By David Fleet Editor Goodrich — Just to qualify, FIRST Robotics teams in 59 countries competed in a full winter season of difficult competition and finished in the top tier of squads in regional and statewide battles. On April 19-22, the fierce team competition which included 621 student robotics teams converged at the George R. Brown Convention Center in Houston for the FIRST Robotics World Championship. Among the Texas-bound teams […]
By David Fleet Editor Brandon Twp. — Last week nine boats set out on a two lap tour of the Brandon swimming pool. Only three returned. Duct tape, cardboard and a swimming pool were part of the 16th annual cardboard race boat physics project that was all about staying dry and staying afloat. Brandon High […]
By David Fleet Editor Brandon Twp. — On April 24, the Brandon Blackhawks and Goodrich Martians Varsity Baseball teams took their rivalry to the diamond and split a doubleheader at Brandon. In the first game, GHS Jordan Conn was the only Goodrich player to get a hit but the Martians were able to capitalize on […]
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer Brandon Twp. — During the regular meeting of the Brandon Board of Education, Brandon High School Principal Dan Stevens gave a presentation on the high school’s implementation of restorative practices as a possible alternative to traditional disciplinary measures. “A few weeks ago, I had a student come into my office. […]
By David Fleet Editor Ovid-Elsie — On April 15, the Martian Varsity Baseball team traveled to Ovid-Elsie and swept a double header. In game one the Martians won 13-1 and 10-5 in the nightcap. The highlight of the day was Carson Raether hitting for the cycle. “A cycle is very rare in high school baseball,” […]
By David Fleet Editor Goodrich — On Monday, Roberts made good on a promise to dye his beard pink if GHS Senior Evelyn Edendburn and purple if GHS Freshman Kyleigh Randall placed in the USA Powerlifting High School National Championship on March 29-30. Both lifters delivered with Edendburn taking second in varsity at 220 pounds […]
By Matt Mackinder Clarkston News Goodrich— The Lake Fenton/Goodrich boys varsity lacrosse team has played well in its first three games of the 2022 season, but has just an 0-3 record thus far. The team opened the season April 8 with an 11-7 loss to Saginaw Heritage before dropping a tight 9-8 game to Davison […]
By David Fleet Editor Goodrich — The Martians and More Martians are Houston bound. On Monday night the Goodrich School Board OK’d the out of state travel of the robotics team for the FIRST World Championship in Houston April 19-24. The event is at the 1.2 million square-feet George R. Brown Convention Center. Down the […]
By David Fleet Editor Brandon Twp. — It’s been six years but Truck Town Thunder are on their way back to the World Championship. On April 8 and 9 Brandon High School robotics team, Truck Town Thunder, traveled to Saginaw Valley State University to compete at the Michigan State Championships. After a long day of […]
By David Fleet Editor Myrtle Beach S.C. — On March 29-30, high school athletes from all across the country, including Goodrich traveled to the Grand Strand for the USA Powerlifting High School Nationals competition. The competition features 700 athletes that compete in heavy lifting squats, bench press, and deadlift. The athlete that lifts the most […]
