Pentwater Boys Basketball Districts start next week on Wednesday (2/26/25). Pentwater is the top seed and received a first-round bye. They will be taking on the winner from Monday's game between Walkerville and BRCCA. Tip-off for the Falcons is 5:30pm at District 109 host, Mason County Eastern. All tickets must be purchased in advance, using GoFan. No passes will be allowed. Please see the link below to purchase your tickets for Wednesday's game. #Go Falcons
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The Falcons secured a hard-fought non-conference win over neighboring Shelby, pulling away in the second half to claim victory. The first half was a back-and-forth battle, but the Falcons took control in the third quarter, outscoring the Tigers 20-12. Their relentless rebounding and defensive pressure proved to be the difference as they pulled away for a strong finish.
Score by Quarter:
Pentwater: 16 - 30 - 50 - 70 Shelby: 14 - 10 - 12 - 21
Key Player Performances:
Mikey Carlson: 27 Points, 15 Rebounds
Jonny Arnouts: 10 Points, 9 Rebounds, 6 Assists, 2 Steals
Trey Johnson: 17 Points, 8 Rebounds, 2 Assists, 1 Steal
Kaleb Brown: 14 Points, 8 Rebounds
Brody Austin: 2 Points, 2 Rebounds, 1 Assist
Abram Kieda: 1 Rebound, 1 Block
Nathan Macher: 3 Blocks, 13 Rebounds.
Pentwater’s dominance on the boards was a major factor in the victory, as they out-rebounded Shelby by a wide margin. Nathan Macher and Mikey Carlson controlled the paint, combining for 28 rebounds, while Jonny Arnouts and Trey Johnson crashed the boards from the perimeter to secure extra possessions. Mikey Carlson, after a 27 point performance, is now only 11 points away from 1,000 career points. We look forward to his leadership, scoring, and team honors on Thursday!
On the defensive end, the Falcons’ intensity and ball pressure by Kaleb Brown kept Shelby’s offense in check. Arnouts and Johnson forced key turnovers, while Macher protected the rim with three big blocks. The defensive effort was especially evident in the second quarter, where Pentwater held Shelby to just 10 points, and again in the third, limiting them to 12 while extending their lead.
With the win, Pentwater improves to 17-2 overall (11-1 in conference) and remains in first place. They are now just one game away from clinching the conference title, with the opportunity to do so at home against Mesick on Thursday!
Score by Quarter:
Pentwater: 16-14-20-20
Shelby: 14-10-12-21
The Pink Out - Shoot For a Cure event is this Friday, 2/21, at our home basketball game which begins at 6pm. The Pink Out activities begin at 5:15pm with face painting, hair tinsel and photo booth! There will be games and activities at halftime of the basketball game, it will be a fun and worthy event! We hope to see you there!
Pentwater Dominates Walkerville, Moves One Game Away from Conference Title!
Pentwater put on a complete team performance in a dominant 86-22 victory over Walkerville in a conference matchup. With this win, the Falcons (16-2, 11-1) remain in 1st place and are now just one game away from clinching the conference title at home vs. Mesick on Thursday!
Score by Quarter:
Pentwater: 23-31-15-17
Walkerville: 6-9-0-7
Key Player Performances:
Mikey Carlson: 26 Points, 12 Rebounds, 2 Assists, 3 Steals
Jonny Arnouts: 16 Points, 2 Rebounds, 6 Assists, 8 Steals
Trey Johnson: 15 Points, 5 Assists, 3 Rebounds, 7 Steals
Brody Austin: 11 Points, 3 Rebounds, 2 Steals
Kaleb Brown: 5 Points, 6 Rebounds, 1 Assist
Abram Kieda: 4 Points, 3 Rebounds, 2 Steals
Gavin Macher: 4 Points, 2 Steals
Wyatt Roberts: 3 Points, 3 Rebounds
Nathan Macher: 2 Points, 2 Steals
Balanced Attack Leads to Dominant Victory:
With 4 players in double digit scoring the Falcons controlled all four quarters with an evenly distributed offensive attack and strong rebounding. Seniors Mikey Carlson carried the team with a double-double ( 26 points, 12 rebounds), while point guard Jonny Arnouts and Guard Trey Johnson both had solid performances, scoring 16 points and 15 points respectfully. Both guards also dished out 11 assists total on the night to highlight their consistency. Brody Austin also had a game high of 11 points and crashed the boards well! Pentwater consistently created second-chance opportunities while limiting Walkerville’s possessions.
Lockdown Defense Secures the Win:
Pentwater’s relentless defense was a game-changer, forcing countless turnovers with an impressive total of steals across the team. The Falcons' defensive pressure completely shut down Walkerville in the third quarter and kept the intensity high for all four quarters.
With one game left to secure the conference title, the Falcons are locked in and ready to finish the job! Let’s go, Pentwater! 💪🔥🏀
Overall: 16-2
Conference: 11-1 (1st place in conference standings)
The Falcons play a non conference game on Tuesday, February 17th vs Shelby. Come out and support the Falcons!
National School Resource Officer (SRO) Appreciation Day is observed annually on February 15th. We acknowledge the vital role of SROs, who are sworn law enforcement officers dedicated to ensuring school safety. We express gratitude to SROs for their unwavering commitment to maintaining secure educational environments and for serving as informal counselors, law educators, and law enforcement officers. Additionally, we recognize SROs who foster positive relationships between law enforcement and youth, promoting a favorable image of law enforcement among school children and communities. PPS thanks Officer Darwin Mitchell!
🌟 Staff Spotlight: Mrs. Gallie! 🌟
This week, we're shining the spotlight on Mrs. Gallie, who is celebrating her 18th year at Pentwater Public Schools! She currently teaches Spanish, Integrated Studies, and Peer to Peer, and we’re so grateful to have her on our team. #GoFalcons#
A fun fundraiser event each year for our PTCO (Parent-Teacher-Community Organization)! It's always a great time!
Don't forget Flowergrams will be delivered tomorrow February 14th during school.
Due to weather and road conditions, tonight's(2/13/25) basketball game against Frankfort has been canceled. No makeup date has been scheduled at this time.
Some of our high school students were able to spend the day at The Wildlife Center at Legends Ranch in Bitely! They were able to take advantage of the wonderful snowshoeing weather as well as learn about the more than 3,000 animals from around the world whose mission it is to foster lifelong commitments to conservation and a deep appreciation for the outdoors. We thank the staff at The Wildlife Center at Legends Ranch, what a great opportunity!
REMINDER: Students are dismissed at 11:30am on Friday, 2/14, and there is no school on Monday, 2/17, for mid-winter break! CTE students are expected to attend their afternoon CTE class at WSCC on Friday, 2/14. Thank you!
Due to illness at Cadillac Heritage Christian, the boy's varsity basketball game scheduled for tonight(2/11/25) has been canceled. A possible rescheduled date has not yet been determined.
Lakeshore Mama & Me Expo Event is a FREE event scheduled for Saturday, 2/22, 9am-1pm at the Ludington Elementary School! Please share with any interested people that you may know; there will be some very informational, engaging and fun activities!
Due to the PPS mid-winter break scheduling, our fitness center will be available on Friday, 2/14, from 6am - 6pm and Monday, 2/17, from 6am-12pm! Thank you for your attention!
Congratulations to our JH and HS students who earned honor roll status for Marking Period 2 as well as Semester 1! Well done, Falcon learners!
Congratulations to our JH and HS January 2025 Students of the Month! Riley Swanger (7th grade); Scarlett Reid (8th grade); Adelaide Akins (9th grade); and, Kaiden Carter (12th grade)! Well done, students!
Congratulations to our January 2025 elementary students of the month! Pictured with Supt. Barter and Asst. Principal Oleneack are Lincoln McKee (KG); Eleanor Nugent (1st); Evalee Anderson (2nd); Emily Vazquez (3rd); Annabelle Smith (4th); Destiny Acosta (5th); and, Tanner Vanderkooi (6th)! Well done, Falcons learners!
Pentwater vs. MCE in a conference win.
The Pentwater Falcons put on a commanding performance against Mason County Eastern, securing a dominant victory with relentless defense and efficient scoring. Jumping out to a fast start with a 23-point first quarter, the Falcons never looked back, controlling the game from start to finish.
Trey Johnson led the way with 22 points, adding 3 assists, 2 blocks, 2 rebounds, and an impressive 7 steals, disrupting MCE’s offense all night. Jonny Arnouts was a force on both ends, recording 19 points, 9 rebounds, 5 steals, and 4 assists, making key plays throughout the game. Mikey Carlson contributed 10 points, 5 rebounds, 4 assists, 3 steals, and a block, providing a strong presence in the paint.
Kaleb Brown added 11 points, 4 rebounds, 2 assists, and 2 steals, continuing his steady contributions on both ends. Abram Kieda made a strong impact off the bench with 7 points, 4 rebounds, 1 assist, and 2 steals. Wyatt Roberts also chipped in with 5 points hitting an open 3 and chippin in an offensive rebound putback.
Pentwater’s defense was suffocating, allowing just 13 second-half points and forcing turnover after turnover. With another dominant performance, the Falcons continue to sit atop the conference standings as they push toward the postseason.
Final Score: Pentwater 76, MCE 34.
🏀 Falcons keep rolling! 💪
Overall: 15-2
Conference: 10-1 (1st place in conference standings)
Score by quarter:
Pentwater: 23-25-20-8
MCE: 10-11-7-6
Jonny Arnouts: 19 Points, 4 assists, 9 rebounds, 5 steals
Mikey Carlson: 10 Points, 4 assists, 1 block, 5 rebounds, 3 steals
Trey Johmson: 22 Points, 3 assists, 2 blocks, 2 rebounds, 7 steals
Kaleb Brown: 11 Points, 4 rebounds, 2 assists, 2 steals
Nathan Macher: 4 rebounds, 1 assists, 1 block, 1 steals
Brody Austin: 2 steals, 1 assist, 1 steal
Abram Kieda: 7 Points, 4 rebounds, 1 assists, 2 steals
Gavin Macher: 2 Points, 1 rebound
Wyatt Roberts: 5 Points
Ludington State Park interpreter, Brandon Griffith, presented to Integrated Studies students today. He discussed the impact of the Great Depression, and taught students about the CCC's (Civilian Conversation Corps) role in the development of Ludington State Park
Maggie Jorissen, a dedicated member of the Pentwater Green Schools Club, collaborated with Mrs. Fatura to launch an exciting “Aloe Plant Adoption” project. We are thrilled to report that we successfully adopted out 16 aloe plants!
Each plant came with a sign for its name and an official adoption certificate.
Among the names chosen by our adopters were Allen, Bob, Prickle Pants, Chewbacca, Nunu, Spike, Munchkin, and Bartholomew. The creativity of our art students truly shone through as they named their plant “Michelang-aloe.”
This project not only brought joy to the participants but also spread a wave of green cheer throughout the school community. We are hoping to adopt out more once we replenish the nursery!
