Mustang Nation News 2-27-26

Congratulations to Clio Varsity Competitive Cheer! Between setting new school records and qualifying for regional competition, CVCC has had an outstanding season!

The Mustangs dominated Mt. Morris 74-46 in the first round of MHSAA Districts play on Monday, February 23. Clio raced out to a 28-12 lead after the first quarter and never let up!

The Mustangs balanced scoring attack was led by Harper Wozniak with 21 points. Other contributors on the night were...

Kaden McGrath 10 pts

Mason Taylor 10 points

Ethan Yeager 9 points

Kyle Duby 6 points

Easton Pettengill 5 points

Robby White 5 points

Kaden Boggs 4 points

Rashad Bradley 3 points

Hayden Hahn 2 points

Unfortunately, the momentum wasn't enough for the Mustangs to overcome Frankenmuth in the semi-final. Led by Harper Wozniak (23 pts, 7 rebs., 3 steals), the season ended with a 79-48 defeat.
For players and fans, this season had a lot to be proud of. The Mustangs ended the season with a 12-12 record (most wins since 2019-2020). With a core of Freshman/Sophomores and outstanding senior leadership, the 2025-2026 Mustangs had one of their better seasons in the last 25 years!

The future is bright for Clio Basketball!

The 7th Grade Boys Basketball remains undefeated after defeating 7-1 Corunna on Wednesday at Clio Middle School. The Mustangs at one point built a 27 point lead before coasting to the finish line. The Cavs did enjoy a significant size advantage, but the Mustangs were successful playing a fast pace game.

The team followed Wednesday's win with a victory over Brandon on Thursday, February 26. Once again, aggressive and locked in team defense was the method of operation for success. The team remains undefeated on the season, looking to close out the final week of the season on a high note. Go, Mustangs!

Most recently, the team faced Goodrich on Monday, March 2nd, defeating the Martians 70-55. After building a 28 point lead, the Mustangs coasted to an 8-0 record. With one contest remaining, the Mustangs will be fired up to complete an undefeated season. Lake Fenton will make an attempt to derail those plans on Wednesday at Clio Middle School, 4:15pm.

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.

Notices were delivered today to all students that owe an athletic fee for Fall or Winter 2025-26. Details on payment options can be found below. Any outstanding athletic fees after March 1, 2026, will be added to the student's Synergy account.

TO PAY YOUR ATHLETIC FEE:

In person: You can pay your athletic fee during regular school hours. Cash or check (payable to Clio Area Schools) are accepted. The high school athletic fee is $50.00/year and the middle school athletic fee is $25.00/year.

Online: Payments can be made by visiting our online payment portal at www.tinyurl.com/CASpayments. Your parent/guardian will need to enter your student number (five digit, no leading zero).

IF YOU BELIEVE YOU’VE RECEIVED THE NOTICE IN ERROR:

If you believe this fee has already been paid, please email one of the following to Mrs. O’Kelly at jokelly@clioschools.org:

• If payment was made in person, the receipt number from the receipt you received when you made your payment

• If payment was made via check, the check number from the check used to make your payment

• If payment was made online, the email confirmation you received when you made the payment in e-Funds

MHSAA requires all post-season tickets be purchased through GoFan. No passes are accepted for MHSAA events and students/staff planning to attend must purchase tickets.

https://gofan.co/app/school/MI4166

D'Marion Erlenbeck finished at the top of the podium at regionals and qualified for MHSAA Wrestling Individual State Finals for the fourth time! He will begin competition on Friday, March 6th. Fans can purcahse tickets and see the entire finals schedule, hosted at Ford Field, by visiting the MHSAA Wrestling page. Unable to attend? Fans can also tune in to NFHS Network to catch the action live!

Make sure you are ready to start on March 9th! The checklist below provides detailed information on all paperwork and eligibility requirements! This information was also emailed out to all CHS students.

Make sure you are ready to start on March 9th! The checklist below provides detailed information on all paperwork and eligibility requirements! This information was also emailed out to all CMS students.

The athletic department will host an advisory meeting on Thursday, March 5th, in the Media Center for any middle schoolers interested in playing a spring sport. We'll walk through setting up Student Central accounts, if needed, and provide information on requirements for participation.

Students should bring their Chromebook to the meeting, if possible.

NEXT MEETING: Monday, March 16, 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.