Brandon’s varsity hockey team remained undefeated in Flint Metro League play with a come-from-behind win against Swartz Creek Dec. 16. The Blackhawks scored four goals in the third period to earn a 5-4 win against the Dragons, handing Swartz Creek their first loss of the season. Brandon improved to 5-1-1 overall and 3-0 in the […]
Brandon’s varsity wrestling team achieved a couple key milestones at the Oakland County Tournament Dec. 15-16 at Clarkston. Two Blackhawks, Andrew Hyde and Zeke Grounds, placed individually in the tournament as the Blackhawks placed 19th out of 43 teams, earning 87 points. Coach Erik Donders said the team’s finish was their highest at the county […]
The second quarter ultimately proved to be Goodrich’s downfall as the Martians? varsity basketball team lost their first game of the season. Four New Lothrop players scored in double figures as the host Blue Devils defeated the Martians 69-62. The Martians fell to 4-1 overall and 3-1 in the Genesee Area Conference, while the Blue […]
Goodrich-If you’re playing sports in the Goodrich School District, keep your cash handy. The Goodrich school board decided athletics was an area that still needs outside financial assistance at their Dec. 18 meeting, voting to modify the district’s current pay-to-play program. The measure passed by a 5-2 margin, with Trustees Ken Rappuhn and Duane Engleman […]
Junior Grant Overcashier spearheaded a contingent of Goodrich wrestlers that earned a top-five finish at their annual Tournament of Champions Friday, Dec. 29. Overcashier won the 130-pound weight class at the tournament for the second straight year (see chart on page 15 for a historical list of Goodrich first-place finishers at the Tournament of Champions), […]
Danielle Hine has spent part of the past month rollerblading in the back of Brandon High School, 1025 S. Ortonville Road, Ortonville, after class. That activity is commonplace among high school students her age. However, the Brandon sophomore, 15, normally would be spending this time of year after school practicing with her Brandon-Oxford ski teammates […]
A third-period rally proved to be just the ticket for the Brandon varsity hockey team to earn a Flint Metro League win. The Blackhawks scored four goals in the final period to defeat the Oxford Wildcats 5-1 Friday, Dec. 29 at Troy Sports Center. The win improved the Blackhawks? record to 6-2-1 overall and 4-1 […]
Goodrich and Grand Blanc’s varsity boys basketball team opened the new year before a raucous crowd Jan. 2 at Goodrich High School. However, Grand Blanc junior Adrian Hunter dashed the hopes of the Goodrich faithful, scoring a game-high 32 points as the Bobcats defeated the Martians 70-55 in a nonleague game. Goodrich dropped to 4-2 […]
Brandon’s varsity wrestling team placed fifth out of 14 teams at the Mayville Invitational Thursday, Dec. 28. The Blackhawks placed nine wrestlers in the top six in their respective weight classes. Heading up that list were Jacob Beebe, who finished first at 112 pounds, and Aaron Hyde, who won the 160-pound division. Zeke Grounds earned […]
Byron’s varsity boys basketball team was able to control the tempo early and stay tight with Goodrich during their Jan. 9 game. However, from the second quarter on, it was all Martians, as Goodrich defeated the Eagles 76-50, improving their season record to 6-2 overall and 5-1 in Flint Metro League play. The Martians led […]