An annual Goodrich sporting event will draw some of the top wrestling teams in the state just before the new year. The Goodrich Wrestling Tournament of Champions, scheduled for Thursday, Dec. 30, 2004, will feature 17 teams, including host Goodrich, from across the state vying for wrestling supremacy. (Results were not available as of press […]
Another topsy-turvy year in the world of sports has come to a close, with the unexpected becoming the norm. The year ended on a sad note for many sports fans when former Philadelphia Eagles and Green Bay Packers defensive end Reggie White died Dec. 26 at the age of 43. While we Lions fans may […]
After a tight first period, the Goodrich hockey team pulled away from host Clio for a 4-2 win in a Dec. 22 contest at Bay County Civic Arena. Forward Reece Geml had a productive game for the Martians with one goal and three assists. Clio took a 1-0 lead at 4:52 of the first period […]
Little by little, Grand Blanc pulled away from the Goodrich varsity boys basketball team Tuesday, Dec. 21. The end result was a 56-46 win for the Bobcats against the Blackhawks in a non-league game. With the loss, the Martians dropped to 3-2 on the season and 1-1 in the Genesee Area Conference Red Division. Goodrich […]
The Goodrich Early Bird Volleyball Invitational Saturday, Dec. 18 served as a litmus test for both the Brandon and Goodrich volleyball teams. Both squads participated in the tournament and were each eliminated in the second round of the single elimination bracket. L’Anse Creuse defeated North Branch in the tournament finals. For Goodrich, the tournament was […]
Brandon’s wrestling team ran into some tough competition at the Oakland County wrestling meet Dec. 17-18. The Blackhawks placed 35th out of 44 teams at the meet, held at Clarkston High School. Brandon finished with 44 points. Clarkston won the meet with 262 points, followed by Holly (236), West Bloomfield (205.5), Lake Orion (175.5) and […]
In the Brandon hockey team’s Flint Metro League opener Dec. 18, the Blackhawks served notice they will be a team to be reckoned with. Right wing Mike Cybulski notched a hat trick as the Blackhawks shut out Lapeer West 5-0. Center Mike Ross added a goal and four assists, while left wing Steve Tallman contributed […]
Brandon’s varsity boys basketball team is heading into the Christmas break still in search of its first win of the season. The host Blackhawks held a first quarter lead against Imlay City Dec. 21, but from there, Imlay City controlled the action and defeated the Blackhawks 68-57. With the loss, the Blackhawks fell to 0-5 […]
Goodrich’s varsity wrestling team found mid-Michigan to be to their liking Dec. 16. The Martians took both their matchups at Saginaw Heritage, defeating the host Hawks 49-33 and Vassar 49-24. Against Heritage, the Martians got started on the right foot, winning the first three matches. Mark Webber (103) pinned Kevin Hayes in 43 seconds; Garrett […]
It wasn’t easy, but the Goodrich varsity boys basketball team broke through for their first league victory. Trailing 38-32 heading into the final period, the Martians came back to defeat visiting Mt. Morris 57-50 in a Dec. 17 Genesee Area Conference Red Division contest. The Martians improved to 3-1 overall and 1-1 in league play. […]