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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...

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,...

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....

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....

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...

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 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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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