Welcome to the CatchMark SportsNet: Player of the Week, where we celebrate the unsung heroes and rising stars who light up the local sports scene! Each week, we put the spotlight on three extraordinary athletes who not only rack up impressive stats but also inspire their teammates and elevate their game.
At the end of this article, you’ll find a poll where you can cast your vote for the athlete you believe deserves the title of Player of the Week. The poll will be open for one week, starting today and ending on the following Friday (May 23rd, 2025). Spread the word, share this article, and rally your friends and family to vote for their favorite athlete! Let’s make some noise and show our local sports stars the appreciation they deserve!
A huge shoutout to Harbor Light Credit Union for their incredible support of our athletes and programs! As a trusted financial partner in our community, Harbor Light Credit Union has always been committed to helping people reach their goals—whether it’s saving for the future or that new boat, check them out at harborlightcu.org. Again, thank you, Harbor Light Credit Union!
A huge shoutout to Shoreline Restoration and Construction for their incredible support of our athletes and programs! Whether they’re building homes, restoring properties after fires, their work helps keep our community strong—just like they do for our teams. Their commitment goes beyond construction; it’s about rebuilding lives and creating lasting foundations, both on and off the court. If you’re looking for expert craftsmanship and reliable service, check them out at shorelinerestorationmi.com. Again, thank you, Shoreline Restoration and Construction!
Huge shoutout to Park Place Sports for always having our backs! Their banner program is a game-changer, helping schools and athletic programs bring in much-needed funding for teams, equipment, and facilities. They’re all about supporting local sports and making sure our athletes have what they need to succeed. If your school or business wants to get in on the action and make a real impact, check them out on their Facebook page! Big thanks to Park Place Sports for keeping our programs going strong!
Kal Koehler, Senior, Whitehall Track
Koehler notched a first-place finish in the long jump event at regionals this past weekend and has been flying for the Vikings all season. The senior jumped his second-best of the season on Saturday with a 20′ 8.75″ jump. At the GR Elite Challenge, Koehler had a jump of 20′ 11″ that marked his season-high and just short of a personal record.
Kaden Kott, Senior, Manistee Track
On Saturday, Kott participated in four events at the Division 3 regional track meet. The senior won first-place honors in three of them and was runner-up in the other. Kott took first in the 100m, 200m, and 4x200m relay. Kott scored a personal best in the 200m on Saturday with a run of 22.58, and ran a 11.30 in the 100m, just shy of a PR.
Delaney Young, Sophomore, North Muskegon Soccer
Young has been a stable point on a North Muskegon team that is currently undefeated in conference play this season. On Friday, Young scored two goals and tallied one assist against a superb Saginaw Valley Lutheran team. Earlier in the season, Young picked up an impressive hat trick against Oakridge as well as scoring two goals over conference foe Whitehall.
Myles Welch joined CatchMark in February 2024 as a CatchMark SportsNet Intern. He would like to become a sports broadcaster or analyst. He currently attends Whitehall High School and will graduate in 2025.
