Girls Hockey ties Grand Rapids, defeats Pioneer JV, loses to Skyron
submitted by Washtenaw United Girls HS Ice Hockey The Washtenaw United Girls HS Ice Hockey team travelled to Grand Rapids last Sunday for a rematch against the Grand Rapids Griffins 19U team. It was a sunny day for travel, but the team struggled for several periods trying to ensure a happy drive home. Grand Rapids […]
Disappointing week for varsity basketball
It was a tough week for the Dutch varsity hoops team, losing three games in a row, but their indomitable team spirit will see them through to season’s end and coach Zach Neal had some encouraging words for his players. “We played a close game on Monday with East Jackson that was back-and-forth all game,” […]
Washtenaw United takes on Grand Rapids Griffins U19, Pioneer HS JV, & Pioneer Varsity
submitted by Washtenaw United Girls HS Ice Hockey The Washtenaw United Girls HS ice hockey team hosted the Grand Rapids Griffins 19U team Saturday, 2/27/21 at the Ann Arbor Ice Cube. Washtenaw set the tone of the game early with a goal by Linzy Costella (Manchester, ‘21) unassisted at 12:38 of the first period. A […]
Varsity basketball chalks up two wins this week
It was a very busy week for the varsity Dutchmen, playing three games while being short-handed due to injuries. Tuesday, the Dutch headed to state-ranked #2 Hanover Horton, and lost to the Comets by a 75-27 score. However, said coach Zach Neal, “It was great learning experience for us as they play the brand of […]
Washtenaw United beats Ann Arbor Pioneer, then Grosse Pointe North in overtime victory
by Sue McDowell, submitted by Washtenaw United Girls HS Ice Hockey Washtenaw United Girls HS Ice Hockey team continued their winning streak Saturday afternoon by beating cross-town rivals, Ann Arbor Pioneer, 3-1 at the Ann Arbor Ice Cube. “Ann Arbor Pioneer’s team is well regarded and this win required a lot of hard work,” said […]
Varsity and JV basketball teams both improve in second week
Despite a back-and-forth game throughout, the Manchester Flying Dutchmen ended up on the wrong side of the win/loss column again this past Thursday against the Grass Lake Warriors. The final score was 47-37. “We battled very hard and I’m very proud of that,” said head coach Zach Neal. “Our improvement over week one was obvious, […]
Varsity basketball chalks up two losses in first week of season
The Flying Dutchmen varsity basketball team started off its season rather abruptly last Monday, February 8. Having just learned on Friday afternoon that they would be allowed to play less than three days later, it was a fast weekend of practice and setting skills in place. On Monday night, the Dutch faced the East Jackson […]
Washtenaw United Girls’ Hockey restarts with 3 wins!
submitted by Washtenaw United Washtenaw United is a High School Girls’ Hockey Team skating out of the Ann Arbor Ice Cube. The team serves High Schools within Washtenaw County that do not have a dedicated team to play for. Currently, Pioneer and the combined Skyline-Huron have dedicated teams. Washtenaw United is made up of players […]
Phoenix Waters signs with Lourdes University women’s wrestling team
Since fifth grade, Phoenix Waters has been wrestling. And it has become her main obsession. Stating at the club level here in Manchester, she is currently a fourth-year varsity wrestler. She also wrestles for Team Michigan, an all-women’s travel team, and has done so for the past six years. Phoenix is a two-time state placer […]
More senior basketball players anticipate season play
Newly-appointed head varsity coach Zach Neal was eager to start the season this fall and get the team off on a good foot after helping former coach Ahrens round out a successful season that ended in District play last spring. Then, in mid-November, just as the team was getting ready to begin this year’s conference […]
