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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
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....

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 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...

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;...

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...

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...

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 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: 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...

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: 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...

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 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 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...

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. ...

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...

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...

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...

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 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 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...

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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