The host Goodrich wrestling team had a tough time of things at their Team Tournament on Saturday, Feb. 7. The Martians struggled to a 1-4 record in the event, with their only win coming against East Detroit in their third match of the day. In between, Goodrich dropped matches to Cedar Springs, Fowlerville, Richmond, and […]
It was a fourth quarter to forget for the Goodrich basketball team. For three quarters, the host Martians had complete command of their Feb. 10 game against Bentley, but the Bulldogs scored 30 points in the fourth quarter to defeat the Martians 71-68. Goodrich fell to 8-6 overall and 6-4 in the Genesee Area Conference […]
Brandon’s varsity basketball team is feeling a little bit better about itself these days. The Blackhawks won their two most recent Flint Metro League games to improve to .500 in league competition. Their most recent win came when they came back from a 24-17 halftime deficit to defeat visiting Lapeer East 44-39 on Feb. 10, […]
The third time was the charm. Brandon’s wrestling team finally hosted a quad meet on Tuesday, Feb. 10 at Brandon Middle School, about two weeks after it was originally scheduled. The meet, which also included Lapeer East, Fenton and Holly, was originally scheduled for Wednesday, Jan. 28 at Brandon High School. It was rescheduled for […]
The Brandon-Oxford girls ski team is still alive and well in their quest to reach the state meet. The squad finished third in both the slalom and giant slalom at the Mt. Holly Divisional Ski Tournament on Feb. 5, earning a total of 82 points. Flushing took first in the tourney with 41 points, while […]
The Goodrich and Romeo hockey team had plenty of opportunities to get acquainted within a week’s time. The two teams played a home-and-home series in the early part of February, with the home team triumphing each time. The Bulldogs took the first game 7-6 on Feb. 4, while the Martians triumphed in the rematch, 4-1, […]
The Brandon hockey team broke a 2-2 deadlock in the second period and pulled away to a 7-2 win against host Sterling Heights Stevenson Feb. 7. The win improved Brandon’s season record to 11-4-2. Mike Cybulski and Mike Ross tallied two goals and one assist apiece for the victorious Blackhawks, while Joel Pappas scored a […]
They met in a Detroit-area restaurant and formed a recipe for a long-lasting marriage. Frank and Wilma Duda, who have made Ortonville their home since 1980, celebrated their 64th wedding anniversary on Valentine’s Day, Feb. 14. As of now, the couple has no specific plans to celebrate their anniversary, but will be attending a Valentine’s […]
The Brandon basketball team continues to prove its mettle in the second half of the Flint Metro League season. The host Blackhawks spotted Linden a 14-8 first quarter lead and came back to defeat the Eagles 51-42. With the win, Brandon is now 5-4 in league play and 6-10 overall. After falling behind in the […]
After a weekend setback, the Goodrich hockey team got back on the winning track Feb. 17 against visiting Lake Fenton. In a game stopped due to the mercy rule, the Martians defeated Lake Fenton 10-0, improving to 13-5-2 on the season. Matt Hill led the Martians with four goals scored in the contest, while Max […]