Grand Rapids Christian High School's top senior athletes!
Posted on 06/05/2025
JOHN CASSIDAYGolf (4 year Varsity): AC OK White 2023, 2024, 2025, HM- 2022All State - 1st Team - D2: 2023, 2024, 2025 (likely)Individual Winner: 8 Tournament Individual wins 2022-2025 (so far)Attending Hillsdale University on a golf scholarshipOK White and Regional Team Champions: 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025Individual Regional Champion: 2023, 2024, 2025),Team State Finals Finishes: 2022 (3rd), 2023 (1st)- Team State Champion, 2024 (2nd), 2025 (TBD)Team Success: Over his fours in the program, John was a consistent and major part of 49 (and counting three events left) Tournament wins. The previous 4 years had a total of 4 tournament wins before he arrived. Basketball (4 yrs, 2 yrs varsity)State Runner Up 2024Soccer (4 yrs varsity)FR- 2021 — member of State Championship teamSO- 2022 – 4 goals, 4 assistsJR- 2023 – State Champion- 17 goals, 7 assists, All Conference, All District, All Region, 2nd team All State + 3-goal hat trick in the State Championship MatchSR- 2024-
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Celebrating our boys volleyball seniors!!
Posted on 06/04/2025
#8 Bryan DiemerParents: David and Holly DiemerBryan joined our program last year as a junior. He quickly showed a high volleyball IQ and an eagerness to learn. It has been great to see him make the jump to our varsity team this season; he has brought great energy, thoughtfulness, and needed vocal leadership to our team.#2 Max MichaelParents: Corey and Tamie MichaelMax and I entered this program the same year, his freshman season. He made an immediate impression, stuff-blocking our returning all-conference outside hitter on our first day of practice. It’s hard to believe that 4 years have passed since then. Max has helped to grow our program with his tremendous leadership, from serving as team captain this season, to representing our team at numerous 8th Grade Showcase events, to coaching our middle school teams.#11 Henry SnowParents: Greg and Kate SnowHenry joined our team as a sophomore, and has grown along with the program. He has shown a continuous desire to improve, asking insightf
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Spring Signing Day!
Posted on 05/22/2025
We had a wonderful time celebrating seven of our seniors who have committed to continuing their athletic journeys at the collegiate level!Elle Curtis: Dance at Butler UniversityTyler Davis: Basketball for Heidelberg UniversityAaron Gholston: Track and Field for Grand Valley State UniversityCameron Laufer: Hockey for Oakland UniversityBrayden Melinn: Hockey for University of Michigan FlintCameron Morgan: Football for Lead Prep AcademyTony Phillips: Football for Adrian CollegeKaitlyn Schmitt: Tennis for Spring Arbor UniversityBen Toly: Football for Calvin UniversitySoren White: Soccer for Hope CollegeCaelen Wigboldy: Golf for Dordt UniversitySee more photos of the event here!
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Celebrating our softball seniors!
Posted on 05/16/2025
Keira Porte Parents: Connie and Jason PorteKeira has been on the GRC varsity softball team for 4 years and has played softball for a total of 8 years. Keria’s favorite memory from her 4 years is being able to play the same position with Megan H freshman year. She would like to thank her parents, oma and opa for coming to all her games . Keira plans to attend Hope University and is majoring in elementary and special education. Keira's favorite Bible verse is Ephesians 4:32 - Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you. Congratulations Keira!Ellie VandeGriendParents: Becca and Andy VandeGriendEllie has been on the GRC varsity softball team for 4 years and has played softball since she was 4 years old. Ellie's favorite memory from her 4 years is panda practice her freshman year. She would like to thank her parents first and foremost for providing her with the ability to play s
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2025 Scholar Athletes!
Posted on 05/15/2025
Our Scholar Athletes Award winners are multi-sport athletes with the highest GPA in their class. Congratulations to our 2025 Scholar Athletes: Calvin Brinks and Alayna McGowan!Male Scholar Athlete: Calvin BrinksGPA: 4.284Sports: Cross Country and Track & FieldFrom Coach Dan Hoekstra: Calvin exemplifies the true spirit of a scholar-athlete through his unwavering hard work, determination, and leadership both in the classroom and through his running of cross country and track. Balancing a rigorous academic schedule with the demanding year-round training required for distance running, Calvin has consistently demonstrated remarkable discipline and drive. His impressive grades reflect his commitment to excellence in his studies, while his performances in both cross country and track showcase his athletic talent and relentless work ethic. Beyond his personal achievements, Calvin has inspired his teammates and classmates, leading by example with integrity, perseverance, and
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Celebrating our Girls Soccer Seniors!
Posted on 05/12/2025
It was wonderful to celebrate our girls soccer seniors! This is what their parents had to say about them. Kaitlynn TrookParents: Dawson and Gina Trook Watching you play soccer over the past 13 years has brought us so much joy! Along the way, you’ve built amazing friendships and learned perseverance, grit, courage, and commitment. Soccer has taught you something even deeper: your worth isn’t defined by wins or losses, but by Jesus alone. P.S. Your mom probably shouldn’t have started the “goal rewards” tradition… What began as ice cream or donuts somehow escalated to a nose piercing for a district goal, third earrings after a tournament, and now—yes—a tattoo of your favorite Bible verse after your goal against East Grand Rapids last week! May it always remind you that you are deeply loved. Life is full of goals, but the greatest reward comes when you commit your efforts to the Lord and trust His plan. JESUS is your greatest reward. Colossians 3:23-24 says:“
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Celebratingating Boys Lacrosse Seniors!
Posted on 05/09/2025
We are grateful for the commitment to Grand Rapids Christian athletics from our players and their families. We would like to honor these players an families for their time here at GRC. #2 Logan EatonParents: Rich and Amy EatonSchool: Grand Rapids ChristianLogan has been playing lacrosse since 3rd grade. His favorite lacrosse memory is playing on the team with his brother his sophomore year season. After graduation, Logan plans ot attend Ohio Wesleyan University to play lacrosse and study business and finance.Favorite Bible verse: Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up. (Galatians 6:9) #3 Aaron GholstonParents: Myesha and Willie Gholston IISchool: Grand Rapids ChristianAaron has been playing lacrosse for 56 days. His favorite lacrosse memory is scoring his first goal in the 5th game of the season. After graduation Aaron will be attending Grand Valley to study sportsmanagement and to run track.Favorite Bib
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Girls Tennis Senior Celebration
Posted on 05/08/2025
Our girls tennis team honored Senior Kaitlyn Schmitt! Captains Avah, Emily, and Anna shared heartfelt words reflecting on Kaitlyn’s lasting impact over the past four years. Known for her fierce forehand and unwavering work ethic, Kaitlyn has been a cornerstone of the team both on and off the court. Her leadership, dedication, and sportsmanship have left a legacy at GRC. We are proud to announce that Kaitlyn will be continuing her tennis journey at Spring Arbor University. We wish her all the best in this exciting next chapter!Here's what her teammates had to say about her:Avah:Dear Kaitlyn, I have really loved getting to know you as well as playing beside you these past 3 years. From getting to know you I have learned that you are an amazing person inside and out. You are encouraging to everyone around you and you never fail to be kind. We all know that when we hear some self talk on the tennis court that it is game time and you mean business. Kaitlyn, you have been a role model to me.
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GRCHS 2025-2026 Athletics Information
Updated on 05/06/2025
Summer Workouts & TrainingStay up to date on off-season workouts and training opportunities. View the summerworkout/training schedule here All Sports, All Seasons Parent MeetingWhen: Monday, August 11 at 8:00 PM via Google MeetWho: One parent/guardian of any student participating in any 2025–26 sport (fall, winter, or spring) must attend.Why: Key info from the Athletic Department on how parents can partner with the athletic department, faith formation, eligibility, social media, training rules, and leadership.Google Meet link will be sent out closer to the meeting.2025–26 Sports PhysicalsAll athletes must have a valid MHSAA physical dated after April 15, 2025 on file in the athletic office before participation.Download the MHSAA physical form here. Parent and student signatures must be completed on the MHSAA form.Submit forms to the Athletic Office online or inperson.New Student Sports Interest FormIf you are a new student to Grand Rapids Christian High School (incl
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MHSAA Announces 2025-2026 School Year Classifications
Posted on 04/15/2025
Classifications for Michigan High School Athletic Association elections and postseason tournaments for the 2025-26 school year have been announced.Classifications for the upcoming school year are based on a second semester count date, which for MHSAA purposes was Feb. 12. The enrollment figure submitted for athletic classification purposes may be different from the count submitted for school aid purposes, as it does not include students ineligible for athletic competition because they reached their 19th birthday prior to Sept. 1 of the current school year and will not include alternative education students if none are allowed athletic eligibility by the local school district.All sports’ tournaments are conducted with schools assigned to equal or nearly equal divisions, with lines dependent on how many schools participate in those respective sports.For 2025-26, there are 754 tournament-qualified member schools. Schools recently were notified of their classification, and sport-
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2025-2026 Athletics Start Dates
Updated on 03/15/2025
The MHSAA has done a great job of continuing to work to help find balance in athletics by creating breaks in the seasons for athletes and coaches to be with their families. We love working hard to develop our gifts but appropriate scope is important also.Summer Dead Week: June 29-July 5 — this is the actual dead week where there is zero contact between players and coaches and no use of district facilities.Pre-Season Down Time: the week prior to each season there is "down time" where there are no open gyms or captains practices. Only 4-player workouts and conditioning are permitted.You can find our official athletics start dates for 2025-2026 here!
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