Chippewa Hills Athletics

Congratulations to our Middle School Ahtletes of the Week: Addison Dekker and Levi Ruthruff! Addison is a 7th grader who has been a phenomenal addition to the MS girls track team this season. She helped the 4x200 relay team qualify for the MegaStar meet last week and continues to improve almost every time she takes the track. Keep up the hard work and great leadership, Addi! Levi is a 7th grader on the MS boys track team. He PR’d in all of his events last week and showed great determination in being present for all his teammates throughout the meet. He’s always willing to try new events and step up wherever he is needed most regardless of the event. Great job, Addison and Levi!

🏃‍♀️ Track & Field Regionals at Chippewa Hills! 🏃‍♂️ We’re excited to host the MHSAA Track & Field Regionals meet this Saturday, May 17! Come out and cheer on these incredible athletes as they compete for a chance to advance to the state finals. 🎟️ IMPORTANT: Tickets must be purchased online at GoFan: https://gofan.co/event/3592327?schoolId=MI10316 Tickets will NOT be sold at the gate — be sure to buy ahead of time! Let’s fill the stands with Warrior pride and show our support to our Track & Field athletes!

Congratulations to our Warrior Athletes of the Week: Ella Newman and Jacob Hull! Ella is a senior leader for the Varsity Softball team and has had an outstanding season — excelling in both hitting and pitching for the Lady Warriors. She’s delivered power and consistency at the plate while dominating on the mound, proving to be a true force on both sides of the game. Jacob is a junior on the Varsity Track team and a consistent leader in the high jump. His dedication to improving his craft paid off last week when he won the high jump at our home meet with a personal best of 5’8” — and came close to clearing 5’10”! He’s a huge asset to the team and poised to reach even greater heights! Great job, Ella and Jacob!

🏀 Girls Youth Basketball Skills Camp 🏀 Calling all future hoop stars! Join us for a fun-filled week of basketball fundamentals, teamwork, and skill-building at our Girls Youth Basketball Camp! When: May 27–30, Middle School Gym 🕘 Camp Times: • Grades 1–3: 9:00–10:00 AM • Grades 4–6: 10:15–11:30 AM Cost: $40 per player, includes a camp t-shirt! Register Today! Option 1: Print and return the registration form with payment to your child’s school office. Option 2: Scan the QR code to register online — and still return the form to ensure we get your shirt size! Let’s build skills, make memories, and have a blast on the court! 💪🏽🏀

This cheesy grin says it all! 😄 The countdown is ON — the last day of school for Chippewa Hills is Friday, May 23!

Congratulations to our Warrior Athletes of the Week: Hannah Hough and Macyn Cornell! Hannah is a junior on the Varsity Girls Softball team. She pitched a great game and had two walk-offs in last week’s win against Reed City! Macyn is a sophomore on the Varsity Girls Track team. She has been a huge contributor for the distance races, relays, and field events, helping the team continue to get better every week. Great job, Hannah and Macyn!

Congratulations to our Middle School Athletes of the Week: Conley Howard and Julion Cullen! Conley is an 8th grader on the Middle School Girls Track team. She qualified for the coveted MegaStar meet in the high jump and is close to qualifying in both the 800m run and 1600m run! Conley is a leader for the team and has been working hard to improve her performance every time she steps on the track. Julion is an 8th grade distance runner for the Middle School Boys Track team. He pushed himself hard through both the 1600m run and 3200m run at Central Montcalm last week, and took 1st in the 1600m! Julion is always willing to try something new and keeps a positive attitude about everything! Way to go, Conley and Julion!

🌟 Help Shape the Future of Student Wellness at Chippewa Hills! 🌟 The Chippewa Hills Wellness Center is hosting a Community Advisory Council Meeting, and your voice matters! Whether you're a parent, educator, school staff member, or community partner, we want you at the table. Please join us for a 30-minute meeting tomorrow, May 7, at 3:15 PM in the High School Media Center. We’ll be sharing updates from this school year and discussing how we can better support the health and wellness of our students and community in the 2025-26 school year. Your attendance also helps us meet state requirements that ensure our school-based health center continues to thrive. If you can’t be there in person, please join us virtually via Microsoft Teams using Meeting ID: 212 284 777 150 8, Passcode: jE36GG3L Come share your ideas, hear what’s happening, and be part of something that makes a difference. Let’s build a healthier future for our Warriors—together!

Athletics Update: Today’s JV Baseball game at Tri County and the home Varsity Baseball game have been cancelled.

REMINDER: Monday, May 5, is an early release day! The High School & Middle School will be released at 12 PM. Elementary Schools are released at 12:15 PM.

Congratulations to our Middle School Athletes of the Week: Autumn Ottobre and Nate Edwards! Autumn is a 7th grader on the Middle School Girls Track team, known for being a hard-working and open-minded athlete. She took first in all three of her events at Newaygo and earned a place at the MegaStar meet for high jump! Autumn is sure to have a successful season and her coaches are so glad to have her on the team! Nate is a 7th grader on the Middle School Boys Track team. He was a key contributor to the success of many relays this past week, serving as a vital anchor for his team. Nate also scored a lot of points at the meet against Newaygo and White Cloud last week. Great job, Autumn and Nate!

⚽ AYSO Soccer Night + Senior Night! 🎓 Join us for a special night of soccer on Monday, May 19 at Warrior Stadium as our Varsity Girls take on Leland at 5 PM! 🎉 FREE Admission for all AYSO youth soccer players and their families – just wear your AYSO jersey! 📸 After the game, AYSO players are invited onto the field for photos with the Varsity team! 👩‍🎓 We’ll also be celebrating our amazing Senior players with a special Senior Night ceremony before kickoff. Let’s pack the stands and cheer loud for our Warriors!

Congratulations to this week’s Warrior Athletes of the Week: Ella Grinnell and Karsen Kellogg! Ella is a freshman on the Varsity Girls Soccer team. She has shown an outstanding midfield performance this season, showcasing her great footwork, ball control, and speed! Karsen is a freshman on the JV Baseball team. It’s his first year playing baseball and he has become a key pitcher, closing out games and managing to get the win during high stress situations. He is eager to learn and get better at the position! Way to go, Ella and Karsen!

🚨 Join Us for the 1st Annual Little Warriors Softball Clinic! 🚨 🏆 Come improve your game with the Chippewa Hills Varsity Softball team and coaches! 🏆 Whether you're looking to sharpen your throwing, catching, hitting, or pitching skills, this clinic has something for everyone. Our experienced coaches and players are here to help you grow in a fun, supportive environment! Details: 📅 Date: Saturday, May 10th, 2025 ⏰ Time: 9AM-12PM: 3rd-5th Grade 1PM-4PM: 6th-8th Grade 📍 Location: Chippewa Hills Varsity Softball Field 💲 Cost: $20 per athlete (includes a camp shirt) ✔️ Payment: Cash/Check payable to Chippewa Hills Softball Program 📝 Payments can be handed into your school office. This clinic is open to youth who attend Chippewa Hills School District or play Chippewa Hills Little League. ⚡ Don't miss out on this opportunity to learn from the pros and have fun while doing it! ⚡ 🔗 Registration deadline is May 1. Sign up here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe5V7JRGwnNPTrhii0i-3JN_xyGKy7bd5eW2Fsh0lp8q1KRpA/viewform?usp=sharing For any questions, please contact Coach Liz at lantvelink@chsd.us or message the Chippewa Hills Varsity Softball page! Let’s play ball! ⚾💪

Congratulations to our Middle School Athletes of the Week: Brooklynn Wernette and Ben Brennan! Brooklynn is a 7th grader on the Girls Track team. She took 2nd place in the long jump at her first-ever track meet last week and her jump qualified her for a spot at the coveted MegaStar meet in June! Brooklynn is a great teammate and an exceptionally hard worker! Ben is a 7th grader on the Boys Track team. He had an amazing track debut at the team’s first meet last week, competing in the 400m, 800m, and 4x800m relay. He has shown an incredible commitment to improving upon his efforts and to help the team. Way to go, Brooklynn and Ben!

Huge congratulations to our Warrior Athletes of the Week: Kiara White and Jacob Simon! Kiara is a Junior on the Varsity Softball team. She had the first homerun of the season and has been an awesome teammate! Kiara has been one of many players filling different positions for the team and giving 110% effort. Jacob is a Senior on the Varsity Boys Track team. He had a big night in Breckenridge last week as he scored in the 800m, 3200m, and lead off the 4x800m relay to a 3rd place finish. He has been working hard for the last 4 years and is starting a strong senior season as he leads the distance team. Great work, Kiara and Jacob!

Tonight’s baseball and softball games are cancelled due to field conditions and wind. The games will be rescheduled for this Thursday, April 24. JV Baseball will be home, while Varsity Baseball & Softball will be at Reed City.

Tri County is in the process of resurfacing their track, so the Middle School track meet on April 23 has been moved to Newaygo.

Soccer Schedule Change: The May 9 game vs. Cadillac Heritage Christian has been moved to Friday, April 25 at 5 PM and will now be played away at Cadillac Heritage Christian.