GHS netters contend for league crown

With the Genesee Area Conference Red Division tournament on the horizon, the Goodrich varsity volleyball team still has hopes of coming away with the division crown. The Martians defeated Lake Fenton 25-5, 25-21, 25-19 in a Feb. 14 meet, improving to 14-14-2 overall and 9-2 in the GAC Red, good for second place in the […]

Martian cagers still alive in quest to repeat as league champions

Goodrich’s varsity boys basketball team is finding a way to pull out the close games ? and stay in the thick of the Genesee Area Conference Red Division race. The visiting Martians overcame a 17-15 halftime deficit against Mt. Morris Feb. 15 to earn a 44-40 victory. With the win, the Martians improved to 11-6 […]

Cole, Delandsheer lead Brandon swimmers past Milford, Clawson

Brandon’s coed varsity swimming team recently showed a couple of non-league foes how far they’ve come in their first season. The host Blackhawks defeated Clawson 82-16 and Milford 57-45 in a double dual meet Feb. 8, capturing six of 12 events, including all three relay events. Brandon’s 200 yard medley relay team started out on […]

Brandon lady icers slide into new club

Lauren Ross just wanted the chance to play hockey, like her older brother Mike, a member of the Brandon varsity hockey team. ‘I’ve always wanted to play with him, but my mom wouldn’t let me,? she said. Now, she and several other Brandon area girls have the chance to do just that. Since December, a […]

Hamady outlasts Skinner, Goodrich cagers

Despite Michael Skinner’s sharpshooting, Goodrich’s varsity boys basketball team couldn’t quite overtake Hamady in Genesee Area Conference action Feb. 8. Deonte Williams led three Hamady players in double figures, scoring 20 points as the Hawks overcame a halftime deficit to defeat host Goodrich 61-58 on Feb. 8. With the loss, the Martians dropped to 9-6 […]

Goodrich grapplers prepare for postseason competition

Goodrich’s wrestling team gained some quality experience to take into the team districts Feb. 16 at Goodrich. The Martians hosted the Goodrich Team Wrestling Tournament Saturday, Feb. 5, finishing sixth place overall out of ten teams after Cedar Springs defeated the Martians 54-28 in the fifth-place contest. Goodrich went 3-3 in the competition. Richmond took […]

Gabrielson optimistic about future of Brandon softball

When he was coaching at other area high school softball programs, Carl Gabrielson saw firsthand the sustained success of the Brandon softball program. He will now lead the Blackhawks in their quest for a successful 2005 season. Gabrielson was hired as the new Brandon coach last month, replacing Don Peters, who is now the varsity […]

Brandon-Oxford skiers nab second at Apple Mountain invite

Coming off their divisional meet, both the Brandon-Oxford boys and girls ski teams each took second out of three teams at the Apple Mountain Invitational Feb. 8. The girls team finished second in the giant slalom behind Saginaw Heritage, 17-23. Karen Offer was second overall with a time of 25.84, while Lauren Bayliss was fourth […]

Jackson helps Brandon icers clinch share of league crown

By Jeff Patrus Sports Writer Brandon’s hockey program has climbed to the top of the Flint Metro League. The Blachkawks clinched at least a share of the league championship with a 5-1 win Feb. 4 against Lapeer West at the Polar Palace in Lapeer. One more win in its last three league games will give […]

Goodrich netters hold off LakeVille

Despite a good fight from LakeVille, the Goodrich varsity volleyball team remains in the heart of the Genesee Area Conference Red Division race. The host Martians defeated LakeVille 25-17, 22-25, 25-19, 25-21 on Feb. 7 to improve to 14-14-1 overall and 7-2 in the GAC Red, good for second place in the division. Tara Garman […]