Winter Sports Stars Shine Bright in Bay City

In the world of high school winter sports, young athletes are making big waves. From basketball courts to wrestling mats, these students are showing what hard work and dedication can achieve. Take Anella Barclay, a sophomore at Hale High School. She's not just a guard; she's a force to be reckoned with on the basketball court, grabbing rebounds like a pro. Her coach, Joe Kimmerer, can't say enough good things about her. "Anella is having a great season, " he said. "She works hard all the time and is a great teammate. " She's averaging 16. 2 points and 10. 2 rebounds per game, proving that age is just a number. Over at Beaverton, Sean Barta is making his mark. He's not in it for the stats; he's in it to win it. His coach, Shad Woodruff, said, "Sean is our kind of guy. He is a tough-nosed, no-excuse kid who couldn’t care less what his stats are as long as he’s helping our team win. " Barta is known for his defense, but he recently showed off his offensive skills with a career-high 12 points. Alyssa Bowker, a junior at Essexville Garber, is another standout. She's all about energy and toughness on the court. Her coach, Megan Cockrell, said, "Alyssa sets the tone defensively with non-stop energy and toughness. " She's not just a defensive powerhouse; she's also contributing offensively. Jayvin Campbell, a junior at Bay City Central, is making waves in wrestling. He's a hard worker who's quickly become a leader on the team. His coach, Augie Facundo, said, "Jayvin is literally a second-season wrestler who is a very hard worker and improves his skills on the daily. " Campbell recently won the 175-pound title at the Bay County Championship.Brody Fox, a senior at Mio, is a high-scoring weapon on the basketball court. But he's more than just a scorer; he's a leader. His coach, Ty McGregor, said, "Brody brought tremendous leadership for our young squad. " In one game, he notched 32 points, 12 rebounds, eight steals, and four assists. Solomon Harris, a senior at Tri-Valley, is a playmaker on the hockey team. He's a gritty player who does the dirty work and scores goals. His coach, Paul Engelberts, said, "He is an incredible two-way player who does a lot of things that don’t always show up on the score sheet. " Harris recently delivered a four-point game with a goal and three assists. Keeley Peace, a junior at Standish-Sterling, is back and better than ever. She's a crucial part of her team's success. Her coach, Denny Wendel, said, "Keeley has been a crucial part of our hot start. " In one game, she notched 24 points, four rebounds, four steals, and four assists. Kellen Proctor, a senior at All Saints, brings leadership and determination to the basketball court. Her coach, Mike Debo, said, "Kellen brings leadership and determination to the team. " She recently flashed her offensive spark with an eight-point game. Rachel Seafert, a junior at John Glenn, may not put up big numbers, but her contribution is invaluable. Her coach, Adam Moore, said, "She brings so much passion to the game and energy. " She's a difference-maker for her team. Addy Zanotti, a freshman at Bay City Western, is diving right into her varsity role. Her coach, Dan Snover, said, "She is off to a strong start. " She's a multi-skilled performer who's already making an impact. These athletes are not just playing for stats or awards; they're playing for the love of the game. They're showing what it means to be a team player, a leader, and a hard worker. They're the future of winter sports, and they're shining bright.