John Glenn High School is pleased to announce Jeff Knapp as the new Girls Varsity Bowling Head Coach.
Jeff brings a lifelong passion for bowling and a strong commitment to developing young athletes. He has been involved in the sport since the age of six and was a member of Bay City Central High School's first club bowling team, where he led the team in average.
For the past three years, Jeff has volunteered with the John Glenn boys bowling program, working alongside the head coach to help develop and support student-athletes. He is also the owner of Washington Lanes in Bay City, where he remains actively involved in the local bowling community.
Jeff is excited to take on this new role and looks forward to building upon the Bobcats' tradition of success, including five consecutive conference championships. His focus will be on helping student-athletes improve their skills, develop confidence, and succeed both on and off the lanes.
On his new role, Coach Knapp shared:
"I've really enjoyed being part of the John Glenn bowling program over the past three years, and I'm excited for the opportunity to lead the girls team. We have a great tradition of success here, and I'm looking forward to helping these athletes continue that tradition while growing as bowlers and teammates. As a dad to seven-year-old twin girls who may someday be Lady Bobcats themselves, it's especially meaningful to have the opportunity to help build a program that young girls can look forward to being part of."
Please join us in congratulating Coach Knapp on his new position and welcoming him as the Girls Varsity Head Coach!
Jeff brings a lifelong passion for bowling and a strong commitment to developing young athletes. He has been involved in the sport since the age of six and was a member of Bay City Central High School's first club bowling team, where he led the team in average.
For the past three years, Jeff has volunteered with the John Glenn boys bowling program, working alongside the head coach to help develop and support student-athletes. He is also the owner of Washington Lanes in Bay City, where he remains actively involved in the local bowling community.
Jeff is excited to take on this new role and looks forward to building upon the Bobcats' tradition of success, including five consecutive conference championships. His focus will be on helping student-athletes improve their skills, develop confidence, and succeed both on and off the lanes.
On his new role, Coach Knapp shared:
"I've really enjoyed being part of the John Glenn bowling program over the past three years, and I'm excited for the opportunity to lead the girls team. We have a great tradition of success here, and I'm looking forward to helping these athletes continue that tradition while growing as bowlers and teammates. As a dad to seven-year-old twin girls who may someday be Lady Bobcats themselves, it's especially meaningful to have the opportunity to help build a program that young girls can look forward to being part of."
Please join us in congratulating Coach Knapp on his new position and welcoming him as the Girls Varsity Head Coach!
We are excited to announce a transition within our John Glenn Boys Varsity Wrestling program. Matt Bishop will be transitioning from his current coaching position to Director of Boys Wrestling Operations, where he will continue to play an important role in supporting and strengthening our wrestling program by focusing on the further development of our youth and middle school programs.
Matt's new role will allow him to still be in the room over the course of the varsity season, but also allow him the freedom to invest more time at the lower levels of our wrestling program. While his role will look a little different moving forward, we are excited that he will continue to be involved and bring his experience and knowledge to the program in this new capacity.
Zach Roethlisberger, who was hired recently as an assistant for the varsity team, will be elevated into the role of Varsity Head Coach. Zach brings nine seasons of varsity coaching experience to the program, most recently as a varsity assistant at Midland High school. In addition to his time as an assistant, he has also served on Michigan's national team coaching staff for the USA Wrestling National Championships in Fargo, ND. Zach lives in Frankenmuth with his wife Elise and their son JD.
We look forward to this next chapter for John Glenn Wrestling and appreciate both Matt and Zack for their continued commitment to our student-athletes and the success of our program.
Please join us in congratulating Coach Roethlisberger on his new position and welcoming him as the Boys Wrestling Varsity Head Coach!
Happening this week at Bangor Township Schools🐾
Happening this week at Bangor Township Schools🐾
Happening this week at Bangor Township Schools🐾
🏐 Pink Out Game Alert! 💗
Mark your calendars for Wednesday, October 21st and come pack the stands for our John Glenn Pink Out Volleyball game!
This year, all proceeds will benefit one of our own Bethany Fibranz, a Special Education Teacher at Christa McAuliffe Middle School. Let’s come together as a Bobcat community, wear our pink, and show her our support! 🐾💖
📅 Date: Wednesday, October 21st
⏰Match Times:
• Freshman: 4:30 PM
• JV: 5:30 PM
• Varsity: 6:30 PM
Spread the word, bring your friends, and see you there! 🏐
Mark your calendars for Wednesday, October 21st and come pack the stands for our John Glenn Pink Out Volleyball game!
This year, all proceeds will benefit one of our own Bethany Fibranz, a Special Education Teacher at Christa McAuliffe Middle School. Let’s come together as a Bobcat community, wear our pink, and show her our support! 🐾💖
📅 Date: Wednesday, October 21st
⏰Match Times:
• Freshman: 4:30 PM
• JV: 5:30 PM
• Varsity: 6:30 PM
Spread the word, bring your friends, and see you there! 🏐
Thunder Hockey Tryouts
Monday October 26th 7:00-8:20
Tuesday October 27th 5:00-5:50
Location: Bay County Civic Arena
4231 Shrestha Dr, Bay City, MI 48706
Make sure to have a sports physical on file in your final forms account prior to tryouts!
https://bangortownship-mi.finalforms.com
Monday October 26th 7:00-8:20
Tuesday October 27th 5:00-5:50
Location: Bay County Civic Arena
4231 Shrestha Dr, Bay City, MI 48706
Make sure to have a sports physical on file in your final forms account prior to tryouts!
https://bangortownship-mi.finalforms.com
Glenn girls golf wrapped up last week during Regionals at Eldorado GC in Mason. We had a fun, competitive season (undefeated in duals), finished 3rd in the TVC. 2nd place in the Bay County Championship. The season was filled with a lot of good golf and quality laughter! Pictures are from Regional play.
Happening this week at Bangor Township Schools🐾
The Boys Soccer team is collecting donations to go to Project Hope at tonight's game.
Project Hope is a charitable organization supporting basic needs for families in need in our school district.
There will be QR Codes near the front gate and the concessions stand to scan for a credit card or debit card donation.
The team will be coming up into the stands during half time for cash donations!
LET'S GO BOBCATS ⚽🐾
📣 Calling all future Pommers! 📣
John Glenn Varsity Pompon is excited to host our Mini Pommers Clinic for students in Pre-K through 5th grade! Participants will learn a routine at practice on October 21 and perform pregame at the Varsity Football Game on Friday, October 23! Registration also includes a Mini Pommer T-shirt, poms to keep, and a snack.
✨ Register by Friday, October 16!
💙 $40 for one Pommer
💙 $70 for two Pommers
💙 $100 for three Pommers
🔗 www.tinyurl.com/4strahk5
Even better, a portion of the proceeds will be donated back to our elementary schools in memory of Dawn LaBelle to help create library spaces and continue her passion for literacy. 📚💙
We can’t wait to welcome the next generation of Bobcat Pommers! 🐾✨
#BobcatNation #JGHS_Pompon #MiniPommers #FutureBobcats
John Glenn Varsity Pompon is excited to host our Mini Pommers Clinic for students in Pre-K through 5th grade! Participants will learn a routine at practice on October 21 and perform pregame at the Varsity Football Game on Friday, October 23! Registration also includes a Mini Pommer T-shirt, poms to keep, and a snack.
✨ Register by Friday, October 16!
💙 $40 for one Pommer
💙 $70 for two Pommers
💙 $100 for three Pommers
🔗 www.tinyurl.com/4strahk5
Even better, a portion of the proceeds will be donated back to our elementary schools in memory of Dawn LaBelle to help create library spaces and continue her passion for literacy. 📚💙
We can’t wait to welcome the next generation of Bobcat Pommers! 🐾✨
#BobcatNation #JGHS_Pompon #MiniPommers #FutureBobcats
🐾Happy National Coaches Day!🐾
Today, we celebrate the coaches who give so much of their time, energy and heart to our students.
Our coaches do far more than teach. They build confidence, encourage perseverance, celebrate growth and help our athletes learn lessons that extend far beyond school.
To every coach who shows up early, stays late, pushes our students to be their best and continues to believe in them - thank you! Your impact on our Bobcats is lasting, and we are grateful for everything you do.
Be sure to thank a coach today!
Today, we celebrate the coaches who give so much of their time, energy and heart to our students.
Our coaches do far more than teach. They build confidence, encourage perseverance, celebrate growth and help our athletes learn lessons that extend far beyond school.
To every coach who shows up early, stays late, pushes our students to be their best and continues to believe in them - thank you! Your impact on our Bobcats is lasting, and we are grateful for everything you do.
Be sure to thank a coach today!
Bobcats Battle All Day, Capture Four Bay County Tennis Titles
The John Glenn Bobcats Boys Tennis Team battled through a long and competitive day on the courts at the 2026 Bay County Tennis Tournament, and when the final matches were finished, the Bobcats had plenty to celebrate.
From 9:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m., John Glenn’s players competed point after point against some of the best tennis players in Bay County. The Bobcats fought through long rallies, close games and tough matches, showing the determination and competitive spirit that has defined this team throughout the 2026 season.
When the final balls were hit, the Bobcats had captured four first-place titles in the eight flights.
Leading the way for John Glenn were:
🏆 #1 Singles — Thomas Dwan
🏆 #3 Singles — Jack Pfeiffer
🏆 #4 Singles — Brady Petrimoulx
🏆 #4 Doubles — Gage Bauer & Logan Debo
Each of these players and doubles partners battled through multiple rounds to earn the right to stand at the top of their respective flights.
For the Bobcats, however, the day was about much more than the four championship medals. It was about the entire team competing for one another. Players supported their teammates between matches, cheered from the sidelines and continued battling even when matches became physically and mentally demanding.
Seven hours on the courts is a long day of tennis, but the Bobcats never stopped competing.
The four flight championships were another reminder of the talent and depth this John Glenn program possesses. From the first serve at 9:00 a.m. to the final point around 4:00 p.m., the Bobcats represented John Glenn with pride, determination and toughness.
As the 2026 season continues to wind down, the Bobcats can look back at the Bay County Tournament knowing they left everything they had on the courts.
Four flights. Four champions. One Bobcat team.
And once again, the John Glenn Boys Tennis Team showed that when the Bobcats step onto the court, they are ready to fight for every single point.
Congratulations to Thomas Dwan, Jack Pfeiffer, Brady Petrimoulx, Gage Bauer and Logan Debo on their Bay County championships—and congratulations to the entire Bobcat team on an outstanding day of tennis!
Go Bobcats!! 🐾🎾
Happening this week at Bangor Township Schools🐾
Bobcats JV Tennis Team playing in the 7 team Jamboree at Dow High School!!
Today the Girls' golf team traveled up to Arrowhead GC to take on Caro and Garber in a Tri. Glenn has always struggled with the front 9 at Arrowhead. Many of the holes are woven through a tight fairways that are tree lined, but Glenn did prevail! Glenn was led by Kate Cataline with a 45. Olivia Duprey fired a 52, while Ella Turow shot 59. Rounding out the Glenn scores were Annabelle Werner with a 64 and Pria Herek with a 67.
Next up: Ogemaw Heights this Thursday at West Branch CC.
🚨 EVENT CANCELLED 🚨
Today’s girls swim meet against Alpena has been cancelled.
🗓️ Reschedule Info: We are working on a new date and will post updates as soon as it's confirmed!
Please help spread the word to our families and fans! 🏊♀️💨
Today’s girls swim meet against Alpena has been cancelled.
🗓️ Reschedule Info: We are working on a new date and will post updates as soon as it's confirmed!
Please help spread the word to our families and fans! 🏊♀️💨
Bobcats Battle All Day, Bring Home Four TVC Champions
The John Glenn Bobcats Boys Tennis Team left everything they had on the courts Friday at the Midland Tennis Center, battling from the first match of the day until the final point of the TVC Tournament.
When the final scores were tallied, the Bobcats had fought their way to a second-place finish out of six schools, coming up just a few points short of the top spot.
But while the team trophy may have been just out of reach, the Bobcats had plenty to celebrate.
Four John Glenn flights battled all the way through their brackets and finished as TVC champions, bringing home four first-place medals!
Leading the way was an incredible performance by #1 singles player Thomas Dwan. Dwan swept through his matches throughout the tournament, refusing to let an opponent stand between him and another championship.
With his victory, Thomas made John Glenn history by becoming the first Bobcat ever to win the TVC #1 singles championship four consecutive years.
Joining Thomas as TVC champions were:
* 🏆 Jack Pfeiffer
* 🏆 Brady Petrimoulx
* 🏆 Gage Bauer & Landon Debo
Each of these players battled through a long and demanding day of high-level tennis and finished their tournament standing at the top of their flights.
For the Bobcats, the second-place team finish doesn’t tell the entire story. What stood out was the fight, determination and belief shown by the entire team throughout the day. Match after match, John Glenn players competed for every point and represented their school with pride.
Four TVC champions. Four first-place medals. And one historic four-time champion leading the way.
The Bobcats now turn their attention to their next challenge — the Bay County Tournament, where they will look to carry the momentum from Midland into their next battle on the courts.
The season isn’t over yet. The Bobcats are still fighting.
Go Bobcats!!
Happening this week at Bangor Township Schools🐾
Glenn held its first and only home event this season today at Bay Valley GC hosting Ogemaw Heights.
Glenn lands another W shooting 204 winning by 17 strokes.
Glenn was led by Olivia Duprey with a nice round of 45, followed closely by Kate Cataline's 46. Rounding out the Glenn scorers was Marie Hayes with a 54, Annabelle Werner and Priah Herek shooting a pair of 59s. Ella Turow wrapped up the scorers with a 61.
Next up: a travel to Caro to play in a Tri with Garber in attendance as well.
