The girls wrestling team continued its outstanding season by winning the first ever awarded girls district championship. The Saxons took home the hardware this weekend as it hosted a district meet.
The girls scored 171.5 point, beating out second place Plainwell and Thornapple Kellogg, which both had 126. The Saxons even scored 30 points more than any of the other seven district championship teams throughout the state!
Also, 11 girls qualified for individual regionals next Sunday. Earning individual district championships in their weight classes were Riley Furrow, Dez Mathis and Ashlyn Bailey.
The team heads to Portage Northern for regionals next Sunday.
The girls scored 171.5 point, beating out second place Plainwell and Thornapple Kellogg, which both had 126. The Saxons even scored 30 points more than any of the other seven district championship teams throughout the state!
Also, 11 girls qualified for individual regionals next Sunday. Earning individual district championships in their weight classes were Riley Furrow, Dez Mathis and Ashlyn Bailey.
The team heads to Portage Northern for regionals next Sunday.
It’s a great day to be a Saxon! The Hastings varsity competitive cheer team has secured its sixth consecutive I-8 Championship, completing a dominant "clean sweep" of the 2026 conference season.
Following commanding victories at both conference jamborees earlier this year, the Saxons sealed the title at the league finals hosted by Jackson Northwest, extending a reign of excellence that began in 2021.
The team has a week to prepare for postseason tournaments heading into Districts at Gull Lake on Saturday, February 21.
The JV team wrapped up their season last night landing in second place over Harper Creek.
Following commanding victories at both conference jamborees earlier this year, the Saxons sealed the title at the league finals hosted by Jackson Northwest, extending a reign of excellence that began in 2021.
The team has a week to prepare for postseason tournaments heading into Districts at Gull Lake on Saturday, February 21.
The JV team wrapped up their season last night landing in second place over Harper Creek.
Congratulations to the boys wrestling team on winning a district title last night. The team traveled to Battle Creek Central where the Saxons defeated Lakeview (74-6) and Loy Norrix (64-14).
Winning two matches on the night was Hunter Sutfin, Karson Gray, Maverik Peake, Isaac Lilley, Liam Renner, Quinn Schnerre, Jace Acker, Tyce Richardson, and Ethan Hetrick. Winning one match was Josh Roberts, Brayden Ward, Logan Smith, Austin Friddle, and Reese Hammond.
The team will travel to Portage Northern next week to compete for a regional title.
Winning two matches on the night was Hunter Sutfin, Karson Gray, Maverik Peake, Isaac Lilley, Liam Renner, Quinn Schnerre, Jace Acker, Tyce Richardson, and Ethan Hetrick. Winning one match was Josh Roberts, Brayden Ward, Logan Smith, Austin Friddle, and Reese Hammond.
The team will travel to Portage Northern next week to compete for a regional title.
The Saxon girls wrestling team finished their regular season this weekend undefeated by winning the Southwest Michigan Combined League Championship.
This caps off winning eight tournaments in a row and a perfect 10-0 dual meet record. The tournament this weekend was made up of 42 schools from five different conferences.
Since most leagues don't have enough girls to host a tournament on their own, it was decided to combine girls from all five leagues in the Southwest Michigan area. The Saxons scored 178 points. Plainwell was second with 163.5.
Dez Mathis won the championship in her weight class at 120 pounds. Placing second was Riley Furrow (100), Abby Fraser (145) and Ashlynn Bailey (235). Placing third was Sara Baker (130) and Chloe Aiken (70).
The girls host 32 schools for Individual districts this Sunday at home.
This caps off winning eight tournaments in a row and a perfect 10-0 dual meet record. The tournament this weekend was made up of 42 schools from five different conferences.
Since most leagues don't have enough girls to host a tournament on their own, it was decided to combine girls from all five leagues in the Southwest Michigan area. The Saxons scored 178 points. Plainwell was second with 163.5.
Dez Mathis won the championship in her weight class at 120 pounds. Placing second was Riley Furrow (100), Abby Fraser (145) and Ashlynn Bailey (235). Placing third was Sara Baker (130) and Chloe Aiken (70).
The girls host 32 schools for Individual districts this Sunday at home.
Fans were treated to high-level basketball from some of the region’s most elite athletes (interpret that with as much sarcasm as you’d like) as teachers faced off against first responders in a charity basketball game benefiting Nolan’s service dog.
First responders handled business on the court with a 56–43 win, but teachers came out on top where it mattered most: donations, prevailing 368–245.
Huge thanks to everyone who gave their time, energy, and money to make this event such a success!
First responders handled business on the court with a 56–43 win, but teachers came out on top where it mattered most: donations, prevailing 368–245.
Huge thanks to everyone who gave their time, energy, and money to make this event such a success!
The Saxons hit the mats Wednesday night in Pennfield for the second I-8 Competitive Cheer Jamboree!
JV turned in one of their strongest performances of the season, earning 2nd place in their division with a season-high 558.40.
Varsity brought the heat after a week of hard work, delivering some of their cleanest rounds yet and finishing on top with a commanding lead of more than 60 points over second-place Pennfield.
Next stop: Jackson Northwest next Wednesday for the league finals. Varsity is chasing history as they look to complete a clean sweep and bring home their 6th straight league championship! 💙📣
JV turned in one of their strongest performances of the season, earning 2nd place in their division with a season-high 558.40.
Varsity brought the heat after a week of hard work, delivering some of their cleanest rounds yet and finishing on top with a commanding lead of more than 60 points over second-place Pennfield.
Next stop: Jackson Northwest next Wednesday for the league finals. Varsity is chasing history as they look to complete a clean sweep and bring home their 6th straight league championship! 💙📣
Thank you, seniors!
The Saxons took the mat Wednesday night at home for Senior Night. The boys hosted Marshall and Harper Creek. The Saxons started off with a 70–10 win over Marshall. Brayden Ward, Hunter Sutfin, Karson Gray, Isaac Lilley, Liam Renner, Logan Smith, Aden Armstrong, Quinn Schnerre, Jace Acker, Tyce Richardson, Ethan Hetrick, and Josh Roberts picked up wins against Marshall.
In the dual against Harper Creek, the Saxons narrowly lost 39–40. The Saxons move their record to 4–2 in the I-8 and 33–7 overall.
The girls improved their dual record to 10 wins and 0 losses with wins over Marshall, 66–12, and Harper Creek, 51–18.
Winning two matches were Riley Furrow, Bella Strimback, Morgan Casselman, Sara Baker, Autumn Mayak, Abby Fraser, and Alexia Owen.
Wrestlers want to thank the student body for the fantastic student section at last night's matches.
Seniors who were honored include Aden Armstrong, Reese Hammond, Isaac Lilley, Tyce Richardson, Alexia Owen, Chloe Aiken, Sara Baker, Ashlyn Bailey, and Dez Mathis.
The Saxons took the mat Wednesday night at home for Senior Night. The boys hosted Marshall and Harper Creek. The Saxons started off with a 70–10 win over Marshall. Brayden Ward, Hunter Sutfin, Karson Gray, Isaac Lilley, Liam Renner, Logan Smith, Aden Armstrong, Quinn Schnerre, Jace Acker, Tyce Richardson, Ethan Hetrick, and Josh Roberts picked up wins against Marshall.
In the dual against Harper Creek, the Saxons narrowly lost 39–40. The Saxons move their record to 4–2 in the I-8 and 33–7 overall.
The girls improved their dual record to 10 wins and 0 losses with wins over Marshall, 66–12, and Harper Creek, 51–18.
Winning two matches were Riley Furrow, Bella Strimback, Morgan Casselman, Sara Baker, Autumn Mayak, Abby Fraser, and Alexia Owen.
Wrestlers want to thank the student body for the fantastic student section at last night's matches.
Seniors who were honored include Aden Armstrong, Reese Hammond, Isaac Lilley, Tyce Richardson, Alexia Owen, Chloe Aiken, Sara Baker, Ashlyn Bailey, and Dez Mathis.
A huge thank you to Amergy Disposal and Velo Law for their generous donations that allowed the Hastings Middle School wrestling program to purchase a scale for the team!
Having a dedicated scale helps our athletes monitor their weight safely and consistently, making practices and competitions run much more smoothly.
We are especially excited to see the continued growth of the Middle School girls' wrestling program. In just two years, we have grown from only a few girls on the team to more than 15 wrestlers, and the momentum keeps building.
Community support like this makes a real difference for our student-athletes. Thank you!
Having a dedicated scale helps our athletes monitor their weight safely and consistently, making practices and competitions run much more smoothly.
We are especially excited to see the continued growth of the Middle School girls' wrestling program. In just two years, we have grown from only a few girls on the team to more than 15 wrestlers, and the momentum keeps building.
Community support like this makes a real difference for our student-athletes. Thank you!
Dez Mathis accomplished a huge milestone this weekend by earning her 100th career win, becoming the first female wrestler in Hastings history to reach that mark!
Along with Dez, the girls wrestling team won their sixth tournament in a row when they hosted 15 other schools at home. The Saxons scored 167.5 points. Thornapple-Kellogg was a distant second place with 127 points.
Champions in their weight classes included Nani Farell, Abby Fraser and Ashlyn Bailey. Placing second were Riley Furrow, Morgan Casselman, Dez Mathis, Sara Baker, London Hammond, Autumn Mayak and Alexia Owen.
Along with Dez, the girls wrestling team won their sixth tournament in a row when they hosted 15 other schools at home. The Saxons scored 167.5 points. Thornapple-Kellogg was a distant second place with 127 points.
Champions in their weight classes included Nani Farell, Abby Fraser and Ashlyn Bailey. Placing second were Riley Furrow, Morgan Casselman, Dez Mathis, Sara Baker, London Hammond, Autumn Mayak and Alexia Owen.
An update on our schedule for tomorrow (January 23): The CERC will remain closed with daycare maintaining normal hours. We will make a determination on athletic events during the course of the day Friday.
Congrats to Carter, one of our eighth graders, on qualifying for the MISCA State Meet! 🏊♂️ He earned his spot with a 28.20 in the 50-yard freestyle during a dual meet against Lakeview.
📸 By Dan Goggins
📸 By Dan Goggins
We would like to extend our sincere thanks to the Jordan Mulder Agency of Farm Bureau Insurance for generously gifting our district an AED (Automated External Defibrillator). Equipment like this plays a critical role in emergency preparedness and helps ensure the safety and well-being of our students, staff, and visitors. We are truly grateful!
Some of our student athletes made the trip to our local McDonald's to collect money raised during October 21's McDonald's High School Sports Digital Fundraising Day.
The Hastings McDonald's donated 20 percent of digital sales from that day to our athletic department. It turned out to be a great success for our Hastings Saxons.
We received a check in the amount of $543.12! Thanks to all who participated in this event. And thank you McDonald's for your support of Saxon athletics.
The Hastings McDonald's donated 20 percent of digital sales from that day to our athletic department. It turned out to be a great success for our Hastings Saxons.
We received a check in the amount of $543.12! Thanks to all who participated in this event. And thank you McDonald's for your support of Saxon athletics.
The Saxon wrestling team is now three-time champs at Mt. Pleasant’s Coca-Cola Classic tournament. The team had a great day over the weekend, going 5-0 against Montabella, Clare, Mt. Pleasant, Shepherd, and Charlotte.
Hunter Sutfin, Reyd Zoerman, Liam Renner, Jace Acker, Austin Friddle, and Ethan Hetrick all went undefeated 5-0 on the day.
Great work Saxons!
Hunter Sutfin, Reyd Zoerman, Liam Renner, Jace Acker, Austin Friddle, and Ethan Hetrick all went undefeated 5-0 on the day.
Great work Saxons!
The I-8 Conference volleyball awards were announced last night at the banquet, and we are proud to celebrate our outstanding athletes!
Congratulations to Hannah on being named First Team All-Conference and Bella for earning All-Conference Honorable Mention!
And a big round of applause for our academic all-conference honorees: Josalyn, Gabryella, Kyla and Riley. Your hard work on and off the court really paid off! 💛💙
Congratulations to Hannah on being named First Team All-Conference and Bella for earning All-Conference Honorable Mention!
And a big round of applause for our academic all-conference honorees: Josalyn, Gabryella, Kyla and Riley. Your hard work on and off the court really paid off! 💛💙
The Hastings Saxon cross country teams wrapped up their regular season with outstanding performances at the Barry County Championships, held yesterday at Lakewood High School.
The girls’ team earned an impressive second-place finish, led by county champion Caroline. She was followed by Emerson, who placed 7th and earned first team all-county honors, and Chloe, who finished 14th to secure a spot on the second team all-county.
The boys’ team finished fourth overall, highlighted by Caleb’s 13th-place finish, earning him second team all-county recognition.
Several runners capped off their seasons with new personal records, including Emerson, Chloe, Alyssa, Maddie, Brynn, Sucel, Caleb, Josh, and Dakota.
Season-best times were also recorded by Alexa and Lakaya.
Congratulations to all the Saxon runners on a fantastic season! Good luck to Caroline at the state meet!🏃♀️🏃♂️💛💙
The girls’ team earned an impressive second-place finish, led by county champion Caroline. She was followed by Emerson, who placed 7th and earned first team all-county honors, and Chloe, who finished 14th to secure a spot on the second team all-county.
The boys’ team finished fourth overall, highlighted by Caleb’s 13th-place finish, earning him second team all-county recognition.
Several runners capped off their seasons with new personal records, including Emerson, Chloe, Alyssa, Maddie, Brynn, Sucel, Caleb, Josh, and Dakota.
Season-best times were also recorded by Alexa and Lakaya.
Congratulations to all the Saxon runners on a fantastic season! Good luck to Caroline at the state meet!🏃♀️🏃♂️💛💙
After an impressive fourth-place finish at the regional meet held at South Christian High School on Saturday, Caroline has once again qualified for the state meet! She’ll compete this weekend at Michigan International Speedway.
Good luck, Caroline!
Good luck, Caroline!
One last regular season game tonight! Come out and support the Saxons as they take on Wayland for Senior Night. Join us as we celebrate and honor our seniors who have given years of dedication, hard work, and leadership to the program.
It will be a busy day of homecoming festivities today, capped off with a BIG game against Harper Creek. Go Saxons!
Saxon cross country had a strong showing at the Portage Invitational over the weekend, one of the largest meets in the state. Caroline led the way with an impressive 4th-place finish, clocking in at 18:30. Ryan Harris and Josh Roberts also recorded personal bests. Overall, it was a great performance by the team!
