Hamilton Hawkeyes shine across fall and winter sports
The 2018-19 school year fueled a standout run for Hamilton Hawkeyes across volleyball, swim, and basketball, plus strong showings by Zeeland East and Holland Christian in track, tennis, and soccer. Coach recognition and standout athletes highlighted a community-wide sports surge with state-level success in multiple spring events.
Top Athletes of the Year highlights from Michigan schools
Ayisha Afrik West Ottawa is an all state sprinter and University of Chicago signee. Kaylee Bakker Zeeland West is an all state honorable mention defender bound for GVSU. Rayah Blood Hamilton placed third in state diving and sprinting earning all state in both. Aliyah Boeve Zeeland East high level thrower set for Central Michigan. West Ottawa star volleyball and basketball player heads to Furman. AJ Edger Hamilton excels in volleyball and basketball with Iowa commitment. Gillian Fiene Holland Christian won the 1,600 and helped 4x400 to second at D2. Chloe Karp became Sentinel Player of the Year for four years. Michelle Kuipers runner up in 1,600 and part of 4x400. Hamilton volleyball standout and back row all state. Meg Morehouse Zeeland East multi sport all state headed to Hope. Bria Schrotenboer Hamilton star in basketball soccer with Team USA bound for MSU. Taylor Waterway state in discus and shot put with Indiana Wesleyan.
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