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Athlete of the Week - August 2025

ChoiceOne News   Community Commitment

 

Athlete of the Week is an initiative coordinated by Athletic Directors at School Districts within our central market. The program recognizes student-athletes who have exhibited exceptional performance, leadership, and sportsmanship during the week. The commitment and positive approach demonstrated by the selected students provide a model for their peers. Weekly, representatives from Hartland, Holly, Lake Fenton, Linden, and Fenton gather to vote on the top athlete in each sport. ChoiceOne Bank is honored to sponsor this enduring tradition, which has highlighted the achievements and dedication of student-athletes for more than thirty years.

 

August 11
 

Ryan Nykiel, Holly - Boys Soccer 

  • Ryan played in the Holly Tournament picking up a hat trick in the first game. Both games were 60 minutes each. Ryan played the majority of both games. The team was down 0-1 against White Lake. Ryan managed to pick up a goal shortly after they scored and collected two more in the second half. Early in the game against Lake Fenton he was able to pick up an assist. 

 

August 18
 

Grady Ganske, Holly - Boys Soccer 

  • Grady played a crucial role offensively and defensively in our three games last week. Holding our Corunna and Lapeer games to shut outs. He picked up 3 goals and 2 assists. His goal in our Lapeer game gave us the win as he scored a solid free kick to put us up 1-0.

Christos Kinney, Hartland - Boys Tennis

  • Christos won all 3 of his matches at the Fowlerville Invitational on Saturday, August 16th, winning his #4 Singles Flight, and then followed that up on Thursday, August 21st with a home victory vs his Milford opponent AND after overcoming a medical time out early in that match. He starts his season with a perfect 4 - 0 record!

Payton Rohrhoff, Hartland - Girls Golf

  • Payton shot 86 at Huron Meadows in the Highest Honors Invitational. She placed 15th out 59 golfers. The team came in 5th out of 12 teams.  

Elliana Neuer, Hartland - Girls Cross Country

  • Elliana had a strong start to the cross-country season. She placed second at the St. John's Under the Lights Invitational in a time of 19:09. She led the Eagles to the win.

Brodie Licata, Lake Fenton - Boys Cross Country

  • Brodie ran a 17:11 to finish 4th at the Nightlight Invitational.

Eva Long, Fenton - Volleyball

  • Eva Long had an outstanding opening week of play, excelling in both setting and attacking roles. She has a dynamic presence on the court, she continues to lead by example with her strong performance and leadership both on and off the court. Eva hit an impressive .361, recording 37 kills on 83 attempts. From the service line, she posted a 93% serving percentage with 4 aces, and in serve receive, she held a solid 2.0 rating. She also contributed significantly in all areas, with 43 assists and 22 digs, showcasing her all-around impact on the game. 

Aurora Rigg, Holly - Girls Swimming and Diving

  • In the first meet of the season, and the first meet of high school for Freshman Aurora Rigg, there were many promising swims. Without any hesitation, she swam butterfly in the relay, showed great promise in the 500, and participated in many examples of team support and sportsmanship. It was a fantastic start to her high school swim career.  

 

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