Lapeer West celebrates athletic scholarship students at ceremony in Media Center

Lapeer West stand out athletes in four sports were honored at a ceremony marking their commitments to four colleges and universities on Friday, May 14, in the Media Center.

Catherine Benscoter will head to Northern Arizona University to play golf. In her career at Lapeer West, Catherine lettered all four years, was named to the All Flint Metro League golf First Team in 2007, 2008 and 2009 and the All-State first team in 2008 and 2009. She won the Flint Metro League tournament in consecutive years 2007-2009 and qualified for the State Tournament during those years. She is also a member of the National Honor Society and has a 3.52 grade point average. Catherine’s sister, Jacqueline Benscoter also plays for Northern Arizona.

Josh Martinez, who lettered two years in soccer, will attend classes and play for Delta College next year.

Austin Krehel has committed to play Lacrosse for Otterbein University next season. In addition to his skills on the field, Austin compiled a 3.57 grade point average at West.

Lindsay Thams, a right side and middle hitter on the Lapeer West varsity volleyball team, will play for St. Clair Community College. A three-sport athlete at West, Lindsay excelled on and off the court, winning Scholar Athlete honors in 2006, 2007, 2008, and 2009. She won a number of individual honors and was named to the All Flint Metro League second team in 2010.

“We are proud of the accomplishments of these students on and off the court and field,” said Ms. Mary Haslinger. “We wish them the best as they pursue their academic and athletic careers at a higher level.”

(Photo caption: Lapeer West stand out athletes in four sports were honored at a ceremony marking their commitments to four colleges and universities on Friday, May 14, in the Media Center. The students athletes are: (l-r) Austin Krehel (Lacrosse), Josh Martinez (soccer), Lindsay Thams (volleyball), and Catherine Benscoter (golf)

Lapeer West athletes to celebrate sports accomplishments, college scholarships

A group of outstanding Lapeer West High School athletes will be on hand to celebrate their commitments and athletic scholarships to various colleges and universities at Lapeer West High School at 6 p.m. Friday, May 14.

Austin Krehel will play at Otterbein College in Westerville, Ohio; Catherine Benscoter will play golf at North Arizona University in Flagstaff, Arizona; Lindsay Thams has agreed to play volleyball at St. Clair Community College and Josh Martinez has will play soccer at Delta Community College.

The media is invited to attend this event.

Previously, on Friday, May 7, Lapeer West varsity football quarterback Nate Smith signed his commitment to play football on scholarship at Concordia College.

All-State Athletes from East/West announced

So far four Lapeer high school athletes have been named to All-State athletic teams.

Lapeer West golfer Catherine Benscoter was a Division II First-Team All-State selection.

Lapeer East football player Payton McCallum and Lapeer West football player Preston Haggadone were honorable mention All-State into Division 1-2.

Lapeer East soccer player Ethan Konschuh was an All-State honorable mention player.

We'll keep you posted on additional selections.

Lapeer West's Catherine Benscoter named to First Team, All-State girls' golf squad

For the second straight season, Lapeer West High School’s standout golfer, Catherine Benscoter achieved 1st Team All-State honors in Girls Golf.

Catherine led the West team to an undefeated, first-place finish in the Flint Metro League, a first place at the State Regional Golf Tournament and a 7th place finish at the State Finals.

“I’m proud of Catherine and how hard she works at her game,” said head coach Mike Ogg. “She is a great competitor, a great student and a great person.”

Lapeer West Girls' Golf team completes undefeated season, heads to State Finals

A school record team score to win the State Regional Golf Tournament and a second consecutive trip to the Girls’ Golf State Finals topped off a great week for the Lapeer West golf team.

On Thursday, October 8th, the team won a second consecutive trip to the State Finals next week with a school record 365 to win the State Regional Golf Tournament.

Earlier this week the team won the Flint Metro League tournament to complete an undefeated Flint Metro League season.

It was the third consecutive season that Catherine Benscoter was a league medalist. Benscoter shot a 79 to win the individual championship in the FML tournament.

“I am proud of the efforts of Catherine and all the team members in working as hard as they did to make this a successful season,” said Mike Ogg, the Panthers’ coach. “What a great week to go undefeated and win the regional all in the same week.”

In addition to Benscoter, the Panthers’ team is made up of Kim Brown, Haley Byard, Kate Carlson, Elizabeth Rodela, Lauren Weeks and Lindsay Yateman.

Lapeer West girls' golf team finishes 3rd in 21-team field at Lapeer Summer Tune-up tourney

A 21-team field at the Lapeer Summer Tune Up golf tournament saw a great team performance by the Lapeer West girls' golf team and great individual performances by golfers on both teams.

Lapeer East finished 14th at the tournament which was held at the Lapeer Country Club.

Complete tournament details and individual performances are available here.

Lapeer West's Catherine Benscoter tied for third with an 84, Lapeer East's Keely Turczyn was in sixth place with an 86, and Lapeer West's Kim Brown shot a 87 to tie for seventh place in the individual competition.