1971-1972 First year as a Varsity Sport
SJHS Boys Varsity Swim – Conference Medalists 1st Year as a varsity sport 1971-1972 Record 6-5 West Central Conference Meet Finish: 3rd Place Back Row (left to right): Harold Wellman, Jeff Springer, Curt Robbins & Joe Gombosi Middle Row: Bruce Haas & Andy Huntley Front Row: Charlie Rehmann, Kim Brewbaker, Mike Butler, Bob Elliott,…
Registration for 2020 Youth Football!!
***St. Johns Youth Football OPEN REGISTRATION*** 5th and 6th Grade Football Families, I am happy to announce the opening of registration for 2020 SJ Youth Football!!! As previously mentioned, there is still a lot of uncertainty given the COVID-19 outbreak. Health and safety remain our #1 priority and we will continue to follow MHSAA and State…
Coach’s Recap – 14U Softball Games 5 and 6
(Featured photo: Bella Sharick) Game 1 – SJ 5 Owosso 4 Maddy Robinson had 2 hits, 2 RBI, 2 stolen bases and scored 2 runs to lead SJ to a close 5-4 win over Owosso. Kennedy Larrison also had 2 hits and Madison Helms had a triple and scored a run for SJ. Kate…
***SJ YOUTH FOOTBALL UPDATE***
SJYAA Football Families, Given the uncertainty of the COVID-19 outbreak 2020 Youth Football signups were initially postponed. As we continue to move forward it appears that things are trending in the right direction and I am hopeful we will be able to hit the gridiron this fall! Please be assured that safety is always held in…
We Will Play Baseball and Softball This Summer!
SJYBA Parents, With the news from the State of Michigan that the stay at home order has been lifted in our area, the SJYBA Board has voted and decided that we will play baseball and softball this summer. We will be working closely with the coaches and discuss the safety measures that are needed…
COVID-19 Baseball and Softball update!
Given the uncertainty of the COVID-19 outbreak at this time and the May 15th extension of the social distancing by Governor Whitmer, were still taking a wait and see approach to the season and will continue to communicate as we hear more from our sponsoring association, MMPL, CDC and the guidance of the State…
2019-2020 Boys Swim & Dive Banquet
The boys 2019 – 2020 Boys Swim and Dive season was cut just short, without a chance to see diver Samuel Hudgens compete in the State Meet or a chance to complete the season with the Awards Banquet. Thanks to Coach’s Brewbaker, Childers, Sperry and Smith we all get an inside look at their…
Sports Essay – Addie Somers (18)
Hi, my name is Addie Somers and I am/was a cross country and track runner for SJ high school. My story starts all the way back to 9th grade. My first year I was extremely successful in XC, was second on the team, made it to states with the team. Right after my season…
LSJ All Area Team Selections – Redwing Spring Athletes
Congratulations to the Redwing spring athletes selected to Lansing State Journal All Area Teams! (Click titles for LSJ links) Photo Credit: Josh Ortman, Ortman Productions. See all the pictures from St. Johns Sports and Events at: https://www.ortmanproduction.com/stjohnshighschool Girls Lacrosse Eden Peele – Dream Team Ava Casler – All Area Baseball Austin Beals – All Area…
LSJ All Area Team Selections – Redwing Winter Athletes
Congratulations to the Redwing Winter athletes selected to Lansing State Journal All Area Teams! (Click titles for LSJ links) Photo Credit: Josh Ortman, Ortman Productions. See all the pictures from St. Johns Sports and Events at: https://www.ortmanproduction.com/stjohnshighschool Boys Wrestling Dream Team – Donovan Quinn Girls Wrestling Dream Team – Olivia Pettigrew All Area – Lori…
Varsity Girls Tennis vs Grand Ledge 4/8/26
Redwings 2 Comets 6 4/7/26 @SJHS Singles: No. 1 – Taylor Pung, Grand Ledge def. Emersyn Sturgis, St. Johns, 6-1 , 4-6 , 10-5 ; No. 2 – Callie Morrison, St. Johns def. Allison Mead, Grand Ledge, 6-1 , 6-3 , -; No. 3 – Harshini Meenakshi Sundarum, Grand Ledge def. Morgan Klaver, St.…
More Redwing News
Redwings vs Panthers – Varsity Swim/Dive 1/29/26
Varsity Swim/Dive vs DeWitt 1/29/26 @SJHS Redwings 56 Panthers 128 RESULTS
The Boys are Back
The Boys are Back By Dan Ward Photo links below Turn up the Dropkick Murphys and clear some space, because the boys were back—and they weren’t there for a quiet goodbye. Senior Night for the St. Johns Redwings wrestling team was about grit, pride, and one final regular-season battle on their home mat. This…
Varsity Wrestling host Dual (Williamston/St. Louis) 1/21/26
Wrestling Duals at SJHS 1/21/26 St. Johns 45 Williamston 36 St. Johns 14 St. Louis 57 Click for Full Results
Earning It By Dan Ward – Wrestling Recap
Earning It By Dan Ward “The only thing you deserve is what you earn,” says Iowa wrestling coach Tom Brands. “I don’t want to be better than anyone else; I want to be better than I was yesterday,” echoes Penn State coach Cael Sanderson. From the leaders of two of the most successful programs…
LSJ All Area Team Selections – Redwing Fall Athletes
Congratulations to the Redwing fall athletes selected to Lansing State Journal All Area Teams! (Click titles for LSJ links) Photo Credit: Josh Ortman, Ortman Productions. See all the pictures from St. Johns Sports and Events at: https://www.ortmanproduction.com/stjohnshighschool Football Bryce Pratl – WR All Area Jackson Armstrong – OL All Area Gavin Moreno – OL All…
Back in Black (and Red) – Wrestling Recap
Back in Black (and Red) By Dan Ward After a winter break filled with rest, rehab, and giving sore muscles a chance to finally forgive, the Redwings wrestling team is back in black. The black-and-red gear is out again, bodies are feeling healthier, and the extra two-pound weight allowance isn’t hurting anyone’s feelings as…
Redwings vs Everett – Boys Swim/Dive 1/6/26
Redwings vs Everett 1/6/26 @SJHS Results PDF
This One’s For The Girls – Wrestling Recap
This One’s For The Girls By Dan Ward “I strongly believe all girls should wrestle, or at the very least give wrestling a try. I know what the sport did for me mentally, physically, and emotionally and I believe every girl can benefit from such experiences the sport gives you.” — Helen Maroulis (Olympic…
Remember the Names By Dan Ward This is ten percent luck Twenty percent skill Fifteen percent concentrated power of will Five percent pleasure Fifty percent…
𝐀𝐥𝐥 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐭 By Dan Ward “You don’t get here by accident.” That’s what I told our two state qualifiers, Donovan Quinn and Olivia Pettigrew. In…
Heroes By Dan Ward “Oh, we can beat them for ever and ever Then we could be heroes Just for one day.” – David Bowie…
