The Everest Collegiate Football team kicked off it’s week one game preparation by participating in two preseason traditions on Monday, August 20.
The Mountaineers joined the Catholic High School League at Ford Field for the 3rd Annual Rosary Rally at Ford Field. Coach Michael Pruchnicki and senior Josh Legg provided testimonies following the rosary.
Later in the day, the players joined their dads for Father-Son Jersey Night, where they were presented their game jersey. The team tradition began with the inaugural EC football team in 2013 and continues to be a memorable night for all. The night was particularly moving for the seniors and their fathers who participated for the final time.
The Mountaineers opened the season with a 36-13 victory over Oakland Christian last Friday.
They host their home opener against Rochester Hills Lutheran Northwest this Thursday. Kick off is at 7 p.m.

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The Everest Collegiate Cross Country team continues to build traditions with their second annual alumni run.
Alumni returned for a practice with the team, running a 5K followed by painting the spirit rock for the beginning of the school year. Alumni shared their advice and reflections with the team before practice ended.
The Mountaineers ran their first competition at the Michigan Catholic XC Invitational last Saturday in DeWitt.
They finished in fifth place in the junior varsity race with 126 points. Sophomore Theresa Waller led the team finishing in 19th place, 25:11.5.
Also, finishing in the top five were freshman Emily Callaghan, 38th place, 27:29.2; freshman Scarlett Hamilton, 44th place, 28:04.6; freshman Abby Milosch, 45th place, 28:12.1; and senior Olivia Mandziuk, 49th place, 28:33.2.
The Mountaineers finished in eighth place in the varsity race with 188 points.
Freshman Avery Herrgott led, finishing in 31st place in the time of 23:47.2. Also, finishing in the top five were freshman Erin Booms, 33rd place, 23:59.2; junior Kate Funke, 40th place, 25:25.5; junior Molly Milosch, 41st place, 25:40; and senior Kirsty Liu, 43rd place, 26:06.9. They head to the Catholic High School League Division 3/Division 4 Jamboree No. 1 at Hudson Hills on September 4.

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