Athletics/Recreation

UPDATE on the varsity doubleheader from Friday night at the Duke Dome! Our Lady Bobcats came up short in the end but they battled hard. The game was close until the very end! We are proud of their effort and look forward to the next match up on our home court on Feb 7th at 5:30 where the Ladies will DEFEND the DEN 🐾 Our Guys were able to come home with a W! It was an exciting match up just like it always is! We are proud of their team effort! They will match up again with the Dukes on Feb 7th at 7:00pm at home! Here are the links to the write ups from MLive! https://www.mlive.com/highschoolsports/2025/01/forget-icing-it-at-the-line-glenn-stays-on-attack-to-put-away-garber.html https://www.mlive.com/highschoolsports/2025/01/25-point-25-rebound-effort-is-tough-to-top-as-garber-pulls-away-from-glenn.html

All three of our boys basketball teams came away with big wins last night vs Gladwin! Here is a nice write up by Lee Thompson on our varsity match up! BOYS BKB: JOHN GLENN 73, GLADWIN 49 John Glenn wanted to put Gladwin in the unfamiliar position of playing from behind. The Bobcats succeeded in a big way. Glenn came roaring out of the chute, exploding for an 18-point first-quarter advantage en route to a convincing 73-49 victory over previously undefeated Gladwin. “I’m very pleased with the way we came out of the gate against a good team,” Glenn coach Dale Clyde said after his 199th career victory with the Bobcats. “It was a point of emphasis how we wanted to play the first quarter, and we did it really well.” Glenn (8-2) led 27-9 after the opening quarter and never looked back, highlighted by an 18-point performance from Danzell Calhoun and double-double of 13 points and 11 rebounds from Hayden Ruff. Oliver Masters added 13 points and 11 rebounds, Dylan Wood scored 11 points and Meech Ward pulled down eight boards in the non-league win. Gladwin (6-1) was paced by Brody Verellen with 17 points and Seth Mead with 13. “It’s a humbling moment, but I think it may have refocused our guys to get back on track and start a new streak,” Gladwin coach Mike Verellen said. Way to go BOBCATS 🐾 https://www.mlive.com/highschoolsports/2025/01/bay-city-area-boys-basketball-central-finds-scoring-touch-for-much-needed-win.html

John Glenn Swimming & Diving Results 01/07/25 Final Score: John Glenn 95 (W) vs. Garber 88 (L) Event Winners for John Glenn 200 Medley Relay 1:57.43 Henry Schanbeck, Leif Briggs-Lind, Conner Wilkinson, Eli Marchand 200 Free Conner Wilkinson 2:07.20 200 IM Leif Briggs-Lind 2:23.90 50 Free Henry Schanbeck 22.62 Diving Chayse Sanchez 203.15 100 Butterfly Conner Wilkinson 1:07.64 100 Free Henry Schanbeck 50.89 100 Breaststroke Leif Briggs-Lind 1:12.76 400 Freestyle Relay 3:55.18 Henry Schanbeck, Leif Briggs-Lind, Conner WIlkinson, Brady Werner

Youth Lacrosse opportunity for anyone interested!

We have two BOBCATS up for MLive's Athlete of the Week this week! https://www.mlive.com/highschoolsports/2025/01/our-first-bay-city-athlete-of-the-week-poll-of-the-2025-winter-sports-season.html You can cast your vote as often as you would like until the poll closes at 8 a.m. Friday, Jan. 10. PRESTON PUDVAN, TRI-VALLEY THUNDER The first-year Tri-Valley Thunder hockey program has a go-to scorer in Pudvan. The senior from John Glenn has been on a tear with a seven-game point streak, tallying eight goals and three assists over that stretch. “He’s an alternate captain with excellent hockey and leadership skills,” coach Paul Engelberts said. A volunteer youth hockey coach, Pudvan lettered the past three years with the Bay Area Thunder. RUBEN RIVERA, JOHN GLENN Rivera etched his name in history by winning his fourth Bay County Wrestling Championship crown while helping the Bobcats to the team title. Rivera rolled to a 4-0 record at 113 pounds to become just the 12th wrestler to become a four-time champion. “First and foremost, Ruben is a leader,” coach Matt Bishop said. “He does the right things in practice. He’s pushing the pace. When he’s drilling with the younger guys, he’s making them better. He’s a positive force in our room.” Rivera is a three-time state qualifier for the Bobcats. Congratulations to both of the nominees! Way to go BOBCATS 🐾

Congratulations to our bobcat bowlers! Before our match today Caeli Schultz signed her letter of intent to continue her academic and bowling career at Spring Arbor College. Today we faced off against Nouvel Catholic Central. The Boys narrowly scraped by with the match coming down to the 10th frame of the last game. The girls defeated Nouvel 29-1. Both teams remain undefeated. Notables: Lacy Jomrog 224 game Lauren Johnson had a clean 193 game and a 212 for a 405 series Caeli Schultz 177 game Tomorrow the Bobcats bowl in the Rusty Thomas Memorial Singles Tournament at Monitor Lanes.

Competitive cheer traveled to midland today and finished in 4th place!!!! Congratulations Bobcats!!!

The girls wrestlers went to Gladwin today to compete in an individual tournament. Grace took 2nd in the 120# class and Liya took 3rd the 100# class.

IT'S A VARSITY DOUBLEHEADER FRIDAY NIGHT FOR OUR BASKETBALL TEAMS 🏀 We are headed across the river to take on the Garber Dukes and WE ARE PUMPED!! The ladies tipoff at 5:30 and the guys tipoff at 7:00! We hope to see you there to fill the stands with BOBCAT PRIDE and help CHEER these teams on as they battle tonight! WE ARE THE JOHN GLENN BOBCATS HAIL THE BLUE 💙 AND WHITE 🤍💪🐾🏀 LET'S GOOOO BOBCATS 📣

Middle School boys basketball will hold an informational meeting Friday during Flex, tryouts begin Monday Jan 6th. Please make sure you have a physical on file and have signed up through final forms in order to participate.

ATTENTION JOHN GLENN LADY BOBCATS SOCCER ENTHUSIASTS! Please see the Girls Soccer Off Season Training Schedule. For Girls who intend to play JV or Varsity. All are welcome. If you are new to the district or are a freshman and want to join the team app please contact coach Matt Kraft at mkraft31276@gmail.com Monday Jan 6 8-9:15pm CMMS Gym Wednesday Jan 8 8-9:15pm CMMS Gym Saturday Jan 11 Noon-2pm JGHS Gym Monday Jan 13 8-9:15pm CMMS Gym Wednesday Jan 15 8-9:15pm CMMS Gym Saturday Jan 18 Noon-2pm JGHS Gym Monday Jan 20 8-9:15pm Cmms Gym Wednesday Jan 22 8-9:15pm CMMS Gym Saturday Jan 25 Noon-2pm JGHS Gym Monday Jan 27 8-9:15pm Cmms Gym Wednesday Jan 29 8-9:15pm CMMS Gym Saturday Feb 1 Noon-2pm CMMS Gym Monday Feb 3 8-9:15pm CMMS Gym Wednesday Feb 5 8-9:15 CMMS Gym Monday Feb 10 8-9:15pm CMMS Gym Wednesday Feb 12 8-9:15pm CMMS Gym Saturday Feb 15 Noon-2pm JGHS Gym Monday Feb 17 8-9:15pm CMMS Gym Wednesday Feb 19 8-9:15pm CMMS Gym Saturday Feb 22 Noon-2pm JGHS Gym Monday Feb 24 8-9:15pm CMMS Gym Wednesday Feb 26 8-9:15pm CMMS Gym Saturday Mar 1 Noon-2pm JGHS Gym

The boys basketball teams traveled to Ann Arbor, Father Gabriel Richard High School, and took on the Irish at all three levels. The freshman posted a 59-26 victory. They were led by Landon Graham with 19. Both Mason Hayes and Bryce Kekel added 12 each. The JV team fought from behind and earned a 66-57 victory. The JV's were led by Emerson Chambers with 16 points, Ethan Dabrowski added 13, David Ferrio with 12, and Michael Lawrence added 10. The varsity team used a 22-6 second quarter to jump out to a 37-22 halftime lead and finished strong with a 67-58 victory. The Bobcats were led by Jimmy McCrum with 17, Hayden Ruff added 14, Meech Ward with 12, and Danzell Calhoun broke through with 11. It was a solid team victory and they played with a lot of energy the entire night on the road. This is the John Glenn Basketball Programs 500th Victory in school history.

Any interested girls basketball alumni!

Congratulations to the John Glenn Boys Wrestlers! Winning the Bay County Team Championship! We also have these individual County Champs 106 - EJ Smith 113 - Ruben Rivera 120 - Jack Hayes 126 - Zayden Rose 132 - Izaak Kukulski 138 - Jeffrey Garcia 144 - Liam O’ Loughlin 150 - Perrin Dimmitt 157 - CJ Bossbach 165 - Johnny Ford

The Thunder lost a close one 3-2 vs Midland High at the Bay County Civic Arena last night. Glenn senior Preston Pudvan scored both Thunder goals. Pinconning sophomore Jake Rau picked up an assist continuing a six game point streak. The Thunder will travel to Chelsea Saturday to play Lenawee County.

Middle School Swim Update: Hello everyone, we originally had the Middle School swim Jamboree starting at 4:30 today but we were recently informed WARM UPS start at 4:30 the meet starts at 5:30. MS Jamboree Swim meet begins at 5:30 today at HH DOW high school.

SWIM UPDATE!! Today's swim meet that was going to be held at Alma has been moved to John Glenn! Today's swim meet will now be hosted AT John Glenn. 6pm start time.

Bowling Update: The first match of the season was Saturday December 7th. John Glenn traveled to Ithaca to take on Garber. The boys defeated the Dukes 18-12. Garber does not have a girls team. The girls bowled unopposed with their games counting for season averages. Sunday December 8th we attended the Western High School Bakers Dozen Tournament. The girls were the top qualifier going 11-2 in the qualifying matches. In the finals they defeated Bay City Western 365-207, Flushing 357-307 giving the girls the top spot in the stepladder finals. In the title match they took down Grand Blanc 353-246 for the Championship. In the second week of the season John Glenn faced Swan Valley at Alert Lanes. The boys took home the victory to go to 2-0 on the season and The girls won their first match of the season 30-0, and are now 1-0. Notables: Cody Miner 215 game Nathan Gwizdala 236 game Sunday John Glenn hosted the John Glenn Invitational at Monitor Lanes. The boys qualified 14th and lost in the first round. The girls qualified 3rd. They won their first match with a score of 322. They lost in the round of 8 to Flushing. Next weekend we go to host Swan Valley at Crooked Creek then Sunday to Colonial Lanes for the Flushing Doubles Tournament.

HOCKEY update! The Thunder went 1-1 this weekend at the Bay City Showcase. Losing a close one Friday night 4-3 to Caledonia and picking up a win Saturday 4-2 vs Jackson United. Preston Pudvan had 2 goals and 2 assists on the weekend. Lance Hatfield scored twice on Saturday and had an assist. Jake Rau had a goal and two assists Cameron Mair also had a goal and two assists on the weekend. The Thunder are in action again Wednesday night vs Midland High 6:30 PM at the County Civic Arena.

John Glenn Varsity Girls Basketball: Friday Dec 13, 2024: Glenn 40 SV    37 In a thrilling finish, Swan Valley mounted a late comeback, tying the game at 37-37 with 2:15 remaining. However, our team stayed poised, showcasing their growth through strong communication and composure in crunch time. Aubrey Moore’s clutch steal and layup, followed by a key free throw, sealed the 40-37 victory. Senior Fiona Meisel delivered an inspiring performance, battling through the flu to score a game-high 16 points. Aubrey Moore added 10, and Allie Gabel chipped in 9, including 3 crucial threes. With the win, they improved to 3-1 on the season and 1-1 in league play.