Brandon’s varsity volleyball team had their ups and downs this past week. The down point for the Blackhawks came when they lost a tough contest Jan. 30 to Lapeer West 16-25, 25-15, 25-27, 15-25. Brandon’s record is now 14-14-6 overall and 3-4 in the Flint Metro League. Savannah Stedman had 29 kills and six blocks, […]
Goodrich’s varsity wrestling team made a good showing, both as a team and individually, at the Chippewa Valley Team Tournament Saturday, Jan. 28. Two Goodrich wrestlers went 5-0 on the day and two more Martians went 4-1, as the team went 3-2 at the tournament. However, one of Goodrich’s losses was a 31-31 tie against […]
Adrain Harges? layup with one second left gave the Brandon varsity basketball team a happy ending to their Jan. 31 league game against visiting Linden. Brandon, which trailed 49-40 after the third period, came back to earn a 63-62 win against the Eagles. The Blackhawks improved to 10-1 overall and 6-1 in Flint Metro League […]
Brandon’s varsity hockey team is making a strong bid to repeat as Flint Metro League champions. The Blackhawks remained undefeated in league play with a 4-1 win against visiting Lapeer West in a Jan. 28 game at the Polar Palace in Lapeer. Brandon is now 9-5 overall and 7-0 in the league, while Lapeer West […]
Goodrich varsity boys basketball coach Gary Barns summed up the team’s recent week. ‘Two tough nights in a row,? he said. Goodrich played two Genesee Area Conference games in which the Martians came close to winning but ended up losing. Their most recent effort came Tuesday, Jan. 31 against Lake Fenton, where the Blue Devils […]
Goodrich varsity hockey goalie Brad Smith had a significantly less busy day than his LakeVille counterpart. The Martians outshot the Falcons 37-9 in their Jan. 27 game at Ice Mountain Sports Arena, which led to a 7-0 Goodrich victory in Genesee Area Conference play. Zack Pernack’s two first-period goals kick-started the Martians to the win. […]
A misstep by the Brandon varsity boys swimming led to their first loss of the year in dual meet action. The Blackhawks lost by eight points, 97-89, in a Jan. 31 meet against Flint Kearsley-Davison. Brandon is now 6-1 in dual meet action this season. In the very first event of the meet, the 200 […]
Soon, there could be no need for Oxford residents to drive to Great Lakes Crossing in Auburn Hills or the Rochester area to do their shopping. It appears all the stores are heading here in droves. Plans for three shopping centers are coming before the Oxford Township Planning Commission this month at the Feb. 9 […]
As a professional actor, Lenny Daniel’s travels have taken him around the world. But this 1985 Lake Orion High School grad knows where his roots are. ‘It’s great coming through Detroit and seeing the family,? Daniel said. Daniel will be performing in the musical Chicago at the Max Fisher Theatre in Detroit, Feb. 14-March 5. […]
* Enjoying the Super Bowl with family at their house: $2.39 for the gallon of gas it takes to get there and back. * Thirst quenching six pack: $7.89 plus tax, plus deposit. * Watching your five-year-old son during halftime bounce around the living room, arms waiving, chest puffed out and imitating the Rolling Stones? […]