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The Student Voice of Forest Hills Central

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The Student Voice of Forest Hills Central

The Central Trend

The Student Voice of Forest Hills Central

The Central Trend

Ali Czarnecki

Ali Czarnecki, Sports Reporter

Ali is a Senior and writes for the Sports Report. She has played soccer all three years at FHC. Ali enjoys working out, hanging out with friends, and being outdoors. She is currently thinking about attending GVSU or MSU to study Orthodontics.

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Varsity boys lacrosse defeats rival EGR 14-7

Varsity boys lacrosse defeats rival EGR 14-7

Ali Czarnecki, Sports Reporter April 19, 2018

On Wednesday night, the varsity boys lacrosse team took on rival EGR and won convincingly with a final 14-7 score. The Rangers had a tough start to the game and had to battle their way back as the Pioneers...

Top 5 comeback athletes

Top 5 comeback athletes

Audrey Sidebotham and Ali Czarnecki March 14, 2018

Michael Peliotes - Football Senior Michael Peliotes was practicing for varsity football his junior year when he tore his PCL, a ligament in the knee. It happened on the lower turf during the Monday...

Top 5 seniors

Top 5 seniors

Audrey Sidebotham and Ali Czarnecki March 9, 2018

Isaac Torrey - Football and Wrestling Senior Isaac Torrey had an extremely successful final season of wrestling, as he earned third place in the State Championship and was able to get his 100th win...

Top 5 coaches

Top 5 coaches

Audrey Sidebotham and Ali Czarnecki March 9, 2018

Ken George - Varsity boys basketball coach Ken George has been the varsity boys basketball coach for 24 years and led the team to an 18-3 record this season. The Rangers won the conference championship...

Player Profile: Joey Wise

Player Profile: Joey Wise

Ali Czarnecki, Sports Reporter February 1, 2018

Name: Joey Wise Grade: Freshman Sport: Freshman basketball When did you start playing basketball? Who got you involved? "I started playing around second grade. My family and my friends encouraged...

Player Profile: Dallas Hopson

Player Profile: Dallas Hopson

Ali Czarnecki, Sports Reporter January 18, 2018

Name: Dallas Hopson Grade: Freshman Sport: Freshman basketball What have you enjoyed most about the season so far? Why? "I have enjoyed spending lots of time with the team and hanging out off the...

Player profile: Cam David

Player profile: Cam David

Ali Czarnecki, Sports Reporter January 11, 2018

When did you start playing basketball? Why did you start? "I started playing basketball in first grade; I just really like the game." What is your favorite part of basketball? "I like scoring...

Player Profile: Jeremy James

Player Profile: Jeremy James

Ali Czarnecki, Sports Reporter January 4, 2018

Name: Jeremy James Sport: Freshman basketball Grade: Freshman When did you start playing basketball? Who inspired you to? "I started playing in a league in first grade, but I played years before...

Ali's sports blog: The rules of soccer

Ali’s sports blog: The rules of soccer

Ali Czarnecki, Sports Reporter December 28, 2017

My weekly blog will consist of all different kinds of sports and how each rule of the sport affects the game. To play a sport you must learn each rule to create more knowledge of the game. This week I...

Player Profile: Evan VanArtsen

Player Profile: Evan VanArtsen

Ali Czarnecki, Sports Reporter December 28, 2017

Name: Evan VanArtsen Grade: Freshman Sport: Freshman basketball What is your favorite part of basketball? "My favorite part of basketball is running down after a steal on a fast break to score." What...

Player Profile: Dawsen Beach

Player Profile: Dawsen Beach

Ali Czarnecki, Sports Reporter December 15, 2017

Name: Dawsen Beach Grade: Freshman Sport: Basketball What is your favorite part of basketball? "I like how fast paced the game is; it keeps you on your feet." Who is your favorite teacher...

The reason why sports are so special

The reason why sports are so special

Ali Czarnecki, Sports Reporter December 14, 2017

The greatest advantage to playing a sport is being able to play it your whole life. Many athletes at FHC and across the world have opportunities to play after high school. College sports are very valuable...

Player Profile: Jason Downey

Player Profile: Jason Downey

Ali Czarnecki, Sports Reporter December 14, 2017

Name: Jason Downey Grade: 10th Sport: Freshman basketball What is your favorite part of basketball? "My favorite part about basketball is right before the game starts and everyone gets super hype...

Player Profile: Maguire Mahacek

Player Profile: Maguire Mahacek

Ali Czarnecki, Sports Reporter December 7, 2017

Name: Maguire Mahacek Grade: Freshman Sports: Basketball What is your favorite part of basketball? "My favorite part of basketball is probably spending time with the team and getting experience...

Fantasy football fad

Fantasy football fad

Ali Czarnecki, Sports reporter December 7, 2017

The longing trend of fantasy football is what keeps people engaged in the professional game of NFL. Fantasy football consists of choosing players from NFL teams and making a team of your own to compete...

Country club sports

Country club sports

Ali Czarnecki, Sports Reporter November 30, 2017

When summer comes around, my first thought is getting outside and enjoying the weather. This attracts people to become more interested in what I like to call "country club sports" These sports can be played...

Player Profile: Matthew Mahoney

Player Profile: Matthew Mahoney

Ali Czarnecki, Sports Report November 30, 2017

Name: Matthew Mahoney Grade: Freshman Sports: Basketball What is your favorite part of basketball? "My favorite part is how anyone on the team can make a contribution." How has this year gone as...

Sarah North and her hockey experience

Sarah North and her hockey experience

Ali Czarnecki, Sports Reporter November 16, 2017

Sophomore Sarah North participates in a sport that only a small percent of girls play: hockey. Sarah has been playing hockey since she has been five years old. Sarah started playing with her brother, they...

Varsity field hockey's road to states

Varsity field hockey’s road to states

Ali Czarnecki, Sports Reporter October 24, 2017

Once again, varsity field hockey makes a run for states. Winning their division against Pinckney 9-0 set them up in the perfect spot for success. Since they won their division, they now have a bye their...

Ali's Blog: Committed athletes Q&A

Ali’s Blog: Committed athletes Q&A

Ali Czarnecki, Sports Reporter October 20, 2017

Senior year in high school is very stressful, but for some, it is not at all. The pressure of finding a school is off. Beginning as early as sophomore year, some seniors already committed to a college...

Player Profile: Kennedy Poplin

Player Profile: Kennedy Poplin

Ali Czarnecki, Sports Reporter October 2, 2017

Name: Kennedy Poplin Grade: Junior Sport: Golf What have you done recently to help contribute to the team and be individually successful? "Throughout the season, I have been golfing 5-6 times...

Player Profile: Lily Nicolas

Player Profile: Lily Nicolas

Ali Czarnecki, Sports Reporter September 23, 2017

Name: Lily Nicolas Grade: Sophomore Sport(s): JV Golf What have you done recently to help the team/you individually? "Donating money to the team for snacks and practicing extra to help excel in the...

Player Profile: Mandy Ehrlich

Player Profile: Mandy Ehrlich

Ali Czarnecki, Sports Reporter September 8, 2017

Name: Mandy Ehrlich Grade: 10th grade Sport(s): Golf What have you done recently to help the team/you individually? "I help out other players as much as I can, especially if they don't know...

Player Profile: Jessie Borowsky

Player Profile: Jessie Borowsky

Ali Czarnecki May 24, 2017

Name: Jessica Borowsky Grade: 11th Sports(s): Basketball and soccer Who is your favorite teacher? Scholten If you had to eat one food for the rest of your life, what would it be? Chicken parm Favorite...

Player Profile: Peyton Fester

Player Profile: Peyton Fester

Ali Czarnecki, Sports Reporter May 15, 2017

Peyton Fester Grade: Senior Sport(s): Golf Who is your favorite teacher? Mr. Lowe or Mr. George If you had to eat one food for the rest of your life, what would it be? Pizza Favorite song currently? Hold...

Varsity baseball falls to GRC 7-4

Varsity baseball falls to GRC 7-4

Ali Czarnecki, Sports Reporter May 2, 2017

After a game plagued by defensive mistakes, FHC varsity baseball fell to Grand Rapids Christian 7-4 Saturday afternoon. Scoring early in the second inning, Grand Rapids Christian caught fire as soon as...

Player Profile: Max Smith

Player Profile: Max Smith

Ali Czarnecki, Sports Reporter April 25, 2017

Max Smith Grade: 12 Sports(s): Bowling, rugby Who is your favorite teacher? Mr. Chudy If you had to eat one food for the rest of your life, what would it be? Lasagna Favorite song currently? Patty...

Player Profile: Kaci Carlson

Player Profile: Kaci Carlson

Ali Czarnecki, Sports Reporter April 19, 2017

Name: Kaci Carlson Grade: 11 Sports(s): Tennis Who is your favorite teacher? Ms. Schrotenboer If you had to eat one food for the rest of your life, what would it be? Tacos Favorite...

Q&A with senior midfielder Drew Bailey

Q&A with senior midfielder Drew Bailey

Ali Czarnecki, Sports Report April 18, 2017

After what the boys Varsity Lacrosse team played what they thought would be a tough game, they came out with a 16-6 win against Detroit Catholic Central on Thursday, April 13. Senior midfielder Drew Bailey...

FHC Softball: Searching for new success

FHC Softball: Searching for new success

Ali Czarnecki, Sports Reporter March 30, 2017

After a struggling season last spring, the varsity softball team plans for revenge. Although they did not perform as planned last year, the team is working towards stepping up their standards. As of this...

FHC Dance team places ninth at nationals

FHC Dance team places ninth at nationals

Ali Czarnecki, Sports Reporter March 16, 2017

Stepping off the plane, senior captains Katelyn Johnson, Elizabeth Martin, and Paityn Wedder, were preparing for their last competition. Following a grueling schedule, the season came down to one final...

Player Profile: Luke Majick

Player Profile: Luke Majick

Ali Czarnecki, Sports Report March 15, 2017

Luke Majick Grade: 10 Sports(s): Football and Lacrosse If you had to eat one food for the rest of your life, what would it be? Pizza Favorite song currently? First day - Tee Grizzly When did you...

Player Profile: Mason Kistler

Player Profile: Mason Kistler

Ali Czarnecki, Sports Reporter February 16, 2017

Mason Kistler Grade: 11 Sports(s): Hockey/Golf Who is your favorite teacher? Mrs. DeMeester If you had to eat one food for the rest of your life, what would it be? Cheeseburger Favorite...

Seniors clinch a macho volleyball victory

Seniors clinch a macho volleyball victory

Ali Czarnecki, Sports Reporter February 7, 2017

After a three game battle between the junior and senior boys in the Macho volleyball game at FHC, the seniors came out with the win. The seniors displayed dominance and continued their reign. With high...

Player Profile: Trace Schirmers

Player Profile: Trace Schirmers

Ali Czarnecki, Sports Reporter January 26, 2017

Trace Schirmers Grade: 11 Sport: Wrestling Five things you don't know about Trace: He lived in Alaska for 3 years. He started wrestling in 7th grade. He has moved 6 times to 3 different...

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