2023 Spring Sport Registration Information and Start Dates

2023 Spring Sport Registration Information and Start Dates

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2023 Spring Sport Registration Process

  1. The spring sports registration page is now active at this link.  All students participating in a fall sport will need to complete their registration before he/she is eligible to compete.  Through the registration page, parents will be able to take care of pay-to-play fees online.
  2. MHSAA Physical Forms are available both in the high school office and by clicking here.  A physical exam conducted on/after April 15, 2022 is required for all students participating in a fall sports.  Students will not be able to begin formal practice activity until this form has been submitted to the Athletics Office.  Students with a physical already on file as a result of participating in a fall and/or winter sport do not need to submit a new copy.

Spring Sport Start Date and Coach Contact Information

  • Baseball
    • First Practice Date – Varsity:  Wednesday, March 15 from 3:30-5:30 p.m. in the MSHS Main Gym (tryouts to run from March 15-17; tryout dates subject to change)
    • First Practice Date – JV:  Tuesday, March 14 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at Advantedge; Wednesday-Thursday, March 15-16 from 4:30-6:30 p.m. in the MSHS Main Gym (tryouts to run from March 14-16; tryout dates subject to change)
    • Varsity Coach Contact: Mark Pantti; mpantti@nmu.edu
    • JV Coach Contact:  Joey Gleason; joeyg8887@att.net
    • Facebook Page:  “Marquette Redmen Baseball”
  • Golf – Boys & Girls
    • Team Meeting:  Tuesday, March 14 from 2:30-3:30 p.m. in Room 232
    • Head Coach Contact:  Ben Smith; besmith@mapsnet.org
  • Soccer – Girls
    • Parent Informational Meeting:  Wednesday, March 15 at 5:00 p.m. in the MSHS Cafeteria
    • First Practice Date:  Monday, March 13 from 7:00-9:00 p.m. in the MSHS Auxiliary Gym (tryouts to be held from March 13-15; sessions on March 14-15 will be from 4:30-6:30 p.m. in the MSHS Auxiliary Gym)
    • Varsity Coach Contact:  Laura Wayland; lwayland@nmu.edu
    • JV Coach Contact:  Patience Sager; patience.sager@gmail.com
    • Facebook Page:  “MSHS Girls & Boys Soccer”
  • Softball
    • First Practice Date: Tuesday, March 14 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. in the MSHS Auxiliary Gym (tryouts to run from March 14-16; March 15-16 to be in MSHS Main Gym)
    • Varsity Coach Contact: Kyle Johnson; kyle.a.johnson9972@gmail.com
    • JV Coach Contact: Crystal Anderson; Crystal.anderson@dalcoonline.com
    • Facebook Page:  “Marquette Senior High School Softball”
  • Tennis – Boys
    • First Practice Date:  Wednesday, March 15 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. in the MSHS Auxiliary Gym
    • Head Coach Contact:  Karl Thomsen; kthomsen@mapsnet.org
  • Track & Field – Boys
    • First Practice Date:  Monday, March 13 from 2:30-4:30 p.m. in the MSHS Main Gym
    • Google Sign-Up Form:  http://bit.ly/3ypbPWZ
    • Head Coach Contact:   Derek Marr; dmarr@nmu.edu
  • Track & Field – Girls
    • Tryout Dates:   Monday, March 13 from 2:30-4:30 p.m. in the MSHS Auxiliary Gym
    • Head Coach Contact:  Natalie Messano; nmessano@mapsnet.org

2022-23 Handbook and Code of Conduct – click here to view

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Grace Sobczak and Andrew King Selected As February Student-Athletes Of The Month

Grace Sobczak and Andrew King Selected As February Student-Athletes Of The Month

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Marquette Senior High School, along with Superiorland Kiwanis, are proud to announce that Grace Sobczak (girls swim & dive) and Andrew King (boys swim & dive) have been named as the Student-Athletes of the Month for February 2023.

Grace Sobczak is a junior at MSHS this year and has just finished her third year as a member of the MSHS Girls Swimming & Diving team.

The 2022-2023 swimming and diving season was a remarkable season for both the team, as the Redettes won the MHSAA U.P. Swimming & Diving title, and for Grace as she captured four first place finishes at this year’s finals (200 Medley Relay, 200 I.M., 500 Free, 400 Free Relay). Those results earned Grace All-Upper Peninsula honors for the third consecutive season and also saw her recognized by the MHSAA as the “Performance of the Week”.

The team championship is the team’s second straight and fourth MHSAA U.P. Finals title in five seasons. For Grace, she has now accumulated eight total first place finishes at the MHSAA U.P. Finals after winning two events in both 2022 (200 Medley Relay, 500 Free) and 2021 (500 Free, 200 Free Relay).

Academically, Grace holds a 3.76 cumulative GPA which has her included on the MSHS Honor Roll, French Honor Roll as well as membership in the National Honor Society. Grace is a three-sport student-athlete at MSHS and also participates in the cross country and track & field programs.

Although still a year away, Grace is intending on continuing her education after graduating from MSHS and pursuing collegiate swimming opportunities.

 

Andrew King is a Class of 2023 senior has just wrapped-up an outstanding four-year career on the MSHS Boys Swimming & Diving team.

For the past four years, Andrew has been a key member of a talented group of seniors within the swimming & diving program. His talent, hard work and dedication, along with that of his teammates, has resulted in four consecutive MHSAA U.P. Swimming & Diving championships.

At the 2023 MHSAA U.P. Finals meet, Andrew earned three individual titles (200 Medley Relay, 100 Back, 400 Free Relay) to help the team distance themselves from the competition. In all, Andrew has earned seven total individual U.P. titles after earning three in 2022 (200 Medley Relay, 100 Back, 400 Free Relay) and one in 2021 (200 Medley Relay). Those results have allowed him to be a three-time member of the All-U.P. team over the course of his career.

In the classroom, Andrew owns an impressive 4.26 cumulative GPA to make him an Excellence in Education student and member of the National Honor Society. In addition to swimming, Andrew also participates as a member of the MSHS Varsity Boys Tennis team and Disc Golf Club.

Andrew’s post-graduation plans are to continue his education at a college/university yet to be determined, while pursuing a degree in Fish and Wildlife Management as well as collegiate swimming opportunities.

Helana Sharp and Luke Mead Selected As January Student-Athletes Of The Month

Helana Sharp and Luke Mead Selected As January Student-Athletes Of The Month

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Marquette Senior High School, along with Superiorland Kiwanis, are proud to announce that Helana Sharp (gymnastics) and Luke Mead (wrestling) have been named as the Student-Athletes of the Month for January 2023.

Helana Sharp is a junior at MSHS this year and is in the midst of a standout year as a member of the gymnastics team.

The 2022-23 gymnastics season marks the third that Helana has qualified for the MHSAA Regional Meet on all four events (bars, beam, floor, vault). In the team’s five competitions this season, Helana has seven total event first place finishes and has twice captured first place in all-around competitions (12/7/22, 1/11/23). Cumulatively, Helana has placed in the top 10 in all events this season and has never finished outside of the top four all-around competitors.

With all of the athletics success that Helana has seen this season and in years past, she is equally accomplished in the classroom with a 3.64 cumulative GPA. Her academic success has made her a regular inclusion on the MSHS Honor Roll and member of the National Honor Society.

Outside of school and practice, Helana works as a gymnastics camp coach and serves as a vacation bible school counselor. While still a year away from graduation, Helana’s post-graduation plans are to attend college and continue her education in business with a focus in marketing.

Luke Mead is a Class of 2023 senior and is working through his final season as a member of the MSHS Wrestling Team.

Luke’s athletics participation has been well-rounded with participation in the football (3 years), wrestling (4 years) and baseball (4 years) programs. The 2022-23 wrestling season marks Luke’s fourth as a varsity team competitor and second straight campaign as a team captain.

After finishing the 2021-22 campaign by having qualified for the MHSAA Regional Meet, Luke put in the work to put himself in a position for a successful senior season. That hard work is coming to fruition with three medalist finishes in major tournaments this season, including a 5th place result at the 2022 Marquette Challenge, 3rd place finish at the 2023 U.P. Championships and last weekend’s 4th place honor at the 2023 Northern Michigan Championships.

In the classroom, Luke owns a 3.66 cumulative GPA and has twice earned U.P. All-Academic Honors as well as consistent membership on the MSHS Honor Roll. He is currently dual-enrolled at NMU for an Associate Degree in Advance Fabrication and Welding. Upon completing that program, he intends to continue on to pursue a Bachelor’s Degree with an undecided major at this time.

Meghan MacPhee and Joe DeMattia Selected As December Student-Athletes Of The Month

Meghan MacPhee and Joe DeMattia Selected As December Student-Athletes Of The Month

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Marquette Senior High School, along with Superiorland Kiwanis, are proud to announce that Meghan MacPhee (girls basketball) and Joe DeMattia (hockey) have been named as the Student-Athletes of the Month for December 2022.

Meghan MacPhee is a senior at MSHS and is in the midst of her final year as a member of the MSHS Varsity Girls Basketball Team.

As the team’s starting forward and one of eight seniors on the team this season, Meghan is having an outstanding season as she leads the team at both ends of the floor. At the halfway point of the season, the Varsity Girls Basketball Team has accumulated a 5-6 overall record with a 2-2 mark in Great Northern Conference (GNC) play.

Through 11 games this season, Meghan has averaged 13.4 points, 8.5 rebounds, 1.3 assists and 1.1 steals per game. Her performance on the court in a leadership role this season have made her a standout in the Upper Peninsula Girls Basketball scene. There is no doubt that Meghan will be adding to the All-U.P. Honorable Mention and All-GNC First Team accolades that she earned at the conclusion of the 2022-23 season, which also saw the team claim the GNC Championship.

Meghan’s hard work on the court is paralleled by excellence in the classroom as well, where she has an impressive 4.12 cumulative GPA. Her academic success has made her a regular inclusion on the MSHS Honor Roll and member of the National Honor Society. Meghan will be continuing her basketball career at the college level next year and is in the process of finishing up the recruiting process to determine which college/university to attend, where she will look to pursue a degree in Biology.

Joe DeMattia is a senior student at MSHS and is halfway through his final season as a defenseman on the Varsity Hockey Team.

Joe is a rare four-year member of the MSHS Varsity Hockey Team. He was named team captain of this year’s squad based on his experience, leadership and poise during all situations. With his leadership, and that of five other experienced seniors, the team has worked their way to a 9-3-2 overall record at the midpoint of the season with a 5-1-0 mark in the Great Lakes Hockey Conference (GLHC).

In the team’s 14 regular season games this season, Joe has accumulated 1 goal and 5 assists to go along with an impressive +14 plus/minus rating. This comes off of a junior season where Joe tallied 8 goals and 14 assists en route to earning MHSHCA All-State Second Team and All-GLHC Second Team honors. Joe’s years on the MSHS Varsity Hockey Team have resulted in three appearances in the MHSAA State Semifinals and one GLHC Championship.

In the classroom, Joe owns a 3.69 cumulative GPA and is a consistent member of the MSHS Honor Roll. Upon graduating from MSHS this spring, Joe plans to attend Northern Michigan University in the fall with a focus in the College of Business, and will continue his work as a model with the 10 Management Agency.

MSHS Athletics To Add Boys and Girls Mountain Biking Teams For 2023-24

MSHS Athletics To Add Boys and Girls Mountain Biking Teams For 2023-24

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Marquette Senior High School Athletics has announced the addition of Boys and Girls Mountain Biking Teams for the 2023-2024 academic year.  The new sport offering will be added to the menu of fall athletics opportunities available to students beginning in Fall 2023.

The addition of the school-affiliated teams was announced at the MAPS Board of Education Meeting held on December 19.  The administration of the program will be jointly carried out by Marquette County Interscholastic Cycling (MCIC) and MSHS Athletics.

MSHS becomes the first Upper Peninsula school with an official scholastic mountain biking racing program and just the sixth in the state of Michigan.  Teams will compete in the Wisconsin Interscholastic Cycling League (WICL), which provides structure for the 70+ participating teams and over 2,000 competing athletes in the rapidly growing sport of mountain biking.  The WICL is one of 34 leagues in the country that are approved by the National Interscholastic Cycling Association (NICA).

Practices for the 2023 MSHS Mountain Biking season will begin on or shortly after July 1, 2023.  In order to participate as part of the MSHS Boys/Girls Mountain Biking Teams, student-athletes will need to be entering grades 9-12 at MSHS and have a valid physical form on file (dated on/after April 15, 2023).

The competition schedule for the 2023 season is as follows:

  • September 2-3, 2023 – Cable, WI
  • September 9-10, 2023 – Waukesha, WI
  • September 16-17, 2023 – Eau Claire, WI
  • September 23-24, 2023 – Fall River, WI
  • September 30-October 1, 2023 – Wild Rose, WI
  • October 7-8, 2023 – Wild Rose, WI
  • October 21-22, 2023 – Waterloo, WI 
Cora Anderson and Max Dawson Selected As November Student-Athletes of the Month

Cora Anderson and Max Dawson Selected As November Student-Athletes of the Month

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Marquette Senior High School, along with Superiorland Kiwanis, are proud to announce that Cora Anderson (volleyball) and Max Dawson (boys soccer) have been named as the Student-Athletes of the Month for November 2022.

Cora Anderson is a senior at MSHS and just completed a four-year volleyball career as a team co-captain on this year’s varsity squad.

As the team’s starting middle hitter and one of just five seniors this season, Cora quickly jumped into a leadership role both on and off the court.  Her performance on the court, with a team-leading 136 kills, to go along with 22 aces and 8 blocks, helped the team to a much improved second half of the season where they finished with an above .500 record.  As a result of her play, Cora was named to the All-Great Northern Conference Second Team by conference coaches.

Cora’s work ethic extends into the classroom as well, where she holds a 3.94 cumulative GPA.  This academic standing earned her Academic All-State honors from the Michigan Interscholastic Volleyball Coaches Association (MIVCA).

Cora has been a true champion of multi-sport participation at MSHS.  In addition to volleyball, she also participates as a member of the Varsity Girls Basketball, Varsity Softball and Girls Track & Field Teams.  As a junior during last spring’s track & field season, Cora was the Great Northern Conference champion in the shot put.

With a strong commitment to service, Cora serves others as a member of the MSHS National Honor Society, a peer mentor for students with special needs, a volunteer for Big Brothers Big Sisters, while also spending time with the elderly.  Cora’ post-graduation plans are to continue her athletics and academic career at St. Norbert College, where she plans to compete as a member of the Green Knights Women’s Basketball Team.

Max Dawson is a senior student at MSHS and just concluded a remarkable and record-setting career as part of the Boys Soccer program.

In all, Max has spent all four years as a Striker on the MSHS Varsity Boys Soccer Team.  Each of those seasons, including the 2022 season, ended the same way with the team capturing the U.P. Championship.  This year’s U.P. title made for the program’s 15th straight, with the team finishing with a 21-2-2 record and unbeaten in their last 22 games.

Many of the team’s wins over the last four years have come as a result of plays made from Max’s feet.  At the conclusion of his junior season, Max set a school record for “goals in a season” when he poured in 39 during the 2021 campaign.  This year, Max set a new school record for “goals in a career” and also eclipsed the century mark by finishing with 102 career goals.

In addition to soccer, Max is also a member of the MSHS Boys Bowling and Boys Track & Field Teams.  During Max’s, during his sophomore track season, he was part of the school record setting 400 Meter Relay Team.

Through all of his success, Max has remained a team-centered leader set on continuous improvement and helping to leave the program set up for future success.

 

Monet Argeropoulos and Braden Ketzenberger Selected As October Student-Athletes of the Month

Monet Argeropoulos and Braden Ketzenberger Selected As October Student-Athletes of the Month

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Marquette Senior High School, along with Superiorland Kiwanis, are proud to announce that Monet Argeropoulos (girls cross country) and Braden Ketzenberger (boys cross country) have been named as the Student-Athletes of the Month for October 2022.

Monet Argeropoulos is a sophomore at MSHS and recently wrapped-up her second successful season as a member of the Varsity Girls Cross Country team.

After pacing the team as a freshman with a 12th place finish at the 2021 MHSAA U.P. Division 1 Finals, Monet returned as a sophomore to take her running to the next level for the 2022 season. This was evident when Monet captured first place and was crowned as the individual champion at the 2022 Great Northern Conference (GNC) Meet. As a follow-up, she then placed fourth at the 2022 MHSAA U.P. Division 1 Finals.

In a girls cross country season where every place mattered in many of the team competitions, Monet’s finishes proved crucial in leading the team to another GNC championship and taking back the MHSAA U.P. Division 1 title after a two year hiatus.

At season’s end, Monet had her efforts recognized when she earned places on the All-State, Academic All-State, All-U.P. and All-GNC Teams. This season marks her second consecutive season earning these accolades.

Monet is a three-sport varsity student-athlete and also competes as a member of the MSHS Girls Nordic Skiing and Girls Track & Field teams. In the classroom, she owns a perfect 4.0 cumulative GPA and is a consistent member of the MSHS Honor Roll.

Outside of school, Monet volunteers time with the Superiorland Ski Club’s Ski Cats program as well as Marquette’s Petunia Pandemonium effort. Although still two years away, Monet’s post-high school plan is to continue her education, potentially in the area of Occupational Therapy.

Braden Ketzenberger is a senior student at MSHS and just concluded an outstanding season and career as part of the Boys Cross Country program.

Of the eight events on the 2022 cross country schedule, Brady turned in a team-leading six Top-Five finishes. Those finishes include third place finishes at both the 2022 Great Northern Conference (GNC) Meet and 2022 MHSAA U.P. Division 1 Finals.

Brady’s steadiness at the front of the pack was invaluable to this year’s talented team that saw the group again take first place at the GNC Meet and earn the program’s fourth consecutive MHSAA U.P. Division 1 Championship.

After turning in a second consecutive season with a Top-10 performance at both the GNC Meet and MHSAA U.P. Division 1 Finals, Brady’s athletics performance this fall again earned him All-State, Academic All-State, All-U.P. and All-GNC accolades.

In addition to cross country, Brady also competes as a member of the Wrestling and Boys Track & Field teams at MSHS. As a junior wrestler, Brady was named to the Academic All-U.P. Wrestling team. On the track, Brady is a member of the reigning MHSAA U.P. Division 1 Champion 3200 Meter Relay Team.

In the classroom, Brady owns a 4.23 cumulative GPA. Outside of school, he enjoys philosophy, fishing and chess. Brady’s post-graduation plans are to continue his education with an area of study focused on either Chemical Engineering or Neuroscience.

2022-23 Winter Sport Registration Information and Start Dates

2022-23 Winter Sport Registration Information and Start Dates

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2022-23 Winter Sport Registration Process

  1. The winter sports registration page is available at this link.  All students participating in a winter sport will need to complete their registration before he/she is eligible to compete.  Through the registration page, parents will be able to take care of pay-to-play fees online.
  2. MHSAA Physical Forms are available both in the high school office and by clicking here.  A physical exam conducted on/after April 15, 2022 is required for all students participating in a winter sport.  Students will not be able to begin formal practice activity until this form has been submitted to the Athletics Office.  Students with a physical already on file as a result of participating in a fall sport do not need to submit a new copy.

Winter Sport Start Date and Coach Contact Information

  • Alpine Skiing
    • Team Meeting:  Wednesday, November 2 at 4:30 p.m. in the MSHS Cafeteria
    • First Practice Date:  Monday, November 14 
    • Head Coach Contact:  Lili Lockwood; lockwoodlili7@gmail.com
  • Basketball – Boys
    • Tryout Dates:  Monday-Wednesday, November 21-23
    • Tryout Schedule (all sessions in MSHS Auxiliary Gym):
      • Monday, November 21
        • 2:45-5:15 p.m. – Juniors & Seniors
        • 5:15-7:45 p.m. – Freshmen & Sophomores
      • Tuesday-Wednesday, November 22-23
        • 2:45-4:45 p.m. – Freshmen
        • 4:45-7:15 p.m. – Varsity
        • 7:15-9:15 p.m. – JV
    • Varsity Coach Contact:  Rich Ledy; rledy@first-bank.com
    • JV Coach Contact: Jacob Kiesby; jakiesby@nmu.edu
    • Freshman Coach Contact:  Mitch Wilson; mitwilso@nmu.edu
  • Basketball – Girls
    • Tryout Dates:  Monday-Wednesday, November 14-16
    • Varsity Coach Contact:  Ben Smith; besmith@mapsnet.org
    • JV Coach Contact:  Zach Mark; zmark@mapsnet.org
    • Freshman Coach Contact:  Emily Mueller; TBD
  • Bowling – Boys/Girls
    • Tryout Dates:  Thursday-Friday, November 10-11, from 3:30-5:30 p.m. at Superior Lanes in Marquette
    • Coach Contact: Hope Virch; hopahopa1960@hotmail.com
  • Figure Skating
    • First Practice Date:  TBD
    • Facebook Page:  “Marquette Figure Skating Club“
    • Coach Contact:  Danielle Dickson; dickson@mapsnet.org
  • Gymnastics
    • Team Meeting:  Thursday, October 27 at 2:30 p.m. on the MSHS Boys Sports Deck
    • First Practice Date:  Monday, November 8 at 2:30 p.m. (boys sports deck)
    • Coach Contact:   Bridget Johnson; bridgetjjohnson@yahoo.com
  • Hockey
    • Tryout Dates:  Monday-Wednesday, October 31-November 2, from 3:00-4:30 p.m. at Lakeview Arena
    • Varsity Coach Contact:  Doug Garrow; douggarrow@yahoo.com
  • Nordic Skiing
    • Informational Meeting and First Practice Date:  Tuesday, November 8, at 4:00 p.m. by Pangrazzi Building (between tennis courts and track)
    • Facebook Page:  “Superiorland Ski Club“
    • Coach Contact:  Steve Carr; spcarr@charter.net; and Ross Williams; williams.ross.1792@gmail.com
  • Sideline Cheer
    • Team Meeting:  Thursday, October 27 at 2:30 p.m. on the MSHS Boys Sports Deck
    • First Practice Date:  Monday, November 8
    • Facebook Page:  “MSHS Cheer“
    • Head Coach Contact:  Bridget Johnson; bridgetjjohnson@yahoo.com
  • Swimming & Diving – Boys / Girls
    • Informational Meeting:  Wednesday, October 26, at 2:30 p.m. in the MSHS Cafeteria
    • Facebook Page:  “MSHS Swimming and Diving“
    • Head Coach Contact:  Nate McFarren; nmcfarren@mapsnet.org
  • Wrestling
    • First Practice Date:  Monday, November 14
    • Preseason Conditioning:  Monday-Thursday 2:45-3:30 p.m. (girls sports deck)
    • Facebook Page:  “Marquette Redmen Wrestling“
    • Head Coach Contact:  Tony Gentz; tgentz1@hotmail.com

2022-23 Handbook and Code of Conduct – click here to view

2022-23 Pay-to-Play Policy – click here to view

Kaia Miller and Peter Closner Selected As September Student-Athletes of the Month

Kaia Miller and Peter Closner Selected As September Student-Athletes of the Month

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Marquette Senior High School, along with Superiorland Kiwanis, are proud to announce that Kaia Miller (girls tennis) and Peter Closner (football) have been named as the Student-Athletes of the Month for September 2022.

Kaia Miller is a senior at MSHS and is led the MSHS Girls Tennis Team to a much-improved season that culminated in runner-up performances at both the Great Northern Conference Meet and the MHSAA Division 1 U.P. Finals.

The 2022 season marked Kaia’s second consecutive season at #1 Singles for MSHS. At that flight, Kaia compiled an overall record of 13-5. Her season-long performance, coupled with a 2-1 record at the MHSAA Division 1 U.P. Finals to finish as runner-up earned her All-U.P. First Team honors. This is the second straight year in which Kaia has received that accolade.

Outside of the tennis season, Kaia remains busy in extracurricular activities at MSHS. She is a founder of the Spikeball Club and also holds membership in the Environmental Club, HOSA for Future Health Professionals, National Honor Society and Student Council.

Kaia excels in the classroom with a 4.03 cumulative GPA and current enrollment that has her in four Advanced Placement (AP) courses. Outside of school, Kaia enjoys reading, cooking and being outside, particularly going on hikes with her Mom and two dogs.

Kaia’s post-graduation plans are to attend either Michigan State University or Grand Valley State University, where she plans to major in Psychology and also pursue a minor in either Spanish of Environmental/Sustainability Studies.

Peter Closner is in senior class standing at MSHS and is currently having a standout season as a team captain and wide receiver/defensive back on this year’s Varsity Football Team.

Through seven games this season, Peter has been a force on both sides of the football.  As a wide receiver, he has 20 catches for 283 total yards with 8 touchdowns.  He also as 33 rushing yards on two carries.  As a defender, his speed and tenacity have been crucial to getting the team’s defense off the field in key situations.

Peter’s strength as a leader comes from his stoic, never-rattled demeanor and lead-by-example nature. His dedication and commitment to his craft is evident both on the field and off. He is a member of the 1,000 Pound Club in the MSHS Weight Room (bench press/squad/power clean) and also volunteers time on the weekends to assist with Marquette County Youth Football. In addition to football, Peter also participates as a member of the MSHS Varsity Boys Basketball Team.

In the classroom, Peter holds a 3.95 cumulative GPA. Outside of school, he enjoys being outdoors, spending time with friends/family and working at Mares-z-Doats.

Peter is currently dual-enrolled at Northern Michigan University, where he is earning credits towards his Associates Degree and will enter the Lineman Technician program after his 18th birthday. He also has plans to continue his education towards a Bachelor’s Degree while also making his way up to Alaska in the hopes of finding an apprenticeship program to earn his journeyman license.

2022-23 MHSAA Scholar-Athlete Award Application Now Active

2022-23 MHSAA Scholar-Athlete Award Application Now Active

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The online application for the 2022-23 MHSAA Scholar-Athlete Award is now available. 

For 34 years, the MHSAA and Farm Bureau Insurance have honored the best student-athletes in Michigan.  Again, this year they will award 32 students with $2,000 scholarships based on achievement and leadership in athletics and activities, as well as responses to short-answer and essay questions. In many ways, this is the most prestigious honor of the MHSAA’s annual awards.

Seniors with an unrounded 3.50 or better GPA who have an earned a varsity letter in a MHSAA-sponsored sport are eligible to apply.

Students will fill out the entire application online, which includes applicant background info, short-answer questions and essays.  Judges will also be reviewing and scoring applications online.

To begin the application process, here is what is needed…

  1. Students should go to mhsaa.com/scholarship to start the application process.
  2. Once there, create an account.
  3. Finally, students will need to enter an Access Code. CONTACT MR. TISEO (atiseo@mapsnet.org) TO RECEIVE THE ACCESS CODE.

At this point, students can start to fill out the different parts of the application. If they leave the application, they will pick up where they left off when they return.  Students also need two letters of recommendation.  Students can upload PDFs or Word docs themselves, or they can use the system to have recommenders upload recommendations themselves.  The deadline for applications is December 2, 2022 at 4:00 p.m.  

Additional Resources:

  • For tips and instructions for students, click here.
  • For more information about the Scholar-Athlete award, click here.