Athletics/Recreation

Bobcats Blank Chesaning to Stay Perfect on the Season The John Glenn Bobcats Boys Varsity Tennis team hit the road Thursday evening and left Chesaning with another dominating performance, defeating the Indians by a convincing 8-0 margin. The Bobcats remain unbeaten on the young season. From start to finish, Glenn controlled the courts. Every singles player and doubles team came away with victories in straight sets, never letting Chesaning gain momentum. The sweep highlighted the team’s depth and focus as they continue their strong early-season run. Coach Miller praised both the play and the unity developing among his squad. “Last year we had amazing boys with a lot of camaraderie. Every single match you could hear our boys cheering each other on in full support. We were the epitome of a team. While this year, although half of our players are new, I am seeing the early signs of major team bonding taking place,” Miller said. The Bobcats now get a short break for the holiday weekend before returning to action next Wednesday when they travel to Bay City Central for what promises to be another competitive matchup. Winning on the day: Singles Tom Dwan Patrick Dwan David Ferrio Jack Pfeiffer Doubles Corbin Sanborn & Dylan Werner Brady Petrimoulx & Karter Box Brandon Wood & Nolan Waibel Aiden Hellybuck & Landon Debo

Congratulations to the John Glenn Girls Swimming & Diving team, who won the 2025 Bay County Swimming & Diving Championship at Bay City Western.

Maddy Anderson was the county champ in the 200 IM (2:33.68) and the 100 Backstroke (1:06.07).

The Lady Bobcats were runners-up in several other events: 200 Medley Relay, 50 Free, Diving, 100 Free, 200 Free Relay, 100 Breaststroke, and 400 Free Relay.

Bobcats Stay Unbeaten with 7-1 Victory Over Clio The John Glenn Bobcats Varsity Boys Tennis team kept their winning streak alive this afternoon on their home courts, defeating the Clio High School Mustangs by a match score of 7-1. The victory marks another strong performance for the Bobcats, who remain unbeaten on the season. The highlight of the afternoon came at #1 Doubles, where duo of Corbin Sanborn and Dylan Werner battled back from behind to capture a thrilling tie-breaker win, securing the match in front of an energized home crowd. At #4 Doubles, the freshman pairing of Aiden Hellybuck and Landon Debo made a statement in their home varsity debut, earning their first career victory in straight sets. Meanwhile, the Bobcats’ singles players were dominant across the board. All four flights—#1 through #4—powered through their matches without dropping a set, setting the tone for the team’s overall success. Coach Miller praised the team’s effort and focus, noting the balance between veteran leadership and the exciting contributions from younger players. “Every match today showed the depth of this group,” Miller said. “From the top of the lineup to our new freshmen stepping in, the boys are playing with confidence.” With the win, the Bobcats continue their impressive early-season run and will look to carry the momentum into their upcoming matches. Winning on the day: Tom Dwan Patrick Dwan David Ferrio Jack Pfeiffer Corbin Sanborn & Dylan Werner Nolan Waibel & Brandon Woods Aiden Hellybuck & Landon Debo Gage Bauer & Brayden Gregorzyck

Bobcats JV Boys Tennis Earn First Win of Season Over Caro The John Glenn Bobcats JV boys tennis team earned their first victory of the season Monday afternoon on the home courts, defeating the Caro Tigers 3–0 in a rain-shortened match. Despite the weather cutting play short, the Bobcats came out strong at every level of competition. All three completed matches went in favor of John Glenn, with players showing both energy and composure in front of their home crowd. This year’s JV squad features a young lineup, with more than half the roster made up of freshmen. On Monday those underclassmen rose to the occasion, stepping into key roles and delivering steady performances that contributed to the team’s success. “This was a big step for our JV team,” said Coach Miller. “We’ve got a lot of new faces learning the game at this level, but they’re proving that they can compete.” The 3–0 win marks the Bobcats’ first team victory of the season, giving them momentum as they look ahead to the rest of their schedule. With a mix of youth and developing talent, the JV boys are focused on building confidence and consistency for the weeks to come. Winning in the day; Logan Debo and Ryder Southern Henry Remington and Steven McFalda Carson Carmona and Zach Richardson. Go Bobcats!!

Our girls golf team took to the course on Friday vs Ogemaw Heights. They had a good time at the new and improving Bay Valley for the first dual of the year. We all like the Things that Make You Smile moments on the course. We had a couple today. Kahlan hit the flag stick on the par 3 Hole 5, which led to a birdie! Olivia had a birdie on hole 4. And Alli decided to get her feet wet on hole 8. Alli said she wasn't going to take a penalty shot if she can avoid it...so the shoes and socks came off and she climbed on it and proceeded to hit a nice shot up in front of the green!

Bobcats Sweep Caro in Dominant Season Opener The John Glenn Bobcats Boys Tennis team opened their 2025 campaign in commanding fashion on Friday night, sweeping the Caro Tigers 8-0 on their newly renovated home courts. The Bobcats showed no signs of rust from the offseason, winning every flight in straight sets while dropping only five total games across the entire match. From singles to doubles, every player delivered a strong performance that left little doubt about the team’s depth and determination. Coming off a historic 2024 season where the Bobcats qualified for the State Tournament for the first time in program history, the squad appears poised to build on last year’s success. Coach Miller’s team looks sharp and focused, sending a clear message that the Bobcats are ready for another record-breaking run. “This was a great way to start the year,” Coach Miller said. “The boys came out strong and really set the tone for the season.” With their season-opening statement win behind them, the Bobcats will now shift their focus to conference play. They travel to Essexville on Tuesday to face Garber in what promises to be an early test against a tough TVC opponent. Winning today were: Singles: Tom Dwan Patrick Dwan David Ferrio Jack Pfeiffer Doubles: Corbin Sanborn & Dylan Werner Karter Box & Brady Petrimoulx Brandon Woods & Nolan Waibel Gage Bauer & Landon Debo

JGHS Varsity Boys Soccer has KICKED OFF the season with a win and a milestone ⚽

The season opener VS Holly ended with a 5-1 WIN for Glenn!

Asher Clark's first game as a senior was a memorable one as he reached a milestone of 100 career goals here at JG! With a whole season ahead we look forward to seeing what this team is going to accomplish in the 2025 season!

These boys are back in action tonight at home with Varsity at 4:30 and JV to follow 🐾

Here is what Lee Thompson from MLive had to say

BAY CITY, MI – A look at the high school sports scene in Bay County for Aug. 18,2025. Bay County coaches are asked to submit results, highlights and comments the night of each event by emailing lthomps2@mlive.com.

SOCCER: WIN AND MILESTONE FOR GLENN

Goals come in bunches for Asher Clark.

And he’s had a bunch of bunches in his stunning high school career.

With a four-goal performance in a season-opening 5-1 win over Holly, the John Glenn soccer wizard reached the 100-goal mark one game into his senior year.

“He had a pretty exciting day to put himself in that category,” Glenn coach Brian Scherzer said. “That’s a huge accomplishment and we’re super proud of him.”


Clark led Bay County with 47 regular season goals a year ago. He sits 59 goals behind Ty Richards for the Glenn career record of 159.

The Bobcats picked up where they left off a season ago, when they won a program-best 24 games and captured their first district title. Landen Beson Montoya came through with a goal while Ben Cleland, Paul Nori, Justin Wingeier, Barrett Yaklin and Clark notched assists.

Ethan Boyk was strong in goal with six saves while Cleland fronted the defense.

“We had some first-game bugs to work out,” Scherzer said. “But we played better and got it rolling. A lot of good things came out of today.”

https://www.mlive.com/highschoolsports/2025/08/bay-county-fall-roundup-theres-a-100-goal-scorer-on-the-soccer-scene.html?fbclid=IwY2xjawMUGC5leHRuA2FlbQIxMQBicmlkETBzQmptU0FBYlhJUUtkbHI5AR6SL7lRQVuXafVJA4JyfQgdEPTgxqxeSqCoKpWIJb_rMpW1kq0NnzlS7TB0Kw_aem_z1gzAjXmxezJ22g5McFwxA

Our girls golf team participated in the TVC Jamboree #1 on Wednesday and Glenn finished middle of the pack for the whole field ⛳

LET'S GO BOBOCATS 🐾

John Glenn Bobcats Tennis Sweep Over Hemlock Huskies On a warm summer evening at Hemlock High School, the John Glenn Bobcats Boys Tennis team wasted no time making a statement to start their season, defeating the Huskies on their home courts with an impressive 7-0 sweep. The victory showcased the same determination and skill that took the Bobcats to the State tournament last year, proving they are ready to pick up exactly where they left off. The match was a display of dominance from top to bottom. Every singles and doubles player took care of business in straight sets, setting the tone early and never letting Hemlock gain any momentum. In doubles play, the Bobcats revealed glimpses of their new lineup—a necessity after graduating six varsity players from last season. Coach Miller expressed confidence in his squad’s depth and adaptability, saying, “We have to find 6 new players to play Varsity Doubles this year, and it looks like we definitely will be able to accomplish that.” Coach Sanborn echoed the enthusiasm, praising the team’s focus and execution. “Our singles players tonight looked extremely strong and focused. Every player won their match in straight sets. This is a great start for the season.” With such a convincing season opener, the Bobcats have sent a clear message to the rest of the conference: they’re not just defending last year’s success—they’re aiming to raise the bar even higher in 2025. Winning today: Singles: #1 - Tom Dwan #2 - Patrick Dwan #3 - David Ferrio #4 - Jack Pfeiffer Doubles: #1 - Dylan Werner/Corbin Sanborn #2 - Karter Box/Brady Petrimoulx #3 - Aiden Hellybuyck/Nolan Waibel

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Attention: today's BOY TENNIS tryouts have been canceled due to weather

Bobcat Boys Tennis looks to Repeat Historic Season The 2025 John Glenn High School Boys Tennis team is stepping onto the courts this spring with big shoes to fill — their own. Last season, the Bobcats made school history by qualifying for the MHSAA State Finals as a team for the very first time. That groundbreaking accomplishment has set the bar high, but the early signs point to another exciting year ahead. Despite losing half of last year’s Varsity roster — six of their twelve players — to graduation, the Bobcats aren’t slowing down. In fact, their first practice of the season saw an astonishing 31 boys come out to join the team, almost doubling last year’s numbers. This surge in participation shows just how much last season’s success has inspired the next generation of Bobcat tennis players. Head Coach Miller, Assistant Coach Sanborn, and returning players alike know the road back to States will be challenging, but the energy, enthusiasm, and sheer depth of this year’s roster has them ready to rise to the occasion. With hard work, determination, and that trademark Bobcat pride, the 2025 squad is aiming for nothing less than another historic run. Go Bobcats!

John Glenn Boys Tennis Tryouts August 11th & 12th 3pm to 6pm John Glenn Tennis Courts

It's finally here!

Dance team auditions for football season are tomorrow, August 5th and Wednesday, August 6th.

This is the last chance to register, but walk-in auditions are accepted. Please contact coach Aubrey with any questions at kokalya@bangorschools.org.

John Glenn's Thomas Dwan Dominates Bay County Tennis Tournament August 3, 2025 – Bay City, MI The future of John Glenn Boys Tennis is looking brighter than ever, thanks to the remarkable performance of junior standout Thomas Dwan at this year's Annual Alex Burke Memorial Bay County Tennis Tournament. Dwan, who is preparing to begin his third season as a Varsity player for the Bobcats, made a major statement over the weekend by winning both the High School and Men's Singles divisions—an impressive double-title feat that no other player matched. On Saturday, Dwan stormed through both brackets without a single loss, showing off his trademark mix of consistency, composure, and fierce competitive spirit. In a tournament known for bringing out top talent from across the region, Tom stood alone as the only unbeaten player in both the high school and men’s singles divisions. Then, on Sunday, Dwan returned to the courts with family pride on the line, teaming up with his older brother Jack Dwan, a former John Glenn Tennis standout. The sibling duo displayed flawless teamwork and sharp court instincts to go undefeated in the Men’s Doubles division, capturing 1st place and adding yet another trophy to the family shelf. With three titles in one weekend, Thomas Dwan has solidified himself as one of the top rising players in Bay County—and a force to be reckoned with heading into the upcoming high school tennis season. Congratulations, Tom, on a weekend of dominance, and best of luck as you continue your Bobcat journey this fall!

John Glenn Girls Swimming & Diving begins August 11, 2025.

Our first practice is Monday, August 11, 2025, from 3:15-5:30.

Upload your physical to Final Forms. Physicals must be dated after April 15, 2025, for the 2025-2026 season.

Questions? Reach out to Coach LaRocque (larocqu7@gmail.com) or Coach Schabel (schabelb@baisd.net)

"Open Tennis" cancelled tomorrow. I am sorry to announce that the tennis nets were just taken down this afternoon. I was working on information that they would be taken down on Wednesday. Sorry

🎾 John Glenn High School "Open Tennis" – Final Summer Session! 🎾 Hey Bobcats! Don’t miss the last “Open Tennis” of the summer on Tuesday, June 8th from 4:30–6:30 PM at the John Glenn tennis courts! Join us for an evening of fun tennis games, friendly competition, and awesome prizes! Whether you're a seasoned player or just picking up a racket, this is a perfect way to wrap up the season with your fellow Bobcats. 🏆 Games • 🎁 Prizes • 🎾 All Skill Levels Welcome Let’s finish strong, Bobcat-style! 💪🐾 See you on the courts!

""Open Tennis" is cancelled for this week. Our next session will be Tuesday, July 8th from 4:30 to 6:30.