Skyline Crew is finishing 2025 with another dominant year on the water, conquering at  Midwests, States, and Nationals. 

At the Midwest Championship, both the boys’ and girls’ teams captured the sculling championship, finishing third overall for combined events. Skyline girls had three first-place finishes in individual races: the varsity double, quad, and junior varsity quad. The girls’ novice quad and junior double placed second.  On the boys’ side, the team took home second in the JV quad, junior double, and varsity quad. 

At States, the girls’ team took home the championship in sculling and were second in sweeps.  The boys finished second in sculling and third in sweeps.  Freshmen girls and boys each brought home silver in the 4+.  Overall, in sweeps and sculling, the team took home second place, with many first-place performances and a notable first-ever medal in the boys Varsity 8+.

At Nationals, the girls’ senior quad placed 2nd, the junior quad 4th, the freshman quad 7th, and the junior double 9th. In the boys’ competition, senior singles placed 12th, freshmen Quad placed 6th, and Senior and Junior Quads 8th.

The team returned to Canadian Nationals for the first time since Covid-19, facing off in St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada. The Women’s Lightweight Junior Quad and Varsity Quad both brought home gold, while Women’s Junior 8+ and Women’s Senior Double both got bronze. 

Although the class of ‘25 has played a key role in the Eagles’ achievements, the team is in good hands with younger athletes stepping into the spotlight as many graduates leave to pursue both studies and crew in college.  

The track team’s 65 boys showed strength and courage throughout the season, pushing each other to improve while building a supportive environment. The team remained focused and committed to steady improvement.

This season, the boys’ track team had eight individuals and two relays that qualified for all regions.

The team also had two individual all-SEC athletes, Leland Weiser (‘25) in the 400m and Juan Luis Llanes (‘26) in the high jump, as well as their 4x800m relay team, Oskar MacArthur (‘28), Will Johnson (‘25), Adam Repp (‘26), and Kyle Krasan (‘26), taking first place at SEC championships. The Skyline boys’ 4x400m relay of Weiser, Repp, Krasan, and Johnson also broke the school record a countless number of times.

“Seeing everyone hype each other before and after their own races is really what made the team atmosphere for me,” says Captain Henry Strait (‘25). “We’re always there for each other.”

With a roster of over 50 athletes, many of them underclassmen, Skyline showed that hard work and determination can lead to steady improvement.

The Girls’ Skyline Track team performed exceptionally this season, with many personal records while strengthening their teamwork and bonds. This season, the team had seven runners and two relays that achieved all-region.

Additionally, all-SEC recognitions went to Tynne Hannahs (‘27) in the 100m and 300m hurdles and Teagan McCallion (‘26) in the pole vault. Hannahs also set a new school record in the 100m hurdles, running a 15.72.

With this season’s strong foundation, the team is ready to build layers on its success for years to come.

Skyline Girls Lacrosse showed hard work and resilience under their new head coach, Catie Holmes.

The team started the season off solidly, with a nerve-wracking win in overtime to rival Pioneer, 10-9. The team continued to work hard, advancing to the playoffs, where they lost to Mercy.

“We came into the season with a lot of players not having a lot of experience, and by the end we had a really strong team,” says Varsity Captain Gabi Arocha (‘26). “I think we will have a great season next year.”

With many seniors graduating, the Girls’ Lacrosse team will continue to build its strong bench and rebound from the loss of core seniors.

The Skyline Baseball team won the local Southeastern Conference (SEC), defeating Saline at home on May 22nd after a tense rain delay postponed the final innings. The team finished the regular season with a record of 20-15.

The team entered the postseason red-hot but fell in the first round in a closely fought 4-5 loss to cross-town rival Pioneer. Despite the rough ending, the team has set the bar high. “This is one of the hardest-working and most successful teams Skyline has ever had,” says pitcher Jack Kidle (‘26). “This sets the standard for the younger players.”

Seniors like Caleb Raymond, Landry Jobe, Nehith Kumar, and Pierce Van-Oyen led the way this year, but the younger classes didn’t just take a back seat. Connor Rzeszut (‘26), Kidle, and Will Shaieb (‘27) show promise for the future of the program.

Skyline Girls’ Soccer is proving that they can compete with the best in Michigan. After finishing second in the local SEC (Southeastern Conference) the team also tied first-in-state Saline twice. In District Semi-finals, Skyline won the first round against Bellville and lost to Saline 2-0.

The team demonstrated great leadership and tenacity this season. Kennedy Wassef (‘26) stepped up to volunteer as goalie. Elle Kierce (‘26) and Elle Wong (‘25) were a strong force in the defensive third, while River Pham (‘26) was an extremely dangerous attacker and scored in clutch moments all season. Additionally, Jade Thompson (‘26) was relentless on the field; her ability to create opportunities and get after opponents defensively were invaluable for the team.

The team made a huge effort to bounce back after a large group of seniors graduated in 2024. “We lost a big part of our identity,” says Coach Chris Morgan. “The juniors, seniors and captains have helped to reshape who we are as a team and have been extremely positive role models for the younger players.”

The JV team showed strong potential this season, going 7-5-5 and continuing to build a promising foundation. With a powerful roster of players and many rising stars, the future of the team is bright.

After finishing 3rd at States last year, Skyline girls’ water polo had an exceptional season, going 27-7, winning districts, and is ready to head into the upcoming regional and state tournaments.

The team has been showing leadership and passion for the game, maintaining a high level of consistency. “Up to this point, I’d say our district tournament stands out the most,” says Coach Rebecca Godek. “Defensively, we were the most cohesive we had been all season, holding each team to only one goal. This was the 3rd straight title in a row.”

Britta Coultas (‘25) has been a standout leader all season, dominating in every statistical category and serving as the team’s go-to player on both ends of the pool. Goalie Julia Zhang (‘27) has strengthened their defense with strong communication and awareness. Chloe Majorprice (‘25) has been a key player, excelling as a center defender and reliable offensive threat.

The girls’ team is preparing for the state tournament on June 6-7th, with their eyes set on bringing home a championship title.

Skyline Golf welcomed an abundance of new faces on the team, making the year less of a continuation and more like a fresh tee-off.

“We have 19 players combined between varsity and junior varsity,” says Coach Melissa Schmidt. ”Over 10 of those student athletes completed new personal bests.”

Some remarkable individual standouts are Joonsang Um (‘26), who placed first overall at the Coldwater Golf Course tournament.

The team was invited to Corporal B at American Dunes Golf Club, where only 18 teams from the entire state are invited to play, and only nine division one schools can participate.

The JV team had a remarkable season, placing 12th at the  SEC, while Lucas Phibbs (‘28) individually placed top 20 overall in the entire tournament.

The girls’ tennis team had high spirits for the season, going 6-10-1, ultimately earning 4th place in districts.

Skyline’s #4 doubles of Maja Kwaiser (‘26) and Mira Kustarz (‘26) unfortunately lost to Pioneer in the regular season, but avenged their defeat by beating Pioneer in the semi-finals of districts, ultimately advancing to the finals.

Their team’s dynamism allowed for high morale, gaining remarkable memories to last a lifetime. “Our team captains, Olivia Watters (‘26), Stephanie Chen (‘26), and Sarina Thomas (‘25) helped a lot to organize events like senior night, team dinner, secret sisters, and all kinds of other team bonding events,” says Coach Fengyi Chen.

“Kwaiser, in my opinion, has the most significant growth throughout the season,” says Fengyi. “I can see her sincere attitude towards tennis, and with my guidance, she improved on all her techniques and made the miracle happen for revenge over Pio.”

Skyline Men’s Lacrosse fell short to Liden in regionals, ending their season with a final record of 5-12.

The team showed strength and dignity, beating the rival Huron River Rats twice, once at Skyline, winning 8-4, and once in an amazing overtime, 8-7.

The team pulled an upset against Northville, winning 6-5, showing their strength and resilience, even when in the midst of a losing streak.

Players worked diligently throughout the season. “Kids like Nico and Lucas DeYoung (‘26) played both hard-nosed defense and fast-paced offense,” says Coach Isiah Dehn. “And Phillip Vulicevic (‘26) played physically every day on the defensive end.”

The team has shown season-long energy. “Jude Carlson (‘26) and Thor Ham (‘27) were definitely the stars and faces of the program,” says Dehn. “Guys like Marcos Salazar (‘27) and Captain Owen Simmons (‘25) kept great energy all season through highs and lows and also never stopped coming to work.”

Skyline Softball has been honing their skills, showing potential for future seasons. “Our game against #2 ranked Saline was one of our better games,” says Coach Kevin Hurley. “While we were on the losing end of both games…we saw substantial improvement by the team both at the individual and team level leading up to the contest.”

Piper Ayotte (‘28) was the primary pitcher and performed well, despite having no prior pitching instruction.

Mira Wroten (‘25) was the primary outfielder and shared pitching duties with Ayotte. Wroten pitched fantastically, despite having limited experience, pitching only three innings in the previous season.

Abby Yuan (‘25) led the team overall in hitting and home runs.