Brandon’s varsity volleyball team opened its 2004-05 campaign with a 3-3 finish at the Okemos Invitational Dec. 11. The Blackhawks won the bronze division of the invitational by defeating Pinckney 25-14, 25-14 in the division final. Earlier, the Blackhawks defeated Lansing Everett twice, winning the first matchup 25-8, 25-27, 17-15 and the second contest 25-8, […]
Garrett Higdon spearheaded a strong showing for the Goodrich wrestling team at the Caro Invitational Dec. 11. Higdon finished first in the 112-lb. weight class as the Martians finished in the upper third of teams at the invite, placing fourth out of 12 teams. Other Goodrich wrestlers placing at the varsity level were Mark Weber […]
The Brandon coed swimming team gave it a good fight, but eventually lost a 96-80 decision to host Auburn Hills Avondale in a Dec. 14 meet. The Yellow Jackets held a commanding 31-15 lead after the first three events (the 200 medley relay, 200 freestyle, and 200 individual medley), but the Blackhawks made their move […]
A Dec. 7 basketball summit provided a chance for both Brandon and Goodrich to see where they’re at. After a close first quarter, the Martians pulled away from visiting Brandon to defeat the Blackhawks 58-38 in the season opener for both teams. The matchup was a study in contrasts. The Martians, under longtime coach Gary […]
The Goodrich wrestling team’s first meet of the year Dec. 2 resulted in a split decision. The host Martians won their opening matchup against Mayville 48-30, but dropped their following match against Grand Blanc 45-34. Garrett Higdon (119) opened things up on a winning note for the Martians against Mayville, pinning Andrew Wheatley in 5:52. […]
Goodrich’s hockey team will look to get back in the win column after being shut out Dec. 5. The host Martians gave up two goals in the second period and three goals in the third period of their game against Carmen-Ainsworth, suffering a 5-0 shutout loss. Goodrich actually managed more shots on goal in the […]
The Clarkston varsity basketball team measured up against some of the State’s best teams on Nov. 26. Saginaw, Detroit Martin Luther King and Flint Southwestern Academy all made the trek out to the Wolves gym for some post Thanksgiving roundball. ?(The scrimmage) gave us a good understanding of where we are as a team,? said […]
Kirk Elsworth’s gridiron exploits continue to earn him plenty of recognition. The Goodrich senior running back was featured in Sports Illustrated’s ‘Faces in the Crowd? section in their Nov. 22 issue. That section is devoted to prep athletes throughout the country who have achieved excellence in high school sports. Goodrich varsity football coach Tom Alward […]
The name may have changed, but the purpose is still the same. Rebuilding Together of Oakland County, a nonprofit organization formerly known as Christmas in April, has been holding monthly meetings in preparation for their project day of April 30, 2005. At that time, they will repair homes of low income, elderly, and disabled homeowners […]
By Jeff Patrus Sports Writer In his first year at the helm of the Brandon varsity basketball program, Tim Donnan hopes to build a foundation for the future. Donnan, Brandon’s junior varsity basketball coach last year, was hired in July after the resignation of last year’s coach, Denny Butcher. Last year, the Blackhawks went 7-14 […]