By David Fleet Editor Saginaw — On Dec. 16, Goodrich High School students competed in various aspects of marketing at the District 1 DECA Conference at Saginaw Valley State University. DECA or the Distributive Education Club of America, energize students for college and career readiness with a focus on business growth and development skills. Goodrich […]
By Matt Mackinder Special to the Citizen Grand Blanc — The Goodrich boys bowling match Dec. 15 against Clio at Grand Blanc Lanes was one that anybody in attendance witnessed won’t soon forget. After the two Baker games, where multiple bowlers combine to bowl one game, and two individual games, the Martians and Mustangs finished […]
By David Fleet Editor Goodrich — On Dec. 9, the Goodrich Martians jumped out to a 27- 2 lead over the visiting Clio Mustangs in the first quarter then coasted to a 90-31 Flint Metro League win. Leading the way for the Martians was #32 Parker LePla with 21 points, #5 Jack Locey, 15 points […]
By David Fleet Editor Brandon Twp.— In a Flint Metro League crossover game Tuesday night, the Brandon Lady Blackhawks defeated Kearsley by the final score of 48-35. After a sluggish start in the second of back-to-back games to start the week, the Blackhawks outscored their opponents 29-7 in the second and third quarters to pull […]
By David Fleet Editor Brandon Twp. —On Dec. 5, Mike Stewart debuted as the Brandon High School Varsity Boys Basketball Coach in the home opener against Flint Metro League Conference foe Fenton. “I’m excited about being the head coach at Brandon High School,” said Stewart. Stewart has been the varsity basketball coach at both Lake […]
By David Fleet Editor Goodrich— On Nov. 28, Goodrich Senior Macy Polasek, was recognized as Martian Athlete of the Month. Polasek, 17, was a diver on the Warhawks Girls Swim team, a combination of Goodrich and Brandon swimmers. Polasek, who competes on the 1 meter springboard, was a state qualifier in 2020 and 2022; Flint […]
By David Fleet Editor Brandon Twp.— Fenton 66-53. On Nov. 5, the Blackhawks opened the 2022-23 season at home with a 66-53 loss to the Fenton Tigers. BHS Sr. Guard #5 Joey Norris led the way for the Blackhawks with 12 points, BHS Jr. Guard #32 Drew Hickmott 9, and BHS Jr. Guard #30 Brody […]
By David Fleet Editor Brandon Twp. — Brandon girls varsity basketball team opened up their 2022 season with a come from behind 50-44 victory over the Almont Raiders on Tuesday night at Brandon. The Hawks got off to a fast start in front of the home crowd surging to an 11-6 lead after one quarter, […]
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer Brandon Twp.— During the regular Monday Night meeting, Brian Smilnak, project architect for the Brandon Schools bond, provided an update to the board of education. The three project packages will be going out for bid on Dec. 5, then will come back to the committee for review after the holidays, […]
By David Fleet Editor Rochester — One win to go. The Goodrich Martians (12-1) defeated the Riverview Pirates (12-1) 51-26 in the Division 4 semifinal game on Nov. 19 at Rochester High School, punching their ticket to the schools first state football finals on Nov. 25. At 7:30, the Martians will take on Grand Rapids […]