Written by: Kasidy Coats '12
The Eaton Rapids baseball team is looking forward to improving their record from last year. Only losing two starters from last year gives them a great start to accomplishing their goals this season.
The baseball team ended their season last year with an 18-15 record. They lost in the district finals to Portland High School
The players have high expectations for this season as well. “I expect to win districts and do well in regionals,” said Mike Kitsmiller.
Tommy Hollandsworth also hopes to win districts this season. “I’m looking forward to all the fun times we have in practice and winning districts,” said Hollandsworth.
If you’re looking for something to do this spring, make sure you come out and support the hounds throughout their season. The first game of the season will be at home on Tuesday, March 27th at 4:00 pm.
Written by: Kasidy Coats '12
Once again it is softball season. Our softball team always brings out a large crowd to cheer on our Lady Greyhounds, who always seem to have successful seasons. This year the Lady Greyhounds will certainly not be anything shy of worth watching. The varsity softball team has been practicing intently, focusing on improving their weaknesses, as well as getting back into the daily workout routines and conditioning.
Last year the softball team ended their season with a record of 36-6. They lost in the regional championship game by three runs against Grand Rapids South Christian.
[Senior] Kasidy Coats has high expectations of this softball season. “There’s no doubt that we should win districts, and we definitely have a shot at winning regionals!”
By returning most of their starting lineup from last yeat, the team expects to be superior this season. They have many top returners and many incoming players who will all contribute to the team.
Make sure to come out and support the lady greyhounds throughout their season. The first game of the season will be at home on Tuesday, March 27th at 4:00 pm.
Written by: Kendall Wright '13
Last year the Eaton Rapids Girls Varsity soccer team finished with an 11-8 record, and 2nd in the league. They changed some things around at the end of the season to produce in big games, and do well against opponents that beat them handily in the beginning of the season.
Over all Jason Zeller, the head coach, was happy with their performance. “How will they do this year?” is the question. Coach Zeller seems to expect great things from them this season. They do have a tough schedule, but they also have 11 returning starters from last season. Also they picked up junior, Cassie McManus for this upcoming season, “Having Cassie back will be a plus,” according to 3rd year varsity player, goalkeeper, and captain: Leah Fast.
Though they did lose three current year seniors for the upcoming season, a solution was already found and three juniors were brought up to fill in those holes.
One goal that Coach Zeller has in mind is to finish in the top have of teams in the league tournament. A district championship is one thing all players and coaches want to top off, what should be a stellar season.
Written by: Carly Darrow '12
Spring season is in full swing, as well as the Eaton Rapids girl’s tennis team, ready for another year on the courts.
Beginning in January the girls tennis team conditioned in preparation for their season. Three times a week for 11 weeks the girls got together, Coach Ryan Anderson broke out his stopwatch, and the girls proved their dedication to the sport.
"The girl’s tennis team should perform well in the CAAC Gold Division this year. Mason will be our team to beat," says Mr. Anderson. "Overall we have a great core group of returning athletes, including four very experienced seniors. The door is also open for some new recruits to step up and fill the void left by the five seniors who graduated last year."
Returning seniors hitting the courts this year include Sarah Stewart, Devin Davies, Carly Darrow, and Monica Kidd. Come out and support your tennis girls at their first home match on April 10th vs. Corunna!
Track & Field
Written by: Jacqueline Mills '12
Spring sports are here and for the boys track team things are looking good. Every year the team prepares for the season in multiple ways. This season is no exception.
For track conditioning the boys did a lot of winter running. They came into the school and ran. Also they would stay after school and run around the hallways to prepare themselves for the track season. “I have been running four times a week and I even ran with my dog a few times”, said Shea McKenzie.
Shea also stated, “This season, I think we will do well because we have some good people on the team this year.” After long preparation and hard determination, the boys track team is sure to do great this season.
Written by: Allison Saint Aubin '14
After going undefeated in the season, being League champions, and placing second in Regionals last year, the girl’s track team has high expectations for this year. They have many returning runners that will make the core of the team, and then many freshmen that will step up. “Everybody contributes equally, we win together and lose together,” Coach Ribby believes.
Everyone has their own goals, but they all have one team goal; to reach their full potential. Much is expected from the girls this year. Come out and support them on April 11th at their first home meet against Waverly.
Written by: Blake Johnson '13
With goals of improvement in mind, the Eaton Rapids boy’s golf team takes the course for the 2012 season. While accomplishing a lot in the past few years, head coach Jim Bullinger is always looking for ways to better the squad. He began the search last week, getting the team up into the wrestling room to examine their swing form and to see where everybody was coming along from the offseason, he then continued this by getting the guys out to Fox Woods in town and letting them get a round in before the final cut was made.
The team luckily returns key varsity players such as Ryan Tomlinson, Gavin Crawford, Shane Zimmer, and Jacob Malcongi, who are sure to continue scoring well. This still leaves the door open for a few new varsity athletes who will have to prove themselves in the coming weeks to earn their spot on the team.
A successful season would be to finish near the top of the league and to score well in post-season play. If you are interested in stopping by to watch this dog-eat-dog sport in action, check out the match schedule and stop by Branson Bay
The season is sure to be successful for the Hounds, just how successful? That answer lies beyond the fairway.
