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2026 Fall Sports Schedule
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2025-26 IHS Spring Scholar-Athletes
2025-26 SPRING SCHOLAR ATHLETESThe following Spring sports athletes have earned IHS Scholar Athlete status by maintaining a 3.2 GPA and above for the second semester. Athletes may request a certificate in the Student Services Office once school is back in session.Isabella AndersonEmma AtchleyAustin AyanyJohan BaezaBella BarrKennedy BatistaTanner BatistaAva BenedictMariya BerryEmory BlockMason BramanBodey BrownellAva BowenBrooklynn BurhansAlec CampbellBrooklyn CastilloWade CharonJordyn CiganickKaya ClarkKiana ClarkMason ClarkKrisalynn CooperRyan CooperKelsie DaggettAnabella DelgadoJoslin DeMaraGrace DrosteAdah DrownHarper DuellAsh EllsworthAnalina FalconTaylor FerrisGentry FlannerVincent FlohrBailey FothergillJude GregoryAmelia GriffithNolan HartGinger HelmanBailey HewettCooper HighlenGabe HolmanMallory HusmanAlexis JensenRilynn JourdanEvelyn KleibuschAdam KramerSally LamphereEmma LangeJosie LeeDawson LelandMadeleine LemkeTessa LemkeMakayla Lepl
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2025-26 CAAC Spring All-Conference Athletes
CAAC Spring All-Conference Athletes2025-2026 Baseball All-ConferenceColt PiercefieldTeddy Sprank Honorable Mention All Conference Mason BramanEthan Wenzel Academic All-Conference Mason BramanAlec CampbellJude GregoryDawson LelandLucas McCoyColt PiercefieldCaiden SayersTeddy Sprank Softball All-ConferenceAva BowenAllyson SchmidHonorable Mention All Conference &
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2025-26 Block I Award Winners
IONIA HIGH SCHOOLBLOCK 2025-2026 THREE SEASON SPORTS AWARD WINNERSThe following athletes competed in three seasons for the 2025-26 school year, representing our teams, school, and community with pride. Students may pick up a certificate from the Athletic Director's office when we return to school in the fall. SeniorsAlexa BarnaKennedy BatistaMariya BerryJoslin DeMaraBarbara GrodnyNolan HartGabriel HolmanJosie LeeTessa LemkeAndrew PatonCole PetersenWolton SandbornLanden SteffenJaxxon ThelenCarleigh Thompson JuniorsBodey BrownellTrevor CastilloVincent CrippenAnabella DelgadoAdah DrownElijah EdwardsAmelia GriffithEmma LangeMakayla LepleyRain PinnowTheodore SprankLogan ThomasCarly Valera BenavidezEthan WenzelKaylynn Wizorek SophomoresAva BenedictEmory BlockAva BowenJordyn CiganickKyle CusackKayden DonaJadyn DornbosBailey FothergillJackson FullerIsabella GallagherRyley HelmesCooper Highle
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Lemke and Piercefield Named 2026 Independent Bank Athletes of the Year
2025-26 Independent Bank Athletes of the YearCongratulations to Colt Piercefield and Tessa Lemke who have been named the 2025-26 Independent Bank Student-Athletes of the Year. They were honored during the Senior Scholarships and Awards Night held on Tuesday, May 19th at the Ionia Movie Theatre.This prestigious award, presented annually for over 25 years, recognizes seniors who excel in leadership, academics, and athletics. As part of the recognition, Independent Bank awarded each recipient a $1,000 scholarship to support their future educational endeavors.Male Athlete of the Year: Colt PiercefieldParents: Wayne and Kelly College: Central Michigan UniversityMajor: Information Systems with minor in accountingSports: Basketball 25-26 Varsity Letter, IHS Scholar Athlete, Academic All-Conference, All-Conference, Team MVP 24-25 Varsity Letter, IHS Scholar Athlete, Academic All-Conference, Honorable Mention All-Conference, Defensive Award23
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Barna and Petersen Named May Independent Bank Athletes of the Month
Congratulations to Alexa Barna and Cole Petersen who were named Independent Bank Student-Athletes of the Month for May. Both student-athletes were recognized by Independent Bank at the IHS May 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.May Female Athlete of the Month: Alexa Barna Parents: Jack and AdrienneCollege: Ferris State UniversityMajor: Criminal JusticeSports: Golf, Basketball, Soccer and SoftballAcademics: Bulldog scholar, IHS Senior Scholar, IHS Scholar Athlete, CAAC Academic All-Conference May Male Athlete of the Month: Cole Petersen Parents: Geoff and ArisaCollege: Ferris State UniversityMajor: Heavy Equipment TechnologySports: Tennis
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Class of 2026 Block of Honor Recipients
The Block of Honor Award is presented annually to student-athletes who have represented their teams, school, and community with pride by participating in three sports seasons each year throughout their career at Ionia High School.The Class of 2026 will add 12 student-athletes to the Block of Honor plaque displayed in the Ionia High School Athletic Commons. Since the award’s inception in 2012, 77 student-athletes have earned this honor and had their names engraved on the plaque. >Class of 2026 Block of Honor Award recipients:Kennedy Batista — Swim, Dance, and SoftballMariya Berry — Swim, Dance, and TennisNolan Hart — Football, Basketball, Baseball (9–10), and Track & Field (11–12)Gabe Holman — Cross Country, Swim, and Track & FieldJosie Lee — Volleyball, Basketball, and SoccerTessa Lemke — Volleyball, Basketball, and TennisAndrew Paton — Soccer, Wrestling (9), Powerlifting (10–12), and GolfCole Petersen — Tennis, Basketball (9, 10, 12), Bowling (11), an
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2026 Summer Youth Camps
>Here is a list of 2026 Bulldog Summer Youth Camps that our high school programs are offering. Click on links below for camp information.Boys Basketball Camp June 3rd, 4th, and 5th 8th Grade OnlyBoys Basketball Camp June 8th, 9th, and 10th Grades 2nd - 7th Girls Basketball Camp June 3rd, 4th, and 5th Grades 3rd - 8thSoccer Camp Boys and Girls June 8th, 9th, and 10th Grades K-9thVolleyball Camp July 13th, 14th, and 15th Grades K - 9thDance Camp July 21st - 24th Ages 3 and UpYouth Football Registration and Camp7th and 8th Grade Camp July 8th, 15th, and 22nd4th -6th Grade Camp August 12th, 13th, and 14th
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IMS Weekly Schedule 5/26-5/30
It was an outstanding week for our MS Bulldogs! The boys team captured first place at the Central Montcalm Junior High MHSAA Regional and proudly brought home the hardware.The season will conclude at the annual Jr. Greater Lansing Honor Roll Meet, where the Bulldogs will be represented by at least 14 qualifiers.A sincere thank you to our coaches for the time, dedication, and effort they invested throughout the season to make it such a meaningful and memorable experience for all of our track and field athletes.2026 Ionia Youth Summer Sports CampsGood luck to all our athletes!IMS Weekly Athletic Schedule 5/27 IMS Track and Field Jr. Honor Roll Meet Away 4:00 pm @ Okemos (Bus leaves at 2:00) Go to Ioniaathletics.org for results of all contests, schedules, and more. For more information about all Middle Sports click on (Here)!!!
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IHS Weekly Athletic Schedule 5/26-5/30
Our Bulldog teams continue to finish their seasons in impressive fashion winning tournaments, setting school records, and qualifying for state finals competition. As postseason play begins this week, our boys golf, baseball, and softball teams will compete in regional and district tournaments, showcasing the hard work and dedication they have demonstrated all season long. We are also excited to host the Girls Softball District Tournament this Saturday for the second consecutive year and look forward to welcoming teams and fans to Bulldog country.We are proud of all of our student-athletes and coaches for the commitment, teamwork, and excellence they continue to represent throughout the spring season.Highlights from last week:Congratulations to our Class of 2026 Block of Honor recipients: Kennedy Batista, Mariya Berry, Nolan Hart, Gabe Holman , Josie Lee, Tessa Lemke, Andrew Paton, Cole Petersen, Angie Reyes, Wolton Sandborn, Jaxxon Thelen, and Carleigh Thompson! Congratulatio
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Girls Swim Earns Academic All-State Honors
Congratulations to the Ionia High School Girls Swim & Dive Team on earning 2026 Michigan Interscholastic Swimming Coaches Association (MISCA) Academic All-State honors!The Bulldogs earned a cumulative team GPA of 3.53, earning team academic all-state honors for Division III MHSAA girls swimming and diving. This recognition is awarded to teams achieving a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher.We are also proud to recognize our individual MISCA Academic All-State honorees: Addie Bowne, Amelia McGee, Audrey Wall, Kennedy Batista, Maddie Lemke, Mara Mastrobattista, and Mariya Berry! To qualify for MISCA Academic All-State honors, student-athletes must: be a senior, earn a varsity letter during their senior year, and maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.65 or higherCongratulations to all of our swimmers for their dedication, leadership, and excellence both in the classroom and in the pool. Your hard work continues to make Bulldog family proud! >
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Bulldogs Fall to St. Johns, Look to Bounce Back Next Friday
Boys Varsity FootballIonia Football traveled to St. Johns Friday night and fell to the host Redwings, 35-6.The Bulldogs trailed 28-0 at halftime but continued to battle and found success on both sides of the ball in the second half.Ionia was led offensively by Ethan Wenzel, who carried the ball 20 times for 168 yards and the Bulldogs’ lone touchdown.Defensively, Tanner Batista, Aydden Stoakes and Urijah Perow each recorded three tackles. Grant Starks and Ethan Wenzel added two tackles apiece, with both players also breaking up a pass.The Bulldogs will look to bounce back next week when they travel to Eaton Rapids for a Friday night matchup on September 11.
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Ionia JV Volleyball went 1-1 at last night’s home tri-meet!
Girls Junior Varsity VolleyballThe Bulldogs opened the night against Cedar Springs with a strong first set, taking it 25-17. They fell short in the second set, 22-25, before ultimately dropping the third set, 8-15.After a solid break and a change in direction, the Bulldogs came back with vengeance against North Pointe. Battling point-for-point, and the heat, Ionia took the first set 25-22. North Pointe answered back in the second, 19-25, but the Bulldogs fought through to come out on top in the third set, 15-12As a team, Ionia tallied 11 aces, with Alissa Castillo leading the way with 3. Dig Leaders• Brooklyn Castillo — 12• Juliette Stoakes — 10• Alissa Castillo — 9Kill Leaders• Carmen Hoppough — 10• Selina Stalker — 8• Bella Barr — 5What a great night of battling, adjusting, and finishing strong. We’re excited to carry that momentum into the holiday weekend and come back ready to compete.The Bulldogs will host Portland on Tuesday evening before heading to Pewamo-Westphalia on Wednesday!
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Girls Varsity Volleyball Splits Home Tri
Girls Varsity VolleyballThe Varsity Volleyball team hosted a tri for their home opener Wednesday night dropping the first match to North Pointe Christian in 3 and then capping the night off with a 2-set win against Cedar Springs. The Bulldogs had a balanced effort on defense and offense in their match against North Pointe with long rallies and extended scoring in the first set. However, they were unable to maintain the momentum and fell short in the final 2 sets. After a one game break the Bulldogs came back out with determination & aggressive swings on offense to complete the 2-set victory against Cedar Springs. The offensive efforts were led by Logan Thomas with 26 kills while Amaya Frias put away 21. Alli Shaw paced the hitters with 46 assists. Behind the service line Thomas dropped in 4 aces while Adelyse Perry chipped in 2. Defensively the back court was led by Frias with 27 digs while Thomas kept 25 in play. At the net, Perry had 2 blocks and Pyper Patterson added 1. The Bulldogs, now 3-3
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JV Football Falls To St Johns 42-0
Boys Junior Varsity FootballThe Ionia JV football team showed relentless grit Wednesday night, battling through a tough 42-0 matchup against a strong St. Johns squad.Despite facing a challenging week including heat warnings, weather-restricted practices, and mid-game injuries the young Bulldogs never backed down, fighting hard through all four quarters.Offensively Freshman Jacob Roman led the offense, powering his way to 60 rushing yards on the night. The Bulldogs stayed determined on the ground, with Lorenzo Lopez, Tanner Batista, Hudson Hawley, Nathan Cruz, and Evan White all grinding out tough yards to keep the offense moving forward.On the defensive side of the ball, Lorenzo Lopez set the tone for the team with 7 total tackles. Jacob Roman capped off a great all-around night with 6 tackles, while Kyler Robinson added 4 solid stops of his own.The Bulldogs will build on the fight they showed tonight as they prepare for next week's game Thursday Home vs Eaton Rapids.
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Freshmen Girls Volleyball Split in North Pointe Tri
Girls 9th Grade VolleyballThe Ionia Girls' Freshman Volleyball team went 1-1 in a Wednesday night tri-meet at NorthPointe Christian. The Bulldogs swept Cedar Springs in dominant fashion (25-14, 25-17) before dropping a tough matchup to the host Mustangs (17-25, 14-25).Millie Lemke anchored the defense from the back row, racking up 17 digs and handling 24 serve receives. Brooklyn Shattuck directed the offense with 10 assists while contributing 9 passes, 5 digs, and 2 kills. Kenna Wizorek powered the attack with 5 kills, 8 aces, and 4 digs, while Claire Nash added 3 kills. Piper Wilford and Tenley Vanlente provided key defensive support with solid serve receiving throughout the night.Now 2-9-1 on the season, the Bulldogs turn their attention to a Tuesday showdown against Portland.
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Girls Varsity Golf Finishes 4th at jamboree
Girls Varsity GolfThe Ionia Bulldogs girls varsity golf team finished 4th overall at the CAAC White Jamboree at Centennial Acres on September 1, posting a team score of 200 (+56).Senior Lila Redder led the Bulldogs with an impressive 38 (+2), finishing 2nd overall individually. Ava Bowen followed with a 51 (+15), Ryley Helmes carded a 55 (+19), Jordyn Ciganick finished with a 56 (+20), and Erin Steffen rounded out the team with a 78 (+42).The Bulldogs will look to build on their strong performance when they return to the course next Wednesday at Royal Scot at 12:00 p.m.
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Fremont Tops Ionia JV Football 22-6
Boys Junior Varsity FootballThe Ionia JV football team opened its season at home Thursday night against Fremont, showing tremendous grit and determination despite falling short in a 22-6 battle.The young Bulldogs team went toe-to-toe with the Packers all evening, trailing just 6-0 at halftime and staying within striking distance at 14-6 by the end of the third quarter. Ionia fought until the final whistle, laying a strong foundation for the rest of the season.Offensive HighlightsHudson Hawley: Led the ground game with 95 rushing yards and scored Ionia’s lone touchdown of the night.Evan White: Sparked the offense with multiple explosive plays, including a pair of gains over 20 yards.Tanner Batista & Lorenzo Lopez: Powered the interior run game, consistently pounding the ball downfield to sustain drives.Defensive StandoutsLorenzo Lopez: Led the defense with 9 total tackles and a sack.Tanner Batista: Contributed 6 tackles in a strong multi-phase performance.Colter White: Added 4 key tackles to keep the game tigh
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Girls Golf Wins Three Team Match At Home
Girls Varsity GolfThe Ionia Bulldogs girls golf team came out on top Thursday at Shadow Ridge Golf Course, winning a three-team match against Pewamo-Westphalia and Belding!Ionia finished 1st with a team score of 208, followed by Pewamo-Westphalia at 218 and Belding at 288.Leading the Bulldogs was senior Lila Redder, who fired an impressive 37 (+2) to take 1st individually. Ava Bowen finished with a 54, Ryley Helmes shot 55, Olivia Lemke posted a 62, Aubrey Vandeusen carded a 63, and Lynn Bailey finished with a 76.Great job, Bulldogs! The Bulldogs are back on the course Tuesday at 2:00 PM at Centennial Acres
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Ionia Football Falls To Fremont
Boys Varsity FootballThe Bulldogs fell to Fremont 20-6 in their home opener. Vincent Crippen led the Bulldogs on the ground with 14 carries for 55 yards. Ionia's lone touchdown came in the 2nd quarter when sophomore QB Garrett Gorby connected with senior Ethan Wenzel on a 29 yard touchdown pass. Wenzel also led the Bulldogs on defense with 7 tackles. Colter Reed, Kyle Cusack. Urijah Perow, and Grant Starks each added 4 tackles. Aydden Stoakes also had a forced fumble to go along with 2 tackles. Ultimately, turnovers proved costly for the Bulldogs, but we're proud of the effort, toughness and GRIT our team displayed from start to finish. The Varsity Bulldogs are back in action on the road at St.John's next thursday September 3rd at 7pm.
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Varsity Volleyball Finishes Strong at Caledonia Mini Invite Season Opener
Girls Varsity Volleyballa { text-decoration: none; color: #464feb; } tr th, tr td { border: 1px solid #e6e6e6; } tr th { background-color: #f5f5f5; } Ionia opened its 2026 Varsity Volleyball Season at the Caledonia Mini Invite on Tuesday, battling through a competitive 3 team pool and a cross-over 3rd place match up. The Bulldogs dropped two close contests to Marshall and Forest Hills Northern to open pool play before regrouping and finishing strong with wins over Coopersville and Plainwell in the cross over.Logan Thomas powered the offense with 34 kills, while Amaya Frias added 28. Allie Shaw guided the attack with 55 assists on the night. Behind the service line, Thomas also led the attack with 10 aces - which earned her the school record with 213 career aces! Congratulations Logan! Aubree Shaw and Frias also dropped in 5 aces apiece. Defense was a huge factor for the Bulldogs with Thomas popping up 44 digs while Allie Shaw kept 39 in play. At the net Marley Piselli and Ade
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Girls Varsity Cross Country vs. Lansing Catholic High School
Girls Varsity Cross CountryThe Ionia Girls lit up the night at The Hokies Postal National Cougar 2-Mile Invite at the St. Frances Retreat in Dewitt. With the race kicking off at 6:40pm snd 7:00pm, the atmosphere was electric, and the weather was just perfect—68 degrees and hot sun. The girls faced off against 86 fierce competitors in one race and 74 competitors in the last race. In the 6:40pm race leading the pack was senior Emma Lange finishing in 31s place with a personal best of 16:34.77, following only 5 spot behind was Krisalynn Copper-Fedewa finishing in 36th place with a personal best of 16:47.66, and bringing up the rear was Charlotte Whitney finishing in 78th place with a time 21:18.16 In the 7:00pm race, leading the pack with a fight to the finish was freshmen Elli Larson grabbing herself a medal, placing 24th with her first personal best for Ionia of 13:38.27, coming right on her heels, only spots behind was Ava Benedict with a place of 29th and a personal best
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Boys Varsity Cross Country vs. Lansing Catholic High School
Boys Varsity Cross CountryIonia Boys XC went to DeWitt for the Cougar 2 Mile and raced a short but hilly race. They showed true spirit and sportsmanship cheering on their team and others as they finished their races. In the boys first heat Jaxxon showed true GRIT stepping up for the Bulldogs and taking the leadership being the first Bulldog to come through the finish line with a time of 14:09. Luis and Haddon were neck and neck all race long. Despite falling and losing a shoe Haddon only finish twenty seconds behind Luis. Way to not give up! Xander and Liam finishing with time of 11:30 and 11:44 and Cooper not far behind at a 12:50 in the guys fast heat. The guys have a fire inside them and are looking forward to the CM Meet this Saturday. Let’s go Bulldogs!
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CAAC White JV Jamboree – Bonnie View
Girls Junior Varsity GolfThe Ionia Bulldogs girls JV golf team competed in the CAAC White JV Jamboree at Bonnie View Golf Course in Eaton Rapids on Tuesday, August 25. Ionia finished 7th as a team at +93.Erin Steffen and Selina Li led the Bulldogs, both finishing at +22. Carly Valera-Benavidez followed at +24, Paige Sherman shot +25, and Peyton Batista finished at +26.The Bulldogs will be back in action Thursday at Shadow Ridge Golf Course, where they will host Belding and Pewamo-Westphalia.
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CAAC White Jamboree @ Charlotte
Girls Varsity GolfThe Ionia Bulldogs girls golf team competed in the CAAC White Jamboree at Maple Brook Golf Club in Charlotte on Tuesday, August 25. Ionia finished 5th as a team with a score of 226 (+82).Lila Redder led the Bulldogs with an outstanding 40 (+4), finishing 1st overall. Ava Bowen followed with a 56 (+20), while Ryley Helmes shot 59 (+23). Bella Delgado carded a 71 (+35), and Olivia Lemke finished with a 72 (+36).The Bulldogs will look to bounce back Thursday as they host Belding and Pewamo-Westphalia at Shadow Ridge Golf Club.
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Boys Varsity Soccer Falls to Hastings
Boys Varsity SoccerToday was a hard-fought match from start to finish. We took an early deficit after Hastings found the back of the net, but our boys responded with incredible fight and determination, taking a 2–1 lead into halftime. Both first-half goals came from standout senior captain Damon Lautenbach—first with an outstanding solo goal and then converting a penalty kick with confidence. Hastings came out strong in the second half and regained the lead, but our young squad refused to quit. Led by keeper Alex Velasco, along with Damon Lautenbach, Diego Carlos, and Emanuel Cardoso, we battled back and found another late goal to keep ourselves in the fight. Fatigue unfortunately became a factor late in the match. With a young and small squad, the boys simply ran out of gas and Hastings was able to score two late goals. As a coach, I couldn't ask for anything more from this group. They gave everything they had every second of the match, and I couldn't be more proud of the team as a w
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Girls Varsity Cross Country vs. St. Johns High School
Girls Varsity Cross CountryThe Ionia Girls lit up the night at The Under the Lights Invite at St. Johns High School! With the race kicking off at 11pm, the atmosphere was electric, and the weather was just perfect—67 degrees and a refreshing breeze. The girls faced off against 93 fierce competitors and 10 full-scoring teams, ready to shine under the stars. Leading the charge was Ava Benedict, who dashed to a fantastic 23rd place with a season-starting time of 21:42.62. Hot on her heels was Aubrey Perez, clocking in at 22:18.27 for 32nd place. Freshman Elli Larson made an impressive debut, finishing 35th with a time of 22:46.15. Rounding out the team were Emma Lange (69th, 26:19.17), Krisalynn Copper-Fedewa (86th, 29:06.57), and Charlotte Whitney (92nd, 33:51.00). The lady bulldogs are gearing up for their next adventure at The HOKA Postal National Cougar 2-mile Invite at St. Frances Retreat in Dewitt. The ladies will take the stage first at 6:40pm, with the second race at 7pm. Let’s cheer them on—Go Bl
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Boys Varsity Cross Country vs. St. Johns High School
Boys Varsity Cross CountryIonia Bulldogs Boys XC had an awesome first meet of the season. The Saint John’s Under the Lights meet was a fun and competitive meet that pushed our runners to their limits. Xander Towery running a 18:05 to open the season. Which is almost two minute fast than what he opened up last season at the same meet. Followed behind him were Liam Thelen and Cooper Highlen with exceptional performances running 19:47 and 20:15 to open the season. Jaxxon Wittenbach completing his first high school 5k in 22:56 with a firey kick at the end to pass his competition at the end. Luis Guiterrez and Haddon Seal push themselves and each other and finish two places apart. Way to show GRIT Bulldogs!
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Girls Varsity Golf vs. Hastings High School
Girls Varsity GolfIonia hosted Hastings on Thursday, Aug. 20, for a regular-season girls varsity golf match at Shadow Ridge Golf Course. The Hastings Saxons took the team victory with a score of 189 (+49), while the Ionia Bulldogs finished second with a team score of 224 (+84).Ionia was led by senior Lila Redder, who fired a 38 (+3) to finish first overall. Junior Ava Bowen followed with a 59 (+24), senior Danica White carded a 60 (+25), junior Aubrey Vandeusen shot a 67 (+32), and freshman Lynn Bailey finished with a 69 (+34).Junior Ryley Helmes also had a standout day, recording a personal-best 43. Although Ryley did not compete in the varsity match, she played in a separate pairing and put together an excellent round.Congratulations to Ryley on her new personal best, and great job to all the Bulldogs!
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Ionia Boys Varsity Tennis vs. Greenville
Boys Varsity TennisThe boys varsity tennis team started the season on Wednesday playing at Greenville. The inexperienced Bulldog team lost a tough match 7-1 but played some good tennis for how new the team is. First singles Jackson Fuller lost a tough match to Greenville's exchange student 8-0. Lucas McCoy won the match of the day defeating Greenville at second singles 9-8. Third singles Brighton Montgomery played well for the first match of his career losing 8-0 while fourth singles BrieAnna Spaans also lost but played awesome tennis for her first match too, 8-2.The doubles team of Sam Montgomery and Steven Flohr will be a very good doubles team for Ionia this year but lost their first match 8-2. Owen Yokom and new partner Zayne Mills-Huhn also lost but played well for their first match 8-0. Third doubles Wade Charon and Nate Wood started their career with a tough 8-1 loss while playing well in their first match ever too. And finally fourth doubles Sophie Whorley and Jovie Overkamp played gre
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Girls Junior Varsity GolfThe Ionia Bulldogs junior varsity girls golf team opened the 2026 season Tuesday at Willow Wood Country Club in Portland, finishing fifth with a team score of +96.Danica White led the Bulldogs with a +22, followed by Lynn Bailey (+23), Bella Delgado (+25), Lexi Fugitt (+26), and Aubrey Vandeusen (+27). The team showed strong effort in its first competition of the season and gained valuable experience heading into the regular season.The Bulldogs will be back on the course Tuesday, August 25, at Bonnie View Golf Course in Eaton Rapids at 1:00 p.m.
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