As we approach the climax of the fall sports seasons, Maple athletes are gaining statewide recognition in several sports.
The girl’s golf team, led by Senior All State Super Team honoree Alex Lipa is ranked second in the state in division two, behind only annual powerhouse DeWitt.
The boy’s tennis team, coached by Keith Bernacki, is also ranked second in division two, coming off a 7-0 record in OAA Red division conference play. The team trails only the defending state-champion East Lansing Trojans.
Lastly, Coach R-N’s boy’s soccer team is ranked sixth in division 2, which can only be helped by their current four-game winning streak, including an emotionally charged victory over cross-town rival Groves.
“Beating Groves is awesome,” said junior Jesse Frank. “They’re our biggest rivals, so it’s always great to win that one.”
With all of these contenders, the timing is prime for some of our fall sports teams to bring home a state title or two this year. Hopefully, when the leaves turn brown we’ll be wearing the crown.
The football team fell to 0-6, losing 49-3 to Rochester Adams, ranked second in the state.
I have a good feeling that the Maples will pick up their first gridiron win this week, facing a 1-5 Rochester at home.
Playing a 1-5 team at home, Seaholm should win this one, although the way this season has gone so far, I don’t think Maple football players will be taking anything for granted.
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