NDCL Athletics has recently been featured in four articles written by the News-Herald.
The first article mentions rising senior Girls Lacrosse standout Grace Hinkel. Hinkel has committed to NCAA DII Mars Hill University to continue her lacrosse career. With one season remaining at NDCL, her career is already nothing short of excellence. In her junior year with the Lions, she was named Crown Conference Offensive MVP, First Team, All-Region Second Team,
News-Herald First Team, and became the first player in school history to score 100 career goals. To read more on her success, visit the first link below.
The second article mentions rising senior shortstop Frankie Clark. Since Clark has stepped on to the field for the Lions, he has quickly made a name for himself. He has recently committed to NCAA DI Eastern Michigan University to continue his baseball career. Clark has been a varsity starter since his sophomore year as that team advanced to the regional final game. As a junior in 2024, Clark finished with 20 hits, 15 runs, nine stolen bases, and a .294 batting average. He also earned Crown Conference First Team and
News-Herald Honor Roll. To read more, visit the second link below.
Andre Griffin is entering his first season as head coach for the NDCL Varsity Football team. Since taking the helm of the program, he has preached the acronym "E.A.T." (effort, attitude, and toughness). The team has been working hard this summer in their OTA's, off-season workouts, and 7-on-7's. To read more on the Lions' expectations for this season under Coach Griffin's strong leadership, visit the third link below.
NDCL Boys Varsity Basketball is already preparing for next season after their best program finish in school history with a trip to the District Final in 2024. The Lions varsity squad will include eight returners from last season. The team has been working hard this summer in open gyms, skill workouts, and in their summer league competition. To read more on how the Lions will use their experience this season to fuel another strong playoff run, visit the fourth link below.
Go Lions!
