The boys fell on Tuesday night to the cougars of LCS. Final 89-52. The boys faced a tough opponent on Tuesday but always played hard. Parker Strahan led the Aggies with 13 points on the night. A couple other guys scratched double digits but didn’t quite get there, Chase Voorhees netted 9 points, Landon Carmody, Gavin Eack, and Andon Sutherland contributed 8 a piece.
The boys varsity basketball team came out with a huge win vs. Summerfield on Homecoming last Friday. Going down early, Summerfield opened the game with several shots falling putting the Aggies down 17-0 in the first 5 minutes. The Aggies charged back to bring the game to a 9-point deficit at half. Coming out of half the Bulldogs ran again putting the Aggies down by 21. The Aggies did not roll over and charged back cutting the game to 10 points late in the 4th. With 40 seconds left Grady Hazelwood hit a deep three to start the comeback run. Gavin Eack had a strip layup shortly after to cut the lead to 5. Parker Strahan set up for a charge call turning the Bulldogs over again. The next turn of events found Andon Sutherland for another deep three in front of the home bench to get the game within striking distance, down only 2. Gaining possession again the Aggies executed a baseline inbounds play that found Andon Sutherland in the corner with 8 seconds left putting the Aggies up by 1. The Bulldogs ran it down the floor and with 2.6 seconds left Andon Sutherland stepped into the lane to secure the steal and get fouled, putting 1 of the free throws in. The Bulldogs tried a half courter but were well defended down the court by Parker Strahan. When the buzzer rang the Aggies were on top 62-60 and the student section stormed the court! Gavin Eack led the scoring for the Aggies with 14 points, followed by Chase Voorhees with 12, and Andon Sutherland with 10. Great all around effort!
The Aggie wrestlers competed at Hudson in the Super 16 tournament on Friday and Saturday. The top performances on the weekend were Tommy Shanks in 1st place, Tucker Hulett in 2nd place, Eli Shirley in 2nd place, Jackson Willeman in 4th place, and Riley Ausmus in 4th place. The Aggies compete next at Madison on Thursday.
The JV Boys Basketball team defeated Summerfield by a score of 45-39 on Friday night's winter Homecoming game. The Aggies erased a 12 point first half deficit led by Gavin Voorhees, who notched a triple double with 29 points, 12 rebounds and 10 steals in a dominant performance on both ends of the floor he also added 2 blocks and 11 deflections. As a team, the Aggies forced 33 turnovers including 24 steals
Sand Creek Schools closed today, Wednesday, January 21st.
Ruth McGregor Elementary School
Playground King & Queen ~ Friday, December 12
Every Friday our playground supervisors will be picking a King and a Queen from each grade level. Supervisors will be watching for students who show PBIS and 1SC on the playground.
Aggie Athletics for the week
On Thursday, January 15, the Varsity Girls Basketball team played a home game against Lenawee Christian. The Lady Aggies played hard but lost to a very talented LCS team. Top scorers were Brielle Nichelson with 9 points and Payton Steinke with 6 points. Good defensive performances were turned in by Erin Alexander, Lydia Boley, and Audrey Thonnissen.
The JV Lady Aggies earned a 32–17 victory over LCS. Macie Smith led the Aggies with 13 points while Tessa Benko added 8. Isabella Salerno and Mckenzie Hammack contributed strong performances with great defensive effort. With the win, the Aggies improve to 3–1 in league play and extend their winning streak to three games. They will look to keep the momentum going as they travel to Hudson on Tuesday.
The JV Lady Aggies earned a 32–17 victory over LCS. Macie Smith led the Aggies with 13 points while Tessa Benko added 8. Isabella Salerno and Mckenzie Hammack contributed strong performances with great defensive effort. With the win, the Aggies improve to 3–1 in league play and extend their winning streak to three games. They will look to keep the momentum going as they travel to Hudson on Tuesday.
The Varsity girls bowling brought home a win against Onsted on Thursday with Addison Butz having ahigh score game of 124 and a 122. Peyton Luck shooting 121 and 126, and Sophia Comar shooting 113 and a 114.
The 7th grade girls basketball team beat Morenci on Wednesday night by a score of 35-11. Madison Hill led all scorers with 10 points. Lucy Sutherland added 9 points and Lila Singleton added 8 in the dominant win.
The 8th grade girls team took a one-point lead going into halftime. In the second half, the girls continued to play strong defense and kept the game close. The Lady Aggies battled until the final buzzer and showed great resilience playing through adversity after three of the starters were sidelined due to foul trouble and injury. Grace Hassenzahl, Cooper Robinson and Madelyn Plank led the team in scoring.
The 8th grade girls team took a one-point lead going into halftime. In the second half, the girls continued to play strong defense and kept the game close. The Lady Aggies battled until the final buzzer and showed great resilience playing through adversity after three of the starters were sidelined due to foul trouble and injury. Grace Hassenzahl, Cooper Robinson and Madelyn Plank led the team in scoring.
Check out this article about Sand Creek's girls varsity basketball coach, Mike Zyla and his son, Zach Zyla.
https://lenaweevoice.com/2026/01/11/father-and-son-coaches-find-themselves-on-opposite-benches/
The JV and varsity boys basketball teams face off against the Summerfield Bulldogs tonight for Homecoming. JV tips off at 5:30. Homecoming festivities will take place before the varsity game. Come out and cheer on our teams! Go Aggies!
Canceled 1/14: JV/V boys basketball game vs. Pansophia
Practice for JV/V boys will be held from 6:00-7:30
Practice for JV/V boys will be held from 6:00-7:30
Canceled 1/14: Varsity wrestling meet at Onsted
Thank you, Sand Creek School Board, for your dedicated volunteer service and the countless hours you invest in our schools. Your commitment to student success, your guidance in shaping our district’s vision, and your support of our educators and families make a profound difference every day. We are deeply grateful for all you do to care for our students and strengthen our community.
On Tuesday, January 13, the Varsity Girls Basketball team played a home game against Whiteford. The Lady Aggies took a one point lead into the half. In the 2nd half, the girls continued to play hard-nosed defense and kept the game close. The Lady Aggies had three chances to tie or take the lead in the closing minute of the game, but despite showing great resiliency, they eventually fell to Whiteford by a score of 34-31. Top scorers were Brielle Nichelson and Payton Steinke with 11 points each. Top defensive performances were turned in by Erin Alexander, Toree Williams, Elise Wilkinson, and Emma Burns.
The JV Lady Aggies pulled off a 21–19 win against Whiteford last night. The Aggies played great defense throughout the game, making it difficult for the Bobcats to find scoring opportunities. It was a back-and-forth battle from start to finish, but the Aggies came out on top and improved their league record to 3–1. Makayla Six and Macie Smith led the scoring with six points each, while Adyson Peebles provided a spark off the bench. Delaney Eack and Emma Coopshaw played tough minutes in the second quarter and contributed with strong effort. The Aggies return to action at home Thursday against LCS.
The JV Lady Aggies pulled off a 21–19 win against Whiteford last night. The Aggies played great defense throughout the game, making it difficult for the Bobcats to find scoring opportunities. It was a back-and-forth battle from start to finish, but the Aggies came out on top and improved their league record to 3–1. Makayla Six and Macie Smith led the scoring with six points each, while Adyson Peebles provided a spark off the bench. Delaney Eack and Emma Coopshaw played tough minutes in the second quarter and contributed with strong effort. The Aggies return to action at home Thursday against LCS.
The varsity boys bowling team brought home a win against Summerfield yesterday. Logan Underwood had a high score game of 188.
Top performers for the Aggies at the Parma Western Invite were Nathan Bennett, who was the champion, and 3rd place finishes from Tyler Bennett, Nich Trame, and Wyatt Fox.
The Lady Aggies wrestling team competed in 4 matches each on Friday night. Top performer on the night was Emma Pifer, winning two matches. The lady Aggies compete at the County Championships @ Adrian College on Friday, the 30th.
Congratulations to our January Positive Postcard recipients!
