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)
