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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
By David Fleet dfleet@mihomepaper.com East Lansing— On Sept. 13 the Martian Cross Country teams competed in the 43rd annual Spartan Invitational at Forest Acres East golf course. “The race is primarily run on the fairways which can be tricky with hills and valleys, wet spots and occasional mud,” said Head Coach Al Warden. “The large […]
By David Fleet dfleet@mihomepaper.com Brandon Twp. — On Sept. 6 the Brandon Blackhawks defeated the Detroit Denby Tars 19-14 in a non-league match-up on Salute to Military, Police Officers and First Responders night. “The win was a great effort by both teams,” said Head Coach Brad Zube. The Blackhawks improve to 2-0 on the season […]
By David Fleet dfleet@mihomepaper.com Corunna — On Sept. 4 the Goodrich Cross Country teams traveled to Corunna for the first of three Flint Metro League meets. Both Martian Girls and Boys teams won the 12-team meet. GHS Junior Vincent Pattison topped the 89 varsity athletes with a time of 16:07. “Vincent continues to run very […]
By David Troppens Tri-County Times Linden — The Linden varsity football team probably can’t wait to get Goodrich off its schedule as soon as possible. Minus the 2020 COVID shortened season, the Eagles have played their second week contest of the season against the Martians and have four straight times, only scoring double-digits in those […]
By David Fleet dfleet@mihomepaper.com Brandon Twp. — Down 30 points in the second half Bay City John Glenn Bobcats almost completed the comeback of the century. On Aug. 27 the Brandon Blackhawks opened the 2024 football season with a wild win 43-40 over Bay City John Glenn on a humid late August night. “This was a […]
By David Fleet dfleet@mihomepaper.com Brandon Twp.— On Aug. 28 the Avondale Yellowjackets defeated the Brandon Blackhawks 3-1 in volleyball. “We fell in four games with close points,” said Head Coach Tarynn Mineger. “There were five players on the court for most of the night that were playing their first ever varsity match so we were […]
By David Fleet dfleet@mihomepaper.com Harrison Twp.— The Ortonville Brandon Cross Country teams traveled to Lake St. Clair Metro Park for their second invite of the year. “Both teams competed tough against mostly D1 schools,” said Blackhawk Head Coach Wes Diener. The weather was hot and humid on a late summer evening.” The Blackhawk boys were […]