Pulling the books off the shelf
Program record
Lake City High School
Lake City, MI
4
state titles
9
sweeps titles
63
event champions
1985–2026
seasons
State Championships
High school: 4 individual titles
This is what the archive holds, not necessarily the whole record — the high school State Finals for 2001–02 and 2002–03 and 2003–04 and 2004–05 and 2008–09 and 2009–10 and 2018–19 and 2019–20 are not in it yet, so a title from those seasons would not appear here.
Season by season
Sweeps place by tournament over time — higher is better.
2025–26
6 tournaments · sweepstakes champion 2 times · 6 event champions · 1 state finalist
- MIFA High School State FinalsFri, Apr 24, 2026 · Team Sweepstakes (as published)124
- 5thKarley Amille Mielke — ProseClass B/C/D 9-10State Finalist
- Gaylord Snow 2026Sat, Apr 18, 2026 · Team Sweepstakes (as published)41
- Gavin Schultz won Poetry
- Willow Emond won Sales
- Samantha Ziegler won Oratory
- Willow Mae Nash won Dramatic Interpretation
- Walled Lake Western Warrior TournamentSat, Mar 21, 2026 · Team Sweepstakes (as published)14
- Bobcat Invitational at Houghton LakeSat, Mar 7, 2026 · Team Sweepstakes (as published)21
- Trevor Parr won Dramatic Interpretation
- Maddelyn Davidson won Informative Speaking
- GRC Eagle InvitationalSat, Feb 28, 2026 · Team Sweepstakes (as published)14
- 2026 9th Annual SpartanvitationalSat, Feb 14, 2026 · Sparty Sweeps (as published)16
2023–24
5 tournaments · 1 team trophy · 1 event champion · 1 state finalist
- MIFA High School State FinalsFri, May 3, 2024 · Team Sweepstakes (as published)13
- 2ndSabina Newcombe — Dramatic InterpretationClass B/C/DState Finalist
- MIFA IE Regional Houghton LakeSat, Apr 20, 20241
- Sabina Newcombe won Dramatic Interpretation
- Menchinger InvitationalSat, Mar 9, 2024 · Team Sweepstakes (as published)7
- GRCHS Eagle InvitationalSat, Mar 2, 2024 · Team Sweepstakes (as published)8
- 7th Annual SpartanvitationalSat, Feb 17, 2024 · Team Sweepstakes (as published)13
2022–23
4 tournaments · best team finish 8th · 2 event champions
- MIFA High School State FinalsFri, Apr 28, 2023 · Team Sweepstakes (as published)31
- MIFA IE Region 5A 5BCD 6A 6BCDSat, Apr 15, 20231
- Blake Clark won 6B Dramatic Interp
- Frankenmuth IE InvitationalSat, Mar 18, 20231
- Sabina Newcombe won Prose
- 2023 GRCHS Eagles InvitationalSat, Mar 4, 2023 · Team Sweepstakes (as published)8
2019–20
5 tournaments · 3 team trophies · 2 event champions
- GRCHS Eagle InvitationalSat, Mar 7, 2020 · Division 15th
- Frankenmuth Forensics InvitationalSat, Feb 29, 2020 · Large Entry13rd
- Butkovich / Comp won Duo
- 3rd Annual SpartanvitationalSat, Feb 22, 2020 · Sparty Division5th
- Beaverton InvitationalSat, Feb 15, 2020 · Large12nd
- Ruby Shane won Prose
- Birch Run HS InvitationalSat, Feb 8, 2020 · Drop2nd
2018–19
6 tournaments · 2 team trophies · 1 event champion
- 2019 MIFA Region 6 BCDSat, Apr 13, 2019 · Division 113rd
- Kyle Briseno won Broadcasting
- Loy Norrix InvitationalSat, Mar 23, 2019 · Division 24th
- 44th Annual Menchinger InvitationalSat, Mar 16, 2019 · Menchinger7th
- GRCHS Eagle InvitationalSat, Mar 2, 2019 · Division 25th
- 2nd Annual Spartan Speech InvitationalSat, Feb 23, 2019 · Sparty Division6th
- Beaverton InvitationalSat, Feb 16, 2019 · Small3rd
2017–18
7 tournaments · sweepstakes champion 2 times · 7 event champions
- MIFA High School State FinalsFri, Apr 27, 2018 · Team Sweepstakes (as published)6
- 2018 MIFA Region 2 BCDTue, Apr 17, 2018 · Division 151st
- Kyle Briseno won Broadcasting
- Sam Russell won Prose
- Kennah Gray won Storytelling
- Evan Eising won Dramatic Interpretation
- Corrigan / Linderman won Duo
- Alma Maze Tournament 2018Tue, Mar 13, 2018 · Cheese Wheel12nd
- Kyle Briseno won Broadcasting
- Grand Rapids Christian Eagle InvitationalTue, Mar 13, 2018 · Division 16th
- Beaverton InvitationalSat, Mar 3, 2018 · Division 113rd
- Kennah Gray won Storytelling
- Birch Run High School InvitationalSat, Mar 3, 2018 · Medium1st
- Frankenmuth IE TournamentSat, Mar 3, 2018 · Division 14th
2016–17
7 tournaments · sweepstakes champion 2 times · 14 event champions
- MIFA High School State FinalsFri, Apr 28, 2017 · Team Sweepstakes (as published)6
- 2017 MIFA Region 2 BCDMon, Mar 20, 2017 · Division 161st
- Hays / Wilton won Duo
- Kyle Briseno won Broadcasting
- Kennah Gray won Storytelling
- Melanie Henneman won Dramatic Interpretation
- Danny Griswold won Poetry
- Michael Grieb won Sales 9/10
- Manistee Chippewawesome IE 2017Sat, Mar 11, 2017 · Blue61st
- Michael Grieb won Sales 9/10
- Daniel Griswold won Poetry
- Josh Madden won Sales
- Hays / Wilton won Duo
- Kyle Briseno won Broadcasting
- Melanie Henneman won Dramatic Interpretation
- GRCHS Eagle InvitationalSat, Mar 4, 2017 · Division 14th
- Frankenmuth IE InvitationalSat, Feb 25, 2017 · Large Entry5th
- Beaverton InvitationalSat, Feb 18, 2017 · Division 123rd
- Daniel Griswold won Poetry
- Hays / Wilton won Duo
- Birch Run High School InvitationalSat, Feb 11, 2017 · Large5th
2015–16
5 tournaments · 2 team trophies · 9 event champions · 1 state finalist
- MIFA High School State FinalsFri, Apr 29, 2016 · Team Sweepstakes (as published)17
- 1stCollin Hinkston — Dramatic InterpretationClass B/C/DState Champion
- 2016 MIFA Region 2 BCDTue, Mar 22, 2016 · Division 143rd
- Fechter / Wetzel won Duo
- Inside Out won Multiple
- Collin Hinkston won Dramatic Interpretation
- Samantha Russell won Impromptu
- Holland InvitationalSat, Mar 19, 2016 · Division 19th
- GRCHS Eagle InvitationalSat, Mar 5, 2016 · Division 16th
- Beaverton InvitationalSat, Feb 20, 2016 · Large School43rd
- Fanjia Jin won Oratory
- Inside Out won Multiple
- Collin Hinkston won Dramatic Interpretation
- Samantha Russell won Impromptu
2014–15
5 tournaments · 3 team trophies · 1 event champion · 2 state finalists
- MIFA High School State FinalsFri, May 1, 2015 · Team Sweepstakes (as published)25
- 2ndHannah Edwards — StorytellingClass B/C/DState Finalist
- 5thCollin Hinkston — Dramatic InterpretationClass B/C/DState Finalist
- GRCHS Eagle InvitationalSat, Mar 7, 2015 · Division 22nd
- Frankenmuth IE TournamentSat, Feb 28, 2015 · Division 12nd
- Beaverton InvitationalSat, Feb 21, 2015 · Large12nd
- Ethan Wetzel won Prose
- Birch Run InvitationalSat, Feb 14, 2015 · Medium6th
2013–14
2 tournaments · sweepstakes champion once · 5 event champions
- MIFA High School State FinalsFri, May 2, 2014 · Team Sweepstakes (as published)6
- 2014 MIFA Region 2 BCDThu, Mar 27, 2014 · Division 151st
- Annie Deforge won Prose
- Stephanie Heater won Poetry
- Hannah Edwards won Storytelling
- Lyndsey Moore won Extemporaneous
- Danny Griswald won Informative 9/10
2012–13
1 tournament · best team finish 4th
2011–12
4 tournaments · sweepstakes champion once · 11 event champions · 2 state finalists
- MIFA High School State FinalsFri, May 4, 2012 · Team Sweepstakes (as published)23
- 1stSamantha Wilton — OratoryClass B/C/DState Champion
- 5thWright / Miller — Duo InterpretationClass B/C/DState Finalist
- 2012 MIFA Region 2Fri, Apr 13, 2012 · Division 191st
- Chelsie Crane won Prose
- Megan Gaffney won DI 9/10
- Samantha Wilton won Oratory
- Ryley Spangler won Informative
- Erin Swanson won Poetry
- Sam Snyder won Storytelling
- Ethan Hinkston won Dramatic Interpretation
- Katie DeCare won Extemporaneous
- Wright / Miller won Duo
- Dow Ducky 2012Thu, Mar 15, 2012 · Large Entry (3+ Judges)12nd
- Sam Snyder won Storytelling
- Birch Run High School InvitationalThu, Feb 16, 2012 · Large4th
2010–11
1 tournament · 1 team trophy · 2 event champions · 3 state finalists
- MIFA High School State FinalsFri, May 6, 2011 · Team Sweepstakes (as published)33
- 1stAlex Langmesser — Dramatic InterpretationClass B/C/DState Champion
- 1stSam Snyder — ProseClass B/C/DState Champion
- 2ndHinkston / Wright — Duo InterpretationClass B/C/DState Finalist
2009–10
2 tournaments · sweepstakes champion once · 2 event champions
- Frankenmuth Forensics InvitationalSat, Feb 27, 2010 · Division 211st
- Jake VanDuinen won Dramatic Interpretation
- Birch Run InvitationalSat, Feb 13, 2010 · Division 214th
- Jake VanDuinen won Dramatic Interpretation
2008–09
1 tournament · 1 team trophy
2007–08
1 tournament · 2 state finalists
- MIFA High School State FinalsFri, May 2, 20082
- 2ndTim Baase — StorytellingClass B/C/DState Finalist
- 4thFlint / Johnson — Duo InterpretationClass B/C/DState Finalist
2006–07
1 tournament · 1 state finalist
- MIFA High School State FinalsFri, May 4, 20071
- 2ndWill Pitts — StorytellingClass B/C/DState Finalist
2005–06
1 tournament · best team finish 4th
2000–01
1 tournament · 1 team trophy · 1 state finalist
- MIFA High School State FinalsFri, May 4, 2001 · Team Sweepstakes (as published)13
- 5thDan Gilson — ProseClass B/C/DState Finalist
1999–00
1 tournament · 1 team trophy · 2 state finalists
- MIFA High School State FinalsFri, May 5, 2000 · Team Sweepstakes (as published)23
- 2ndZack Tallman — StorytellingClass B/C/DState Finalist
- 6thKaitlin Bloomfield — ProseClass B/C/DState Finalist
1998–99
1 tournament · best team finish 11th · 1 state finalist
- MIFA High School State FinalsFri, May 7, 1999 · Team Sweepstakes (as published)111
- 4thKaitlin Bloomfield — ProseClass B/C/DState Finalist
1997–98
1 tournament · 2 state finalists
- MIFA High School State FinalsFri, May 1, 19982
- 3rdClevenger / Musselman — Duo InterpretationClass B/C/DState Finalist
- 4thSeth Bernard — StorytellingClass B/C/DState Finalist
1996–97
1 tournament · best team finish 4th · 3 state finalists
- MIFA High School State FinalsFri, May 2, 1997 · Team Sweepstakes (as published)34
- 2ndTim Greenlee — StorytellingClass B/C/DState Finalist
- 3rdSeth Bernard — StorytellingClass B/C/DState Finalist
- 5thErin Moore — Dramatic InterpretationClass B/C/DState Finalist
1995–96
1 tournament · best team finish 8th
1994–95
1 tournament · best team finish 5th
1993–94
1 tournament · best team finish 7th
1992–93
1 tournament · best team finish 12th
1991–92
1 tournament · best team finish 11th
1990–91
1 tournament · best team finish 10th · 2 state finalists
- MIFA High School State FinalsFri, May 3, 1991 · Team Sweepstakes (as published)210
- 2ndSarah Vanderwelde — Poetry (9-10)State Finalist
- 6thAnn Lape — StorytellingState Finalist
1989–90
1 tournament · best team finish 15th
1988–89
1 tournament · best team finish 9th
1986–87
1 tournament · best team finish 17th
1985–86
1 tournament · best team finish 25th
1984–85
1 tournament · best team finish 28th
Assembled from official tabulations in the Michigan forensics archive. A program’s footprint grows as more historical results are imported.