🏐❤️🖤 DRYDEN CARDINALS VOLLEYBALL | 2026 SEASON FINALE 🖤❤️🏐
The Dryden Cardinals wrapped up their 2026 varsity volleyball season Monday night against Kimball New Life Christian. Although the Cardinals fell in three sets (12-25, 16-25, 22-25), the team continued to battle until the final point.
🏐 Set 1 (12-25): Kayla Lapka recorded an ace, while Abby Tonkoshkur contributed a spike.
🏐 Set 2 (16-25): The Cardinals continued to work together offensively. Celine Nguyen, Karley Phillips, and Kayla Lapka each recorded a spike, while Elaina Yatros added a down-ball hit. Tonkoshkur contributed a block.
🏐 Set 3 (22-25): Dryden saved its strongest performance for the final set, pushing Kimball New Life Christian to a close finish. Tonkoshkur led the offense with two spikes, while Nguyen, Yatros, and Stori Zink each recorded an ace. Lapka added a tip, and Angelina Urick and the Cardinals' setter each contributed a spike.
❤️🖤 MORE THAN JUST A SEASON 🖤❤️
While the 2026 season has come to an end, the Cardinals have plenty to be proud of. Through the victories, challenges, and everything in between, these athletes continued to show determination, resilience, and teamwork.
Every practice, every match, and every challenge provided opportunities to learn, improve, and grow together.
👏 Thank you to our players and coaches for your hard work and dedication throughout the season! A special thank you to our families, students, and fans who supported the Cardinals along the way.
The scoreboard doesn't always tell the whole story. The friendships, lessons, and memories made this season will last long after the final whistle.
Once a Cardinal, Always a Cardinal! ❤️🖤
The Dryden Cardinals wrapped up their 2026 varsity volleyball season Monday night against Kimball New Life Christian. Although the Cardinals fell in three sets (12-25, 16-25, 22-25), the team continued to battle until the final point.
🏐 Set 1 (12-25): Kayla Lapka recorded an ace, while Abby Tonkoshkur contributed a spike.
🏐 Set 2 (16-25): The Cardinals continued to work together offensively. Celine Nguyen, Karley Phillips, and Kayla Lapka each recorded a spike, while Elaina Yatros added a down-ball hit. Tonkoshkur contributed a block.
🏐 Set 3 (22-25): Dryden saved its strongest performance for the final set, pushing Kimball New Life Christian to a close finish. Tonkoshkur led the offense with two spikes, while Nguyen, Yatros, and Stori Zink each recorded an ace. Lapka added a tip, and Angelina Urick and the Cardinals' setter each contributed a spike.
❤️🖤 MORE THAN JUST A SEASON 🖤❤️
While the 2026 season has come to an end, the Cardinals have plenty to be proud of. Through the victories, challenges, and everything in between, these athletes continued to show determination, resilience, and teamwork.
Every practice, every match, and every challenge provided opportunities to learn, improve, and grow together.
👏 Thank you to our players and coaches for your hard work and dedication throughout the season! A special thank you to our families, students, and fans who supported the Cardinals along the way.
The scoreboard doesn't always tell the whole story. The friendships, lessons, and memories made this season will last long after the final whistle.
Once a Cardinal, Always a Cardinal! ❤️🖤
🏈❤️ REGIONAL FINAL AT DRYDEN! ❤️🏈
Cardinal fans, let’s pack the stands! Dryden takes on Deckerville in the MHSAA 8-Player Division 1 Regional Final this Friday!
📅 Friday, November 6, 2026
📍 Stremler Field at Dryden High School
🕕 Gates open at 6 PM
🏈 Kickoff at 7 PM
🍿 Full concessions available at The Snack Shack!
🎟️ Admission: $10
Purchase tickets online through GoFan:
https://gofan.co/event/7020903
Please plan ahead:
• No cash accepted for admission.
• Tickets are required for everyone, including students, senior citizens, and children under 4.
• Infants carried by an adult are admitted free.
• Regular-season free admission and athletic/league passes do not apply.
Wear your red and black, bring your Cardinal pride, and help cheer our team on to a regional championship! ❤️🖤
Cardinal fans, let’s pack the stands! Dryden takes on Deckerville in the MHSAA 8-Player Division 1 Regional Final this Friday!
📅 Friday, November 6, 2026
📍 Stremler Field at Dryden High School
🕕 Gates open at 6 PM
🏈 Kickoff at 7 PM
🍿 Full concessions available at The Snack Shack!
🎟️ Admission: $10
Purchase tickets online through GoFan:
https://gofan.co/event/7020903
Please plan ahead:
• No cash accepted for admission.
• Tickets are required for everyone, including students, senior citizens, and children under 4.
• Infants carried by an adult are admitted free.
• Regular-season free admission and athletic/league passes do not apply.
Wear your red and black, bring your Cardinal pride, and help cheer our team on to a regional championship! ❤️🖤
All students K-6 are invited to participate in the elementary library's Veterans Day Coloring Contest. Pick up a color page in the library and turn it in by November 11th. Winners will be announced that day. #proudcardinal
Sign up for Dryden Elementary Parent-Teacher Conferences
Nov 11th & Nov 12th
Nov 11th & Nov 12th
📅 The Power of Showing Up Together 📅
Families and schools are a team. Missing 10% of school (about 2 days a month) adds up fast. Tell us what helps your child arrive on time. We will help make every day count.
Need support or want to learn more? Visit fewerthan5.com. Funding for Strive for Fewer than Five materials is supported by the MiFamily Engagement Centers and MiLEAP. #proudcardinal
Families and schools are a team. Missing 10% of school (about 2 days a month) adds up fast. Tell us what helps your child arrive on time. We will help make every day count.
Need support or want to learn more? Visit fewerthan5.com. Funding for Strive for Fewer than Five materials is supported by the MiFamily Engagement Centers and MiLEAP. #proudcardinal
Happy Thanksgiving, Cardinal Families! 🍂🦃
Dryden Community Schools will be closed for Thanksgiving Break from Monday, November 23 through Friday, November 27.
We wish our students, staff, families, and community a safe, happy, and restful Thanksgiving. We are grateful for our Cardinal community and look forward to welcoming everyone back on Monday, November 30.
Dryden Community Schools will be closed for Thanksgiving Break from Monday, November 23 through Friday, November 27.
We wish our students, staff, families, and community a safe, happy, and restful Thanksgiving. We are grateful for our Cardinal community and look forward to welcoming everyone back on Monday, November 30.
Our Halloween morning was all about growing our girls basketball program and student athletes. Thank you players, parents, student coaches and volunteers, and Coach Leija! #proudcardinal
Dryden Elementary's Trunk or Treat and BooBash were a smashing success with over 300 trunk or treaters and a gym full of party goers. A special THANK YOU to our PTA who worked tirelessly before, during, and after to make this a fun and safe event. We love our PTA, volunteers, trunk participants, and families! #proudcardinal
🎓 Class of 2027—it is time to order your caps and gowns!
Jostens will be at Dryden High School on Monday, November 16, to meet with seniors and provide information about graduation orders. Students will bring an ordering packet home to share with their families.
Families may also view graduation packages and order online using the link below:
https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/catalogBrowse/1064530/Dryden-High-School/Graduation-Packages/3490353690/CATALOG_REPOSITORY?abspec=ROUTE_PACKAGEBROWSE_TO_CATALOG
#ClassOf2027 #Graduation #DrydenHighSchool #ProudCardinal
Jostens will be at Dryden High School on Monday, November 16, to meet with seniors and provide information about graduation orders. Students will bring an ordering packet home to share with their families.
Families may also view graduation packages and order online using the link below:
https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/catalogBrowse/1064530/Dryden-High-School/Graduation-Packages/3490353690/CATALOG_REPOSITORY?abspec=ROUTE_PACKAGEBROWSE_TO_CATALOG
#ClassOf2027 #Graduation #DrydenHighSchool #ProudCardinal
❤️🖤 WE’RE GOING TO STATES! 🖤❤️
Three Dryden Cardinals are state bound! Congratulations to Levi Fitchett, Claire Wright, and Ella Gustner on qualifying for the State Cross Country Finals at the Regional meet! 🏃♂️🏃♀️
HS Boys:
⭐ Levi Fitchett — 7th place, 18:16 — STATE QUALIFIER
👏 Tyler Roberts — 32nd place, 20:44
HS Girls:
⭐ Claire Wright — 6th place, 21:11 — STATE QUALIFIER
⭐ Ella Gustner — 9th place, 21:29 — STATE QUALIFIER
👏 Eliniah Fitchett — 34th place, 26:40
We are proud of all five runners for their hard work and dedication to Dryden Cross Country. Join us in congratulating our Cardinals and cheering on Levi, Claire, and Ella as they head to states!
Three Dryden Cardinals are state bound! Congratulations to Levi Fitchett, Claire Wright, and Ella Gustner on qualifying for the State Cross Country Finals at the Regional meet! 🏃♂️🏃♀️
HS Boys:
⭐ Levi Fitchett — 7th place, 18:16 — STATE QUALIFIER
👏 Tyler Roberts — 32nd place, 20:44
HS Girls:
⭐ Claire Wright — 6th place, 21:11 — STATE QUALIFIER
⭐ Ella Gustner — 9th place, 21:29 — STATE QUALIFIER
👏 Eliniah Fitchett — 34th place, 26:40
We are proud of all five runners for their hard work and dedication to Dryden Cross Country. Join us in congratulating our Cardinals and cheering on Levi, Claire, and Ella as they head to states!
Happy Halloween from Dryden Community Schools! 🎃🖤🧡
Wishing our Cardinal Families a safe, fun, and spooky Halloween! We hope your day is filled with treats, laughter, and lots of festive fun.
Have a wonderful Halloween! 👻🍬
Wishing our Cardinal Families a safe, fun, and spooky Halloween! We hope your day is filled with treats, laughter, and lots of festive fun.
Have a wonderful Halloween! 👻🍬
🏈❤️🖤 CARDINALS WIN!
Dryden defeated Kingston 60–16 tonight in the regional semifinals and is headed to the REGIONAL FINALS! With tonight’s victory, the Cardinals remain undefeated at 10–0!
We are so proud of our players and coaches for their hard work, determination, and teamwork. Thank you to our cheerleaders, families, students, staff, and fans for supporting this team every step of the way. What a special season for our Cardinal community!
Let’s keep it going, Dryden! ❤️🖤
Dryden defeated Kingston 60–16 tonight in the regional semifinals and is headed to the REGIONAL FINALS! With tonight’s victory, the Cardinals remain undefeated at 10–0!
We are so proud of our players and coaches for their hard work, determination, and teamwork. Thank you to our cheerleaders, families, students, staff, and fans for supporting this team every step of the way. What a special season for our Cardinal community!
Let’s keep it going, Dryden! ❤️🖤
Check out these costumes at our parade! #proudcardinal
Join us for Trunk or Treat and the Boo Bash tonight! #proudcardinal
The Dryden Cardinals earned a three-set victory over SASA, winning 25-20, 25-18 and 25-22 to secure the match.
In the opening set, Karley Phillips led the Cardinals offensively with three spikes, one dump and one down-ball hit. Kayla Lapka added three spikes and one dump, while Abby Tonkoshkur contributed two aces, one spike and one block. Celine Nguyen recorded an ace and a spike, and Angelia Urick added a tip as Dryden took the first set, 25-20.
Dryden continued its momentum in the second set, earning a 25-18 win. Lapka led the team from the service line with three aces, followed by Nguyen with two aces. Phillips added one ace and one spike, while Tonkoshkur contributed a tip and a block. Elaina Yatros also recorded an ace to help the Cardinals extend their lead.
The Cardinals closed out the match with a 25-22 victory in the third set. Lapka contributed two aces, one spike and two tips, while Phillips added one ace and two spikes. Tonkoshkur recorded an ace and a down-ball hit, and Yatros added another ace to help Dryden finish the sweep.
With contributions from across the lineup, the Cardinals secured the three-set victory over SASA.
In the opening set, Karley Phillips led the Cardinals offensively with three spikes, one dump and one down-ball hit. Kayla Lapka added three spikes and one dump, while Abby Tonkoshkur contributed two aces, one spike and one block. Celine Nguyen recorded an ace and a spike, and Angelia Urick added a tip as Dryden took the first set, 25-20.
Dryden continued its momentum in the second set, earning a 25-18 win. Lapka led the team from the service line with three aces, followed by Nguyen with two aces. Phillips added one ace and one spike, while Tonkoshkur contributed a tip and a block. Elaina Yatros also recorded an ace to help the Cardinals extend their lead.
The Cardinals closed out the match with a 25-22 victory in the third set. Lapka contributed two aces, one spike and two tips, while Phillips added one ace and two spikes. Tonkoshkur recorded an ace and a down-ball hit, and Yatros added another ace to help Dryden finish the sweep.
With contributions from across the lineup, the Cardinals secured the three-set victory over SASA.
🏀❤️🖤 DRYDEN JUNIOR HIGH GIRLS BASKETBALL 🖤❤️🏀
Our 7th and 8th grade Lady Cardinals were back on the court this week, taking on Kingston and Capac!
Both teams battled hard against Kingston and bounced back with impressive wins over Capac!
🏀 7th Grade Results:
Kingston 30, Dryden 11
Dryden 24, Capac 8 — WIN!
🏀 8th Grade Results:
Kingston 19, Dryden 10
Dryden 26, Capac 9 — WIN!
Congratulations to both teams on their victories over Capac! We are proud of the hard work, determination, and improvement our girls continue to show on the court.
Keep working hard, Lady Cardinals! ❤️🖤
Our 7th and 8th grade Lady Cardinals were back on the court this week, taking on Kingston and Capac!
Both teams battled hard against Kingston and bounced back with impressive wins over Capac!
🏀 7th Grade Results:
Kingston 30, Dryden 11
Dryden 24, Capac 8 — WIN!
🏀 8th Grade Results:
Kingston 19, Dryden 10
Dryden 26, Capac 9 — WIN!
Congratulations to both teams on their victories over Capac! We are proud of the hard work, determination, and improvement our girls continue to show on the court.
Keep working hard, Lady Cardinals! ❤️🖤
🏈❤️ IT’S GAME DAY, DRYDEN! 🖤🏈
The PLAYOFFS begin TONIGHT! Our undefeated Cardinals take on Kingston in the MHSAA 8-Player Regional Semifinal. Let’s pack the stands and bring the Cardinal pride! 🔥
📅 Friday, October 30
📍 Stremler Field at Dryden High School
🚪 Gates open at 6 PM
🏈 Kickoff at 7 PM
🍿 Full concessions at The Snack Shack
🎟️ Admission: $8 — purchase online through GoFan:
https://gofan.co/event/6997126
No cash accepted for admission. Tickets are required for students, senior citizens, and children under 4. Infants carried by an adult are admitted free. Regular-season free admission and athletic/league passes do not apply.
Wear your red and black, get loud, and help cheer our Cardinals on! ❤️🖤
The PLAYOFFS begin TONIGHT! Our undefeated Cardinals take on Kingston in the MHSAA 8-Player Regional Semifinal. Let’s pack the stands and bring the Cardinal pride! 🔥
📅 Friday, October 30
📍 Stremler Field at Dryden High School
🚪 Gates open at 6 PM
🏈 Kickoff at 7 PM
🍿 Full concessions at The Snack Shack
🎟️ Admission: $8 — purchase online through GoFan:
https://gofan.co/event/6997126
No cash accepted for admission. Tickets are required for students, senior citizens, and children under 4. Infants carried by an adult are admitted free. Regular-season free admission and athletic/league passes do not apply.
Wear your red and black, get loud, and help cheer our Cardinals on! ❤️🖤
You’ve been BOOed! 🎃
Boo Grams are back for October! For just $1, send a little spooky surprise to a friend, classmate, teacher, or staff member! 🧡💜
🍬 Sold during lunch every Friday in October
👻 $1 per Boo Gram
🧡 Proceeds support Dryden Elementary PTA’s Boo Bash & future events!
Who are YOU going to BOO? 👀👻 #proudcardinal
We finished the last session of our baking class with some dirt cups. #proudcardinal
🎃👻 Dryden Elementary Boo Bash is coming! 👻🎃
Grab those costumes and join us Friday, October 30th for a spooky night of family fun! 🧡
🍬 5:30 PM FREE Trick-or-Treating
🎃 6–8 PM Boo Bash
🎟️ $5 admission Adults & ages 3 and under FREE
🏰 Bounce house • ✨Fun with Sparkles • 🚚 Food trucks • Raffles🎟️ • and more!
🚗 Want to decorate a trunk and pass out candy? Sign up in the school office with Maureen or call the number on the flyer!
We can’t wait to see all of our littles in their amazing and creative costumes! 🧙♀️🦇🍬
#proudcardinal
Grab those costumes and join us Friday, October 30th for a spooky night of family fun! 🧡
🍬 5:30 PM FREE Trick-or-Treating
🎃 6–8 PM Boo Bash
🎟️ $5 admission Adults & ages 3 and under FREE
🏰 Bounce house • ✨Fun with Sparkles • 🚚 Food trucks • Raffles🎟️ • and more!
🚗 Want to decorate a trunk and pass out candy? Sign up in the school office with Maureen or call the number on the flyer!
We can’t wait to see all of our littles in their amazing and creative costumes! 🧙♀️🦇🍬
#proudcardinal
