Here is a list of the top performers in high school sports from the Battle Creek Enquirer-area for the week of April 28-May 3
Our weekly top performers list and athlete of the week nominees are compiled courtesy of information provided to The Battle Creek Enquirer by coaches
athletic directors or team statisticians through emails or mentioning @bcesports in game results and highlights posted to Facebook
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Ryan Pejakovich of the Climax-Scotts boys golf team had a hole in one during a match at Cedar Creek Golf Club on Wednesday
BaseballLakeview's Spencer Shotwell helped the Spartans earn a sweep over rival Harper Creek in non-conference action with two hits
two runs and two RBI in a 9-6 win in Game and added two hits and two RBI in a 9-4 win in Game 2
Harper Creek's Jimmy Leamy had a home run in both games
Brandon Baker helped Marshall earn a sweep over Pennfield in Interstate 8 Conference play as he pitched a complete game
allowing no runs and striking out five in a 5-3 win over the Panthers in the second game of a twinbill
Aidan Miller had two RBI in the opening 6-2 win and added two hits and a run score in the second game
Carter Dzwik threw a no-hitter to help the Climax-Scotts/St
Philip co-op baseball team sweep Colon in league action on Friday
Philip beat Colon 15-1 in Game 1 with Gavin Eyre going 3-for-3 with three RBI
SoftballKennedy Halverson helped Harper Creek go 4-2 for the week
Halverson hit .524 for the week with 11 hits
a grand slam against Marshall and 13 RBI overall
Holly Talbert had a big week for the Climax-Scotts/St
Philip co-op softball team with 12 RBI over four games
Addi Dzwik added seven RBI off of four doubles
Harper Creek made history by defeating Marshall for the first time in school history
winning 4-1 in Interstate 8 Conference play
Alyssa Smith had two goals for the Beavers in the win with Addison Mitchell adding a goal and an assist
Ricky Johnson swept the throwing events in the boys meet for the Beavers as the hosted the Spirt of the Wild Co-Ed Relays at Harper Creek on Friday
4-inches to win the shot put and threw 139-10 to win the discus
Izzie Miller swept the throwing events for the girls meet for Harper Creek
winning the shot put at 33-10 and the discus at 116-5
Battle Creek Central's Erykah Alexander was a force in the sprint events in the girls meet at the JT Long Invitational at Kalamazoo Central
Alexander won the 200 at the 16-team invitational with a time of 25.66 and finished fourth in the 100 at 12.99
Lakeview's Raegan Magnus won the high jump at 5-2
Pennfield's Alex Lutgring took first in both the shot put and the discus at the 12-team Oriole Classic at Quincy
Lutgring threw 45-6 to win the shot put and tossed 149-0 in the discus
The Marshall boys won the 12-team Stockbridge Invitational
Redhawks junior Akin Olapade won the discus with a throw of 128-5 and showed his versatility by taking fourth in the 100 at 11.55
Marshall's Brison Brewer won the high jump at 5-11
Bill Broderick can be reached at bbroderi@battlecreekenquirer.com
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Mass Propers for Monday of the Third Week of Easter:
Entrance Antiphon: The Good Shepherd has risen
who laid down his life for his sheep and willingly died for his flock
but on every word that comes forth from the mouth of God
Jn 14:27: Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you
Not as the world gives do I give it to you
Jn 12:24: Unless a grain of wheat falls into the ground and dies
it remains just a grain of wheat; but if it dies
putting off our old self with all its ways
for through the healing paschal remedies you have confirmed us to his nature
Who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit
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Today the Roman Martyrology commemorates St
convert from Judaism and a professed Priest of the Order of the Brothers of the Blessed Virgin Mary of Mount Carmel
Born in 1145 at Jerusalem and died by being stabbed to death in 1220 at Licata
Caterina Cittadini is also commemorated today
She was an Italian Roman Catholic religious from Bergamo who established the Ursuline Sisters of Saint Jerome Emiliani
The order was dedicated to the education of girls in Bergamo and in the surrounding areas and has since expanded outside of the Italian nation
leaving you an example that you should follow His steps" (Epistle)
The Christian slave might complain that his membership in the Church had not alleviated the harsh conditions of his life
Peter points to the example of Christ who was in all things to be the model of the Christian
neither was guile found in His mouth," but nevertheless he was subjected to persecution and injustice
But the Christian is expected to be a follower of Christ
but delivered Himself to him that judged Him unjustly." If then Christians feel that they have not achieved the liberty and the equality they long for
they are to remember that Christ had come not to right all the wrongs and injustices in the world
but to give an "example that you should follow His steps."
Men often complain against God when they suffer what they consider undeserved misfortunes
They think that God ought to interfere and punish injustice and wickedness here and now
They are like the apostles James and John; they want to call down fire from heaven and destroy those who appear to them to act improperly
Christ made it clear that all injustice will be rectified eventually
but that for the present He wishes to allow the cockle to grow among the wheat
When the proper time comes God will deal with injustice in His own way
But it is not only the slave who is to be subject to authority
and to recognize that mistreatment patiently borne is a service acceptable to God and meritorious for man
Obedience to legitimate authority does not depend on the worthiness of the official exercising authority
Christ Himself had commanded His disciples to obey the officials of the Jewish Church
even though they might not be personally worthy of the office they held
He was obedient first of all to His parents
"He went down with them and came to Nazareth
He observed the ritual and the laws of the Jewish Church
He obeyed the laws of the Roman authorities and paid the tribute they demanded
He set off on a Genoese ship on 1 April 1219 and stopped first in Messina before heading off to Civitavecchia before he ended up in Rome to meet with the pope
The friar preached in the Basilica of Saint John Lateran while in Rome where he met both Saint Francis of Assisi and Saint Dominic
He foretold that Francis would receive the stigmata while Francis foretold his premature death.st angelus of jerusalem snip From there he was a guest of the Basilians in Palermo where he was for about a month
before preaching in Agrigento for over a month before settling in Licata
He had healed seven lepers and the ailing Archbishop of Palermo Bernardo de Castanea while in Palermo
He settled on the Sicilian island though his fame as a wonderworker caused crowds to flock to him
He also had success in converting some Jews though most Jews in Palermo came to despise him for this since he himself was once Jewish
He wanted to convert a Knight named Berenger
Catholic tradition states that Berenger was living in incest and that Angelo convinced the knight’s companion to leave him
Berenger became enraged and arranged to have him attacked and murdered
in front of the Church of Saints Filippo and Giacomo in Licata
He didn’t die from the attack until four days after the attack and during that time
he prayed for his assassin and asked the civil authorities to pardon him
setting an example for all those that he preached to
He was buried at Saints Filippo and Giacomo Church
His sepulchre at Licata quickly became a site of Pilgrimage
Symbols and Representation: Carmelite with a knife in his head; Carmelite with a sword in his breast
and three crowns; Carmelite with an angel bringing him three crowns; Carmelite with lilies and roses falling from his mouth
The sisters left the orphanage in 1823 to live with their cousins Giovanni and Antonio Cittadini
Caterina became a teacher at a girl‘s public school in Somasca in 1824
The sisters felt a call to the religious life; their spiritual director recommended that they should stay in Somasca
and become the basis of a new congregation
In 1826 the sisters rented a house in Somasca
and in October opened a boarding school for girls
and instituted the oratory style of education for her girls
The sisters established another “Cittadini” private school in 1832
Giuditta directed these new school until her sudden death in 1840
followed quickly by her spiritual director from the orphanage
The rapid succession of tragedy ruined Caterina’s health
but was cured through the intercession of Saint Jerome Emilani
Caterina quit her public teaching position in 1845 to manage the schools
and guide the three companions who help her
To help organize the work and lives of her companions
she wrote the beginnings of a new rule similar to that of religious orders
In 1850 she obtained permission to build a private oratory to keep the Blessed Sacrament at her boarding school
In 1851 she applied for approval of her new religious family
and told her to write the rules of the new order; her first attempt
based on the Constitution of the Ursulines of Milano was rejected
A second attempt was accepted on 17 September 1854 under the title Orsoline Gerolimiane (Ursuline Sisters of Somasca)
the bishop of Bergamo gave his approval; the order achieved papal recognition on 8 July 1927
and to care for the abandoned; today they work in Italy
The church had a groundbreaking ceremony for the center April 10 with Bishop Michael Olson
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editor of the 1994 edition of the “Vespro della Beata Vergine da concerto
“Monteverdi’s 1610 Vespers is a work which has simultaneously fascinated and perplexed musicologists and performers for many years.” That is the truth
as much performance practice of the day was understood rather than indicated
We do not truly know if this was a collection of pieces to be utilized with whatever resources one had
Or was it designed to be performed all at once
Was it intended as a demonstration of the composer’s “composing chops?” Was it a job application to leave Mantua for greener pastures like Venice
is that it is all fabulous music that can be used multiple ways
including entirely with full chorus and Baroque orchestra
besides being an exceedingly important seminal work we can conveniently call the “bridge” from the Renaissance to what we now call the Baroque
Many people have never heard of Claudio Monteverdi
Bach (who apparently “sprung from the head of Zeus”)
Let’s be clear: Monteverdi belongs in the pantheon with all of the more familiar Baroque composers
not just because he helped jump-start what we now call modern music
but because what he wrote was extraordinarily good music
His first opera (a term not widely used until 1650)
His “1610 Vespers” includes music he wrote between l’Orfeo and the Vespers’ publishing in Venice three years later
Atlantans were treated to two well-attended live performances of Monteverdi’s masterpiece on March 28 and 29 in the Cathedral of St
There have been two Atlanta performance sets previously
one roughly 50 years ago through Emory University’s early music program
and another in March 2002 with the New Trinity Baroque
Last week’s fully-mounted performances were a collaboration between the Cathedral of St
Philip Choir and Schola with the Atlanta Baroque Orchestra
artists-in-residence at the Cathedral under the artistic direction of Julie Andrijeski
which the Friends of Cathedral Music graciously presented at the Cathedral of St
The forces used included a 50-member chorus
a 21-piece authentically-outfitted Baroque orchestra
such as members of Chicago’s Newberry Consort
The dynamic range (and no dynamics are in the original) was phenomenal—from a barely audible hush to a huge
sound that enveloped the audience from all directions in that resonant church
The printed program was deliciously detailed
and the original Latin and English translations
The eclectic collective work comprises six Psalms
There are seven brilliant and dissimilar versions of the Gloria Patri
further demonstrating the infinite ways Monteverdi could set simple
Cornetti and sackbuts (predecessor of the trombone) in the orchestra for Monteverdi’s ‘Vespers.’ (credit: Megan Varner)
Sopranos Margaret Carpenter Haigh and Andrea Walker
both individually and when they sang together
incorporated just enough acting to reinforce their text
Young American tenor Richard Pittsinger’s allegorical solo piece
“Nigra sum,” was rendered in a relatively restrained manner
rather than the more dramatic takes of tenors such as Emiliano Gonzalez-Toro on Raphaël Pichon’s 2023 recording
his voice was well balanced in the tenor duets and trios with Thomas Cooley and Sumner Thompson
particularly in the “Duo Seraphim” and “Audi coelum.” The latter featured one of several echo sections with one tenor and harp in the front
the other with theorbo in the back singing melismas in echo
The echo technique was one of the composer’s favorites
and he used it both with soloists and with solo instruments
reminiscent of “Possente spirito” in Act 3 of his earlier l’Orfeo
It is a technique that delights audiences to this day
Monteverdi was a great master not only of madrigals and simple solo examples of dramatic monody so useful in opera but also of choral writing
Deus in adjutorium – All instruments play this fanfare written for his patrons
and used as the opening toccata to his famed 1607 opera
The full choir drones the Psalm text on a D major chord
separated by three short instrumental ritornelli
It was a very rousing start in composition and this performance
Dixit Dominus – This psalm begins quietly with a six-part chorus
leading to a patchwork of alternating sections of two sopranos
over the cantus firmus (literally fixed tune or chant)
ending in a beautiful Gloria Patri that matches the style of the Psalmic text perfectly
Nigra sum – Tenor solo with plucked instrumental accompaniment
It is a complete departure from the opening two grand numbers
demonstrating the dramatic monodic style Monteverdi championed
Laudate pueri – The third Psalm is for eight-part choir
and baritone soli sections in more elaborate style
each over the cantus firmus sung slowly by the tenors
The movement ends with an exuberant choral Gloria Patri
which is also in the exact style of the psalm
Pulchra es – Another monodic solo piece
becoming a lovely soprano duet interpreted as praising the beauty of the Virgin Mary
Laetatus sum – This Psalm begins after a “walking bass” intro with a tenor cantus firmus
which adds the full six-part choir before breaking into tenor
with the choral cantus firmus utilized under many of the more florid soli passages
This particular piece is one of my favorites
as it contains a plethora of divergent yet surprisingly related styles
The outstanding bass sackbut is somewhat dominant when appropriate
Duo Seraphim – Three tenors sing this very imitative sacred concerto with only continuo
Much material here is reminiscent of the final act of l’Orfeo
The long chain suspension in the beginning could not have been better rendered
and the virtuosic melismatic sections were well interpreted
Nisi Dominus – This is the first example in this work of Monteverdi’s demonstration of how well he could write in the Venetian polychoral style
This piece is also in a more late-renaissance Gabrieli-esque style
with his use of triple meter and syncopated imitation
The concluding fifth Gloria Patri is absolutely exquisite
the end of which reverts to the style of the beginning of the piece
Continuo instruments and sackbuts in Monteverdi’s ‘Vespers.’ Center foreground: a theorbo – a plucked string instrument of the lute family
Audi coelum/Omnes hanc ergo – This was a dramatic tour de force for the tenor soloists
featuring one of several virtuosic echo sections with one tenor and harp in the front
The movement departs from the earlier less liturgical numbers by its use of a six-part choir for the final half
introducing rapid dance-like triple meter alternating with pathos-laden soft sections
the choir is echoed by the tenor soloists before a final a cappella ending
Lauda Jerusalem – Another double choir in six parts with an added tenor cantus firmus
the Cathedral Choir sings the opening two lines
with lots of imitation and syncopation which just bounces along
which may well be Monteverdi’s best setting of this common text
the rising bass line was used nearly identically in the seventh movement of Brahms’ Requiem
such as Heinrich Schütz (who made a second trip to Venice in 1628 to learn from Monteverdi and bring the new stile moderno into Germany)
also utilized that beautiful chord progression in particularly poignant spots
ora pro nobis” – A sort of intermezzo to provide relief from all of the heavier works
with a pair of violins and a pair of cornetti exhibiting their considerable prowess
with the sackbuts and all the others joining in
12 sopranos sing the rather light-hearted G major cantus firmus
contemporary brass instrumentalists often play this piece alone
Dale Adelmann and the ensemble handled the tricky tempo relationships expertly
Ave Maris stella – based on a ninth-century hymn
this eight-part double choir motet is in seven verses
including two by soprano and one by tenor soloists
separated by instrumental ritornelli by tutti
The a capella Cathedral Schola was perhaps at its best in this movement; it was especially pleasing with the two choirs commencing in the very back of the Cathedral and gradually working their way forward during the ornamented instrumental ritornelli provided by each instrumental grouping
with the two choirs on each side facing each other in the front of the cathedral many yards apart
To be placed that far apart and create such embracing
yet Adelmann and company did so and made it sound absolutely effortless
this 22-minute work itself consists of 12 sections
sung by choirs of up to six and seven parts
with the canticle’s cantus firmus rendered with great piety by the various men’s and women’s voices
and more instrumental ritornelli which were even more forward-looking
such as the final act of his opera Poppea in 1643
and obvious devotion in the SSA/TTB choirs used in the Et misericordia literally brought me to tears
There were also more enchanting echo sections
including one that showed off the brilliance of the first stand of violins
the seventh and final Gloria Patri was beyond exquisite
with an intensity that just built and built within its final minutes
I didn’t think such intensity could be sustained
but the assembled forces accomplished this admirably
the resulting resonance enveloped the listener and could be called transcendental
Monteverdi truly pulled out all of the stops
I would consider it one of the most beautiful and certainly one of the most consequential works of the entire Baroque period
Philip/Atlanta Baroque Orchestra performances were two for the ages
and anyone fortunate enough to experience them live was treated to a true musical blessing
Let’s hope that this 415-year-old work will inspire each of us to seek out more music of that exciting
Michael Moore has been Principal Tuba in the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra since 1968
he travels the world in search of the best music of the Renaissance and Baroque
(MissionNewswire) Salesian missionaries provided clean water access in the Salesian St. Philip Rinaldi Community, Malawi, thanks to donor funding from Salesian Missions
development arm of the Salesians of Don Bosco
The project was funded by the Salesian Missions “Clean Water Initiative” and impacted staff and students of the Salesian pre-novitiate and the Don Bosco Technical Institute in Lilongwe
Salesians first had work done to clean and re-drill a borehole
The first hybrid pump was also installed and connected to the tanks in the girls’ hostel
Pipes and power cable were connected to the main electricity grid
The system now works to provide a sufficient amount of water for the Don Bosco Technical Institute
Funding also supported drilling of a new main borehole
A new hybrid pump that operates on solar and a main electrical supply was also installed along with tower tanks
There is now enough water for the Salesian community
“For a long time the community suffered with not enough water
which impacted daily activities and community well-being
bringing great relief and joy to the community
The support not only provided us a great resource but strengthened our mission in the community.”
more than 50% of the population lives in poverty and the majority of households have women as the head of the household
Agriculture is a central part of Malawi’s economy
but land distribution is unequal and crops are highly vulnerable to the region’s frequent droughts
Few houses have piped water and less than one in 10 Malawians has access to electricity
Malawians deal with hunger and malnutrition on a daily basis
To learn more about the Salesian Missions Clean Water Initiative, go to SalesianMissions.org/water
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Don Bosco Youth Technical Institute
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Philip the Apostle School recently embarked on their unforgettable Catalina Island trip—a cherished tradition filled with adventure
Students enjoyed hands-on marine science activities
and plenty of fun in the sun as they explored the natural beauty of the island
This special experience marks a meaningful milestone in their final year at St
Click here to view more photos of the trip
St. Philip the Apostle School, 1363 Cordova St., Pasadena, (626) 795-9691 or visit https://school.stphiliptheapostle.org/
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Street now has a new Indiana State historical marker
commemorating the Indianapolis Phyllis Wheatley YWCA
Named after the first published African American poet, the Phyllis Wheatley YWCA opened in 1929
providing a safe space for young Black women and girls to engage in recreation
Philip’s Episcopal Church to unveil a historical marker honoring the institution’s legacy
“This marker isn’t just a symbol of brick and mortar
to connection and to the enduring strength of Black women who have carried the weight and wonder of this city on their shoulders,” Carlos Perkins
senior pastor at Bethel AME Church and City-County Council member
“The legacy of the Phyllis Wheatley YWCA calls us to each other
to see each other and to understand that the strength of our future depends on the strength of our ties.”
The faith-based institution stood on West Street
Philips Episcopal Church on what is now the northbound lane of Dr
The building was eventually torn down in 1983
In addition to being a haven for Black women and girls
the Phyllis Wheatley YWCA also housed meeting spaces
supported Black women’s leadership and advocated civil and labor rights
The organization offered services to meet spiritual
educational and health care needs and had a pool where Black and brown girls could learn to swim
which played an integral part in financially supporting the Phyllis Wheatley YWCA in the mid to late 1920s
The institution was also part of the historic Indiana Avenue cultural area
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Over the last five years, a team of researchers — including Dr
Olivia McGee-Lockhart — worked to uncover and document the lost history of the Phyllis Wheatley YWCA
The findings were compiled in a documentary entitled “Abundant Life: Remembering the Phyllis Wheatley Young Women’s Christian Association,” which was screened inside the church before the marker unveiling
we take control of the narrative with the documentary film and the placing of this historical marker,” said Bishop Jennifer Baskerville Burrows
the first Black woman elected to diocesan bishop in the Episcopal Church
“We lift up and we tell the stories of the Black women and girls who have and continue to make a difference in the city of Indianapolis and beyond
all of those whose names we know and whose names are known to God
who are nurtured at the Phyllis Wheatley YWCA are not forgotten because of what we do here and now.”
For more information about the Phyllis Wheatley YWCA dedication marker, contact Dr. Joseph Tucker Edmonds with the Research Team at pwywca@iu.edu or call 317-274-7366. To read more about the project, visit cainkaur.wixstudio.com/indypwywca
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and her previous work includes freelancing for Indy Maven
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and editorial assistant at CityScene Media Group
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Philip’s College (SPC) joined more than 100,000 marchers in San Antonio’s 38th Annual Martin Luther King Jr
with temperatures hovering around 25°F and windchills dropping to 20°F
leading the education section of the event
stretched across the group as they completed the two-and-a-half-mile route from MLK Drive to Pittman-Sullivan Park
the SPC community continued commemorating Dr
King’s legacy on-campus during their Martin Luther King Jr
Remembrance Ceremony & Solidarity March
hosted in the atrium of the Center for Health Professions
and community members to reflect on King’s impact
The event opened with a welcome from Student Government Association President Alayna Morgado
Student and cheerleader Taleah Faucett followed with a rendition of “Lift Every Voice and Sing.” Guest speaker Stacey L
no matter the obstacle.” The ceremony concluded with Dean for Student Success Tommy Morris leading participants in “We Shall Overcome” as they marched to the Turbon Student Center
Through both the citywide march and the on-campus remembrance event
SPC reaffirms its commitment to honoring Dr
King’s legacy and ensuring his message of equality and justice remains alive
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CLIMAX - A lot of teams started thinking about winning a district title when the postseason began earlier this week
Climax-Scotts has been thinking about winning this district championship since last year
Philip 45-41 in this Division 4 girls basketball district championship game at Climax-Scotts High School on Friday
This year's title was a year in the making after Climax-Scotts was upset by St
After the Panthers had beaten the Tigers twice during the regular season
Philip team ended the season for Climax-Scotts last year with a win in the district tourney
The girls that played on that Climax-Scotts team were determined to not let that happen again
"This has been on our mind for a year," Climax-Scotts coach Chip Paddock said
"It was in the back of our mind the whole off season and all of this year
we wanted to put last year behind us and it was all about doing our thing and that's what we did."
Coldwater tops BCC to win third straight district title for first time in school history
Marshall boys win first regional title since 1998
Climax-Scotts (18-5) advances to play Lawrence (17-7) in a Division 4 regional semifinal at Martin High School at 7 p.m
It was a defensive battle much of the game with the scored tied at halftime at 16-16 and St
Philip trailing just 32-28 to start the fourth quarter as Climax-Scotts grinded out a win
"We stuck together and played good team defense all night," Paddock said
"It was all about survive and advance and the girls are pumped to be able to keep their season going."
Holly Talbert had 20 points and five assists to lead Climax-Scotts with Addy Reeves adding 14 points and 13 rebounds
Philip ends the season at 10-14 with Quinn Dzwik leading the way with 11 points
Ellery Downey and Mylee Grimm added nine points each and Addi Dzwik had eight
Host Marshall lost to state-ranked Vicksburg 63-37 in this Division 2 district final
Vicksburg (22-2) advances to face Edwardsburg (15-9) in a Division 2 regional semifinal at Grand Rapids South Christian on Monday
Emily Dingee had 14 points to lead Marshall
Host Olivet lost to league-rival Eaton Rapids 54-30 in this Division 2 district final
Eaton Rapids (13-10) advances to see Goodrich (21-3) in a regional semifinal on Monday
Bronson won its 17th straight game as it came away with a 55-37 victory over Schoolcraft in this Division 3 district championship game
Bronson (22-2) advances to face undefeated Niles Brandywine (24-0) in a regional semifinal on Monday at Niles Brandywine
Philip’s College (SPC) announced that Instructor Dr
Solomon Nfor has been named as the college’s nominee for the Minnie Stevens Piper Professor award
Nfor has been a faculty member at the college since 2005
Nfor holds a bachelor’s degree in Biochemistry and a master’s degree in Zoology from the University of Buea
After completing his education in Cameroon
he worked as a lab technologist before relocating to the United States
He went on to earn a master’s degree in Biotechnology from the University of Texas at San Antonio and a Ph.D
in Higher Education from the University of the Incarnate Word
Nfor is deeply committed to improving policies and practices that enhance the student experience
Nfor also sees education as a means to foster global citizenship and collaboration across diverse groups
Philip’s College includes the creation of initiatives like Jessica’s Project
a program that enhances student learning and leadership opportunities
Nfor has championed study-abroad programs in Cameroon
Nfor founded the PPFA Foundation in honor of his father
which provides educational and healthcare resources
as well as scholarships to institutions in Cameroon
Through partnerships like The Links San Antonio Chapter
Nfor has expanded the foundation’s reach and impact
“I am honored to have been nominated twice as a Minnie Stevens Piper Professor,” Dr
“My commitment to excellence is unwavering
and I am humbled to receive such acknowledgment
and I am proud to possess this distinction.”
BATTLE CREEK - For the first time in more than a decade
Philip boys basketball program can call itself champions
Philip (17-4) clinched its first Southern Central Athletic Association West Division title since the 2013-14 season as the Tigers defeated Athens 76-23 on senior night at Sheila Guerra Gymnasium on Friday
it was also a goal the players on this year's team had chased for several years
Lakeview's LeBron Campbell scores 1,000th career point
Harper Creek climbs back into first place in Interstate 8 Conference
The group of mostly seniors and juniors were all brought up to the varsity early
Philip coach Michael Kimber saw the potential of championship hardware down the road
"Once we saw these kids as freshmen and 8th graders
we knew there was something there," Kimber said
"They have been playing on varsity most of that time
is something that has been in the making for the last several years."
Philip to 10-1 in the SCAA West Division and clinches a share of the title
with a one game lead over defending champ Bellevue with only one league game left on the Tigers' schedule
Philip can win an outright title if it defeats Burr Oak on the road next Friday
We have to still take care of business next week," Kimber said
"We have a lot of siblings on this team and we don't like to share
so we would love to win this outright next Friday."
Philip siblings did a lot of the scoring in the one-sided win over an Athens team that dropped to 3-16 on the season
Junior Jackson Dzwik had a team-high 21 points for St
Philip with Carter Dzwik adding 15 points and Lincoln Dzwik getting 12
Harper Creek did what it had to do to keep itself in contention for a league title
Harper Creek defeated first-place Coldwater 47-45 in Interstate 8 Conference boys basketball action on Thursday at Coldwater High School
one game behind Coldwater in the standings
Harper Creek moved into a virtual tie for first place in the I-8 at 8-3 in the league
Marshall (6-3) and Harper Creek all had three losses with one week left in the season
Harper Creek has one Interstate 8 Conference game remaining and will play Jackson Northwest (1-7 in conference play) next Friday
that tonight's game was a must win," Bowling said after the victory over Coldwater
"But that was the first and last time we talked about it
About the privilege of being in this situation
playing in games that matter at the end of the season
we wanted to just go out and have fun playing."
Davion Roy led Harper Creek (15-4) with 10 points with Spencer Denney getting nine
Niko Downs had 15 points for Coldwater (11-9) with Jackson Reily scoring 10 points and grabbing eight rebounds as Ayden Dirschell chipped in with seven points and 12 rebounds
Marshall kept pace in the Interstate 8 Conference with a league win as the Redhawks remained tied for first place at 7-3
Austin Miller led Marshall (14-6) with 20 points with Clark Erwin getting 14 points and eight rebounds with Austin Burns adding nine points
Factoryville Christian 45Sam Luccetti had 28 points to lead Calhoun Christian (4-14) with Ben Lueck adding 12 and Josh Belotes coming up with 10
First-place Parma Western (17-1) stayed perfect in the Interstate 8 Conference with the win over Marshall (13-5)
Grace Shubert had 11 points to lead the Redhawks
Climax-Scotts (13-4) remained in first place in the SCAA West Division at 9-1 with the win over Bellevue (7-8 overall)
Holly Talbert had 24 points to lead C-S with Kendal Reitz adding 16 and Addy Reeves coming up with 12
Factoryville Christian 36Calhoun Christian won its third straight game to improve to 7-9
Jayna Schwartz had 16 points to lead the Cougars
Charlotte 29Magan Priesman led all scorers with 14 points for Olivet (6-13)
Lakeview (13-5) remained in first place in the Southwestern Michigan Athletic Conference East Division at 7-0 with the win over Loy Norrix (2-12)
Anya Rankin had 17 points to lead the Spartans
Coldwater moved to 9-1 in the Interstate 8 Conference
16-1) with the win over Harper Creek (6-12)
Ella Chantrenne had nine points to lead Harper Creek
Philip by 12 points in the second half for the win
five steals and four assists to lead Athens (5-12)
Maria Bronsink added 10 points and three steals
Addi Dzwik had 17 points and 10 rebounds to lead St
Philip (6-12) with Quinn Dzwik adding 11 points
the kings of the Southern Central Athletic Association had something to say about that this time around
The Broncos avenged that earlier loss as Bellevue beat St
Philip 67-59 in SCAA boys basketball action at Bellevue High School on Friday
Roundup: St. Philip's Addi Dzwik is a 1,000-point scorer; Marshall, Harper Creek boys win
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Here are the Enquirer's 3 Takeaways from the game:
Philip came into Bellevue's gym in first place
A win over the defending champion Broncos would've put the Tigers in a great position to take the title this year
putting Bellevue a would-be three games behind in the standings
Bellevue kept its hopes alive of earning yet another crown with the home win over St
The Broncos have won the division 10 straight years and when St
it was the first time that had happened since 2015
we had to win this game," Bellevue coach Joe Costello said
"We weren't playing great earlier in the year
Philip is now 12-4 overall and suffers its first loss in the division
Bellevue goes to 8-3 overall and is 7-2 in the division
5-inch players on the court at one time if it chooses to
the Broncos have at least two of their bigger players out there
chasing rebounds and giving Bellevue second chances at offense
That was the major difference between the two teams on Friday
with Bellevue leading 43-42 heading into the fourth quarter
The Broncos took their first sizeable lead at 55-49 on a rebound
put-back by Noah Loren with 3:33 remaining
Bellevue collected an offensive rebound and then kicked it out to Nathan Payne for a 3-pointer and the Broncos led 58-51 with 2:55 left
We gave them too many offensive rebounds."
Carson Dahlem chipped in with 16 for the Broncos and Leron had 10
Philip with Lincoln Dzwik getting 16 and Carter Dzwik adding 13
These teams were doing things against us that just hasn't happened before
BATTLE CREEK - This was the boys basketball season St
Philip had been looking forward to for years
A season where the Tigers added championship hardware to the school's trophy case for the first time in recent memory with a rare division title
having the most victories among all the city teams
Philip's Mike Kimber is our choice for the Battle Creek Enquirer 2025 All-City Boys Basketball Team Coach of the Year
MORE: Player capsules for the 2024-25 Battle Creek Enquirer All-City Boys Basketball Team
Kimber headlines the 2025 Battle Creek Enquirer All-City Boys Basketball Team
which is made up of members of the six city boys basketball programs and is voted on by the city coaches and the Enquirer sports staff
Philip clinched a share of its first Southern Central Athletic Association West Division title since the 2013-14 season when the Tigers defeated Athens on senior night at Sheila Guerra Gymnasium late in the season
Philip won the title outright with an 11-1 record in the West Division
despite having only six players on the varsity roster at the end of the campaign
The 19 victories was a five-win improvement from last year
as well as the highest win total among the six Battle Creek city schools
It was the best record for the Fighting Tiger boys program since 2013-14
Kimber is joined on the all-city team by St
advanced to the district finals and shared an Interstate 8 Conference title
TreQuon Cotton and Braxton Liss to the all-city team
Pennfield went 18-5 and shared the Interstate 8 Conference title
and adds Johnathan Lake and Calvin Paesens
Lakeview won a district title and went 14-11 overall and features all-city players LeBron Campbell
Battle Creek Central's Jeremiah Warren and Calhoun Christian's Stephen Andren were also named to the team
Contact Bill Broderick at bbroderi@battlecreekenquirer.com
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A detective, two churchgoers and a seminary student testified against a Franklin priest accused of sexual battery at a packed court hearing on April 11
The detective stated the former priest's church twice spoke with him about his behavior before he was removed from the ministry
was indicted in June on one count of continuous sexual abuse of a child
four counts of sexual battery by an authority figure
Prosecutors say there are four minor victims and three adult victims in the case
The incidents testified to in court by the adults and the detective each followed a similar pattern
They said Garcia-Mendoza would act in his official capacity as a priest
touch their penis over the pants with his hand
Deputy District Attorney Jennifer Mason said behaving like it was an accident was "how he was able to get away with it for so long.”
A 39-year-old said he first believed Garcia-Mendoza when he said it was an accident
“I knew then that it wasn’t normal," a translator said on behalf of the man
Andrea Clark testified the four children Garcia-Mendoza is accused of groping were altar servers at St
Clark said she learned church leaders had twice spoken to him about his "inappropriate touching" of men when examining his employment file
Clark said one warning from the church came after Garcia-Mendoza allegedly inappropriately touched a sick patient while visiting him at a Rutherford County hospital
Church officials reported the allegations to the Diocese of Nashville Safe Environment Office and the Tennessee Department of Children’s Services in November 2023
The church also hired an outside investigator
The Diocese of Nashville the took action immediately after receiving a report that met the requirements in its Safe Environment Program
executive director at the Tennessee Catholic Conference
Garcia-Mendoza was removed from the ministry in November 2023
and the case was turned over to civil authorities
Clark said she identified other people during her investigation who said they were inappropriately touched by Garcia-Mendoza
but she was unable to get charges in those cases because they were outside of Williamson County or barred by the statute of limitations
The hearing on April 11 was to determine how Garcia-Mendoza
His defense attorney Brent Horst argued the charges involving children should be tried separately from the charges involving adults
who called the testimony to inform her decision
Garcia-Mendoza is scheduled to go to trial Aug
Garcia-Mendoza appeared in the Williamson County Courthouse
All eight rows in Johnson's courtroom were full throughout the hearing
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Sister Mary Grace highlighted the significance of the school’s mission
Philip Neri has been educating young people with great faith and academic excellence
and you’re the next generation to be educated here
and we’re so happy to celebrate that.” She added
“You will have a future filled with hope because of the kind of school you went to because you went to St
His Eminence unveiled and blessed a central plaque for the St
Philip Neri Catholic Education and Family Center
recognizing the significant contributions of key benefactors
Their support transformed this dream into a tangible reality
allowing the Center to provide holistic support to families
Reflecting on the broader vision behind the Center’s creation
His Eminence explained that it was born out of both a dream and a realistic possibility
made possible through the generosity of several benefactors
It would be about the heart; it would be about the soul; it would be about the body
God became holistically one of us.” His words emphasized the importance of addressing the whole person—mind
and spirit—through the school and Center’s initiatives
created by the Archdiocese of New York in 2023
includes the school facility and focuses on offering health and safety initiatives
ensuring families have access to essential resources for long-term success
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BATTLE CREEK - When teams play for a third time
When that third win comes with a district championship along with it
That was the scenario on Friday night between league foes Marshall and Harper Creek
With Marshall and Bellevue earning the all-important deciding tie-breaking win between the rivals
MORE: Lakeview wins back-to-back district titles
Marshall defeated Harper Creek 58-49 in this Division 2 district title game in boys basketball action at Three Rivers High School on Friday
Marshall and Harper Creek had split a pair of games during the regular season
with each sharing the Interstate 8 Conference title
Marshall doesn't have to share anything else as the Redhawks take the district crown
Marshall (18-6) will play Edwardsburg (18-7) in a Division 2 regional semifinal at Harper Creek on Tuesday
We turned a corner after losing to Harper earlier this year
we have played some inspired basketball," Marshall coach Anthony Miller said
"We wanted another shot at them because we knew we could play better than we did that last time
but a big third quarter by Marshall made the difference
Austin Miller had 21 points and seven rebounds to lead Marshall with Clark Erwin adding 15 points and Austin Burns getting 12 points
Harper Creek was led by TreQuon Cotton with 16 points as the Beavers end the season at 18-6
But it would have been disappointing no matter when that happened," Harper Creek coach Matt Bowling said
I am really proud of what we accomplished this year
I am a proud coach of a great group of players."
Philip 68-55 in this Division 4 district championship game at St
Philip split its two league games with the Tigers hanging on to win the Southern Central Athletic Association West Division title
Bellevue finished second in the league race
but the Broncos won on Friday to earn a district title for the first time in two seasons
but we struggled the last two years and have lost in the districts the last two years," Bellevue coach Joe Costello said
Philip 21-9 in the third quarter on its way to the district crown
Carson Dahlem and Seth Keson each had 22 points to lead Bellevue (16-4)
Philip (19-5) with Carter Dzwik getting 14 points and Lincoln Dzwik and Jackson Dzwik each chipping in 11 points
Bellevue will play in a Division 4 regional semifinal against host Wyoming Tri-unity Christian on Tuesday
Kalamazoo Christian held off Galesburg-Augusta 69-64 to win a Division 3 district title
G-A had won 14 straight games heading into the final and finishes the season at 19-5
Jeremiah Mann led G-A with 16 points with Giovonni Evans adding 14
Division 4 at Burr OakColon defeated host Burr Oak 52-34 in this Division 4 district final
Colon improves to 18-6 and will face Concord (16-9) in a regional semifinal at Mendon on Tuesday
Lakeview made some history by capturing a rare regional title for the school
in a Division 1 regional championship in volleyball action at Thornapple Kellogg High School on Thursday
"I don't know how to even put it into words or how to describe what these girls are doing
they just amaze me even more," said first-year Lakeview coach Renee Buchholz
"They are making history right now at Lakeview
"I feel like we have been kind of an underdog this season
this year has been a year to make a point about how good we are."
MORE: No. 3 Harper Creek wins regional volleyball title for only third time in school history
to earn the first regional title for the school in more than two decades
Lakeview will face Fenton in a Division 1 state quarterfinal at Lansing Eastern High School on Tuesday
Fenton defeated Coldwater in a Division 1 regional at East Lansing
We have come so far as a team after a lot of injuries early
To come back from all of that and to win a regional title
it's the best feeling ever," said Lakeview senior Camille Oxley
Livi Overbeek led Lakeview with 11 kills and 10 digs with Anya Rankin getting nine kills and 19 digs as Carson Howard chipped in with nine kills and five digs
Oxley added 18 digs and Marin McCullough had 16 digs with Madeline Thawnghmung adding 31 assists and 13 digs
"This just feels so surreal to actually be going this far," said Lakeview's Carson Howard
"I am just so proud and so thankful for all my teammates
8 Bronson in a Division 3 regional final at Bridgman High School on Thursday
Kalamazoo Christian advances to face unranked Pewamo-Westphalia in a state quarterfinal on Tuesday
Playing in its seventh regional final in the last eight years
Philip fell short of getting to the next step as the Tigers lost to No
in this Division 4 regional championship at Martin High School on Thursday
Philip with Lanie Overbeek getting eight kills and 12 digs as Quinn Dzwik chipped in with five kills and 17 digs
Mylee Grimm added 19 digs and Leah Downey had 15 digs with Addi Dzwik coming up with 24 assists and 15 digs
came into the Tigers’ Friday night game at Bellevue as a 1,000-point career scorer
Dzwik scored her 1,000th career varsity point the last time St
part of that total came as an 8th grader when she was brought up to the big club early
But the MHSAA only recognizes points starting in ninth grade
we said it was her 1,000th point with an asterisk,” St
“But the girls all celebrated it with her when she got it
we will recognize it for real when she gets it for real
“But she deserves the recognition either way
Defending champ Bellevue holds off upstart St. Philip for now in race for first in boys basketball
There was no asterisk next to the Bellevue 60-49 win over St
Philip in girls basketball action at Bellevue on Friday
Philp in this Southern Central Athletic Association clash
Bellevue improves to 5-5 overall and 4-3 in the SCAA West Division
Philip is now 6-8 overall and 5-4 in the division
We have some key seniors and returners and they are playing well right now,” Bellevue coach Leslie Greenfield said
Senior Alexandria Mitchell led Bellevue with 21 points with senior Elizabeth Odette coming up with 20
Lakeview 61Kalamazoo Central (12-2) jumped out to a 20-10 lead in the first quarter and held on to win to remain in first place in the Southwestern Michigan Athletic Conference East Division at 6-0
Defending East Division champion Lakeview (8-7) falls two games back in the standings at 4-2 in the division
LeBron Campbell had 31 points to lead the Spartans with five rebounds and five assists
Bradyn McGill added 12 points and five rebounds for Lakeview
Jonathan Edwards had 30 points to lead Kalamazoo Central
Pennfield 32Marshall held Pennfield to 13 points in the first half on its way to this Interstate 8 Conference win
Marshall improves to 9-6 overall and 4-3 in the I-8 as Austin Miller led the Redhawks with 22 points and five rebounds
Pennfield falls to 11-4 overall and two games back in the league standings at 5-3 as Jonathan Lake led the Panthers with 14 points and nine rebounds as Calvin Paesens chipped in with eight points and five rebounds
Nine different players scored for Harper Creek (13-3) in the I-8 win over Hastings (1-11)
Dylan Eversole had 17 points to lead the Beavers with Brayden Bess getting 14 and Maddox McCarty chipping in with nine
Battle Creek Central lost its third straight game to fall to 2-12 overall
Loy Norrix is 7-6 on the season with its second win over the Bearcats on the year
Jeremiah Mann and Giovanni Evans each had 12 points to lead Galesburg-Augusta
which remains in first place in the Southwestern Athletic Conference Central at 10-4 overall and 6-1 in the division
Pennfield 36Marshall beat Pennfield for the second time this year and improved to 10-3 overall and 5-2 in the Interstate 8 Conference
Emily Dingee led the Redhawks with 21 points
six rebounds and four blocks for Pennfield (5-9) with Madelyn Hensel adding 11 points and four assists
Harper Creek improved to 5-10 with the win over Hastings (4-9)
which is winless in the Interstate 8 Conference
The Beavers held Hastings to 12 points in the first half
Kennedy Halverson had 12 points to lead Harper Creek with Remi Zirkel adding 10
Magan Priesman scored 15 of Olivet's 20 points in the second half in this overtime win
Priesman finished with 22 points to lead Olivet (5-9)
Lakeview (9-5) won its sixth straight game to remain in first place in the SMAC East Division at 5-0 with the win over Kalamazoo Central (3-8)
Camille Oxley had 16 points to lead the Spartans with Anya Rankin adding nine
Loy Norrix 30Battle Creek Central won its third straight game and improved to 6-3 overall with the victory over Loy Norrix (2-9)
is just one game behind first-place Lakeview
Gull Lake (7-5) led 23-8 at halftime on its way to this SMAC crossover win over Portage Northern (0-14)
Addison Woodrow had 13 points to lead Gull Lake
Holly Talbert had 29 points and Addy Reeves added 12 as Climax-Scotts (10-3) ran away with this win over Howardsville Christian (2-10)
Charleston firefighters extinguished a vehicle fire on Saint Philip Street Sunday
(WCIV) — Charleston firefighters extinguished a vehicle fire on Saint Philip Street Sunday
which occurred between Spring Street and Cannon Street
Officials announced that the affected section of Saint Philip Street will remain closed for aproximately an hour until the vehicle is removed from the roadway
Philip the Apostle School extends its heartfelt gratitude to author Oliver Chin for sharing his wonderful books with the students
including his beloved Tales from the Chinese Zodiac series
he captivated young readers by reading The Year of the Snake and engaging them in a hands-on drawing activity
where they learned to create their own illustrations of Suzie the Snake
His enthusiasm and creativity made the experience both educational and inspiring
The school deeply appreciates his time and generosity – “Thank you
STURGIS - Battle Creek Central and Lakeview shared the Southwestern Michigan Athletic Conference East Division title
But only one of those teams can win a district crown
Battle Creek Central will still get that chance
Battle Creek Central kept its season alive with 61-48 win over Sturgis in this Division 1 district semifinal girls basketball game at Sturgis High School on Wednesday
Lakeview's season comes to an end as the Spartans lost to Coldwater 49-37 in the other side of that same district tourney bracket
BCC (13-5) will see Coldwater (15-8) in the district championship game at 7 p.m
Boys Regionals: Lakeview, Bellevue fall in regional semifinals
'Big shot' by Miller in final minutes leads Marshall to regional semifinal win
A'Mya Hodges led BCC with 23 points with Kyleria Guest coming up with 14 and Zakarionna Caldwell adding 12
Mya Porter and Elli Anderson each added 11 points for the Cardinals
Danayah Williams had 13 points to lead Lakeview (14-9) with Camille Oxley adding nine points
Anya Rankin getting eight and Karlee Gutsue chipping in seven
Division 2 at MarshallHost Marshall defeated Three Rivers 57-30 in Division 2 action as the Redhawks keep their season alive and improve to 18-5
Marshall had a balanced scoring effort with Emily Dingee leading the way with 12 points with Brooke Carden and Grace Shubert each adding nine and Brielle Kelly and Lola Saber each chipping in with eight
10-ranked Vicksburg beat Harper Creek 46-33
Harper Creek (8-16) was looking to pull a major upset
down just four points with two minutes left
Vicksburg pulled away with back-to-back 3-pointers
Cassidy Pratley and Kennedy Halverson each had nine points for the Beavers with Taegen Anderson adding seven
Marshall will host Vicksburg in the district final at 7 p.m
Olivet edged Hastings 32-29 in this Division 2 matchup
Olivet outscored Hastings 11-6 in the third quarter to grow its lead
before holding on in the fourth quarter to advance
four steals and three rebounds to lead Olivet with Ava Myers adding 10 points and three rebounds
Olivet (9-13) will see league rival Eaton Rapids (12-10) in the district final on Friday
Bronson kept its impressive season alive with a win on its home floor in the district semifinal to improve to 21-2
Bronson will see Schoolcraft (8-15) in the district final
Bronson defeated Schoolcraft 54-23 in December
Division 3 at Galesburg-AugustaGalesburg-Augusta had a homecourt advantage
but it wouldn't be enough as the Rams lost to Kalamazoo Hackett 46-24 in this district semifinal
Kalamazoo Hackett (20-3) will face Kalamazoo Christian (19-4) in the district final
Homer lost on its home floor to Onsted 38-29 as the Trojans end the season at 8-15
Brooklen Minix had 10 points and five rebounds for Homer with Riley Butler adding seven points and three rebounds
Onsted (16-7) will see Jonesville (12-11) in the district final on Friday
Division 4 at Climax-ScottsHost Climax-Scotts (17-5) came away with a 37-28 win over Calhoun Christian (8-13) in this district semifinal
Holly Talbert had 12 points to lead the Panthers with Addy Reeves chipping in eight
Addi Dzwik had 14 points and 11 rebounds for the Tigers with Quin Dzwik adding 13 points and six rebounds and Mylee Grimm chipping in 10 points and three steals
It is a rematch of last year's district championship game
Burr Oak defeated Tekonsha 58-30 in this Division 4 district semifinal
It was the second time Tekonsha (6-14) lost to Burr Oak on the season
Mendon outscored Colon 35-14 in the second half
Lily Preston had 10 points and nine rebounds for the Magi
Burr Oak (16-6) will face host Mendon (11-10) in the district final on Friday
BATTLE CREEK - Scouting reports for all the key prep basketball games in the Battle Creek readership area:
BoysBattle Creek Central (2-11)Next: at Loy Norrix
Scouting Report: Battle Creek Central earned its second win of the season last week
The Bearcats go on the road to see Loy Norrix on Friday as the Knights had won thee of their last four games prior to losing to Lakeview on Tuesday
Freshman Lee Campbell has been a key contributor for the Bearcats since being added to the varsity roster two weeks ago
defending champs in the Southwestern Michigan Athletic Conference East Division
spent this week hoping to keep itself in the race for another title
The Spartans took care of the first step with a win over East Division-foe Loy Norrix
Lakeview next gets league-leading Kalamazoo Central (11-2) on the road on Friday
One game behind the Maroon Giants in the division standings
Lakeview's only loss in the East was to Kalamazoo Central in December
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Scouting Report: With a win last week over Marshall
Harper Creek has put itself in the race to win the Interstate 8 Conference
The Beavers head into Friday's league schedule just a game behind conference-leading Coldwater in the standings
Harper Creek will likely remain in that spot
Coldwater has its league bye this Friday and won't be in action
The Beavers beat Hastings 63-46 in December
Scouting Report: Pennfield sits one game behind league-leading Coldwater in the Interstate 8 Conference standings
It will be a challenge for the Panthers to remain in that position
as they face Marshall for the second time this year
It was Pennfield's lowest offensive output of the season by more than 10 points
Marshall (8-6) has struggled in recent weeks
including its last three conference clashes
Philip is in first place in the Southern Central Athletic Association West Division
The Tigers have two wins over two teams in the top half of the division in the last week
which has won the division 10 straight years
The Tigers beat Bellevue 75-47 in December
Scouting Report: Calhoun Christian snapped a nine-game losing streak on Tuesday with a 44-36 win over Jackson Christian
playing out of the Crossroads Athletic Conference
Loy Norrix (Late Thursday); at Portage Central
Scouting Report: Battle Creek Central head coach Tony Warren stepped down following the Bearcats' loss on Jan
BCC has gone 2-0 with wins over Mattawan and Kalamazoo Central
BCC assistant coach Shikoko Cantrell has taken over head coaching duties
Kalamazoo Central (Late Thursday); at Mattawan
Scouting Report: Lakeview remains in position to win the Southwestern Michigan Athletic Conference East Division after a win over Loy Norrix on Tuesday as the Spartans are undefeated in division play at 4-0
Lakeview had five straight wins heading into its Thursday game with Kalamazoo Central (results not available for this edition)
Scouting Report: Harper Creek continues to fight to get to the top half of the league
The Beavers will get another chance to move up with a road game at last-place Hastings on Friday
The Saxons are winless in the Interstate 8 Conference and lost to Harper Creek 43-32 in December
Scouting Report: Pennfield won its second straight game
The Panthers are 2-2 in the their last four Interstate 8 Conference games as they try go climb out of the bottom half of the league
Pennfield gets a second crack at league-foe Marshall on Friday after struggling in a 43-21 loss to the Redhawks in December
Philip has won three of its last four games as it climbs toward .500 for the season
The Tigers still hope to make a run at the Southern Central Athletic Association West Division title
two games behind league-leader Climax-Scotts
A key stretch is next with Bellevue (3-3 in the league) and Climax-Scotts (7-1 in the league) over the next five days
Scouting Report: By the time Calhoun Christian takes the court for its next game
the Cougars will have played just one game in a total of 18 days
Calhoun Christian lost to Jackson Christian on Tuesday 26-20
the Cougars aren't set to play again until Feb
ANN ARBOR - The numbers on the scoreboard told part of the story
But the location of that scoreboard is the bigger takeaway as the final score was glowing in lights in the rafters of the Crisler Center on the campus of the University of Michigan
Philip joined East Jordan for a boys/girls varsity basketball doubleheader at the home of the Michigan Wolverines
giving the players for both of these small-school programs an experience they will remember for a lifetime
"It is just an awesome experience for any high school athlete to be able to play in a college atmosphere like this," said St
and to be able to play on the court where they watch those D-1 athletes play on TV
and to see this court up close and personal
Philip had earned a 52-47 victory over East Jordan in this boys basketball game on Friday in Ann Arbor
The game was set up due to the family relationship between the two teams
The head coach of East Jordan is Nate Dzwik
who is the uncle of the Dzwik triplets that start for St
the two teams have played each of the last two years at neutral courts with an emphasis on making it an unique experience for the two teams
with games at Ferris State University two years ago
Western Michigan University last year and at U-M this year
"This was an unbelievable experience for both the boys and the girls team," said St
take in the moment when you are on the court
think about all the great players that have played here
Because not many high school players get to enjoy this kind of experience."
East Jordan jumped out early with a 10-0 lead as St
the Tigers were nearly back even by the end of the first quarter
Philip took its first lead at 14-12 with a three-point play by Jackson Dzwik on a fast break layup and a made free throw with 6:50 left in the half
but the Tigers seemed to grab the momentum for good to start the second half with a quick 6-0 burst to lead 30-26
Philip led 38-30 with 1:41 left in the third quarter
And with Carter Dzwik hitting 2-of-4 free throws and Jackson Dzwik making 4-of-4 free throws
the Tigers were able to hold on for the win
"This is Coach Kimber's team and the defense Coach Kimber put in
Philip boys team as well as Tiger boys basketball head coach Mike Kimber was not with the team due to a personal family matter
the team held its composure and made its free throws and we were able to hold on for the win."
with Carter Dzwik adding 14 points and Sawyer Weiss chipping in eight points
Korbyn Russell had 15 points for East Jordan and Max Beal added 10 for the Red Devils
It was the first win for the Tigers in the three-game series with East Jordan with Jackson
Carter and Lincoln Dzwik getting family bragging rights over their uncle for at least a year
East Jordan jumped out to a 26-11 lead at halftime and came away with the non-conference win
June Kirkpatrick had 29 points for East Jordan
Lakeview trailed 46-29 heading in the fourth quarter
the Spartans rallied to outscored Parma Western 29-14 in the final period to make the game close
Parma Western (4-4) then hit a 3-pointer at the buzzer to escape with the win
Lebron Campbell had 35 points and nine rebounds to lead Lakeview with Jackson Hardy adding 11 points as the Spartans fall to 3-5
Lakewood Lake Odessa 50Pennfield led 20-12 after the first quarter and rolled to this non-conference win to improve to 7-2
Johnny Lake had 24 points and 15 rebounds to lead the Panthers with Zach Walling adding 11 points and three rebounds
Marshall 57Host Fowler knocked down 10 3-pointers in the non-conference win over Marshall (6-2)
Austin Burns led the Redhawks with 18 points with Austin Miller adding 15
Union City (6-3) led 18-4 in the first quarter and never trailed
Homer falls to 1-8 on the season with Brock Butler leading the way with 10 points as Caidan Kissinger added eight points and nine rebounds
Lakeview fell to 3-4 overall with the non-conference loss
Anya Rankin had 11 points to lead the Spartans with Karlee Gutsue adding 10
Mattawan 19Emily Dingee had 24 points to lead Marshall
John chipped in with nine points as nine players scored for the Redhawks
Pennfield's Natalie Hensel had 16 points and 10 rebounds with three steals and three blocks as the Panthers fall to 1-6 overall
17 rebounds and eight steals to lead Homer (2-4) in this win over Union City (3-4)
Brooklen Minix added 18 points and Ava Fetterman had 13 points and five steals
Nala Payne had 11 points and four rebounds for Union Cityi with Ellie Williams adding eight points and nine rebounds
In a game played at Cornerstone University
Philip came away with a non-conference win over Howardsville Christian (2-8)
Jackson Dzwik added 20 points and six rebounds with Colt Myers chipping in with 11 points
Philip’s Episcopal Church is preparing to host its 13th semi-annual All 4 Her Consignment Sale of gently-used spring and summer women’s and teens’ clothing and accessories
on Friday evening from 6 to 9 and on Saturday from 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
with most items reduced to half-price from 1-2 p.m
For more information about the sale, visit facebook.com/stphilipseasthampton
Proceeds from the sale will help fund the church’s ministries to help support 100-plus local adults and 250-plus children and teens who are currently food insecure
BOSTON — The MA Coalition for Suicide Prevention (MCSP) presented its Leadership in Suicide Prevention award to Sen
The award follows years of dedicated work by Velis to bolster behavioral health resources
among both the civilian and military connected populations
The Massachusetts Coalition for Suicide Prevention is a statewide organization of community activists
Over the last 20 years MCSP has been actively working to reduce barriers to mental health
domestic violence shelters and other community services
Following reports last summer that showed that the Army’s suicide rate in peacetime has now exceeded total combat deaths in the Iraq and Afghanistan wars, Velis held a roundtable at Holyoke Community College on how suicide can be prevented among the commonwealth’s service members.After the award ceremony
Velis shared that he will continue to demand a comprehensive response across the nation to address these alarming statistics
NORTHAMPTON — The Cancer Connection will host three upcoming programs this month at its location at 41 Locust St
*Self-Care Techniques for Lymphatic Drainage
The workshop will cover a short review of the lymphatic system and what people can do to reduce swelling
The program is open to anyone with a cancer diagnosis or is a primary caregiver and is free of charge
*A three-class series called Time to Heal: Coming Home to Yourself and Your Body After Cancer with Linda Tumbarello
and participants must be able to attend all three
A cancer diagnosis often arrives unexpectedly — sometimes from a routine screening
The urgency to begin treatment can leave little time to process the shock
This three-session workshop series offers a gentle
This program provides the opportunity to be in nonjudgmental
joyful connection through the healing power of singing
Join the community for an evening of learning simple rounds and songs
SOUTH HADLEY — Mount Holyoke College’s 11th annual Trailblazers of Color Leadership Conference will be held Saturday, April 5, from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., with keynote speaker Susana Morris ‘02
The 2025 Trailblazers of Color Leadership Conference theme is “Metamorphosis: Embracing Our Intersecting Identities.” The conference aims to promote the principle of embracing each other’s diverse intersecting identities and life experiences while excelling and growing in careers
The conference will include workshops as well as a people of color networking business expo
where attendees will have the opportunity to connect with each other as well as with businesses owned by people of color or organizations that serve people of color
The conference is free for all Mount Holyoke and Five College Consortium students, faculty and staff. For all other attendees, the conference is $15 which includes breakfast and lunch. For more information, information about group rates and to register, visit https://events.mtholyoke.edu/event/trailblazers-of-color-leadership-conference-2025
Keynote speaker Susana Morris ‘02
is a scholar of Black feminism and a cultural critic who has dedicated her career to studying the interior lives of Black women
She is an associate professor of literature
The event is free and open to the public and does not require registration for the conference
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(KVRR) – The North Dakota Fire Marshal’s Office is investigating the cause of Monday’s fire at St
Philip’s Catholic Church in Hankinson
Officials say there is extensive damage to the church ceiling
both the collapsed section and the remainder of the ceiling
and will most likely need to be replaced in its entirety
but a final determination won’t be made until after further structural inspections,” according to Diocese of Fargo spokesman Paul Braun
“Two parishioners entered the church shortly after the fire was reported and removed the Blessed Sacrament and a few sacred articles and vestments before being told not to re-enter the structure,” Braun said
Church officials say it appears the fire was concentrated mainly in the attic of the church
No cause has been determined and there is no cost estimate of the damages
The Franciscan Sisters of Dillingen have offered their convent chapel as a worship space for the parish this weekend’s Masses
The pastors of two Lutheran churches in Hankinson offered their worship spaces as well
VIA Home > Ride VIA Fare-Free to the MLK Jr
Ride VIA fare-free to the 37th Annual Martin Luther King Jr
VIA Metropolitan Transit’s complimentary bus service for march participants supports the nation’s largest MLK holiday procession
The drop-off location for service to the march will be on MLK Drive
Buses will return passengers to the original pick-up locations from noon to 3 p.m
Participants may access return service at Pittman-Sullivan Park
The community is invited to visit the VIA tent at Pittman-Sullivan Park from 8 a.m
where the vintage Dreamliner bus will be parked for viewing
VIA team members will be on site to share information about VIA programs and services
including the Keep SA Moving plan and ongoing projects designed to improve public transit options throughout San Antonio and Bexar County
Participants are also encouraged to bring nonperishable food items to donate through the Dr
Commission in support of the San Antonio Food Bank
Red collection bins will be staged at the beginning of the march
near the Greater Faith Institutional Church at 3514 Martin Luther King Drive
For more information about bus service on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, call (210) 362-2020
Philip stayed hot with a win on Tuesday and will get a chance to clinch a division title the next time the Tigers take the floor
Philip (16-4) won its fourth straight game as it beat Jackson Christian (9-9) 54-42 in boys basketball action at Sheila Guerra Gymnasium on Tuesday
The Tigers will next host Athens on Friday as St
Philp will enter that game with a one-game lead in the Southern Central Athletic Association West at 9-1 in division play
Philip currently has two division games remaining
so a win over Athens would clinch a share of the title with one game left and second-place Bellevue a game back in the standings at 9-2
It would be the first league or division title for St
Philip's Lincoln Dzwik had 20 points to lead the way with Jackson Dzwik getting 17 and Colt Myers adding 11
MORE: Pennfield beats Harper Creek on shot in the final seconds: 'The best moment of the season'
Lakeview 47Playing without its leading scorer LeBron Campbell
Lakeview (9-9) dropped this non-conference game to Schoolcraft (14-5)
Bradyn McGill had 22 points and 11 rebounds to lead the Spartans with Spencer Shotwell adding 16 points
A good non-conference win for Marshall (13-6) over a Portage Central (10-8) team that is in first place in the Southwestern Michigan Athletic Conference West Division
Austin Miller and Clark Erwin each had 17 points to lead Marshall with Austin Burns adding 14 points
Portage Northern 53Coldwater goes to 11-8 with the non-conference win
Jackson Reilly led Coldwater with 23 points with Ayden Dirschell adding 15 points
Coloma 45Galesburg-Augusta (15-4) won its 10th straight game with Giovonni Evans leading the Rams with 18 points with Ethan Thomas adding 13
Bellevue (13-3) had three players in double figures with Seth Keson leading the way with 15 with Carson Dahlem getting 13 and Chase Graham adding 12 points and 13 rebounds
Kooper Manning had 14 points and seven rebounds to lead Homer (4-16) with Alex Benoodt adding 11 points
Calhoun Christian loses Union City (13-5) to drop to 3-14 with Ben Lueck leading the Cougars with 20 and Stephen Andren adding 13
Harper Creek split the season series with city rival Pennfield with the win as the Beavers improve to 6-11
Harper Creek led by six at halftime as Ella Chantrenne led the Beavers with 18 points and Kennedy Halverson added 10
Pennfield falls to 7-11 with Natalie Hensel leading the Panthers with 15 points
Marshall earned the non-conference win to improve to 13-4
Emily Dingee led the Redhawks with 20 points with Brielle Kelly adding 10
Athens had three players foul out in a non-conference loss to Calhoun Christian (6-9)
Jayna Schwartz led the Cougars with 26 points
including 16-of-26 from the free throw line
six steals and four rebounds to lead Athens (4-12)
Jackson Northwest 40Marshall (12-6) kept itself in the hunt in the Interstate 8 Conference
one game behind the leaders at 6-3 in league play with the win over Jackson Northwest
Austin Miller had 16 points and five rebounds to lead Marshall with Austin Burns adding 10 points
Philip (15-4) earned a non-conference win over Maple Valley (6-13)
Jackson Dzwik led the Tigers with 22 points with Lincoln Dzwik adding 21 and Carter Dzwik coming up with 13
Six players scored in double figures as Bellevue (12-3) rolled over Factoryville Christian
Carson Dahlem had 33 points to lead Bellevue with Aaron Glomski adding 20
Gobles (11-6) outscored Climax-Scotts (4-13) 16-8 in the second quarter to lead 27-21 at halftime
Chase VanMiddlesworth led the Panthers with 10 points and three assists
Galesburg-Augusta (14-4) led Allegan (7-9) 35-27 at halftime
Battle Creek Central (9-3) kept itself in the race in the Southwestern Michigan Athletic Conference East Division with a win over Kalamazoo Central (5-9)
BCC is just one game behind Lakeview at 6-1 in the division
A'Mya Hodges led BCC with 21 points with Zakarionna Caldwell scoring 14
Myliyah Mosley getting 13 and Nae'Ary Wilson adding 12
Marshall (12-4) rolled past Jackson Northwest (4-11) to stay in the hunt in the Interstate 8 Conference
just two games behind league-leading Parma Western
led by Emily Dingee with 19 with Sarah Couch getting 14 and Jordyn St
Philip’s College hosted its 16th Annual Women Breaking Through Conference on March 21
and professionals to encourage young women to pursue careers in science
The conference was created to inspire and motivate young women to pursue educational opportunities in STEM fields
Philip’s College collaborates with faculty and local professional women in STEM careers to be positive role models for the next generation of women interested in these fields
Adena Williams Loston welcomed attendees to begin the conference
emphasizing the importance of empowering women in STEM fields
“Men and women are equally gifted in science and mathematics
but there is a nationwide imbalance of males versus females in STEM fields,” she said
“I encourage you to take advantage of today’s conference
and build relationships with women you admire in your field of interest.”
Attendees participated in hands-on workshops
Panelists included Jennifer Castro from the Alamo Colleges District
Joy Etkins from the San Antonio Water System
and Juan Song from the Alamo Colleges District
The event concluded with an exploration of STEM careers at various information booths