Hornets buzz for winter athletics

Boys basketball opens its season Tuesday, Dec. 10, hosting Lake Fenton at 7 p.m. The team -- led by senior Gequez Pano and juniors Jace Chapman and Braylon Silvas -- anticipates a successful season. Pano is hopeful for the season. As Pano is a senior, it will be his last high school season. "It's exciting but also kind of shocking to think that this is my last year playing high school bas...

As the girls basketball season quickly approaches, the team is ready to fight to the top. Last season, the team won all but two games in the Metro League. Senior Sydney Walker believes that with a little practice and hard work, the team can come out on top. "I think if we play our run-and-gun game, then we can pull through all of those games," Walker said. "I truly believe we can be top th...

Winter is coming, which means boys bowling will start. Last year, the team went to the MHSAA Division 2 state tournament. The Hornets placed in the top eight teams in Michigan. As three graduates are no longer with the team, three spots need to be filled. Freshman Howie Hammond and junior Jaden Sorensen will take two spots while returning senior Lawson Boshaw will take a full-time spot on the ...

Confidence and teamwork is the motto for girls bowling this season. Last season, the Hornets won their sixth state title. They nicknamed the 2018-19 campaign the "blitz for six" in their quest for the honor. The Hornets maintained their winning streak -- dating back to 2013 -- and aim to keep it this season. Coach Rob Ploof said his team is climbing higher than ever, using their teamwork to e...

The competitive cheer team is ready for the start of the upcoming season. The team's first competition takes place Saturday, Dec. 14, at Saline High School. Many cheerleaders are ready to step on the mats for the first time this year. Junior Isabella Baltosser believes in the team's potential to win this year despite setbacks from losing last year's seniors. "I think our team will overc...

Determined to make the Michigan High School Power Lifting Association championship, the power lifting team is focused on strengthening its individual members. In power lifting, students compete against other schools to lift weights. Many returning lifters are ready to lead their team into the season, such as senior Josh Truax, Terry Becker, and Fred Cregar, juniors Isaiah Jones and Mackenzie ...

Looking to enter the 2019-20 season full throttle, the swim team will partner with Lake Fenton in a Metro League full of combined teams. Seniors Brendan Nowacki and Felicia Cunningham, who swam for the team last season, will lead the team this season. After placing fifth in the League meet last year, the team's young members stride to improve. Many of the Hornets are sophomores, including Josh...

The wrestling team kicks off its season against Waverly High School Wednesday, Dec. 11. New coaches will lead the team this year, including Mr. Darnell Ruffin, Mr. Stan Marshal, and Mr. Zameer Pittman. Ruffin is excited for the season. "I think we've got a good group of kids," Ruffin said. "They're very dedicated." The team's attitude fits well with Ruffin. "(The mindset of the team) ...