All Merry and Bright as 'Battle' Tour Begins

January 18, 2013

By Geoff Kimmerly
Second Half editor

FRANKENMUTH – The Christmas spirit never fades in Frankenmuth. 

The holiday itself finished up a few weeks ago. But more than 250 students decked out in Santa hats and yuletide sweaters greeted the MHSAA for its first visit of this Battle of the Fans II season. 

Come back to Second Half after 2 p.m. Tuesday for a full report and our video of the reigning BOTF champion in action as its cheered on its Eagles during Friday's boys basketball win over Bridgeport.

MHSAA 2025-26 Student Advisory Council Belief Statement

By Geoff Kimmerly
MHSAA.com senior editor

August 26, 2025

The 16 members of the MHSAA Student Advisory Council are seniors and juniors from across Michigan who serve two-year terms.

These school year's SAC members are:

  • Frannie Keeley, Jenison
  • Sam Bentley, Ypsilanti Lincoln
  • Ethan Stine, Bridgman
  • Nichole James, Detroit Edison
  • Itzel Albarran, Bronson
  • Joey Smokevitch, Johannesburg-Lewiston
  • Mia McGregor, Mio
  • Henry Ewles, Pontiac Notre Dame Prep
  • Diamond Cook, Southfield Christian
  • Brody Hammer, Middleville Thornapple Kellogg
  • Trey LaValley, Romeo
  • Lucy Weber, Fenton
  • Mason Mireles, Hartford
  • Harper Barnhart, Brownstown Woodhaven
  • Camryn Siegers, Holland Christian
  • Cole Haist, Big Rapids