By Jeff Patrus Sports Writer If the performance by the freshmen and sophomores on the Brandon girls track team May 14 is any indication, the future is bright for the Blackhawks. The Blackhawks won the Fenton 9th/10th Grade Invitational that day, compiling 131 points to outdistance second-place Hartland. Brandon earned six first-place finishes at the […]
In an annual matchup of neighboring schools, it was the visiting Goodrich girls soccer team that earned a 3-2 win against Brandon May 5. Goodrich’s record as of press time is 8-3-2, while Brandon is 1-7 in Flint Metro League play. The first half featured nip-and-tuck action on both sides, with all the scoring occurring […]
Goodrich’s track teams showed 13 other schools what they’re made of. At the Goodrich Track Invitational May 6, the Martian boys and girls track teams each took first place by wide margins. The Martian boys defeated second-place Linden 123-77, while the Martians girls outdistanced second-place Brandon 165-107. The Brandon boys squad had a solid day […]
After losing four straight games, the Brandon softball team shut down Lapeer West in the second game of a May 9 twin bill. The Blackhawks, who had lost the first game 5-1, outlasted West 2-0 in an 11-inning thriller. Brandon improved to 17-6 overall and 7-3 in Flint Metro League action. Jackie Wojtkowicz shut down […]
Brandon’s varsity baseball team salvaged a tough week by splitting a doubleheader against Lapeer West May 9. The Blackhawks lost the opener 9-5, but rallied to win the nightcap 4-2. Brandon’s record is now 11-13 overall and 3-7 in Flint Metro League action. Brandon let a 3-0 lead get away in the first game. After […]
After a tough defeat in the Greater Flint tournament, the Goodrich baseball team returned to form in league action May 9. On May 8, the Martians fell to Flint Powers 11-1 in the second round of the Greater Flint Tournament. However, the Martians swept a doubleheader from Montrose May 9, improving to 21-2 overall and […]
Brandon’s boys tennis team continued their winning ways with a 6-2 victory against Fenton in a May 6 Flint Metro League matchup. The Blackhawks are now 10-1 overall and 3-1 in the league. In singles action, the Blackhawks took three of four matches. C.J. Coudret defeated Jake Crawford at #1 singles 6-3, 6-3; David Hughes […]
Goodrich’s softball team may have finally lost a couple games, but the Martians still enjoyed a productive week. In a May 9 doubleheader, the Martians defeated Montrose 15-3 in the opener and 2-0 in the nightcap. Goodrich is currently 22-2 overall and 11-0 in league play. In the opener, the Martians broke a 3-3 tie, […]
Brandon’s girls golf team made history in their May 9 matchup against Clawson. The Blackhawks shot a school record in defeating visiting Clawson 186-279 in a match at Goodrich Country Club. Brandon is now 7-3 overall. Laura Kwiatkowski shot a 42 to lead the Goodrich efforts, while two other Blackhawks shot under 50: Becca Scherer […]
In an annual matchup of neighboring schools, it was the visiting Goodrich girls soccer team that earned a 3-2 win against Brandon May 5. Goodrich’s record as of press time is 8-3-2, while Brandon is 1-7 in Flint Metro League play. The first half featured nip-and-tuck action on both sides, with all the scoring occurring […]