Weekly Spotlight of the student-athletes who are competing this season
by CHS Staff
Every week, Hamilton student-athletes put the black and gold uniforms on and put their very best foot forward in the playing arena. These Hawkeyes also are asked to meet a standard in the classroom. ‘Hawkeye Spotlight’ is a weekly feature wherein we recognize those performers that contribute to the moments on and off the field that represent our school.
Girls Golf – Junior Melanie Martin
- Melanie is expected to be a captain this season.
- Averaging a 55 so far this season
- She has been on the varsity roster since freshman year
- Her experience will be useful for her in recurring matches
Football – Senior Ben Boehm
- Ben is a 3 year varsity football player for the Hawkeyes
- Scored 5 touchdowns on 9/8/23 vs. Fruitport
- Ben is also a punter for the varsity football team
- Runs a 4.37 second 40 yard dash
Volleyball – Senior Joelle Boeskool
- Joelle is the starting all-around setter
- She had 7 aces against GR Union
- Joelle is being mentioned as one of the top players in the area
- She has played volleyball for her whole high school career
Boys Soccer – Senior Seth Vigil
- He is one of the three team captains this year
- This is his second year being on Varsity
- So far, he has made 2 goals and had 2 assists
- He has improved a lot throughout his time on varsity by being faster with the ball
Boys Cross Country – Junior Abatu Dykstra
- Placed 3rd place in the West Ottawa Bredeweg Invite
- His 5k personal record is 15:44
- Has participated in Cross Country his whole High School career
- Made it to the state meet as a freshman and sophomore
Girls Cross Country – Junior Maya Wettlaufer
- She has improved 5k PR by 1:43 making it now 23:05.5
- She was the first hawkeye finisher in the West Ottawa Bredeweg Invite
- This is only her 2nd year doing XC in High school
- She has plans to continue doing XC next year for her senior year
Boys Tennis – Juniors Reece Carlson and Aiden Hamlin
- They are competing at a high level in the #1 doubles category
- Reece Carlson and Aiden Hamlin doubles partners
- They double as friends off the court
Girls Swim and Dive – Sophomore Adi Garvelink
- Has been a part of Hamilton Swimming for 8 years
- Competed at the state championships as a sophomore and freshman
- A strong start this fall and already met the cut times to swim at state this year
- Has already qualified for state on medley relay team