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Josh Yurick’s inaugural season with the Big Rapids Cardinals began with a mixed showing at the Alma Invitational, featuring key performances from seniors Rhys Kilpatrick, Mason Covey and Brayden Scholz, while a promising freshman group looks to accelerate the team’s tactical evolution.
Alec Gary earns Coach of the Year while Aidan Anderson is named Player of the Year, highlighting a season rich with individual and team achievements.
The Cardinals clinched a fourth consecutive league championship and a first district title since 2018, finishing 25‑9 overall with a perfect 10‑0 conference record.
Brayden Scholz’s performances in baseball and basketball have helped the Cardinals clinch a fourth consecutive division title, while his future plans keep the community eager for his return.
The Big Rapids baseball squad secured the CSAA Red Division championship with a 9-5 and 5-2 sweep over Grant, while the softball team dropped two games to the same opponent. Upcoming matchups against Lakeview and Reed City loom on the schedule.