Ferndale Athletics News
The Golden Eagle Boys Varsity Swim Team had a great showing at the OAA Blue League Finals in Clarkston. Nick Foreman qualified for State competition and all-league in the 100 M Breastroke. Congrats, Nick and all of our Diving Eagles!
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This past weekend, 8th grader Jack Murray swam in the Middle School State Finals in Battle Creek. He placed 5th in the State in both the 50 yard freestyle (25.1) and the 100 yard freestyle (55.87). You can watch one of Jack's amazing performances from last weekend—almost setting a new pool record—on the FMS Facebook page. Congratulations, Jack and coaches Emmele and Erin, on an outstanding swim season.
On Wednesday night, the varsity wrestling team clinched the OAA Blue Division Championship with decisive wins over Farmington and Troy Athens. The grappling eagles have an undefeated division record, with impressive victory margins against all OAA Blue opponents so far. Congrats on earning the title, athletes and coaches!
FMS 8th Grade athlete Jack Murray has qualified for the State Finals at the end of January in all 7 individual events! Events included are:
- 50 Yard Freestyle
- 100 Yard Freestyle
- 200 Yard Freestyle
- 50 Yard Butterfly
- 100 Yard Backstroke
- 100 Yard Individual Medley
- 100 Yard Breaststroke
Way to go, Jack! #DiveDeepEagles
Your Ferndale Golden Eagles Marching Band took the State Championship banner this year, once again, with a score of 85.45. They also took all 5 caption awards in Flight IV:
- Outstanding Musical Performance
- Outstanding Visualal Performance
- Outstanding General Effect
- Outstanding Percussion
- Outstanding Colorguard
Commendations go out to all of the musicians, performers, supporters, and director Elon Jamison. We can't hide our eagle pride!
