Hornets kick off winter sports

The girls bowling team is preparing for another year of defending a state title. This isn't the Hornets' first state title defense. They are working to defend their sixth title, calling it the "blitz for six." Kearsley has won five straight state championships for girls bowling. Junior Imari Blond is confident in her team and is eager to begin the season. "I think my  team is more than ready fo...

The boys bowling team is back and ready to defend its league title. Last season, the Hornets won the Metro League championship with a record of 14-2. After losing four seniors last year, the team needs to fill the spots as best as it can. The new members of the team include freshman Gage Salgor, juniors Rodney Baltosser and Ethan Burke, and senior Devin Smith. Senior Kyle Langworthy is...

The 2018 girls basketball team is expected to have a season full of new beginnings for the program, along with a new coach. Ms. Traci Pigott, the newly appointed coach, is excited for the season. "I think we will get some much needed wins for this team and the program in general that haven't been gotten in a while," Pigott said. "We are looking forward to a great season." Senior Zaria Mitchner...

Boys basketball opens its season Tuesday, Dec. 4, hosting LakeVille. Members of the team, including senior Saif Dawan, expect the season to be successful. "I'm expecting to have some fun this year and play hard," Dawan said. "Our athleticism is a strength. We should be able to play hard through the whole game. We have a young team, so lack of experience could be a weakness. I feel like we'll...

After a two week break, the cheerleaders are ready for competitive season. The teams first competition is Friday, Dec. 4, at Waterford Mott, starting at 6 p.m. Many cheerleaders are eager to start the competitive cheer season and step out on the mats for either the first time or since February of last year. Sophomore Isabella Baltosser has faith that her team has the ability to succeed. "All...

The Hornets will begin their swim season with a league meet Thursday, Jan. 10, at Swartz Creek. Junior Brendan Nowacki anticipates that the new swimmers will be a strength in the 2018-19 season. "With more people, we'll have a wider diversity of skills," Nowacki said. Nowacki is more optimistic than at the start of the 2017-18 season, in which the team's record was 2-8. Teaching the new...

The wrestling team opens its season on Wednesday, Dec. 5, against Goodrich. The Hornets face off against the Martians starting at 5:30 p.m. The team is being led by a new coach, Mr. Steven Bauer. Junior John Brown, one of the key returners,  plans on breaking down the process for young grapplers in hopes to build a strong team. "I want to slow things down so everyone can really grasp what's...