Posted January 8, 2026
One returner. A young roster. Big expectations. See how Northfield senior Judah Michael is helping set the tone this season. With just one returning varsity player from Northfield’s 2024 Class 5A Final Four run, the team has embraced an up-tempo, defense-first style that Head Coach Dre Calloway describes as “organized chaos.”
Northfield senior Judah Michael is featured in a recent local news video story highlighting his leadership on the Nighthawks’ basketball team. As the lone returning varsity player from Northfield’s 2024 Class 5A Final Four run, Judah has helped guide a young roster with confidence, energy, and a defense-first mindset.The story highlights Michael’s role as the team’s veteran leader and emotional anchor, drawing on his postseason experience to guide a roster made up largely of first-year varsity players. In addition to his scoring and transition play, Michael’s defensive mindset and leadership set the tone for a program carrying forward the expectations established during last year’s deep playoff run. The video also reflects on the legacy of the Michael family in the Northfield gym and the belief that the Nighthawks are once again building toward postseason success.
View the story by 9News below or at: https://www.9news.com/article/sports/high-school/michael-leads-youthful-northfield-squad/73-053b18ac-925f-44f2-a35c-dfd3decdd4cf