Girls basketball has come to an end and there was certainly madness in the GRPS Middle School tournament. On Saturday, March 24, Southwest Community Campus rallied the entire game to defeat CA Frost in the Theme School Championship. Next up was Alger going against an undefeated Riverside squad who kept it close until closing minutes when Riverside pulled away to win the Base School Championship. To end Saturday’s championship tournament, SWCC and Riverside battled until the very end with outstanding performances from both sides. It was SWCC who took it all and reigned as City Champions for the 2012 season.

Congratulations to all Theme and Base schools on a successful season, let’s do it again next year!

Riverside and Alger’s girls basketball teams were on fire all night as the game came down to the last two seconds. Riverside 8th grader, Markayla Vander, sunk a free throw to win the game in closing seconds to keep her team undefeated. The team celebrated the win, but it was an effort from all grade levels and both schools that sent everyone home victorious. Riverside will travel down Fuller Ave  to take on City Middle on Wednesday at 4:00pm.

The Westwood Athletics Department spent a fun evening celebrating and honoring their athletes from the Winter 1 season.  Student athletes, coaches, administrators, parents and family all gathered for some food and smiles to recognize all of the student athletes that participated on a Winter 1 athletic team.  The sports included boys’ basketball, competitive cheer and co-ed swimming and included 6^th, 7^th and 8^th grade student athletes.

Female student athletes show off their participation certificates

Student athltes from the Westwood Swim Team

Swim Coach Emily shares a few words and presents awards to her student athletes

Waiting to eat!

Wednesday was a fun filled day at Riverside as students displayed their school pride by participating in Blue and Yellow Day. To cap it off, the 7th and 8th Grade Girls Basketball teams gave the middle school’s staff and LOOP leaders a workout beating them 55 to 53! Riverside will host City Middle in a scrimmage on Monday beginning at 4:00pm.

Riverside LOOP students cheer on and show their spirit during the girls basketball vs. LOOP staff game

 Click the following links to see some videos from the mornings Drumline

Three Grand Rapids Public middle schools each received a donated AED machine from the Wes Leonard Heart Team.

For a full article, please see http://www.mlive.com/news/grand-rapids/index.ssf/2012/02/grand_rapids_schools_gets_thre.html

CA Frost Lady Cougars say Thank You to WLHT

Basketball teams from SWCC show their support and thank you for the Wes Leonard Heart Team

Sherwood Park student athletes show their love for the Wes Leonard Heart Team

More mismatched socks!

The Westwood Athletic Program puts on SPIRIT WEEK! To promote a positive and fun school environment, the Redhawks are getting crazy – check out the schedule of days and the pictures below.

Monday 2/6 – Crazy Hat Day – wear your funniest looking hat!
Tuesday  2/7 – Crazy Sock Day – wear two different socks (IE: stripes and polka dots)
Wednesday 2/8 – Sunglasses Day – wear your favorite sunglasses (even the big ones)
Thursday 2/9 – Crazy Hair Day – braid it, spray it,  comb it, straight up
Friday 2/10 – Favorite high school, college, pro jersey sportwear day

There will also be a Westwood Student vs Staff basketball game at school on Friday. All the school spirit leads up the 3rd annual Union High School Play for Hope Purple Game in support of Gilda’s Club. Tickets for the Purple Game are available at the Union High School Athletic Office for $5. OR purchase a shirt from the athletic office for $10 and get in to the game for free.

Westwood student athletes support spirit week with their crazy hatsMr. Jimenez, Westwood soccer coach participates in crazy hat day

Mr. Jimenez, Westwood soccer coach participates in crazy hat dayCheck out the crazy socks!Check out the crazy socks!Westwood Principal Dr. Garner with other staff participating in Crazy Sunglasses DayA group of students show off their crazy hair!