GHS quartet takes fourth at nationals

Fresh off a Division 3 state championship, four members of the Goodrich girls track team earned All-America status at a national meet. The quartet of Samantha Minkler, Janee Jones, Kaitlin O’Mara, and Kayla O’Mara finished fourth overall in the 4 x 1 mile relay at the Adidas Outdoor Track and Field Championships Saturday, June 19 […]

Goodrich softball falls in quarterfinals

The bad news for the Goodrich softball team is their season has come to an end. The good news is most of the team will be back next year to try and improve upon a successful 2004 campaign. The Martians were eliminated from the Division 3 playoffs June 15, as Unionville-Sebewaing defeated Goodrich 3-1 in […]

Blackhawks shut out by Ladywood in regional finals

Brandon’s softball team had built a good deal of momentum toward the end of the season and into the playoffs. However, the Blackhawks could not get past Livonia Ladywood in a Division 2 regional semifinal matchup June 5 at Brandon. Ladywood held the Blackhawks to three hits and defeated Brandon 1-0 to capture the regional […]

Martian kickers eliminated by Flint Powers in regional action

Try as they might, Goodrich’s girls soccer team ran into a formidable foe in regional action Wednesday, June 9. Flint Powers defeated Goodrich 3-1 in regional action at Frankemuth that day. The Chargers were eventually eliminated by the host Eagles 2-0 in the regional championship game June 11. The Martians? season ended with a record […]

Miscues, stranded baserunners cost Martian nine in regionals

Hemlock made the key plays at the key times. As a result, the Huskies captured a Division 3 regional crown by defeating the Martians 4-2 in the championship game. The Martians finished with a record of 33-9. Hemlock (26-7) took the early advantage with two runs in the first inning and one more in the […]

Pistons show world it’s about team

Whether at the high school level or the pros, teamwork ultimately wins out as opposed to quests for individual glory. That is the lesson from the Detroit Pistons? conquest of the heavily favored Los Angeles Lakers to win the 2004 NBA championship. The Pistons clinched the title with a 100-87 win at The Palace of […]

Dura scampers home to give Blackhawks district crown

The Brandon softball team won a district championship by the slimmest of margins. Brandon’s Meridith Dura scored on a fielding error by Farmington Hills Harrison in the bottom of the first inning, giving the Blackhawks a 1-0 win in the district title game Saturday, June 5 at Brandon. Pitcher Jill Perry made sure that lead […]

Brandon Township Recreation Briefs

‘Skateboard and Roller Blade Camp for 7-14 years: This coed instructional camp teaches basic maneuvers, popular tricks and safety. ‘Future Star Sports? is providing staff with an all-access pass to all of the jumps, rails, and ramps. Skaters are encouraged to bring both skateboards and roller blades each day. All skaters will receive Gatorade daily […]

Beard’s goal gives Martian kickers district crown

Amber Beard’s goal was enough for Goodrich’s girls soccer team to clinch a district championshp June 4. The Martians defeated visiting LakeVille 1-0 in the district final matchup that day. Beard scored her goal with about 12 minutes left in the game. Beard’s sister, Brittany, earned the win in goal for the Martians. Goodrich advanced […]

Elsworth’s big day helps Martian nine win districts

Thanks to some solid pitching and a big day at the plate by Kirk Elsworth, the Goodrich baseball team advanced to regionals. The Martians captured their district’s championship with a 9-2 win against Durand in the championship game June 5, improving their overall record to 32-8. Earlier in the day, the Martians captured an 11-3 […]