There are many symbolic days in a year for American culture. There are days to remember, days to mourn, and of course, days to celebrate. Perhaps one of the biggest celebratory excuses across the country comes only once a year, at the end of January. That’s right, Super Bowl Sunday. Nationally, it is the biggest […]
GOODRICH- The Martian Hockey team skated through two tough games last week. On Saturday, Jan. 11, Goodrich hosted visiting Saginaw Nouvel Catholic Central. What ensued as the game progressed was more fighting than fighting for the puck. Nearly one third of the players on both teams spent more time in the penalty box than on […]
BRANDON TOWNSHIP – For Joan Mannino, art is not just something she does; it is something she is passionate about. It is also something very private. “For me, art is such an intimate thing,” she said. “Of course I want to share the work, but it is so personal, it is almost like letting someone […]
GOODRICH- The Martians varsity basketball team have been down on their luck over the past few weeks. The Martians saw two heartbreaking losses last week, one to Hamady, and one to Mt. Morris. On January 17, the Hamady Hawks came to Goodrich and overran the Martians 73-50. The Hawks and the Martians have been long […]
BRANDON- The Brandon Varsity Basketball team added a big win to their resume on Jan. 21. They handed the Hamady Hawks their first loss of the season, defeating them on the road, 52-45. In the Blackhawks big win Nick Emery was the points leader for Brandon taking 20 points on the evening. Gino Torelli added […]
GOODRICH- The Martian wrestlers added more wins to their record over the last few weeks. The weekend of Jan. 11, the boys traveled to participate in the Chesaning tournament where they took second place, winning four of five of their matches. The Martians’ only loss came from a strong Birch Run team. The Martians defeated […]
BRANDON- The Blackhawks split the difference in their recent match-ups with Fenton and Lakeland on Jan. 24 and 28. In their home contest against the Tigers of Fenton, the Hawks came out the dominant party, winning the fray 71-49. “It was a good win for the kids,” Coach Bryan Ray said. “They executed well and […]
GOODRICH- The Lady Martian varsity volleyball team has been a hot number this season. On Thursday, Jan. 23, the girls traveled to Bendle, where they defeated the Tigers in two sets, 15-5, 15-1. In the Martian victory, Christina Saindon was 10 for 11 serving, while Rebecca Scott went seven for eight, with an ace. Julie […]
BRANDON- The Brandon Blackhawks have been showing tremendous spirit in there first season as a swim club. “I love these kids,” Swim coach Todd Duncan said. “I put them through full training, just like any varsity team, these kids have dedicated three hours everyday after school to this team and it shows.” On Jan. 28, […]
GOODRICH- The Martian Hockey team has hit some rough patches in the season, but are keeping their chins up nonetheless. “We are really looking forward to the end of the season and to districts,” Coach Bob Briscoe said. “We have gone through some team turmoil, and have just lost our captain, so the group has […]