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Latest statement from the MHSAA


Updated on 06/10/2022

Dear MHSAA Community,

We hope this email finds you and your family safe and healthy. 

Please see the cover memo with an important update and the MHSAA/NFHS Guidance for Reopening School Sports document at this link:

Guidance 05-29-20.pdf

The MHSAA will continue to provide regular updates and information in the days ahead during these unprecedented and fluid times.

Thank you.

Mark Uyl
MHSAA Executive Director
mark@mhsaa.com
Phone: 517-332-5046
MHSAA.com

MHSAA Summer Update Coming by May 29


Updated on 06/10/2022

Dear MHSAA Community,

The MHSAA hopes this email finds you and your family healthy and safe.

Next week, the MHSAA will be providing a comprehensive update that will include further guidance from state government and health department officials, along with the document “MHSAA Guidance for Opening School Sports” that will assist schools with procedures and protocols as we transition into summer activity when permitted by Governor Whitmer.  This guidance document has been a collaborative effort between the MHSAA, National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) and the MHSAA and NFHS Sports Medicine Advisory committees which both include physicians, other medical professionals and school administrators.  We hope more definite details will be available next week with the current state of emergency order set to expire on May 28 which may or may not be extended.  The one thing we have learned over the past nine weeks is this continues to be a fluid situation, and we simply wanted to alert you that further details and the guidance document will be coming to you by May 29.

We wish you and your family a safe Memorial Day weekend.  The MHSAA will be connecting with you again next week.

Thank you.

Mark Uyl
MHSAA Executive Director
mark@mhsaa.com
Phone: 517-332-5046
MHSAA.com

Recognizing our 30, three sport athletes for the 19/20 school year!


Updated on 06/10/2022

Recognizing our 30, three sport athletes for the 19/20 school year!


Updated on 06/10/2022

Recognizing our 30, three sport athletes for the 19/20 school year!


Updated on 06/10/2022

Health Questionnaire from the MHSAA


Updated on 06/10/2022

HERE is the link to the new Health Questionnaire from the MHSAA. This is the new form that students who had a valid sport physical in 2019-20 (completed on or after April 15, 2019) can complete with required signatures to meet the pre-participation health status requirement in 2020-21.

Presenting the 5 greatest Whitmore Lake athletes since 2000


Updated on 06/10/2022

Presenting the 5 greatest Whitmore Lake athletes since 2000

 

Michigan's 2019 high school volleyball all-stars

Whitmore's Lake Rachel Speck spikes the ball at the Jackson Lumen Christi Catholic School vs Whitmore Lake High School in girls volleyball at Vandercook Lake High School, Tuesday, November 7, 2017. (Claire Abendroth | Mlive.com) Claire AbendrothClaire Abendroth

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By Greg Wickliffe |gwickliffe@mlive.com

WHITMORE LAKE – Whitmore Lake prides itself on being a small town with big talent.

There have been athletes from Whitmore Lake that made a name for themselves in several sports, etching their names in the Trojan record books.

After finishing as one of the top two vote-getters in last week’s MLive fan poll with Milan, the best Trojan athletes will now get their moment to shine.

Whitmore Lake is next up in the weekly MLive project that features Ann Arbor-area high school’s Top 5 greatest athletes since 2000.

With the help of statistics, accolades and nominations from coaches, administrators and supporters of the athletic programs at Whitmore Lake, we have put together a list of the best Trojan athletes in the past 20 years.

Now, it’s time to see which athletes received recognition.

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Whitmore Lake's Dean Hamlin

Former Whitmore Lake quarterback Dean Hamlin. (Leisa Thompson | The Ann Arbor News File Photo)Leisa Thompson

DEAN HAMLIN, CLASS OF 2007

Hamlin competed in three sports for the Trojans. He starred at quarterback where he was a three-time all-conference performer and holds the record for career passing yards, career and single-season touchdown passes as well as the record for longest field goal made. He was also a four-year starter on the baseball team where he was named all-conference as a catcher in 2007. Hamlin was also a contributor to the basketball team.

Whitmore Lake's Zach Carpenter

Whitmore Lake's Zach Carpenter. (Angela J. Cesere | The Ann Arbor News File Photo)AnnArbor.com

ZACH CARPENTER, CLASS OF 2010

Carpenter’s named is littered throughout the track and cross country record books at Whitmore Lake. He holds the school record for the 1,600-meter run (4-minutes, 21.29-seconds) and the 3,200 (9:36.26) in track along with the 3,200 (10:50) record and 4,800 (15:54) record in cross country. Carpenter was a four-time All-State and four-time all-conference honoree in cross country and helped the Trojans win four conference titles. He then attended Portland State where he competed in both sports, earning Rookie of the Year honors for the 2010-2011 season.

Whitmore Lake's Steve Machin

Whitmore Lake's Steven Machin, left, competed in the 110 meter hurdles closely followed by Pioneer's Greg Goss at the Meet of Champions at Ypsilanti High School on June 1, 2010. (Angela J. Cesere | The Ann Arbor News File Photo)AnnArbor.com

STEVEN MACHIN, CLASS OF 2010

Machin was as successful of an athlete as Whitmore Lake has had in the past 20 years. He won the Division 3 state title and set the school record in the 110-meter hurdles in 2010 with a time of 14.31-seconds. He also holds school records in the 100 (10.8), 200 (22.7), 60 hurdles (9.0) and 300 hurdles (39.3) and he’s also a member of the 800 relay record-setting team.

Ann Arbor high school football media day two

Whitmore Lake's Evan Romeo poses during media day at the Ann Arbor News Wednesday, July 31 2019.Jenna Kieser/MLive.com

EVAN ROMEO, CLASS OF 2020

Romeo was one of the catalysts in restoring glory to Whitmore Lake’s football program last season. He finished his Whitmore Lake career ranked second all-time in rushing yards with 2,598 and ranked third all-time in rushing yards in a single season as he tallied 1,333 yards as a senior in 2019 to help the team win its first playoff game since 2006. He was a two-time all-conference performer and was named the Michigan Independent Athletic Conference MVP last season as well. He also competed in various events for the track and field team as a Trojan.

Jackson Lumen Christi vs Whitmore Lake in girls volleyball

Whitmore Lake's Rachel Speck blocks the ball at the Jackson Lumen Christi Catholic School vs Whitmore Lake High School in girls volleyball at Vandercook Lake High School, Tuesday, November 7, 2017. (Claire Abendroth | Mlive.com)Claire Abendroth

RACHEL SPECK, CLASS OF 2019

Speck is arguably the best volleyball player from Whitmore Lake in some time. A four-year letterwinner for the Trojans in volleyball, Speck earned all-state recognition in her junior and senior seasons. She led Whitmore Lake to a district title during her junior season and she set school records in hitting percentage and blocks. She was also an all-conference performer in track and field. She now plays volleyball at Division I program Valparaiso.

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MHSAA cancels all 2019-20 winter and spring tournaments and sport seasons


Updated on 06/10/2022

Dear MHSAA Family:

Below you will find the media release announcing the MHSAA’s decision to cancel all 2019-20 winter and spring tournaments and sport seasons.  This was based on protecting the health, safety and well-being of students, teachers, coaches, support staff, officials, media members, parents, fans and families.  It follows the Governor’s order of April 2 and will allow member schools to put all attention, energy and resources into online learning experiences for the next two months.  This is a public health crisis and the MHSAA, like many others, is putting public health first.

We wanted to alert you to this news before the public announcement.  Thank you for all that you do for school sports in our state.

Mark Uyl
MHSAA Executive Director
mark@mhsaa.com
Phone: 517-332-5046
MHSAA.com

MHSAA Cancels Remainder of 2019-20 Winter & Spring Seasons

EAST LANSING, Mich. – April 3 – The Michigan High School Athletic Association has canceled the remainder of the 2019-20 Winter and Spring sports seasons, in compliance with the Thursday (April 2) “state of disaster” directive by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer closing school buildings and moving education online for the remainder of the school year to help decrease the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus.

This will be the first school year to not see MHSAA Finals played in multiple sports since 1942-43, when World War II led to the elimination of Finals in most sports.

The MHSAA on March 12 suspended its girls and boys basketball, girls gymnastics, boys ice hockey and boys swimming & diving tournaments amid COVID-19 concerns. All activity in all sports was halted March 13. Spring sports to that point had begun practice, but not competition.

The MHSAA’s Representative Council approved during its Winter Meeting on March 27 a series of concepts for completing the Winter tournaments and an abbreviated Spring season, contingent on the lifting of a statewide quarantine. The closure of school buildings into June made those possibilities void.

The MHSAA’s Executive Committee, comprised of officers of the larger Council, affirmed the decision today (April 3) to cancel the remainder of this school year’s activities.

“We are heartbroken to not be able to provide these opportunities for Michigan’s student-athletes, and especially seniors. We continue to hear from dozens asking us to hold out hope. But safety always must come first, and Governor Whitmer is making courageous decisions to safeguard the people of our state,” MHSAA Executive Director Mark Uyl said. “We understand as much as anyone how much school sports mean to athletes and their communities. We had ideas and hopes for finishing Winter and Spring and helping bring some sort of normalcy after this long break. But this is the correct decision, and we will play our part in bringing schools and communities together again when the time is right.”

“For now, we cannot state strongly enough that all students, staffs and others follow the guidelines established to slow the spread of this virus – we all must do our part.”

Because the five Winter sports were not able to conclude with Finals, no champions will be awarded in those sports for 2019-20. However, championships won at earlier rounds of those tournaments (District or Regional) will continue to stand.

The MHSAA will in coming weeks provide guidelines and other information pertinent to this unusual offseason as attention is turned to preparing for Fall 2020.

Winter All-Conference selections


Updated on 06/10/2022

 

Here are you 2019/20 winter MIAC All-Conference selections:

 

Competitive Cheer:

1st Team: Samantha Ogden and Emme Cloutier 

2nd Team: Abbigail Fraga

 

 

Boys Basketball:

 

1st Team: Brendan Ely

2nd Team: Zachary Brady and Gareth Romine

Dream Team (voted as a top 5 player in the league): Brendan Ely

 

Girls Basketball:

 

1st Team: Kristina Peach, Brooke Craven, and Paige Everard

2nd Team: Eveliina Taylor

Dream Team (voted as a top 5 player in the league): Kristina Peach and Brooke Craven

Most Valuable Player: Kristina Peach 

Coach of the Year: Brad McCormack

 

CCCAM All-District 

First team: Samantha Ogden and Emme Cloutier 

Second team: Abbigail Fraga and Erin Carr

 Honorable mention:  Jamie Meadows and Kimberlee Ventura

 

CCCAM All-Region

Honorable mention: Samantha Ogden

 

CCCAM Individual academic All-State (3.8 GPA of higher)

Abbigail Fraga

Samantha Ogden

Update from the MHSAA


Updated on 06/10/2022

MHSAA Suspends Winter Tournaments Amid COVID-19 Concerns

EAST LANSING, Mich. – March 12 – Postseason events sponsored by the Michigan High School Athletic Association have been suspended immediately and indefinitely due to concerns related to COVID-19.

The Ice Hockey, Girls Gymnastics and Lower Peninsula Boys Swimming & Diving Finals had been scheduled for this weekend, while the Girls & Boys Basketball Tournaments are midway through earlier rounds of their playoff progressions.

On Wednesday, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer recommended a stoppage of large gatherings in order to assist in preventing the spread of COVID-19.

“Based on the events of the last 48 hours and with things changing by the minute, we believe we have no choice but to suspend our winter tournaments immediately,” MHSAA Executive Director Mark Uyl said. “This is a suspension until we have a better handle on the situation. The health and welfare of everyone involved is our number one priority.”

Uyl added that more information and updates will be forthcoming over the next few days. No timetable has been determined for possible rescheduling for tournaments.

Mark Uyl
MHSAA Executive Director
mark@mhsaa.com
Phone: 517-332-5046
MHSAA.com

A message from the MHSAA regading the COVID-19 situation


Updated on 06/10/2022

The MHSAA is working with state and local health authorities to monitor the developing COVID-19 situation in Michigan. At this time, all MHSAA postseason tournament events will be played as scheduled. We encourage people to follow the CDC guidance regarding hand-washing, personal hygiene and staying home when sick.

We are continually monitoring this situation. If it becomes necessary to make adjustments to MHSAA tournament events, decisions will be made to ensure a healthy and safe environment for everyone involved.

For the most up-to-date information, go to www.mhsaa.com/coronavirus.

Mark Uyl
MHSAA Executive Director
Phone: 517-332-5046
Email: mark@mhsaa.com
Website: www.mhsaa.com

 

Upcoming winter sports for Whitmore Lake


Updated on 06/10/2022

Winter sports are just around the corner.  You will need to complete the following in order to participate:

1.  Must have an up-to-date physical on file.

2.  Student-athletes in grades 7 -12 will be required to pay a participation fee during the winter 2019/20 season.  The fee for high school sports is $125 and $75 for Middle School Sports.  Note - students that qualify for the free/reduced lunch program will have their fee waived.  The Participation Fee can be paid via credit card HERE
• There will be no refunds unless the athlete does not make the team or the student determines they do not want to play for the team prior to the first Monday after the start of regular-season practice.

 

Below are the scheduled start times for each winter sport:

 

Ice Hockey - November 4th 

Contact Coach Winkelseth (mwinkelseth@gmail.com) for additional information

Middle School Competitive Cheer - November 11th

Contact Coach Kopko (mkopko@emich.edu) or Coach Komor (macayla.lee@gmail.com) for additional information. 

High School Competitive Cheer - November 11th 

Contact Coach Komor (macayla.lee@gmail.com) for additional

High School JV and Varsity Girls Basketball - November 11th

Contact Mr. McCormack (brad.mccormack@wlps.net) for additional information 

High School JV and Varsity Boys Basketball - November 18th

Contact Coach Livingston (casey.livingston@wlps.net) for additional information

High School Wrestling - November 18th 

Contact Coach Emery (CoachEwrestle@gmail.com) for additional information 

High School Bowling - November 18th

Contact Coach Betz (carrie.betz@wlps.net) for additional information

High School Swim - November 25th 

Contact Coach Noble (enoble@fgrhs.org)

Middle School Boys Basketball - January 6th 

Contact Mr. McCormack (brad.mccormack@wlps.net) for additional information 

 

GO TROJANS!

Whitmore Lake BBall Spiritwear 2019/20 Team Store is now open


Updated on 06/10/2022

Whitmore Lake BBall Spiritwear 2019/20 is now open!  Find items that I've picked out specifically for our team.
There is also spirit wear available for your family and friends.  Check out the shop details below.

OUR SHOP DETAILS
    - Shop Now: HERE is the link to the store
    - Store Open From: October 11 - October 28, 2019
 

https://whitmorelakeathletics.com