Swan Valley High School

Attention Swan Valley Athletes and Parents,

Coach Elliot Allen will be providing a 45 minute nutrition and recovery talk on Wednesday, May 27th at 7:00 p.m. in the Swan Valley Performing Arts Center. Come learn and pick up tips and advice to help our athletes be at their best for optimal performance!

Please see the flyer for more details.

Business Professionals of America (BPA) Nationals 2026 in Nashville was a huge success for Swan Valley High School students!!! 8 STUDENTS placed TOP TEN ON STAGE, and 5 of those students earned TOP TEN FINISHES in TWO different events! We are incredibly proud of their hard work, dedication, and success representing Swan Valley High School at the National ISAAC BALL - Word Processing YouScience Certification SOPHIA BURNS - Ambassador Torch Award - Series 1 certification - Word Processing YouScience Certification - Top 10 - 6th place in Fundamental Word Processing OLIVIA CLARK - Word Processing YouScience Certification - Excel Spreadsheet Microsoft Office Certification - Top 10 - 2nd place in Fundamental Spreadsheet - Top 10 - 3rd place in Fundamental Word Processing SYDNEY BEEMER - Leadership Training and Academy TILLY WEYAND - Semi-finals - 4th place in her section for Digital Media Productions REED HENDERSON - Top 10 - 8th place in Basic Systems and Procedures JORJA KALENAK - Database (Access) Microsoft Office Certification - Top 15 - 14th place in Database Applications - Top 20 - 18th place in Administrative Support Concepts SYLVIA HERNANDEZ - Top 10 - 5th place in Administrative Support Team BRADYN BURKEY - PowerPoint Microsoft Office Certification - Top 25 - 23rd place in Integrated Office Applications MADISON MCCOY - Advanced Word Expert Microsoft Office Certification - PowerPoint Microsoft Office Certification - Top 10 - 1st place in Microsoft Word Expert - Certiport Champion - Top 10 - 2nd place in Advanced Word Processing ALISON WINDY - PowerPoint Microsoft Office Certification - Top 10 - 5th place in Administrative Support Team - Top 10 - 6th place in Advanced Word Processing GABE BARRIGAR - Advanced Excel Expert Microsoft Office Certification - Top 10 - 6th place in Advanced Word Processing - Top 10 - 7th place in Advanced Excel Spreadsheet KEEGAN PALMER - Ambassador Torch Award - Series 1, Series 2, and Series 3 certification - Advanced Word Expert Microsoft Office Certification - Top 10 - 5th place in Administrative Support Team - Top 10 - 6th place in Advanced Word Processing

Varsity Soccer hosted the Swan Valley Invitational on Saturday, taking on Nouvel, Bay City Central, and Saginaw United. The Vikings had a great day on the field, winning the tournament championship and outscoring opponents 22-2.
The defensive line of Zoey Steiner, Jaidyn Rethman, Zoe Ecker, Lexi Ittner, and Olivia Randall played strong all tournament long, locking down the back field and allowing the midfield and strikers to stay on the attack. Kaydence Walsh was solid in goal and gave the team confidence every game.
Freshman Stella Frantz led the offensive attack with 6 goals in 3 games.
Stats:
• Stella Frantz — 6 goals, 1 assist
• Olivia Horwath — 4 goals, 3 assists
• Kinsey Kaul — 4 goals, 3 assists
• Olivia Randall — 1 goals, 3 assist
• Emily Krantz — 2 goals, 5 assists
• Zoe Ecker — 2 goals
• Eve Schicht — 2 goals
• Cadence Raymond — 1 goal
• Sylvie Johnson — 1 assist
• Charlotte Bittner — 1 assist
• Zoey Steiner — 1 assist
Special recognition to Kara Wingerter and Aeris Hickey for outstanding games and the energy they brought throughout the tournament.
Great team effort all around and a well-earned Championship win for the Vikings!

Swan Valley took their longest road trip of the season this weekend. Friday night, they played Escanaba at Escanaba. Beckett Goldensoph pitched the 2-5 loss. Swan Valley tallied 4 hits. Jack Lagan, Mikey Gerard, Kam Reynolds, and Jackson Gebauer each had a hit. Lagan and Brady Stephens both drove in one run. Brady Stephens pitched the win for the first game Saturday against Escanaba. In his 6 innings of work he struck out 10 and allowed only 2 hits. Nolan Selasky led the team with 3 hits and Jack Lagan collected 2. Jackson Gebauer batted 3 runs in for the Vikings. Braden Ray closed the 9-4 victory. Swan Valley lost to Southgate in their second game in Escanaba Saturday. The Vikings outhit their opponent 10-6, but were defeated 9-6. Jack Lagan, the lead-off hitter, went 4-4. Keller Bedford added two hits, while Gebauer, Hartley, Malacos and Habina each had one. Jamison Pelt, Braden Ray, and Cooper Habina pitched for Swan Valley.

JV went 1-1 for the day to end as Runner Up at our Viking Invitational. Darabos took the W in the 1st game, 17-2, racking up 5K's. Tracy came in to close, striking out 1. In the second game, Stoney pitched 4.1 innings in the 6-8 loss, striking out 5. Darabos and Gebauer pitched in relief. Ray caught both games. Offensive leaders were Gebauer with 4H, 1 RBI. Carter had 3H, 3RBI. Ray had 2H, 4RBI. Toner had 3H, 2RBI. Tracy, Smith and Murphy each enjoy had two hits. Darabos and Stoney each contributed a hit, and Jackson had an RBI. JV baseball would like to thank our parent volunteers for helping to run our very successful 1st annual Viking invitational, and for the Farr family for hosting us afterwards. ⚾️⚾️⚾️

🌟 Good luck to our SVHS BPA students as they compete in Nashville against some of the best students from across the United States and around the world! 🌍🇺🇸 Representing SVHS on such a big stage is an amazing accomplishment in itself! Wishing you confidence, success, and unforgettable memories as you showcase your talents and leadership skills. Go shine, SVHS BPA! 💜💜 #SVHSBPA #BPANationals #NashvilleBound #ProudToBeSVHS #FutureLeaders

The girls varsity track team just closed out the conference season with the TVC Championships on Wednesday at home with a THIRD place finish overall!! 🥉 Their amazing team performance was highlighted by the following athletes placing in top-8 point scoring positions: Jadyn Hartley (1st place 100m (PR)) Stella Frantz (7th place 100m (PR), 8th place 200m (PR)) Mackenzie Powell (1st place 400m (PR) Aubrey Hare (1st place 100m hurdles (PR), 1st place 300m hurdles) Olivia Randall (2nd place shot put (PR)) Ryan Espinoza (6th place shot put, 3rd place discus (PR)) Haven Rohde (1st place high hump (T)) Krislyn Thomas (6th place long jump) 4x100m relay - 1st place (Frantz, Newman, Hare, Hartley) 4x400m relay - 1st place (Hare, Hartley, Thomas, Powell) Athletes with additional PRs: Emma Coven (800m, 1600m) Nalini Nguyen (100m hurdles) Kolbi Stipanovich (discus) Abby Megerle (long jump) The team has a busy week next week rounded out with the Regional Finals Friday 5/15 at Frankenmuth. Go Vikings!

JV Baseball improved their record to 23-2 with two wins at Chesaning yesterday, 16-0 and 15-0. Tracy got the win in the first game, striking out 9. Ray caught. Jackson and Carter pitched game 2. Jackson struck out 4 and Carter struck out 1. Carter and Tracy caught. Offensive leaders were Jackson, Tracy, Ray, Farr, and Gebauer with 2 hits. Toner/Darabos/Habina/Carter each contributed a hit. JV hosts an invitational Saturday.

Boys golf updates - Cameron Mair brought home a T8 at the Saginaw County match this week, with a solid 75 in some blustery conditions. County results are pictured below. Today was the Ithaca Match Play at The Fields and the boys played well, taking three 2nd places and three 3rd places, netting us 2nd as a team. Good shooting fellas!

Vikings Sweep John Glenn Tuesday night for 2 TVC Red wins, bringing our record to 21-2. In Game 1, Brady Stephens took the mound, striking out 7 and allowing five hits in six innings to earn the win, adding two hits on offense. Aiden Lafond threw a shutout inning for the save. Fischer Stoney and Jack Lagan added two RBIs EACH hit a HOME RUN!! Jackson Gebauer hit a triple and drove in two runs. In game two, Jaxon Hartley gave up just two hits, struck out 13, and had no earned runs earning the win. He contributed 2 hits and 1 RBI on offense. Stoney and Nolan Selasky had three hits each to pace the Swan Valley offense. Next up: Friday & Saturday @ Escanaba

Thanks to Jill Near and her team from Financial Plus Credit Union for supplying Fizzy Mitten Dirty Sodas on Wednesday for Teacher Appreciation week. SVHS's chemistry teacher Mrs. Halvin was fortunate enough to win the big prize!

Thanks to an amazing group of parents, our staff has been feasting this week. First up was Chick-fil-a on Monday, followed up by Qdoba on Tuesday and Pizza Hut on Wednesday. Amanda Terrian and some very generous parents keep the generosity flowing with Tropical Smoothie on Thursday and our own Student Government will be providing Intermission Deli sub sandwiches on Friday. All weeks are great to be teachers, but this week seems extra special.

VIKING ATHLETE OF THE WEEK (WEEK of April 27th)...

Swan Valley Athletics is honoring 5 Viking Athletes of the Week from the last week. Congratulations to Greer Diefenbach (Varsity Softball), Owen Hare (Varsity Boys Track), Dawson Gebauer (JV Baseball), Colten Ray (JV Baseball), and Emily Krantz (Varsity Girls Soccer) for earning this prestigious award!

Here is what their nominators had to say about them fulfilling one or more of the Viking Athletic Core Values:

"Greer Diefenbach is the definition of consistency and dedication. She gives her best every day, working hard in practice with an unwavering commitment to improvement. A true team player, she shows up ready to work without complaint, always putting in the effort in practice, the classroom, and the weight room. She is a quiet leader who leads by example, doing what’s asked of her without hesitation even when it’s not always what she prefers. Her selflessness and reliability make her someone her team can always count on. She’s sharp, witty, and intelligent, with a tough exterior that gives way to a genuinely kind and lovable personality. On the field, she continues to shine in the outfield, using her speed, strength, and grit."

"Owen achieved a new PR in the 400m of 51.90, which is the 2nd time he has set a new PR this year, besting his 2025 PR by almost 2 seconds. He was also a member of the 4 x 400 meter relay that won the Nite Trax invitational and achieved an early qualifying time to qualify for the state finals! Owen is always up for a challenge and comes to practice every day willing to work harder than everyone else, even asking to do extra reps in the workouts after everyone else is done, and his hard work is showing with these achievements!"

"Colten Ray, “C Ray”, has been one of JV’s most consistent players. He is usually the team’s clean-up batter. He has a .420 batting average with 21 hits on the season, and 17 RBI’s on the season. He has a .565 on base percentage, walking 17 times with a good eye at the plate. Defensively, he has caught 73 innings, and has caught 8 runners trying to steal. C Ray also plays third base and pitches. Great job this season!"

"Dawson Gebauer, “little ditty”, has also been one of JV’s most consistent players. He is usually the team’s lead-off batter. Dawson has a .457 batting average with 21 hits on the season, including 2 home runs, and 14 RBI’s on the season. He has a .597 on base percentage, walking 16 times, and only striking out 9 times so far this season. Defensively, Dawson plays mostly third base, and pitches, pitching the most innings on the team with 19.2 IP. He leads the team in strike outs, with 34, has a 2.847 ERA and an opponent batting average of .234. Great job this season!"

"Emily came into this season both mentally and physically ready to give everything she had, but what she’s brought to this team is so much more than just effort. Emily has an infectious personality that lights up everyone around her. Her teammates gravitate toward her, not just because of her talent, but because of the energy, belief, and heart she brings every single day. She doesn’t just play the game; she elevates it, inspiring her team to reach goals they once thought were out of reach. As the season pushed on, so did Emily. When others got tired, she lifted them up. When challenges came, she faced them head-on and brought her team with her. Playing nearly every position and rarely stepping off the field, her dedication and selflessness are never unnoticed. She leads with positivity, demands excellence, and shows what true leadership looks like in every moment. And what makes Emily even more remarkable is who she is off the field—an exceptional student and a role model in every sense of the word. Congratulations Emily!"

Viking Pride!

CALLING ALL INCOMING 6th-12th GRADE CHEERLEADERS! Start getting ready for the fall season.... Open Gym starts 5/15. SVHS Back Gym 5:00-6:30

JV Baseball split with John Glenn last night, losing the first game 5-6, but coming back and earning the victory in the nightcap, 5-4. It was an exciting finish in the second game as our Vikings were down 3-4 going into the final inning, when Noah Smith cracked a triple over the right fielder's head. Andrew Carter then got hit by a pitch. Brayden Tracy came in clutch, with a bunt that scored Smith from 3rd. Then Tracy stole second, which drew the throw from the catcher to score Carter to win the game 5-4!
Habina pitched the first game, pitching 5.0 innings, with 8K's and 3ER. Darabos started the second game on the mound, pitching 5.0 innings, striking out 4. Gebauer came in relief, pitching the final inning with 0ER. Ray caught both games, throwing out two runners stealing.
Offensive leaders were Smith, with 4H and 1RBI. Darabos with 2H and 2RBI. Gebauer added 2H, and Murphy, Bauer, and Tracy added a hit and RBI each.
JV plays at Chesaning Wednesday.

🌟Congratulations to our Students of the Month for April! 🌟
Your hard work, dedication, and Viking pride truly shine. We’re so proud of you!

Vikings soccer hit the road and took care of business at Garber, earning a strong win over the Dukes.

With Kaydence Walsh in the net, the team played with confidence from the start. She anchored the defense with 11 saves, helping set the tone for the match.

Emily Krantz got things rolling early, finding the back of the net. Kinsey Kaul followed it up with another goal, and Olivia Randall closed the door with two goals of her own to seal the victory.

Just as important was the defensive effort, as Jaidyn Rethman, Sylvie Johnson, Lexi Ittner, Stella Frantz, Olivia Randall, Olivia Horwath, Cadence Raymond, and Zoe Ecker locked things down and kept the Dukes in check all game long.

A complete team win for the Lady Vikings.

Stats:
• Olivia Randall — 2 goals
• Emily Krantz — 1 goal, 1 assist
• Kinsey Kaul — 1 goal
• Eve Schicht — 1 assist
• Olivia Horwath — 1 assist
• Kaydence Walsh — 11 saves, win in goal

Go Vikings 💙

The long-awaited Nite Trax Invitational was held on Friday where the Boys and Girls Varsity Track and Field teams braved the cold weather for an amazing meet! The girls team took 6th place overall while the boys team won their THIRD Nite Trax title in a row! Also, shoutout to Boston who was voted Most Valuable Track Athlete of the meet. The following athletes earned top-3 podium finishes in their events: For the boys: Jamison Pelt (1st place 100m dash (PR), 1st place long jump, 3rd place high jump) Kam Reynolds (2nd place 100m dash, (PR)) Boston Streng Beougher (1st place 200m, 2nd place 400m) Hunter Albrecht (1st place 300m hurdles) Garrett Zwingman (2nd place 300m hurdles) Ryder Stipanovich (1st place 800m) Murphy Wagner (2nd place 800m, 2nd place 1600m) Spencer Dammann (3rd place 1600m, 1st place 3200m) Hunter Holly (3rd place pole vault) 4x100m relay 1st place (Zwingman, Streng Beougher, Pelt, Reynolds) 4x200m relay 2nd place (Krantz, Zwingman, Albrecht, Murphy) 4x400m relay 1st place (Zwingman, Hare, Stipanovich, Streng Beougher) *Big EQ (early qualifier) time for the State Finals!! 4x800m relay 1st place (Booth, Wagner, Rodriguez, Stipanovich) For the ladies: Jadyn Hartley (3rd place 100m) Mackenzie Powell (1st place 40m, PR!) Aubrey Hare (2nd place 300m hurdles) 4x100m 2nd place (Frantz, Newman, Hare, Hartley) 4x200m 3rd place (Steele, Thomas, Frantz, Powell) 4x400m relay 1st place (Hare, Hartley, Thomas, Powell) The following athletes achieved new PRs: Owen Hare (400m) Sawyer Murphy (400m) Alex Schram (3200m) Hunter Holly (110m hurdles) Gabe Barrigar (shot put, discus) William Nichols (discus) DJ Tippett-Nixon (long jump) Stella Frantz (100m) Shae Daly (400m) Emma Coven (800m) Alexis Venema (3200m) Olivia Randall (shot put) Ryan Espinoza (discus) Ellie Dunn (discus) Krislyn Thomas (long jump) The team is back in action Wednesday 5/6 when they will host the TVC Championship meet at 4pm! Come out and support our Viking athletes!💜🏃‍♀️

Varsity Soccer showed out at home tonight with a BIG 5-0 win over Alma! 🔥
Even better—goalkeeper Kaydence Walsh made her return from injury and locked it down with a shutout! Welcome back, Kaydence!
The offense was on a roll all night:
• Liv Randall – 2 goals (4 shots)
• Olivia Horwath – 1 goal, 3 assists
• Emily Krantz – 1 goal
• Kinsey Kaul – 1 goal
• Zoey Stiener – 1 assist
Defenders.- Zoey Stiener, Lexi Ittner, Zoe Ecker
Total team effort, great energy, and a fun one to watch!
Go Vikings!