Cedar Springs High School is proud to announce the induction of four outstanding individuals into the Red Hawk Athletic Hall of Fame. The 2026 class represents excellence across athletics, leadership, and service, leaving a lasting legacy on Cedar Springs High School and the greater Red Hawk community.

Tyler Emmorey is being honored for his exceptional accomplishments in cross country and track. As a high school athlete, Emmorey became one of the top ten boys cross country runners in school history, recording an impressive time of 15:53 in 2006. He continued his success at Grand Valley State University, where he earned multiple All-American honors, set school records, and dominated the GLIAC in events ranging from the mile to the 5,000 meters. Emmorey helped lead his team to top finishes at the NCAA Championships and captured Midwest Regional titles, consistently demonstrating dedication, speed, and leadership throughout his collegiate career.

Norm Hill, a true Red Hawk basketball legend, is recognized for his historic impact on Cedar Springs basketball. Hill played three years of varsity basketball and became the first player in school history to score 1,000 career points, finishing with an outstanding 1,100 points. His career-defining performance came in the district finals against Coopersville, where he set both school and tournament records by scoring 54 points in a single game. Known for his scoring ability, leadership, and humility, Hill’s legacy continues to inspire future Red Hawk athletes.

Autumn Mattson is being inducted for her lasting contributions as both a coach and athletic administrator. Mattson served as the varsity girls basketball coach from 2003–2007, leading her teams to two district championships. She later spent 10 years as Cedar Springs High School’s athletic director, where her leadership helped shape the department's culture. During her tenure, she was instrumental in developing the Athletic Leadership Council, Red Hawk Kids Club, and Staff Appreciation initiatives. Her vision and commitment left a profound and enduring impact on students, staff, and the community.

Nick Wolfe rounds out the 2026 class as one of the most accomplished basketball players in Cedar Springs history. A standout from 1990–1994, Wolfe earned First Team All-State honors as a junior and senior while averaging 31 points per game. He finished his high school career with 1,711 points, placing him second among the program’s all-time greats. Wolfe continued his success at Lake Superior State University, where he became the school’s career three-point leader, served as a two-time team captain, and helped secure GLIAC league and tournament championships. He later played professionally overseas in Portugal during the 2001–2002 season.

“These four individuals represent the very best of Red Hawk Athletics,” said Cedar Springs Athletic Director Matt Moffett. “Their achievements, leadership, and dedication have shaped our programs and continue to inspire our students and community.”

Cedar Springs Public Schools congratulates Tyler Emmorey, Norm Hill, Autumn Mattson, and Nick Wolfe on their induction into the Red Hawk Athletic Hall of Fame and thanks them for their lasting contributions to Red Hawk pride and tradition.

The Red Hawk varsity boys basketball team faced a busy and challenging week as winter weather continued to shuffle the schedule.

On Wednesday, the Red Hawks returned to action for the first time in nearly two weeks, hosting Coopersville. Cedar Springs came out with strong energy and held a 14–10 lead after the first quarter. The Broncos found their rhythm in the second quarter and carried that momentum into the second half, handing the Red Hawks a 60–43 loss. Kaiden Dreyer led the team with 12 points, while Brayden Jacobs added 10.

The quick turnaround sent the Red Hawks on the road Thursday to face league-leading Greenville. The Yellow Jackets showcased their shooting early, building a large first-half lead. Cedar Springs tightened up defensively after halftime but struggled to find a scoring rhythm, falling 79–33. Keenen Hullinger paced the Red Hawks with 10 points.

Saturday marked a long-awaited trip to Allendale in a game that had been postponed twice. The Red Hawks responded with confidence, jumping out to a 17–12 lead after the first quarter. Offensive struggles in the second quarter limited Cedar Springs to just two points, sending the team into halftime trailing 23–19. The deficit grew to 11 late in the third quarter, but the Red Hawks refused to back down.

A strong defensive effort and clutch shooting fueled a big fourth-quarter comeback, as Cedar Springs poured in 26 points in the final frame. Back-to-back three-pointers from Coleman Vree and Keenen Hullinger ignited the rally, and steady free-throw shooting from Hullinger and Conner Dines sealed a hard-fought 57–53 victory. Hullinger led all scorers with 15 points, followed by Dines with 14. Dreyer and Jacobs each added eight.

Dines also provided a spark off the bench with key steals, rebounds, and relentless energy, helping lift the Red Hawks to a confidence-building win.

Varsity boys basketball enjoyed a strong holiday break with two hard-earned wins.

On Monday, Dec. 22, the Red Hawks hosted Battle Creek Harper Creek in their fourth game in seven days. The game was close from the opening tip. Harper Creek led 14-12 after the first quarter. Cedar Springs responded in the second quarter, scoring 21 points to take a 33-26 halftime lead. The Beavers hit tough shots late and the game stayed close, but the Red Hawks held on for a 59-56 win.

Kaiden Dreyer led the way with 21 points, shooting 10-for-12 from the field. Brayden Jacobs scored 11 points, Keenen Hullinger added 10, and Conner Dines finished with eight. Ty Lawson recorded eight assists with zero turnovers, making key passes to open shooters.

On Saturday, Jan. 3, the Red Hawks faced Godwin Heights in the inaugural “Be Legendary” Showcase at Grace Christian University. The Red Hawks scored 15 points in the first half, but strong defense kept the game close at 21-15. After trailing by as many as 10 points in the third quarter, the offense picked up and forced overtime. Cedar Springs secured a 52-49 win with key defensive stops.

Keenen Hullinger led the team with 18 points and went 4-for-4 from the free-throw line. Brayden Jacobs scored nine points, Cody Greenland added eight, including two key three-pointers, and Conner Dines finished with seven.

The Red Hawks hit the road this week with games at Kenowa Hills on Tuesday and Lowell on Friday as RCA league play continues. Come out and support our hard-working Red Hawks.

The varsity Red Hawks faced a challenging week with three hard-fought games, including two tough road contests. Despite the results, Cedar Springs showed resilience, growth, and determination in every matchup.

On Tuesday, the Hawks traveled to Jenison and mounted an impressive late-game rally, cutting the deficit to just three points with 20 seconds remaining. The comeback effort came up short as Jenison closed out the game at the free-throw line, earning a 61–55 win. Seth Williams led the balanced scoring attack with 12 points, followed closely by Keenen Hullinger with 11 and Brayden Jacobs with 10. Freshman Coleman Vree sparked the fourth-quarter push with nine points, providing a big energy boost.

Thursday marked the RCA opener as the defending league champion Greenville Yellow Jackets visited Cedar Springs. The young Red Hawks went toe-to-toe with Greenville all night, playing inspired defense and holding the Jackets well below their scoring average. With seven seconds left, Cedar Springs had a shot in the air to take the lead, but it rimmed out. Greenville secured the rebound and sealed the 55–51 game at the free-throw line. Brayden Jacobs led all scorers with 21 points, and Keenen Hullinger added 12.

The week wrapped up Saturday with a non-conference road game at Mattawan. Cedar Springs came out strong on both ends of the floor, taking a 27–19 lead into halftime behind locked-in defense. Momentum shifted in the second half, and despite another strong effort, the Hawks fell 53–46. Cody Greenland led the way with 14 first-half points, and Kaiden Dreyer contributed 10.

The Red Hawks continue to compete with grit and growth as the season moves forward.

Cedar Springs Varsity Competitive Cheer launched the season in impressive fashion last weekend at the CCCAM Scholarship Invitational in DeWitt. With two full rounds complete and much of Round 3 prepared, the Red Hawks showed early-season strength against tough competition.

The Hawks kicked off the night debuting their Round 1 routine first in the lineup and set the tone with a strong score of 225.2, placing second overall in the varsity field and just behind Division 4 powerhouse Pewamo-Westphalia.

In Round 2, the Red Hawks continued to shine, scoring 210.6 for a subtotal of 435.8, holding onto second place among a competitive group that included Pewamo-Westphalia and Division 1 Grand Blanc.

Heading into Round 3, Cedar Springs knew their routine was not yet complete, but the team stayed focused and delivered their best performance. Even with an unfinished routine, the Hawks earned a 252.5, finishing with a total score of 688.3. That effort secured fourth place overall in varsity and second place in the Division 2 split, just 5.9 points behind Gull Lake.

After opening weekend, the Red Hawks are officially ranked fifth in Round 1 and 10th in Round 2 among teams that have competed this season.

Next up, CSVC and CSMS Cheer head to Plainwell this weekend to compete together one final time in 2025. Fans won’t want to miss the excitement at the Red Hawk Rumble, hosted at home on January 10, starting at 10 a.m.

The season is off to a strong start, and the Red Hawks are just getting warmed up.

The Red Hawk boys and girls bowling teams continue to roll through the season undefeated in conference play. Their success has carried over into tournament action as well, with both teams claiming first place at the preconference tournament.

The varsity girls added to the momentum by winning the Mona Shores Invitational, while the boys battled their way into match play and came up just one pin short against a strong Rockford team.

With back-to-back tournaments coming up on the 29th and 30th, the Red Hawks are locked in and ready to compete. This team is hungry for more hardware and excited to keep the momentum rolling.

A new season is here, and Team 24 is ready to compete. New goals. New challenges. The same relentless Red Hawk heart.

Our 2025–26 varsity squad is locked in and ready to represent Cedar Springs with pride. Catch them back in action on Dec. 20 at Plainwell.

Bet on Red.

The Cedar Springs varsity boys basketball team showed grit and resilience last week, earning a split in conference play. The Red Hawks fought hard in a tough matchup against Wyoming, coming up just short in a 63–55 battle.

The team bounced back in a big way against Forest Hills Eastern, delivering a strong 66–47 win fueled by energy, teamwork, and solid execution on both ends of the floor.

The Red Hawks continue to compete with confidence as the season builds momentum.

Cedar Springs varsity wrestling turned in an impressive performance at the Kent County Invitational, finishing fifth overall with multiple medalists leading the way. Champions Luke Egan and Quinten Cassiday powered the Red Hawks, while Peyton Farrell earned a strong second-place finish. Jackson Farrell and Deegan Pike each brought home third place, and Caden Troup, Chara Emery, and Josie Van Dyken added fourth-place finishes to round out a great team effort.

The Lady Red Hawks also had an outstanding day at the Bangor Girls Invitational. Josie Van Dyken claimed first place, Callie Wood earned second, and Chara Emery finished fourth. Their performances highlighted a strong showing for Cedar Springs on the mat.

Outstanding work by our wrestlers. Keep competing with pride, Red Hawks.

Red Hawk Bowling opened the season in dominant fashion as both the varsity boys and girls teams captured first place at the RCA Pre-Season Tournament. The success did not stop there. The varsity girls continued their strong start by winning the Mona Shores Invitational over the weekend.

Both teams are off to a fast and exciting start and will be back in action Wednesday as they take on the Lowell Red Arrows. Keep it rolling, Red Hawks.

Cedar Springs varsity wrestling made a strong statement at the Bangor Girls Invitational on Friday night. Our Lady Red Hawks competed with confidence and determination, bringing home impressive finishes.

Van Dyken captured first place, Wood earned a second-place finish, and Emery battled to a strong fourth place. The Red Hawks showed grit, skill, and pride on the mat.

Way to go, Red Hawks. Keep building momentum.

This week, the Red Hawks are back in action with two big matchups. Conference play continues tonight at Kenowa Hills, followed by a tri at West Michigan Christian tomorrow. After a tough loss in our conference opener last week, the team is eager to bounce back and make a strong statement on the court.

Join the Red Hawks football team on Friday, Sept. 26 at Lowell for their annual Pink Arrow Game.

Grab your Pink Game shirt today:
▪️ Wear it to the game for free admission
▪️A portion of each shirt sale supports the Pink Arrow charity
▪️Order by Sept. 14 at 11:59 p.m. – shirts will be delivered by Sept. 24
▪️ The shirt will get you free entry into the soccer game at Lowell on Monday, Sept. 22—JV at 5 p.m. and varsity at 6:45 p.m. 

Use code PICKUP at checkout for school delivery, or have your order shipped directly to your home. Order here: buff.ly/xQkB96D

Pink Arrow Pride began in Lowell in 2008 when the football team first took the field in pink jerseys and the stands turned into a sea of pink. Since then, it has grown into a powerful community tradition, raising funds to support cancer awareness, care, and local families impacted by cancer.

Let’s fill the stands in pink and show the strength of our community!

#CSPSRedHawks #WeCanWeWillWeAre #PinkArrow

The Red Hawk girls cross country team turned in a strong performance in their second race of the season at West Ottawa on Saturday, placing 7th overall against a tough field. The race featured some of the top teams in the RCA conference, region, and Division 2—giving the Red Hawks valuable early-season competition.

The team was led by junior Emory Smith, who ran her second-fastest time ever to place 21st. Sophomore Addy Nesbitt also had a standout race, finishing 25th with a season-best time and earning a medal. Abby Noorman and junior Kendall Nester both finished in the top 50, with Kenzie Druce, Miriam Hess, Lylah Hasso, and Harper Stanton rounding out the varsity lineup.

In the second race of the day, freshman Mayli Fessenden led the Red Hawks with an impressive 16th-place finish, earning a medal with her strong performance. Running close together after her were Kylynn Grala, Claire O’Brien, Lucy Hotz, Audra Fessenden, and Avery Woodard, all placing in the top 50. Senior Amaya Gomez battled through calf tightness to run a gutsy race, while Megan Buttermore made her season debut. They were followed by Jordyn Kerrish, Shelly Zimmerman, and Cyan Minnich, all contributing to the team’s effort.

The Red Hawks will be back in action this Friday afternoon at Riverside Park before competing in their first RCA jamboree the following week.

The JV Red Hawks had a strong week on the court, finishing 2–1 in competition.

After a hard-fought 0–2 loss to Ionia (25–27, 20–25) at the Ionia Tri, the team bounced back with a sweep over NorthPointe Christian (25–16, 25–19). They carried that momentum into conference play, securing a statement win against Greenville (25–17, 25–20).

The Red Hawks now turn their focus to the road with upcoming matchups at Kenowa Hills on Tuesday and Western Michigan Christian on Wednesday.

Aiden ran an impressive 16:02 at the John Brudder Classic in Shepherd, finishing 5th out of 252 runners and helping the Red Hawks place 3rd out of 32 teams.

After course verification, his time places him in the top 10 all-time in Cedar Springs history—an incredible achievement in just the second meet of the season!

Aiden is the low-stick for a talented boys cross country squad, ranked 5th in the state preseason. A true leader by example, he logged many 50–60 mile weeks this summer and trains as smart as he trains hard. His results show the power of preparation, commitment, and passion for competition.

Aiden plans to continue running in college and is exploring his opportunities in the months ahead. We are proud of his leadership and success as a Red Hawk!

The Red Hawks boys tennis team hosted Wayland on Wednesday, Aug. 20, and competed hard but fell 8–0.

The team will be back in action next week with two away matches:

• Monday, Aug. 25 at Northview

• Wednesday, Aug. 27 at Wyoming

We’re proud of our athletes’ effort and look forward to seeing them continue to grow throughout the season. Go Red Hawks!

The Cedar Springs Red Hawks Boys Varsity Soccer team enters the 2025 season with experience, leadership, and high expectations. Fifteen players return from last year’s roster, including an impressive core of 11 seniors. Among them is striker and third-team All-State standout Ian Stearns, last season’s leading scorer who will again lead the attack.

The Red Hawks’ defensive unit is anchored by the senior trio of Connor Hansen and Jacob Smith in the center, alongside versatile left back Avery Umphrey. Between the posts, junior Brody Klenk returns after a standout sophomore campaign in which he set a program record with 15 clean sheets. In the midfield, senior Austin Grice will look to build on last year’s goals and assists total, providing both creativity and
work rate across the pitch.

Cedar Springs will aim to contend for the River Cities Alliance conference championship, with tough competition expected from defending champions Allendale, as well as Lowell and Coopersville.

The Red Hawks open their season at home this Friday, August 15, against the Muskegon Western Michigan Christian Warriors, a program with an exceptional pedigree, including three consecutive Division 4 state titles. Last year’s meeting between the two sides ended in an entertaining 2-2 draw. Other notable non-conference matchups include a trip to face Division 2 powerhouse Fruitport on August 21 and a home date later in the season with Traverse City St. Francis.

All home matches will be played at Red Hawks Stadium, with JV kicking off at 5 p.m. and Varsity following at 6:45 p.m. This season promises high-quality soccer, fierce competition, and many memorable moments. Don’t miss the chance to support your Red Hawks, make plans to be there, and
get behind your team all season long!