Award winners were determined by a vote of USTFCCCA member coaches. Only those individuals from USTFCCCA member programs are eligible for awards.
Many of these honored athletes and coaches are headed to the
2021 NCAA Division II Indoor Track & Field Championships next week in Birmingham, Alabama.
Men’s Track Athlete of the Year
ATLANTIC REGION – Julian Griffin – Wheeling
Griffin, a freshman from Lebanon, Ohio, is ranked first regionally in the 60H at 8.28.
CENTRAL REGION – Ryan Riddle – Missouri Southern
Riddle, a sophomore from Webb City, Missouri, is ranked third nationally in the mile at 4:01.07. He is also ranked 20th nationally in the 5000 at 14:09.72. Riddle earned the MIAA High Point Award at the conference championships with victories in the mile and 3000 as well as runner-up effort in the 5000.
Outdoornews
February 25, 2021
Mar. 1: Muskrat, mink and fox trapping seasons end
Mar. 1: Bobcat (Units A, B, C) and fox hunting seasons end
Mar. 1: Permanent ice shanties must be removed from southern LP lakes
Mar. 15: Pike and muskie spearing season ends
Mar. 15: Permanent ice shanties must be removed from northern LP lakes
Mar. 15: Walleye, pike and muskie seasons end (except on LP Great Lakes and connecting waters)
Mar. 31: Permanent ice shanties must be removed from Upper Peninsula lakes.
Mar. 31: Crow season ends
Mar. 31: Squirrel, rabbit and hare hunting season ends
Mar. 31: Fishing licenses expire
Banquets/Fundraisers.
Mar. 18: NWTF Macomb & Oakland Chapter, 6 p.m., San Marino Club, Troy. For more info call Dave Potter, 248-933-6620.
USA teacher began career hoping to make an impact
Mary Drier, For the Tribune
Feb. 25, 2021
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Gary Vansumeren is a full-time physical education teacher in the Unionville-Sebewaing Area School District. Also, over the years he has coached several sports as well. (Courtesy Photo) Show MoreShow Less
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Gary Vansumeren is a full-time physical education teacher in the Unionville-Sebewaing Area School District. Also, over the years he has coached several sports as well. (Courtesy Photo) Show MoreShow Less
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Having a good teacher can have a major impact on a student’s life.
That fact is what drew Gary Vansumeren to be a teacher in the Unionville-Sebewaing Area School District.