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With 29-points, Hanson leads Panthers to OT victory

The varsity boys basketball team beat Charlotte at home in overtime Friday night, 74-73.

Hullett, Catt win at league tournament

Sophomore Austin Catt grapples earlier this season at the JAWS meet. Catt stood at the top of the podium Saturday at the CAAC Gold League Tournament.

Trent Hullett and Austin Catt were champions for the wrestlers at the CAAC Gold League Tournament on Saturday.  
Hullett defeated Austen Droscha of Mason 3-2 in the finals and Catt pinned Brandon Foster of Waverly to win his weight class. Droscha is ranked 9th in the state.  
Western had finished 5-1 in duals and entered the tournament in second place but a difficult day ended with the Panthers in sixth place. The wrestlers had three starters out of the lineup with various injuries.  
"We just couldn't overcome the loss of three solid varsity wrestlers.  It's very disappointing," Coach Hoffman said.  
Chase Veydt and Tyler Ebersole finished in second place. Spencer Plate finished third, while Brock and Brady Hoffman were fourth.

JV wrestlers finsh out strong season

Saturday was our JV Wrestlers last chance at competition for the 2012-2013 season.  
Ten wrestlers were able to make it to Waverly High School on the snowy morning to be able to give their best effort in their last performances of the season. Evan Shaw, Cade Shushok, and Josh Holder took second in their weight classes this weekend.  The Panthers also had four undefeated champions this weekend Austin Marks, Noah Clemons, Eric Rickabaugh, and Tommy Kik.
Congratulations wrestlers on a great season.

Freshman, JV boys basketball teams beat Charlotte

The JV boys defeated Charlotte 51 to 33.  Timmy Mayotte scored a team high 15 points.  Austen Cooper had 10 and Brennan Joseph added eight points.  
The freshman boys defeated Charlotte 44 to 38.  The Panthers jumped out to a 17 to two lead to start the game.  Leading the way was Michael Rauch with 19 points. Sheldan Williams had 11 and Jacob Inosencio added eight points.  

Both teams' next game is Tuesday at Marshall.

Bowling team visits Charlotte

The Western Varsity Bowling team traveled to Char Lanes to take on the Orioles from Charlotte. 

After losing the first game 1063-947, the boys came back with their highest game ever and won 1103-972 and took total pins for an 11-9 lead going into bakers. The first baker game came down to the last ball and Western fell short  and lost 173-170. The second baker game saw the Charlotte team get hot and shoot a 243 to clinch the match. 

"I am very proud of how we fought back after losing the first game to come back and win the second game and totals," Coach Eric Mullikin said. 

Western was led by Senior Kyle VanArman with games of 224 and 205. Junior Michael Hart added 213 and 207. Sophmore Andrew Mullikin had 191 and 223. Freshman Spencer Aldrich had 175 and 223 and Freshman Hunter Benson had 163 and 226. Their next match will be on Tuesday Feb.5 at Leslie Lanes against Leslie. The team's record is now 5-4 overall and 5-3 in the CAAC Gold Conference.

 

The JV team was beaten 28-2. Junior Dallas Olney led the JV with a 197. Freshman Zach Plaxico added a 190 and junior Jon Saines had a 158.

Frosh girls lose to Lansing Catholic

The freshman girls lost last night's game to the Lansing Catholic Cougars 55-24.  
Sierra Griffith led the Panthers with 7 points, 4 rebounds and 3 steals.  Jessica Claar added 5 points while Katelyn Gebhardt and Grace Archer each had four.  Rachel Cary and Tashie Gordon both came up with two points in the loss.  
The Panthers drop to 3-6 on the season as they prepare for their next game on Tuesday night against Marshall.