Huron Softball Win

The Huron softball team earned a doubleheader sweep over FGR with two high-scoring wins. Huron dominated the first game 22-5 with a strong offensive performance from start to finish. In game two, the River Rats kept the momentum going and battled through a competitive matchup to secure an 18-13 victory. With consistent hitting and energy throughout both games, Huron completed an impressive night at the plate.

Huron Rowing Association: Spring Kick-Off

Huron Rowing had an impressive performance at the Midwest Championship at Kensington last weekend, competing against 59 teams from seven states over two days of racing. After entering 13 preliminary races on Saturday, Huron advanced 11 boats to the finals on Sunday. The women’s V4+ crew earned a silver medal with a second-place finish, while the men’s Jr4 placed fourth, finishing just one second away from the podium. Following the strong weekend, the women’s team has qualified for Nationals over Memorial Day weekend, and the men are still in contention for an at-large bid. Go Rats!

Tennis Q&A with Bob Denham

Q: Who or what inspired you to start coaching?My dad was a coach, and watching the connection he made with his players had an impact on me as a young person. Q: Why did you choose to coach tennis specifically?I was a journalism major, and Ferris State only had a two-year program. So it was either transfer somewhere else or do something else. I had caught the tennis bug at the time, and Ferris offered a “Professional Tennis Management” degree. Deadline pressure had me burned out. Tennis had been my escape, so to speak, and having a few friends in the program made it a fairly easy decision. Ironically, my dad wasn’t super supportive of it at first. He came around. Q: How long have you been coaching tennis?I’ve been working as a teaching professional for about 38 years.  Q: How has your coaching style evolved over time?In the early days, I didn’t know anything but wanted to know everything. Now I’m at the point where I can relax as a coach and see the bigger picture mo

Coaches Spotlight: Russel DeVerteuil (Mens Freshmen Basketball Coach) Q&A

Q:What inspired you to start coaching?A:Someone took the time to teach me the game so I just decided to return the favor to youngsters who need help.”Pay it forward”Q:Why did you choose to coach basketball?A:SEE ABOVEQ:What is your favorite memory from coaching so far?A:My favorite memory from coaching is actually watching last year’s freshman team come back from being down 25 points to beat Pioneer at their gym last season.Q:What advice would you give incoming athletes?A: I would encourage incoming athletes to get involved in summer ball and preseason strength and conditioningQ:How do you handle tough losses with your team?A:I learn more from tough losses than I do from wins.Q:What's something your team does that makes you especially proud?A:I’m very proud of how hard my team handles tough coaching and how hard they work in practice. 

Huron's District Run Ends

The Huron Women’s Basketball team saw its district run come to an end on Wednesday, March 5, with a 45-23 loss to Saline. Despite the defeat, the season marked a milestone for the program as the team advanced past the first round of districts for the first time.

Coaches Spotlight: Robert Shannon (Women's Hockey Coach) Q&A

Q: How long have you been coaching women's hockey?A: 10 yearsQ: What got you into coaching?A: My children were playing hockey, and a coach was needed.Q: Do you have past hockey experience? A: Yes, I played since I was 6 years old. Played in which school and played intramural hockey in college; now I play in a league in Ann Arbor.Q: What is your favorite part about coaching? A: Watching the players develop their ice hockey skills.Q: How do you feel going into this season? A: We have a lot of new skaters, and I am excited to teach them ice hockey skills. 

Free t-shirts for first 30 students at Friday's basketball game

Senior Max Pinsky, student section leader, has organized a special event for Huron men's varsity basketball game on Friday, Jan. 16 at 7 p.m. The first 30 students to arrive to the student section will be awarded with free t-shirts. The special occasion is for mental health awareness in partnership with the Myles Jeffrey Roberts Foundation. 

Coaches Spotlight: Garai Fields (Varsity Women's Basketball) Q&A

Q: How long have you been coaching women's Basketball?A: I’ve been coaching high school girls varsity basketball for about 8 yearsQ: What do you expect for this year's season ?A: My expectations are very high. We want to win every moment which leads to winning possessions, winning games, and ultimately winning overall.Q: What motivated you during your hardest game ?A: What motivates me during the toughest games is seeing the determination, commitment, and work my players put in all summer longer. Those moments remind me why we compete.Q: What is something you are proud of as a coach?A:  Honestly, just being called “Coach” is something I take great pride in. It’s an honor and a big part of my identity now. 

Ranking on the Mat: Abufarha finishes strong

Huron’s wrestling team turned in a solid performance at the individual tournament hosted at Ypsilanti High School on Dec. 6, highlighted by a standout run from sophomore Mohanad Abufarha, who secured second place in his weight class.Although the event focused on individual results, wrestlers also contributed points toward their team’s overall standing. Thanks to multiple strong finishes, Huron tied for 11th place out of what is believed to be 21 competing schools, a respectable position in a competitive field.Alongside Abufarha’s silver finish, teammates Willie Stevenson, Abdalla, and Omar each earned 5th place, adding important points to Huron’s team score. Their combined efforts helped the team hold their own against a deep lineup of schools from across the region.The tournament at Ypsi High offered valuable early-season experience and set a positive tone for the team as they continue to develop. With Abufarha’s run to the finals and three additional top-five placements, Huron leaves

Huron Women's Basketball First Win

On Monday, Dec. 8 Varsity Women’s Basketball went to Royal Oak for an away game. They were locking in tight and pushing through a tough start. The River Rats earned their first win of the season on the road. Earlier in the season, they struggled in their early games. At the beginning, it was rough. They lost many matches. This team put in the work, battled through every challenge, and grew together every step of the way. “I was excited because I know we’ve been working really good," Senior Arie Hesterly said.Their hard work showed during their hardest games. It is seeing that determination, dedication, and how the players put in all summer long. These moments are how they keep pushing through and why they even compete. “Yeah, probably the three man we like, it’s just got a good flow to it, I like that,” Sophomore Sanista Sachin said.Sachin got really locked in, by focusing on passing and teamwork. The three players moved up the court, their flow was smooth, getting into the zone where

Men's Basketball Game Today

The River Rats (14-2) have a game today against the Bedford Kicking Mules (6-8) in the dome gym at 7 pm. Buy your tickets hereGo Rats!!

Men's JV Basketball Team finishes the season undefeated!

Led by coaches Jibreel and Khalil Hussein, the JV basketball team was able to cap off a perfect season. The River Rats finished with a record of 18-0. “A true credit to their consistency, preparation, and daily habits,” varsity head coach Mo Kasham said.This group of athletes showed great promise for next season, where most of them will be playing with the varsity team. 

Men's basketball is headed to district finals!

After a 61-56 win against the Saline Hornets, Huron men's varsity basketball team is headed to play again in a district final. The game will be played at Saline High School Friday, Feb 27 at 7:00 pm. To make the stakes even higher, the River Rats will face cross-town rivals Pioneer. In the two previous head-to-head matchups, each team has taken a close victory home. Now, where the stakes are at the highest, both teams will not only compete to take the lead in the head-to-head matchups, but more importantly, to win the district tournament. 

Huron's wrestler Tyler Fox wins districts!

On Wednesday Feb. 22, junior Tyler Fox was deemed individual wrestling champion for the 144 lb class in division one district five.

Huron Water Polo starts Regionals on Oct. 31

On Friday Oct. 31, the Huron River Rats Water Polo team is going to play their most important game of the year so far, against Grand Blanc High School. People who have been following the water polo team might know the odds of beating them as the second seed is decently high, but never underestimate their opponents. If the Rats win, they go to states, and if they lose, they go home and the season is over. The toughest part is the opponent is hosting the state tournament later on in the season, so they’re going to try their hardest to win this game, since nobody wants to set up the pool for other teams and not even play.

River Rats win the District Finals for men's soccer

The Huron Men’s Varsity Soccer team brought home the District Championship on Thursday night, defeating crosstown rival Pioneer 2–1 in a high-energy match on their home field. The stands were packed as the final whistle blew, and the crowd erupted, rushing to the fence as the team sprinted toward them in celebration.Senior Kinley Poole led Huron’s offense, scoring both goals for the River Rats. The second came late in the second half and put Huron back in the lead to secure the title.“I felt like ‘him,’” Poole said, recalling his goal. “I was on the attack and I gave my teammate ‘the look.’ He played it over because I knew I had the advantage. When the keeper cheated out, I tried to play it in, and it went right over the keeper. After, I ran to the stands getting everyone hype.”For Poole, the performance meant more than just two goals. “I feel like I had to do it for the team,” he said. “Having a slow middle part of the season because of football, I felt like I had to come back and sho

Cross country teams have successful races before regionals

     Last Wednesday, the men’s and women’s cross country teams traveled to East Lansing. Setting a personal best was freshman Matthieu Cras with a time of 22:30.     “It was really nice because it was a completely flat course,” Cras said. “A lot of people got PRs. It’s really good to finally break that mark of just running. To feel the hard work paying off.”     At last weekend’s meet, the River Rats showed determination across both teams. For the girls, senior Leena Shelgikar led the way with an impressive 10th-place finish, making her the first Huron runner to cross the line. Her strong performance anchored the team, which placed 15th overall against a tough field of competitors.  Congratulations is also in order to Leena as she broke the Huron High School record for girls cross country with a time of 17:53!!  Way to go Leena!!     On the boys’ side, Sophomore Conrad Marra, a community runner, finished 97th to repr

Huron Men’s Varsity Soccer Suffers First Loss of the Season to Saline Hornets

With a chance to win the SEC Red Conference, the men's varsity soccer team was unable to perform under pressure. The Saline Hornets came in with lots of intensity and managed to take an important victory on the road. This game meant a lot more than just a loss, however, as it was the River Rats' first defeat of the season. Luckily for them, they'll have another chance to win the conference. They look to bounce back from this defeat on Senior Night against Skyline on Tuesday, October 7th. With a win, Huron can finish off their unforgettable regular season on a positive note and move on to playoffs as SEC Red Conference champions. 

Huron Varsity Football takes down cross-town rivals Pioneer in a 21-14 win