Home cooking was very friendly to the Goodrich hockey team. In a pair of games Dec. 17-18 at Ice Mountain Sports Complex in Burton, the Martians scored two wins, defeating Oxford 5-2 on Dec. 17 and Linden 5-1 on Dec. 18. Forward Max Hawkins made the difference against Linden, scoring four goals to lead Goodrich […]
On Friday night, in front of a packed house, the Clarkston varsity basketball team won its first game of the season. I was there, and the way the game unfolded made me think. The Wolves definitely did not have the height advantage, nor did it look like they would be able to best Flint Northern […]
The Brandon girls cross country team combined endurance on the course with excellence in the classroom this past season. The Blackhawks, who won their first league and regional championships in school history, were recently recognized for their academic achievements by earning both team and individual Division 2 academic All-State status. At the Dec. 13 Brandon […]
The Goodrich varsity boys basketball boys team suffered their first bit of adversity Dec. 14. The Martians fell behind early in a Genesee Area Conference matchup against host Byron, as the Eagles earned a 51-44 win. With the loss, the Martians? record dropped to 2-1. Byron took command of the game in the first quarter, […]
Brandon Newman was the fuel that propelled the Brandon varsity hockey team past their Goodrich neighbors Dec. 11. Newman, a sophomore, scored five goals as the Blackhawks defeated the Martians 6-3 at Ice Mountain Sports Complex in Burton. Matt Cinader played a key role in the game as well, assisting on three of Newman’s goals. […]
Brandon’s varsity basketball team got into a shootout against host Fenton Dec. 14, but came out on the short end of the stick. The Tigers earned an 85-75 win against the Blackhawks in the Flint Metro League opener for both teams, leaving the Blackhawks winless on the season at 0-3 overall and 0-1 in league […]
Brandon’s varsity volleyball team opened its 2004-05 campaign with a 3-3 finish at the Okemos Invitational Dec. 11. The Blackhawks won the bronze division of the invitational by defeating Pinckney 25-14, 25-14 in the division final. Earlier, the Blackhawks defeated Lansing Everett twice, winning the first matchup 25-8, 25-27, 17-15 and the second contest 25-8, […]
Garrett Higdon spearheaded a strong showing for the Goodrich wrestling team at the Caro Invitational Dec. 11. Higdon finished first in the 112-lb. weight class as the Martians finished in the upper third of teams at the invite, placing fourth out of 12 teams. Other Goodrich wrestlers placing at the varsity level were Mark Weber […]
The Brandon coed swimming team gave it a good fight, but eventually lost a 96-80 decision to host Auburn Hills Avondale in a Dec. 14 meet. The Yellow Jackets held a commanding 31-15 lead after the first three events (the 200 medley relay, 200 freestyle, and 200 individual medley), but the Blackhawks made their move […]
A Dec. 7 basketball summit provided a chance for both Brandon and Goodrich to see where they’re at. After a close first quarter, the Martians pulled away from visiting Brandon to defeat the Blackhawks 58-38 in the season opener for both teams. The matchup was a study in contrasts. The Martians, under longtime coach Gary […]