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Minn. (Northern News Now) – The Grand Rapids Thunderhawks cruised through the 2025 regular season and dropped just a single game. Now the Section 7AAA champions have the targets on their backs
Just two points separated the Thunderhawks from an appearance in the state championship game. The team returns several starters and captains, but the team is aiming an extra edge in 2026
Head Coach Greg Spahn has a secret weapon — assistant coach Kevin Kellin. He’s a Thunderhawk of the 1980’s who spent three seasons with the Tampa Bay Buccaneer. He rejoined his alma mater as a coach and brings more than just a pro pedigree, but an NFL caliber health and wellness program
“He’s the only person from Grand Rapids high school that’s played in the NFL,” Spahn said. “We started a new program focusing on sleep and diet <a href="https://healthylife7.com/millets-economy-in-india-growth-nutrition-global-demand/” title=”Millets Economy in India: Growth, Nutrition & Global Demand”>nutrition thinking that’s going to get us over the top.”
It sounds simple, but taking care of business off the field can pay dividends on the field
“If we can make sure that these guys are holding themselves accountable in terms of how they’re fueling themselves, how much sleep they’re getting, their sleep hygiene, it’s probably going to make them play better on the field,” Spahn said
Kellin politely declined an interview, but his players say they can feel the difference
“For me it’s the sleep, I don’t get enough sleep and it’s helping me get a little more,” senior Grady Giffen said
On paper the stars appear to align for the Thunderhawks to make another run back to the Bank
“We’re putting in the same work as we did last year because we don’t want to fall short again,” junior quarterback Logan McNear said
The Thunderhawks kick off their season September 3rd against Cloquet
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