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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

Sam Tuori

Sam Tuori, Sports Reporter

Sam Tuori is a sophomore at FHC and this will be his first year on the sports report. Sam plays on the JV Football team.  He enjoys all things sports but loves watching football and basketball. He also has a passion for all sorts of sports stats. He loves to root on the Michigan State Spartans in all sports.

 

Favorite part about FHC: The school spirit at athletic events

 

Hobbies/Interests: Hanging out with friends and playing and watching sports

 

College Interests: Michigan State, Washington, and Penn State

 

All content by Sam Tuori
FHC crew finishes off season with great showing in regatta in Ontario, Canada

FHC crew finishes off season with great showing in regatta in Ontario, Canada

Sam Tuori, Sports Reporter June 3, 2019

The Forest Hills Central crew team finished its season this past weekend as they competed in the Canadian Secondary School Rowing Championships at St. Catharine's school in Ontario, Canada, competing against...

JV baseball ends season on high note, dominates at conference tournament

JV baseball ends season on high note, dominates at conference tournament

Sam Tuori, Sports Reporter May 28, 2019

After winning the OK White regular season conference championship, the FHC JV baseball team was able to sweep the regular season and postseason, as they defeated Northview and Greenville comfortably to...

Despite weather cancelling some final heats, FHC crew medals 5 times in London, Ontario

Despite weather cancelling some final heats, FHC crew medals 5 times in London, Ontario

Sam Tuori, Sports Reporter May 28, 2019

After making the long bus ride to London, Ontario, the FHC crew team competed in the Doug and Sam Wells Western Ontario Secondary School Association Rowing Championships on Saturday morning. Competing...

Despite already clinching the conference championship, JV baseball loses regular season finale 11-8

Despite already clinching the conference championship, JV baseball loses regular season finale 11-8

Sam Tuori, Sports Reporter May 23, 2019

Despite sophomore Nathan Sigg having yet another great game at the plate for the JV baseball team, the Rangers could not overcome the Greenville Yellow Jackets scoring 6 runs in the top of the sixth inning,...

JV baseball defeats NorthPointe Christian in non-conference game 8-1

JV baseball defeats NorthPointe Christian in non-conference game 8-1

Sam Tuori, Sports Reporter May 22, 2019

Despite being without five players due to either graduation or illness, the FHC JV baseball team was able to soundly defeat NorthPointe Christian 8-1 in a non-conference matchup. The Rangers gave the...

JV baseball takes both games from Greenville, wins conference

JV baseball takes both games from Greenville, wins conference

Sam Tuori, Sports Reporter May 21, 2019

Needing two victories to clinch the OK White conference championship, the FHC JV baseball team did just that, defeating Greenville 12-8 and 11-6. In the first of two five-inning games, the Rangers got...

JV baseball struggles against Hudsonville, drops pair of games

JV baseball struggles against Hudsonville, drops pair of games

Sam Tuori, Sports Reporter May 20, 2019

The Forest Hills Central JV baseball team struggled mightily on Friday, dropping both games of the doubleheader to one of the best teams in the area, the Hudsonville Eagles, 10-0 and 11-3. In game...

Lightweight 4 girls boat wins state championship as FHC crew medals 5 times

Lightweight 4 girls boat wins state championship as FHC crew medals 5 times

Sam Tuori, Sports Reporter May 20, 2019

On Saturday morning, the FHC crew program competed in the Michigan State Championships at Riverside Park. Surrounded by elite competition, the Rangers performed very well. In the lightweight 4 girl...

JV baseball splits doubleheader with EGR

JV baseball splits doubleheader with EGR

Sam Tuori, Sports Reporter May 14, 2019

The Forest Hills Central JV baseball team played a very competitive doubleheader with the East Grand Rapids Pioneers on Monday afternoon, as the two split the games, each team winning by a single run....

With John Beilein gone, where does Michigan basketball go next?

With John Beilein gone, where does Michigan basketball go next?

Matthew Mahoney and Sam Tuori May 13, 2019

The day all Michigan basketball fans have been dreading for the past couple of years has officially arrived. As of this morning, the now former Michigan basketball coach John Beilein has been named the...

Player Profile: Nathan Sigg

Player Profile: Nathan Sigg

Sam Tuori, Sports Reporter May 13, 2019

Name: Nathan Sigg Grade: 10 Sport: JV Baseball Position: Outfield What is your favorite part of playing baseball? “I love the team aspect of the game. You always are very reliant on your...

Crew does well against strong competition in Midwest Regatta

Crew does well against strong competition in Midwest Regatta

Sam Tuori, Sports Reporter May 13, 2019

Over the weekend, the Forest Hills Central rowing team competed in the ever so tough Midwest Regatta in Zanesville Ohio against 40 of the strongest rowing teams in the entire Midwest. After the initial...

Dominant pitching by Sean MacLeod leads JV baseball team to 3-2 victory over Lowell

Dominant pitching by Sean MacLeod leads JV baseball team to 3-2 victory over Lowell

Sam Tuori, Sports Reporter May 9, 2019

The Forest Hills Central JV baseball team was able to clinch its 3-game conference series over Lowell with a 3-2 win, thanks in large part to an incredible pitching performance by sophomore Sean Macleod....

JV baseball splits with Lowell snapping 5 game losing streak

JV baseball splits with Lowell snapping 5 game losing streak

Sam Tuori, Sports Reporter May 8, 2019

The Forest Hills Central JV baseball team went into their doubleheader with the Lowell Red Arrows desperate for a win, as it was on a 4 game losing streak. In game one the Rangers sent freshman Joey...

Crew team struggles at competitive Laddie Cup

Crew team struggles at competitive Laddie Cup

Sam Tuori, Sports Reporter May 6, 2019

On Saturday morning, the FHC Crew team hit the water in Orchard Lake to compete in the Laddie Cup, hosted by St Mary’s Prep School. For the second straight week, the Rangers faced stiff competition,...

Player Profile: Aidan O'Meara

Player Profile: Aidan O’Meara

Sam Tuori, Sports Reporter May 6, 2019

Name: Aidan O’Meara Grade: 10 Sport: JV Baseball Position: Outfield How long have you been playing baseball? “I’ve been playing ever since I was in kindergarten, so about 11 years.” How...

JV baseball struggles at Hudsonville tournament

JV baseball struggles at Hudsonville tournament

Sam Tuori, Sports Reporter May 5, 2019

In the Hudsonville JV baseball tournament, the Rangers allowed 2 opponents to score a combined 18 runs, dropping both games to Hudsonville and Jenison. In game one, the Rangers had a tough draw, having...

Hall of Fame Inductee Q&A: Mike Castillo

Hall of Fame Inductee Q&A: Mike Castillo

Sam Tuori, Sports Reporter May 1, 2019

Mike Castillo is being inducted into the FHC Athletic Hall of Fame for his many accomplishments as a wrestler, including capturing an elusive State Title victory in 1995. After high school, Castillo went...

Player Profile: Maguire Mahacek

Player Profile: Maguire Mahacek

Sam Tuori, Sports Reporter April 29, 2019

Name: Maguire Mahacek Grade: 10 Sport: JV Baseball Position:  Shortstop/Pitcher Why do you play baseball? “Ever since I was little, I’ve always loved playing baseball. My dad used...

Crew struggles at GR High School Invitational

Crew struggles at GR High School Invitational

Sam Tuori, Sports Reporter April 29, 2019

In the frigid weather on Saturday morning, the Forest Hills Central crew team hit the waters at Riverside Park to compete in the 24th annual Grand Rapids High School Rowing Invitational. The Rangers faced...

JV baseball loses first game of the year 17-4 to Cedar Springs

JV baseball loses first game of the year 17-4 to Cedar Springs

Sam Tuori, Sports Reporter April 25, 2019

A 10-run top of the sixth inning propelled the Cedar Springs Red Hawks to a 17-4 victory over the FHC JV baseball team, its first loss of the year. “It was a tough loss for us for sure,” sophomore...

JV baseball stays hot, improves to 6-0 with 13-2 and 11-5 wins over Cedar Springs

JV baseball stays hot, improves to 6-0 with 13-2 and 11-5 wins over Cedar Springs

Sam Tuori, Sports Reporter April 23, 2019

Thanks to scoring a combined 25 runs and 14 hits in the 2 games, the JV baseball team was able to sweep Monday night’s doubleheader at Cedar Springs. Game one saw the Rangers send freshman Joey Seurynck...

Crew team dominates in first regatta

Crew team dominates in first regatta

Sam Tuori, Sports Reporter April 22, 2019

On Saturday morning, the Forest Hills Central crew team had its first regatta, rowing against Forest Hills Northern, Forest Hills Eastern, and East Grand Rapids. The Rangers were able to dominate the water...

Player Profile: Kevin Mcpoland

Player Profile: Kevin Mcpoland

Sam Tuori, Sports Reporter April 22, 2019

Name: Kevin Mcpoland Grade: 9 Sport: Crew   What’s your favorite part about crew? “My favorite part is being on the water and having to work as a team to win. It’s such a team sport;...

JV baseball continues dominant pitching, improves to 4-0 with 2-1 win over Northview

JV baseball continues dominant pitching, improves to 4-0 with 2-1 win over Northview

Sam Tuori, Sports Reporter April 20, 2019

The JV baseball team got yet another big-time pitching performance on Friday, this time from sophomore Evan Van Artsen. Evan pitched 6 innings, allowed just 1 run, 4 hits and struck out 4 Northview batters...

Great pitching propels JV baseball to 9-0 and 5-0 victories

Great pitching propels JV baseball to 9-0 and 5-0 victories

Sam Tuori, Sports Reporter April 18, 2019

Thanks to dominating pitching performances in both games, the FHC JV Baseball team was able to pick up a pair of impressive victories over Northview, 9-0 and 5-0. Freshman Joey Seurynck took the hill...

Player Profile: Alec Gast

Player Profile: Alec Gast

Sam Tuori, Sports Reporter April 15, 2019

Name: Alec Gast Grade: 10 Sport: JV Baseball Position: Outfield/Pitcher What’s your favorite part about playing baseball? “I love baseball, but the thing I enjoy the most is being able...

JV baseball starts season off hot, defeats FHN 14-3

JV baseball starts season off hot, defeats FHN 14-3

Sam Tuori, Sports Reporter April 11, 2019

Thanks to sophomore Sean MacLeod having a huge all-around game, the JV baseball team was able to start the season off right with a big 14-3 victory over rival Forest Hills Northern. Sean was sensational...

Player Profile: Quinn Wiseley

Player Profile: Quinn Wiseley

Sam Tuori, Sports Reporter April 8, 2019

Name: Quinn Wisely Grade: 10 Sport: JV Baseball What do you think the team needs to do going from the freshman to the JV level? “I think we all need to be more focused as a team this season...

Crew has successful ergatta over the weekend

Crew has successful ergatta over the weekend

Sam Tuori, Sports Reporter March 25, 2019

On Saturday, the crew team hosted a ten-team regatta for its first meet of the season. Ergattas are very different from normal meets on the water, as they take place on rowing machines, and each individual...

Varsity crew looks for a strong season

Varsity crew looks for a strong season

Sam Tuori, Sports Reporter March 21, 2019

After some tough senior departures from last season, both the girls and boys crew teams are looking for a successful season fueled by the new rowers stepping into leadership roles. The girls team was...

Top 5 Breakout Seasons

Top 5 Breakout Seasons

Jacob Ervin and Sam Tuori March 13, 2019

Competitive Cheer The competitive cheer team, in just its second season of existence, had a historic season. The Rangers took home the Wyoming Invite championship, and after that, the team took off,...

Top 5 Upsets

Top 5 Upsets

Sam Tuori and Jacob Ervin March 8, 2019

Sarah Schenck @ Girls Wrestling State Tournament In her and the program's first season of girls wrestling at Forest Hills Central, Sarah performed extremely well at the State Tournament. In her weight...

Top 5 Entertaining Games

Top 5 Entertaining Games

Jacob Ervin and Sam Tuori March 6, 2019

Boys varsity basketball vs Northview The boys varsity basketball team went through a bumpy non-conference season and began their first conference game at the home of the Northview Wildcats. The Wildcats...

Boys varsity basketball finishes up-and-down season at 12-8

Boys varsity basketball finishes up-and-down season at 12-8

Sam Tuori, Sports Reporter March 6, 2019

New head coach Kyle Carhart, who took over for his former high school coach, Ken George, guided the boys varsity basketball team to an up-and-down 12-8 season in his first year at the helm. For Carhart,...

Player Profile: Tommy Spaletto

Player Profile: Tommy Spaletto

Sam Tuori, Sports Reporter February 28, 2019

Name: Tommy Spaletto Grade: 11 Sport: Varsity basketball Position: Small Forward What’s been the hardest part of this season? “Definitely both of the losses to Northview. When we lost...

Boys varsity basketball falls to FHN 66-53 in District Semifinals

Boys varsity basketball falls to FHN 66-53 in District Semifinals

Sam Tuori, Sports Reporter February 28, 2019

Despite a tremendous defensive effort in the first half, the boys varsity basketball team lost to arch-rival Forest Hills Northern 66-53 in the District Semifinals. In the first quarter, the Rangers’...

Boys varsity basketball preview: Forest Hills Northern Huskies

Boys varsity basketball preview: Forest Hills Northern Huskies

Sam Tuori, Sports Reporter February 26, 2019

The boys varsity basketball team drew a bye in the first round of District play and will be well-rested when it plays arch-rival Forest Hills Northern in the semifinals at Greenville High School. The Huskies...

Tate Hallock leads boys varsity basketball to big win in season finale

Tate Hallock leads boys varsity basketball to big win in season finale

Sam Tuori, Sports Reporter February 22, 2019

Senior Tate Hallock continued his run of great games with a doule-double to help lead the boys varsity basketball team to a 62-46 win in their regular-season finale at Cedar Springs. The senior forward...

Boys varsity basketball drops heartbreaker to Lowell on Senior Night 64-61

Boys varsity basketball drops heartbreaker to Lowell on Senior Night 64-61

Sam Tuori, Sports Reporter February 21, 2019

Senior forward Tate Hallock played his best overall game of the season, but it wasn’t enough and the Rangers dropped their Senior Night game to the Lowell Red Arrows 64-61. Tate played a season-high...

Boys varsity basketball preview: Lowell and Cedar Springs

Boys varsity basketball preview: Lowell and Cedar Springs

Sam Tuori, Sports Reporter February 20, 2019

The Rangers enter their final two games of the regular season with a bitter taste in their mouth after getting blown out at home by rival Forest Hills Northern 73-43. The Rangers are now 11-6 on the season...

Boys varsity basketball falls to FHN 73-43

Boys varsity basketball falls to FHN 73-43

Sam Tuori, Sports Reporter February 20, 2019

The boys varsity basketball team was thoroughly outplayed by Forest Hills Northern from start to finish in a 76-46 loss last night. The Rangers turned the ball over 17 times, resulting in 20 points off...

Boys varsity basketball preview: Forest Hills Northern Huskies

Boys varsity basketball preview: Forest Hills Northern Huskies

Sam Tuori, Sports Reporter February 18, 2019

The boys varsity basketball team enters its biggest game of the season with revenge on the mind. The last time the Rangers played Forest Hills Northern, FHC gave the Huskies all they could handle but lost...

Boys varsity basketball throttles Ottawa Hills 76-45

Boys varsity basketball throttles Ottawa Hills 76-45

Sam Tuori, Sports Reporter February 16, 2019

Junior point guard Jimmy Scholler once again played a phenomenal game to lead the boys varsity basketball team to a 76-45 blowout win over Ottawa Hills. Jimmy scored 26 points, grabbed 3 rebounds, dished...

Boys varsity basketball preview: Ottawa Hills Bengals

Boys varsity basketball preview: Ottawa Hills Bengals

Sam Tuori, Sports Reporter February 14, 2019

The boys varsity basketball team enters its Friday matchup with Ottawa Hills on the heels of a nail-biting win over Lowell. The Rangers avoided a near collapse to hang on and beat Lowell 56-55. That win...

Boys varsity basketball hangs on to beat Lowell 56-55

Boys varsity basketball hangs on to beat Lowell 56-55

Sam Tuori, Sports Reporter February 13, 2019

Despite turning the ball over 25 times and playing its sloppiest game of the season, the boys varsity basketball team was able to squeak out a 56-55 victory over Lowell behind a big performance from junior...

Boys varsity basketball preview: Lowell Red Arrows

Boys varsity basketball preview: Lowell Red Arrows

Sam Tuori, Sports Reporter February 12, 2019

First-year head coach of the boys varsity basketball team Kyle Carhart will lead his team against a familiar opponent in a familiar gymnasium Tuesday night when the Rangers trvael to face the Lowell Red...

Boys varsity basketball preview: Northview Wildcats

Boys varsity basketball preview: Northview Wildcats

Sam Tuori, Sports Reporter February 11, 2019

The boys varsity basketball team enters its biggest game of the season against the Northview Wildcats up until this point with a record of 4-2 in OK White conference play. The Rangers are still in striking...

Boys varsity basketball throttles Greenville 85-46

Boys varsity basketball throttles Greenville 85-46

Sam Tuori, Sports Reporter February 6, 2019

If there was any concern about how the boys varsity basketball team would look after not playing a game in nearly two weeks, the Rangers' 85-46 blowout win over the Greenville Yellow Jackets put it to...

Boys varsity basketball preview: Greenville Yellow Jackets

Boys varsity basketball preview: Greenville Yellow Jackets

Sam Tuori, Sports Reporter February 4, 2019

It will have been 11 days since the boys varsity basketball team last played when it takes the floor in Greenville, as FHC travels to face the Yellow Jackets in an OK White conference game tomorrow night....

Boys varsity basketball plays complete game, beats EGR 91-74

Boys varsity basketball plays complete game, beats EGR 91-74

Sam Tuori, Sports Reporter January 26, 2019

Junior point guard Jimmy Scholler had a career night on the way to leading the boys varsity basketball team to a 91-74 win over East Grand Rapids. Jimmy completely dominated the game from tip to finish,...

Player Profile: Jacob Ervin

Player Profile: Jacob Ervin

Sam Tuori, Sports Reporter January 24, 2019

Name: Jacob Ervin Grade: 10 Sport: Varsity basketball Position: Forward What is it like to be the only underclassman on the team? "It’s definitely an honor to be the only underclassman...

Boys varsity basketball preview: East Grand Rapids Pioneers

Boys varsity basketball preview: East Grand Rapids Pioneers

Sam Tuori, Sports Reporter January 24, 2019

The boys varsity basketball team enters an intriguing non-conference matchup against the East Grand Rapids Pioneers on the heels of its toughest loss of the season. The Rangers fell by 8 points Tuesday...

Boys varsity basketball suffers tough loss to FHN 73-65

Boys varsity basketball suffers tough loss to FHN 73-65

Sam Tuori, Sports Reporter January 23, 2019

Despite outrebounding and outplaying the Forest Hills Northern Huskies for most of the game, the boys varsity basketball team suffered a tough loss 73-65. Even with a poor shooting night, junior point...

Boys varsity basketball preview: Forest Hills Northern Huskies

Boys varsity basketball preview: Forest Hills Northern Huskies

Sam Tuori, Sports Reporter January 21, 2019

The boys varsity basketball team enters its biggest game of the season to date riding a three-game conference winning streak. After a tough loss to Northview, the Rangers have played great defense against...

Boys varsity basketball wins thriller over Ottawa Hills 56-54

Boys varsity basketball wins thriller over Ottawa Hills 56-54

Sam Tuori, Sports Reporter January 18, 2019

Junior guard Mitch Wilkinson and senior forward Jake Ball made the two biggest plays of the night on back-to-back possessions to seal a 56-54 victory for the Rangers over the Ottawa Hills Bengals. With...

Boys varsity basketball preview: Lowell Red Arrows

Boys varsity basketball preview: Lowell Red Arrows

Sam Tuori, Sports Reporter January 14, 2019

First-year head coach of the boys varsity basketball team Kyle Carhart will lead his team against a familiar opponent Tuesday night when the Rangers host the Lowell Red Arrows. Carhart was the head coach...

Jimmy Scholler makes history, boys varsity basketball wins 62-42

Jimmy Scholler makes history, boys varsity basketball wins 62-42

Sam Tuori, Sports Reporter January 12, 2019

Junior point guard Jimmy Scholler rewrote the record books, although not in the way most people would think, as he helped lead the boys varsity basketball team to a 62-42 victory over the Cedar Springs...

Boys varsity basketball preview: Cedar Springs Red Hawks

Boys varsity basketball preview: Cedar Springs Red Hawks

Sam Tuori, Sports Reporter January 10, 2019

The boys varsity basketball team enters a pivotal conference game tomorrow night, as it hosts the Cedar Springs Red Hawks on the heels of its first conference win of the season. The Rangers played smothering...

Player Profile: Dan Deindorfer

Player Profile: Dan Deindorfer

Sam Tuori, Sports Reporter January 9, 2019

Name: Dan Deindorfer Grade: 12 Sport: Varsity basketball Position: Forward What is it like to be one of the few four-year varsity basketball players in school history? “It’s truly an...

Boys varsity basketball earns first conference victory over Greenville, 62-47

Boys varsity basketball earns first conference victory over Greenville, 62-47

Sam Tuori, Sports Reporter January 9, 2019

En route to a hard-fought 62-47 victory over the Greenville Yellow Jackets, senior forward Jake Ball had a phenomenal game. Jake fell 1 point short of a double-double, finishing with 9 points and 12 rebounds,...

Boys varsity basketball preview: Greenville Yellow Jackets

Boys varsity basketball preview: Greenville Yellow Jackets

Sam Tuori, Sports Reporter January 7, 2019

The boys varsity basketball team enters its first home OK White conference game against the Greenville Yellow Jackets on the heels of a heartbreaking loss. The Northview Wildcats hit a game-winning shot...

Boys varsity basketball drops heartbreaker to Northview 57-56

Boys varsity basketball drops heartbreaker to Northview 57-56

Sam Tuori, Sports Reporter January 4, 2019

En route to a heartbreaking 57-56 loss to the Northview Wildcats, senior big man Dan Deindorfer had a career night. Dan finished his monster game with 22 points, 4 rebounds, and 2 blocks. “We’ve...

Boys varsity basketball preview: Northview Wildcats

Boys varsity basketball preview: Northview Wildcats

Sam Tuori, Sports Reporter January 3, 2019

The boys varsity basketball team enters its first OK White tilt of the year, when they travel to take on the Northview Wildcats on the heels of their most impressive victory of the young season. The Rangers...

Boys varsity basketball beats Rockford 60-46, wins Cornerstone Holiday Tournament

Boys varsity basketball beats Rockford 60-46, wins Cornerstone Holiday Tournament

Sam Tuori, Sports Reporter December 29, 2018

En route to an impressive 60-46 win over a previously 5-1 Rockford team, juniors Jimmy Scholler and Mitch Wilkinson, along with senior Dan Deindorfer, dominated. The trio combined for 54 of the Rangers’...

Boys varsity basketball preview: Rockford Rams

Boys varsity basketball preview: Rockford Rams

Sam Tuori, Sports Reporter December 27, 2018

The boys varsity basketball team enters its matchup in the Holiday Tournament championship against the Rockford Rams on the heels of a 70-59 semifinal win over Covenant Christian. The Rams defeated Godwin...

Boys varsity basketball leads from start to earn 70-59 win over Covenant Christian

Boys varsity basketball leads from start to earn 70-59 win over Covenant Christian

Sam Tuori, Sports Reporter December 22, 2018

En route to a 70-59 win over the Covenant Christian Chargers, senior center Dan Deindorfer had a career night. He helped lead the Rangers to victory by posting a stat line of 13 points, 11 rebounds, and...

Boys varsity basketball preview: Covenant Christian Chargers

Boys varsity basketball preview: Covenant Christian Chargers

Sam Tuori, Sports Reporter December 20, 2018

The 2-2 boys varsity basketball team comes into Friday night's tilt with Covenant Christian off the heels of a thrilling 61-58 victory over Forest Hills Eastern. The game will be a semi-final in the annual...

Player Profile: Tom Tomsheck

Player Profile: Tom Tomsheck

Sam Tuori, Sports Reporter December 19, 2018

Name: Tom Tomsheck Grade: 12 Sport: Varsity Basketball Position: Guard Fun Facts about Tom Was born and lived in Chicago until eighth grade Has been to half of the states in the U.S. ...

Boys varsity basketball comes back to beat FHE  61-58

Boys varsity basketball comes back to beat FHE 61-58

Sam Tuori, Sports Reporter December 15, 2018

With forty seconds remaining and trailing by 2, 58-56, junior Mitch Wilkinson made the play of the night. After a Ranger turnover, Forest Hills Eastern was taking the ball out underneath the Rangers' basket....

Boys varsity basketball preview: Forest Hills Eastern Hawks

Boys varsity basketball preview: Forest Hills Eastern Hawks

Sam Tuori, Sports Reporter December 13, 2018

The boys varsity basketball team enters Friday's rivalry tilt with the Forest Hills Eastern Hawks coming off of a heartbreaking 66-64 loss to the Grandville Bulldogs, who hit a shot to win the game with...

Player Profile: Mitch Wilkinson

Player Profile: Mitch Wilkinson

Sam Tuori, Sports Reporter December 12, 2018

Name: Mitch Wilkinson Grade: 11 Sport: Varsity Basketball Position: Shooting Guard What was the best part about being a sophomore on varsity last season? “Playing with all the seniors...

Boys varsity basketball preview: Grandville Bulldogs

Boys varsity basketball preview: Grandville Bulldogs

Sam Tuori, Sports Reporter December 6, 2018

The boys varsity basketball team split its two games last weekend with a win and loss against Traverse City Central and East Kentwood, respectively. On Friday the Rangers host the Grandville Bulldogs,...

Player Profile: Josh Guthrie

Player Profile: Josh Guthrie

Sam Tuori, Sports Reporter December 5, 2018

Name: Josh Guthrie Grade: 11 Sport: Varsity basketball Position: Shooting Guard How many years have you been playing basketball? “[I've been playing] three years. I started to play when...

Boys varsity basketball earns first victory under Carhart, 52-38

Boys varsity basketball earns first victory under Carhart, 52-38

Sam Tuori, Sports Reporter December 2, 2018

After being outrebounded by East Kentwood on Friday night by allowing 15 on the Falcon offensive end, the Rangers knew that they would need to step up in order to avoid back-to-back losses. The Rangers...

Boys varsity basketball drops season-opener to East Kentwood 75-58

Boys varsity basketball drops season-opener to East Kentwood 75-58

Sam Tuori, Sports Reporter December 1, 2018

Junior Jimmy Scholler played a superb all-around game in Friday night's 75-58 loss to the East Kentwood Falcons. Despite Jimmy’s 19 points, 7 rebounds, and 6 assists on the night, the Rangers could...

Boys varsity basketball preview: East Kentwood and Traverse City Central

Boys varsity basketball preview: East Kentwood and Traverse City Central

Sam Tuori, Sports Reporter November 29, 2018

The varsity basketball team kicks off its season on Friday when they pay a visit to the East Kentwood Falcons. The Falcons handed the Rangers one of their three losses on opening night last season, hitting...

Boys varsity basketball is primed for a third straight conference title

Boys varsity basketball is primed for a third straight conference title

Sam Tuori, Sports Reporter November 28, 2018

In 2002 when head coach Kyle Carhart was a senior for the Forest Hills Central basketball team, the term Rangerball was born. “The style of play and the expectations that we had for ourselves [when...

Player Profile: Jimmy Scholler

Player Profile: Jimmy Scholler

Sam Tuori, Sports Reporter November 28, 2018

Name: Jimmy Scholler Grade: 11 Sport: Varsity Basketball Position: Point Guard What’s your favorite memory of your basketball career? “Definitely when we beat Godwin Heights last year....

Top 5 toughest losses

Top 5 toughest losses

Sam Tuori and Jacob Ervin November 7, 2018

Varsity Soccer vs. Caledonia The Rangers were coming off of one of their best performances of the season, a 1-0 victory over Rockford in the district quarterfinals. The Rangers faced a very difficult...

Top 5 most entertaining games

Top 5 most entertaining games

Sam Tuori and Jacob Ervin November 5, 2018

JV Tennis vs Northview The JV boys tennis team made many memorable moments this past season, and the most memorable would arguably be the most entertaining game against the Wildcats of Northview. The...

Freshman football dominates en route to 8-1 season

Freshman football dominates en route to 8-1 season

Sam Tuori, Sports Reporter October 29, 2018

The freshman football team had an incredible season ending with a record of 8-1 while winning its last seven games straight. The Rangers also finished with an unblemished 6-0 conference record to win the...

Freshman and JV football combine for thrilling season-ending victory over Greenville 48-20

Freshman and JV football combine for thrilling season-ending victory over Greenville 48-20

Matthew Mahoney and Sam Tuori October 19, 2018

The Greenville Yellow Jackets came back from being down 22 points in the third quarter to put the game back within one touchdown at 28-20 with 8 minutes remaining. As the Yellow Jackets’ quarterback...

Freshman/JV football preview: Greenville Yellow Jackets

Freshman/JV football preview: Greenville Yellow Jackets

Matthew Mahoney and Sam Tuori October 17, 2018

The Ranger freshman and JV football team will look to wrap up their seasons with a combined-team victory this week. The Greenville Yellow Jackets are short on players, so both schools decided to combine...

Player Profile: Colten Jenkins

Player Profile: Colten Jenkins

Sam Tuori, Sports Reporter October 16, 2018

Name: Colten Jenkins Grade: 9 Sport: Freshman Football Position: Tight End What has been the key to the team's success? “We all trust each other; we all expect everyone to just do their...

Freshman football dominates Lowell 42-14

Freshman football dominates Lowell 42-14

Sam Tuori, Sports Reporter October 12, 2018

Freshman quarterback Hunter Robinson was able to take a knee as the time ticked down in a dominating 42-14 win over the Lowell Red Arrows, extending the Rangers’ win streak to five  games and an overall...

Freshman football preview: Lowell Red Arrows

Freshman football preview: Lowell Red Arrows

Sam Tuori, Sports Reporter October 10, 2018

The Forest Hills Central freshman football team enters week eight on a roll, winning four games in a row and standing at 6-1 overall. The Rangers are also 3-0 against conference foes, and they will look...

Player Profile: Hunter Robinson

Player Profile: Hunter Robinson

Sam Tuori, Sports Reporter October 9, 2018

Name: Hunter Robinson Grade: 9 Sport: Freshman Football Position: Quarterback What has been the key to a great season so far? “Our offense continually moving the ball and our defense making...

Freshman football dominates with a 42-14 win against Byron Center

Freshman football dominates with a 42-14 win against Byron Center

Sam Tuori, Sports Reporter October 5, 2018

The freshman football team entered its week seven non-conference matchup with the Byron Center Bulldogs on a three-game win streak and a 5-1 record. The Rangers wanted to get off to a fast start to be...

Freshman football preview: Byron Center Bulldogs

Freshman football preview: Byron Center Bulldogs

Sam Tuori, Sports Reporter October 3, 2018

The Forest Hills Central freshman football team enters week seven on the heels of a tremendous come-from-behind 17-16 win over the Cedar Springs Red Hawks. The Rangers now have a record of 5-1 and they...

Player Profile: Tyler Weaver

Player Profile: Tyler Weaver

Sam Tuori, Sports Reporter October 2, 2018

Name: Tyler Weaver Grade: 9 Sport: Freshman Football Position: Running Back How has being injured changed your role on the team? “I’ve definitely become more of a leader and I am just...

Freshman football defeats Cedar Springs 17-16 in a thriller

Freshman football defeats Cedar Springs 17-16 in a thriller

Sam Tuori, Sports Reporter September 28, 2018

The freshman football team entered week six at 4-1 and knowing they’d be facing one of the toughest tests to date in Cedar Springs. On the heels of great defense and the foot of freshman kicker Luke...

Freshman football preview: Cedar Springs Red Hawks

Freshman football preview: Cedar Springs Red Hawks

Sam Tuori, Sports Report September 26, 2018

The Forest Hills Central freshman football team enters week six with a record of 4-1, coming off of a dominating 28-6 win over the Northview Wildcats. The Rangers come into the third game on their conference...

Player Profile: Luke Gustafson

Player Profile: Luke Gustafson

Sam Tuori, Sports Reporter September 25, 2018

Name: Luke Gustafson Grade: 9 Sport: Freshman Football Position: Kicker How is being a kicker important for your team? “[Being] the kicker is very important to the team because they can...

Freshman football rolls over Northview 28-6

Freshman football rolls over Northview 28-6

Sam Tuori, Sports Reporter September 21, 2018

Freshman quarterback Hunter Robinson kneed the ball twice as the final seconds ticked off of a dominant 28-6 victory over the Northview Wildcats. The Rangers now improve to 4-1 overall and an undefeated...

Freshman football preview: Northview Wildcats

Freshman football preview: Northview Wildcats

Sam Tuori, Sports Reporter September 19, 2018

The Forest Hills Central freshman football team enters week five of the season with a record of 3-1, coming off the heels of an impressive 28-14 win over rival Forest Hills Northern. The Rangers will host...

Player Profile: Tate Greer

Player Profile: Tate Greer

Sam Tuori, Sports Reporter September 18, 2018

Name: Tate Greer Grade: 9 Sport: Freshman Football What has been your favorite part of the season so far? “Probably defense because I love hitting kids really, really hard” How do you...

Freshman football improves to 3-1 with impressive 28-14 victory

Freshman football improves to 3-1 with impressive 28-14 victory

Sam Tuori, Sports Reporter September 14, 2018

The freshman football team entered its week four showdown with rival Forest Hills Northern on the heels of its first loss of the season to the Grandville Bulldogs. The Rangers were able to shake off a...

Freshman football preview: Forest Hills Northern Huskies

Freshman football preview: Forest Hills Northern Huskies

Sam Tuori, Sports Reporter September 12, 2018

The Forest Hills Central freshman football team enters week 4 on the heels of its first loss of the year, a 44-0 defeat at the hands of the Grandville Bulldogs. The Rangers look to get back to their winning...

Player Profile: Mac Boike

Player Profile: Mac Boike

Sam Tuori, Sports Reporter September 11, 2018

Name: Mac Boike Grade: 9 Sport: Freshman Football Position: Safety How do you feel about your individual play so far this season? “I’ve made lots of tackles and gotten to the ball; I...

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