High Hopes for Catholic Central

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Grand Rapids Catholic Central finished second in the O.K. White Division last season (8-2). The Cougars have their sights on the divisional crown and hope to make a deep playoff push. Catholic Central has a seasoned core of upperclassmen with playoff wins under their belt and next-level talent. The Cougars lost a 55-62 nail-biter to eventual runner-up Grand Rapids West Catholic in the Regional Semifinals--they'll look to go even further next March. Nobody knows their team better than the head coach. Nichol Fellows gave insightful feedback on her Catholic Central program—let's take a closer look at the Cougars!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">2025-26 Schedule</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>12/12</strong> at Byron Center, 5:30 PM; <strong>12/16 </strong>vs East Grand Rapids, 7 PM; <strong>12/19</strong> at South Christian, 6 PM; <strong>12/20</strong> vs Rockford, TBD; <strong>12/22</strong> at Grandville, 7 PM; <strong>12/27</strong> at Allendale, 10 AM; <strong>12/30</strong> at Greenville, 10 AM; <strong>1/6</strong> vs Holland Christian, 7 PM; <strong>1/9</strong> vs Ottawa Hills, 7 PM; <strong>1/13</strong> at Forest Hills Northern, 7 PM; <strong>1/16</strong> at Forest Hills Central, 7 PM; <strong>1/20 </strong>vs Grand Rapids Christian, 7 PM; <strong>1/23</strong> vs Ada Forest Hills Eastern, 7 PM; <strong>1/28</strong> at West Catholic, 7 PM; <strong>1/30</strong> at East Grand Rapids, 7 PM; <strong>2/6</strong> at Ottawa Hills, 7 PM; <strong>2/10</strong> vs Forest Hills Northern, 7 PM; <strong>2/13</strong> vs Forest Hills Central, 7 PM; <strong>2/17</strong> at Grand Rapids Christian, 7 PM; <strong>2/20</strong> at Ada Forest Hills Eastern, 7 PM; vs Pewamo-Westphalia, 7 PM. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>*According to MHSAA</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Question: What are your team's goals this season?</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Response:</strong> "To make it to the Breslin Center."</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Head Coach Nichol Fellows</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Question: How would you summarize your team's strengths, style, and makeup based on newcomers/graduations?</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Response:</strong> "Our team has speed and athleticism. We want to control the tempo, attack with speed, and keep opponents to a low score. We would like the opportunity to push the pace, pressure the ball, and make opponents uncomfortable."</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Head Coach Nichol Fellows</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Key Returners</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Georgia Brown","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2026","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"null","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"12125","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Grand Rapids Catholic Central","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-69132f206db88"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">"Role player, quick and aggressive on defense."-Coach Fellows</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Beth Passinault","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2026","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"null","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"12122","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Grand Rapids Catholic Central","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-69132f206dc3a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">"Role player, great teammate, and willing to do whatever she needs to get done on the court. Can shoot as well as post up for us."-Coach Fellows</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["734941"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-69132f206dc8c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">"An explosive athlete with exceptional quickness and competitiveness. She plays with relentless energy and has the ability to outplay anyone on the court. Jaya's speed and strength can dominate on both ends of the court. She will control our tempo! Key player"-Coach Fellows</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["734966"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-69132f206dcd8"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">"Hailey is a very quick, skilled point guard with four years of varsity experience. Known for her shooting and court awareness, she controls the tempo, makes smart decisions under pressure, and can score from anywhere on the floor. She will lead our team this year and is a key player."-Coach Fellows</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["619708"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-69132f206dd1a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">"Very athletic and quick D1 lacrosse player. Can shoot from the outside as well as attack the basket. Key player for defense."-Coach Fellows</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["813599"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-69132f206dd5a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">"A second-year Varsity returner. A versatile player with length who can score both inside and out. A confident shooter with deep range. Her ability to play multiple positions and impact the game in different ways makes her a key piece on both ends of the court. She will be a key player."-Coach Fellows</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["734924"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-69132f206dd98"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">"She can finish around the rim, long arm span for blocking shots, and protecting the rim. She will be a key for us in protecting the paint."-Coach Fellows</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->