Cybulski earns hat trick as Blackhawks blank Lapeer West

In the Brandon hockey team’s Flint Metro League opener Dec. 18, the Blackhawks served notice they will be a team to be reckoned with. Right wing Mike Cybulski notched a hat trick as the Blackhawks shut out Lapeer West 5-0. Center Mike Ross added a goal and four assists, while left wing Steve Tallman contributed […]

Brandon cagers still winless after loss to Imlay City

Brandon’s varsity boys basketball team is heading into the Christmas break still in search of its first win of the season. The host Blackhawks held a first quarter lead against Imlay City Dec. 21, but from there, Imlay City controlled the action and defeated the Blackhawks 68-57. With the loss, the Blackhawks fell to 0-5 […]

Goodrich grapplers excel against Heritage, Vassar

Goodrich’s varsity wrestling team found mid-Michigan to be to their liking Dec. 16. The Martians took both their matchups at Saginaw Heritage, defeating the host Hawks 49-33 and Vassar 49-24. Against Heritage, the Martians got started on the right foot, winning the first three matches. Mark Webber (103) pinned Kevin Hayes in 43 seconds; Garrett […]

Skinner sparks Goodrich comeback against Mt. Morris

It wasn’t easy, but the Goodrich varsity boys basketball team broke through for their first league victory. Trailing 38-32 heading into the final period, the Martians came back to defeat visiting Mt. Morris 57-50 in a Dec. 17 Genesee Area Conference Red Division contest. The Martians improved to 3-1 overall and 1-1 in league play. […]

Goodrich icers snag two home victories

Home cooking was very friendly to the Goodrich hockey team. In a pair of games Dec. 17-18 at Ice Mountain Sports Complex in Burton, the Martians scored two wins, defeating Oxford 5-2 on Dec. 17 and Linden 5-1 on Dec. 18. Forward Max Hawkins made the difference against Linden, scoring four goals to lead Goodrich […]

Started out Dumb

On Friday night, in front of a packed house, the Clarkston varsity basketball team won its first game of the season. I was there, and the way the game unfolded made me think. The Wolves definitely did not have the height advantage, nor did it look like they would be able to best Flint Northern […]

BHS runners earn academic honors

The Brandon girls cross country team combined endurance on the course with excellence in the classroom this past season. The Blackhawks, who won their first league and regional championships in school history, were recently recognized for their academic achievements by earning both team and individual Division 2 academic All-State status. At the Dec. 13 Brandon […]

Goodrich cagers drop league opener against Byron

The Goodrich varsity boys basketball boys team suffered their first bit of adversity Dec. 14. The Martians fell behind early in a Genesee Area Conference matchup against host Byron, as the Eagles earned a 51-44 win. With the loss, the Martians? record dropped to 2-1. Byron took command of the game in the first quarter, […]

Newman’s five goals spark Blackhawks past Martians

Brandon Newman was the fuel that propelled the Brandon varsity hockey team past their Goodrich neighbors Dec. 11. Newman, a sophomore, scored five goals as the Blackhawks defeated the Martians 6-3 at Ice Mountain Sports Complex in Burton. Matt Cinader played a key role in the game as well, assisting on three of Newman’s goals. […]

Brandon cagers drop shootout against Fenton in league opener

Brandon’s varsity basketball team got into a shootout against host Fenton Dec. 14, but came out on the short end of the stick. The Tigers earned an 85-75 win against the Blackhawks in the Flint Metro League opener for both teams, leaving the Blackhawks winless on the season at 0-3 overall and 0-1 in league […]