In between a disappointing middle, the Blackhawks had a satisfying beginning and ending as they hosted the Brandon Invitational April 30. The Blackhawks defeated Lake Fenton 8-5 in the opening game of the invite, before losing to Clarkston 13-7 in the second game. However, the Blackhawks rebounded to defeat Detroit Henry Ford 15-0 in the […]
Brandon’s softball team is finding a way to win this year, whether it be a blowout or a close game. The Blackhawks proved that point May 2 in a doubleheader against visiting Holly, taking the opener 12-1 and the nightcap 4-2. Brandon improved to 16-2 overall and 6-0 in the Flint Metro League. In the […]
By Jeff Patrus Sports Writer Any potential changes to sports seasons in Brandon and Goodrich ? and statewide ? will likely have to wait until at least the 2006-07 school year. That is the result of a May 2 ruling by the U.S. Supreme Court granting the Michigan High School Athletic Association’s (MHSAA) appeal of […]
Goodrich’s baseball team continues to establish itself as a dominant team in the Genesee Area Conference Red Division. The Martians swept a May 2 doubleheader against Lake Fenton, routing the Blue Devils 21-2 in the opener, and taking the nightcap 6-3. Goodrich is now 16-0 overall and 7-0 in league play. The first game featured […]
By Jeff Patrus Sports Writer Goodrich’s softball team continues to dominate its opponents. The Martians swept visiting Bendle in an April 28 doubleheader, winning the opener 15-0 and the nightcap 26-0, improving to 13-0 overall and 5-0 in Genesee Area Conference Red Division play. Jessica Morgan was the winning pitcher for the Martians in the […]
The Blackhawks distinguished themselves at the Saginaw Valley State University meet April 22, finishing second in Division 2 with 78 points. Mt. Pleasant won the Division 2 bracket with 147 points. Brandon competitors took first place in two different events, as Savannah Stedman won the high jump with a jump of 5?, and Sarah Bond […]
By Jeff Patrus Staff Writer Brandon’s girls golf team is now on the plus side in the win column. On April 29, Brandon defeated Avondale 205-242 in a matchup at Goodrich Country Club, improving to 4-2 overall. Laura Kwiatkowski led the Blackhawks with a round of 41, while Abby Galey was next with 52. Casey […]
Adam Hyde hopes to leave his mark at what has become a top-notch college track program. The Brandon High School senior signed a letter of intent April 28 to attend Grand Valley State University in Allendale, on the west side of Michigan. He will run sprints and hurdles for the Lakers? men’s track team beginning […]
Local Catholic leaders view newly elected Pope Benedict XVI as a pope who will pick up where the late Pope John Paul II left off. Benedict XVI, formerly Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger of Germany, was introduced April 19 as the new leader of the Roman Catholic Church after the College of Cardinals selected him on their […]
Both the Goodrich boys and girls track teams are rolling along in Genesee Area Conference action. The Goodrich boys track team soundly defeated Montrose 104-33 and Atherton 112-25 in a April 19 league meet., while the girls team defeated Atherton 126-11 and Montrose 118-14. In field events, the Martian boys took first in two categories, […]