JV wins its 13th game in a row! with two more victories tonight against Heritage, 6-2 and 11-1. In game 1, Stoney started on the bump, pitching 4.0 innings, striking out 11. Gebauer closed the game striking out 5. In game 2, Darabos started, pitching 4.0 innings, striking out 7. Murphy closed the game, striking out 2. Ray caught the first game. Carter caught the second game.
The bats were on 🔥, with 4 HOME RUNS on the evening. Stoney hit 2 homers, Gebauer hit one, and Murphy hit one. Other offensive leaders were Habina/Toner/Ray/Smith/Carter with 2 hits each. Bauer and Darabos each collected a hit.
JV plays tomorrow vs Davison.
Last night, the Girls Varsity Track and Field team took on a home tri-meet versus John Glenn and Alma where the girls were victorious over both teams! 🥇
Individuals placing in the top-three scoring positions include:
Stella Franz (2nd place 100m)
Mackenzie Powell (1st place 200m)
Jadyn Hartley (1st place 400m)
Aubrey Hare (1st place 100m hurdles and 300m hurdles)
Olivia Randall (1st place shot put)
Ryan Espinoza (1st place discus)
Sophia Burns (2nd place discus)
Haven Rohde (3rd place high jump)
4x100m relay - 1st place (Newman, Powell, Hare, Hartley)
4x200m relay - 1st place (Frantz, Newman, Hartley, Powell)
Athletes with PRs include:
Krisyln Thomas (100m, 400m)
Emma Coven (1600m)
Alexis Venema (1600m)
Souleen Mizoory (shot put, discus)
*Special shoutout to Shae Daly for trying not one but TWO brand new events yesterday with her debut in the pole vault and 300m hurdles!
We also had the opportunity to honor our senior athletes and celebrate their accomplishments during our Senior Recognition presentation. THANK YOU SENIORS!💜
The Vikings added 2 more wins Tuesday vs the Birch Run Panthers.
Jaxon Hartley hit a GRAND SLAM, finishing with five RBIs, three walks and two runs to lead Swan Valley to the nonconference win in Game 1, 11-1. Jackson Gebauer and Nolan Selasky added two hits each, with Gebauer collecting two RBIs and two runs. Selasky and Jack Lagan scored three runs each, with Lagan drawing three walks. Braden Ray earned the win, striking out seven in five innings.
Hartley had another big game at the plate in Game 2, with two doubles and three RBIs. Lagan finished with two doubles, a triple, two RBIs, three runs and two walks for the Vikings, while Kam Reynolds added two hits and two runs. Brady Stephens and Aiden Lafond drove in two runs each. Beckett Goldensoph struck out five in six innings, allowing three hits and no earned runs to earn the win for the 18-2 Vikings.
Swan Valley Varsity Baseball would like to send a huge THANK YOU to MR. JIM FRIES of JFries Heating & Cooling for donating our brand new Nike home and away jerseys this year! Jim Fries is a Swan Valley Alumni and a member of the first and only (so far!) SV Baseball State Champion team in 2001. The boys love their new look! As they say…. “Look good, play good”! Viking Pride! 💜💪
JV baseball improved to 16-1 with two wins over Birch Run tonight, 20-0 and 13-3. Habina threw two scoreless innings, striking out 4. Tracy came in relief, striking out all three batters.
In the second game, Jackson threw all five innings, striking out 7. Ray caught both games, throwing out one runner.
Offensive leaders were Bauer (4H, 3RBI), Smith (3H, 3RBI), and Gebauer (3H, 2RBI). Toner, Darabos, Ray and Habina had two hits each, and Farr, Carter, Jackson, and Tracy each collected a hit.
JV hosts Heritage on Thursday.
Congratulations to Swan Valley Senior Hunter Albrecht for signing his letter of intent to compete in men's track next year at SVSU. While running track collegiately, Hunter will be pursing the nursing program.
Viking Country is proud of you Hunter! Good luck!
Viking Pride!
Viking Country is proud of you Hunter! Good luck!
Viking Pride!
VIKING ATHLETE OF THE WEEK (WEEK of April 13th and 20th)...
Swan Valley Athletics is honoring 3 Viking Athletes of the Week from the last two weeks. Congratulations to Fischer Stoney (JV Baseball), Quinn Darabos (JV Baseball), and Olivia Horwath (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:
"Our talented Sophomore has been putting up big numbers on the baseball field this season. He has been the centerpiece of an offense that is hitting .424 and has a .584 OBP. He led the team into Freeland, where JV came out with two victories. On Saturday, JV traveled to Seaholm, where Fischer hit his second home run of the season, this time it was a 3-run bomb. Fischer has an impressive .571 batting average, has two home runs on the season, leads the team in RBI's with 12, and leads the team with 11 stolen bases."
"Quinn displayed a lot of qualities we look for in a great teammate. While our big lefty hurler contributes much during the game, Quinn took himself out of a game last week so that his teammates could play. That was a big reminder for us that these athletes aren't just about individual accomplishments. They care about their teammates. Quinn is batting .300 with 8 RBI's. On the mound, he is one of JV's top starting pitchers, eating up 7.2 innings, and striking out 11."
"From the moment Olivia joined the Varsity soccer team her junior year, she made an immediate impact. It didn’t take long for her teammates to recognize her leadership, voting her as a team captain a role she has proudly embraced ever since. Olivia defines what it means to be a team-first player. When asked what position she preferred, her answer was simple: 'Wherever the team needs me, Coach.' That selfless mindset has made her an essential part of the program and a trusted leader on and off the field. She has played a key role in developing her teammates, helping build both their skills and the strong chemistry that drives the team’s success. Olivia Horwath sets the standard for leadership, demonstrating dedication, selflessness, and discipline in everything she does. She balances her commitment to her team with excellence in the classroom, maintaining a perfect 4.0 GPA. Congratulations, Olivia, on being named Student-Athlete of the Week!"
Viking Pride!
Swan Valley Athletics is honoring 3 Viking Athletes of the Week from the last two weeks. Congratulations to Fischer Stoney (JV Baseball), Quinn Darabos (JV Baseball), and Olivia Horwath (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:
"Our talented Sophomore has been putting up big numbers on the baseball field this season. He has been the centerpiece of an offense that is hitting .424 and has a .584 OBP. He led the team into Freeland, where JV came out with two victories. On Saturday, JV traveled to Seaholm, where Fischer hit his second home run of the season, this time it was a 3-run bomb. Fischer has an impressive .571 batting average, has two home runs on the season, leads the team in RBI's with 12, and leads the team with 11 stolen bases."
"Quinn displayed a lot of qualities we look for in a great teammate. While our big lefty hurler contributes much during the game, Quinn took himself out of a game last week so that his teammates could play. That was a big reminder for us that these athletes aren't just about individual accomplishments. They care about their teammates. Quinn is batting .300 with 8 RBI's. On the mound, he is one of JV's top starting pitchers, eating up 7.2 innings, and striking out 11."
"From the moment Olivia joined the Varsity soccer team her junior year, she made an immediate impact. It didn’t take long for her teammates to recognize her leadership, voting her as a team captain a role she has proudly embraced ever since. Olivia defines what it means to be a team-first player. When asked what position she preferred, her answer was simple: 'Wherever the team needs me, Coach.' That selfless mindset has made her an essential part of the program and a trusted leader on and off the field. She has played a key role in developing her teammates, helping build both their skills and the strong chemistry that drives the team’s success. Olivia Horwath sets the standard for leadership, demonstrating dedication, selflessness, and discipline in everything she does. She balances her commitment to her team with excellence in the classroom, maintaining a perfect 4.0 GPA. Congratulations, Olivia, on being named Student-Athlete of the Week!"
Viking Pride!
To our incredible Swan Valley School District bus drivers—thank you for being the first friendly face our students see each morning and the last one sending them home safely each day. Your patience, dedication, and care keep our Vikings rolling strong, no matter the weather or the miles. We appreciate you today and every day for the vital role you play in our school family! 🚌💜
A small group of track athletes traveled to Romeo HS on Friday for the Elite 1600m sections at the Barnyard Invitational. The following athletes walked out with a new PR in the event!
Aubrey Hare 5:42.40
Elijah Booth 5:08.35
Jaden Rodriguez 4:39
Murphy Wagner 4:27.93 (placing 3rd in the Silver Showcase division)
The Viking track and field teams are back in action this week with our first home meet of the season Wednesday 4/29 at 4 pm! We will also be doing a special recognition for our senior athletes that night at 4:15 pm. Please come out and support!
Swan Valley Varsity baseball competed in the Grandville Invitational Saturday. They shut out Holt 7-0 in a semifinal and Mattawan 9-0 in the final to claim the Grandville Tourney title. In the championship game, Jaxon Hartley threw a complete-game two-hitter against Mattawan, ranked eighth in the state in Division 1. Hartley struck out 13 with no walks, throwing 84 pitches. Hartley also starred at the plate with three hits and a run, while Fischer Stoney smashed a three-run homer for his first varsity hit. Brady Stephens added two hits and three RBIs, with Jack Lagan and Chas Malacos scoring two runs each. Stephens starred in the semifinal win over Holt, hitting his third homer of the week and scoring two runs. Stephens also struck out 11 and allowed one hit in five innings for the win. Jamison Pelt struck out three in one inning, with Braden Ray striking out two in the seventh. Jackson Gebauer added two hits and two runs.
The Vikings take on Birch Run at home, Tuesday 4/29 starting at 4:00.
¡Hola familias!
Are you ready to trade the classroom for the Caribbean?
We are officially in the enrollment phase for our June 2027 adventure to Puerto Rico, and I don’t want you to miss out! If you’ve been waiting for the right moment to sign up, this is it: enroll by April 30th to take advantage of current pricing and save on your trip!
¡Vámonos! We have an incredible itinerary planned with EF Tours. This isn’t just a vacation; it’s a front-row seat to some of the most beautiful and historic spots in the world. We’re going to be doing it all:
Exploring History: Walking through the colorful streets of Old San Juan and visiting the massive El Morro UNESCO World Heritage site.
Island Adventures: Snorkeling in crystal-clear waters and hiking through the lush El Yunque Rainforest to see the waterfalls.
Local Culture: Taking Bomba and Salsa dance lessons right on the beach and visiting a local horse farm at Hacienda 8A.
Pure Magic: Kayaking at night in a bioluminescent bay to see the water glow!
Don’t let this opportunity slip away. To lock in your spot and the current savings, simply scan the QR code on the attached flyer or follow the link below to register.
Hasta pronto,
Mr. E
Are you ready to trade the classroom for the Caribbean?
We are officially in the enrollment phase for our June 2027 adventure to Puerto Rico, and I don’t want you to miss out! If you’ve been waiting for the right moment to sign up, this is it: enroll by April 30th to take advantage of current pricing and save on your trip!
¡Vámonos! We have an incredible itinerary planned with EF Tours. This isn’t just a vacation; it’s a front-row seat to some of the most beautiful and historic spots in the world. We’re going to be doing it all:
Exploring History: Walking through the colorful streets of Old San Juan and visiting the massive El Morro UNESCO World Heritage site.
Island Adventures: Snorkeling in crystal-clear waters and hiking through the lush El Yunque Rainforest to see the waterfalls.
Local Culture: Taking Bomba and Salsa dance lessons right on the beach and visiting a local horse farm at Hacienda 8A.
Pure Magic: Kayaking at night in a bioluminescent bay to see the water glow!
Don’t let this opportunity slip away. To lock in your spot and the current savings, simply scan the QR code on the attached flyer or follow the link below to register.
Hasta pronto,
Mr. E
JV baseball improved their record to 14-1 with two victories over MLS tonight, 10-1 and 12-1. Gebauer (4.0IP, 8K, 0 ER) started game 1, and Tracy (1.0IP, 0 ER) pitched in relief. Ray caught, throwing out one runner stealing. In game two, Jackson started (3.0IP, 5K, 0 ER) and Murphy closed (2.0IP, 2K, 1 ER). Carter caught.
Offensive leaders were Habina (5H), Ray (4H), Farr (3H), Darabos/Bauer/Smith had 2H each, and Toner/Stoney had one hit each.
JV travels to Birch Run on Tuesday.
Last night was a beautiful night for baseball and for the Vikings to gain 2 more wins bringing their record to 14-2.
Brady Stephens had a day! In the game one 16-0 win, Stephens pitched all 3 innings striking out 4 and allowing just one hit. In the second inning Stephens blasted a 3-run home run over the right field fence!
Chaz Malacos came up big for the Vikings as well with 3 hits, including a double and 4 RBIs.
Other offensive contributors were;
Braden Ray- 1 hit, 2 RBIs, Kam Reynolds - 1 hit, Jaxon Hartley- 1 hit, 2 RBIs, Keller Bedford- 1 hit, Jackson Gebauer- 1 hit, Aiden LaFond- 1 hit, & Nolan Selasky- 1 hit.
In the 12-4 game two win, Beckett Goldensoph took the mound for the first 4 innings, striking out 3 w/ 3 earned runs. LaFond came in in relief for the final 3 innings with 5 strikeouts and allowing zero hits and zero earned runs.
Offensive effort included; Goldensoph leading the team with 2 hits and 3 RBIs, with Reynolds collecting 2 hits and 2 RBIs. Other hits: Jack Lagan- 1 hit, 1 RBI, Stephens- 1 hit, 2 RBIs, Mikey Gerard- I hit, 1 RBI, Gebauer- 1 hit, 2 RBI, Braden Ray- 1 hit, & Bedford- 1 hit.
The Vikings travel to the Grandville Invitational this Saturday! Go Vikings!
Happy Administrative Professionals Day to our incredible Viking secretaries across the entire district! 💜🤍
Thank you for answering all the phone calls, solving all the mysteries, finding all the missing forms, calming all the chaos, and somehow keeping the copy machines working (which may be your most impressive skill of all). You are the unofficial tech support, calendar coordinators, problem-solvers, student helpers, parent greeters, and the friendly faces that keep our Viking schools running every single day.
Honestly, if schools ran on coffee, kindness, and miracles… you’d still be doing most of the work. ☕📎
We appreciate you more than words can say—thank you for everything you do for our Viking family!
Thank you for answering all the phone calls, solving all the mysteries, finding all the missing forms, calming all the chaos, and somehow keeping the copy machines working (which may be your most impressive skill of all). You are the unofficial tech support, calendar coordinators, problem-solvers, student helpers, parent greeters, and the friendly faces that keep our Viking schools running every single day.
Honestly, if schools ran on coffee, kindness, and miracles… you’d still be doing most of the work. ☕📎
We appreciate you more than words can say—thank you for everything you do for our Viking family!
JV baseball added two more wins tonight against Alma, 9-3 and 7-1. Stoney pitched a complete game 1, striking out 9. Darabos took the win in game 2, striking out 4, and Gebauer pitched two innings in relief, striking out 3. Ray caught both games.
Offensive leaders were Gebauer, Stoney, Carter and Darabos with 3 hits each. Toner, Bauer, Smith, and Murphy had two hits each. Tracy also contributed a hit.
Next up is a home game vs MLS Friday
VIKING ATHLETE OF THE WEEK (WEEK of April 13th)...
Swan Valley Athletics is honoring 4 Viking Athletes of the Week from last week. Congratulations to Byron Wilson (Varsity Boys Lacrosse), Max Miller (Varsity Boys Lacrosse), Olivia Randall (Varsity Girls Soccer and Track), and Izzy Coffel (Varsity Softball) 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:
"Byron is a team captain and continues to show the leadership on and off the field for our Lacrosse team. Scored 3 goals to lead us to victory vs John Glenn on 4-14. His attitude and effort is hands down one of the best players I have had in 30+ years of coaching. He continues to lead this team in the right direction."
"Max was a leading force for the lacrosse team this week. Our leading goal scorer put in another 13 this week to lead us to victory over John Glenn twice and 3 more wins in our home showcase to lead us, bringing home the North South Showcase trophy for the first time ever. Max is a captain and shows why on the game field and practice field. Brings 120% to everything he does. None can lead a team better then he can and he has led us to 8-2 start which is the best start of Wolves Lacrosse that I can find."
"As if two sports wasn't enough, Liv is competing in 3 sports. To make it more impressive? She's excelling in all three of them. To do what she's doing is nothing short of amazing. She went all the way to Nebraska and came home with a first place finish and qualified for the World's meet in South Africa. To make it even better? She's an amazing kid! "
"Izzy demonstrates what hard work and heart is all about. She excels in the classroom, softball field and the powerlifting platform. She competed her heart out and came home with a 3rd place finish at a National powerlifting meet and qualified for the world's competition in South Africa. Way to represent Swan Valley Izzy!"
"Izzy is a standout shortstop, she is one of our anchors defensively with great range, and a strong arm. At the plate this week, against rival Freeland, she went 4-7 providing some great quality at bats. She also proved her strength beyond softball, traveling to Nebraska and placing 3rd in the nation in powerlifting—a testament to her all-around athleticism and drive."
Viking Pride!
Viking Pride!
Swan Valley Athletics is honoring 4 Viking Athletes of the Week from last week. Congratulations to Byron Wilson (Varsity Boys Lacrosse), Max Miller (Varsity Boys Lacrosse), Olivia Randall (Varsity Girls Soccer and Track), and Izzy Coffel (Varsity Softball) 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:
"Byron is a team captain and continues to show the leadership on and off the field for our Lacrosse team. Scored 3 goals to lead us to victory vs John Glenn on 4-14. His attitude and effort is hands down one of the best players I have had in 30+ years of coaching. He continues to lead this team in the right direction."
"Max was a leading force for the lacrosse team this week. Our leading goal scorer put in another 13 this week to lead us to victory over John Glenn twice and 3 more wins in our home showcase to lead us, bringing home the North South Showcase trophy for the first time ever. Max is a captain and shows why on the game field and practice field. Brings 120% to everything he does. None can lead a team better then he can and he has led us to 8-2 start which is the best start of Wolves Lacrosse that I can find."
"As if two sports wasn't enough, Liv is competing in 3 sports. To make it more impressive? She's excelling in all three of them. To do what she's doing is nothing short of amazing. She went all the way to Nebraska and came home with a first place finish and qualified for the World's meet in South Africa. To make it even better? She's an amazing kid! "
"Izzy demonstrates what hard work and heart is all about. She excels in the classroom, softball field and the powerlifting platform. She competed her heart out and came home with a 3rd place finish at a National powerlifting meet and qualified for the world's competition in South Africa. Way to represent Swan Valley Izzy!"
"Izzy is a standout shortstop, she is one of our anchors defensively with great range, and a strong arm. At the plate this week, against rival Freeland, she went 4-7 providing some great quality at bats. She also proved her strength beyond softball, traveling to Nebraska and placing 3rd in the nation in powerlifting—a testament to her all-around athleticism and drive."
Viking Pride!
Viking Pride!
JV baseball improved their record to 10-1 with two wins at Seaholm Saturday, 14-10 and 12-2. In the first game, Bedford started and was relieved by Jackson (W), Tracy and Gebauer. Ray caught, catching one runner stealing. In the nightcap, Darabos started (W), and Smith and Ray came in in relief. Ray, Carter caught.
Offensive leaders were Stoney with a 3-run home run, another double and 4RBIs. Bauer collected 5 hits and 5 RBIs on the night. Gebauer hit a 2-run home run, had two additional hits and collected 3RBIs. Ray had 3H, 1RBI, Smith had 3H, 1RBI, Darabos had 2H, 4 RBIs, Tracy had 2H, 2RBI, and Toner and Habina each had a hit.
JV Vikings had 15 stolen bases on the evening.
Next up is @ Alma on Tuesday.
Congrats goes out to Swan Valley High School student-athletes Izzy Coffel and Olivia Randall for their accomplishments in the High School Nationals Powerlifting Competition this weekend. Izzy took 3rd and Olivia placed 1st in their respective weight classes.
Hard work pays off ladies!
Viking Pride!
What a FUN day at Seaholm High School! We ended up with a split, but got to enjoy some great baseball with fantastic offense and defense all day.
In game one, Jamison Pelt took the mound first pitching 2 1/3 innings, with Jaxon Hartley coming to finish the final 4 1/3 innings, earning the win. Hartley had 8 strikeouts and 0 earned runs in the effort.
Leading the offense was Kam Reynolds with 2 hits and 2 RBIs. Aiden LaFond had one hit & 2 RBIs as well. Brady Stephens & Jackson Gebauer each contributed to the 8-5 win with one hit each.
In game two the Vikings fell short with a 6-5 loss in the final inning.
Cooper Habina was the starting pitcher lasting 3 innings. Aiden LaFond came in in relief to finish the game.
The bats came out hot with Brady Stephens and Jaxon Hartley hitting back to back 🤩 HOME RUNS 🤩 in the first inning. Stephens led the team with 3 RBIs. Also collecting hits in game two were Jack Lagan, Reynolds, LaFond, Malacos, & Selasky.
Next up: Doubleheader at home vs Alma starting @ 4:00 on Tuesday 21st.
Last night, the Vikings took on the Tawas Area Braves and collected two more wins bringing their record to 11-1.
Beckett Goldensoph earned the win in game one, with 5 innings pitched, striking out 6 with no earned runs.
Jack Lagan hit a solo HOME RUN over the left field fence early in the game to fire up the offense! 💪⚾️
Hits by Aiden LaFond & Keegan Toner,
and RBIs from Gavin Grandy & Keller Bedford all contributed to the big 12-1 win!
In game two, Joe Bryce took the mound and earned the win in 3 innings with no earned runs. A. LaFond & Jackson Gebauer led the team in hits with Gebauer knocking in 3 RBIs and Cooper Habina & Bedford knocking in two runs each for the 17-1 victory.
The Vikings head down to Seaholm High School today for a doubleheader starting at 11:00. Let’s get 2 more boys!
