Hawkins erupts for five goals in Martians? win

The Goodrich hockey team, buoyed by a sensational game from sophomore forward Max Hawkins, routed host Clio 8-1 in a Dec. 8 contest. Hawkins scored five of the Martians? eight goals on their way to the win. Goodrich outshot Clio 49-4 in the game. Clio actually scored the game’s first goal at 42 seconds of […]

McCormick adjusting well to life at Michigan

Going from the big man on campus to a freshman on the University of Michigan baseball team hasn’t always been easy for Michael McCormick. Still, the 2003 Goodrich High School graduate is going through the normal ups and downs of a college freshman, and has a bright future ahead of him, according to Michigan coach […]

Foyt, Blackhawk nine pull off sweep of Clarkston

Brandon’s baseball team was not intimidated by the big-name reputation of the Clarkston Wolves. The visiting Wolves have two players ? Sam Palace and Aaron Powell ? who have already accepted scholarships to play college baseball next season. However, it was the host Blackhawks that won a pair of close games on April 21, sweeping […]

Brandon Township Recreation Briefs

‘Horseback Riding, Ages 7 to Adult: Learn to be around horses. Come and learn the fine art of English Horseback Riding at Fox Lake Hunt Club. Each class teaches basic riding, grooming information, anatomy of the horse, and various parts of the saddle and bridle. Long pants must be worn, and hard-soled shoes with heels […]

Goodrich nine rise, fall in twin bill

It seemed like there were two different Goodrich teams playing at Swartz Creek April 20. The Martians got a stellar pitching performance from Nick Wesener on their way to shutting out the Dragons 8-0 in the first game of their twin bill. However, in the nightcap, the Martians committed four errors, and allowed eight unearned […]

Brandon boys track earns three medals at New Lothrop Relays

Despite finishing eighth out of 11 teams at the New Lothrop Relays April 17, Brandon’s boys track teams had success in a number of events. The Blackhawks earned three medals at the relays by finishing in the top three in a particular event. North Branch won the relays with 72 points, while Richmond finished second […]

Martians split twin bill against New Lothrop

In their first action back from Easter break, the Martians had to settle for a split decision against a Genesee Area Conference foe. The Martians dropped the first game of a twin bill against host New Lothrop April 19, losing to the Hornets 4-3 before rallying to win the second game 9-4. In the first […]

Goodrich track sweeps Hamady, LakeVille in meet

It was a good day for both the Goodrich boys and girls track teams in an April 20 meet at LakeVille. The girls team defeated Hamady 85-32 and LakeVille 75-59, while the boys team routed LakeVille 99-37 and Hamady 28.5. The Martian girls took first place in eight events on their way to the win. […]

Brandon girls track takes fifth at New Lothrop Relays

Before heading back from Easter break, the Brandon girls track team held their own at the New Lothrop Relays April 17. The Blackhawks finished fifth out of 10 teams at the relays, earning 54 points. Valley Lutheran took the meet with 82 points, while Armada finished second with 70 and New Lothrop third with 60. […]