LAPEER, Michigan — Lapeer West High School will host several East-West alumni baseball games on September 14, 2013, one day after the final East-West varsity football game. Proceeds from the games will support Lapeer Baseball’s summer program. “There has been a tremendous amount of interest in the games since we first began discussing it last […]
Read moreLapeer East junior drafted by the Flint Junior Generals
Recently, a Lapeer East High School junior was drafted in the NA3HL Draft on Tuesday. Jacob Drinkard, a forward, was the 66th pick overall, selected in the fourth round of the draft. Drinkard will play locally for the Flint Junior Generals, an organization with a reputation for advancing players to higher levels of hockey. Jacob […]
Read moreThree from Lapeer West earn second team all-league honors in softball
Three players from Lapeer West High School have earned second team all-league honors: Kacie Byard (first base), Mary Proulx (outfield) and Hunter Conzelmann (pitcher). Several players from West and East High Schools were named honorable mention: Lapeer East: Madison Liley and Marki Ludeman Lapeer West: Brianne Brown, Molly Brown, Kaylyn Buzzell, Bria DeBono, Emma Somers […]
Read moreTwo Lapeer West wrestlers to compete at D-1 level
In case you missed it in the Lapeer County Press recently, two Lapeer West wrestlers have signed and will compete at the NCAA Division One level in the fall. From LCP: The Lapeer West wrestling program has had a long standing tradition of sending quality wrestlers on to the college ranks. That tradition continued on […]
Read moreTo the next level: East’s Josef Perry to play two sports at Alma College
Josef Perry, an impressive student-athlete from Lapeer East High School, will compete at the next level in two sports, football and wrestling. On Monday, Josef was joined by friends, family and members of the staff at East to celebrate his decision to attend Alma College in the fall. East Athletic Director Sharon Miller said if […]
Read more2013 Lapeer East Project Graduation to host annual basketball game with Detroit Lions
The 2013 Lapeer East Project Graduation Committee is sponsoring a Detroit Lions Basketball Game on Saturday, March 23rd at Lapeer East High School. Doors will open at 6 p.m. and the game will tip at 7 p.m. Detroit Lions football players (players names to be released at a later date) will play a basketball game […]
Read moreSeveral LCS wrestlers have strong outings at state individual meet
On March 2, three Lapeer West High School Wrestlers placed in the top three of the Individual State Wrestling Tournament held at the Palace of Auburn Hills. One Lapeer East Wrestler, Dillon Ellsworth, also placed. Here are the results: West Adam Nichols (140 pounds) Second Place Dean Somers (119 pounds) Second Place […]
Read moreLapeer West blows out no. 3-ranked Grand Blanc, 65-43
DAVISON, Michigan — The only ‘L’ on the right side of the column for Grand Blanc (22-1) this season came courtesy of Lapeer. The Lapeer West boys’ varsity basketball team will continue its improbable run in the MHSAA state playoffs after the Panthers blew out undefeated and third-ranked Grand Blanc on Monday, 65-43. The Panthers […]
Read moreVideo: The final three minutes of the big game, West versus Swartz Creek
West 61, Swartz Creek 57: The first district boys’ basketball title in school history.
Read moreLapeer West holds court, wins first district boys’ basketball title in school history
LAPEER, Michigan — For the first time in nearly four decades of existence, Lapeer West High School will raise a banner that reads: District Boys’ Basketball Champions. Because Zeshawn Jones-Parker said so. West’s 6-3 senior forward dominated the game in the first half, leading the Panthers to a narrow two-point lead at the break. In […]
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