The Goodrich wrestling team’s first meet of the year Dec. 2 resulted in a split decision. The host Martians won their opening matchup against Mayville 48-30, but dropped their following match against Grand Blanc 45-34. Garrett Higdon (119) opened things up on a winning note for the Martians against Mayville, pinning Andrew Wheatley in 5:52. […]
Goodrich’s hockey team will look to get back in the win column after being shut out Dec. 5. The host Martians gave up two goals in the second period and three goals in the third period of their game against Carmen-Ainsworth, suffering a 5-0 shutout loss. Goodrich actually managed more shots on goal in the […]
The Clarkston varsity basketball team measured up against some of the State’s best teams on Nov. 26. Saginaw, Detroit Martin Luther King and Flint Southwestern Academy all made the trek out to the Wolves gym for some post Thanksgiving roundball. ?(The scrimmage) gave us a good understanding of where we are as a team,? said […]
Kirk Elsworth’s gridiron exploits continue to earn him plenty of recognition. The Goodrich senior running back was featured in Sports Illustrated’s ‘Faces in the Crowd? section in their Nov. 22 issue. That section is devoted to prep athletes throughout the country who have achieved excellence in high school sports. Goodrich varsity football coach Tom Alward […]
The name may have changed, but the purpose is still the same. Rebuilding Together of Oakland County, a nonprofit organization formerly known as Christmas in April, has been holding monthly meetings in preparation for their project day of April 30, 2005. At that time, they will repair homes of low income, elderly, and disabled homeowners […]
By Jeff Patrus Sports Writer In his first year at the helm of the Brandon varsity basketball program, Tim Donnan hopes to build a foundation for the future. Donnan, Brandon’s junior varsity basketball coach last year, was hired in July after the resignation of last year’s coach, Denny Butcher. Last year, the Blackhawks went 7-14 […]
Todd Duncan is pleasantly surprised by what he sees. As the Brandon coed swimming program prepared for its first meet of the season at the Mt. Morris Relays Dec. 4, Duncan has nearly double the swimmers he worked with last year when the Blackhawks were a club team. The Blackhawks currently have 17 boys on […]
In a penalty-filled contest, the host Goodrich hockey team battled to a 1-1 tie with Fenton Nov. 20 The two teams combined for 16 penalties, 10 on the Tigers and six on the Martians. The visiting Tigers pulled ahead at 13:27 of the first period, when Rob Sheehan scored on an assist from Wes St. […]
The student-athletes in Brandon and Goodrich are conducting themselves more like adults these days than their professional counterparts. While our local high school teams are distinguishing themselves on and off the playing field, an ugly brawl took place at the Nov. 19 National Basketball Association game between the Indiana Pacers and the Detroit Pistons at […]
The Goodrich girls basketball team fought valiantly against St. Clair in regional action Nov. 22 at Imlay City. However, the Saints held on for a 63-57 win against the Martians, advancing to the regional finals Nov. 26 against Flint Powers. The loss ended the Martians? season at 20-4. The Martians took an early 9-4 lead […]