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Big Rapids' star goalkeeper Olivia Godfrey, celebrated for her 87.2 save percentage and 13 shutouts, will continue her career for two more years, drawing praise from Coach Curt Ray and inspiring teammates across multiple sports.
Ferris State’s football team enters the 2026 season as the preseason favorite in the GLIAC, riding a 30‑game winning streak and boasting a strong returning core of players and coaches.
Emily Waltz, a three‑sport standout from Big Rapids, Michigan, earned All‑Conference honors after a 25‑goal sophomore soccer season and is now preparing for a competitive golf campaign that begins in August.
A sophomore from Big Rapids, Michigan, excels on the soccer field as a defender and on the ice as a center for the Fox Motors 16U girls hockey team, delivering goals, defensive stops, and a plan to return to both sports next season.
A junior athlete at Big Rapids combines soccer, basketball and track to lead her team to a championship, emphasizing playmaking over scoring and drawing inspiration from her sister’s soccer journey.
Maddie Vallade, a 24‑year‑old dual‑sport standout from Big Rapids, Michigan, is preparing for the upcoming volleyball season while reflecting on a standout soccer campaign that earned her first‑team All‑CSA honors and praise from Coach Curt Ray.
Ava Pedigo, a sophomore from Big Rapids, Michigan, excels in both basketball and soccer, earning all‑league honors, helping her teams win championships, and planning future development.
Every spring, the manicured fairways of Clear Lake Golf Club transform into a gathering place for former Ferris State football players, a tradition that blends nostalgia with friendly competition. Head coach Tony Annese sees the event as more than a social gathering; he views it as a vital thread that weaves together the program’s past and its future. Alumni such as Kurt Dubowski, Cole Meredith, Brady Sheldon, and Tayo Moss share reflections on the camaraderie and pride that define the weekend. The outing coincides with the Bulldogs' recent national championship success and the retirement of Jason Vander Laan's jersey, underscoring a lasting legacy.
Coach Tony Annese looks ahead to a promising season as Ferris State football gathers for its annual golf outing, highlighting recent triumphs and a strong team culture.
Ferris State’s defensive masterclass brought together top high school talent for intensive training in Big Rapids.
The Big Rapids girls soccer team finished an unbeaten 7‑0 campaign in the Central State Activities Association, with six underclassmen earning All‑CSAA honors for their standout performances.
Brody Ososki, a senior at Big Rapids High School, has excelled in both baseball and hockey, earning all‑state honors and planning a junior hockey stint in New Mexico after graduation.
John Sonntag, whose 1974 tackle record still defines Ferris State football, has been named grand marshal for the university's fall homecoming parade, reflecting a career that spans sport, service and scholarship.
Hadley Fox, the 2025 Pioneer all‑area soccer player of the year, moves from Grand Rapids Community College to Aquinas College, aiming to make an impact in the midfield.
After years of teaching and coaching youth hockey, Bryan Marek has been appointed head coach of the Big Rapids High School varsity hockey team, a role he says feels like a homecoming.