HOLLAND, Mich. - The Third Annual Addix All-Star Game at Hope College’s Ray and Sue Smith Stadium didn't disappoint as multiple West Michigan players were in attendance.
Gilda’s Club, which provides free cancer and grief support programs for individuals and families from West Michigan, will be the recipient of funds raised from the game.
The 2018 roster includes 107 players from 60 school districts. Players selected this year come from an expanded geography, which includes the Indiana state line to the south, Traverse City to the north, Lansing to the east and Lake Michigan to the west.
Team Stars is being led by head coach Don Galster. Galster has been coaching for over 35 years, and currently serves as Kellogsville High School’s varsity football coach. Matt Bird from Grand Ledge Public Schools will be the offensive coordinator for Team Stars, and Andrew Pratle from Holland Public Schools will serve as defensive coordinator. The Caledonia community cheerleaders, coached by Stacie Smith, will provide support for the Stars’ players and fans.
Team Stripes’ head coach is Elliot Uzelac from Benton Harbor Public Schools. Uzelac, a former coach for Western Michigan University, the University of Michigan, Navy and in the NFL, began coaching the Benton Harbor team in 2015. Mike Enders, Portage Central High School, will be the offensive coordinator for Team Stripes. Defensive coordinator will be Jeff Schorfhaar of Coldwater Community Schools. Team Stripes’ players and fans will be cheered on by the Portage Northern cheerleaders, who are coached by Heather Prentice.
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