Girls’ softball hits off their season

By Krista Fog Havingjust finished their tryouts on March 13,Walled Lake Central’s 2014 women’s softball team is determined to make it a great season. “We all have a very strong playing background,” said senior second baseman Kenzie Bonar. “Most, if not all, of us, have played travel for the majority of our lives.” The captains…

Mens’ LAX prepare to go to the MAX this season

By Taylor Peterman Despite the snow on the ground preventing many spring teams from beginning their seasons, the lacrosse boys are ready to kick off the season. Tryouts were held March 5 with a large turnout and lots of talent. “There’s lots of experience [on the team] and the players really understand the game,” Head…

Girls Lacrosse prepares to unite and conquer this season

By Kennedy Werner Walled Lake’s Lady Gladiators lacrosse team, which draws its members from WLC, WLN, and WLW, is “all in” this season. They are ready to give the competition all they’ve got, strengthen internally, and WIN. With their first game March 31 against Northville, the JV and varsity teams are focused on improvement and…

Grandville loses High School hero

By Erika Greco On Friday, March 7, the world lost a 17-year old hero.  Ryan Fischer, of Grandville High School, died in his sleep due to an enlarged heart.  He was a brother, son, student, teammate and friend whose goal in life was to serve his country. Fischer was a dedicated athlete and leader to…

Six winter teams qualify for this year’s State Finals

By Erika Greco It’s no surprise that Walled Lake Central’s winter sports teams made their mark at State Finals this year. The gymnastics, swimming, girls’ hockey, wrestling, bowling, and ski teams did not spare their competition while taking States by storm. The figure skating team also looks to do the same as their State Finals…

WLC student athletes take on collegiate sports

By Erika Greco Every athlete dreams of making it to the big leagues.  But before they can live the dream, athletes must receive an offer to play their beloved sport for a college. For a select group of Central’s student athletes, this dream has come true. Several students have received offers and intend on signing…

Skaters rehearse to shock the competition at State Championships

By Kennedy Werner WLC’s own Paige Bremner, Carly Burwell, Hanna Baldrica and the rest of Lakes Area Varsity Figure Skating Team (consisting of WLN, WLW, Clarkston, Goodrich, and Waterford Kettering and Mott) are preparing for their final competition of the season- State Championships. Held at the Suburban Rink in East Lansing, the ladies will be…

New coach for Lions brings new hope to team

By Erika Greco The Detroit Lions have selected Jim Caldwell as the new head coach in hopes of a successful 2014-2015 season.  The Lions not only wanted someone with experience as a head coach but also someone who had experience on offense, preferably with quarterbacks.  Caldwell fit the description and demonstrated additional success with past…

Marching Band looks back at 2013’s triumphs

By Kennedy Werner With unity and a hard work ethic, the Marching Band of Walled Lake Central has completed the 2013 season ranked 26th in the country and 5th in their class (AAA). Winning every local competition they partook in, taking second place in the Bands of America Toledo Regional, winning the State Championships (MCBA)…