Oxford soccer excelling at playoffs

By Mike Stechschulte Junior – Oxford High School For the second year in a row, the Oxford Wildcats Varsity Soccer team has won its first two playoff games by beating Lapeer East on Oct. 22, and Stoney Creek on Oct. 24. Oxford began the playoffs with a bye in the first round, and went on […]

Fenton dominates Lady Cats on the court

The Lady Cagers took a hard 65-46 loss to the Fenton on Oct. 23. Coach Becky Graves said Fenton “just shot really well.” Denise Spratley led the way for the Wildcats with eight points and the most rebounds. She was supported by Ally Zonsius and Megan Stumph who each had shot two 3-pointers. The Wildcats […]

Capac on tap for Martian gridders in playoffs

Mission accomplished ? back to the postseason for the Goodrich football team. The Martians completed a turnaround from a 1-3 start, qualifying for the Division 5 state playoffs with a 35-13 win against visiting Yale Oct. 24. Goodrich (6-3), who missed the playoffs last season, won their last five games of the regular season to […]

One more hurdle to climb for Goodrich girls cross country

Goodrich’s girls cross country team will have a chance to prove they are the best in the state in Division 3. The Martians earned a decisive victory at the Division 3 regional meet Saturday, Oct. 25 at Willow Metro Park in New Boston, finishing with a total of 27 points. Williamston was a distant second, […]

BHS gridders look toward next year

The Brandon football team didn’t end their season the way they would have hoped. Host Lapeer East soundly defeated the Blackhawks 40-14 in their Oct. 24 contest, ending the Blackhawks? season at 2-7 overall and 1-5 in the Flint Metro League. For the seniors on this year’s Blackhawks, their career ended on a down note. […]

Brandon Township Recreation Briefs

‘Women’s Volleyball: Come and join the fun! Women’s Volleyball is a night out to play volleyball, meet new people and get some exercise. This is not a league, and no standings are kept. The program is Thursdays beginning Sept. 11 through Dec. 18 from 7-10 p.m. at Brandon Fletcher Intermediate School. The cost is $35 […]

GHS boys soccer ousted by Frankenmuth

A good season for the Goodrich boys soccer team ended against a tough opponent. Visiting Frankenmuth broke a 2-2 halftime deadlock and scored two goals to defeat the host Martians 4-2 in Division III district semifinal action Oct. 22. The Martians? season ended with a record of 9-3-4. Frankenmuth scored their third goal of the […]

Goodrich girls cagers gearing for home stretch in GAC

Despite a 53-37 loss to Grand Blanc Oct. 28, the Goodrich girls basketball squad is in good shape as the regular season winds down. The Martians are guaranteed at least a share of the Genesee Area Conference Red Division title, and still sport a strong 12-3 season record despite the loss. Host Grand Blanc outscored […]

Brandon girls harriers to test mettle at state meet

They may be young, but Brandon’s girls cross country team earned an opportunity to compete with the best in the state. The Blackhawks claimed a spot in the Nov. 1 state finals at Michigan International Speedway by finishing third at the Division 2 regional meet at Goodells County Park, west of Port Huron. Brandon, who […]

Hunter sees bright future for Brandon boys soccer team

Despite the Brandon soccer team’s 1-0 loss to Fenton in the district finals Oct. 25, Coach Nathan Hunter was not discouraged. Far from it. ‘It was a very positive game for us, and for the most part, we dominated the game,? he said. ‘We were very much in the game and could have won it. […]