



IHS Weekly Athletic Schedule 5/5-5/10

IMS Weekly Athletic Schedule 5/5-5/9
Announcements
Gross and Castle Named May Independent Bank Athletes of the Month
Congratulations to Stevie Gross and Henry Castle who were named Independent Bank Student-Athletes of the Month for May. Both student-athletes will be recognized by Independent Bank representative Boomer Hoppough at the May 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. May Female Athlete of the Month: Stevie GrossParents: Slade CampbellCollege: University of MichiganMajor: Biopsychology, Cognition, and NeuroscienceSports: Basketball 3 yrs., and Track & Field 4 yrsAcademics: Salutatorian, 2025 CAAC Senior Scholar-Athlete Award, CAAC Scholar-Athlete, IHS Scholar-Athlete, and IHS Bulldog Scholar.Leadership: IHS National Honor Society, College Ambassador Program, and Team Ca
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Wegner Signs to Vault for Otterbein
Congratulations to Mimi Wegner who signed with Otterbein University to continue her track and field career at the next level. With family, friends, teammates, coaches, and administration looking on, Mimi signed her letter of intent to become a Cardinal.> Mimi has participated in girls swimming and diving and track and field for the Bulldogs during her high school career. Earning CAAC League Champion Pole Vault, CAAC All-Conference, CAAC Honorable Mention, CAAC Academic All-Conference, and IHS Scholar-Athlete honors. She qualified for the MHSAA State Finals in diving and pole vault and holds our school record in the pole vault. While we are excited to see Mimi continue her vaulting career for the Otterbein Cardinals. She will always be a Bulldog in the eyes of our IHS family! > >
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IHS Weekly Schedule 5/12-5/17
Things are starting to heat up as our teams begin MHSAA regional tournament action this week in tennis and track. Hopefully our teams and athletes will peak at the right time and bring home lots of hardware. Lots of home events this week so get out and support our Bulldogs and enjoy the weather. Congratulations to the varsity baseball team who won the Ionia Varsity Baseball Invitational on Saturday! Congratulations to Mimi Wegner who signed with Otterbein University to continue her track and field career at the next level! Congratulations to Tessa Masengale and Ryan Lee who were named the April Independent Bank Athletes of the Month! The Bulldogs Need You! We have the following coaching positions open for the 2025-26 school year: High School JV Volleyball Head CoachHigh School Freshman Volleyball Head CoachHigh School Assistant Cross Country CoachMiddle School Volleyball Coach Good luck to all our teams this week! Week
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IMS Weekly Schedule 5/12-5/16
A huge thank you to everyone who helped us honor the memory of Tom Foy at our 17th Annual IMS Tom Foy Relays on Friday! The meet ran smoothly and we received lots of compliments from all our visitors. Our coaches and athletes did a great job of modeling the IMS HERO mantra and took the time to get a photo with Tom’s wife Mary who was on hand to present the trophy and was accompanied by several family members.Good luck to all our athletes this week!Go to Ioniaathletics.org for results of all contests, schedules, and more. IMS Weekly Athletic Schedule 5/14 IMS Track and Field Away 4:30 pm @ Olivet (Bus leaves at 2:45) For more information about all Middle Sports click on (Here)!!!
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Congratulations to Tessa Masengale and Ryan Lee who were named Independent Bank Student-Athletes of the Month for April. Both student-athletes will be recognized by Independent Bank representative Boomer Hoppough at the May 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. April Female Athlete of the Month: Tessa MasengaleParents: Bethany Dombrowski and Tyler MasengaleCollege: Michigan StateMajor: Advertising ManagementSports: Swim & Dive 1yr., Basketball 2 yrs., and Soccer 4 yrsAcademics: CAAC Scholar-Athlete, IHS Scholar-Athlete, and IHS Honor Roll Student.Leadership: IHS National Honor Society, Student Council, and Team Captain Soccer April Male Athlete of the Month: Rya
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2025 CAAC Top Ten Senior Scholar Athletes
Congratulations to seniors Taylor Browne, Henry Castle, Alexias Daugherty, Charles Frost, Braylon Granger, Stevie Gross, Ryan Lee, Myles Perrien, Carter Starks and Isabelle Vasquez who were recognized Wednesday evening at the CAAC 2025 Senior Scholar Athlete Awards Ceremony at Haslett High School. >This year's recipients and their parents were invited to Haslett High School where they were addressed by MSU graduate assistant basketball coach and Haslett graduate Blake Lampman and received the senior scholar athlete award which is the CAAC’s most prestigious honor. The award is given annually to each school's top ten senior scholar-athletes based on GPA and having lettered in a minimum of 2 varsity sports their senior year. Thank you seniors for showing your Bulldog GRIT in the classroom and in sports for the past 4 years. Your school and community are proud of the way you have represented Ionia!
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Spencer Tooker Earns BCAM All-State Honors
Congratulations to Spencer Tooker who was named honorable mention all-state in division 2, by the Basketball Coaches Association of Michigan.Click on link for complete list of the 2025 BCAM's Best/All-State. Players >
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Girls Swim, Boys Basketball, and Girls Basketball Make the Grade
Congratulations to our girls swim team, boys basketball team, and girls basketball team who earned team academic all-state honors from their coaches associations. Thank you to our athletes and coaches for putting the student first in Student-Athlete! The Michigan Interscholastic Swim Coaches Association posted their academic all state honors.The Team Earned all-state recognition with a GPA of 3.675 >Individual Academic All-State Honors went to: Isabelle Robinson, Isabelle Vasquez & Taylor Browne (to qualify athletes had to be a senior and have a gpa of 3.65 or better). The Basketball Coaches Association of Michigan put out their list for academic all-state teamsThe girls team earned division 2 academic all-state honors with a 3.7449 GPA >The boys team earned division 2 academic all-state honors with a 3.4935 GPA >
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Wegner and Frost Named March Independent Bank Athletes of the Month
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
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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Pischea and Hodges Named February Independent Bank Athletes of the Month
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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Varsity Baseball Sweeps Hastings On Senior Night
Boys Varsity BaseballIonia improves to 16-8 on the season. Next game is Monday, vs Pewamo Westphalia at Ionia. Colt Piercefield Leads Ionia Varsity Bulldogs Past Hastings Varsity SaxonsBy GameChanger MediaColt Piercefield was dominant on the bump, as the starter rang up 12 strikeouts in Ionia Varsity Bulldogs's 7-0 victory over Hastings Varsity Saxons on Thursday. Piercefield gave up two hits and zero runs over seven innings while walking two.A dropped third strike put Ionia Varsity Bulldogs on the board in the bottom of the first.Ionia Varsity Bulldogs added one run in the second after Piercefield lined out.Ionia Varsity Bulldogs added one run in the third after Hunter Roundtree grounded out.Hunter Tomlinson took the loss for Hastings Varsity Saxons. The left-handed pitcher went five innings, surrendering six runs (four earned) on four hits, striking out two and walking six.Jaxon Palmer, Nolan Lundstrom, Christian Miller, and Piercefield each collected one hit for Ionia Varsity Bulldogs. Roundt
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Girls Varsity Soccer vs. Portland High School
Girls Varsity SoccerIonia girls varsity soccer was defeated by Portland by a score of 0-2 on Thursday night in the championship game of the CAAC copper cup.We struggled to get things going offensively tonight, but Natalia Magallon served in some good crosses and generated most of our attacks on the offensive end. Tessa Masengale was her usual self, being anywhere and everywhere, seemingly all at the same time. Our defensive line of Isabelle Vasquez, Josie Lee, Maddie Lemke, and Katie Leonard played well once again as we've continued to lean on them.Ionia will travel to Lansing Eastern on Monday for their final regular season game.
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Ionia Softball Loses Two Tough Games
Girls Varsity SoftballGame One Ionia Stymied By Hastings Ionia had trouble keeping up with Hastings in an 11-4 loss on Thursday. Meyers went 1-for-4 at the plate and led the team with two runs batted in. Bowen went 2-for-4 at the plate to lead Ionia in hits. Game Two In Walk-Off, the Bulldogs Lose To Hastings A walk-off left the Ionia Bulldogs on the wrong end of a 16-15 defeat to Hastings on Thursday. The Saxons were down 15-14 in the bottom of the eighth inning when Kylee Bosworth singled, scoring two runs. Ionia collected nine hits and Hastings had 13 in the high-scoring affair. A line out by Liberty Stanard gave Ionia Varsity Bulldogs the lead, 15-14, in the top of the eighth. Ava Bowen and Allyson Schmid were a force together in the lineup, as they each collected two hits for Ionia while hitting back-to-back. Schmid drove the middle of the lineup, leading Ionia with four runs batted in. The right-handed hitter went 2-for-5 on the day.
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Girls Junior Varsity Softball vs. Hastings High School
Girls Junior Varsity SoftballThe Bulldogs Take on Hastings SaxonsThe Bulldogs traveled to Hastings Thursday night for a doubleheader against the Saxons.Game 1:The Bulldogs struggled to get their offense going early but found some momentum in the third inning. Despite their efforts, they came up short with a 1–12 loss. Offensive highlights included Aubrei Nash, Adah Drown, and Savannah Taylor each going 1-for-2 at the plate, while Kaya Clark and Izzy Gallagher each went 1-for-3. Emma Atchley also contributed by drawing a walk. On the mound, Taylor Ferris recorded 2 strikeouts, and Adah Drown added 4 more. Game 2:The Bulldogs came out stronger in the second game, scoring a run in the first inning and another in the third. However, they ultimately fell to the Saxons 2–17. Izzy Gallagher had a standout game, going 2-for-2, while Kaya Clark went 1-for-1. Taylor Ferris and Bailey Fothergill each went 1-for-2. Additionally, Adah Drown and Kaya Clark both reached base after being hit by pitches. The bulldogs were led
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Boys Varsity Golf vs. St. Johns High School
Boys Varsity GolfThe Ionia Boys Varsity Golf Team traveled to St. Johns in the Redwing Invitational at the Emerald GC and placed 11th with a score of 347 out of 20 teams which would give the young Bulldogs a measuring stick as far as where there are compared to a higher division school. Ionia was led by Junior Adam Kramer with a solid round of 84 next was Junior Cole Petersen with also a solid round of 85 and Freshman Bryce Schmid came in with a round of 87 and rounding of the Bulldogs score was Freshman Carson Schmid with a score of 91. Iona will be back in action at the same location to compete in the end of the year Jamboree at the Emerald on Monday the 19th @ 9am
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Boys Junior Varsity Baseball vs. Hastings High School
Boys Junior Varsity BaseballGame 1Ionia Junior Varsity Bulldogs Defeat Hastings On Multiple Hit Performance By Teddy SprankTeddy Sprank collected four hits in four at bats, as Ionia Junior Varsity Bulldogs defeated Hastings 12-7 on Thursday. Sprank doubled in the fifth inning, tripled in the third inning, doubled in the first inning, and singled in the fourth inning.Ionia Junior Varsity Bulldogs got on the board in the top of the first inning after Emory Block singled to left field, Ethan Wenzel grounded out, and Alec Campbell grounded out, each scoring one run.An error extended the Ionia Junior Varsity Bulldogs lead to 5-1 in the top of the third inning.Hastings scored five runs on two hits in the bottom of the fifth inning. #12 drew a walk, scoring one run, #9 drew a walk, scoring one run, and #6 tripled, scoring two runs.Jaysen Schmid earned the win for Ionia Junior Varsity Bulldogs. The pitcher gave up two hits and two runs over four innings, striking out six and walking three. #12 took the loss for Hastings.
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MS Girls Track Team Ties with Olivet
Girls Middle School TrackThe MS girls track team tied with Olivet Wednesday night, with a score of 66-66. The Bulldogs were down 10 points heading into the final two events, and by earning 2 first place finishes Ionia was able to tie the score. Earning points for the Bulldogs included:70m1 - Carmen Hoppough - 9.92 PR100m1 - Isla Western - 14.462 - Pyper Patterson - 14.58 PR200m1 - Carmen Hoppough - 27.582 - London Sullivan - 29.09 PR3 - Selina Stalker - 30.06 PR400m3 - Ava Brown - 1:16.05 PR800m2 - Jovie Overkamp - 2:41.61 PR3200m 1 - Olivia Isaac - 24:58.1755m Hurdles1 - Winne Udell - 10.16 PR2 - Bella Barr - 10.44 PR3 - Selina Stalker - 10.50200m Hurdles1 - Winne Udell - 32.41 PR3 - Bella Barr - 35.254x200 Relay1 - Isla Western, Pyper Patterson, London Sullivan, Carmen Hoppough - 1:55.894x400 Relay1 - Lainey Bennett, Jovie Overkamp, Isabella Whorley, Pyper Patterson - 4:40.89Shot Put 1 - Brynn Steffen -30'6"Long Jump1 - London Sullivan - 13'10.5"Official results can be found at: https:/
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MS Boys Track Takes Down Olivet
Boys Middle School TrackThe MS boys track team took down Olivet Wednesday night, winning 66-61. It was a great night for the Bulldogs as 36 personal records (PR) were set, in addition to some great performances in every event. Earning points for the Bulldogs included:70m1 - Kendryck Villodas - 9.142 - Austin Ayany - 10.10 PR3 - Nico Velazquez - 10.21 PR100m1 - Kendryck Villodas - 12.882 - Blake Dunn - 13.67 PR3 - Eli Sangillo - 13.80 PR200m1 - Blake Dunn - 28.013. Ryder Willingham - 32.34400m1 - Eli Sangillo - 1:00.94 PR800m2 - Orion Nervig - 2:47.173 - Taiytum McCarty - 2:57.52 PR1600m 1 - Orion Nervig - 6:10.653200m 2 - Jacob Shattuck - 17:50.8955m Hurdles2 - Tanner Batista - 10.403 - Bentley Smith - 10.46 PR200m Hurdles2 - Hudson Hawley - 31.354x200 Relay1 - Eli Sangillo, Hudson Hawley, Austin Ayany, Blake Dunn - 1:50.64Shot Put 1 - Tanner Batista - 31'9"3 - Finn Hanna - 22'11" PRHigh Jump 2 - Nico Velazquez - 5'0" PRLong Jump2 - Bentley Smith - 14'0" PR3 - Aaron Lepley - 13
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Boys Junior Varsity Golf vs. Multiple Opponents
Boys Junior Varsity GolfIonia JV boys were in action today at Shadow Ridge GC. in the CAAC White Division Jamboree the last of the season. Ionia was looking to lock up first place in the overall standings and not to mention BACK 2 BACK tiles for this young JV crew. The Bulldogs started out fast and finished strong with a team low of 161 and also was a team record that proved to be enough to finish at the top spot and secure the championship. Ionia's top golfer was Senior Cam Henry who shot a Stellar round of 38 next was Junior Drew Paton with an impressive 39 next was Senior Spencer Tooker with also a solid round of 40 and newcomer Freshman Grant Starks with a great score of 44.Congratulations BULLDOGS on the win and securing BACK 2 BACK TITLES
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Girls Track Results vs. Charlotte
Girls Varsity TrackIonia Girls Varity Track and Field vs Charlotte @ HomeOn Tuesday May 13th 2025, the Ionia Girls Varity Track & Field team competed against Charlotte at home. The weather started off raining like cats & dogs, but then the sun came out for the athletes to run. The team ran hard but came up short losing 98 (Charlotte) to 39 (Ionia). This was the last home meet and senior night for the Girls Team. Senior Girls: Jadyn Gardner, Stevie Gross, Brynn Labadie, Emma Tirado-Blanco, Ella Udall, Mimi Wegener. Carleigh Thompson had a nice 3200m, taking 2nd new PR (13:40.31). Mimi Wegener took 1st in Pole Vault (10.06) and 2nd in 100H (18.16). Ella Udell took 3rd 100m (14.14), 2nd in 200m (29.23), 4th in High Jump (4-10). Jadyn Gardner 2nd in Shot Put with a new PR (29.06) and Stevie Gross 2nd in Discus (88-07)The Bulldogs are next in Action on Friday May 16th @ MHSAA LP Region @ Williamston. MHSAA LP Region 15-2 @ Williamston - Meet Info - Track & Field MeetField events st
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Boys Track Results vs. Charlotte
Boys Varsity TrackIonia Boys Varity Track and Field vs Charlotte @ HomeOn Tuesday May 13th 2025, the Ionia Boys Varity Track & Field team competed against Charlotte at home. The weather started off raining like cats & dogs, but then the sun came out for the athletes to run. The team ran hard but came up short losing 93 (Charlotte) to 44 (Ionia). This was the last home meet and senior night for the Boys Team. Senior Boys: Henry Castle, Charly Frost, Braylon Granger, Myles Perrien, Caleb Shortz, Yadiel Villodas – Maldonado. Mason Clark had a great night taking 1st in 200m (24.50), 1st High Jump (6-00), 4th in Long Jump (16-06.00). Caleb Shortz took 3rd in 800m (2:16.02), Braylon Granger 3rd in 300H new PR (45.38), Henry Castle 1st in Shot Put (41-05.00), and Charley Frost 1st in Discus (116-07.50). The boys ended up with 19 new PR’s last night as well. The Bulldogs are next in Action on Friday May 16th @ MHSAA LP Region @ Williamston. MHSAA LP Region 15-2 @ Williamston - Meet Info
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Girls Junior Varsity Softball vs. St. Johns High School
Girls Junior Varsity SoftballThe bulldogs hosted the St. Johns Redwings Tuesday Night. Game 1Despite a couple good hits the Bulldogs struggled to get anything on the board falling to St. johns 0-19. Offensively the Bulldogs were led by Kaya Clark going 2 for 2 and Ella Hyland going 1 for 1 and Taylor Ferris was hit by a pitch. The Bulldogs were led on the mound by Taylor Ferris and Kaya Clark. Game 2The Bulldogs struggled in the first inning to get things started in Game 2, but scored their only six runs in the top of the second inning. The Bulldogs improved game 2 offensively and defensively. The bulldogs were led offensively by Kaya Clark, Emma Atchely and Bailey Fothergill going 1 for 2. The Bulldogs were led on the mound by Kaya Clark. The Bulldogs travel to Hastings on Thursday May 15th
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Bulldogs Fight Back But Fall Short
Girls Varsity SoftballGame One Ionia Bulldogs Fight Back In Loss To Okemos. Ionia;'s effort to come back from down four runs in the fifth inning came up just short, as they fell 7-6 to Okemos on Tuesday. Ionia closed the gap by scoring on a ground out, a walk, and an error. Ava Bowen led things off in the circle for Ionia. The hurler surrendered three hits and one run (zero earned) over four innings, striking out four and walking one. Bowen led the Bulldogs with one run batted in. The right-handed hitter went 1-for-4 on the day. Ionia had a strong eye at the plate, tallying 11 walks for the game. Mariah Stoakes, Alexa Barna, Allyson Schmid, Lauryn Schmid, and Alli Shaw led the team with two walks each. Delgado stole two bases. Game Two Ionia Bulldogs Claw Back, But Fall Just Short Against Okemos varsity Despite a 5-run deficit in the eighth inning, the Bulldogs almost came all the way back, eventually falling 10-8 to Okemos on Tuesday. Leadoff hitter Alli
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Varsity Baseball Sweeps Sexton
Boys Varsity BaseballIonia Varsity Bulldogs Surge Past Sexton Varsity J-Dubbs Thanks To Big Second InningIonia improves to 14-8 (7-5 league) Thursday Ionia hosts Hastings for senior night. Come help celebrate our 10 seniors. Ionia Varsity Bulldogs defeated Sexton Varsity J-Dubbs 15-0 on Tuesday thanks in part to eight runs in the second inning. Jude Gregory was struck by a pitch, driving in a run, a steal of home scored one run, Wolton Sandborn singled, scoring two runs, Colt Piercefield singled, scoring one run, Mason Braman drew a walk, scoring one run, Trevor Hodges singled, scoring one run, and a dropped third strike scored one run.Ionia Varsity Bulldogs got on the board in the bottom of the first inning after Braman singled, scoring one run, #3 induced Gaven Elvert to hit into a fielder's choice, but two runs scored, Dawson Leland doubled, scoring one run, Gregory singled, scoring one run, and an error scored two runs.Elvert earned the win for Ionia Varsity Bulldogs. The right-handed pitcher gave
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Boys Junior Varsity Baseball vs. Grand Ledge High School
Boys Junior Varsity BaseballGame 1Ionia Junior Varsity Bulldogs Take Lead And Never Look Back In Win Over Grand Ledge Freshman CometsBy GameChanger MediaIonia Junior Varsity Bulldogs easily dispatched Grand Ledge Freshman Comets on Tuesday, 16-2.Ionia Junior Varsity Bulldogs got on the board in the top of the first inning after Teddy Sprank singled, scoring one run, a steal of home scored one run, and Wade Charon singled, scoring two runs.Ionia Junior Varsity Bulldogs added to their early lead in the top of the second inning after Ethan Wenzel walked, and Wenzel stole home, each scoring one run.Ionia Junior Varsity Bulldogs scored eight runs on two hits in the top of the third inning. An error scored one run, Sprank drew a walk, scoring one run, Wenzel singled, scoring two runs, an error scored one run, Noah Castillo drew a walk, scoring one run, and a steal of home scored two runs.Sprank earned the win for Ionia Junior Varsity Bulldogs. The southpaw gave up two hits and two runs (zero earned) over four innings,
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Boys Varsity Golf vs. Multiple Opponents
Boys Varsity GolfThe Ionia Bulldogs Varsity Golf team traveled to Portland today to compete in the CAAC White Division Jamboree @ Willow Wood Golf Club. The team consisted of Adam Kramer, Cole Petersen, Seth Woods, Carson Schmid and Bryce Schmid, shooting a team total of 157. This score was low enough for the team to take their first Jamboree win in 3 years. To say I'm proud of these boys is an understatement. The team has been trending in the right direction for weeks and to finally see results like this is an amazing accomplishment. We had two Bulldogs shoot low today out of 40 players Freshman Carson Schmid & Junior Cole Petersen with outstanding 37's next was Bryce Schmid with a stellar 40 and rounding off the team score is Junior Adam Kramer with a solid 43. Ionia will travel to the Emerald GC in the St Johns Invitational at 9am Thursday the 15th. Once again Congratulations Bulldogs to a well-deserved W.
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Girls Junior Varsity Soccer vs. Belding High School
Girls Junior Varsity SoccerThe JV Girls Ionia Soccer team's game against Belding High School concluded in a 0-0 tie.Despite the tie, our Ionia Bulldogs played with great energy. Our defense was outstanding, effectively stopping Belding's attacks and moving the ball into the midfield, where we maintained control and created some excellent offensive opportunities. Unfortunately, we weren't able to capitalize on those chances. Throughout both halves, the team demonstrated strong passing and worked hard to maintain momentum. A special mention goes to Skye Currigan for some incredible saves.Our current team record stands at 2-5-3. Our next game is scheduled for Monday, May 19, 2025, against Lansing Eastern High School. The game will be played away at Lansing Eastern High School, starting at 5:30 pm.
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Girls Varsity Soccer Defeats Lakewood In PK Shootout On Senior Night
Girls Varsity SoccerIonia girls varsity soccer defeated Lakewood in a penalty kick shootout overtime match to put a cherry on top of a perfect senior night. The weather was some of the best we've had all season, and we took advantage by honoring our 3 seniors in our program. Tessa Masengale, Isabelle Vasquez, and Taylor Browne have been focal points of our program for the last 4 years and we appreciate their time and dedication to building this program up.Once senior night festivities were over, the match began very back and forth. Lakewood would threaten and Ionia would attempt to tilt the possession in their favor. As the game progressed, Ionia started to control the game more and more. We would finish with 21 shots, while Lakewood would finish with only 14 shots. Despite the possession and shot advantage, the score would remain 0-0 through the entirety of the 80 minutes; sending the game straight to a penalty kick shootout. Josie Lee, and Isabelle Vasquez would score their penalty shots to pu
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Girls Tennis Results From St. Johns
Girls Varsity TennisThe Ionia girls varsity tennis team lost to St. John’s on Monday in the last dual match of the year. First singles Margaret Pischea lost 6-2,6-0. Second singles Keagan Prescott lost 6-0,6-0. Third singles lost a well played match 7-6,7-6. Fourth singles Amelia McGee lost 6-0,6-0.First doubles Audrey Wall and Tessa Lemke lost 6-1,6-1. Second doubles Logan Thomas and Amelia McGee won 6-4,6-2. Third doubles Katelyn Weber and Mariya Berry lost 6-1,6-0 Fourth doubles Ellie Lamphere and Camryn Robinson lost 4-6,7-6,5-10. In JV action Chloe Zander and Sally Lamphere won 8-6. The bulldogs will take part in regional action on Thursday.
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Varsity Baseball Wins Ionia Invitational
Boys Varsity BaseballIonia Varsity Bulldogs took down Ovid-Elsie Varsity Marauders 10-5 on Saturday.Ovid-Elsie Varsity Marauders got on the board in the bottom of the first inning after Jake Bowen hit a sacrifice fly, Brody Howard singled to right field, and Corbyn Janes singled to center field, each scoring one run.Ionia Varsity Bulldogs captured the lead, 5-3, in the top of the third after Christian Miller tripled to center field, Hunter Roundtree doubled to left field, and Nolan Lundstrom walked, each scoring one run.Trevor Hodges earned the win for Ionia Varsity Bulldogs. The righty allowed six hits and five runs (three earned) over five innings, striking out four and walking three. Bowen took the loss for Ovid-Elsie Varsity Marauders. The right-handed pitcher went two and one-third innings, surrendering five runs (four earned) on four hits, striking out two and walking two. Teddy Sprank pitched one inning of shutout ball for Ionia Varsity Bulldogs in relief. The hurler surrendered zero hits, striking
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