Martians skate to victory

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 […]

Martian cagers bounce back

GOODRICH- The Martians have bounced back from some devastating losses over the past few weeks with a win over GAC Blue division Bentley. Goodrich was glad for the 82-63 win on Tuesday, Feb. 4, having come off a close loss to New Lothrop on Jan. 31. In the Martians victory Kori Garman dominated with 30 […]

Brandon suffer first leage loss

BRANDON- The Blackhawk hoopsters saw their first league loss on Jan. 31, as they fell to the Lapeer East Eagles at home. The loss dropped the Hawks to second in the Metro League, with a 5-1 record. East leads the league with 6-0. Bouncing back, the Brandon boys took a non-league win over visiting Fowlerville […]

Public servant Gordon Bachmann dies at age 63

ATLAS TOWNSHIP – Anybody who has lived in the Goodrich or Atlas Township area for any amount of time knows the name Gordon Bachmann. Bachmann, who died in his sleep Friday, Feb. 7 at age 63, will continue to be a celebrated member of the community. “He touched countless lives,” said Doug Moors, a good […]

Martian netters take two wins in GAC

GOODRICH- The Lady Martians are poised to take a top spot in the GAC for this seasons’ volleyball standings. To up their chances, the Martians recently knocked down both Mt. Morris and Atherton to help them increase their record to 8-1 in league. Playing against the Panther of Mt. Morris on Thursday, Feb. 6, the […]

Power lifters go full force

GOODRICH- The Martians Powerlifting team enjoyed a decent day at the Bendle Tiger Powerlifting Tournament on Saturday, Feb. 8. In the all-day event, the Martians ended up taking third place in the JV meet. “It was a good meet for us,” Coach Trevor Alward said. “A third place is not bad, and I was happy […]

Goodrich cagers continue slide

GOODRICH- The Goodrich varsity basketball took a heartbreaking loss at home on Feb. 7. The Martians battled it out with the visiting Wolverines of Atherton, but were defeated by one point in the final minutes of the game. Goodrich tried to hold on, but were suffering two fold throughout the game- Captain Kyle Gianotti out […]

A father’s tribute

GOODRICH SCHOOLS – Though Ryan J. Martus died Nov. 15, 2002, his memory will live on thanks to a newly formed scholarship at Goodrich High School. Martus, a 1990 Goodrich graduate and son of current Athletic Director and Assistant Principal Al Martus, died in a hunting accident. He was a six-year veteran of the Flint […]

Cagers preyed upon by Panthers

BRANDON- The good news is the Blackhawks are still hanging on to second place in the Flint Metro League. The bad news? Lapeer West dropped the Hawks to one and a half games behind league leader, Lapeer East, on Feb. 18., winning 48-45 over Brandon. It was a rough battle for the Brandon squad as […]

Martians struggle in hoops action

GOODRICH- The Martian varsity basketball team has seen its share of ups and downs this season, and the past two weeks have been no except. On Thursday, Feb. 13, the boys took on league rivals the Lake Fenton Blue Devils for a disappointing 43-62 loss at home. In the Martians seemed in control as the […]