46 Thursday, September 19, 2024 BATTLE CREEK SHOPPER NEWS http://www.thebattlecreekshopper.com
SHELLY KEHRLE-SULSER
Executive Editor
It was hot out Friday night and
the Harper Creek Beaver grid squad
was on fire in their 35-14 defeat
of the Coldwater Cardinals, giving
the homecoming crowd a show to
remember.
But, it didn’t happen before the
district went all out to celebrate
with an afternoon carnival orga-
nized by Michelle Barnes, followed
by a lengthy parade of everything
from the junior football teams to the
public safety vehicles of Emmett
Township.
After delivering the top 10 queen
and king candidates to the stadium
gates via Corvette convertibles,
the parade crowd witnessed the
announcement and crownings of
2024 queen Mylah Beach and king
Brenden VanSyckle.
“This is a lot,” said Beach wearing
her freshly delivered crown. “I was
Harper Creek crowns king, queen;
tops Coldwater 35-14 at homecoming
Harper Creek High School crowned
it’s 2024 Homecoming royalty just
before their victorious football game
with Coldwater Friday night. The
new reigning king, left, is Brenden
VanSyckle and queen is Mylah
Beach. (Shopper News photo by Shelly Kehrle-
Sulser)
Senior ball carrier Chase Nichols (9) got the call many times over during the
Beavers’ 35-14 homecoming victory over the Coldwater Cardinals. Here, his
teammates provide ample room for him to gain yardage on an early play in
the first quarter. (Shopper News photo by Shelly Kehrle-Sulser)
Homecoming included a parade in which the Harper Creek Swimming &
Diving Club made an appearance. (Shopper News photo by Shelly Kehrle-Sulser)
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not even expecting to be top 10. I’m
so blessed and grateful. I honestly
hadn’t thought about it until this
school year.”
The top 10 queen and king candi-
dates were chosen by fellow seniors
and staff, she explained.
“And then, the whole school voted
on who they thought should win,”
she said.
She is the daughter of Theresa and
Mark Beach.
VanSyckle is a member of the var-
sity football team where he is both
an offensive and defensive lineman.
Other court members were Autumn
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