Miscues, stranded baserunners cost Martian nine in regionals

Hemlock made the key plays at the key times. As a result, the Huskies captured a Division 3 regional crown by defeating the Martians 4-2 in the championship game. The Martians finished with a record of 33-9. Hemlock (26-7) took the early advantage with two runs in the first inning and one more in the […]

Pistons show world it’s about team

Whether at the high school level or the pros, teamwork ultimately wins out as opposed to quests for individual glory. That is the lesson from the Detroit Pistons? conquest of the heavily favored Los Angeles Lakers to win the 2004 NBA championship. The Pistons clinched the title with a 100-87 win at The Palace of […]

Dura scampers home to give Blackhawks district crown

The Brandon softball team won a district championship by the slimmest of margins. Brandon’s Meridith Dura scored on a fielding error by Farmington Hills Harrison in the bottom of the first inning, giving the Blackhawks a 1-0 win in the district title game Saturday, June 5 at Brandon. Pitcher Jill Perry made sure that lead […]

Brandon Township Recreation Briefs

‘Skateboard and Roller Blade Camp for 7-14 years: This coed instructional camp teaches basic maneuvers, popular tricks and safety. ‘Future Star Sports? is providing staff with an all-access pass to all of the jumps, rails, and ramps. Skaters are encouraged to bring both skateboards and roller blades each day. All skaters will receive Gatorade daily […]

Beard’s goal gives Martian kickers district crown

Amber Beard’s goal was enough for Goodrich’s girls soccer team to clinch a district championshp June 4. The Martians defeated visiting LakeVille 1-0 in the district final matchup that day. Beard scored her goal with about 12 minutes left in the game. Beard’s sister, Brittany, earned the win in goal for the Martians. Goodrich advanced […]

Elsworth’s big day helps Martian nine win districts

Thanks to some solid pitching and a big day at the plate by Kirk Elsworth, the Goodrich baseball team advanced to regionals. The Martians captured their district’s championship with a 9-2 win against Durand in the championship game June 5, improving their overall record to 32-8. Earlier in the day, the Martians captured an 11-3 […]

GHS softball advances to regionals

In a tightly fought district final, Goodrich pitcher Jessica Morgan came up big. Morgan allowed only three hits and struck out eight as the host Martians defeated Lake Fenton 2-0 on June 5 to win a district championship. The Martians scored one run each in the fourth and sixth innings, and Morgan made those runs […]

Doan races in 800 meter run at states

Even though she didn’t place, Brandon’s Kayla Doan gained valuable experience competing in the Division 2 state meet June 5 at Caledonia. Doan was the only member of the Blackhawks? girls track team to compete at states. She raced in the 800 meter run and finished with a time of 2:26. ‘She learned a lot,? […]

Elsworth powers Martians to win in district opener

The Goodrich baseball team started the playoffs out on the right foot June 1. The host Martians scored seven runs in the first inning and eight more runs in the fourth inning as they routed Atherton 17-1 in their district opener. Goodrich (29-8 overall, 19-1 in Genesee Area Conference Red Division play) advanced to take […]

Brandon nine eliminated by St. Mary’s for second year in row

By Jeff Patrus Sports Writer Once again, Orchard Lake St. Mary’s dashed the Brandon baseball team’s hopes for continuing in the Division 2 state playoffs. St. Mary’s pitcher Kyle Miller shut down the Blackhawks, allowing only a second-inning single to Mark Butzu and striking out eight as the Eaglets defeated the Blackhawks 4-0 in the […]