Dean Trailways Comets of the Week - February 15, 2021

This week’s Dean Trailways Female Comet of the Week is sophomore Makenzie Borg, of Grand Blanc, and graduate of Grand Blanc High School. Borg helped the women’s tennis team defeat Cornerstone University, 5-4, in its spring-opener. She teamed with senior Desiree Luque Pradas for an 8-1 win at No. 1 doubles. Borg then lost only one game on her way to 6-1, 6-0 victory at No. 3 singles.

This week’s Dean Trailways Male Comet of the Week is junior Hunter Murphy, of North Branch, and graduate of North Branch High School. Murphy led the wrestling team to three wins and secure the 2021 Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association Championship. He began the day with a 17-1 technical fall over Mason Priest from Alma College. Murphy then had two first-period pins – 2:16 against Jacob Colbart from Adrian College and 57 seconds against Isaac Hawkins from Trine (Ind.) University.