Boys track sets new school records at State Finals
Spencer Rajewski '21, Staff Writer
June 7, 2019
Filed under Featured Content, Sports, Spring
Thanks to their success in this year's regionals, the boys track team took on states on June 1 in Grand Rapids, and performed very well. This year the team got to send 10 of their qualifying runners along with two alternates and set two new school records while there. “I would 100 percent call this year's states a success considering me and my fr...
Baseball wins senior night, looks to state playoffs
Ryan Caldwell '21, Staff Writer
June 7, 2019
Filed under Featured Content, Sports, Spring
Thursday, May 30 was the varsity baseball team’s last home regular season game. The team played Detroit Edison Public School Academy, hoping to improve their below .500 record. Cody Shook ’19 started on the mound for the Blue Devils on a beautiful day to commemorate the seniors. Shook st...
Queen of the Court: Kate Beardslee ’21
May 23, 2019
Filed under Sports
Her excellence in the grade books matches her excellence on the courts. Kate Beardslee ’21 and her doubles partner scored a nearly undefeated record this season on the Girls Varsity Tennis team. Now, she plans on fighting for the state title. According to Beardslee, she began her tennis career relatively y...
Recap of the NHL third round playoffs
Sylvia Hodges '19, Supervising Copy Editor
May 22, 2019
Filed under Sports
Boston Bruins vs. Carolina Hurricanes The Boston Bruins swept the Carolina Hurricanes in order to advance to the Stanley Cup Final, with a final score of 4-0 in game four of the series. This marks the 20th time in franchise history where the Bruins have advanced to the final. The Bruins’ top line, ...
Lacrosse lights up the field with dominant regular season
Keegan Spitz '20, Staff Writer
May 16, 2019
Race to the Finish
Mairin Heimbuch ‘21, Guest Writer
May 14, 2019
Filed under Sports
Beep! The buzzer goes off. The crowd is sitting intently with tension in the air. The water splashes as Tucker Briggs, Grosse Pointe South Boys Varsity Swimmer, dives into the pool. His legs rapidly kick up and down as adrenaline rushes through his body. Tucker Briggs’ mind races as he repeats to...
Recap of the NHL second round playoffs
Sylvia Hodges '19, Supervising Copy Editor
May 9, 2019
Filed under Featured Content, News, Sports
New York Islanders vs. Carolina Hurricanes After taking down the 2018 Stanley Cup champions in the first round, the Carolina Hurricanes swept the New York Islanders in round two in front of a 19,345-strong home crowd. The Islanders, who swept the Pittsburgh Penguins in the first round, became the ninth t...
Aiming high for a birdie
Asher Heimbuch '22, Staff Writer
May 7, 2019
Filed under Featured Content, Sports
Ever since Jack Jones was young, he’s had an interest in golf. Now that interest has paid off as he’s made a big impact on the boys varsity golf team, as a freshman. His father, John Jones said Jack has always had an eye for golf. It came to him naturally, as he excelled in the matches he parti...
Recap of the NHL first round playoffs
Sylvia Hodges '19, Supervising Copy Editor
April 25, 2019
Filed under Featured Content, Sports
Columbus Blue Jackets vs. Tampa Bay Lightning Although the Tampa Bay Lightning had a record-breaking regular season, they were unable to perform in the playoffs and were swept by the Columbus Blue Jackets in four games. The Blue Jackets were the last team to snag a playoff spot, and became the fo...
Girls track coach reflects on 40 years of coaching
Ryan Caldwell '21, Staff Writer
March 28, 2019
Filed under Featured Content, Sports
Girls Track Coach Stephen Zaranek has been a staple in not only girls track and gym class, but in the South athletic community for the last 40 years. His outgoing personality makes him well-liked among his student athletes and his coaching peers. Zaranek was hired to be the head coach of the first official gir...
Boys lacrosse team is hopeful for a great season
Keegan Spitz '20, Staff Writer
March 27, 2019
Filed under Featured Content, Sports, Spring
As winter turns to spring, and the fields are clear of snow, spring sports season is upon athletes meaning the varsity lacrosse season is here. The team has begun practice and will play their first two games on Wednesday, March 20 and Friday, March 22. “I am excited for the season to start,” ...
Basketball student manager reminisces on the past four years on the team
Keegan Spitz '20, Staff Writer
March 13, 2019
Filed under Featured Content, Sports
There has not been a student manager position open for the boys Varsity Basketball team in four years because John Weglarz has spent his years at South in that position. “Each year I have the opportunity to go through the ups and downs of the season with a stellar group of guys and personalities...
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