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.
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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 (October 11th, 2024). 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!
Rowen Bluhm, Senior, Reeths-Puffer Girls Golf
Bluhm, a senior for the RP Girls Golf squad, competed in the 2024 OK Green Golf Championship. She went on to shoot a 76. Notching her 2nd place in the tourney.
Gavin Craner, Senior, Whitehall Football
Craner, went on a tear against Oakridge this week. He rushed for 227 yards on 10 carries including a TD. He averaged a staggering 22.7 yards/carry with the longest of those being a 92 yard run! Defensively, he had 2 solo tackles as well.
Karter Frens, Junior, Fremont Football
The junior out of Fremont, MI was electric against Orchard View. In a competitive match up, he rushed for 218 yards on 24 carries. Frens averaged just under a first-down at 9.08 yards/carry and even more impressively, on the ground, he rushed for 5 touchdowns!
Conner Raeth began his journey at CatchMark as an intern in October 2020, while studying Internet, Network, and Security Technologies at the Muskegon Career Tech Center. His dedication and expertise led him to a full-time role as a Help Desk Technician in mid-2022, post-graduation. Today, he excels as the Digital Content Lead for CatchMark’s SportsNet platform, leveraging his technical knowledge to drive its success.