Elsworth, Martians cruise past Hamady; Montrose on deck

The yards ? and touchdowns ? just keep on coming for Goodrich senior running back Kirk Elsworth. Elsworth rushed for 264 yards on 19 carries, scoring three rushing touchdowns and catching a touchdown pass as the Martians earned a 48-0 victory against host Hamady in a Sept. 10 contest. With the win, the Martians? record […]

Injuries hamper Blackhawk gridders in loss to Lapeer East

It was a case of too little, too late for the Brandon varsity football team against visiting Lapeer East Sept. 10. After being shut out in the first three quarters of the contest, the Blackhawks scored 17 points in the fourth quarter. However, the Eagles had already built a sizable lead by the time Brandon […]

BHS cagers win first two league contests

After a slow start in non-league action, the Brandon varsity girls basketball team went undefeated in its first wo league games. The host Blackhawks edged Lapeer East for a 32-30 win in a Sept. 14 game, improving to 2-5 overall and 2-0 in Flint Metro League action. Savannah Stedman scored nine points to lead the […]

Brandon golfers drop league opener

Brandon’s boys golf team is starting their Flint Metro League season off on the wrong foot. The Blackhawks lost a Sept. 13 matchup against visiting Fenton, 147-165. The win improved Fenton to 2-0 in the league, while the Blackhawks fell to 0-2. Will Hubbard and Ryan Bilkos each shot a 40 to lead the Blackhawks. […]

Brandon netters split with Notre Dame Prep

The Blackhawks split a Sept. 13 matchup with Pontiac Notre Dame Prep, with each school winning four matches. Brandon had more success in doubles competition, with the Blackhawks taking three of four flights. Brandon’s lone singles win came at #4 singles, where Jill Perry defeated Katie Woodstock 6-3, 6-2. The Blackhawks? Lynsey Crain and Holly […]

Goodrich girls harriers stand tall at Meet of Champions

Goodrich’s girls cross country team more than held their own against some of the best teams in the Midwest. Five runners scored to lead the Martians to a fourth-place finish at the Midwest Meet of Champions in Hilliard, Ohio on Saturday, Sept. 11. Goodrich finished with 172 points, nearly 100 behind first-place Clarkston, which finished […]

Martian cagers win pair of routs

Goodrich’s girls basketball team was on the victorious end of a couple of blowouts in a week’s span. The Martians defeated host Byron 66-17 on Sept. 14 to improve to 4-0 overall and 1-0 in Genesee Area Conference play. Julie Owen and Nykole Pfaff led the Martians with 11 points each. On Sept. 9, the […]

Martian golfers setting pace in Genesee Area Conference

Goodrich’s golf team is still perfect in Genesee Area Conference competition. The Martians defeated Bentley 158-172 on Sept. 13 to improve to 3-0 in GAC action. Jared Swanson was the medalist for the meet with a score of 37, while Ben Richards shot 39. The Martians played two tournaments within one setting Sept. 7 ? […]

Foyt, Blackhawks rout Lakeville for first win of year

Derek Foyt proved to be a multifacted scoring machine for the Brandon varsity football team Sept. 2. Foyt, a senior running back, scored three touchdowns and returned a punt for another touchdown as the host Blackhawks defeated LakeVille 35-0 for their first win of the season. Brandon’s record is now 1-1. Brandon coach Ron Gill […]