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.
December 1
Brayden Helka, Hartland - Boys Bowling
- On Dec. 1st Brayden bowled his high Game of 211, which is impressive since this is his first year bowling and never bowled before now. Brayden is a positive role model and look forward to him getting better as the year goes on.
Dayne Stucky, Lake Fenton - Gymnastics
- Dayne competed in the all around on Saturday at the Holt Invitational. All of her scores went towards helping the team secure a third place finish. Stucky also pulled a PR on not one, but two events. Her 9.1 on floor and 8.675 on bar were both new records for her. She also performed well on vault where she had the highest start value of anyone on the team. Her vault score of a 8.525 was also the highest of any LFLF athlete for that day. Her stellar performances also landed her a 5th place spot in the all around. Stucky is not only a powerhouse on the competition floor, but she is a leader in the gym. Her work ethic and support of her teammates has earned her the captain title for the 25-26 gymnastics season.
Adoniah Degado, Linden - Wrestling
- Adoniah Went 4-0 this past Saturday beating two ranked kids and also collecting his 150th career win.
Mallory Hartman, Hartland - Girls Ski
- This is Mallory’s first year on the team and as as sophomore, she already is standing out from the crowd. She has been named a Captain due to her steady presence, leadership acumen, and positive attitude. We are so happy to have Mallory on the team and are excited to see what this season brings!
Chase Malik, Hartland - Boys Ski
- Chase has jumped into the ski season with an incredible attitude. His coachability is truly impressive. Being new to skiing and ski racing, there is so much to learn and Chase is approaching every new challenge as an opportunity. I am excited to see what he accomplishes this year!
Aiden Hignite, Holly - Boys Basketball
- Aiden Hignite has started his Junior season off on the right foot. The Bronchos swing-forward Captain scored (29) and (23) points respectively last week against Royal Oak and Lakeland. While shooting 63% from the field, he also averaged (8) rebounds per game, (2) steals, (2) deflections, and (2) assists over the stretch. He puts those stats on the line this week at Goodrich and Linden.
December 7
Carly Gentry, Hartland- Girls Bowling
- Carly bowled a nice 211 game on 12/5/2025 during our game against Wayne Memorial High school. She currently has a 140 average. She maintains a 3.5 GPA and is the captain of the Varsity bowling team.
Owen Makowski, Hartland - Boys Bowling
Easton Mahan, Hartland - Boys Ski
- Easton has blown me away this week with his dedication, work ethic, and athletic performance. He is a quieter athlete, but always working in the background to make sure his teammates are prepared for the day. Easton is returning to a very new team this year and the guidance that he has provided to his new teammates has been incredible. The team would not be what it is without Easton and I am honored to be his coach.
Savannah Hancox, Hartland - Girls Ski
- Savanna is a freshman this year and completely new to ski racing; but seeing her ski this week, it seems like she has been doing it all her life. Not necessarily because it comes naturally to her, but because of her hard work and coachability. She is one of the most coachable athletes we have had come through the program in recent years. I am so excited to see all that she accomplished this season and for the next four years.
Kate Gostlin, Hartland - Gymnastics
- Kate had a great meet versus Livonia Red (Churchill & Franklin United). She scored an 8.2 on bars, 8.75 on the beam, a 9.525 on the floor and an impressive 9.85 on the vault. She helped lead her team to a 140.65 to 135.575 victory over Livonia.
Brinley Neuer, Hartland - Girls Basketball
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Brinley started the season off with 3 strong games. She scored 16 against Fowlerville, 12 against Adrian-Madison and 17 against Carmen-Ainsworth to lead the team to a 3-0 start on the season. She also had 16 steals, 10 rebounds and 7 assists in the first two games (stats pending for game 3).
Max Bogotaitis, Hartland - Hockey
- Max scored 2 goals and assisted on another goal in Hartland’s 5-1 win over Brother Rice in the Adam Mitchell KLAA/MIHL showcase on Saturday Dec 13. Max was selected as the player of the game by the showcase.
Adelaide Nelson, Hartland - Competitive Cheer
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Adelaide had an outstanding performance as a three-round athlete, playing a key role in all three rounds and helping lead the team to a first-place finish at the CCCAM Scholarship Invite. She delivered strong, consistent performances with scores of 220.4 in Round 1, 215.6 in Round 2, and 309.9 in Round 3, for a total score of 745.90. Adelaide’s versatility, consistency, and impact across all rounds were instrumental to our success and make her a deserving Athlete of the Week.
December 15
Kaylin Zettel, Holly - Girls Basketball
- In games against Kettering, Fenton, and Farmington, Kaylin scored 36 points had 23 rebounds and 7 stls. As a freshman she is playing outstanding basketball. Playing so hard and being a great teammate.
Josh Dahlin, Holly - Boys Swim and Dive
- During our Thursday night meet, Josh swam a MISCA qualifying time in the 50 freestyle, twice. First in his individual 50 with :23.30 and then again as the first leg of the 200 freestyle relay with a :23.10. Hopefully the first of many MISCA cuts for the Bronchos.
Bodie Abbey, Hartland - Wrestling
- Bodie competed at the prestigious Brecksville invite in Ohio. In the course of the invite he avenged an early season OT loss to a DI State Champion from Perrysburg Ohio with a resounding 1st period pin. He made his way to the finals where he defeated the number 2 ranked wrestler in the nation to earn the championship spot of the podium.
Kensley Nabozny, Lake Fenton - Competitive Cheer
- As a freshman competing on a varsity team, Kensley has gone above and beyond to earn her spot in all three rounds of competition. Through hard work and dedication, she rose to the challenge, even when unexpected circumstances required her to learn Round 2 in just two days. Despite the pressure, she competed confidently and threw her back handspring independently for the first time. Kensley consistently stayed after practice, showing grit and perseverance as she prepared for Friday’s Blackhawk Invite at Brandon. Her efforts helped the team score 194.10 in Round 1, 184.44 in Round 2, and 271.80 in Round 3, earning a strong second-place finish just 1.47 points behind first. Kensley’s determination, growth mindset, and positive attitude make her a truly deserving Athlete of the Week.
Noah Mathis, Holly - Boys Bowling
- Noah Mathis has had a solid performance on the Holly Bronchos Varsity Bowling squad this so far this year. He is a consistent source of positive energy, lifting the entire team. He has also already bowled an honors score, has one of the highest averages on the team and has won all five of the individual matches he has bowled in this year. He continues to look for ways to improve and is open minded when it comes to receiving coaching.
Easton Mahan, Hartland - Boys Ski
- Easton has been a rockstar this year. We just returned from 5 days of training over winter break and he blew me away every single day. His positive attitude, hard work and dedication, and skiing ability established himself as a leader on the team. I am so proud to be Easton’s coach and am excited to see what he accomplishes this season.
Mason Wright, Fenton - Hockey
- Mason Wright, one of the Griffins’ captains, continues to have an outstanding season. He recorded a hat trick in Friday night’s win against Tawas, highlighting his impact on the game. Wright has been a model of versatility this year, successfully playing multiple positions and establishing himself as one of the team’s top performers.
December 22
Madison Eltringham, Fenton - Girls Basketball
- Maddie Eltringham led the Tigers to a key non-league win at the Waterford Showcase versus Pontiac Notre Dame Prep over the holiday break. Maddie scored 14 points and had 4 rebounds, and was 4-4 in the clutch 4th quarter from the free throw line. She was tasked with guarding the other team's best player the whole time, and held her to 4 made shots from the field. Maddie's efforts earned her Player of the Game in the Showcase.
Alexander Ostrander, Lake Fenton - Boys Swim and Dive
- Alexander broke the Varsity 100 Backstroke record.
Lucas Christopher, Fenton - Wrestling
- Lucas improved to 23-0 after winning 5 matches to claim the st Clair individual title! Lucas is the #2 wrestler in division 2 with numerous ranked wins including division 1 number 1 wrestler in the weight class!
Spencer Irwin, Fenton - Boys Basketball
- Spencer scored 26 points (8 of 10 3-pointers and 1 of 1 2-pointers). He had one rebound and one assist.