2005-2006
The boys varsity suffered a tough loss at regionals Thursday. The top three teams advance to the finals and Nouvel paced fourth by one stroke. What a great season going 10-0 and District Champions, A Nouvel high five goes to Brent Wolgast for the 7th Place win in 2005 State Individual! Brent tied for the third lowest score of the Regional tournament.
A great start to the season and yet the boys continue to improve. They have played extremely well in the tougher , close matches and at this point are undefeated in dual matches. Brent Wolgast '07, Holy Sprit Parish, has been quite busy playing 2-3 matches per week and will definitely be one of the favorites for the district championship. Yes, I said the district championship. The MSHAA has expanded the gold tournament this year and we will be in the hunt for that crown at Essexville-Garber on Friday, September 30th
Varsity boys gold placed 1st in their district tournament, they will compete in regionals on Thursday. The Varsity team ended the year with a victory over John Glenn to finish 10-0.
On Thursday, Sept. 15, Varsity and JV had a golf tournament in Tawas. The JV took 1st place at Tawas Creek Golf Course, outshooting 9 other teams. Garrett Chronowski shot 85 for 2nd low score of the tournament.
The boys varsity competed against 16 teams at the Redhawk Golf Course and placed 4th. Brent Wolgast shot 80 and Brad Dwan shot 82 earning them top 10 honors.
Boys Varsity Golf raised their record to 7-0 by defeating Swan Valley 152-173. Medalist honors were shared by Brent Wolgast and Luke Hendrick shooting 38s. Brad and Nick Dwan carded 39s to solidify the victory.
The Boys varsity and JV golf teams defeated Michigan Lutheran Seminary Monday Sept 12. The varsity was led by Sean White's 37. Brent Wolgast and Luke Hendrick added 38's for the victory. Ryan Leibinger Scored an eagle "2" on Valley View Farms par 4 5th hole as he hit it in from 90 yards out. Ryan carded a 40. The varsity is undefeated 6-0
The JV was led by Ryan Hasse's 37. Other scores were Chad Jacobs 41, Brady Mikula 44 and Nick Snyder 45. Their record is now 5-4
2004/05
At the finals, the boys played exceptionally well and qualified for the second day of competition. On the second day, they battled through the weather and advanced from ninth to fifth place. It was tremendous performance by the team of Sean Dwyer '05, St. Mary Parish, Jay Mohan '05, Luke Hendrick '06, St. Stephen Parish, Sean White '06, St. Stephen Parish, and Brent Wolgast '07, Holy Spirit Parish.
The Boys JV Golf Team ended their season with a perfect 12-0 record. Undefeated players: Torrey Armstrong, Nicholas Dwan, Dustin Geese, AJ Jimenez, Ryan Leibinger, Travis Martin, and Mitchell Mulcahy.
You can reach any goal...
IF you know what the goal is;
IF you really want it;
IF it is a good goal;
IF you believe you can reach it;
IF you work to achieve it;
IF you think positively.
-Norman Vincent Peale
2005/06
The freshman team is in pursuit of an undefeated season as they finished against Garber and Standish. They have had victories versus Bay City Central and Midland, to highlight their season.
The JV's have had similar success with their only blemish being a hard fought loss to Orchard Lake St. Mary's. They will have a big test against Gaylord before finishing with St. Charles, Quality wins over Ogemaw Heights and Monroe St. Mary.
All three levels are off to 3-0 starts, with the varsity opening against perennial power Monroe St. Mary and claiming a 28-24 victory. The boys then traveled to Traverse City and faced anther stiff test taking on St. Francis. With Junior, Nick Birnbaum '07, St Thomas Aquinas Parish, rushing for 310 yards, the boys pulled away for a 34-12 win. In week three, the boys took on class A Swartz Creek and had an impressive showing on both sides of the ball.
2004/05
5TH CONSECUTIVE
DISTRICT CHAMPIONSHIP
DIVISION 5 ACADEMIC ALL STATE TEAM
RECOGNITION TO:
Dustin Kestner '05, Holy Spirit Parish--Saginaw News Dream Team, and Associated Press All-State.
Nick Hurd '06, St. Thomas Aquinas Parish--Detroit Free Press All State
Beau Hoffman '05, St. Thomas Aquinas Parish--Saginaw News Dream Team
2005/06
AWARDED TEAM ACADEMIC ALL STATE
The season in complete and was highlighted with an 8th place finish at the division 3 State finals. Margaret Curtiss '07, SS. Peter and Paul Parish, advanced to the semi-finals at # 4 singles to lead the scoring at the finals while gaining valuable finals experience. Chipping in with win at the finals were Alex Boyd '06, SS Peter and Paul Parish, at #2 Doubles, Allyson O'Conner '07, St. Helen Parish, and Kaitlin Hayes '07, St Thomas Aquinas Parish, at #4 doubles.
At the season ending "Senior Paper Night." Alex Boyd '06, SS. Peter and Pail Parish, Amy Dust '06, St Stephen Parish, Alex Kenny '06, St Thomas Aquinas Parish, Lindsay Lawler '06, St Thomas Aquinas Parish, Connie Ofori-Dankwa '06, World of Faith International Ministries and Stephanie Symons '06, St Stephens Parish, were treated like royalty and recognized for their contribution to the program. Thanks Ladies!
Congratulations to the tennis team on a terrific season. The girls took 9 points at the state competition finishing 8th place overall. This is a new school record for tennis!
The girls are coming off a great win over previously state ranked Lansing Catholic Central. Look for the Lady Panthers to be considered one of the top teams in Division 4 as they gear up to host our own 8 team invitational on September 17th. Also on their minds will be a repeat as league champs, regional champs and a trip to state finals.
September 2005- Congratulations to the Varsity Team for being 9th in the state!
On September 10,
2005 The NCC Varsity Tennis Team won the Highlander Invitational held at
Alma. Out of a possible 24
points
1st NCC 20 Points
2nd Alma 17 Points
On September 8, 2005 NCC Varsity Tennis Team beat the 6th rank Tennis Team in the State Lansing Catholic Central. The score was 5-3!
2004/05
ACADEMIC ALL STATE
Varsity The girls performed well at the Thumb Bay League Tournament on September 30th. Single Champions: Laura Rokita 6-4, 5-7, 6-4, Farren Samuels 6-0, 6-2, Stephanie Symons 6-3, 6-2, Alex Boyd 6-1, 6-1 Doubles Champions: Amy Dust & Margaret Curtiss 1-6, 6-4, 7-5, Alex Kenny & Connie Ofori-Dankwa 6-4, 4-6, 7-5, Lindsey Lawler & Beth Grzesiak 6-2, 6-3, Chelsey Dambro & Emily Maine 7-6(3), 6-4. The girls efforts earned them an outstanding 32 out of 32 points and a First Place finish. Great job ladies!
At the State finals, the ladies battled hard and put in a respectable showing before bowing out. Their performance capped an outstanding season. Seniors playing in their last match were Laura Rokita '05, St. Thomas Aquinas Parish, Farren Samuels '05, St. Helen Parish and Beth Grzesiak '05, St. Helen Parish. They achieved their goal of claiming the first regional championship for NCC girls tennis a week after sweeping the Thumb Bay Tennis Association League Championships. The team also captured the 1st Nouvel Tennis Invite Championship and went undefeated in league play.
JV Girls Tennis
Nouvel brought home a 1st place finish from the eight team Junior
Varsity Lancer invitational. Nouvel won the invite with 22 points, while
Frankenmuth had 18 points. "We played some tough matches," Nouvel
Coach Patty Samuels said. "I feel really good about finishing first."
Halley Shawbitz placed 3rd in the finals at No. 1 singles, Maggie Symons placed 1st as No. 2 singles, Ashley Jarabek placed 1st as No. 3 singles, Brittany Chan placed 1st as No. 4 singles.
Caitlin Gilfeather & Sara Miller were Runner-up at No. 1 Doubles, Stephanie Johnson & Angie Grimaldi placed 1st at No. 2 Doubles, Cara Caroline & Nicole Anegon placed 1st at No. 3 Doubles, Amy Grzemkowski, Ashley O'Brien placed 1st at No. 4 Doubles Renee Barry and Zenobia Ofori-Dankwa won the expedition.
Congratulations to Ashley Tillman for receiving the Outstanding Sportsmanship Award on 9/21/04 with the match against Bridgeport. The JV team also played against varsity teams in the Nouvel Tennis Invitational and won 3 matches.
2005-06
October 24, Andrew Felten broke the school record for goals in a season. He scored his 39th goal in the game.
October 5, we played at West Branch and we Won 9-0! With a record setting day by Andrew Felton for scoring 7 goals!
Although the boys struggled a little in the first annual Nouvel Invite the tough competition paid off. The boys ran off three straight wins, including impressive wins over Goodrich and Clio teams. The defense has been very strong and that has combined with timely scoring for the strong part.
September 15, we played Freeland and lost 1-0. Griffin Brown played in goal the whole game. We out shot them 10 to 6.
September 13, we played Bad Axe and tied 3-3. Goal scorers and assists were:
Pat Jarema - Mike Kessler
Andrew Felten - Penalty Kick
Pat Jarema - Mike KesslerGriffin Brown played in goal the whole game. We out shot them 11 to 6.
September 12, we played Millington and won 9-0. Goal scorers and assists were:
Mike Kessler - Unassisted
Scott Butterfield - Mike Kessler
Mike Kessler - Conor Wolohan
Conor Wolohan - Unassisted
Jose Campos - Scott Butterfield
Scott Butterfield - Unassisted
Alex Manwell - Unassisted
Mike Kessler - Unassisted
Jose Campos - UnassistedGriffin Brown played 1st half in goal and Scott VanParys played the 2nd. We out shot them 33 to 2.
2004/05
Overall Season
Record 15-4-2 Final League Record 10-0-2
1st Place in Valley
Soccer Assoc. North Division
Team was #1 in
Academic All State
2005-06
The season came to a close in a great way with three of our lady runners advancing from the regionals to the finals. Miriam Johnson '06, St Helen Parish, Emily Sandula '07, St Thomas Aquinas Parish, and Hailer Haremski '07, SS Peter and Paul Parish, all had great runs at regionals allowing them to keep their seasons alive and finish with the best in the state at the Division 3 state finals. Congratulations, Ladies!
Nouvel's cross country team finished the
regular season by qualifying three ladies for the state final.
Congratulations to Emily Sandula, Hailey Haremski, and
Miriam Johnson who
will represent Nouvel on
Saturday, Nov 5th at the final meet. Overall, the ladies' team finished
fourth and the boys were 10th.
The girls had a nice win versus Bay City Central and St. Charles, while also doing well at the Birch Run and Sanford Meridian Invites. The boys team although fairly inexperienced and not very deep has turned in some good times and continues to improve. The Frankenmuth and Delta Invites will be the events the teams will be pointing to later on this month.
Congratulations to the Nouvel ladies cross country team:
they took home a
runner-up trophy from the Birch Run Invitational on Sept 1st. The men's
and women's teams combined for 6 medals.
The Nouvel ladies cross country team brought home
three more medals on
Sept 9th. Finishing 12th at the Lancer Invite was Miriam Johnson, 16th
was Emily Sandula, and 24th Hailey Haremski.
2004-05
Mikinzie Stuart '05, St. Josaphat Parish finished her stellar cross country career in the State Finals where she achieved All-State Recognition.
Season Record:
4-2 Girls 2-4 Boys
The girls took home
three trophies this year and placed 3rd in Regionals, qualifying them for
State Finals.
Mikinzie also set a new school record running a 19:30
Team Captains were Adam Deal & Mikinzie Stuart
2005/06
We had some barnburners this past month, including a triple-overtime loss to Saginaw Valley League Champion Arthur Hill. Throughout, the girls have demonstrated the ability to compete at a very high level and followed through with a district title. The girls closed the regular season with a home date against Mt. Pleasant with Seniors Tiffany Frost '06 St Mary Cathedral Parish, Stacey Kazmierski '06 Holy Spirit Parish, and Jill Spreeman '06 St. Stephen Parish and their parents being recognized
Congratulations to the freshman girls on their undefeated season!
All three levels are having great seasons with the freshman pursuing and undefeated campaign at this point with their spotless 10-0 mark. The JV team has played extremely well together and currently stands at 10-3.
Our varsity girls' team has utilized outstanding team depth as they continue to post impressive victories, including wins over Alpena, Saginaw High, and Swan Valley. In November the girls will take on Arthur Hill and Mt. Pleasant to prepare them for the district tournament at Michigan Lutheran Seminary. Seniors Tiffany Frost '06, St. Mary Parish, Stacey Kazmierski '06, Holy Spirit Parish and Jill Spreeman '06, St. Stephen have provided experience and great leadership with Rebecca Rapin '07, St Stephen Parish, and Kelly Kretz '08, St Thomas Aquinas Parish, adding the scoring punch. Great defense and hustle have been the teams' signature and Brittany Frost '07, St Mary Parish, Molly Marino '07, St Thomas Aquinas Parish, Jenna Urban '07 St Thomas Aquinas Parish and Amanda Villegas '07, SS. Peter & Paul Parish, all contribute to this effort. Freshman Jenny Ryan '09, St Stephen Parish has been a key newcomer with her solid all-around play.
After taking Heritage to the wire in the Tip-off classic, the lady Panthers have reeled off three straight victories including a double Overtime win versus Farmington Hills Harrison in the Lady Roundball Classic at Detroit Country Day. Thursday, October 6th versus Pewamo-Westphalia and Wednesday October 12th versus Bullock Creek are two upcoming key dates to get excited for.
2004 District Champions 04/05 Season Record:
19-6
Saginaw News
Dream Team
Karlie LeRoy '05, St Thomas Aquinas Parish
Believe in what you fell inside and give your dreams the wings to fly. You have everything you need.....if you just believe.
2005/06
Another outstanding season is just about in the books for the the Lady Panthers, with only the Ann Arbor Huron invite remaining. They posted an impressive 8-1 Dual meet mark, including a great swimming and diving night against Midland High on Senior Night. Seniors honored included Elise Bugenske '06 St Thomas Aquinas Parish, Karissa Hollingsworth '06 SS. Peter and Paul Parish, Bridget Sobek '06 St. Thomas Aquinas Parish, and Michelle Wojewoda '07 St Stephen Parish.
We have a strong contingent for the state finals led by Elise Bugenske (100 backstroke, 200 medley relay, 200 freestyle relay, 400 freestyle relay). Other members of the 200 medley relay and 200 freestyle relays include Anne Wechter '07 St Thomas Aquinas Parish, Katherine Grierson '08 St Stephen Parish, and Amanda Grierson '08 St Stephen Parish. Elise, Anne and Amanda are joined by Bridget Sobek '06, St Thomas Aquinas Parish, to form the qualifying 400 freestyle relay team. Anne and Amanda have also qualified individually in the 100 breaststroke and Katherine has qualified in all freestyle events. Katherine will swim in two relay events and a choice will be made as to which two individual freestyle events she will swim.
We have three ladies attending the state diving regionals and looking to score well enough to qualify for the finals. They are Michelle Wojewoda '06, St Stephen Parish, Kelly Henris '07 St Thomas Aquinas Parish and Nicole Smith '08 SS. Peter and Paul Parish.
Good Luck Ladies!
Swimming against the bigger schools has consistently paid off for our girls as they prepare for the state meet and improving their times. The girls have a spotless 6-0 dual meet record heading into a tough meet against Mt. Pleasant. Our depth and versatility have been the key components for this strong start.
Once again the girls swam well while finishing fifth overall. At this meet the 200 freestyle relay team swam a state final qualifying time. The team consists of Elise Bugenske '06, St. Thomas Aquinas, Anne Wechter '07 St Thomas Aquinas Parish, Katherine Grierson '08, St Stephen Parish and Amanda Grierson '08, St Stephen Parish.
The girls are heating up the wates with their early season performances. How about a 4-0 dual record along with the Oscoda Invite Championship. We have also had some state final qualifying times trurn in with Elise Bugenske '06, St Thomas Aquinas Parish, leading the way. Elise has qualified in the 100m backstroke and on the 200 medley relay team. Her teammates on the 200 medley relay team include Anne Wechter '07, St Thomas Aquinas Parish, Katherine and Amanda Grierson '08, St Stephen Parish. Katherine has also qualified in both the 100 and 200 freestyle.
2004/05
Qualifying for the State Finals in Girls Swimming & Diving were:
Diving--Lisa Sonntag '05, St. Thomas Aquinas Parish; Michelle Wojewoda '06, St. Stephen Parish; and Kelly Henris '07, St. Thomas Aquinas Parish.
Swimming--Amanda Diedrich '05, SS. Peter & Paul Parish; Caitlyn DeShone '05, St. Helen Parish; Jenny Skutt '05, St. Thomas Aquinas Parish; Elise Bugenske '06, St. Thomas Aquinas Parish; Ann Wechter '07, St. Thomas Aquinas Parish; and Kathryn Grierson '08, St. Stephen Parish.
2005/2006
Although we were short handed this season with only ten wrestlers, the ones who competed did an admirable job. Senior Joe Alfano ’06, St Helen Parish, finished his strong career with an outstanding Greater Thumb League Season and a county championship. The team closed their season by wrestling their best match at team districts the younger wrestlers showed great improvement and brought optimism for the future.
2004/05
What is most encouraging about our wrestling program is the progress that continues to be made by our veteran wrestlers. Seniors Kyle Barriger ’05, St. Thomas Aquinas Parish and Tom Wechter ’05, St. Thomas Aquinas Parish, both wrestled extremely well all season and Kyle registered his 100th win. Both recorded impressive wins in the Team District Championship match versus Frankenmuth. At the Individual Districts, Junior Spencer Fick ’06, St. Thomas Aquinas Parish, finished fourth and qualified for the Individual Regionals.
2005/06
Congratulations to Andrew Grimaldi who was selected to the Division 4 All-State Tennis Team
2004/05
Talk about taking on the very best, the bots traveled the state and faced some of the state's best teams and held serve. This highly competitive schedule fully prepared the boys for defense for their regional crown, where they three-peated with a runaway victory.
The boy then took their game to MSU and the state finals where they put in all out effort to gain a 11th place finish. At the finals, our #2 doubles team for seniors Pat Snow '05, St. Thomas Aquinas Parish, and Jon Beyerlein '05, St. Thomas Aquinas Parish, won three matches on day 1 to advance to the semi-finals where they battled the #1 seed before being ousted. Their victories spearheaded our 11th place League Tournament, Other senior leaders included Kurt Dedicatoria '05, St. Thomas Aquinas Parish, Sean Dwyer '05, St. Mary Cathedral Parish, Garrett Erwin '05, St. Thomas Aquinas Parish, and Jay Mohan '05.
Congratulations Boys on taking 11th Place in the State!
2003/04
Congratulations Nouvel's Boys Tennis Team on their second place finish at the Whitehall Invitational held on Saturday, March 27th. Nouvel finished in second place two points behind the #7 state ranked division #4 Whitehall. All team members scored points in the invitational. Runner-ups in singles flights were Anthony Coppolino, Stu Kelley, and in doubles the winners in their flights were Jay Mohan and Tyler Armstrong, Greg Kehr and Jon Beyerlien, Alex Manwell and Torrey Armstrong. Nouvel will scrimmage #10 State ranked Cheasing on the 31st of March. Good luck boys.
The boys finished tied 2nd in the Essexville-Garber Invitational. Nouvel prevailing over Clio, Caro and Essexville-Garber, Ithaca, Three Rivers and tied division one Troy Athens, losing to division one Plymouth Salem by only two points. Winners in their flights were double teams Greg Kehr / Jon Beyerlein and Pat Snow / Garrett Erwin. Consolation winners were Anthony Coppolino. All players contributed in the victory.
Tying for 7th place at the Grand Blanc Invite on May 1st. It was a good day to learn who we were. No one gave up, even though the competition was tough!
Another win in the League Tournament!!! Undefeated in dual matches for a second year in a row, League Champs! Winners in their flights singles Luke Hendrick, Anthony Coppolino, doubles Greg Kehr and Jon Beyerlien and Torrey Armstrong and Alex Manwell.
The boys liked being Regional Champs so much; they will not let go of the title. Seniors Tyler Armstrong ’04, St. Stephen and Greg Kehr ’04, St. Thomas helped lead us to the title of the Thumb Bay Tennis Association as well as the MHSAA Regional Championship. The team was also recognized as Academic All-State. Congrats!
Boys Tennis took 10th place in the state for 2004!
2005/06
Baseball started the season with a 10-0 victory over Vassar. The winning pitcher was Parker Samuels, Timmy Ryan had 2 hits and 3 RBI's, Kyle Henris had 1 hit with 2 RBI's, and Matt Klenk had 2 hits. They also won their second game 12-2, with the winning pitcher being Shane Konkol, Tim Ryan had 2 hits, and Sean White had 2 hits and 2 RBI's. The Panthers had two other outstanding games when beating MLS 11-1 and 11-2 . In game one Shane Konkol was the winning pitcher, Kyle Henris had 3 walks, Matt Klenk had 2 hits, while Ryan Palmer had 2 hits. In game two Matt Kretz was the winning pitcher, Kyle Henris had 1 hit and 3 walks, Gabe Reyes had 2 hits and 3 RBI's, Matt Kretz had 2 hits 3 RBI's, Ryan Palmer had 2 hits, and Zac Krajkowski had 2 hits.
Congratulations to Tim Ryan, Gabe Reyes & Sean White for being selected as Division 3 All-State First Team
2004/2005
WOW. What a season! After getting off to a 2-6 start no one expected this kind of ending. The Nouvel Varsity Baseball team regrouped, re-focused and the Seniors took over. The team went on to a 9 game unbeaten streak in which continued over into the State Tournament.
The Districts were at Swan Valley. After getting outstanding pitching and some timely hitting the Panthers beat Carrollton 7-2. Next up in the finals was Swan Valley. The Vikings had been ranked in the top 10 in the state all season. This game turned out to be a total slug-fest. Nouvel held on to win 16-15.
Nouvel had the luxury of going home for the Regional’s. Nouvel again got strong pitching and hitting and had little trouble beating Durand and Birch Run, 13-3 and 9-1 respectively. It was obvious Nouvel was prepared for both teams thanks to the excellent scouting report from Wayne Westendorf.
Next up was the Quarterfinals at Essexville Garber against Armada. Again Nouvel was well prepared due to the scouting report from Scott Tesluck. This game turned out to be a pitching dual. And thanks to an outstanding defensive play by the Nouvel shortstop the game remained tied 1-1 going into the bottom of the 7th. Nouvel then played the game the way it was meant to be played. A walk, bunt and a game winning double over the head of the right fielder and Nouvel won 2-1. This game was a good example of how bad this team wanted to win. Nouvel’s starting pitcher went 5 strong innings. This coming just after having his nose shattered in pieces a week prior in practice. Thanks to the dedication and hard work of athletic trainer Tasha Mulder he was ready to play.
The Nouvel baseball team was on its way to Battle Creek. First up in the semis was Leroy Pine River. Nouvel played another all around outstanding game. Nouvel took an early lead and held on to a 5-1 win. Nouvel got all the spark they needed in the 4th inning. A Pine River player hit a liner down the right field line. Nouvel’s right fielder coasted over and the threw a strike to the shortstop cutting down the runner trying to stretch to a double.
Standing in the way of a Division III State Championship was Homer. Homer was the defending Division III State Champs and was also riding a nation record 75 wins in a row. The odds of winning were totally stacked against Saginaw Nouvel. It was obvious once this team got to Battle Creek they were on a mission. Nouvel had probably just taken their best pre-game batting practice of the year. Kids, and I mean everyone, were hitting balls everywhere including over the fence. Once this team arrived at the stadium it was all business. Things didn’t start out the way we wanted them to. After three errors and 5 runs Nouvel was down 5-0 going into the bottom of the 4th. After coming off the field in the 4th the team gathered in front of the dugout and took a knee. Coach reminded everyone that they all had a job. Not any one person can win this game. It is going to take everyone to focus on the task at hand and get it done. Nouvel led off the bottom of the 4th with a triple then the flood gates opened. After one out, Nouvel got 4 consecutive hits a fielders choice another hit and a walk and now the score was 5-5. Nouvel had chased Homers All-State pitcher from the mound and Homer brought in another All-State pitcher. This pitcher was greated by a two run single and now it was 7-5 Nouvel. The game remained this way till the top of the 7th. After getting the lead-off guy out Homer responded with two hits in a row. Nouvel then changed pitchers and got the next guy on a sac fly making it 7-6 Nouvel with a guy on third. Homer had their best hitter at the plate. Nouvel’s coaches were scrambling to decide whether to pitch or walk the batter. Then Nouvel’s head coached remember the saying of his third baseman, “to be the best you have to beat the best”, Nouvel pitched to the hitter and got a ground out to second to end the game.
DIVISION III STATE CHAMPS 30-13.
Finally all those ground balls hit by coach Tim Ryan, fly balls by coach Steve Savage, many hours spent on pitching by coaches Dave Horny and Ramiro Torres JR, base running drills by Coach Andy Richards, and preparation of the freshman and sophomores by Ramiro Torres SR paid off.
What an experience! These kids just accomplished something that many kids never even get close to and no one can take it away.
The Nouvel Baseball program would like to thank all of the people that support us and back us through good and bad. It was nice to see all the people that followed us all the way. And a special thanks to the families of the players for sticking it out through all those times and believing.
TRADITION NEVER GRADUATES
POST SEASON AWARDS
ALL ACADEMIC: BLAIR WHITE, SEAN WHITE, CRAIG RIFFEL, SCOTT STANKIEWICZ ALL DISTRICT: BLAIR WHITE, NICK SZOTT, KEVIN KRETZ, TIMMY RYAN ALL REGION: BLAIR WHITE, NICK SZOTT, KEVIN KRETZ, TIMMY RYAN ALL STATE 2ND TEAM: BLAIR WHITE, NICK SZOTT, KEVIN KRETZ
2003/04
Varsity Baseball won their first game over Owosso with a 17-6 score. Highlights on the game: Gab Reyes 3 hits, Dan Ryan 2hits, a double and three RBI, Blair White 2 hits and 2RBI and Nick Szott with the winning pitch. Way to start the season!
The varsity panthers prevailed over MLS with a 19-6 win. Highlights: Gab Reyes 2hits, Dan Ryan solo home run, a grand slam homerun& 6RBI, Kevin Kretz 2hits, 1double, 2RBI, Evan Visuri 2hits, 1double, 2RBI, Tony Awrey 2hits, Beau Hoffman 1hit, 1double, 3RBI, Blair White with the winning pitch.
Double wins for the varsity team over Caro with scores of 6-0 and 9-3. For game one: Dan Ryan 1homerun, 3RBI, Evan Visuri had 2hits, Blair White was the winning pitcher. Game two: Dan Ryan 2hits, Kevin Kretz had a double and 2RBI, Brian Chronowski 2hits, Stephen Kretz 2hits and winning pitcher. GO PANTHERS!
Another win for the varsity baseball team over Freeland. For game one: Dan Ryan had a triple, Kevin Kretz had a single and double, Beau Hoffman a double and 2RBI, Szott with the winning pitch. For game two: Gab Reyes 1hit, 2RBI, Kevin Kretz had a double, Beau Hoffman a double, 2RBI, Stephen Kretz 2doubles, 2RBI, Tony Awrey 1hit, 2RBI, Scott Stankiewicz was the winning pitcher and Gab Reyes got the save.
2005/2006
The winter season is the big season for these ladies as they provide with numerous scintillating performances at halftime of the basketball games. Not only do they showcase their talents in our gym, they also enter into their competitive season. This year Seniors Melanie Coughlin ’06, Holy Spirit Parish and Jessica Sweeney ’06, St. Peter & Paul Parish, led the team in Regional competition as well as at the Spirit Shine Celebration. Although the ladies did not advance from Regional Competition, they rebounded with a strong performance at the Spirit Shine Celebration with a 2nd place finish.
2004/05
The pom pon squad washed senior citizens cars for free at Independence Village Retirement Community in Frankenmuth and in return Independence Village donated $350 to the pom pon program.
2003/04
The girls had an opportunity to show how much their hard work and enthusiasm meant at the regional competition and they did not disappoint. The ladies performance was rock solid and garnered them a finish worth reaching the state finals. At the finals, the girls again put on a great performance and finished as the 10th team in the state. In addition, they provided us with excellent performances throughout the winter season. Captains, Ashley Dombrowski '04, St. Thomas Aquinas Parish, and Kaitlin Herzog '04, St. Thomas Aquinas Parish, provide the squad with outstanding leadership all year. Congratulations ladies!
2005/2006
Sometimes you set out to schedule a tougher group of teams for the regular season in the hopes that the team will rise to the level of competition. It is impressive when a team actually accomplishes that goal and our hockey team is a perfect example. They were presented with game after game of top competition and the boys adjusted by picking up their play. Led by Seniors Tony Vlassis ‘06, Scott Butterfield ’06, St. Thomas Aquinas Parish, and Jason Sulen ’06, Holy Spirit Parish. The team was in every game while winning their share. The tougher schedule also prepared this team for the MHSAA Regionals and it showed as they won their first 2 games in convincing fashion vs. Clio (6-2) and Freeland (11-1). The wins set up our annual showdown with Flint Powers and the boys responded to an early deficit with strong play leading to a 4-3 lead after 2 periods. Although eventually losing 5-4 the team closed their season with an outstanding effort.
2004/05
With a much more demanding schedule, the boys raised their level of play and turned in a solid season. Led by Seniors Chris Badini ’05, St. Thomas Aquinas, Garrett Erwin ’05, St. Thomas Aquinas Parish, Michael Henris ’05, St. Thomas Aquinas Parish, Paul Kellmurray ’05, St. Thomas Aquinas Parish, Stephen Myers ’05, St. Stephen Parish, Andrew Roberts ’05, St. Thomas Aquinas Parish, Patrick Snow ’05, St. Thomas Aquinas Parish, and Evan Visuri ’05, St. Thomas Aquinas Parish, the team played well on both ends of the ice and gave their fans plenty to cheer about. The team had impressive games with Hartland, Sault Ste. Marie, Bay City, Gladwin, and Swartz Creek among others and battled rival Heritage to the end. They were an exciting team to watch and their consistent high-level of play was appreciated.
2004/05
A very young and inexperienced team hit the links for us and had a lot of fun while showing tremendous improvement. The girls were recognized for their sportsmanship on the course. Senior Lindsay Graham '05, St Thomas concluded her career.
2003/04
The girls played there first match of the year on April 5th against Caro. The greens were tricky and by 14 strokes Caro took the lead.
Taking on Millington on April 6th our lady panthers showed their pride with a win of 217-291. Kim Guldenzoph and Keri Smith continued to play steady, as Jessica Aranjo is making great enhancements to her game. First game of the year for Alaina Plowdrey and first time ever for Ann Denha. Next match will be on Monday, April 19th.
During the match with Freeland, Keri Smith birdied the last hole but still wasn't able to overtake Kim Guldenzoph who maintains the top spot.
For the Ithaca Invititional on April 23rd, Keri Smith took home a medal in the individual event with a score of 99. The team event was won by Dewitt.
Nouvel girls golf team played in the Bay City Central Invitational on Tuesday, May 4th. The team event was won by Midland Dow. Nouvel's Kim Guldenzoph won a medal in the individual event with a score of 99.
2004/05
As of Printing the girls were coming off a huge win over regular season nemesis Frankenmuth. Although Frankenmuth prevailed 2-0 during the regular season, our Lady Panthers stepped it up when it mattered most and ended Frankenmuth's season. Once again while claiming a 3-2 victory in the regional semi's. The girls were then defeated in the regional finals.
The girls prepared themselves for the MHSAA Tournament run by playing a number of state ranked teams during the season. They entered district play primed to repeat and once again claimed the district trophy with a victory over Montrose.
Senior Leaders who are completing an outstanding career are Lyndsay Barnett '05, St. Thomas Aquinas Parish, Beth Greziak '05, St. Helen Parish, Karlie LeRoy '05 St.Thomas Aquinas Parish, Shannon McCabe '05, St. Stephen Parish, Kelli O'Brien '05, St. Helen Parish, Holly Porath '05, St. Thomas Aquinas Parish Kayla Reynolds '05, SS. Peter & Paul Parish, Laura Rokita '05, St. Thomas Aquinas Parish, Jenna Ulicki '05, St. Stephen Parish, and Nicki Zielinski ;05, St. John Vianney Parish.
Varsity Regular Season Record 14-3-1 winning the District State Title
2005/2006
Our 2006 Varsity Softball team has received recognition and an award the Michigan High School Softball Coaches Association. Out team is an Academic All State Team. This achievement is due to the cumulative GPA of the team ( From grade 9 to the first semester of this year) being above a 3.0 based upon a 4 point grading scale. Out team surpassed that mark very impressively.
Additionally, four of our seniors also received individual Academic All State awards for having cumulative GPAs above 3.6 based on a 4.0 scale. They are Jessica Sting, Vivian Lefevre, Melissa Miller, and Stacey Kazmierski.
The panthers started out the year with winning the 2006 Bridgeport Invitational Tournament. They defeated Bridgeport 12-4, Arthur Hill 12-2, and then defeating Carrollton in the Championship game by the score of 10-4. The Panthers played well with good defense and great pitching. They had 41 hits in the three games in the three games and gave up 18 hits.
The Nouvel Varsity softball team is playing great softball. They are the Champions of the Bridgeport Inviational Softball Tournament, Liz Irish was named the Tournamant MVP, they have won nine games in a row including ten of the last eleven, have an overall batting average of 0.307 that is several points above last year and includes seven players hitting above 0.300; they are Liz Irish, Stacey Kazmierski, Mary Klenk, Sabrina LeFevre, Anna Miller, Melissa Miller and Jessica Sting, have seven homeruns Sabrina LeFevre (3), Stacey Kazmierski (2), Vivian LeFevre (1) and Liz Irish (1) compared to zero last year, the pitching earned run averages by Mary Klenk and Jessica Sting are 50 percent less than last years numbers, have several players with multiple hit games, Mary Klenk has pitched a no-hitter, defensive errors have been significantly reduced at every position, have two four year varsity players in Stacey Kazmierski and Vivian LeFevre, have five players with an error - to -defensive play ratio above 90 percent, they are Anne Jacobs, Stacey Kazmierski, Vivian LeFevre, Molly Marino and Whitney Polzin. Stacey Kazmierski leads the team with 22 RBI's and Melissa Miller has 18 RBI's, Liz Irish and Jessica Sting lead the team with three triples each, Stacey Kazmierski leads the team with four doubles and Jessica Sting and Liz Irish have three each, Vivian LeFevre leads the team with seven sacrifices, Sabrina LeFevre leads the team in scoring 18 runs followed by sister Vivian with 16 runs, Stacey Kazmierski leads the team with 23 stolen bases followed by Anna Miller with 14. Claire Gembrowski, Mary Gembrowski, Vivian LeFevre and Molly Marino have only committed one error each. Four players have been hit by pitches twice, they are Liz Irish, Anne Jacobs, Stacey Kazmierski and Mary Klenk. The team has scored 152 runs to the opponents 118. The team has 186 hits compared to the opponents 143. The team has increased their wins by over 300 percent compared to last year with a few weeks still remaining.
This year's varsity softball team was recognized by the Michigan High School Softball Coaches Association as an academic all state team. Jessie Sting, Vivian Lefevre, Missy Miller, and Stacy Kazmierski were recognized for having GPA's over 3.6! Way to go ladies!!
2004/05
The girls started the season with 2 victories but then struggled versus an extremely tough schedule. The girls learned to compete against the these top notch teams and put in some impressive performances. They bowed out off the district Semi-Finals with a strong showing. Senior leaders were Sara Bennett '05, St. Christopher Parish, Meghann Jordan '05, St. Josaphat Parish, and Farren Samuels '05 St. Helens Parish.
Congratulations to the Varsity Softball Team for making Team Academic All-State.
2003/04
We battled to extra innings for the District Championship but came up just short. It was another successful season, however, and the stellar play of seniors Jessica LeFevre ’04, St. Stephen, Ashley Matuzak ’04, St. Helen, Marie Richards ’04, St. Stephen, and Shelly Sawyers ’04, St. Thomas will be greatly missed.
Season Records for Varsity Softball: 2000/01 22W-17L
2001/02 29W-12L 02/03 21W-12L
2004/2005 Season
A very respectable year for this group who had strong showings at a number of invited and finished 5th at their regional. Senior Beuu Hoffman '05, St. Thomas Aquinas Parish, scored the only points at the state meet for the team as he finished 8th in his specialty the 400 meters. Many seniors turned in strong seasons as they finished their Panther careers including Tony Awrey '05, SS. Peter and Paul Parish, Channing Pritchett '05, Brent Sielinki '05, St. Thomas Aquinas Parish, Jamar Wilson '05 and Kyle Wolpert '05, St Stephen Pairsh.
They did it once again. This group of Lady Panthers repeated as Regional Champions in MSHAA Division 3 and sent a strong contingent to the State Finals where we eventually finished in 6th place. At the state meet, Senior Mikinzie Stuart '05, St. Josaphat Parish, Capped an outstanding career with 3rd place finishes in both the 800 and 1600 meter runs. Mikinzie will continue her running career at Ferris State University.
Also, Senior Lisa Sontagg '05 St. Thomas Aquinas Parish, who established a new county pole vault record with a height of 11'3", finished 5th at the state meet. Lisa will continue her vaulting for the University of Michigan Track Team.
Senior Karlie LeRoy '05, St Thomas Aquinas Parish, completed her career with an outstanding day at the state meet where she cleared 5'3" in the high jump to finish in a tie for second place. Karlie will continue her basketball career as a Timberwolf at Northwood University.
We'd also like to recognize the rest of the seniors who contributed to an outstanding pair of seasons, They include Abby Grocholski '05, St. Helen Parish, Whitney Hatheway '05, St Stephen Parish, Kaite Oskavarek '05, St. Helen Parish, Jessica Perez '05, St Stephen Parish, Krysta Sauvie '05, St. Josaphat Parish, and Jenny Skutt '05, St Thomas Aquinas Parish.
Congratulations to Girls Track on their 1st place finish and Boys Track on their runner-up finish at the 14 team Nouvel Invite. Karlie LeRoy and Katie Oskvarek broke a meet record in the dual high jump.
2003/2004 Season
Girls Track- Everything went according to plan at the MHSAA Regionals as the girls accomplished their goal of becoming 2004 Regional Champions. Junior Mikinzie Stuart ’05, St. Josaphat won the 800m, 1600mm, finished third in the 3200m and anchored the winning 3200m-relay team. While Junior Lisa Sonntag ’05, St. Thomas finished second in the pole vault, 100m high hurdles, 300m low hurdles and ran on the third place 1600m-relay team. The team finished the season with a fine showing at the MITCA Championships and the MHSAA State Championships. 2003/04 season record 5-3-1 School Records Set Mikinzie Stuart 800,1600,3200 Lisa Sonntag P.V. 100H,300LH. Mikinzie received All State for 1600 and 800 meters and Lisa for 100H and PV.
Boys Track- The boys had another stellar year. They were able to win the Reese Tournament. Nouvel had the biggest boys track team in recent years with 45 boys coming out for the sport. There were several athletes that qualified for the state meet at Comstock Park. Drew Weigl qualified in the Shot Put and finished 15th in the state. Alex Piazza qualified in the 400 meter open and finished 12th in the state. The 1600 meter relay team of Piazza, Wolpert, Pritchett, and Wilson finished 9th at the state meet one place out of medaling. Overall the boys finished with a 3-5 dual meet record and several third and fourth place finishes at invitationals. Coach Jason Kiss was very happy with the work ethic and help of his seniors Piazza, Weigl, Armstrong, and Harasin.
2005/2006
The ladies had a very strong regular season that allowed them to enter the District Tournament at home on a high note. They needed to be at their very best after defeating USA and MLS, when they faced Laker High for the District Championship. Laker came in with the #4 ranking in Class C and holding a 2-0 advantage in games against us this season. The ladies jumped on Laker early and never let up, posting an impressive 25-21,25-23,25-22 victory for the crown. The girls then turned their sights on another Regional Title where they outlasted Ubly in 5 games to claim the title. For Seniors Alex Boyd ’06, SS. Peter & Paul Parish, Lindsay Lawler ’06, St Thomas Aquinas Parish, Vivian LeFevre ’06, St Stephen Parish, Jillian Spreeman ’06, St Stephen Parish and Junior Rebeccah Rapin ’07, St Stephen Parish it was their 3rd Regional Championship. The ladies eventually bowed out in quarterfinal action with a hard fought loss to top ranked North Muskegon. Congratulations on a very fine year.
2004/05
Seniors Kelsey Reno ’05, St. John Vianney Parish, Laura Rokita ’05, St. Thomas Aquinas Parish, and Jessica Shooltz ’05, St. Stephen Parish, capped an illustrious career by leading their Lady Panthers to a third straight Regional Championship and State Quarterfinal appearance. The girls’ season included a scintillating District Championship victory over Freeland in 4 games and wins over Garber and Cheboygan leading to the Regional crown. Excellent season ladies. Congratulations to the Varsity Volleyball Team for being #1 in Team Academic All-State Class B with a 4.08 gpa.
2005/06
Another team, which faced a very stiff regular season schedule in an effort to prepare for the tournament is our basketball team. The boys provided us with some memorable moments along the way and during the tournament. Home wins versus Freeland, Hemlock, Alpena, Cadillac and Cass City highlighted the regular season and set the tone for the districts at NCC. The boys opened with a convincing win over MLS and kept rolling right over Valley Lutheran. The boys were poised and ready for the championship game versus Buena Vista before an overflow crowd. It was an exciting atmosphere and an emotional game in which we held the lead for three quarters before falling. Seniors Joe Cicinelli ’06, St Thomas Aquinas Parish, Luke Hendrick ’06, St Stephen Parish, AJ Jiminez ’06, St Stephen Parish, Andrew Matuzak ’06, St Helen Parish, and Sean White ’06, St Stephen Parish, led the team this season.
Freshman Basketball
Nouvel @ Hemlock
Jon Ludka-13 Points
Brady Mikula-10 Points
Tyler Bivens-10 Points
BC
Western @ Nouvel
Chad Jacobs-15 Points
Sam Herbert-10 Points
Jon Ludka-8 Points
Nouvel @ Valley Lutheran
Chad Jacobs 17-Points
Ryan Henris-7 Points
Freeland @ Nouvel
Zach Garner-13 Points
Bo Themm- 11 Points
Jon Ludka-10 Points
Nouvel @ BC Central
Jon Ludka-14 Points
Zach Garner-6 Points
Brady Mikula-6 Points
2004/05
Capturing their first District Championship title since 1996, the boys secured a winning season with nice late season victories over Midland High and Corunna. The team also handed Frankenmuth their only loss of the regular season in a barnburner that kept the crowd on their feet. Seniors Tony Awrey ’05, SS. Peter & Paul Parish, Sean Dwyer ’05, St. Mary Cathedral, Beau Hoffman ’05, St. Thomas Aquinas Parish, Dustin Kestner ’05, Holy Spirit Parish, Channing Pritchett ’05, and Blair White ’05, St. Stephen Parish, led the Panthers to a successful season as they completed their exceptional basketball careers.
DISTRICT CHAMPIONS!!