Athletics/Recreation

Senior Night Success: Lady Bobcats Tame the Cougars It was a night of celebration, reflection, and high-stakes competition as the John Glenn High School Lady Bobcats hosted their annual Senior Night. Under the bright afternoon sun, the Bobcats proved they are as clinical as they are sentimental, securing a gritty 5-3 victory over the visiting All Saints Cougars. The atmosphere was electric as the graduating seniors were honored before the first serve, but once the matches began, it was all business for John Glenn. Singles Spotlight In the singles bracket, Emma Dabrowski led the charge with a commanding performance. Dabrowski showcased her signature baseline consistency, outworking her opponent to secure a vital point for the Bobcats and setting the tone for the rest of the lineup. Doubles Dominance While the singles matches were a battle of endurance, the Bobcats’ doubles pairings were the deciding factor in the 5-3 finish. John Glenn swept four of the doubles flights, demonstrating incredible chemistry and communication at the net. The winning duos included: Adele Neophytou & Gabbie Bishop Pearl Norton & Elina Selina Evelyn Gruber & Chelsea Voss Sara Sanchez & Sophia Thornton Each pair displayed remarkable poise, especially in the late-set deuce points, ensuring the Cougars couldn't find a foothold in the match. A Word from the Coach The win wasn't just about the scoreboard; it was about the culture built by this group of athletes. After the final match concluded, Coach Miller praised the team’s effort and the legacy the seniors are leaving behind. "Winning on Senior Night is always special, but it’s the way these girls carry themselves that really matters," said Coach Miller. "Bobcat Pride isn't just a slogan; it’s the grit they show when they’re down a break and the class they show when the match is over. I couldn't be prouder of how this team represented our school tonight." The Lady Bobcats look to carry this momentum into the final stretch of the season, fueled by a big win and a whole lot of Bobcat Pride.

✨💙REMINDER- JGHS Pompon Tryouts begin on MONDAY!💙✨

Bring the ENERGY ⚡ the CONFIDENCE 💥 and the HEART ❤️

JGHS Varsity Pompon Tryouts for the 2026–2027 season are here and we want YOU on the floor with us!

💥 Tryouts will include:
• Kickline sequence/routine
• Pom routine
• Pom jumps
• Interview question

‼️ TWO things you MUST do before tryouts:
✔️ Complete the Tryout Registration Form at https://tinyurl.com/JGVP2627
✔️ Log into FinalForms, select “JGHS Fall Girls Poms” for 2026–2027, and upload your sports physical

No experience? No problem. We’re looking for dedication, drive, and that Bobcat pride 💙

One Team. One Heart. One Love.
Let’s GO. 💥

Contact Coach Shelby at putnams@bangorschools.org with questions .

#BobcatNation #JGVP #OneTeamOneHeartOneLove

Marathon at Jopke Park: Lady Bobcats Show "True Grit" in 7-Hour Quad In a grueling display of endurance and skill, the John Glenn Lady Bobcats Varsity Tennis team proved today that they are a force to be reckoned with. Competing in a high-stakes Quad Tournament at Jopke Park, the Bobcats faced off against a formidable field including the Bay City Central Wolves, the Hemlock Huskies, and the Ovid-Elsie Marauders. By the time the sun began to set on the home courts of Bay City Central, the Bobcats had spent over seven hours in competition. Their persistence paid off: 10 of the 12 Varsity starters walked away with victories, marking a dominant day for the program. Singles Success and Doubles Dominance The Bobcats found success across the board, demonstrating depth in both individual and team play. In the singles brackets, Emma Dabrowski and Katie Gallagher delivered commanding performances to secure their wins. The doubles courts were equally productive, with John Glenn sweeping through much of the competition. Winning pairs included: Adele Neophytou & Gabbie Smith Elina Selina & Pearl Norton Chelsea Voss & Evelyn Gruber Myla Fraim & Ava Schlicht The Match of the Day: Gallagher’s Tiebreak Thriller While the team’s overall record was impressive, the atmosphere at Jopke Park reached a fever pitch during the final match of the afternoon. Katie Gallagher found herself locked in a marathon battle against a heavy-hitting opponent from Hemlock. After trading games for nearly two hours, the score sat deadlocked at 8-8, forcing a 7-point tiebreaker to determine the winner. With teammates and spectators lining the fence, the pressure was at its peak. Gallagher refused to blink, grinding out a 7-5 victory in the tiebreaker to seal the win. "Katie had nerves of steel in her last match and defeat was not an option for her," said Coach Sanborn following the victory. "Her play epitomizes the true grit that every one of the Lady Bobcats showed on the courts today." The Lady Bobcats will look to carry this momentum—and their "nerves of steel"—into their next conference matchup.

JV Softball keep their hot bats alive with a sweep at Bay City Western and a split at home against Grand Blanc. The Bobcats have six batters currently hitting over .400, and many fantastic plays have been made on the field, including a throw-out at the plate from the outfield to end the game!

Varsity Softball split on the road vs Freeland in two action packed games that could have went either way!!!!!

Bobcats Dominate the Courts: JV Girls Tennis Sweeps Past Wolves The John Glenn High School Junior Varsity Lady Bobcats delivered a masterclass in teamwork and tenacity this afternoon, securing a series of commanding victories against the Bay City Central Wolves. From the first serve to the final match point, the Bobcats showcased the depth of their roster and a relentless competitive spirit. --- Double Trouble for the Wolves The story of the day belonged to the doubles courts, where the Bobcats proved to be an unstoppable force. Two pairs, in particular, displayed exceptional endurance and skill by pulling "double duty" and coming out on top both times. * **Evie Jacobson & Maci Betzold** set the tone early with a clinical performance in their opening match. Their chemistry was undeniable as they returned to the court for a second round against a fresh Central duo, securing their **second victory** of the afternoon. * **Giselle Coon & Kinzie Rezmer** mirrored that success, showcasing sharp communication and aggressive net play. Like their teammates, Coon and Rezmer transitioned seamlessly into a second match, once again defeating the Wolves to finish the day **Additional Doubles Victories:** * **Joy McMurphy & Kate Petrowski** secured a hard-fought win, demonstrating excellent court coverage. * **Izzie Cunningham & Sarah Sanchez** rounded out the doubles dominance with a stellar performance, proving that the Bobcats' bench is as deep as it is talented. ### Singles Success While the doubles teams were racking up wins, **Paige Pelo** stood tall on the singles side. Pelo displayed impressive composure under pressure, utilizing a mix of powerful baselines hits and tactical placement to dismantle her opponent and claim her spot in the winner’s circle.

Bobcats Sweep the Courts: Lady Bobcats Dominate Bearcats 8-0 The John Glenn High School Lady Bobcats put on a masterclass of precision and power tonight, defending their home turf with a flawless 8-0 sweep over the visiting Bridgeport High School Bearcats. From the first serve to the final volley, the Bobcats were untouchable. Not only did the team win every match, but they achieved a rare feat in high school tennis: not a single Lady Bobcat dropped a set throughout the entire evening. A "Perfect Game" on the Court While the entire roster delivered a stellar performance, the highlight of the night belonged to Emma Dabrowski at #1 singles. In a display of absolute focus, Dabrowski played what coaches often dream of but rarely see. She shut out her opponent in the first set without surrendering a single point—a "golden set" that left the crowd in awe. "All of the girls tonight showed what it means to be a Lady Bobcat," said Coach Sanborn following the victory. "What Emma did tonight was on the level of pitching a perfect game. By not giving up a single point in that set, she set a standard for excellence that resonated across every court." Singles Powerhouse The dominance continued down the line as the Bobcats' singles rotation dismantled the Bearcats' defense. The depth of the John Glenn roster was on full display as each player secured decisive victories: #1 Singles Emma Dabrowski #2 Singles: Maddie Schlicht #3 Singles: Sophia Lucio #4 Singles: Katie Gallagher Doubles Division Dominance On the doubles side, the Bobcats showcased seamless chemistry and aggressive net play. All four flights controlled the tempo of their matches, ensuring the Bridgeport Bearcats never found a rhythm. Flight Winning Duo #1 Doubles Adele Neophytou & Gabbie Bishop #2 Doubles Pearl Norton & Elina Selina #3 Doubles Evelyn Gruber & Chelsie Voss #4 Doubles Ava Schlicht & Myla Fraim Looking Ahead Bobcats Sweep the Courts: Lady Bobcats Dominate Bearcats 8-0 BANGOR TOWNSHIP, MI — The John Glenn High School Lady Bobcats put on a masterclass of precision and power tonight, defending their home turf with a flawless 8-0 sweep over the visiting Bridgeport High School Bearcats. From the first serve to the final volley, the Bobcats were untouchable. Not only did the team win every match, but they achieved a rare feat in high school tennis: not a single Lady Bobcat dropped a set throughout the entire evening. A "Perfect Game" on the Court While the entire roster delivered a stellar performance, the highlight of the night belonged to Emma Dabrowski at #1 singles. In a display of absolute focus, Dabrowski played what coaches often dream of but rarely see. She shut out her opponent in the first set without surrendering a single point—a "golden set" that left the crowd in awe. "All of the girls tonight showed what it means to be a Lady Bobcat," said Coach Sanborn following the victory. "What Emma did tonight was on the level of pitching a perfect game. By not giving up a single point in that set, she set a standard for excellence that resonated across every court." Singles Powerhouse The dominance continued down the line as the Bobcats' singles rotation dismantled the Bearcats' defense. The depth of the John Glenn roster was on full display as each player secured decisive victories: #2 Singles: Maddie Schlicht #3 Singles: Sophia Lucio #4 Singles: Katie Gallagher Doubles Division Dominance On the doubles side, the Bobcats showcased seamless chemistry and aggressive net play. All four flights controlled the tempo of their matches, ensuring the Bridgeport Bearcats never found a rhythm. Flight Winning Duo #1 Doubles Adele Neophytou & Gabbie Bishop #2 Doubles Pearl Norton & Elina Selina #3 Doubles Evelyn Gruber & Chelsie Voss #4 Doubles Ava Schlicht & Myla Fraim Looking Ahead With a perfect 8-0 match play win under their belts, the Lady Bobcats carry immense momentum into their next outing. If tonight’s performance was any indication, the rest of the conference should be on high alert: John Glenn isn't just playing to win—they're playing for perfection. With a perfect 8-0 match play win under their belts, the Lady Bobcats carry immense momentum into their next outing. If tonight’s performance was any indication, the rest of the conference should be on high alert: John Glenn isn't just playing to win—they're playing for perfection.

Glenn headed up for the annual Falcon 2-Day tournament at The Nightmare and The Dream. The names of the courses should be reversed based on the weather we had to play in. The guys did a good job representing us with a 10th-place finish out of 24 teams. Mason Hayes led the way with rounds of 81-79, followed by Logan Bitzer with 89-84. Brayden Lang was able to play for us on Friday and fired a nice 88!

Your John Glenn JV baseball team played in the Bay City Western JV invitational this Saturday and took home the tournament victory! The Bobcats took Saturday's game against Bay City Western in dramatic fashion, with a 4-3 walk-off victory over the Warriors at Bay City Western High School. The game was tied at three in the bottom of the seventh when Brooks Bernard singled, scoring one run to win the game by a score of 4-3 and send the Bobcats to the championship. The Bobcats would go on to beat Traverse City Central in the championship 11-6. Great job to all the JV baseball players on this hard earned victory, and GO BOBCATS!

Unbelievable Varsity Softball sweep with a seven run last inning walk off victory down by Michigan State University at Haslett High School and then off to McDonald’s to celebrate!!!

"Lady Bobcats Show Grit in Marathon Match Against Garber" The home courts were buzzing this evening as the John Glenn JV Girls Tennis team, better known as the Lady Bobcats, locked into a grueling two-hour battle against the visiting Garber High School Dukes. In a night defined by endurance and high-stakes volleys, the Lady Bobcats proved they have the stamina to match their skill. While the competition was fierce across every court, John Glenn’s doubles teams stole the spotlight, securing a series of hard-earned victories. Doubles Dominance The Lady Bobcats found their rhythm at the net and the baseline, with three key pairings walking away with wins: Savanah Grauherr & Emma Barber Evie Jacobson & Maci Betzold Kinzie Rezmer & Giselle Coon Match of the Day: The Marathon Duo The standout performance of the evening belonged to Kinzie Rezmer and Giselle Coon, who turned in a legendary "double-shift" performance. After outlasting their first Garber opponents in a nail-biting tiebreaker win, the duo barely had time to catch their breath before stepping back onto the court for a second match. Showing incredible mental toughness, Rezmer and Coon faced off against a fresh Dukes pairing and forced yet another tiebreaker. In a display of pure clutch play, they secured their second tiebreaker victory of the night. Coach Miller was quoted "To win one tiebreaker is tough, to go back out and win a second one immediately after shows incredible heart." It was a stellar evening for John Glenn JV. With this kind of resilience on display, the future looks bright for the Lady Bobcats. Great job, ladies!

✨💙 IT’S TRYOUT TIME, BOBCAT NATION!! 💙✨

Bring the ENERGY ⚡ the CONFIDENCE 💥 and the HEART ❤️

JGHS Varsity Pompon Tryouts for the 2026–2027 season are here and we want YOU on the floor with us!

💥 Tryouts will include:
• Kickline sequence/routine
• Pom routine
• Pom jumps
• Interview question

This is your moment to stand out, push yourself, and be part of something ELITE 🔥

‼️ TWO things you MUST do before tryouts:
✔️ Complete the Tryout Registration Form at https://tinyurl.com/JGVP2627
✔️ Log into FinalForms, select “JGHS Fall Girls Poms” for 2026–2027, and upload your sports physical

🚨 You CANNOT try out without completing BOTH steps!

No experience? No problem. We’re looking for dedication, drive, and that Bobcat pride 💙

One Team. One Heart. One Love.
Let’s GO. 💥

Contact Coach Shelby at putnams@bangorschools.org with questions .

#BobcatNation #JGVP #OneTeamOneHeartOneLove

JV softball bats on FIRE!
Weather delays have slowed the JV Softball team’s schedule, limiting them to just four games out of ten originally planned. However, the Bobcats have made the most of their time on the field, swinging red-hot bats. The team is hitting an impressive .450 overall, piling up 22 extra-base hits, highlighted by Addison Mahoney’s towering three-run blast over the left-field fence! The Bobcats will look to keep the momentum rolling when they hit the road Wednesday to take on the Hartland Eagles.

Varsity Lady Bobcats roll to another sweep against Vassar!!!

Bobcats Claw Past Panthers, Stay Perfect on the Season The John Glenn Lady Bobcats continued their dominant run tonight, fending off a gritty Alma Panthers squad to secure a **5-3 victory**. With the win, the Bobcats keep their unblemished dual-match record intact as they head into the heart of their conference schedule. Singles Standouts: While the dual was a battle of attrition across all eight flights, the Bobcats found crucial stability at the top of the lineup. **Katie Gallagher** and **Emma Dabrowski** delivered clinical performances in their singles matches, showcasing the depth and discipline that have become the hallmarks of this year’s squad. Both Gallagher and Dabrowski controlled the tempo from the baseline, refusing to let the Panthers gain any momentum in the singles rotation. --- Interesting Dominance in Doubles: The real story of the night, however, was the "Blue Wall" established by the John Glenn doubles teams. The Bobcats captured three of the four doubles flights, all in commanding **straight-set victories**: | **#1 Doubles** Adele Neophytou & Gabbie Bishop | Won (Straight Sets) | **#3 Doubles** | Evelyn Gruber & Chelsie Voss | Won (Straight Sets) | **#4 Doubles** | Ava Schlicht & Myla Fraim | Won (Straight Sets) The #1 duo of Neophytou and Bishop set the tone early with aggressive net play, while the pairs of Gruber/Voss and Schlicht/Fraim slammed the door shut on any hopes of an Alma comeback with their efficient, error-free tennis. Exhibition match winners were: Bailey Taylor Sophia Thornton Giselle Coon & Kinzie Rezmer The Bobcats now take their perfect record on the road to face their arch-rivals, the Garber High School Dukes. With conference standings and town bragging rights on the line, the atmosphere is expected to be electric. If the Bobcats can maintain the level of play they showed tonight in Alma, the rest of the league should be on high alert.

John Glenn softball outsmarted mother nature today and moved to the JV field and got two impressive victories. Now they have four games in the next two days at Coleman tomorrow back home Thursday versus Birch run.

"Lady Bobcats Battle to Gritty Tie Against Flint Kearsley" In a match defined by resilience and late-set heroics, the John Glenn Lady Bobcats tennis team traveled to Flint Kearsley High School on Monday to face off against a tough Hornets squad. After hours of intense play on the courts, the two teams finished in a 4-4 deadlock, proving just how evenly matched these competitors were. The Bobcats relied on a balanced attack, picking up crucial wins in both the singles and doubles brackets to secure the draw. Singles Standouts The Lady Bobcats found success at the top and at the bottom of the lineup. Emma Dabrowski and Katie Gallagher both delivered commanding performances, staying composed under pressure to notch victories for John Glenn. Their ability to control the baseline and dictate the pace of their matches provided the early momentum the Bobcats needed on the road. Dominance in Doubles John Glenn’s depth was on full display in the doubles matches. The pairings of Pearl Norton & Elina Selina and Adele Neophytou & Gabbie Bishop both walked off the courts with wins. The Match of the Day honors undoubtedly went to Neophytou and Bishop. After finding themselves trailing early in the first set, the duo flipped a switch. They roared back to win four straight games, snatching the first set 7-5. With the momentum firmly on their side, they went into "shutdown mode" in the second set, dominating the Hornets 6-0 to complete the comeback. Exhibition Excellence Beyond the varsity scoring, the Lady Bobcats showed they have plenty of talent waiting in the wings. John Glenn swept several exhibition matches, gaining valuable experience and showing off the program's depth: Singles: Ajae Morgan secured a hard-fought victory. Doubles: The teams of Giselle Coon & Kinzie Rezmer and Brooke Mosher & Anna Gruber both came away with wins, ensuring a productive day for the entire traveling roster.

"Marathon on the Courts: Lady Bobcats Shine in St. John’s Quad" In a grueling test of both skill and stamina, the John Glenn High School Lady Bobcats tennis team proved today that they have the heart of champions. Competing in a high-stakes quad event in St. John’s, the Bobcats endured a marathon session of tennis, battling opponents and the elements for more than eight hours on the courts. While many teams might have wilted under the pressure of such a long day, the Lady Bobcats stepped up when it mattered most, securing crucial victories across the board. Singles Success The singles flight saw a trio of Bobcats find their rhythm early. Emma Dabrowski, Maddie Schlicht, and Katie Gallagher all notched impressive match wins throughout the day. Their ability to maintain focus after hours of play was a testament to their conditioning and mental toughness. Doubles Dominance On the doubles side, the two duos of Adele Neophytou and Gabbie Bishop, Emma Barber and Savanah Grauherr, both teams displayed seamless chemistry. Their aggressive play at the net and consistent serving allowed them to navigate a tough field and rack up wins for the John Glenn scorecard. Bringing Home the Hardware As the sun began to set on a long day of competition, several Bobcats walked away with more than just a sense of pride. Taking home 2nd place medal honors for their outstanding performances were: Katie Gallagher (Singles) Adele Neophytou & Gabbie Bishop (Doubles) The Lady Bobcats return home tonight with medals in hand and a clear message to the rest of the conference: they are ready to go the distance. Congratulations to the team on a phenomenal showing in St. John's!