Goodrich’s Morgan takes both games of twin bill against Bentley

Goodrich senior pitcher Jessica Morgan won both ends of a doubleheader April 21 as the Martians remained undefeated this season. The Martians defeated host Bentley 13-1 in the opener and 12-4 in the nightcap, improving to 11-0 in the season and 4-0 in Genesee Area Conference play. Bentley fell to 7-6 overall and 2-3 in […]

Weather wreaks havoc with sports schedules

The recent snowy and rainy weather in the Ortonville and Goodrich communities has forced the postponement of several sporting events involving Brandon and Goodrich High Schools. Among those events is the Goodrich baseball invitational, which was slated for Saturday, April 23 and was to include both Brandon and Goodrich. Other postponed contests are as follows: […]

Three firsts for the Super Six

Elite’s Level 6 gymanstics team in Oxford, which has two Brandon Township team members, is wrapping up a stunning competitive season with three consecutive 1st place finishes. Their winning streak started at the Minehart Memorial Invitational in Findlay, Ohio on Feb. 12 when the Level 6 team took first place with an overall combined score […]

Goodrich’s Morgan takes both games of twin bill against Bentley

Goodrich senior pitcher Jessica Morgan won both ends of a doubleheader April 21 as the Martians remained undefeated this season. The Martians defeated host Bentley 13-1 in the opener and 12-4 in the nightcap, improving to 11-0 in the season and 4-0 in Genesee Area Conference play. Bentley fell to 7-6 overall and 2-3 in […]

Clio becomes eighth member of Flint Metro League

It was a match that worked for all parties concerned. At an April 12 meeting of Flint Metro League schools at Holly High School, the league’s principals voted unanimously to admit Clio High School as the league’s eighth member, beginning with the 2005-06 school year. With the move, the Mustangs will be leaving the Big […]

Final phase of skate park rolls into place

Brandon Twp.-The last part of the townships skate park project is about to take shape The township board, at its April 18 meeting, approved a bid from Skate Wave for $36,541, including installation and freight, for a skate ramp, which is called a ‘half-pipe,? to complete Phase III of the Skate Park project. Skate Wave’s […]

Final phase of skate park rolls into place

By Jeff Patrus Staff Writer Brandon Twp.-The last part of the townships skate park project is about to take shape The township board, at its April 18 meeting, approved a bid from Skate Wave for $36,541, including installation and freight, for a skate ramp, which is called a ‘half-pipe,? to complete Phase III of the […]

Brandon nine get on track against Swartz Creek

Brandon’s baseball team moved past the break-even mark with a April 19 doubleheader win against Swartz Creek. The host Blackhawks defeated the Panthers 9-3 in the opener and 14-10 in the nightcap, improving to 7-5 on the season. In the first game, the Blackhawks took a 3-0 lead into the fourth inning, but the Panthers […]

Brandon’s Perry tosses perfect game

This past week was one of significant achievements for the Brandon softball program. In the first game of an April 18 doubleheader against Linden, pitcher Jill Perry threw a perfect game, striking out 11 batters as the Blackhawks won 13-0. Brandon took the nightcap as well, winning 6-0 The Blackhawks are 10-2 on the season […]

Brandon girls track takes second at New Lothrop Relays

Brandon’s girls track team could be found throughout the leader board at the New Lothrop Relays April 16. The Blackhawks finished second among the 12 teams competing at the relays with 75 points. Saginaw Nouvel finished first with 106 points. Brandon earned two first place finishes at the relays, with the distance medley team of […]