Hunter optimistic about future of Brandon soccer

Brandon varsity boys soccer coach Nathan Hunter said a solid nucleus of returning players should translate into a improved team next year. The Blackhawks finished their season Oct. 18 with a 3-0 loss to Pontiac Notre Dame Prep in district competition. Brandon finished 5-7-6 overall and 2-6-5 in the Flint Metro League, good for fifth […]

His2Overcome Ministries tops in the field

In early 2003, Goodrich resident and Ortonville native Michael Tison left a well-paying job as a computer consultant for an uncertain future. Today, even though things have not always been easy for Tison and his family, he said God has led him down the right road in starting His2Overcome Ministries, a Christian outdoor ministry which […]

Brandon cagers hang tough in Flint Metro League race

After a tough loss to Fenton Oct. 14, the Brandon girls basketball team bounced back and are still in the thick of the Flint Metro League race. The Blackhawks routed host Holly 45-14 on Oct. 20, improving to 6-8 overall and 6-2 in the league. Holly fell to 1-13 overall. Senior Jessica Jennings led Brandon […]

Elsworth approaches county record

Goodrich’s football team made school history, while Kirk Elsworth is on the verge of making county history. The Martians won their first outright league championship since 1971 by defeating host LakeVille 61-14 in an Oct. 15 Genesee Area Conference Red Division contest, improving to 7-1 on the season and finishing at 5-0 in the GAC […]

Goodrich girls runners dominate league

Goodrich’s girls cross country team reasserted its dominance of the Genesee Area Conference. The Martians placed five out of the first six runners at the meet on their way to winning the meet with 16 points, and clinched the GAC title for the sixth straight year, finishing with an 8-0 dual meet record and 32 […]

Brandon netters earn seventh in regional action

Although Brandon’s girls tennis team finished out of the running at regionals, several Blackhawks provided highlights at the meet. The Blackhawks finished seventh out of 11 teams at the meet with six points. Holly won the meet with 27 points, while Flushing finished second (24) and Davison third (15). The top three teams competed in […]

Brandon boys runners capture final league dual meet

Brandon’s boys cross country team made their last home meet of the regular season a good one. On Oct. 13, the Blackhawks defeated Lapeer West 22-39, as Brandon placed all seven varsity runners ahead of West’s fifth runner. Senior Brad Lawrence headed up the Blackhawks? efforts, placing second among all runners with a time of […]

Burch throws three TD passes as Blackhawks rally for win

Brandon’s football team does not have a playoff berth to look forward to at the end of this season. However, the Blackhawks showed their mettle in the face of adversity Oct. 15, as Brandon came from behind to earn a 21-20 win against visiting Fenton. The Blackhawks improved their season record to 3-5 and their […]

Goodrich golfers wrap up season with 10th place at states

Goodrich’s boys golf team wrapped up its season with a top ten place finish at the Division 3 state golf meet. The Martians finished 10th at the meet, held Oct. 15-16 at Eagle Crest Golf Course in Ypsilanti. Goodrich shot 346 on the first day and 359 on the second day for a combined score […]

Brandon girls swimmers drop meet to Swartz Creek-Flushing

Brandon’s varsity girls swimming team couldn’t overcome a strong start by the combined Swartz Creek/Flushing team Oct. 19. The host Blackhawks dropped the meet 118-65, as Swartz Creek/Flushing took first place in 10 of 12 events at the meet. Senior Jessica Kennedy earned one of Brandon’s two victories, as she edged teammate Amanda Dixon, also […]