Vandercook Lake Public Schools

10/25/2026

🎳 Strike up the season! Varsity bowling is getting ready to roll!

10/24/2026

FINAL: Vandercook Lake 56, Perry 20 Football Perry at Vandercook Lake, 10-23-2026. Photos by Richard Olrich, JTV Sports. FINAL: Vandercook Lake 56, Perry 20 Football Perry at Vandercook Lake, 10-23-2026. Photos by Richard Olrich, JTV Sports. Latest GalleriesFootball Perry vs Vandercook Lake, 10-23-2...

10/24/2026

Last home game WIN!

10/23/2026

Our Seniors and their families were honored tonight before the varsity football game vs. Perry HS. Proud of this group of individuals. Thank you for making a difference at Vandercook Lake.

10/23/2026

Jayhawk Nation Weekly Update- 10/26-30

Jayhawk Nation!

10/23/2026

10/23/2026

Vandercook MS/HS Picture Retake Day is almost here!
Mark your calendars!
Wednesday, October 28th beginning at 9:00am
See the attached information.

10/23/2026

We need one more helper tonight on chain gang. Come watch our seniors up close in their last home game of the season. If you are able to help out please use link to sign up. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A0D4BAFAC2AA3FA7-64567718-fall

10/23/2026

We are so proud of you, Micah!! 🎉🤩

Crenshaw creating his own scary moments on football field

Photo, story by Jeff Steers
Jackson Area Sports on Facebook

Sports wasn’t for Vandercook Lake High School athlete Michah Crenshaw when he started high school.
He was more into art and scary movies.
That changed as he started competing in track and field as a sophomore and decided to play football as a junior.
Vandercook is glad he did.
Crenshaw was recently named as the Defensive Player of the Year in the Cascades Conference.
The VCL senior is expected to finish in double digits in sacks and is one of the top tacklers for the Jayhawks.
Crenshaw played football in middle school but decided sports was not in his future.
“I didn’t feel like it (sports) was for me,” Crenshaw said. “After playing football as a junior, I began to realize how good I could be.
“Everything came together this year.”
Crenshaw had two monster games for the Jayhawks this season – both wins. The senior had two sacks on defense, batted down three passes, and blocked a punt in a 21-12 win over Michigan Center.
VCL Coach Dan Midena called it one of the most dominant performances he has ever seen.
Just for good measure, Crenshaw scored a rushing and receiving touchdown in the game.
Crenshaw had three sacks and forced two fumbles in a 22-20 win over Laingsburg to begin the season.
The senior said he lost 20 pounds and became quicker and stronger between his junior and senior seasons. He also noted his experience on the track team as a thrower was beneficial.
He threw the shot put nearly 50 feet last spring.
“Throwing the shot and rushing a passer is the same motion,” Crenshaw said. “You are using your hips and long arm to get past the linemen.
“It is all in the hips.”
Crenshaw would like to continue his football career in college.
“I have become a leader on defense and try to set the tone on the field,” Crenshaw said.
The senior noted playing football has made him “mentally tough.”
“Sports has helped me grow as a person and brought out my personality,” Crenshaw said.