With only invitationals remaining on the schedule, tonight’s varsity quad may be the final time our 16 seniors compete at Ward Memorial Field. As is customary, we wanted to highlight our many seniors and thank them for all of their hard work and dedication to Kent City Athletics! We wish you the best of luck in all of your future endeavors!
Christian Brown
Athletics/Activities Summary:J.V. Football (2020 & 2021), Varsity Football (2022), Varsity Track and Field (2021 -2024)
Plans After Graduation: Joining the work force.
Favorite Memory from Track and Field: “My best memories from track and field was running the 4×400 meter relay during my sophom*ore season at the West Michigan All-Star Meet and getting 3rd place, and running a 50.32 in the 400 m last season at the same meet. ”
Jeremy DuBridge
Athletics/Activities Summary:Varsity Track and Field (2021 – 2024)
Plans After Graduation:I plan to become either a welder or an electrician.
Favorite Memory from Track and Field:“Running my first 400 m and then being told by Coach Wilson that I would have to run the 4×400 meter relay!”
Sylvia Freeland
Athletics/Activities Summary:Varsity Golf (2020-2023), J.V. Basketball (2020-2021), Varsity Basketball (2021-2024), Varsity Track and Field (2021-2024)
Plans After Graduation:I plan to attend Spring Arbor University to pursue a career in Education or Advertising and play golf for the Cougars.
Favorite Memory from Track and Field:“My best memory from track was making a ton of new friends and learning new events!”
Ben Garcia
Athletics/Activities Summary:Varsity Soccer (2020-2024), J.V. Basketball (2020-2021), J.V. Baseball (2022), Varsity Track and Field (2021, 2023, & 2024)
Plans After Graduation:Join the work force at Integrity Granite along with Construction.
Favorite Memory from Track and Field: “All of the big achievements our team accomplished along with messing with Coach Wilson every practice and making him rethink being our coach!”
Cristina Garza
Athletics/Activities Summary:J.V. Volleyball (2020-2022), Varsity Track and Field (2023-2024), National Honor Society (2022-2024)
Plans After Graduation:Attend Baker College in Muskegon to study Veterinary Technology and become a Vet Technician.
Favorite Memory from Track and Field: “My best memory from track and field was spending time with my friends who convinced me to join track my senior year.”
Carson Gorton
Athletics/Activities Summary:J.V. Football(2021-2022), Varsity Football (2023-2024), Varsity Wrestling (2021 -2024), Varsity Track and Field (2021-2024).
Plans After Graduation: Attending Ferris State University to study Mechanical Engineering.
Favorite Memory from Track and Field: “Working the State Finals.”
Gracie Houtman
Athletics/Activities Summary:Freshman Volleyball (2020), Varsity Cross Country (2020-2023), Varsity Track and Field (2021 -2024), FCA (2022-2024), National Honor Society (2021-2024)
Plans After Graduation: Attending Palm Beach Atlantic University to run cross country and track and field and further my education by the beach!
Favorite Memory from Track and Field: “When I was called “Coach Houtman” the entirety of my sophom*ore season because I was injured and tanning after practice when the UV was high.”
Samuel Martini
Athletics/Activities Summary: Varsity Cross Country (2020-2023) and Varsity Track and Field (2021-2024)
Plans After Graduation:Attend Wayne State University to study Engineering and run XC for the Warriors.
Favorite Memory from Track and Field:“Making it to the State Finals in the 4×800 meter relay my freshman year.”
Isabella Max
Athletics/Activities Summary: Varsity Cross Country (2020-2023), Varsity Track and Field (2021 – 2024), Student Council (2020-2024), National Honor Society (2022-2024), FCA Leader (2023-2024)
Plans After Graduation:Attend Cedarville University to study Civil Engineering and Mission studies and running cross country and track and field for the Yellowjackets.
Favorite Memory from Track and Field:“One of my favorite memories from track and field was when I got to run on the 4×800 meter relay team at the State Finals, it was an amazing experience. Afterwards I volunteered at the meet with some friends. Overall it was a fun day!”
Nikolis Mejia
Athletics/Activities Summary: J.V. Football (2022), Varsity Football (2023-2024), Varsity Track and Field (2023-2024)
Plans After Graduation:Attend Western Michigan University to study Aerospace Engineering.
Favorite Memory from Track and Field:“Hearing about everyone’s achievements at the banquet in the park and medaling at the Newaygo Invitational last year in the Discus.”
Cory Pecynski
Athletics/Activities Summary:J.V. Football (2020-2021), Varsity Football (2022-2023), Freshman and J.V. Basketball (2020-2021), Varsity Bowling (2020-2024), Varsity Track and Field (2021-2024)
Plans After Graduation: Attend college to study Sports Science and play football.
Favorite Memory from Track and Field: “Throwing at the Elite meet last year.”
Irelyn Sullivan
Athletics/Activities Summary: J.V. Volleyball (2020-2021), Varsity Volleyball (2022-2023), J.V. Basketball (2020-2021), Varsity Track and Field (2021, 2022, & 2024)
Plans After Graduation: Attend Grand Rapids Community College and then transferring to Grand Valley State University to pursue a career in Sonography (Ultrasound Tech).
Favorite Memory from Track and Field: “My favorite memory from track is going to get food together after races and growing closer with the amazing supportive team!”
Kaitlyn Swift
Athletics/Activities Summary: Freshman Volleyball (2020), Varsity Cross Country (2022 & 2023), Varsity Track and Field (2022-2024), Band (2020-2024), Winter Guard (2020-2023)
Plans After Graduation: Attend Central Michigan University to study English and Journalism.
Favorite Memory from Track and Field: “My best memory from track and field was playing baseball with the whole team while we were waiting for the meet to start my sophom*ore year.”
Ethan Vanderlugt
Athletics/Activities Summary:Varsity Cross Country (2020-2023), Varsity Bowling (2023-2024), Varsity Track and Field (2021-2024), National Honor Society (2022-2024)
Plans After Graduation: Attend Michigan Technological University to earn a bachelors in Software Engineering.
Favorite Memory from Track and Field:“The shirt.”
Jaren Vogel
Athletics/Activities Summary: Varsity Cross Country (2020-2023), Freshman Basketball (2020-21), Varsity Bowling (2021-22 & and 2023-24), Varsity Track and Field (2021-2024), National Honor Society (2022-2024)
Plans After Graduation: Attend Muskegon Community College and then transferring to Ferris State University to study Engineering.
Favorite Memory from Track and Fielc: “My best memory from track and field was when our 4×800 meter relay team made it to the State Finals my freshman year.”
Isaac Wright
Athletics/Activities Summary:Varsity Soccer (2022), Varsity Football (2023), Varsity Track and Field (2021-2024)
Plans After Graduation:Attend Grand Rapids Community College and then transfer to Grand Valley State University or Baker College.
Favorite Memory from Track and Field:“Competing at the Regional Meet each year and the fun we have at practice daily.”
