Martians on a mission, dominate Trojans 48-6

By David Fleet dfleet@mihomepaper.com Atlas Twp. — Martian Max Macklem tallied the first touchdown and his teammates followed for 48 points en route to a 48-6 homecoming victory for the Goodrich Martians Varsity Football team over the Owosso Trojans on Sept. 27. Since dropping the season opener to Frankenmuth the Martians have now rolled out […]

Goodrich hires school nurse

By David Fleet dfleet@mihomepaper.com Goodrich—On Monday night the Goodrich School Board introduced Robin Rees as the new school district nurse. “Robin has a long background as a school nurse,” said Mike Baszler, district superintendent. “Our district is looking for that guidance. Modern day school nurses have a new understanding regarding plans that they can add […]

Goodrich Martians roll over Clio Mustangs 64-8

By David Fleet dfleet@mihomepaper.com Clio — It took the Goodrich Martians Varsity Football team about 13 minuets, 10 possessions and 16 plays, seven of those for touchdowns to stifle Flint Metro League foe Clio Mustangs 64-8. The Martians have tallied three wins after dropping the season opener to Frankenmuth. The ship appears to have been […]

Blackhawks fall to Blue Devils 28-20

By David Fleet dfleet@mihomepaper.com Brandon Twp. — Both teams appeared pretty even, but when it was all said and done, the Blue Devils scored the go-ahead TD in the fourth quarter on a one-yard scamper by Camden Fray to earn the 28-22 victory. The Blackhawks trailed 14-7 at half and tied the game in the […]

Blackhawks top Martians for County Line Cup

By David Fleet dfleet@mihomepaper.com Goodrich— On Sept. 18, the Brandon Boys Varsity Soccer team defeated Goodrich 2-0 to claim the County Line Cup. The tradition of the Brandon vs Goodrich trophy goes all the way back to 2010. “The boys wanted the Cup back badly, as nobody on the team had won it before,” said Head Coach […]

Blackhawk Cross Country competes at Flint Metro League Jamboree #2

By David Fleet dfleet@mihomepaper.com Atlas Twp.— On Sept., 25 the Brandon Cross Country teams traveled to Goodrich Middle School for the second Flint Metro League meet of the season. The Blackhawk Boys XC team improved on their first league performance by taking 10th out of the 12 teams. The Blackhawks were led by Nathen Brinker […]

Lady Martians XC tops at Flint Metro League Jamboree #2, boys second

By David Fleet dfleet@mihomepaper.com Atlas Twp. — On Sept. 25, the Goodrich Cross Country teams competed in the Flint Metro League Jamboree #2 at Goodrich Middle School. The Goodrich boys were up to the task finishing second of six teams in the STARS division behind Corunna, the league’s top team. The Martian boys were led […]

Martians route visiting Blue Devils 62-0

By David Fleet dfleet@mihomepaper.com Goodrich— The Goodrich Martians exploded for four touchdowns in the first quarter then adding three in the second quarter en route to a 62-0 take-down of the Lake Fenton Blue Devils at the home-opener. The Martians tallied 13 points in the second half holding the Blue Devils to just four first […]

Brandon Blackhawks Cross Country compete at the Holly Invitational

By David Fleet dfleet@mihomepaper.com Holly— On Sept. 14, the Brandon Cross Country teams traveled to the Springfield Oaks County Park for the Holly Cross Country Invitational. The Lady Blackhawks finished 11th out of 14 teams, led by BHS Ava Clark who was 29th overall and the only female medalist on the day. Clark was followed […]

Cavaliers ground Blackhawks in first league game

By David Fleet dfleet@mihomepaper.com Corunna —   On Sept. 13 the Brandon Blackhawks traveled to Corunna for the first Flint Metro League game of the season. The Blackhawks trailed at halftime 35-14 to a Cavaliers team who made a trip to Ford Field and the state championship game last fall. The Blackhawks tallied 413 yards […]