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The Student Voice of Forest Hills Central

The Central Trend

The Student Voice of Forest Hills Central

The Central Trend

The Student Voice of Forest Hills Central

The Central Trend

Jake Heilman

Jake Heilman, Sports Editor in Chief

Jake Heilman is now in his second year on the staff, and is taking over as the Sports Editor in Chief. He is currently looking to pursue both writing and baseball at Western Michigan University or Grand Valley State University. Jake loves to write about all sports, but football and basketball have a special spot in his writing, having played both in the past. This year, Jake has goals to bring the Central Trend to new highs in terms of overall readership, new viewers, and individual sports views.

Favorite part of FHC: The overall school pride and togetherness we bring especially when adversity is thrown in our direction.

Where you can find Jake the usual night: Training for baseball, at the football game, or hanging out with friends.

An interesting fact about Jake: Not only is he passionate about the creative journalism side, he is also great with numbers and black and white concepts.

All content by Jake Heilman
Varsity softball picks up a win on senior night

Varsity softball picks up a win on senior night

Jake Heilman, Sports Editor in Chief May 21, 2018

Varsity softball picked up a win on senior night over the Wolves of Wyoming, sending their one and only senior, Hannah Miller, off with a bang 5-1. After three scoreless innings of work on the mound, it...

Varsity softball drops a tough pair of conference games to Lowell

Varsity softball drops a tough pair of conference games to Lowell

Jake Heilman, Sports Editor in Chief May 15, 2018

Varsity softball had the biggest conference series of the year against the Lowell Red Arrows, who is unbeaten in the conference. Despite playing some of the best ball of the season, they ended up dropping...

Varsity softball splits in a non-conference doubleheader with Mona Shores

Varsity softball splits in a non-conference doubleheader with Mona Shores

Jake Heilman, Sports Editor in Chief May 11, 2018

Varsity softball improved their record to 14-7 (9-3) on the season after splitting a doubleheader with the Sailors of Mona Shores. In the first game, it was all FHC, with the Rangers coming out on top...

Varsity softball completes the sweep of Ottawa Hills after enormous victory 47-0

Varsity softball completes the sweep of Ottawa Hills after enormous victory 47-0

Jake Heilman, Sports Editor in Chief May 10, 2018

After winning in major fashion on Monday against the Bengals, FHC came back again even stronger and completed the sweep over Ottawa Hills Wednesday night. FHC came out fast with 21 runs in the first inning,...

FHC welcomes five new faces to the Hall of Fame in 2018

FHC welcomes five new faces to the Hall of Fame in 2018

Jake Heilman, Sports Editor in Chief May 9, 2018

FHC has now had three years of inductees enshrined into the FHC Athletic Hall of Fame. This year, five more athletes will be forever on FHC’s list of greats. Included this year is golfer Drew Preston,...

Varsity softball picks up two more conference wins against Ottawa Hills

Varsity softball picks up two more conference wins against Ottawa Hills

Jake Heilman, Sports Editor in Chief May 8, 2018

With Ottawa Hills having to forfeit both games beforehand due to a lack of players, it made for a quick night for FHC softball. The Rangers had to have two of their players play for the Bengals throughout...

Varsity softball rolls through FHE twice Friday night

Varsity softball rolls through FHE twice Friday night

Jake Heilman, Sports Editor in Chief May 7, 2018

Varsity softball swept the doubleheader on Friday at Forest Hills Eastern with final scores of 19-4 and 18-3. The offense was firing on all cylinders, and the pitching was dominant all night. The entire...

Girls varsity softball completes the season sweep of Cedar Springs 9-3

Girls varsity softball completes the season sweep of Cedar Springs 9-3

Jake Heilman, Sports Editor in Chief May 3, 2018

After another quality start from junior Tori MacLeod and 10 hits from the Ranger offense, FHC completed the OK white conference sweep of the Cedar Springs Red Hawks. Juniors Valerie Nuffer, Molly Donovan,...

Varsity softball blasts Cedar Springs for a pair of conference wins

Varsity softball blasts Cedar Springs for a pair of conference wins

Jake Heilman, Sports Editor in Chief May 1, 2018

Varsity softball came back in their best efforts of the season, burying the Cedar Springs Red Hawks twice last night, 8-4 and 19-1. Senior Hannah Miller and junior Tori MacLeod both gave lights-out performances...

Varsity softball goes 2-3 on the weekend at Unity Christian and at Holland

Varsity softball goes 2-3 on the weekend at Unity Christian and at Holland

Jake Heilman, Sports Editor in Chief April 30, 2018

After an incredibly busy weekend on the field, varsity softball picked up two wins out of five games at Unity Christian and the Holland invite. With two tough losses to Unity Christian Friday night 5-1...

Varsity softball wins after offensive explosion and lights-out pitching performance

Varsity softball wins after offensive explosion and lights-out pitching performance

Jake Heilman, Sports Editor in Chief April 27, 2018

After dropping the series to Northview in tough fashion, varsity softball bounced back hard against the Yellow Jackets of Greenville in their conference makeup game. Behind junior Tori MacLeod's no-hitter,...

Varsity softball drops third game to Northview 9-7

Varsity softball drops third game to Northview 9-7

Jake Heilman, Sports Editor in Chief April 26, 2018

Girls varsity softball dropped the third game of their three-game set with the Northview Wildcats 9-7. After losing the first two games on the road at Northview, it was a big game for FHC to keep themselves...

Varsity softball drops a tough pair of conference outings to Northview

Varsity softball drops a tough pair of conference outings to Northview

Jake Heilman, Sports Editor in Chief April 24, 2018

Varsity softball came into Monday night's matchup with a 2-0 record on the year and in the conference after blowing out Greenville twice two weeks back. Northview is one of the best teams in the conference,...

Ty George - Hope College

Ty George – Hope College

Jake Heilman, Sports Editor in Chief April 13, 2018

Ty George Basketball Hope College Why did you choose Hope as your final destination? Hope is the best fit for me in a school and basketball program. Every school that I was looking at was similar,...

Caleb Foster - Milwaukee School of Engineering

Caleb Foster – Milwaukee School of Engineering

Jake Heilman, Sports Editor in Chief April 13, 2018

Caleb Foster Lacrosse Milwaukee School of Engineering Why did you choose MSOE as your final destination? After I visited there and experienced the culture that the coaches had created at MSOE...

Evan Purcell - Adrian College

Evan Purcell – Adrian College

Jake Heilman, Sports Editor in Chief April 13, 2018

Evan Purcell Rowing Adrian College Why did you choose Adrian as your final destination? I choose Adrian because of their geology program, size, and also their rowing program. I wanted a small...

Jacob Demeter - Davenport University

Jacob Demeter – Davenport University

Jake Heilman, Sports Editor in Chief April 13, 2018

Jacob Demeter Hockey Davenport University Why did you choose Davenport as your final destination? I choose DU because it's a smaller school and I really think a smaller school will be better...

Jack Ziegler - Hope College

Jack Ziegler – Hope College

Jake Heilman, Sports Editor in Chief April 13, 2018

Jack Ziegler Tennis Hope College Why did you choose Hope as your final destination? I didn't want to go to college based on my ability to play tennis there or not, but it just came down to...

Connor Genschaw - Emory University

Connor Genschaw – Emory University

Jake Heilman, Sports Editor in Chief April 13, 2018

Connor Genschaw Tennis Emory University Why did you choose Emory as your final destination? Emory had everything for me. First, their academic program, especially for science, is one of the...

Grace Cool - Adrian College

Grace Cool – Adrian College

Jake Heilman, Sports Editor in Chief April 13, 2018

Grace Cool Rowing Adrian College Why did you choose Adrian as your final destination? I chose Adrian College because it provided me fantastic opportunities both academically and as an athlete....

Nicole Carlson - Grand Valley State University

Nicole Carlson – Grand Valley State University

Jake Heilman, Sports Editor in Chief April 13, 2018

Nicole Carlson Diving Grand Valley State University Why did you choose GVSU as your final destination? I choose GVSU because of the atmosphere on the campus; Everyone was really friendly and...

Varsity softball picks up two OK white wins in grand fashion on opening day

Varsity softball picks up two OK white wins in grand fashion on opening day

Jake Heilman, Sports Editor in Chief April 12, 2018

The varsity softball team picked up big wins over the Yellow Jackets of Greenville Wednesday night on the road. In game one, FHC was fueled behind the pitching performance of senior Hannah Miller to a...

Varsity softball adds youth and looks to take OK white conference

Varsity softball adds youth and looks to take OK white conference

Jake Heilman, Sports Editor in Chief April 10, 2018

Behind first-year head coach Jasmine Watson, along with plenty of junior talent, the FHC varsity softball team looks to take over the Lowell Red Arrows for a conference title this season. After falling...

After 24 years on the sideline, boys varsity basketball coach Ken George resigns as head coach

After 24 years on the sideline, boys varsity basketball coach Ken George resigns as head coach

Jake Heilman, Sports Editor in Chief March 26, 2018

Senior Ty George looked at an emotional crowd at the FHC boys varsity basketball's postseason banquet. He was the final senior to speak, and in his hand was his speech that included memories of his childhood...

Boys varsity basketball suffers heartbreaking loss to EGR 65-57 in district opener

Boys varsity basketball suffers heartbreaking loss to EGR 65-57 in district opener

Jake Heilman, Sports Editor in Chief March 6, 2018

Boys varsity basketball suffered a season-ending loss to the East Grand Rapids Pioneers Monday night 65-57. After an incredible 2017-18 season and an OK white conference title, the Rangers efforts were...

Boys varsity basketball sends off seniors in style after beating Ottawa Hills 83-71

Boys varsity basketball sends off seniors in style after beating Ottawa Hills 83-71

Jake Heilman, Sports Editor in Chief March 2, 2018

Seniors Ty George, Ryan Dunn, Andrew Tebeau, Matis Butlevics, and Brennen Bouma were the starting five Thursday night as FHC took on Ottawa Hills on senior night. All five made huge contributions throughout...

Boys varsity basketball win streak hits 17 after beating Grand Haven 60-54

Boys varsity basketball win streak hits 17 after beating Grand Haven 60-54

Jake Heilman, Sports Editor in Chief February 28, 2018

After a collection of huge plays down the stretch, combined with clutch shooting from numerous Rangers, FHC was able to pick up its 17th consecutive win this season to improve to 17-2 (11-0). Seniors Ty...

Boys varsity basketball picks up sixteenth straight win and beats FHN 70-49

Boys varsity basketball picks up sixteenth straight win and beats FHN 70-49

Jake Heilman, Sports Editor in Chief February 24, 2018

Sophomore Jimmy Scholler dominated on both ends of the floor on Friday night to secure the season sweep over FHN 70-49. The Rangers came out emotional and filled with energy as they would score 26 points...

Boys varsity basketball clinches OK white after big win over Lowell 66-44

Boys varsity basketball clinches OK white after big win over Lowell 66-44

Jake Heilman, Sports Editor in Chief February 17, 2018

Boys varsity basketball completed the season sweep of the Lowell Red Arrows 66-44 and won its fourth conference championship in the last five years. The past two years, FHC has come into Lowell and taken...

Boys varsity smashes Cedar Springs 76-39 and picks up 9th conference win

Boys varsity smashes Cedar Springs 76-39 and picks up 9th conference win

Jake Heilman, Sports Editor in Chief February 14, 2018

Boys varsity basketball has claimed three of the last four conference championships and has been on the hunt for their fourth in the last five years. This season will be no different as FHC clinched a...

Boys varsity basketball keeps hot streak alive and beats Greenville 70-39

Boys varsity basketball keeps hot streak alive and beats Greenville 70-39

Jake Heilman, Sports Editor in Chief February 10, 2018

After another big performance from senior Ty George along with a complete performances from sophomore Jimmy Scholler and senior Ryan Dunn, FHC picked up its 13th consecutive win on the season. The Rangers...

Madeline Becker - Grand  Valley State University

Madeline Becker – Grand Valley State University

Jake Heilman, Sports Editor in Chief February 7, 2018

Madeline Becker Soccer Grand Valley State University Why did you choose Grand Valley as your final destination? Grand Valley was my first college visit and I knew right away that I wanted to...

Kyle Basch - University of Indianapolis

Kyle Basch – University of Indianapolis

Jake Heilman, Sports Editor in Chief February 7, 2018

Kyle Basch Lacrosse University of Indianapolis Why did you choose U of I as your final destination? I decided to choose Indianapolis because I really love the area. It is two minutes outside...

Eric Conerty - Butler University

Eric Conerty – Butler University

Jake Heilman, Sports Editor in Chief February 7, 2018

Eric Conerty Soccer Butler University Why did you choose Butler as your final destination? I chose Butler for a few reasons. I got a great offer to an even better University, and they are...

MJ Francisco - Hope College

MJ Francisco – Hope College

Jake Heilman, Sports Editor in Chief February 7, 2018

MJ Francisco Soccer Hope College Why did you choose Hope as your final destination? I love the atmosphere that Hope is offering. It is the perfect combination of strong academics and soccer...

Kelli Bailey - Kent State University

Kelli Bailey – Kent State University

Jake Heilman, Sports Editor in Chief February 7, 2018

Kelli Bailey Lacrosse Kent State University Why did you choose Kent State as your final destination? I chose Kent State because it was a perfect length away from home and it was a big school....

Moise Guerrier - Saginaw Valley State University

Moise Guerrier – Saginaw Valley State University

Jake Heilman, Sports Editor in Chief February 7, 2018

Moise Guerrier Football Saginaw Valley State University Why did you choose Saginaw Valley as your final destination? I picked Saginaw Valley because I've always wanted to go there. I've been...

Natalie Lunt - Indiana University

Natalie Lunt – Indiana University

Jake Heilman, Sports Editor in Chief February 7, 2018

Natalie Lunt Soccer Indiana University Why did you choose Indiana as your final destination? I chose Indiana University because I loved the campus, academics, and coaches that were there. I...

Emma Yoder - Slippery Rock University

Emma Yoder – Slippery Rock University

Jake Heilman, Sports Editor in Chief February 7, 2018

Emma Yoder Soccer Slippery Rock University Why did you choose Slippery Rock as your final destination? I knew Slippery Rock University was the school for me on my first visit there- even though...

Kaley Kaminski - Cornerstone University

Kaley Kaminski – Cornerstone University

Jake Heilman, Sports Editor in Chief February 7, 2018

Kaley Kaminski Soccer Cornerstone University Why did you choose Cornerstone as your final destination? The coaches and team are all such amazing and welcoming people. I've practiced with them...

Jace Thornton - Hope College

Jace Thornton – Hope College

Jake Heilman, Sports Editor in Chief February 7, 2018

Jace Thornton Football Hope College Why did you choose Hope as your final destination? I chose hope because I just love the entire atmosphere of the school. Coach Stuursma has an energy about...

Matt Wilson - DePauw University

Matt Wilson – DePauw University

Jake Heilman, Sports Editor in Chief February 7, 2018

Matt Wilson Swimming Depauw University Why did you choose DePauw as your final destination? I chose DePauw because it made the most sense from a holistic approach in regards to swim, academics,...

Breanna Probst - Aquinas College

Breanna Probst – Aquinas College

Jake Heilman, Sports Editor in Chief February 7, 2018

Breanna Probst Soccer Aquinas College Why did you choose Aquinas as your final destination? I chose Aquinas because I wanted to stay close to home. Having my family around to watch my games...

Katie Mahoney - South Illinois University-Edwardsville

Katie Mahoney – South Illinois University-Edwardsville

Jake Heilman, Sports Editor in Chief February 7, 2018
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Connor McCain - Alma College

Connor McCain – Alma College

Jake Heilman, Sports Editor in Chief February 7, 2018

Connor McCain Soccer Alma College Why did you choose Alma as your final destination? I chose Alma as my final destination because I love the atmosphere of the college, the people I've met there...

Madison Donley - Northwestern University

Madison Donley – Northwestern University

Jake Heilman, Sports Editor in Chief February 7, 2018

Madison Donley Soccer Northwestern University Why did you choose Northwestern as your final destination? I was down to a couple really good schools, but honestly, Northwestern's coaches made...

Bryce Clay - University of Michigan

Bryce Clay – University of Michigan

Jake Heilman, Sports Editor in Chief February 7, 2018

Bryce Clay Lacrosse University of Michigan Why did you choose Michigan as your final destination? Michigan has been my dream school for as long as I can remember. I have been a Michigan fan...

Daniel Riser - Northern Michigan University

Daniel Riser – Northern Michigan University

Jake Heilman, Sports Editor in Chief February 7, 2018

Daniel Riser Football Northern Michigan University Why did you choose Northern Michigan as your final destination? I was very unsure about the school and the location until I went on a visit;...

Hannah Bowling - Aquinas College

Hannah Bowling – Aquinas College

Jake Heilman, Sports Editor in Chief February 7, 2018

Hannah Bowling Soccer Aquinas College Why did you choose Aquinas as your final destination? I chose Aquinas college because I am able to continue the sport I love while being surrounded by...

Elijah Gurley - Taylor University

Elijah Gurley – Taylor University

Jake Heilman, Sports Editor in Chief February 7, 2018

Elijah Gurley Football Taylor University Why did you choose Taylor as your final destination? I love the campus atmosphere, and the coaching staff has built up a great culture that I'm excited...

Boys varsity basketball's hot streak continues as they beat EGR 54-45

Boys varsity basketball’s hot streak continues as they beat EGR 54-45

Jake Heilman, Sports Editor in Chief February 3, 2018

Senior Andrew Tebeau and the Ranger offense put together one of the hottest offensive first quarters of their season. After an 18-5 run to start the game, FHC clung on to that lead to pick up a huge win...

Boys varsity basketball midseason OK White conference update

Boys varsity basketball midseason OK White conference update

Jake Heilman, Sports Editor in Chief February 1, 2018

Forest Hills Central Rangers 10-2 (6-0) FHC is coming off of 10 consecutive wins and has been dubbed as one of the better teams to come through the high school. Since two huge wins over Spring Lake...

Boys varsity basketball beats Wyoming 70-55 and picks up their tenth straight win

Boys varsity basketball beats Wyoming 70-55 and picks up their tenth straight win

Jake Heilman, Sports Editor in Chief January 31, 2018

Fueled by an outstanding first quarter performance along with 28 points from senior Ty George, FHC was able to pick up their tenth win of the season. The Ranger defense was also able to hold the opposing...

Boys varsity basketball beats rival FHN 60-46

Boys varsity basketball beats rival FHN 60-46

Jake Heilman, Sports Editor in Chief January 27, 2018

Senior Ryan Dunn and sophomore Jimmy Scholler were two of the four 10+ scorers for FHC in Friday night's rivalry win against the Huskies of Forest Hills Northern 60-46. On top of 13 points, Ryan had 5...

Ty George and Ryan Dunn break three records as varsity basketball wins 78-61 over Ottawa Hills

Ty George and Ryan Dunn break three records as varsity basketball wins 78-61 over Ottawa Hills

Jake Heilman, Sports Editor in Chief January 24, 2018

Senior Ty George walked out of the Ottawa Hills gym last night not only with a still undefeated conference record and an eighth straight win, but also, he walked out with two all-time FHC basketball records....

Boys varsity basketball downs Lowell on "i understand" night 70-44

Boys varsity basketball downs Lowell on “i understand” night 70-44

Jake Heilman, Sports Editor in Chief January 20, 2018

Seniors Ryan Dunn and Ty George, along with sophomore Jimmy Scholler, came up with 45 of the 70 total points for FHC last night while blasting the Rangers past Lowell, 70-44. On "i understand" night in...

Boys varsity basketball improves to 3-0 in conference with third consecutive 20 point win

Boys varsity basketball improves to 3-0 in conference with third consecutive 20 point win

Jake Heilman, Sports Editor in Chief January 17, 2018

After a six point first quarter, the FHC offense turned to it's senior shooting guard Ty George for massive offensive help to get them back into a flow in their 58-37 win Tuesday night. The Rangers not...

Boys varsity basketball preview: Cedar Springs Red Hawks

Boys varsity basketball preview: Cedar Springs Red Hawks

Jake Heilman, Sports Editor in Chief January 16, 2018

Cedar Springs Red Hawks 4-5 (1-2) at Forest Hills Central Rangers 5-2 (2-0): Everything you need to know about the Red Hawks: Cedar has some experience on the roster while also having some youth....

Boys varsity basketball picks up another conference win over Greenville 83-52

Boys varsity basketball picks up another conference win over Greenville 83-52

Jake Heilman, Sports Editor in Chief January 13, 2018

The dynamic sophomore duo of Mitch Wilkinson and Jimmy Scholler led FHC over Greenville for their fifth straight win: 83-52. Combining for 25 points and 11 assists, the two were far too much for the Greenville...

Boys varsity basketball preview: Greenville Yellow Jackets

Boys varsity basketball preview: Greenville Yellow Jackets

Jake Heilman, Sports Editor in Chief January 12, 2018

Forest Hills Central Rangers 4-2 (1-0) at Greenville Yellow Jackets 4-1 (0-2): Everything you need to know about Greenville: Greenville is coming off of four straight losses after winning its first...

Boys varsity basketball throttles Northview 75-40 for first conference win

Boys varsity basketball throttles Northview 75-40 for first conference win

Jake Heilman, Sports Editor in Chief January 10, 2018

Shooting over 50 percent from the floor and forcing 21 turnovers, FHC had their best first half not only of this season but arguably in a long time. The Rangers throttled the Wildcats of Northview 75-40...

Boys varsity basketball picks up enormous OT win over Godwin Heights 72-68

Boys varsity basketball picks up enormous OT win over Godwin Heights 72-68

Jake Heilman, Sports Editor in Chief December 30, 2017

Fueled by an outstanding 20 point showing from sophomore guard Jimmy Scholler, FHC was able to take down the Wolverines of Godwin Heights for the first time in head coach Ken George's 24 year career, 72-68. Jimmy...

Boys varsity basketball picks up huge win over Spring Lake 87-63

Boys varsity basketball picks up huge win over Spring Lake 87-63

Jake Heilman, Sports Editor in Chief December 27, 2017

The Ranger offense was a fire fueled by the lights out shooting of senior shooting guard Ty George along with a team percentage of just over 55 percent beyond the arc. The high powered attack led FHC past...

FHC bowling suffers losses to the Northview Wildcats

FHC bowling suffers losses to the Northview Wildcats

Jake Heilman and Molly Donovan December 21, 2017

The Ranger bowling teams had another strugglesome outing against the Northview Wildcats, with the girls falling 28-2 and the boys falling 18-12. Despite some big performances from a few Rangers, it wasn't...

Boys varsity basketball picks up their first win of the season over Forest Hills Eastern 49-38

Boys varsity basketball picks up their first win of the season over Forest Hills Eastern 49-38

Jake Heilman, Sports Editor in Chief December 16, 2017

Sophomore Mitch Wilkinson was the youthful spark FHC received to push them past the Hawks of FHE Friday night 49-38. After finishing with ten points, Mitch settled in and started to find his shot early...

FHC's class of 2018 - the best athletic class in history

FHC’s class of 2018 – the best athletic class in history

Jake Heilman, Sports Editor in Chief December 16, 2017

When I think about the class of 2018 as a whole, I think about the greatest class to ever walk the halls of FHC. There is not a more gifted class athletically and there won't be a class like us for quite...

Boys varsity basketball preview: Forest Hills Eastern Hawks

Boys varsity basketball preview: Forest Hills Eastern Hawks

Jake Heilman, Sports Editor in Chief December 15, 2017

Forest Hills Central Rangers (0-2) at Forest Hills Eastern Hawks (2-0) Everything you need to know about the Hawks: FHE is coming off of two early wins against the Huskies of FHN and the Red Arrows...

Both FHC bowling teams fall to Caledonia

Both FHC bowling teams fall to Caledonia

Jake Heilman, Sports Editor in Chief December 13, 2017

The boys and girls bowling teams had a meet against the Caledonia Fighting Scots on Tuesday night. It was a tough night for the pair of teams, with the guys falling 25-5 to Cal, and the girls falling 18-12....

Boys basketball OK white early season update

Boys basketball OK white early season update

Jake Heilman, Sports Editor in Chief December 12, 2017

Forest Hills Central Rangers (0-2) After two incredibly tough losses, FHC looks ahead at four more tough, out of conference games before they hit the ground running in the OK White. With a tough matchup...

Boys varsity basketball loses in crushing fashion to Traverse City Central 66-65

Boys varsity basketball loses in crushing fashion to Traverse City Central 66-65

Jake Heilman, Sports Editor in Chief December 10, 2017

It was the most bizarre finish 24-year head coach Ken George had ever seen. Two of the most unlikely calls a situation like Saturday night's 66-65 loss to Traverse City Central would ever encounter. With...

Boys varsity basketball suffers a tough opening loss to East Kentwood 68-66

Boys varsity basketball suffers a tough opening loss to East Kentwood 68-66

Jake Heilman, Sports Editor in Chief December 9, 2017

Senior Andrew Tebeau provided a lethal scoring threat from beyond the arc in Friday night's 68-66 loss to the East Kentwood Falcons. Despite Andrew going four for nine from beyond the arc and dropping...

Boys varsity basketball previews: East Kentwood and Traverse City Central

Boys varsity basketball previews: East Kentwood and Traverse City Central

Jake Heilman, Sports Editor in Chief December 8, 2017

FHC opens up their year against the East Kentwood Falcons and the Traverse City Central Trojans Friday and Saturday night respectively. Here are all the ins and outs of the kickoff of Rangerball's season. East...

Boys varsity basketball looks to 'Make History' and win another conference championship

Boys varsity basketball looks to ‘Make History’ and win another conference championship

Jake Heilman, Sports Editor in Chief December 7, 2017

Rangerball 2017-18 will have some familiar faces from last year's OK White Championship team. Seniors Tyler George and Ryan Dunn enter their second year as starters, with all-conference and all-conference...

A look back on varsity football's incredible 2017 season

A look back on varsity football’s incredible 2017 season

Jake Heilman, Sports Editor in Chief November 19, 2017

A blowout win over Jenison in week one set the tone. Bryce Clay put on a show on offense, defense, and through special teams all night. Any fan who had an early doubt about this team was quieted right...

Varsity football falls in state Semifinals 20-0

Varsity football falls in state Semifinals 20-0

Jake Heilman, Sports Editor in Chief November 18, 2017

FHC's tremendous season has come to an end. A turnover plagued game from both sides combined with a tough outing from the offense led to a 20-0 loss against the Patriots of Livonia Franklin. With the...

Predictions and bold statements for semifinal football game against Livonia Franklin

Predictions and bold statements for semifinal football game against Livonia Franklin

Jake's score prediction: FHC 21 - Livonia Franklin 17 Why: FHC has preyed on young quarterbacks throughout the season, and has shown they can force turnovers against any team in the state. That won't...

OK White All-Conference interview: Isaac Torrey

OK White All-Conference interview: Isaac Torrey

Jake Heilman, Sports Editor in Chief November 15, 2017

Isaac Torrey OK White All-Conference Grade: Senior Position: FB/MLB Being a senior captain, how have you helped lead this team this season? As part of the team, I try my best to lead by...

OK White All-Conference interview: Daniel Riser

OK White All-Conference interview: Daniel Riser

Jake Heilman, Sports Editor in Chief November 15, 2017

Daniel Riser OK White All-Conference Grade: Senior Position: Kicker/Punter How does your role as a special teams player impact each game? I set the tone at the beginning of the game with...

OK White All-Conference interview: Luke Majick

OK White All-Conference interview: Luke Majick

Jake Heilman, Sports Editor in Chief November 15, 2017

Luke Majick OK White All-Conference Grade: Junior Position: Quarterback Being a first year starter at QB, what kind of honor is it to earn AC in your first set of games this season? It's...

OK White All-Conference interviews: Bryce Clay

OK White All-Conference interviews: Bryce Clay

Jake Heilman, Sports Editor in Chief November 15, 2017

Bryce Clay OK White All-Conference Grade: Senior Position: WR/DB How has this season been so successful for your team? This season has been so successful because of our will to win. We simply...

OK White All-Conference interview: Elijah Gurley

OK White All-Conference interview: Elijah Gurley

Jake Heilman, Sports Editor in Chief November 15, 2017

Elijah Gurley OK White All-Conference Grade: Senior Position: LT/DE Being a senior captain, how have you helped this team to succeed and push your teammates to their highest potential? I...

OK White All-Conference interview: Tate Hallock

OK White All-Conference interview: Tate Hallock

Jake Heilman, Sports Editor in Chief November 15, 2017

Tate Hallock OK White All-Conference Grade: Junior Position: WR/DB Why has this season been the best season yet and how have you contributed individually? This season has been the best one...

OK White All-Conference interview: Jace Thornton

OK White All-Conference interview: Jace Thornton

Jake Heilman, Sports Editor in Chief November 15, 2017

Jace Thornton OK White All-Conference Grade: Senior Position: TE/OL/OLB How has this season your best season as a team and individually? This has for sure been the best team that I've been...

Honorable Mention interview: Michael Peliotes

Honorable Mention interview: Michael Peliotes

Jake Heilman, Sports Editor in Chief November 15, 2017

Michael Peliotes All-Conference Honorable Mention Grade: Senior Position: TE/DE How has this season been your best one yet? What are some things you do to lead your team? Going undefeated...

Honorable Mention interviews: Seth Udell

Honorable Mention interviews: Seth Udell

Jake Heilman, Sports Editor in Chief November 15, 2017

Seth Udell All-Conference Honorable Mention Grade: Senior Position: Center What does it mean for you to be recognized? As an offensive linemen, it feels great to be able to receive the...

Honorable Mention interview: Kyle Wojczynski

Honorable Mention interview: Kyle Wojczynski

Jake Heilman, Sports Editor in Chief November 15, 2017

Kyle Wojczynski All-Conference Honorable Mention Grade: Junior Position: OL/DL As offensive and defensive linemen, it can be tough to get the recognition you deserve. What does it mean to have...

Honorable Mention interview: Kade Shomin

Honorable Mention interview: Kade Shomin

Jake Heilman, Sports Editor in Chief November 15, 2017

Kade Shomin All-Conference Honorable Mention Grade: Senior Position: Cornerback Who has helped you improve this season and what kind of impact have you made on this team? This season has...

Varsity football clinches Regional Title after beating Traverse City Central 28-10

Varsity football clinches Regional Title after beating Traverse City Central 28-10

Jake Heilman, Sports Editor in Chief November 11, 2017

Seniors Bryce Clay and Kade Shomin were again all over the field Friday night for FHC's defense. With two fumble recoveries for Bryce and an interception for a touchdown for Kade, both played crucial parts...

Division two Regional Final football predictions

Division two Regional Final football predictions

Jake Heilman, Sports Editor in Chief November 7, 2017

Region One Traverse City Central Trojans (8-3) at Forest Hills Central Rangers (11-0): Rangers 38-Trojans 14 FHC is coming off of arguably the biggest win in the school's history. A 21-7 second half...

Second half dominance continues as varsity football beats Mona Shores 28-21

Second half dominance continues as varsity football beats Mona Shores 28-21

Jake Heilman, Sports Editor in Chief November 4, 2017

Senior Kade Shomin changed the game for the Rangers in a matter of six seconds. With the Ranger offense just tying Mona at 14-14, FHC's defense was called upon again. On one of the first plays of the Sailors...

Region three and four district final football predictions

Region three and four district final football predictions

Jake Heilman, Sports Editor in Chief November 2, 2017

Region Three - District One Ypsilanti Railsplitters (8-2) at Wyandotte Roosevelt Bears (10-0): Bears 28-Railsplitters 24 This matchup is going to be a close one for a couple reasons. The Railsplitters...

Region one and two district final football predictions

Region one and two district final football predictions

Jake Heilman, Sports Editor in Chief October 31, 2017

Region One - District One Traverse City Central Trojans (7-3) at Traverse City West Titans (9-1): Trojans 28-Titans 27 Yes, the Titans of TC West are 9-1 on the year. Yes, the Titans beat the Trojans...

Recap of Region One's football action Friday night

Recap of Region One’s football action Friday night

Jake Heilman, Sports Editor in Chief October 30, 2017

Region One - District one Traverse City Trojans 21 - Midland Chemics 13 Midland found themselves on the wrong side of an upset Friday night, falling to the Trojans by eight. This is their second...

Varsity football dominates in round one playoff game against Mattawan

Varsity football dominates in round one playoff game against Mattawan

Jake Heilman, Sports Editor in Chief October 28, 2017

An electrifying defensive performance combined with five Luke Majick touchdowns led FHC to a huge 40-14 win over Mattawan Friday night. FHC showed extreme dominance in all facets of the game, forcing four...

5 keys to playoff week one against Mattawan

5 keys to playoff week one against Mattawan

Jake Heilman, Sports Editor in Chief October 26, 2017

Adjust to the modified wing-T offense: With Mattawan running a version of the wing-T, it will be important for the Ranger defense to make an early adjustment against this offense. They should be more...

Division Two football predictions: Region Three and Region Four

Division Two football predictions: Region Three and Region Four

Jake Heilman, Sports Editor in Chief October 25, 2017

Region Three - District One Temperance Bedford Mules (6-3) at Wyandotte Roosevelt Bears (9-0): Bears 31-Mules 21 Wyandotte was taken out of the playoffs last season by Temperance Bedford and has...

Division Two football predictions: Region One and Region Two

Division Two football predictions: Region One and Region Two

Jake Heilman, Sports Editor in Chief October 24, 2017

Region One - District One Traverse City Central Trojans (6-3) at Midland Chemics (8-1): Trojans 42-Chemics 31 Despite Midland being the one seed in district one, TC Central has been battle tested...

An in-depth look at Region One in the division two football playoffs

An in-depth look at Region One in the division two football playoffs

Jake Heilman, Sports Editor in Chief October 23, 2017

Region One - District One Traverse City Central Trojans (6-3) at Midland Chemics (8-1): Traverse City returns to the playoffs for the fourth consecutive year, while Midland returns to the playoffs...

FHC clinches home-field advantage in playoffs; beats Wayland 35-0

FHC clinches home-field advantage in playoffs; beats Wayland 35-0

Jake Heilman, Sports Editor in Chief October 21, 2017

FHC was firing on all cylinders Friday night as they stomped the Wayland Wildcats 35-0. Early touchdowns from juniors Luke Majick, Tate Hallock, and Cam Deines, as well as senior Moise Guerrier, allowed...

Varsity soccer beats Wyoming 6-0 and secures spot in District final

Varsity soccer beats Wyoming 6-0 and secures spot in District final

Jake Heilman, Sports Editor in Chief October 18, 2017

Fueled by outstanding offensive performances from their senior forwards, Eric Conerty and Ryan Downey, the Rangers moved their way into the district final on Saturday against East Kentwood. Eric was...

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