Elsworth lights up scoreboard as Martians rout Atherton

Kirk Elsworth made the most of his 10 carries Sept. 2 against visiting Atherton. The Goodrich senior running back tallied 290 yards on those carries, scoring five touchdowns ? all in the first half ? as the Martians routed the Wolverines 49-0, improving to 2-0 on the season. Goodrich coach Tom Alward said Elsworth’s ability, […]

BHS boys runners place in upper half at Cavalier Classic

Brandon’s boys cross country team started off their season on a positive note. The Blackhawks finished in the upper half of teams competing at the Carmen-Ainsworth Cavalier Classic Sept. 2, taking third place out of eight teams in the Division II-III portion of the meet with 179 points. Powers Catholic won the race with 18 […]

Goodrich girls harriers pace field at Cavalier Classic

The Goodrich varsity girls squad dominated the competition at the Carman-Ainsworth Cavalier Classic Sept. 2. The Martians won the Division II-III portion of the race with 42, outdistancing second-place Brandon, which finished with 101 points. Powers Catholic was third with 129. Goodrich senior Janee Jones, fresh off her win at the Crim Festival of Races […]

Goodrich girls shine at Crim Festival of Races

Goodrich senior Janee Jones and her girls cross country teammates can add another milestone to their list of achievements. Jones finished first among all women competing in the 5K road race at the Crim Festival of Races in Flint Aug. 28. In the process, she set a new record, becoming the first woman to finish […]

Elsworth fuels Goodrich attack in shutout victory

By Jeff Patrus Sports Writer It was an auspicious debut ? but there’s still a whole season ahead. Goodrich senior running back Kirk Elsworth scored three touchdowns and kicked all four extra points as the host Martians defeated Richmond 28-0 in the season opener for both teams. A flash of lightning stopped play with 2:50 […]

Martian cagers outlast Brandon 39-31

Despite making a comeback in the second half, Brandon’s girls basketball team didn’t have enough to defeat neighboring Goodrich. The visiting Martians took command of the game in the first quarter and held on for a 39-31 win in an Aug. 31 matchup. With the win, the Martians improved to 2-0 on the season, while […]

Pfaff dials long distance to start GHS hoops on winning note

Junior Nykole Pfaff and her Goodrich teammates wanted to start the 2004 season on a winning note. Pfaff helped the Martians achieve that objective, draining seven 3-pointers and scoring a career-high 31 points as the host Martians defeated Davison 55-40 on Aug. 26, winning the traditional season opener between the two teams after the Cardinals […]

Brandon gridders return home after opening loss to Millington

Brandon’s football team received its first taste of home cooking Sept. 2 after a disappointing start to its 2004 season. After taking an early lead Aug. 27 against Millington, the host Cardinals roared back and cruised to a 37-6 win against the Blackhawks. The Blackhawks took a 6-0 lead in the first half when senior […]

Second half offensive surge leads Brandon kickers past Goodrich

Through the first 40 minutes of their Aug. 31 contest, Brandon and Goodrich’s boys soccer teams battled to a scoreless tie. However, it was the Blackhawks who broke through in the second half on their way to a 2-0 win against the host Martians, improving Brandon’s record to 4-1. Sophomore Jamie Drayton and junior Chris […]

Brandon Township Recreation may pick up tab for soccer field repairs

Brandon Twp.- Janet Soave sees a bit of a difference between the middle school soccer field and the one she is accustomed to at the Brandon varsity complex. ‘Obviously, the ground is not as smooth as the varsity field,? said Soave, a Brandon High School varsity girls soccer player who plays on the middle school […]