication are really starting to pay off in this late part of the season.
Mitchel ended his senior season with a school record of 46 goals in a season. He added 16 assists and is an All-Conference and All-District First Team selection.
Viking Football will travel to Negaunee on Friday to open district play against the Miners at 7 p.m. Tickets will only be available for purchase online via this GoFan link. Tickets will not be sold at the door. Go Vikes!
Photo credit: Jessica Hartman
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Jessica Campbell competed at the Division 4 girls golf State Championship on Friday and Saturday. Jessica finished in a very impressive tie for 18th place out of 111 competitors. She shot 94 on Friday and a 93 on Saturday for a total of 187. The weather was terrible and the course was just covered in water. On Friday, golfers sat through a delay to let the rain stop and the water run off the greens. Jessica definitely achieved her goal by placing in the top 20 and by making a 27 position jump from last year. Congratulations, Jessica, on a fantastic year and way to stay mentally tough!
VARSITY FOOTBALL - ended the regular season with a 6-3 record after a 39-8 win over Lake City Friday night. The Vikings have put up a lot of points late in the season and have only given up two touchdowns in the last three weeks. Ethan Kucharek completed 10/16 passes for 155 yards and two touchdowns. Jake Huspen rushed for 101 yards and three touchdowns on 13 carries and, defensively, had four tackles, two assists and two tackles for loss. Daniel Hunter made three catches for 58 yards and a touchdown and Corbin Allen picked up 50 yards and a touchdown on four receptions. Trevor Cvitkovich had nine solo tackles, seven assists and six tackles for loss. Braiden Tuck made six tackles, had five assists and two tackles for loss. Logan Malonen had four tackles and four assists, a tackle for loss and a sack. Maddox Mead made five solo tackles, assisted on another and had a tackle for loss. Defensive lineman Gavin Cvitokovich had an interception. The Vikings will open post-season play at Negaunee on Friday at 7 p.m.
Grayling Viking Volleyball hosts the Mio Thunderbolts tonight beginning at 5:30. Games will be broadcast live and can be viewed using these NFHS subscription links. Go Green!
JV: https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/events/grayling-high-school-grayling-mi/gam9c1ef1dc84
Varsity: https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/events/grayling-high-school-grayling-mi/gamea5423f575