During his 14 years at the helm of the Brandon varsity baseball program, Coach Ron Wagner has seen plenty of quality players represent the Blackhawks. So, when he said this year’s Brandon team has ‘the best talent this program has ever had,? those words carry some weight. Brandon is seeking improvement from a 2004 campaign […]
Goodrich’s baseball team was not about to squander an opportunity to make a good first impression. The Martians broke a 3-3 tie in the bottom of the fifth inning, scoring six runs on their way to a 10-3 win against Vassar in their April 5 opener. The game was the first of a scheduled doubleheader […]
As much as Rick Bescoe would like to see the Goodrich softball team do well on the field, there is one thing he wants the Martians to be known for. ‘We’d really like to be best recognized for having the best sportsmanship out there,? said Bescoe, who is in his second year as the Goodrich […]
Ortonville-These days, some children at St. Anne Catholic Church, 825 S. Ortonville Road, Ortonville, are coming forward during Mass to give thanks. About two weeks ago, a ‘giving well? was started at the church as a way of involving youngsters in the Mass, said Fr. Bernie Mullen, pastor at St. Anne. ‘A few years ago, […]
Those who believe in strength in numbers can look to the Brandon girls track team for an example of a strong team. Coach Greg Hyde said 78 girls have tried out for the team this year as the Blackhawks look to build upon a solid 2004 season, in which they went 6-1 in Flint Metro […]
If the saying ‘there is no substitute for experience? is true, then the Goodrich varsity girls soccer team is in good shape. Last year, the Martians won their district championship before losing 3-1 to Flint Powers in the opening round of regionals. The Martians have seven seniors and eight juniors to form the core of […]
Even at less than full strength, the Goodrich boys and girls track teams are a tough foe to be reckoned with. The Martians proved that point at the Saginaw Valley State University Invitational Thursday, March 24. Despite missing some team members due to spring break, the Martian boys finished first in the Division 3-4 bracket […]
New Brandon varsity softball coach Carl Gabrielson and the Blackhawks are preparing for what Gabrielson said could be a ‘magical season.? Gabrielson comes to the Blackhawk program from Flint Powers, where he coached from 1999-2003 and won district championships in 1999 and 2002. The Blackhawks are coming off a 2004 season in which they finished […]
Two returning Genesee Area Conference Red Division first team players head up the Goodrich varsity baseball team heading into the 2005 season. Senior outfielder Kirk Elsworth and junior infielder Matt Hughes, both named to that squad, return to a Martian team that won its eighth league title in nine years and its seventh district championship […]
After laying the foundation for the Brandon varsity hockey program, Brian Moore is ready to pass along the coach’s whistle. Moore, who has coached the Blackhawks for all five years of the program’s existence, confirmed he would be stepping down as the Brandon coach in the wake of the Blackhawks? 10-0 loss to eventual Division […]