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Wegner and Frost Named March Independent Bank Athletes of the Month

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2024-25 CAAC Winter All-Conference Athletes

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Pischea and Hodges Named February Independent Bank Athletes of the Month

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Sarah Schafer CAAC Girls Wrestling League Champion

IHS Weekly Athletic Schedule 3/31-4/5

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2024-25 IHS Sports Registration Open

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Redder Earns League Championship

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Wegner and Frost Named March Independent Bank Athletes of the Month

Updated on 04/09/2025

Congratulations to Mimi Wegner and Charles Frost who were named Independent Bank Student-Athletes of the Month for March. Both student-athletes were recognized by Independent Bank representative Boomer Hoppough at the March IHS student awards ceremony. The award is presented to seniors based on leadership, academics, and athletics. Each student-athlete now qualifies for a chance to win the $1000 Independent Bank Student-Athlete of the Year scholarship presented on senior night to one male and one female athlete. March Female Athlete of the Month: Mimi WegnerParents: Collen and WernerCollege: Otterbein University (will pole vault for their track & field team)Major: Zoo and Conservation Science/Marine ScienceSports: Track & Field 3yrs. and Swim & Dive 1 yr. (State qualifier in both)Academics: IHS Senior Scholar, CAAC Scholar-Athlete, IHS Scholar-Athlete, and IHS Honor Roll Student.Leadership: IHS National Honor Society, St

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2024-25 CAAC Winter All-Conference Athletes

Updated on 03/28/2025

2024-25 CAAC Winter All-Conference Athletes Boys BasketballAll-ConferenceSpencer Tooker Honorable Mention All-ConferenceColt PiercefieldHenry Castle Academic All-ConferenceColt PiercefieldJaxon PalmerAdam KramerHenry CastleCarter StarksNolan HartDawson Leland Girls BasketballAll-ConferenceLogan ThomasAubree White Honorable Mention All-ConferenceAlexias Daugherty Academic All-ConferenceAlexa BarnaAlexias DaughertyStevie GrossAvery HoppoughEmma HoppoughJosie LeeTessa LemkeLogan ThomasAubree White Boys BowlingAll- ConferenceTrevor HodgesVincent Flohr Honorable Mention All-ConferenceChristian MillerMyles PerrienRyan Perry Academic All-ConferenceVincent FlohrChristian MillerMyles PerrienCole Petersen Girls BowlingAll- ConferenceLena CoxAdah Drown Honorable Mention All-ConferenceKaylynn Wizorek Academic All-ConferenceLena CoxAdah DrownKaylynn Wizorek DanceAcademic All-ConferenceKatelynn

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IHS Weekly Schedule 3/31-4/5

Updated on 03/30/2025

It was an exciting Saturday at Frank Ciangi Jr. Memorial Field as the varsity baseball team swept county rival Lakewood in a cold and wet doubleheader lasting 6 hours. It is a short week for sports as we head into spring break, featuring home events each night. Congratulations to our CAAC Winter Sports All-Conference Athletes! We will kickoff our spring sports Teamfi fundraisers on Tuesday for all teams. Parents please help your athletes get their contacts in by Tuesday morning. Good luck to all our teams this week! Weekly Athletic Schedule3/31 Girls Tennis Away 4:00 pm @ Waverly (Bus leaves @ 2:45) 3/31 Varsity Softball Home 4:00 pm vs. Lakewood 3/31 Varsity Soccer Home 6:00 pm vs. Lakewood 4/1 Spring Sports Teamfi Fundraiser Launch 4/1 Boys and Girls Track Home 4:30 pm vs. Charlotte 4/2 Girls Tennis Home 4:00 pm vs. Fowlerville 4/2 JV Baseball and Softball Home 4:00 pm vs. Fowlerville 4/2 Varsity Baseb

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IMS Weekly Schedule 3/31-4/5

Updated on 03/30/2025

The IMS boys and girls track and field season is off to a great start and will be traveling out to the stadium for multiple practices this week. Important Dates:Track and Field Meet the Team/Parent Meeting 4/15First Meet Thursday 4/17Get registered for Ionia Youth Softball!Go to Ioniaathletics.org for results of all contests, schedules, and more.IMS Weekly Athletic ScheduleNo Events this Week For more information about all Middle Sports click on (Here)!!!

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Pischea and Hodges Named February Independent Bank Athletes of the Month

Posted on 03/17/2025

Congratulations to Margaret Pischea and Trevor Hodges who were named Independent Bank Student-Athletes of the Month for February. Both student-athletes were recognized by Independent Bank representative Boomer Hoppough at the February IHS student awards ceremony. The award is presented to seniors based on leadership, academics, and athletics. Each student-athlete now qualifies for a chance to win the $1000 Independent Bank Student-Athlete of the Year scholarship presented on senior night to one male and one female athlete.February Female Athlete of the Month: Margaret PischeaParents: Aimee and ScottCollege: Michigan StateMajor: International RelationsSports: Volleyball 2 years and Tennis 4 yearsAcademics: MCC’s President's Honor Roll, CAAC Scholar-Athlete, IHS Scholar athlete, and Bulldog Scholar.Leadership: YAC Co-Chair, IHS National Honor Society Secretary, and Link Crew.February Male Athlete of the Month: Trevor HodgesParents: Allan an

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2024-25 Fall and Winter IHS Scholar Athletes

Updated on 02/07/2025

2024-2025 FALL AND WINTER SCHOLAR ATHLETES The following Fall and Winter sports athletes have earned IHS Scholar Athlete status by maintaining a 3.2 GPA and above for the first semester. An (*) indicates that these students were both a Fall and Winter scholar athlete. Athletes may request a certificate in the Student Services Office. Dillon Adams Nate Allen Emily Anderson* Wyatt Anes Elena Aranda Gonzalez* Cashmire Austin Johan Baeza Alexa Barna Kennedy Batista* Ava Benedict* Brooke Benedict* Mariya Berry* Wyatt Berry* Shiann Boer Ava Bowen* Addie Bowne Ireland Brown Taylor Brown Tyson Brownell Ava Bucholtz Brooklynn Burhans Emanuel Cardoso Henry Castle* Ricky Charon Wade Charon Jordyn Ciganick Tristan Ciganick* Kaya Clark Mason Clark Lena Cox* Lillian Croel Kendall Cusack Charlotte d'Alquen Alexias Daugherty* Layla Delnay Joslin DeMara* Br

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Schafer and Goeckel Named January Independent Bank Athletes of the Month

Updated on 02/02/2025

Congratulations to Sarah Schafer and Carl Goeckel who were named Independent Bank Student-Athletes of the Month for January. Both student-athletes were recognized by Independent Bank representative Boomer Hoppough at Thursday’s IHS student awards ceremony. The award is presented to seniors based on leadership, academics, and athletics. Each student-athlete now qualifies for a chance to win the $1000 Independent Bank Student-Athlete of the Year scholarship presented on senior night to one male and one female athlete. January Female Athlete of the Month: Sarah Schafer Parents: Belinda and Todd College: Undecided Major: Veterinary Medicine Sports: Cheer 4yrs., Wrestling 4yrs, and Tennis 3 yrs. (Will be a Block I Award winner). Currently ranked 7th in the state in girls wrestling, 2025 CAAC Conference Champion, and is a 2 time State Finals qualifier. Academics: Team Academic All-State Wrestling 2022, 2023, and 2024 and IHS Sc

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2024-25 CAAC Fall All-Conference Athletes

Updated on 12/03/2024

Boys Cross Country All-Conference Liam Thelen Honorable Mention Jaxxon Thelen Academic All-Conference Jaxxon Thelen Girls Cross Country Honorable Mention Carleigh Thompson Academic All-Conference Emma Lange Angie Reyes Carleigh Thompson Emily Anderson Football All-Conference Tristin Ciganick Henry Castle Spencer Tooker Parker Seidleman Wyatte Erridge Jonathan Rico Landen Steffen Honorable Mention Wolton Sandborn Braylon Granger Carter Starks Seth Woods Kellan Ferguson Academic All-Conference Nolan Hart Braylon Granger Henry Castle Carter Starks Seth Woods Landen Steffen Girls Golf All-Conference Lila Redder Academic All-Conference Lillian Croel Gabbey Meyers Lila Redder Kassidy VanderKlok Sideline Cheer Aca

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White and Tooker Named December Independent Bank Athletes of the Month

Updated on 01/05/2025

Congratulations to Aubree White and Spencer Tooker who were named Independent Bank Student-Athletes of the Month for December. Both student-athletes were recognized by Independent Bank representative Boomer Hoppough before the break at the IHS student awards ceremony. The award is presented to seniors based on leadership, academics, and athletics. Each student-athlete now qualifies for a chance to win the $1000 Independent Bank Student-Athlete of the Year scholarship presented on senior night to one male and one female athlete. December Female Athlete of the Month: Aubree White Parents: David and Tonya White College: Undecided Major: Sonography Sports: Basketball (4 yrs. On varsity) Academics: CAAC Scholar-Athlete, IHS Scholar athlete, and Bulldog Scholar. Leadership: Student Council Officer, Ionia National Honors Society, Link Crew, Interact Club, SADD, and Team Captain December Male Athlete of the Month: Spencer Tooker Pare

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Udell and Starks Named November Independent Bank Athletes of the Month

Updated on 12/03/2024

Congratulations to Ella Udell and Carter Starks who were named Independent Bank Student-Athletes of the Month for November. Both student-athletes will be recognized by Independent Bank representative Boomer Hoppough on December 12th at the IHS student awards ceremony. The award is presented to seniors based on leadership, academics, and athletics. Each student-athlete now qualifies for a chance to win the $1000 Independent Bank Student-Athlete of the Year scholarship presented on senior night to one male and one female athlete. November Female Athlete of the Month: Ella Udell Parents: Joel and Jenny Udell College: MCC to MSU Major: Sociology and Economics Sports: Volleyball (1 yr)/Swim (3 yrs), Dance (1 yr)/Powerlifting (3 yrs), and Track and Field (3 yrs). Will be a class of 2025 Block of Honor winner. Academics: Academic All-State Swimming, CAAC Scholar-Athlete, IHS Scholar athlete, and Bulldog Scholar. Leadership: Leadership commi

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IMS Weekly Athletic Schedule 3/17- 3/21

Updated on 03/16/2025

Our middle school boys and girls track season starts this week with open runs. Any 6th, 7th, or 8th IMS boy or girl interested in running needs to make sure they have completed the 2024-25 IMS Sports Registration prior to the first practice (Click on link for details).The track coaches will be holding open runs on 3/18, 3/19, and 3/20 from 3:00-4:00 pm at the MS.The first official practice will be:Girls only Practice Tuesday, March 25th 3:00-5:00 @ the MSBoys only Practice Wednesday, March 26th 3:00-5:00 @ the MSFirst Combined Practice Thursday, March 27th 3:00-5:00 @ the MSGet registered for Ionia Youth Softball!Come out on March 15th as the Ionia Affiliated Boosters presents the Tyler Gitchel Band!Go to Ioniaathletics.org for results of all contests, schedules, and more.IMS Weekly Athletic ScheduleNo Events this Week For more information about all Middle Sports click on (Here)!!!

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Ionia Battles Lakewood To the End

Girls Varsity Softball

Posted on 04/01/2025

Game One Lakewood defeated 10-4 on Tuesday thanks in part to six runs in the seventh inning. Mariah Stoakes and Ava Bowen each drove in one run for Ionia Varsity Bulldogs. Bowen went 2-for-4 at the plate to lead Ionia in hits. Ava Bucholtz led Ionia with three walks. Overall, the team had a strong eye at the plate, piling up six walks for the game. Alli Shaw stole two bases. Ionia ran wild on the base paths, accumulating six stolen bases for the game. Batman made an appearance in right field with multiple great catches in a tough wind. Game TwoAlli Shaw collected three hits in four at bats, but Ionia lost to Lakewood 13-9 on Tuesday. Shaw doubled in the sixth inning, singled in the first inning, and singled in the fifth inning. Ionia tallied 15 hits in the game. Ava Bowen set the tone at the top of the lineup, leading Ionia with four hits in five at bats. Allyson Schmid and Shaw were a one-two punch in the lineup, as each drove in two runs for the Bulldo

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Girls Tennis Beats Waverly 7-1

Girls Varsity Tennis

Posted on 04/01/2025

The Ionia girls tennis team defeated Waverly Monday night 7-1. First singles Avelin McGuire won 6-1,6-0. 2nd singles Abella Woodard lost 3-6,6-2, 8-10. 3rd singles Keagan Prescott won 6-3,6-0 4th singles Harleigh Kruger won 6-1,6-4.1st doubles Tessa Lemke and Audrey Wall won 6-1,6-0. 2nd doubles Logan Thomas and Amelia Griffith won 6-1,6-0. 3rd doubles Katelyn Weber and Mariya Berry won 6-1,6-1. 4th doubles Camryn Robinson and Ellie Lamphere won 6-0,6-0.The JV dominated also, winning matches were doubles teams Erin Steffin and Amelia McGee 8-1. Tessa Nash and Sally Lamphere 8-1. Charlotte d’Alquen and Elena Gonzalez Aranda 8-2, Olivia Lemke and Ryley Helmes 8-1. The bulldogs are home on Wednesday hosting the Fowlerville Gladiators.

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Girls Soccer Takes Down Rival Lakewood In Second Half Comeback

Girls Varsity Soccer

Posted on 03/31/2025

Ionia girls varsity defeated rival Lakewood by a score of 3-1 on Monday night. Lakewood went into the halftime up by a score of 1-0. Ionia had plenty of possession and plenty of chances throughout the first half, but the results weren't there. After regrouping at halftime and making small adjustments Ionia came out strong and steady in the second half, holding Lakewood scoreless and creating opportunity after opportunity on goal. Natalia Magallon created many opportunities throughout the entire game, and was able to score 2 times on the night. Ava Benedict played excellent on the wing, adding a goal of her own and an assist. Ebony Williams would add an assist for Ionia in her first game of the season. Kaylynn Doty recorded 14 saves in the game, including some big time plays late in the second half to keep the lead. Josie Lee was exceptional on the defensive end, shutting Lakewood down time after time, and Kiara Goodsell played some of her best minutes down the stretch of the

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Boys Junior Varsity Baseball vs. Lakewood High School

Boys Junior Varsity Baseball

Posted on 03/30/2025

Game 1 Powerful Pitching Performance From Teddy Sprank Carries Ionia Junior Varsity Bulldogs Past LakewoodTeddy Sprank struck out 11 batters as the pitcher led Ionia Junior Varsity Bulldogs past Lakewood 6-2 on Saturday. Sprank allowed zero hits and two runs over five innings while walking none. He threw 69 pitches 54 of them for strikes!Lakewood were the first to get on the board in the first when an error scored one run.Ionia Junior Varsity Bulldogs captured the lead, 3-1, in the top of the second when Wade Charon drew a walk, scoring one run, and Sprank singled, scoring two runs.#12 took the loss for Lakewood. The pitcher went three and one-third innings, giving up four runs on four hits, striking out eight and walking three.Sprank and Vincent Crippen each drove in two runs for Ionia Junior Varsity Bulldogs. Ethan Wenzel led Ionia Junior Varsity Bulldogs with two hits in three at bats. Sprank and Crippen each stole multiple bases for Ionia Junior Varsity Bulldogs. Ionia Junior

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Varsity Baseball Sweeps Lakewood

Boys Varsity Baseball

Posted on 03/30/2025

Game #1 Ionia 11 Lakewood 4 Game # 2 Ionia 8 Lakewood 1 Ionia Varsity Bulldogs Take Lead And Never Look Back In Win Over Lakewood Varsity Vikings. Ionia improves their record to 3-2 and 2-0 in league play. By GameChanger MediaIonia Varsity Bulldogs won big over Lakewood Varsity Vikings 10-4 on Saturday.Ionia Varsity Bulldogs got on the board in the first inning after Hunter Roundtree grounded out, scoring one run.In the top of the second inning, Lakewood Varsity Vikings went back into the lead after Brody Hoppes singled to center field, and Ionia Varsity Bulldogs committed an error, each scoring two runs.Ionia Varsity Bulldogs tied the game in the bottom of the second thanks to a single by Jaxon Palmer, a single by Christian Miller, and a hit by a pitch.An error gave Ionia Varsity Bulldogs the lead, 5-4, in the bottom of the third.Parker Seidelman earned the win for Ionia Varsity Bulldogs. The right-handed pitcher allowed zero hits and zero runs over five

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Girls Junior Varsity Softball vs. Lakewood High School

Girls Junior Varsity Softball

Posted on 03/29/2025

The Ionia JV Softball team continued their season at home on Saturday, March 29, 2025, facing the Lakewood Vikings in a doubleheader. The Bulldogs showed resilience and determination, bouncing back from a tough Game 1 loss to secure an exciting comeback victory in Game 2. Game 1: Ionia started strong, scoring one run in the first inning while holding the Vikings to just two runs. However, offensive struggles in the second inning, combined with a nine-run surge from Lakewood, put the Bulldogs in a tough position. Ionia managed to score once more in the third inning but ultimately fell short, losing 2-18. Offensively, the Bulldogs were led by Miah Wittenbach and Taylor Ferris, both going 2-for-2. Kaya Clark and Adah Drown each went 1-for-2, while Izzy Gallagher and Ani Falcon both drew one walk. Bailey Fothergill worked two walks to get on base. On the mound, Taylor Ferris and Adah Drown each recorded a strikeout. Game 2:Determined to bounce back, the Bulldogs came

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Girls Track Results From County Tri Meet

Girls Varsity Track

Posted on 03/27/2025

On Wednesday March 26, 2025 the Ionia Girls Track and Field hosted teams from Lakewood and Saranac. The teams met with the purpose to establish baseline performances, experiencing a first contest of the 2025 Season. Ionia honed their skills Wednesday Afternoon as they prepared for their CAAC White Home Opener against Charlotte next Tuesday (April 1st). There were no team scores kept but Ionia recorded the following results on the Girl’s side:

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Boys Track Results From County Tri Meet

Boys Varsity Track

Posted on 03/27/2025

On Wednesday March 26, 2025 the Ionia Boys Track and Field hosted teams from Lakewood and Saranac. The teams met with the purpose to establish baseline performances, experiencing a first contest of the 2025 Season. Ionia honed their skills Wednesday Afternoon as they prepared for their CAAC White Home Opener against Charlotte next Tuesday (April 1st). There were no team scores kept but Ionia recorded the following individual zzresults on the Boy’s side:

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Boys Varsity Baseball vs. St Patrick School

Boys Varsity Baseball

Posted on 03/27/2025

The Bulldogs traveled to Portland to play the Shamrocks of St. Patrick's dropping both games in the double header.Game 1 Ionia 2 St. Pats 8 Game 2 Ionia 0 St. Pats 1 The varsity baseball team will be back in action on Saturday against Lakewood at home.

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Girls Varsity Tennis Ties 4-4 with Lowell

Girls Varsity Tennis

Posted on 03/27/2025

The Ionia girls varsity tennis team played a great match on Wednesday night and ended up tying Lowell 4-4. First singles Avelin McGuire won her exciting three set match 6-4,4-6,10-5. Second singles Abella Woodard lost 6-0,6-0. Third singles Keagan Prescott lost 6-1,6-0. Fourth singles Harleigh Kruger lost 6-0,6-2. First doubles Tessa Lemke and Audrey Wall dominated their opponent winning 6-0,6-0. Second doubles Amelia Griffith and Logan Thomas lost a tough match 6-0,4-6, 11-13. Third doubles Katelyn Weber and Mariya Berry won 6-3,7-5. Fourth doubles Ellie Lamphere and Camryn Robinson won in a great comeback 2-6,6-3,11-9. The bulldogs return to action Monday at Waverly.

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Girls Junior Varsity Softball vs. St Patrick School

Girls Junior Varsity Softball

Posted on 03/26/2025

Ionia JV Softball Home Opener vs. Portland St. PatrickThe Ionia JV Softball team opened their season at home on Wednesday, March 26, 2025, facing off against Portland St. Patrick. Despite showing improvements at the plate and strong defensive moments, the Bulldogs fell short in both games. Game 1:Ionia battled hard but ultimately fell to St. Patrick, 7-23. Offensively, the Bulldogs showed progress from last week, with Kaya Clark going 2-for-3, Izzy Gallagher reaching base in all three plate appearances (1-for-1 with two walks), and Analina Falcon contributing with a hit and a walk. Taylor Ferris and Kaya Clark were on the mound in game one with Taylor leading the way recording one strikeout. Game 2: The Bulldogs came out strong in Game 2, scoring four runs in the first inning to take an early 4-3 lead. However, offensive struggles set in, with Ionia unable to generate consistent hits. Izzy Gallagher went 1-for-2, and multiple players worked walks to reach base. Defensiv

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Girls Varsity Soccer vs. Hastings High School

Girls Varsity Soccer

Posted on 03/26/2025

Ionia girls varsity soccer team was defeated by Hastings by a score of 5-1 on Wednesday night. We found ourselves in a 0-4 hole at halftime and were able to correct some things to right the ship in the second half. Josie Lee was a standout defender for Ionia, and Tessa Masengale will take credit for the Bulldogs lone goal on a partial assist by Ava Benedict. Ionia's record stands at 2-2 on the season and will take on Lakewood in a home conference matchup on Monday, March 31.

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Girls Junior Varsity Soccer vs. Hastings High School

Girls Junior Varsity Soccer

Posted on 03/26/2025

The JV Ionia Girls Soccer team played against Hastings High School today and won 1-0! This is the Bulldogs' first win of the season!The Bulldogs maintained ball control for most of the game. Carly Benavidez scored halfway through the first half. After the goal, Hastings applied strong pressure to our defense, but our goalie, Skye Currigan, made an incredible diving save. The second half saw a lot of back and forth, but the Bulldogs were able to maintain the score.Our next game is on April 2, 2025, against Fowlerville High School at Fowlerville.This win brings our season record to 1-0-2.

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Boys Junior Varsity Baseball vs. St Patrick School

Boys Junior Varsity Baseball

Posted on 03/26/2025

The JV baseball team took on St Pats tonight and split a double headerGame 1:Ionia Junior Varsity Bulldogs Falls To St. PatrickIonia Junior Varsity Bulldogs lost to St. Patrick 9-5 on Wednesday.St. Patrick jumped out to the lead in the top of the first inning after #7 drew a walk, scoring one run, #9 drew a walk, scoring one run, and a passed ball scored one run.St. Patrick scored five runs on two hits in the top of the second inning. #2 singled, scoring one run, #20 singled, scoring one run, #15 drew a walk, scoring one run, and an error scored one run.#2 earned the win for St. Patrick. The starter surrendered four hits and five runs over three innings, striking out six and walking four. Lucas McCoy pitched three innings in relief for Ionia Junior Varsity Bulldogs. The righty surrendered four hits and zero runs while, striking out three and walking none. Jaysen Schmid took the loss for Ionia Junior Varsity Bulldogs. The hurler went one inning, surrendering five runs on two hits, strik

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Ionia Varsity Softball Splits with St. Pats

Girls Varsity Softball

Updated on 03/26/2025

Game 1 Ionia Bulldogs fell to St. Patrick shamrocks 15-14 on Wednesday on the final play of the game. Despite the loss, the Bulldogs did collect eight hits in the high-scoring affair. Unfortunately, St. Patrick shamrocks had 11 hits on the way to victory. Kennedy Batista and Allyson Schmid each drove in two runs for Ionia Varsity Bulldogs. Schmid went 4-for-4 at the plate to lead Ionia Varsity Bulldogs in hits. Bowen collected two hits for Ionia in three at bats. Schmid stole three bases. Ionia had patience at the plate, accumulating five walks for the game. Game 2 Ionia took Wednesday's game in dramatic fashion, with an 8-7 walk-off victory over St. Patrick Shamrocks. The game was tied at seven in the bottom of the fifth Ava Bowen hit into a fielder's choice, but one run scored. Ionia came back to win despite trailing 6-0 in the first. Adah Drown earned the win for Ionia Varsity Bulldogs. The right-handed pitcher allowed five hits and one run o

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Varsity Soccer Wins 2-1 with ICE COLD Game Winning Shot

Girls Varsity Soccer

Posted on 03/24/2025

Monday night, with temps in the low 30's, the Ionia girls varsity soccer dug deep to win 2-1i n thrilling fashion. Ionia played a home matchup vs Wyoming Potters House, with the game at a 0-0 tie at halftime, things were moving slow. Isabelle Vasquez played a nice ball through the middle, and on an error from Wyoming, Natalia Magallon stole the ball and scored early in the first half to put Ionia up 1-0. Potters House would level the playing field just a few minutes later, and the game would go back stalemate. Both teams had lots of chances to take the game, until Magallon drew a corner kick for Ionia with just 1 minute left in the game. The ball was played into the middle and bounced around until a handball was called inside the box. With 40 seconds left in the game Tessa Masengale stepped up to take the penalty kick and buried it in the back of the net. Tessa continues to be a force for the team and made a big play when it mattered most tonight. Ionia improves to 2-1 o

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Girls Varsity Soccer vs. Belding High School

Girls Varsity Soccer

Posted on 03/21/2025

Ionia girls varsity soccer team was defeated by Belding by a score of 6-2 on Friday night. Natalia Magallon scored a goal for Ionia, and Ava Benedict added a goal and an assist on the night. Kaylynn Doty recorded 15 saves on the night, and Tessa Masengale created chances on the offense throughout the second half. Ionia's record stands at 1-1 and will take on Wyoming Potters House on Monday 3/24 in Ionia with a 6 pm Varsity kick-off.

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Girls Varsity Soccer vs. Belding High School

Girls Varsity Soccer

Posted on 03/21/2025

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Girls Junior Varsity Soccer vs. Belding High School

Girls Junior Varsity Soccer

Posted on 03/21/2025

The JV Girls Soccer team went against Belding High School at Ionia. The game concluded in a 2-2 tie.The first half saw Belding score initially, but the Bulldogs quickly responded with a remarkable shot from the center by Carly Benavidez, assisted by Makayla VanAllsburg. Our defense held strong, maintaining the tie for the rest of the half.In the second half, Cora Nummer scored a quick goal inside the six, thanks to a great through ball by Kiarra Goodsell. Unfortunately, Belding evened the score with a penalty kick, resulting in a 2-2 tie. Fortunately, our defense and goalie stood firm, preventing any further goals.With this result, our season record is now 0-0-2.Our next game is scheduled for March 26, 2025, against Hastings High School at Hastings High School, with the game starting at 4:00 pm.

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Varsity Softball Drops 2 to Saranac

Girls Varsity Softball

Posted on 03/19/2025

Ionia Varsity Bulldogs Stymied By Saranac Varsity RedHawks Ionia Varsity Bulldogs had trouble keeping up with Saranac Varsity RedHawks in a 13-3 loss on Wednesday at TBD. Ava Bowen started the game for Ionia Varsity Bulldogs. The pitcher gave up 13 hits and 13 runs (eight earned) over five innings, striking out five and walking two. Allison White opened the game for Saranac Varsity RedHawks. The starter surrendered four hits and three runs over five innings, striking out six and walking two. Alli Shaw led Ionia Varsity Bulldogs with two runs batted in. The infielder went 2-for-3 on the day. Game 2 Ionia Varsity Bulldogs Falls To Saranac Varsity RedHawks In High-Scoring Affair Both teams put up a bunch of runs, but Ionia Varsity Bulldogs fell to Saranac Varsity RedHawks 13-11 on Wednesday. Saranac Varsity RedHawks collected 10 hits, while Ionia Varsity Bulldogs had 12. Saranac Varsity RedHawks rallied for the victory despite trailing 5-0 in the first.&

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