Goodrich cagers fall short in district final

The third quarter proved to be the beginning of the end for the Goodrich girls basketball team in their regional final Nov. 21 against host Mt. Clemens. Mt. Clemens outscored the Martians 20-10 in that period, undoing a 28-26 Goodrich halftime lead and sending them on their way to a 57-50 defeat of the Martians. […]

Jackson, Brandon icers start hockey season on good note

The past three years, Port Huron has had the Brandon hockey team’s number, winning all three times. The Blackhawks gained a measure of revenge Wednesday, Nov. 19, starting their season on the right foot with a 4-2 win against visiting Port Huron at the Polar Palace in Lapeer. ‘We were pretty pleased with our play,? […]

Brandon Township Recreation Briefs

?2004 Student Ski & Snowboard Club: Students at Brandon Fletcher Intermediate school, Brandon Middle School, and Brandon High School can now sign up for our 2004 Ski & Snowboard Club! The dates are Fridays, January 16, 23, 30, February 6, 13, 2004. Brandon School District provides transportation to Mt. Holly after school. The buses return […]

Stedman anticipates making solid contribution to NU hoops

Even though she’s entering her freshman season on the Northwood University women’s basketball team, Brittany Stedman has already made a good impression on the team’s coaching staff. ‘She’s definitely going to have to play for us,? Northwood coach Kelly Parker said of Stedman, a 2003 Brandon High School graduate. ‘She’s a very, very smart player. […]

Hill notches hat trick as Martians defeat Fenton 6-1

Fresh off a run with the Goodrich football team in the state playoffs, Matt Hill is already busy showing his hockey skills. Hill, a senior, tallied a hat trick for the Martians as they started off their 2003-04 season with a 6-1 win against visiting Fenton Saturday, Nov. 22. The Martians opened the game’s scoring […]

Reynolds? HR, pitching lead Blackhawks past Groves

Brandon’s baseball team never gave Birmingham Groves a chance. After spotting Groves a 1-0 lead in the top of the first inning, the host Blackhawks erupted for eight runs in their half of the first on their way to a 14-4 win in a May 4 contest. With the win, the Blackhawks improved their season […]

Martian softball still in hunt for GAC Red Division championship

Despite two recent doubleheader splits, the Goodrich softball team remains among the top contenders for the Genesee Area Conference Red Division title. In their most recent action, the visiting Martians split a twin bill from LakeVille, winning the opener 4-1 before losing the nightcap 2-1. In the opener, Jessica Morgan pitched a five-hitter with nine […]

Perry leads BHS softball to two wins in North Star tourney

Rain interrupted what was looking like a successful weekend for the Brandon softball team. The Blackhawks went 2-1 in the first three games they played at the North Star Tournament May 1-2 at Liberty Park in Sterling Heights. However, the rainy weekend weather forced the cancellation of the rest of the tournament, leaving the Blackhawks […]

Wilson’s bases-loaded double gives Martians twin bill sweep

Good pitching and some clutch hitting led the Goodrich baseball team to a May 3 doubleheader sweep of host LakeVille. Basil Wilson’s bases-loaded double in the top of the sixth inning with two outs and a full count propelled the Martians to a 7-3 win against the Falcons in the second game of the doubleheader. […]

Doan, Ashford excel for BHS girls track

Brandon’s girls track team, competing in its first Flint Metro League meet of the year, showed it will be a factor in the league race. The Blackhawks took first place in four of five field events and 11 events overall on their way to defeating visiting Oxford 83.5-52.5 in an April 28 contest. Allie Sowa […]