Lacrosse becoming big hit with Brandon students

Brandon High School varsity girls tennis and hockey coach Brian Moore is helping to introduce a rapidly growing sport to the community. Each Wednesday behind the high school, several community members gather for lacrosse, a sport that Moore said ‘combines the best elements of soccer, football, basketball, and hockey.? Moore, who has taught four years […]

BHS equestrian team signup set for July 14

Brandon High School’s equestrian team is gearing up for another season of competition. Coach Kathy Stockley has set up a sign-up meeting at her home Wednesday, July 14 at 7 p.m. The meeting will last until around 8:30 p.m. Those students who will be attending Brandon High School in August or live in Brandon Township […]

BHS equestrian team signup set for July 14

Brandon High School’s equestrian team is gearing up for another season of competition. Coach Kathy Stockley has set up a sign-up meeting at her home Wednesday, July 14 at 7 p.m. The meeting will last until around 8:30 p.m. Those students who will be attending Brandon High School in August or live in Brandon Township […]

New faces at Groveland Township

Groveland Twp.-The times are changing in the township offices. Two new employees ? building department administrator Susan Nassar and Laura Lawrence, a secretary for Groveland Township Clerk Pamela Mazich ? started with the township in May. Nassar is replacing Gretchen Randall, who retired June 30 from the township after seven years. As the new building […]

Tough schedules on tap for local gridiron squads

By Jeff Patrus Sports Writer Granted, football season does not begin for about two months. However, the release of 2004 high school football schedules by the Michigan High School Athletic Association (MHSAA) has gridiron fans waiting for the season to begin. Both Brandon and Goodrich will host four games this season. Brandon’s first home game […]

Bailo named Wrestling USA Magazine’s ‘Man of Year?

Ortonville resident Kent Bailo can now be listed among some of the top names in amateur wrestling. Bailo was recently named the 2004 Man of the Year award from Wrestling USA Magazine, a publication devoted to amateur wrestling. He is the first person in the state of Michigan to be so honored. With this award, […]

GHS quartet takes fourth at nationals

Fresh off a Division 3 state championship, four members of the Goodrich girls track team earned All-America status at a national meet. The quartet of Samantha Minkler, Janee Jones, Kaitlin O’Mara, and Kayla O’Mara finished fourth overall in the 4 x 1 mile relay at the Adidas Outdoor Track and Field Championships Saturday, June 19 […]

Goodrich softball falls in quarterfinals

The bad news for the Goodrich softball team is their season has come to an end. The good news is most of the team will be back next year to try and improve upon a successful 2004 campaign. The Martians were eliminated from the Division 3 playoffs June 15, as Unionville-Sebewaing defeated Goodrich 3-1 in […]

Blackhawks shut out by Ladywood in regional finals

Brandon’s softball team had built a good deal of momentum toward the end of the season and into the playoffs. However, the Blackhawks could not get past Livonia Ladywood in a Division 2 regional semifinal matchup June 5 at Brandon. Ladywood held the Blackhawks to three hits and defeated Brandon 1-0 to capture the regional […]

Martian kickers eliminated by Flint Powers in regional action

Try as they might, Goodrich’s girls soccer team ran into a formidable foe in regional action Wednesday, June 9. Flint Powers defeated Goodrich 3-1 in regional action at Frankemuth that day. The Chargers were eventually eliminated by the host Eagles 2-0 in the regional championship game June 11. The Martians? season ended with a record […]