Wyatt Berger, left, takes the baton from Kevin Kaufman in the 4×1 relay during the April 29 home meet against Whiteford. (Photo by Lilly Roger, Morenci yearbook staff)
MORENCI — The Morenci varsity boys track and field team crowned four regional champs, sent six athletes to the MHSAA State Finals meet, and broke a school record this year.
Emma Williams, who went on to qualify for state, runs in the 400m dash in an April 29 meet against Whiteford. (Photo by Lilly Roger, Morenci yearbook staff)
MORENCI — The Morenci varsity girls track and field team had two athletes compete in MHSAA State Finals meet and crowned a regional champion this year.
Morenci softball players celebrate after defeating Waldron 10-0 to win the district title on May 30. (Photo by Ashley Joughin)
MORENCI — It’s not how you start, it’s how you finish. The Morenci varsity softball team understood that from the jump and overcame a slow start to the season en route to a district championship.
From left to right: School board members Art Erbskorn, Rebecca Berger, and Brandon Stover; Kenneth and Ronald Bernath; and school board members Perry Cox, Heather Sarnac, and Jodi Kruse. (Photo courtesy of Morenci Area Schools)
At the April 28 meeting of the Morenci Area Schools Board of Education, Ronald and Kenneth Bernath were formally recognized for their dedication to the district’s athletic programs.
Wyatt and Zach Stevens, Zach and Zoey Martinez, and Abby and Chelsea Pierce are all seniors at Morenci High School this year. (Photo by Ryan McDowell)
MORENCI — What are the odds? Twins aren’t that common, so three sets of twins in one class, in a high school with fewer than 200 students, seems unlikely.
And yet, Morenci High School’s class of 2025 has just that.
Wyatt and Zach Stevens, Abby and Chelsea Pierce, and Zoey and Zach Martinez are all set to graduate in May. All six were born and raised in Morenci and have all been multisport athletes during their time in the school system.
Morenci High School sophomore Gracie Snead, pictured in the high school weight room, recently won the Michigan High School Powerlifting Association’s JV state meet, followed by a national title. (Photo by Ryan McDowell)
MORENCI — Morenci sophomore powerlifter Gracie Snead is stacking more than just weight plates — she’s stacking championships.
Back row: Coach Andi Rorick, Becca Cox, Emma Williams, Paige Cousino, Tessa Zuvers, Emily Zuvers, Ava Alcock, coach Jonathan Boesger. Front row: Rachel Meadows, Zoey Martinez, Lillian Harsh, Makayla Nieman, Jayla McCowen, Shiana Johns.
MORENCI — The 2025 varsity girls track and field team will rely heavily on individual performances this year changing pace from the relay strength of its 2024 version.
Back row: Assistant coach Brodie Pike, Kylan Lester, Anil Guler, Wyatt Berger, Beau Shaffer, Danilo Goranovic, Brennen Harsh, Van Ekins, and coach Jonathan Boesger. Front row: Jaloladdin Rahimov, Ishmam Choudhury, Briar Price, David Bauer, Kevin Kaufman, Zach Martinez, and Michael Rising.
MORENCI — The 2025 varsity boys track and field team will once again battle low numbers this spring, but still has enough potential to shine.