Bill Koski Jr. - Class of 1997

(Champion)

a two-time all-state basketball selection at Champion High School.  One of the Upper Peninsula's top basketball scorers with 1,953 points.  He was a three-year basketball letterman at Northern Michigan University, and compiled a 102-60 record as basketball coach at Republic High School.  He was a standout for basketball and fast-pitch softball teams for many years and sponsored independent teams in both sports.