By David Fleet Editor Detroit— A pending snowstorm on March 3 did not deter 896 boys and 224 girls from hitting the mats at Ford Field for the Michigan High School Athletic Association Individual State Wrestling Finals. The more than 1,100 competitors were seeking one of more than 70 wrestling state crowns over 14 weight […]
By David Fleet Editor Flint— On March 4 the Goodrich Girls Varsity Basketball team slipped past the Lake Fenton Blue Devils in a thrilling district championship game 54-53 at Flint Powers High School. It was the Martians first victory against the previously undefeated Blue Devils (23-1) this season following three defeats. “We made some shots that we […]
By David Fleet Editor Goodrich—On Monday night the Goodrich Area Schools Board of Education voted 7-0 to purchase three school buses for the district. Two 2019, with a capacity of 77 passengers gas-powered buses at a cost of $133,426 and one 2019, with a capacity of 77 passengers diesel powered bus at a cost of […]
By David Fleet Editor Goodrich — On Monday night the school board of trustees voted 7-0 to approve Davison-based Digital Age Technologies a bid for audio/visual systems upgrades for the district. The cost of the bid package is $394,908. “If all the equipment comes in on time, the new audio/visual will become functional by fall […]
By David Fleet Editor Kalamazoo — The Lowell Red Arrows won their 10th-consecutive Division 2 Sate Finals championship on Saturday with a 42-18 win over the Goodrich Martians at Wings Event Center, Kalamazoo. Goodrich reached Saturday afternoon by defeating Monroe Jefferson 44-22 and Plainwell 38-18 on Friday. In his 13th year as Head Coach, Ken […]
By David Fleet Editor Brandon Twp. — Tuesday Feb. 21, was Senior Night at Brandon High School, and the Lady Blackhawks made sure their three seniors went out in style, crushing Holly by the final score of 64-33. “Brandon dominated the Broncos in every aspect of the game, once again showing the improvement that has […]
By David Fleet Editor Waterford — On Wednesday, the Goodrich Varsity wrestling team claimed the MHSAA Division 2 team wrestling regional title at Waterford Kettering High School. Goodrich won its district by defeating Kearsley 66-7. In the regionals semifinals: Goodrich 55 – Waterford Kettering 21, In the finals Goodrich 42 – Lake Fenton 18. Goodrich […]
By David Fleet Editor Atlas Twp. — On Feb. 10, the Goodrich Girls Varsity Basketball team defeated Brandon 58-43 at Goodrich High School. BHS Jr. Riley Abney led all scorers with 30 points in the Blackhawk loss. GHS Riley Place tallied 16 points with 13 in the second half, along with 3 steals and 3 […]
By David Fleet Editor Atlas Twp. — On Feb. 10, the Goodrich Boys Varsity Basketball team edged out Brandon 71-70 in a Flint Metro League thriller during the Pink Out Coaches vs. Cancer game. GHS Jack Locey scored 35 points, Gavin Hart 19 and Caeden Rossell had 9 points. With the win Goodrich improved to […]
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer Brandon Twp.— During the Monday night special meeting, the Brandon Board of Education approved the issuance of a request for proposal to seek bids for custodial work. “It has been 12 years since we bid out our custodial services,” said Jan Ziesel, chief financial officer of the district. “Given that […]