A total of 29 participants competed in the Pitch, Hit and Run Competition hosted by Brandon Township Recreation May 7 at Sherman Memorial Village Park. These participants won first place honors in their respective age groups. They are: ‘Age 7-8 overall: C.J. Drogosch, Bloomfield Hills, 525; Pitch champion: Drogosch, 225; Hit champon, Drogosch, 190; Run […]
On Wednesday, May 11, the Blackhawks defeated Lapeer West in a Flint Metro League matchup, 85-52. Adam Hyde had a very productive day for the Blackhawks, taking first place in three individual events: the 110 meter hurdles (17.2), 300 meter hurdles (42.7), and 200 meter dash (24.0). Kyle Worden and Phil Sache each took first […]
Despite sitting out the final event of the Mott Relays May 14, the Goodrich girls track team had just enough to emerge triumphant. The Martian girls defeated Detroit Renaissance 89-85 in the relays, even though Goodrich did not have an entry in the 1,600 meter relay. Clarkston finished third (82). Goodrich’s 6,400 relay team of […]
Brandon’s girls golf team made things awfully competitive at the Flint Metro League tournament Monday, May 16. However, in the end, it was Linden that had just enough to edge the Blackhawks for the tournament title, and in the end, the league title. The Eagles defeated the Blackhawks by two strokes, 391-393. Oxford finished third […]
By Jeff Patrus Sports Writer If the performance by the freshmen and sophomores on the Brandon girls track team May 14 is any indication, the future is bright for the Blackhawks. The Blackhawks won the Fenton 9th/10th Grade Invitational that day, compiling 131 points to outdistance second-place Hartland. Brandon earned six first-place finishes at the […]
In an annual matchup of neighboring schools, it was the visiting Goodrich girls soccer team that earned a 3-2 win against Brandon May 5. Goodrich’s record as of press time is 8-3-2, while Brandon is 1-7 in Flint Metro League play. The first half featured nip-and-tuck action on both sides, with all the scoring occurring […]
Goodrich’s track teams showed 13 other schools what they’re made of. At the Goodrich Track Invitational May 6, the Martian boys and girls track teams each took first place by wide margins. The Martian boys defeated second-place Linden 123-77, while the Martians girls outdistanced second-place Brandon 165-107. The Brandon boys squad had a solid day […]
After losing four straight games, the Brandon softball team shut down Lapeer West in the second game of a May 9 twin bill. The Blackhawks, who had lost the first game 5-1, outlasted West 2-0 in an 11-inning thriller. Brandon improved to 17-6 overall and 7-3 in Flint Metro League action. Jackie Wojtkowicz shut down […]
Brandon’s varsity baseball team salvaged a tough week by splitting a doubleheader against Lapeer West May 9. The Blackhawks lost the opener 9-5, but rallied to win the nightcap 4-2. Brandon’s record is now 11-13 overall and 3-7 in Flint Metro League action. Brandon let a 3-0 lead get away in the first game. After […]
After a tough defeat in the Greater Flint tournament, the Goodrich baseball team returned to form in league action May 9. On May 8, the Martians fell to Flint Powers 11-1 in the second round of the Greater Flint Tournament. However, the Martians swept a doubleheader from Montrose May 9, improving to 21-2 overall and […]