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***SJ YOUTH FOOTBALL UPDATE***
SJYAA Football Families, Given the uncertainty of the COVID-19 outbreak 2020 Youth Football signups were initially postponed. As we continue to move forward it appears that things are trending in the right direction and I am hopeful we will be able to hit the gridiron this fall! Please be assured that safety is always held in…
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We Will Play Baseball and Softball This Summer!
SJYBA Parents, With the news from the State of Michigan that the stay at home order has been lifted in our area, the SJYBA Board has voted and decided that we will play baseball and softball this summer. We will be working closely with the coaches and discuss the safety measures that are needed…
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COVID-19 Baseball and Softball update!
Given the uncertainty of the COVID-19 outbreak at this time and the May 15th extension of the social distancing by Governor Whitmer, were still taking a wait and see approach to the season and will continue to communicate as we hear more from our sponsoring association, MMPL, CDC and the guidance of the State…
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2019-2020 Boys Swim & Dive Banquet
The boys 2019 – 2020 Boys Swim and Dive season was cut just short, without a chance to see diver Samuel Hudgens compete in the State Meet or a chance to complete the season with the Awards Banquet. Thanks to Coach’s Brewbaker, Childers, Sperry and Smith we all get an inside look at their…
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Sports Essay – Addie Somers (18)
Hi, my name is Addie Somers and I am/was a cross country and track runner for SJ high school. My story starts all the way back to 9th grade. My first year I was extremely successful in XC, was second on the team, made it to states with the team. Right after my season…
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Overcoming Obstacles
Overcoming Obstacles By Alyssa Lennemann (Photo Credit GAR Photography, Frazzini Photography) It was a rainy March day. Tryouts were happening all week and day by day I worked harder to prove myself. Soccer was my only sport, and making the team meant everything. The last day of tryouts had arrived. Coach began calling each…
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SJSC – Spring Season Update – 04/07/2020
Hello Everyone, The St. Johns Soccer Club (SJSC) is waiting to hear from the Michigan State Youth Soccer Association (MSYSA), which is the Governing body to our Capital Area Soccer league (CASL). They have not cancelled the Spring season as of yet. I have a hard time believing they will continue with the Spring season,…
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Sports Essay – Archer Gurski (10)
When I Broke My Hand During Baseball Season: One day in 3rd grade, it was the third to last day of the school year, I was in gym class and we were playing dodge-ball, when I threw the ball, and hit my hand on the bleachers! My hand was in so much pain! After…
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Sports Essay – Parker Beebee (13)
My name is Parker Beebee, and soccer has always been the sport that has brought me the most joy. Specifically, I love to be my team’s goalkeeper. I am in 8th Grade currently, play for SJSC, and plan to try out for the St. John’s High School Boys Soccer team in the upcoming fall…
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Sports Essay – Donovan Quinn (10)
Was It All Worth It? Are wrestlers everywhere wondering, was it worth it? Was it worth practicing every day and going to tournaments every Weekend all wrestling season, if not longer, only to find out that the State Championship might be canceled? And even if they are just rescheduled, all the wrestling practice rooms…
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Sports Essay – Ty Wardin (12)
MY POSITIVE SPORTS EXPERIENCES By Ty Wardin I have played a lot of sports in the past and play a lot now. Right now I play basketball, baseball, and cross country. I enjoy all of them a lot. But to name a positive experience? There are way too many to count. I will name…
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Sports Essay – Dru Fillwock (4)
Dru Fillwock: Age 4 Dru: Age 4 Q: What is your favorite sport? A: Gymnastics Q: Can you tell me a story about gymnastics? A: Yes, that one time that I went gymnastics and it was my first time I was scared. But I haven’t done it for a while. One time I was…
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