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March Madness

Paul Disho, Editor • May 15, 2024

March madness is a college basketball tournament with 68 teams trying to win the National Championship. The tournament started March 21st and completed on April 8th. The final two teams were UConn with...

CRUSHED

Michael Rice, Reporter • December 5, 2023

The varsity basketball team faced long time rivals Eisenhower in their matchup this weekend on Saturday, Dec. 2. This game ended with the Chieftains winning by a final score of 56 - 41. Junior Mason...

Student Athletes Get Their Wish

Jonathan Cunningham, Sports Editor • February 12, 2021

After an outrage and many protests and Facebook posts calling for leading health officials to "let them play", Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer along with the Michigan Department of Health...

MHSAA extends pause to athletics

Shea Hathcock, Online Reporter • December 17, 2020

Since the Michigan health department's three-week shut down order, MHSAA has been making updates on the student athlete's season possibilities. On Nov. 18, the Representative Council of MHSAA, the Michigan...

Testing Positive

Brooklynn Hathcock, Digital Editor in Chief • December 17, 2020

Many students and staff have gotten tested for the Coronavirus, but some even have tested positive. Students like Rory Montreuil saw the signs of possibly having Coronavirus, then tested later on and...

Basketball tryouts held soon

Selina Rivera, Online Reporter • October 16, 2019

With winter sports starting soon, the basketball players are working hard and looking forward to a day that could change their lives. Any 9th-12th grade boys who are interested in trying out will meet...

Girls basketball advances to regionals

Evan Gray and Magan Leitermann • June 3, 2019

For the first time in a long time, both boys and girls varsity basketball both played in districts and played at a high caliber throughout the seasons. “We have been preparing the way we always do,...

Get’cha head in the game

Julia Bartoy, Guest Reporter • January 4, 2019

When it comes to getting ready for games, the pre-game rituals that athletes have are endless. Some have handshakes, some pray, and some people listen to music. As for Chieftain basketball, 83% of the...

Utica takes on Ike in rivalry game

Mackenzie Malone, Guest Reporter • December 15, 2017

Dec. 15 is a big day for the varsity boys basketball team and all their fans. The Chieftains once again will be facing their rivals, the Eisenhower Eagles, but this year on their home court at 7 p.m. "This...

March Madness. Sour Sixteen Brackets

Donnie Krall and Ethan Cartwright, Business manager and Editor-in-Chief • May 4, 2017

March Madness is here once again. This beautiful time of year gives fans hope for their team and their bracket. However, it brings heartbreak to broken brackets and losing teams. Anything can happen in...

March Madness Begins

Jacob Joseph, Guest Reporter • March 21, 2017

As the month of March begins, there is much to look forward to. The weather begins to get warmer, the days get longer, and the famous NCAA tournament begins. 68 teams fight to become crowned the best...

Reid Bonifas and Donnie Krall, Reporter and Business manager • November 18, 2016

The Chieftains said goodbye to long-time coach Gerry Kraemer and welcomed Dave Hinkle, who has been a part of the program for 14 years. The JV coach for six years and the varsity assistant for eight...