Four Lapeer East High School athletes heading to Adrian College to play football, volleyball

The Adrian College Bulldogs will become very familiar with the Lapeer East Eagles next year.

On Tuesday, four Lapeer East High School athletes will celebrate their commitments to attend and play for Adrian College at a 2:30 p.m., Tuesday, May 25, ceremony in the school’s Media Center.

Adrian College’s football team will have the largest representatives from Lapeer East with three players from last year’s Eagles’ squad going to the Bulldogs. Eric Rieves, Anthony Hunt and Sebashton Sullivan have made commitments.

East football coach Jake Weingartz and Adrian College head football coach Jim Deere are scheduled to be on hand, along with family and friends of the players.

Also going to Adrian College is Casey Donovan a standout Lapeer East volleyball player. Lapeer East volleyball coach Dan Purvis and Adrian College head volleyball coach Elisa Joris are scheduled to be at the ceremony along with Casey’s family and friends.

Lapeer East High School cross country runner commits to run for Oakland CC

Lapeer East High School cross country runner Stephanie Morris will commit to participate in the Oakland Community College Cross Country team next fall at a ceremony at 2:30 p.m. Thursday, May 27 in the East Media Center.

East Cross Country coaches Duane Machesney and Noelle Grignani will be present along with Stephanie’s friends and family for the ceremony.

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.

Lapeer East senior Katy Peacock inks commitment with Rochester College

Surrounded by her family and coaches, Lapeer East High School senior Katryna “Katy” Peacock signed her intent to play softball for Rochester College at a ceremony in the East media center Wednesday (February 24) afternoon.

(Photo caption: Photo from left: East coach Ray Reid, Macomb Explosion Coach Mike Downey, pitching coach Robert Dunham, father and coach, Don Peacock, mother, Lori Peacock, Rochester College Coach Justin Lewis and seated, Katy Peacock.)

Katy, a versatile offensive and defensive player, was honored in 2009 as an Academic All-State player and a Flint Metro League all Conference Honorable Mention player.

In addition to her outstanding athletic ability, Katy has scored well in the classroom as well with a 4.0 grade point average and a 31 ACT score, achieving High Honors each of her high school years. She has also served as President of the 2010 National Honor Society at East and is Senior Class Council vice-president.

Rochester College coach Justin Lewis spoke of Katy’s anticipated impact as both a player and a student at the ceremony.

“At Rochester College we are seeking to improve athletics and academics and Katy is the epitome of a student athlete,” Mr. Lewis said. “We are going to get a great player and a great student. It is the best of the best in both.”

East softball coach Ray Reid also praised Peacock for more than her softball ability.

“Her real strength is her work ethic, Coach Reid said. “Katy is very committed to the game and very committed to learn. She has a good glove and a good bat, she is definitely going to be an asset to Rochester College.”

In addition to Coaches Reid and Lewis and her father/coach Don Peacock, Katy’s summer softball program coaches Mike Downey and Robert Dunham were on hand for the ceremony. Katy plays for the Macomb Explosion summer team.

Katy plans to major in medicine.

Lapeer East High School students to sign athletic commitment letters

Two Lapeer East High School athletes will sign commitment letters to colleges at a signing ceremony in the school’s Media Center on Wednesday, February 3, at 2:30 p.m.

Payton McCallum, who played offense and defense for the Lapeer East High School varsity football team, will commit to play college football at Grand Valley State University. He was named a First Team offense and defense player in the Flint Metro League and was co-Most Valuable Player.

Volleyball player Ellery Owen will accept an offer to play for St. Clair Community College next year. Owen was a Flint Metro League First Team selection.

Parents, coaches and teammates of the two students are expected to be at the ceremony.

Lapeer West High School student athletes commit to colleges and universities for next year

Four Lapeer West High School standout athletes inked commitments to play sports at the next level in a ceremony at the school Thursday, June 4th.

(Photo: From left to right: Danielle Schoenherr, Ryan Miller, Emily Jones and Stephanie Kossak.)

Emily Jones, captain of the West softball team, will play at Grand Valley State University next year. A 2009 All Flint Metro League selection, Emily was also an honorable mention All-State athlete in 2008. Joining Emily at the ceremony was her coach, Mr. Brad Walker and her parents, Cynthia and Dan Jones. Emily had a 3.9 grade point average.

Stephanie Kossak, accepted a scholarship to continue her volleyball career at the Illinois Institute of Technology. Stephanie was a second team All Flint Metro League selection in 2007 and 2008. Stephanie’s parents, Linda and Jerome Kossak, joined her at the ceremony. Stephanie also had a 3.9 grade point average.

Ryan Miller, who compiled 3,312 rushing yards and 36 touchdowns during his West football career, will play football for Albion College in the fall. In 2007 and 2008, Miller was an All Flint Metro League selection and an All-State honorable mention selection in 2009. His mother, Paula Miller joined him at the signing ceremony along with Varsity head football coach Mike Smith.

Danielle Schoenherr, a First Team All Flint Metro League soccer star in 2008 and 2009, will play soccer next year for Northwood University. Danielle was an All District Team member in 2006, 2007, 2008 and 2009. She had a 3.16 grade point average. Parents Leanne Peterman and Rick Schoenherr joined her in the ceremony.

“These students were more than just good athletes,” said Lapeer West Dean of Students Mike Smith. “They were also good students and good school citizens.”

Lapeer West High School athletes to sign commitments to play at the next level

Four Lapeer West High School senior student athletes will sign commitments to play sports at the collegiate level at a signing ceremony in the West media center on Thursday, June 4th at 7 p.m.

On hand will be Ryan Miller who is committing to play football at Albion College, Danielle Schoenherr who will play soccer at Northwood University in Midland, Stephanie Kossak who will continue her volleyball career at the Illinois Institute of Technology in Chicago, and Emily Jones who will play softball at Grand Valley State University in Allendale, Michigan.