After a successful championship season, the Skyline Rowing team finished as the State and Midwest sculling team points champions for both the men’s and women’s teams, qualified five boats for nationals: Womens Junior 4x, Womens Varsity 4x, Mens Junior 4x, Mens Junior 2x, Mens Varsity 2x.

The women’s junior varsity quad, made up of Lyra Alfenas (‘28), Reed Jemison-Blais (‘28), Hannah Wen (‘28) and Sadie Cutler (‘28), earned silver at nationals following Skyline’s strong showing at their previous major event, Midwests.

The team also brought home nine medals at the Midwest Rowing Championships, capping off one of Skyline’s strongest rowing seasons in recent years.

The Midwest Rowing Championships, one of the largest regattas in the region, featured around 2,200 athletes from 50 teams across 10 states. Although the competition was intense, Skyline athletes and coaches said the weekend was defined not only by the results, but also the team’s culture and support for one another.

“I thought the team showed up for each other all weekend,” said Head Coach Kit Bennett. “Their hard work paid off.”

According to Bennett, the team’s success came from both individual and the overall team collaboration. In championship rowing, teams earn points by consistently placing in the top eight across a variety of events.

“I think we always try and do well on the Team Points Trophies,” Bennett said. “That’s team effort. It’s not just about winning as you score by making finals. It’s about doing well across the board.”

For many athletes, the championships represented the hard work of nearly a year of preparation.

“Technically, like a year’s worth [of preparation], because we prepare every season, all three seasons, just for this one race,” said VJV Athlete Reed Jemison-Blais (‘28). “It’s a lot of work.”

Athletes also emphasized the team culture that helped Skyline succeed throughout the weekend.

“In crew, you have to have really good chemistry with your teammates and boat mates,” said VJV Athlete Pablo Del Rio (‘27). “The people that come and do crew are very nice and hardworking and disciplined people.”

Pablo said one of the biggest moments from the weekend was seeing Skyline athletes support one another during finals races.

“Whenever a final came down that involved one of our crews, you could always see a group of Skyline athletes there cheering them on,” he said. “As a team, we were all there together.”

However, one of the most memorable moments of the regatta had nothing to do with medals or racing.

During the competition on Saturday, severe weather forced an emergency evacuation of the water, Skyline athletes quickly helped crews from across the Midwest safely return to shore.

“Our team went to the beach area where the boats were coming in from the emergency evacuation and helped 20 to 30 teams get out of the water safely,” said Bennett. “That was the moment I was proudest of.”

“I was really scared,” said Jemison-Blais. “But once we got out, it was kind of fun helping other people.”

This experience showed what the program truly stands for. The unimaginable, once-in-a-lifetime event had occurred the first day of the Midwest Championships.

“It’s much more than just crew,” said Rio. “It’s about being the best person you can be and being part of a family.”

While the team celebrated strong results, athletes said the relationships and support within the program mattered just as much as the medals earned throughout the weekend.

“I think we have one of the best teams at the high school,” said Bennett. “It’s a really close community who supports each other and works hard.”

“It’s more than just the sport,” the varsity boys athlete said. “It’s being part of a family.”

With many athletes returning next season, Bennett said the team is already looking ahead to building on this year’s progress.

“We are excited for next year, with the steps in program culture made this year and what it will bring for the 2026-2027 racing season,” said Bennett.

The team will next compete at the Canadian National Championships during the weekend of June 5, 2026.

Note: Darsh Vats and Tristan Pozenel are Skyline Crew athletes.

Coming off of a season with a lot of leadership and talent lost to 2025 graduation, the Water Polo team continued to improve all season long. 

This year Anna Williams (‘27) led the team in goals and assists. This was a really special year for Williams because she also made First-Team All-Region.

The team’s goalie, Julia Zhang (‘27), also made First-Team All-Region.

This year’s team will continue to improve and grow more next year. With some strong returning seniors next year, the water polo team is sure to bounce back.

After starting their season off with a close loss against Salem at home (8-9), Skyline lacrosse team worked hard to improve. 

This group showed great persistence this season, with two rival games that went into overtime, including a tough loss against Pioneer (11-12) and a win against Huron (12-10). 

The three captains, Gabi Arocha (‘26), Heather Shriberg (‘26), and Molly Greenberg (‘26) were remarkable leaders to the rest of the team. Especially when welcoming eight freshmen, they became role models for the young players. 

“I hadn’t ever played lacrosse going into this season,” says player Kate Sauld (‘29). “The captains and upperclassmen really stepped into the role of helping everybody out.” 

On May 20, 2026, Arocha and Greenberg combined for 17 goals in the first playoff game, leading the team to a 19-12 win against St. Catherine. The team went on to play Father Gabriel Richard in the Regional Semi-finals on May 27th, losing 4-15.  

The team will graduate a set of seven seniors this year. Although with a large group of underclassmen, they will keep their sights on next season.

In Skyline Men’s Lacrosse’s last 6 games, the Varsity team went 4-2.  The JV team finished their season with a 6-7 loss, showing lots of improvement and potential for the future.

Standouts include goalie Thor Ham, who surpassed over 800 career saves this season.  In addition, the senior class led by example for the upcoming classes to pick up and improve on. 

According to coach Isiah Dehn, “ the classes of ‘27-’29 are hungry to prove themselves.”

“Next year should be exciting in many ways,” said Dehn. “Lots of great kids coming in and this group of [rising] seniors has been itching since they were freshmen to get the program back on top. Don’t be surprised to see these guys playing in a couple of Championship games next year.”

To be announced soon: the boys vs. girls Skyline Lacrosse showdown.  Date to be announced.

Skyline Golf had another great year of growth while also welcoming lots of new and exciting talent. 

In the SEC championship, the team scored a season low of 338 and placed 3rd. 

The team was led by outstanding captains Fletcher Kierce (‘26), Jackson Hensley (‘26), and Carter Dionne (‘26). 

Standout player Lucas Phibbs (‘28) shot a 79 on 18 holes in the SEC championship as well. 

Quinn Chappell-Lakin (‘27) shot a 84 and Ben Zampi (‘27) shot a 86 in the JV championships. 

Zampi, Chappell-Lakin, and Phibbs will all be looking to make an impact next year despite the loss of talent from this year’s senior group.

Skyline Softball finished strong, winning three of the last six games of the season.

Highlights include Amelia Misch (‘29) hitting an over the fence home run at Pioneer.  Tessa Jobe (‘27) will be taking the team over as captain for next season. 

Standouts returning include Charlotte Toohey, Piper Ayotte, Maliah Stewart, Eleanora Ritter Varela, Callie Crawford and Penelope Shefferly.

Saturday, May 30th, the team faced off in the District championship series against Pioneer.  The Post will update results as they become available.

The team is well poised for a strong 2027 season.  “Next year we only lose one starter from our roster (Cam Murray) who really turned on the bats in the second half of the season,” said coach Jim Wroten. “We also have two strong and experienced freshmen coming in next season which will help bolster our ability to keep opposing teams from scoring runs. I’m very excited for the roster for the 2027 Skyline Eagles softball team.”

The Skyline girls soccer team continues to build on an impressive season, recently winning a district championship and advancing to the regional semifinals.

The Eagles finished SEC Red Division play with a strong 7-1-3 conference record and entered the MHSAA Tournament, determined to make a postseason run.

Skyline opened tournament play with a 2-0 victory over Huron, advancing to the district semifinals. The team then faced one of its toughest challenges of the season against Saline, who entered the match ranked No. 4 overall in the state with a 15-1-2 record.

After losing to Saline earlier in the regular season, Skyline got its revenge in the district semifinals on May 26, 2026, defeating the Saline Hornets 2-0. 

The district championship game on May 28, 2026, was against Pioneer. The two teams had tied both times they played during the regular season, so the game could have gone either way.

“The girls were able to put together a great effort,” Head Coach Chris Morgan said.

Skyline rose on top with a 3-1 victory to win the district title. It is the program’s second district championship in the last three years.

According to the coaching staff, the team’s senior class has played a major role in the success of the program this season.

With the district championships over, Skyline now turns its attention to the regional competition. The Eagles will compete in the regional semifinals on June 2, 2026 at Saline High School. They will face either Woodhaven or Edsel Ford as they continue their path to a state championship.

This season the tennis team battled through many great matches, ending the season third in the region behind Pioneer and Saline. 

This year marked an improvement, with the team qualifying for states.

“One of my favorite moments was winning my first singles match,” says varsity player Gwen Armstrong (‘29). “I’m excited to keep improving with my teammates throughout the next few years.” 

Maja Kwaiser (‘26) and Mira Kustarz (‘26) got revenge over Pioneer from last year and won the regional championship for doubles. 

The JV team also had a great season. According to some varsity players, key players included Amara Reddy (‘28) and Anya Kinra (‘29). 

Although the team will lose six impactful seniors, this squad also gained three competitive freshmen this year on varsity. They will be ready for 2027.  

This year’s Track team was nothing short of remarkable, setting many new Skyline records and with Alex Hastie (‘29), Lucia Llanes (‘28), Isla Tharp (‘27), and Becca Van Lent (‘27) bringing home gold in the girls 4×800 relay.

This relay team also set a new Skyline record for the event, running a 9:05.75.

On the men’s side, the boys 4×800 relay of Adam Repp  (‘26), Hudson Doll (‘29), Oskar MacArthur (‘28), Kyle Krasan (‘26) placed 2nd, setting a new school record of 7:40.93. This is the 5th fastest time ever run at the state finals.

Additionally, Krasan ran to 7th in the 800.

Sprinter Neal qualified for states in the 100m and 200m races and also broke school records, running a 10.75 in the 100m and 22.25 in the 200m. 

While bidding farewell to many strong seniors, the team looks forward to maintaining excellence in the coming season. “We are excited to use the momentum built this spring as a jumping off point for cross country next year,” says coach Caryn Gehrke. “While we are sad to see our seniors finish their high school careers, we have a fantastic group of returning athletes.”

In District championships, the Skyline Varsity Baseball Team beat Pioneer and Ypsilanti, ultimately ending the season with a loss to Dexter.

Head Coach Kyle Cornell reported standout performances fromCooper Onsted (SEC Red 1st team), Jack Kiddle (Honorable Mention), and Eric Larson (Sportsmanship).

“We look to keep building next year,” said Kyle Cornell, Head Coach. ‘We have some young players coming up that we are excited about. Then hopefully we have some new incoming freshmen to boost the program as well.”  

Skyline’s Varsity schedule included multiple rivalry matchups against Huron, and Pioneer again in districts. These games were expected to be some of the most challenging of the season, carrying added pressure due to school history and community attention. The Skyline team played Huron and won 2 games out of 3 games.

In the regular season, the team played Pioneer, Saline, Chelsea, Dexter, and Monroe. These games didn’t go as Skyline wanted, but they fought their hardest.

Skyline had difficulty competing against Pioneer High School, losing all three regular season games even though two of the games were quite close. The team did not fare much better against Saline High School and Dexter High School, losing every game played against both, although many of the games against Dexter were close at the start and could have been pulled out early. Skyline will get to play Dexter again today during regionals. 

The team managed a victory during their series against Monroe High School, but could not come out on top in either game against Chelsea High School in their series which was characterized by high scores.

These programs were tough tests for the Skyline. The team entered the season with a new roster, with several players in different roles and adjusting to new responsibilities. This impacted early-season performance as Skyline worked to build team chemistry, improve communication, and adjust to game-speed situations.

Midway through the season, varsity player Wesley Waller (‘28) said that ”We’re getting better…we just can’t focus on a certain thing. We’re either good at pitching, bad at hitting, good in the field, bad at hitting, good at hitting, but bad in the field…Very inconsistent.” Players remained optimistic about the team’s potential heading into the end of season. 

“Games against Pioneer and Saline are always competitive,” says Junior Varsity baseball player Ben Cox (‘28). “Those are the ones everyone looks forward to seeing.”

“We just have to stay focused and keep working,” said Liam Davidson (‘28) “If we do that, we can compete with anyone.” 

According to Skyline Varsity Baseball Coach Trevor Davidson, the team has been working on preparation and consistency. “We’ve been focusing on fundamentals such as defense, hitting approach, and communication across the field. If we stay disciplined, we’ll put ourselves in a good position.” 

Players say that continued improvement and daily effort will be key as the season begins and the team adjusts to new competition and expectations.

“We just have to keep getting better every day,” said Arend. “That’s what’s going to make the difference.”