MANISTEE HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS
Basketball
Conf. Champs: 2007, 2006, 2002, 2001, 2000, 1996, 1995, 1994, 1993, 1992, 1991, 1990, 1987, 1986,
1984, 1983, 1982, 1981, 1980, 1979, 1977, 1976, 1975 (2008, 2005 independent)
District Champs: 2009, 1996, 1994, 1993, 1992, 1990, 1987, 1986, 1984, 1983, 1982, 1981, 1980, 1979, 1978,
1977, 1976
Regional Champs: 1994, 1993, 1984, 1983, 1982, 1981, 1980, 1978
Final Four: 1984, 1983, 1982, 1981, 1978
State Champions: 1982 (26-1 record) State Academic Champions: 1999-00
CHIPPEWAS SUCCESSFULLY DEFEND WOODHAVEN TOURNEY TITLE
Again, winning two games in two days, the Manistee girls were again champions of the Woodhaven Holiday tournament. The Chips first defeated host Woodhaven, 47-29, and then topped Belleville, 66-50 in the title game. Both games were rematches of last year's event as well. The Chippewas are now 7-0 on the season.
Junior forward Alex Niemi puts up a shot against Woodhaven.
GREAT GAME COMES DOWN TO THE WIRE
In an exciting game played in Manistee, the Chippewas hung on to defeat a stubborn McBain team, 54-52. Riding the exciting performance of soph. guard Annie Marie Hamlet's 28 points, the Ramblers played it tough to the end. Senior Rose Savela led Manistee with 21 points, while Ashley Tiefenthal added 9 and Kristen Merkey put in 8.
RIVALS COLLIDE IN MANISTEE
One of the oldest rivalries in the state continued in Manistee as the Chippewas defeated the Ludington Orioles 53-39. Ludington was pre-season ranked #15, but the Chips led 20-10 at the half in a defensive battle. In the second half, Manistee led by as much as 20 points at one time. Rose Savela topped the scoring charts with 27 game high points, followed by Julia Maksym with 9 and Kristen Merkey with 8. Manistee is now 4-0 on the year.
MANISTEE DEFEATS BIG RAPIDS ON THE ROAD
Facing a tough Cardinal squad on their home floor, Manistee hung tough for a 56-44 win. The Chippewas are now 3-0 on the young season and were led by Rose Savela with 21 points, followed by Julia Maksym with 10 and Kristen Merkey with 9.
FIRST HOME WIN OF THE YEAR COMES OVER KINGSLEY
In their second game in two nights, the Chippewas defeated Kinglsey, 58-36 at Manistee. Rose Savela led the charge with 26 points as the Chips moved their record to 2-0 on the season.
CHIPS OPEN SEASON WITH WIN OVER MASON COUNTY CENTRAL
Senior guard Rose Savela led three players in double figures as the Chippewas opened the season with a 61-29 win over the Spartans.
Savela dropped in 20 game high points, followed by Kristen Merkey with 11 and Julia Maksym with 10.
SAVELA SIGNS WITH INDIANAPOLIS
Senior guard Rose Savela signed a letter of intent to play for the University of Indianapolis. At the early signing date, Savela inked her name to the contract making her a Greyhound for the 2010-11 season.
CONGRATULATIONS ROSE!!!
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Conference Champs: 2007, 2006, 2002, 2001, 1996, 1995, 1993,1991, 1990, 1987,
1986, 1984, 1983, 1982, 1981, 1980, 1979,
1977, 1976, 1975 (2008 & 2005 independent)
District Champs: 2009, 1996, 1994, 1993, 1992, 1990, 1987, 1986, 1984, 1983,
1982, 1981, 1980, 1979, 1977, 1976
Regional Champs: 1994, 1993, 1984, 1983, 1982, 1981, 1980, 1978
Final Four: 1984, 1983, 1982, 1981, 1978
State Champions: 1982 (26-1 record) State Academic Champions: 1999-00