BILLINGS — Like all of the players who participated in Saturday’s spring football scrimmage for Rocky Mountain College, running back Garrett Sholley is a student-athlete.
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Rocky football player Garrett Sholley not just a student
BILLINGS — Like all of the players who participated in Saturday’s spring football scrimmage for Rocky Mountain College, running back Garrett Sholley is a student-athlete. In addition, Sholley — who has compiled a 3.97 overall grade-point average with a focus in school on math education — also makes time for coaching high school wrestlers. And he’s pretty good […]
In addition, Sholley — who has compiled a 3.97 overall grade-point average with a focus in school on math education — also makes time for coaching high school wrestlers.
And he’s pretty good at both.
Next fall, the 2023 Huntley Project graduate will be a junior in school and a redshirt sophomore eligibility-wise on the RMC football team.
Rocky Mountain College’s Garrett Sholley is pictured after the Battlin’ Bears spring football scrimmage at Herb Klindt Field on Saturday.
The 5-foot-10, 185-pound Sholley is in contention to be a starting running back for Rocky next fall.
“I’ve just got to keep being aggressive, hitting it where I’m supposed to, listening to my coaching, and knowing I can,” said Sholley of what will be key in helping him secure playing time at running back.
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While running the football and helping the RMC offense produce points is one of Sholley’s immediate goals, he has set some post-college aspirations as well. In the future, Sholley would like to teach high school math courses like algebra and calculus. Sholley would also like to be a high school football and wrestling coach.
So far, he’s on the right track to accomplish those goals. Sholley just completed his second year as a wrestling assistant coach with his alma mater, Huntley Project. The Red Devils won their fourth straight Class B wrestling team championship this past February at First Interstate Arena at MetraPark and Sholley has been a part of all four titles — twice as a wrestler and twice as a coach.
“I really like it. I’ve got some great people around me and the team is great,” said Sholley of being an assistant wrestling coach at Project. “We just four-peated and (head coach) Tim (Kaczmarek) is great to learn from. The boys are great; they take coaching really well. It makes my life easy.”
Sholley was a three-time state placer for Project, wrestling to third-place finishes his senior and junior years after placing fourth as a sophomore.
Kaczmarek had high praise for Sholley and what he has done to help the Red Devils program through his assistant coaching role.
“Garrett is a great person. It has been a blessing having him on our coaching staff the past two years,” said Kaczmarek. “He is a tremendous role model for our students, and they respect him greatly. He has made a positive impact on our team as a coach both on and off the mat.”
RMC coach Chris Stutzriem said that Sholley demonstrates “just the type of person he is,” by also tackling the role of being an assistant wrestling coach at Project.
“He works extremely hard,” said Stutzriem of Sholley, “and is getting prepared for life after college football and college. He’s just a tremendous young man.”
Sholley said he is planning on returning to Project as an assistant coach next season. However, between now and the next high school wrestling season, Sholley has an opportunity to be a playmaker for the Battlin’ Bears.
In 2024, he played in eight games for Rocky and rushed the ball 13 times for 39 yards. He also had one reception for 11 yards. Defensively, Sholley made two solo tackles and five assisted tackles.
Rocky’s Garrett Sholley rushes the ball during the Battlin’ Bears spring football scrimmage at Herb Klindt Field on Saturday.
On a beautiful Saturday afternoon for football, Sholley saw action at running back during Rocky’s scrimmage at Herb Klindt Field. Stutzriem said that Sholley is in the mix to be a starting running back next season.
“He’s a 4.0 student. He works extremely hard,” said Stutzriem. “He had some good runs today. He’s very smart. He’s coming into the offense very well, but is just tremendous in the classroom and community and helping out with Huntley’s wrestling program. And he does a great job. He’s a great kid and fun to be around.”
Rocky finished last season 2-8 overall and 1-7 in the Frontier Conference. The Battlin’ Bears want to improve that mark in the 2025 campaign and Sholley believes that is possible.
“I think the offense played well. The defense had their moments at the end,” said Sholley. “But I think come next fall, we’re going to have a hard-hitting offense.”
“Our offense is going to be young, but I think we’re going to grow a lot. And I think we’re going to surprise a few people.”
Photos: Rocky Mountain College Football Spring Scrimmage
Rocky football players celebrate at the end of Rocky’s spring football scrimmage at Herb Klindt Field in Billings on Saturday, April 12.
Rocky’s Darius Haskin scores a touchdown during Rocky’s spring football scrimmage at Herb Klindt Field in Billings on Saturday, April 12.
Rocky’s Terran Grooms rushes the ball during Rocky’s spring football scrimmage at Herb Klindt Field in Billings on Saturday, April 12.
Rocky players get in formation during Rocky’s spring football scrimmage at Herb Klindt Field in Billings on Saturday, April 12.
Rocky’s James Mozon III and teammates celebrate at the end of Rocky’s spring football scrimmage at Herb Klindt Field in Billings on Saturday, April 12.
Rocky QB Garrett Deatherage rushes the ball during Rocky’s spring football scrimmage at Herb Klindt Field in Billings on Saturday, April 12.
Rocky’s Johnnethan Goins scores a touchdown in the first few seconds of Rocky’s spring football scrimmage at Herb Klindt Field in Billings on Saturday, April 12.
Teammates celebrate Johnnethan Goins touchdown in the first few seconds of Rocky’s spring football scrimmage at Herb Klindt Field in Billings on Saturday, April 12.
Rocky Mountain College quarterback Trent Nobach fakes a handoff to teammate Garrett Sholley during the Battlin’ Bears spring football scrimmage at Herb Klindt Field on Saturday.
Players and coaching staff huddle up before Rocky’s spring football scrimmage at Herb Klindt Field in Billings on Saturday, April 12.
Rocky’s Garrett Sholley rushes the ball during the Battlin’ Bears spring football scrimmage at Herb Klindt Field on Saturday.
Rocky’s Mason Browning makes his way off the field during Rocky’s spring football scrimmage at Herb Klindt Field in Billings on Saturday, April 12.
Rocky Mountain College football head coach Chris Stutzriem smiles on the field during the Battlin’ Bears spring football scrimmage at Herb Klindt Field on Saturday.
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Pierce County School Board Highlights
(The Pierce County Board of Education discussed and/or voted on the following during their monthly work session, Thursday, May 1 and their regular monthly meeting has been delayed until Monday, May 5.) Budget: The school board approved a tentative $44.1 million budget for fiscal year 2026 and set public hearings to receive input on the […]
(The Pierce County Board of Education discussed and/or voted on the following during their monthly work session, Thursday, May 1 and their regular monthly meeting has been delayed until Monday, May 5.)
Budget: The school board approved a tentative $44.1 million budget for fiscal year 2026 and set public hearings to receive input on the budget. (See related story.)
Closed session and personnel: The board adjourned into a 24 minute closed session Thursday morning to discuss personnel. After the closed session, the board voted to hire Jaidyn Lowe as a paraprofessional at Blackshear Elementary, Mary Wall as attendance clerk at the middle school and Christine Rowell as a school nutrition food assistant. The board also approved the resignations of Sabrina Ranee Lynn, custodian at Midway Elementary, Christine Rowell as custodian at the middle school, Thad Williams as a teacher at the high school and Randy Ard as a bus driver in the transportation department. The board also approved the retirements of Raymond Pate as a custodian at the high school and Molly Sue Tatum as a school nutrition assistant.
The board also approved all coaching recommendations for the high school and middle school. The board adjourned into a three minute closed session Monday night to discuss personnel. After Monday’s closed session, the board voted to accept the resignations of Christine Blackmon, teacher at Patterson Elementary, Elizabeth Yarbrough, paraprofessional at Midway Elementary and Shelly Hyers, special education paraprofessional. The board also voted to accept the resignation of James Cox and Rebecca Insalaco, community wrestling coaches at the high school.
Middle school and Patterson Elementary additions: The board approved asking its architect, SP Design Group of Macon, to prepare architectural plans for additional classrooms and conference space at Patterson Elementary and the additional classrooms and bathrooms at the middle school. Board chairman Duward Boatright said the request is part of the system’s five year plan and does not mean that construction will begin in the
near future.
Blackshear Elementary gifted teacher: The board approved adding a full-time gifted teacher to Blackshear Elementary beginning next school year.
Middle School classroom to be divided:
Bids are being sought for dividing a technology classroom at the middle school into two regular size class rooms. Estimated cost of the project will be $50,000. A public notice is included in this week’s edition.
Midway Elementary pre-k playground: The board approved paying half the cost of a pre-k playground at Midway Elementary. The board’s share is $11,544.50 of the $23,089 total cost of the playground.
Metal buildings: The board approved seeking bids for metal storage buildings for Blackshear and Midway Elementary Schools. Superintendent Dara Bennett said the buildings are needed for storage space at both campuses.
Recognition: The board recognized system retirees, young authors for the school and the Okefenokee Regional Education Services Agency (RESA) and Midway Elementary as a national distinguished model school.
Consent agenda: Several items were approved under the consent agenda. They include:
• the approval of a new athletic booster club to support the Pierce County High School Wrestling Team. (See related story.)
• approval of the annual contract with the Okefenokee RESA. The contract will be for $32,248, the same amount as last year. The school system receives instruction, training and bulk buying discounts as part of the contract.
• approval of 23 nonresident applications including two kindergarten and one first grade student at Blackshear Elementary, one student each in the first, third and fourth grades at Midway, two fifth grade students at Patterson, three sixth, two seventh and one eighth grader at the middle school and four freshmen, four juniors and one senior at the high school.
• approval of a field trip request for eighth graders at PCMS to go to Universal Studios in Orlando, FL May 9. All out-of-state field trips require board approval.
Reports: Finance Director Melanie Helms gave the system’s financial report. The school system reported revenue of $36.5 million and expenses of $31.8 million through March. The system had almost $20 million in reserves. She noted the reserve will start falling now that local tax revenues have reached their max.
Helms reported the system’s sales tax revenue was $254,424 in March up $20,000 from February. She also reviewed school activity account reports.
The board approved the financial reports as presented. Facilities director Harbin Farr progress at the high school’s new indoor sports complex, formerly known as the “new, old gym” at PCHS. (See related story.) Farr also told members maintenance will be securing and installing cypress mulch on the playground at Blackshear Elementary. Public participation:
There was no public participation.
Minutes: The board approved minutes for April’s meetings.
Information:
Superintendent Bennett reminded board members graduation will be held at 8 p.m. Friday, May 16, at Bear Stadium. Last day of school and early release day will be Tuesday, May 20.
Post planning will take place May 21-23 and will be completed before the Memorial Day holiday May 26.
The central office and all school campuses will be closed May 26 for Memorial Day and June 19 for Juneteenth.
Next meetings: The June work session will be held at 8 a.m. Thursday, June 5. The June regular meeting will be held at 6:30 p.m. Monday, June 9. All meetings will be at the BOE central office 0n Main Street.
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Prime Video Unveils Teaser Trailer for "We Were Liars" Adaptation
Prime Video Unveils Teaser Trailer for “We Were Liars” Adaptation All Eight Episodes of the Mystery Thriller Will Debut June 18, exclusively on Prime Video [embedded content] CULVER CITY, California – May 6, 2025 – Today, Prime Video released the teaser trailer from the mystery thriller based on the best-selling novel by E. Lockhart, We […]
Prime Video Unveils Teaser Trailer for “We Were Liars” Adaptation
All Eight Episodes of the Mystery Thriller Will Debut June 18, exclusively on Prime Video
CULVER CITY, California – May 6, 2025 – Today, Prime Video released the teaser trailer from the mystery thriller based on the best-selling novel by E. Lockhart, We Were Liars. All eight episodes will be available on June 18, 2025, exclusively on Prime Video in more than 240 countries and territories worldwide.
We Were Liars follows Cadence Sinclair Eastman and her tight-knit inner circle, nicknamed the Liars, during their summer escapades on her grandfather’s New England private island. The Sinclairs are American royalty – known for their good looks, old money, and enviable bond – but after a mysterious accident changes Cadence’s life forever, everyone, including her beloved Liars, seems to have something to hide.
Starring “the Liars”: Emily Alyn Lind as Cadence Sinclair Eastman, Shubham Maheshwari as Gat Patil, Esther McGregor as Mirren Sinclair Sheffield, Joseph Zada as Johnny Sinclair Dennis; alongside Caitlin FitzGerald as Penny Sinclair, Mamie Gummer as Carrie Sinclair, Candice King as Bess Sinclair, Rahul Kohli as Ed Patil, and David Morse as Harris Sinclair.
The series is written and executive produced by co-showrunners Julie Plec (The Vampire Diaries, Legacies) and Carina Adly MacKenzie (Roswell, New Mexico, The Originals). Also executive producing are Emily Cummins (The Endgame, Vampire Academy) for My So-Called Company, Brett Matthews (Legacies), Pascal Verschooris (The Vampire Diaries), and the novel’s author, E. Lockhart. Universal Television, a division of Universal Studio Group, and Amazon MGM Studios are behind the project. The novel is published by Delacorte Press, an imprint of Random House Children’s Books.
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Jefferson High School bowling team wins championship, highlights value of all students
Stacked in individual lanes, a bowling alley is the perfect example of a friendly competition. Everyone takes turns, trying to knock down every pin before the person after them does. Bowling is typically an independent sport, but at Lafayette Jefferson High School, it is all about team collaboration, working together to get the highest scores […]
Stacked in individual lanes, a bowling alley is the perfect example of a friendly competition. Everyone takes turns, trying to knock down every pin before the person after them does.
Bowling is typically an independent sport, but at Lafayette Jefferson High School, it is all about team collaboration, working together to get the highest scores and including everybody in the process.
JHS is one of seven ‘Unified Champions Schools’ in Indiana. To receive this national banner recognition, the school is expected to be dedicated to creating an inclusive and integrative environment.
Specifically, the school implements sports and club activities called ‘Special Olympic Unified Sports’, where individuals with and without disabilities work together and compete as a team.
At JHS, students can participate in unified sports, like bowling, through a partnership with the student-run Best Buddies Program, which fosters inclusion by pairing students with and without disabilities in these sports.
Last year was the team’s first time bowling in the state finals. To the team and coach Kristen Van Laere’s surprise, they “landed third place in the championship,”
Members of the Jefferson High School bowling team take a photo together at a competition.
Van Laere said this year they had the same attitude towards the sport, which was to have fun and do their best.
“I’ll never forget what it was like, going into the last set and the guy (from Unified Sports) said 54. I don’t know what that means” Van Laere said. “He says (in that moment) you’re 54 pins up, (which is) first place out of all of the schools. It was hysterical, but now (I knew) we are playing to win.”
“You know, (it’s) kind of like the (Purdue) basketball tournament that just got done. You knew going in, (that) Purdue was going to win certain games and they were expected to.,” Van Laere said. “I never had an expectation (about) this – I think that’s what makes it fun.”
