Mustang Nation News 1-25-26

Clio Area Schools is proud to announce the Hall of Fame Class of 2025, honoring a distinguished group of former athletes, former staff members, community members, and teams whose accomplishments and commitment have had a lasting impact on the Clio community.

The Clio Area Schools Hall of Fame was established in 2024, when the district inducted its first class of honorees. The Hall of Fame recognizes individuals and teams who exemplify excellence, leadership, service, and Mustang pride—both on and off the field. This second class of inductees reflects the rich tradition of Clio athletics and the strong community support that continues to shape generations of students.

Please keep an eye on our website (clioathletics.org) and the Clio Area Schools/Clio Athletics Facebook pages for individual biographies on all the Class of 2025 inductees!

On Saturday, January 24, 2026, the Varsity Girls Bowling Team traveled to Waterford to compete against the Goodrich Martians in regular match play. The team delivered an outstanding performance, securing a dominant 28–2 victory. They were led by Makenzie Clontz, who posted scores of 159 and 143. With this win, the team improves its season record to 5–2. The Mustangs will next face the Flushing Raiders on January 31, 2026, at 9:00 AM at Holly Lanes.

The next day, four members of our varsity team competed in the Swartz Creek Dragons Singles Invitational Tournament, which featured 83 bowlers from across the region. Junior Zoey Hanson narrowly missed the top-32 cut, finishing 39th with games of 143, 129, 172, and 148. Junior Makenzie Clontz placed 17th in the qualifying round with scores of 180, 127, 215 (a personal best), and 155. She advanced to the playoff round, where she bowled a strong 188 but came up just short of moving on.
Congratulations to our Varsity Mustang Girls on an excellent weekend of competition and continued growth.

Clio 7th Grade Boys Basketball defeated Corunna 64-16 to open their season with a win. It was an outstanding team effort defensively that lead to many transition opportunities.

The team travels to Goodrich next week for a big matchup with the Martians.

8th Grade Boys Basketball started their season with a dominating 49-13 win over the Corunna Cavaliers. High scorers were Kamden Erway (16 pts), Marty Sierakowski (11 pts), Josh Royster (11 pts), and Blake Livingston (10 pts).

Varsity Boys Basketball put on a thriller of a show on Tuesday, January 27, completing a second half comeback to defeat Linden, 55-51. Trailing 33-19 at halftime, Clio took the lead for good on a 3 pointer from Harper Wozniak with under 3 minutes left and closed out the win with 2 clutch free throws from Kaden McGrath.

Clio Varsity Wrestling traveled to Flushing last night for league duals against Corunna and Flushing. The team ended up going 1-1 for the night, beating the Cavaliers 36-30 before falling to the the Raiders. This puts the Mustangs' league record at 5-5.

If you haven't had a chance to see the team in action, you can see a full day of exciting wrestling at home on Saturday during the annual Orange and Black Team Tournament. We hope to see you there as the team looks to finish out the season strong!

Check out these shots of our Unified Champions Basketball team in action! They're next and final home game will be Friday, February 13, 2026!

Coach Stanbaugh reports all the lifters that attended had a solid day all around, numerous PRs established. Hitting the midpoint of the season everyone is finding that sweet spot and giving it their all.

WOMENS JV

• 132 division: Madelyn Ford, 3rd place, 555lbs total weight lifted and JV State qualified
• 198 division: Mya Hutchinson, 3rd place, 600lbs total weight lifted and JV State qualified

WOMENS VARSITY

• 123 division: Isa Alix, 1st place, 555lbs total weight lifted
• 181 division: Layla Hutchinson, 3rd place, 665lbs total weight lifted
• 242+ division: Grace Britt, 3rd place, 670lbs total weight lifted.

MENS VARSITY

• 145 division: Aidan Peters, 2nd place, 900lbs total weight lifted.
• 155 division: Landon Cross, 1st place, 925lbs total weight lifted.
• 165 division: Dawson Worthing, 2nd place, 1055lbs total weight lifted.
• 194 division: Casey Beckett, 2nd place, 1205lbs total weight lifted

Have something you want us to share? Know an athlete that hit a milestone or have a picture of one of our Mustangs in action? Let us know! In the meantime, feel free to email a photo and the information to Mrs. O'Kelly at jokelly@clioschools.org.

Clio Athletics reminds all student-athletes and families of the district’s attendance expectations for participation in practices and competitions. In order to compete, athletes must be in school for the full day. If a student is ill and must stay home from school, they are also expected to remain home from athletic activities that day.

Certain absences do not count against eligibility, including bereavement, approved field trips, and medical appointments. However, communication and proper documentation are required. Athletes who know they will be absent should notify the athletic office prior to the absence and submit the appropriate paperwork to the attendance office afterward.

The district also recognizes that emergencies and unexpected situations may occur, such as transportation issues or delays. In these cases, athletes should contact the athletic office as soon as possible, either before leaving school or upon arrival.

Above all, Clio Athletics emphasizes that students are students first and athletes second. Regular school attendance is essential, and academic responsibility and athletic commitment go hand in hand.

We are incredibly proud to unveil a new interactive Hall of Fame display, recently installed in the athletic entrance at Clio High School. This modern display will serve as a permanent home for celebrating the rich tradition of Mustang athletics and the individuals and teams who have made a lasting impact on Clio Area Schools.

The interactive Hall of Fame will showcase all current and future Hall of Fame classes, highlight notable team and individual accomplishments, and recognize the generous sponsors who support Clio athletics. Designed to be engaging and easy to explore, the display allows visitors to learn more about Clio’s history while honoring those who helped build it.

Community members are invited to see the new Hall of Fame display in person at the Hall of Fame Game on Friday, February 13. During the event, Clio Area Schools will proudly recognize the Clio Area Schools Hall of Fame – Class of 2025. Fans are encouraged to arrive early, explore the new display, and help celebrate the outstanding achievements of Clio’s athletes, teams, and supporters.

CVCC came to WORK at the Hartland competition on Saturday, January 24, earning their highest Round 1 score of the season AND a new school record! History officially made.

If your athlete's physical in Student Central says "PENDING STAFF APPROVAL" for more than 48 hours, please login and make sure you and your student are connected to the correct school district. We have found that families are inadvertently connecting their accounts to Clio Elem/Middle in South Carolina during set up. Accounts that are not connected to our district will show incorrect forms and are not visible to athletic department staff. See the photo below for an example of the what forms should be visible to you if you are connected to the correct district.

If you find you are connected to the wrong school district, please edit the parent and student accounts so that you are linked to Clio MS/HS (CLIO, MI). This will allow staff to approve the uploaded physical.

Clio Athletic Boosters are excited to announce the launch of the Clio Mustangs Queen of Hearts Progressive Raffle. This 16-week event offers community members a chance to win a growing jackpot while directly supporting Clio Mustangs Athletics.

The raffle kicks off on Wednesday, February 4, with drawings held every Wednesday at 7 pm at Black Horse Tavern on Saginaw St., in Clio. Tickets are priced at $2 each. If the winner’s ticket is drawn and they successfully find the Queen of Hearts on the official game board, they take home 50% of the progressive jackpot. If the Queen remains hidden, the pot rolls over to the following week, growing larger and more exciting.

"Our goal is to provide the best possible experience for our student-athletes," said Clio Athletic Boosters President Lindsay Carpenter. "Every ticket sold helps fund equipment, uniforms, and facilities for our Mustangs. We invite the entire Clio community to wear their Orange & Black, come out to the drawings, and help us make this a massive success."

For more information on rules and ticket locations, visit https://clioathletics.org/main/bnews or facebook.com/clioathleticboosters

NEXT MEETING: Monday, February 9, 2026

Even though winter is still hanging on with some extra-cold temperatures, warmer days are just around the corner! That means we’re getting ready for another exciting season of Summer Recreation. Programming for Summer Rec 2026 will be announced in late March to early April, so keep an eye out for details on activities, schedules, and registration information. We can’t wait to welcome everyone back for a fun-filled summer!

Clio Athletics Event Admission Pricing (2025–2026):

• High School & Middle School Regular Admission: $5.00 (cash only)

  • Clio HS students: Free with student ID/StudentVue

  • Clio MS students: Free with student ID/StudentVue and must be with a parent/guardian

  • Children age 5 and under: Free

• Pass Options (cash only)

  • Senior Mustang Pass: Free for Clio residents age 60+ (must show proof at gate)

  • 10 Event Pass: $30.00 punch card valid for 10 regular season admissions

⚠️ Note: Prices may vary for MHSAA post-season events, and some events may require fans to purchase tickets via GoFan.