By David Fleet Editor Goodrich —On Nov. 8, voters in the Goodrich Area Schools district will be asked to consider a 1 mill sinking fund tax levy. If approved, this levy will create a fund, over a period of 10 years, to provide for additional improvements and repairs of school facilities. A sinking fund is […]
By David Fleet Editor Portland — On Oct. 6, the Goodrich Boys Varsity Tennis team won their first outright regional championship at Portland following six previous trips to the state finals as a second place qualifier. Head Coach Roger Conn said the Martians had six flight finalists with three outright flight champions. “The boys performed extremely […]
By David Fleet Editor Owosso — On Sept. 23, the Brandon Blackhawks won a key road game by defeating Owosso 49-8. The offense displayed a balanced attack with 240 yards in the air and 228 yards rushing for 528 total yards. Blackhawks are 4-1 heading into the brawl with Goodrich at homecoming. BHS Soph. Lance […]
By David Fleet Editor Brandon — A big win for the Martians at Brandon retaining the County Line Cup. On Sept. 19 Martians defeated the Blackhawks 6-1 behind goals from Caeden Rossell (5), and Ben Ashley. Assists from Conner Rhodes (2), Brady Mikels (2), and Peyton Mullane. Player of the Game, voted by his peers, […]
By David Fleet Editor Brandon Twp.— The Ortonville VFW Post 582 Honor Guard presented the colors for the national anthem at the Sept. 16 Brandon Football game. The annual “Salute to Service — Military, Veterans and 1st Responders tribute” honored Eric Overall, first responders, police officers, firefighters, military and veterans. The Blackhawks improved to 3-1 […]
By David Fleet Editor Brandon Twp. —On Sept. 9, Lake Fenton came back from a first quarter touchdown deficit and handed the Blackhawks their first loss of the season 30-14. “Hats off to Lake Fenton for a game well played,” said Coach Brad Zube. The Blackhawks rolled up 365 total yards, with BHS Soph. QB, […]
By David Fleet Editor Brandon Twp.—The Brandon Blackhawks rolled up 563 yards of offensive scoring early and often en route to a 61-22 win over Flint Southwestern on Sept. 1 at Blackhawk stadium. Eight different Blackhawks combined for 248 yards on 15 receptions. Led by BHS Senior Drew Hickmott with 4 receptions for 97 yards […]
By David Fleet Editor Midland — The Goodrich Girls Golf team finished in second in the Frank Altimore Invite at Midland Curie west golf course with a team score of 343. Traverse City Central was champions with a team score of 337. “Good solid finish against some quality Division one schools,” said Lloyd Walters, GHS […]
By David Fleet Editor Brandon — On Aug. 25, the Brandon Blackhawks traveled to Elmer Engel Stadium home to Bay City Central and opened the 2022 season with a 49-35 road win. BHS Soph. QB Lance Briolat connected on 9 of 12 passes for 119 yards and 1 TD. Rushing, BHS Sr, Landin Zull rushed […]
By David Fleet Editor Goodrich — With the new school year are new updated security devices. District superintendent Wayne Wright said in addition to new Schlage brand locks installed on classroom doors in district buildings last year a second security device will be operational when students return to class on Sept. 6. “New Nightlocks will be on all district classroom doors,” […]