Athletics/Recreation

Congratulations to Landon Kogelman ⚽🏈 https://www.mlive.com/highschoolsports/2024/09/john-glenn-has-a-senior-leader-who-can-boom-the-ball-with-the-best-of-em.html BANGOR TOWNSHIP, MI – Landon Kogelman’s powerful leg often leaves people buzzing. And yet, when John Glenn soccer coach Brian Scherzer rattled off the attributes that Kogelman brings to the No. 15-ranked Bobcats, leg strength was well down the list. Scherzer values Kogelman’s savvy that makes him a top defender and aggression that makes him an offensive weapon. He appreciates the attitude that makes him a good leader and the accountability that makes him a strong captain. Then, of course, there’s that leg. That wondrously powerful leg. “Like a kicker on the football team, he can send shots from 35 yards out and put them on the frame,” Scherzer said. “He’ll be at a spot where they’re not expecting a shot and all of a sudden he’s sending a laser at the net.” Kogelman’s all-around resume and value to his team helped him earn MLive Bay City Athlete of the Week honors in an online poll of readers. He garnered 36.3 percent of the 47,596 ballots cast to edge Pinconning soccer player Landen Enciso at 30.7 percent. Seven of the 10 fall sports athletes on the poll drew more than 1,000 votes of support. Kogelman, who actually does double as the kicker for the football team, has been a key figure in a stunning season for the John Glenn boys soccer team. The Bobcats are rolling with a 13-0-1 record while making a bid for the program’s first league championship since 2005. As a holding midfielder, he carries plenty of value on both ends of the field. A defensive player by nature, he’s long had the ability to thwart an opposing attack. But his offensive skills continued to blossom, and the Bobcats aren’t about to let that talent go to waste. “He always played a defensive position, but he’s got such skill that he’s not afraid to jump up in the attack,” Scherzer said. “We kind of took the leash off him and said ‘If you see a scoring chance, you take it.’ And when he sees it, he goes.” A four-year varsity performer, Kogelman earned all-Tri-Valley Conference Red and all-Bay County honors as a junior. When he returned for his senior campaign, it was clear that he was ready to stand at the forefront of the team. “As much as he brings with skill, he provides even more with leadership and attitude,” Scherzer said. “His work ethic is second to none. He’s doing all the things you need to do as a captain. “If you don’t have a good leader on the team, it’s tough. He knows how to work with everybody. If we’re having a rough game, he keeps the spirits up and keeps our heads in the game.” Kogelman’s mighty leg made him an obvious candidate for the football team as well. In Glenn’s 39-8 victory over Essexville Garber on Friday, he was a perfect 4-for-4 on PAT kicks and boomed a 37-yard field goal. But while he steps on the football field for very specific duties, he’s stays on the soccer pitch for a wide range of responsibilities. And the Bobcats are banking on him to come through in every phase of the game. “I can’t tell you how many times I’ve taken him out of a game in four years,” Scherzer said. “He’s such an asset on the field. He gives us 80 solid minutes every game, so you always want to leave him out there.” Kogelman leads Glenn into a key TVC Red matchup with Frankenmuth at home at 4:30 p.m. Wednesday.

Vote for Connor Greer for Mlive's Athlete of the week for week 3! https://www.facebook.com/baycitytimes/posts/pfbid022espdiGmpitvsxSuNE6W5NGFPvouDacDbmFytBGbQn5X6rZsaF1NPDzkSEURbjEEl?__cft__[0]=AZXvSoVblcobCsTHp5JNEIUy4zbPhB4utZKLHQROVrtTl0-mTxty_AnnVDK1E89FLnLUmurAEXbL99cCRArQairC-3Ugq5k2TGMch5GUI1MXWHf6xc3xQYAubb_BRUz8Ln5p3MqBHNTpvw7rNwcUXf9VDGK_gYcsobRZnVyS6ZN56Glwi5Q888b5B_htBG3fCwZMaNVHrpopdjOtkPxoSuMh&__tn__=-UK-R

Congratulations to Garrett Buzzard 🏈For winning MLive's Player of the Week for week 1! Senior QB cuts loose, rekindles old swagger to lead turnaround at Glenn 💙🤍 BANGOR TOWNSHIP, MI – Garrett Buzzard has always had an aggressive mindset at quarterback. But he hasn’t always unleashed it. And the John Glenn football team loved what they saw in Week 1 when he finally went on the attack. “We still talk about the swagger he had on JV,” Glenn coach Jon Horton said. “He was a gunslinger, to the point he’d make you pull your hair out sometimes. But we’ve been begging for him to bring that swagger again. “He came up to me in the second half and said ‘The swagger is back, Coach!’” Buzzard brought that attitude onto the field after halftime, leading the Bobcats on a stirring rally as they charged back from a 30-0 deficit to take a 33-30 lead. The game got away as Ortonville Brandon pulled off a 43-40 victory, but Glenn had found something it intends to hold onto. “Garrett’s history is when he’s hot, he’s hot and when he’s cold, he’s cold,” Horton said. “For him to start cold then come out in the second half and play like that was huge for our team.” Buzzard completed 19 of 38 passes for 302 yards and three touchdowns, triggering the epic comeback and earning MLive Bay City Player of the Week. The senior garnered 55.1 percent of the ballots cast in the online poll, edging Ogemaw Heights running back Calvin Marshall at 34.0 percent. Buzzard’s passing total nearly equaled his output from all of last season, when he spent three games as the varsity starter. He never truly cut loose a year ago. But when Glenn installed a new, up-tempo, attack-minded offense this season, it tapped into the approach Buzzard brought to the field as a sophomore. The Glenn coaches challenged him to rekindle that way of thinking all summer while he waged an open battle for the starting QB duties. After struggling in the first half of Week 1 – like the rest of his team – he seemed to recall the approach that serves him best. “We had a quarterback competition all summer, and I really think that helped him,” Horton said. “He faced some adversity, but he stepped up to it and won the job. “We gave Garrett goals for what we needed from him to win the job, and he surpassed all of them.” As the lone senior starter on offense – on a roster that is heavy with sophomores – Buzzard is being counted on to provide leadership. He took those responsibilities on his shoulders in the second-half outburst and set a tone for the season ahead. LET'S GO BOBCATS 🐾

Way to go ladies 💙🤍 An update from Coach Remington JGHS Girls' Golf Glenn 232 Caro 248 Arrowhead has a very narrow front 9, over the years it has been our undoing, but we managed tonight. 3 and 1 on the season in duals. LET"S GO BOBCATS!!

"Bobcat Boys Sweep the Eagles" Your Bobcat Boys Tennis Team traveled to Frankenmuth tonight and came away with their 2nd "Clean Sweep" of the tennis season. All 12 Bobcat Boys swept their opponent in straight sets, not even giving up one single set for the evening. Coach Miller was quoted " We are now in the heart of our Conference play and we have never ever swept Frankenmuth with 8 wins and no losses. So tonights victory marks a special moment for Bobcat Tennis" with just two more conference matches left." Tonights winners were: Singles: Tom Dwan JT Breen Owen LaCourt Lance Neigh Doubles: David Ferrio/Jack Pfifer Colin Meyer/Patrick Dwan Nick Naylor/ Will Gallagher Corbin Sanborn/Dylan Werner The Bobcats next match isvthis Thursday at home against the Garber Dukes!

We are excited to announce that we have recently hired a new JGHS Dance Coach! Coach Aubrey has been in Bangor Township Schools for six years and currently teaches fourth grade at Bangor West. She has been a performer for 25 years recreationally, competitively, and for the Detroit Tigers. Personally, she has been married to husband Jacob for two years and has a one year-old son named Archie. She is also very proud of her recently earned masters degree in literacy from SVSU. She is so excited for a great year with her new team! Welcome Coach Aubrey!

Congratulations to Garrett Hilborn! He was named the Golden Helmet award winner for his performance on Friday vs Garber!

Great Article about our Girls golf team playing so well last night at a tough Golf Course (the Nightmare in Ogemaw) and getting a victory! https://www.mlive.com/highschoolsports/2024/09/bay-city-fall-sports-roundup-lengthy-course-is-challenge-of-skill-and-nerve.html

Varsity Boys Tennis Team taking on Midland High, Clio, and Heritage today in the annual "Linda Heinrich Invitational" at Midland High School today. Go Bobcats!

Who is ready for some BOBCAT FOOTBALL?!? Friday September 13th here at JG on the John Loop Field your JG BOBCATS are taking on the DUKES from Garber HS in the Varsity home opener for the 2024 football season 7:00pm is KICKOFF TIME 🏈 We have lots of special things going on from pregame introductions and special performances to halftime shows and give aways! This game is also a special one because it is our Veteran Tribute game! Make sure to tell your favorite Veteran that we would love to see them there! Some of the Delta Women's basketball team will be greeting them at the gate with a pin for free admission into the game. Any donations made will go to "Project 22" "In 2012, the Department of Veterans Affairs Mental Health Services Suicide Prevention Program determined that 22 veterans commit suicide each day in our country." At the 22 Project, our top priority is supporting our nation's veterans.We work with highly trained, board-certified physicians to provide advanced diagnostic imaging to show the impact of Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) and PTSD on our soldiers. Our partnerships with Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy treatment centers have been crucial in healing the invisible wounds of war. Additionally, we provide supplements that aid in brain restoration. We also collaborate with military ministries and outreach programs to provide comprehensive counseling and support services to veterans. Through these efforts, we are committed to ensuring that our veterans receive the care and support they need to lead fulfilling lives. Home Depot has generously donated some amazing items for the halftime drawing for those who donate. Our JG BOOSTER CLUB will be working hard in our concession stand serving up their fan favorite POPCORN and lots of other goodies! They will also be selling 50/50 tickets! A couple reminders about our campus before you head this way. We have limited designated handicap parking located directly in front of the gates to the stadium. You must have a handicap permit to use those spaces. There are addtional handicap spots in the CMMS parking lot as well. All other parking will be available at CMMS, JGHS, and additional parking available next to CMMS until it is full. Please do not park across from the CMMS or JGHS in our neighbors grass on Kiesel road. Gates open at 6:00pm Admission is $5 cash or you can purchase tickets online using this link https://www.vancoevents.com/us/CQFO or the QR code provided. Bangor staff, Bangor students, and our Bangor senior residents may enter through the pass line with a valid ID at no charge! LET"S GOOOO BOBCATS 💙🤍

Unfortunately due to a scheduling error we will be canceling the JV volleyball Quad that was scheduled for 9/16/24 at home.

Your Bobcat Boys Varsity Tennis team traveled to Alma High School today and defeated the Panthers by a match score of 6 wins to 2 losses. The highlight of the match was a 2 1/2 hour marathon match where David Ferrio and Jack Pfifer came from behind to win their #1 Singles match in 3 sets. Winning on the day were: Singles Owen LaCourt Lance Neigh Doubles Jack Pfifer/David Ferrio Colin Meyers/Patrick Dwan Will Gallagher/Nick Naylor Corbin Sanborn/Dylan Werner The Bobcats now travel to Midland this Saturday to play against Midland High, Heritage, and Clio. Go Bobcats👍

Congratulations are being sent out to our Equestrian Team. They participated in the MIHA Districts this past weekend. They received Reserved Champion (2nd place in their Division) and will be moving on to Regionals which will be held September 27-29 at The Midland County Fairgrounds. The Team consists of Riders - Senior - Harmonie Kuch; Juniors - Carli Johnson and Allie Weidner Groom - Senior - Taydom Hompstead

September 22nd There will be a FREE girls Lacrosse clinic held here at John Glenn on our turf field. See the flyer for information and the google link is listed here. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1Yjf3oGklN6gOzQRNixtRhXdQoGHlEdkxPyrTT23vagI/edit?ts=66db001e

Your Bobcat Boys Varsity Tennis team traveled to Ovid Elsie High School today and defeated the Marauders by a match score of 9 wins to no losses. Every single Bobcat boy that stepped on the tennis courts walked away with a win tonight! Coach Sanborn was quoted "Not only did we win every match, our boys did not lose a single set during match play. That in itself is rare, and it shows that our Bobcat Boys are headed in the right direction when we start up conference play next week!" Winning on the day were: Singles Tom Dwan JT Breen Owen LaCourt Lance Neigh Doubles Jack Pfifer/David Ferrio Colin Meyers/Patrick Dwan Will Gallagher/Nick Naylor Corbin Sanborn/Dylan Werner Remy Tacey/Xander Casault Go Bobcats👍

John Glenn Boys take down the Wolves!! John Glenn Boys Varsity and JV teams were running on all cylinders tonight on the home courts, taking down the Wolves of Bay City Central with a combined match score of 14 wins to 3 losses in a Varsity/JV scrimmage Coach Miller was quoted tonight " We have a strong respectful rivalry with the Wolves after tying them for the County Cup last year. Tonight was a strong sign for the Bobcats that in October we are coming back to take the cup back on our own. I was so proud of this group of tennis players, they played strong tonight and showed a lot of Bobcat Pride!" Winning on the day were: Singles Tom Dwan JT Breen Owen LaCourt Lance Neigh Doubles David Ferrio/Jack Pfifer Colin Meyer/Patrick Dwan Will Gallagher/Nick Naylor Dylan Werner/Corbin Sanborn Remy Tacey/Xander Casault Karter Box/Brady Petrimoulx Austin Wardynski/Henry Remington Varsity players travel to Ovid Elsie on Thursday, while the JV players stay home to take on Midland High and Bay City Western. Go Bobcats!!

✨ Mini Pommer Clinic Registration is STILL OPEN! ✨ Practice will be at CMMS on September 11th from 3:45-5:45 PM 🕒 Registration includes a shirt, poms to keep, snacks, and the chance to perform with the award-winning JGHS Pompon Team! 🏆🎉 Register by September 6th tat www.bit.ly/JGPomUSA. Don't miss out on this amazing opportunity! 💃🎶 #JGHS #Pompon #MiniPomClinic #BobcatNation #ROCKintheUSA

Volleyball Update: There is NO Varsity Volleyball match tonight. We only have Freshmen and JV vs Tawas today at John Glenn.

September 22nd There will be a FREE Middle School Lacrosse clinic held here at John Glenn on our turf field. See the flyer for information and the google link is listed here. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1z4LAak5jtYtPulaAG978zgD2tuf4fSz415AshNrmoPE/edit?ts=66c8ac05

JOHN GLENN JV Boys Tennis Team! Yes, for the 1st time John Glenn has a Boys JV Tennis Team. These young men had their 1st match thus past Wednesday against a strong Saginaw Heritage team. The Bobcat Boys held their own durung this premier tennis match and in the end came up with a 5 match to 5 match draw against the Hawks. Coach Miller was quoted "I am so proud of each and every one of these young men. We are now carrying 22 boys, the largest team I have ever had, some of these young men have never picked up a tennis racket and we hold Saginaw Heritage to a draw! That is actually a "Victory" in my eyes." Winning on the day were: Singles Matches: Corbin Sanborn Remy Tacey Xander Casault Brody McAuley Morse Xander Casault and Remy Tacey also came away with a Doubles win on the evening.  The future looks good for John Glenn Boys Tennis!