Area business owners recognized for donations to Martian weight room

By David Fleet Editor Goodrich— Local athletes will soon have a strength and conditioning edge during competitions thanks to a generous donation to the school’s weight room. Earlier this year, Nicholas Burnett, owner of Genesee, Oakland and Lapeer counties-based Flatrock, Adult Foster Care & Behavioral Care, and Steve Blevins, president along with Jeff Blevins vice […]

Brandon 71-Kearsley 57

By David Fleet Editor Brandon Twp.— On Dec. 5 the Brandon Blackhawk Girls Varsity Basketball team opened the 2023-24 season with a 71-57 home win over the Kearsley Hornets. BHS Sr. #14 Riley Abney led the team in scoring with 36 points and 5 steals.  BHS Fr. #1 Ella Rizzo had a strong first game […]

First team D4 All State

By David Fleet Editor Lansing — Two seniors from the Goodrich Martians Varsity Football team and one Brandon Blackhawk were named all-state by the Michigan High School Football Coaches Association announced Nov. 27. There were 34 players on the Division 4 all-state team on offense, defense or as specialists. The Brandon Blackhawks were 5-5 during […]

Brandon 48-Durand 43

By David Fleet Editor Brandon Twp. — On Nov. 28 the Brandon Blackhawks Boys Varsity Basketball team opened the 2023-24 season with a non-league 48-43 win over the Durand Railroaders. “Drew Hickmott lead the team in scoring with 16 points and three steals while Tom Whalen had eight points and eight rebounds,” said Blackhawk Head […]

Goodrich scholar athletes signing

By David Fleet Editor Goodrich — On Nov. 16, five Goodrich High School Seniors signed letters of intent to play collegiate sports this fall. “Your dedication, hard work, and exceptional talents have not only elevated our sports programs but have also earned you the opportunity to continue your athletic journey at the next level,” said Rob […]

Goodrich Martians hold off Haslett Vikings for D4 Regional crown

By David Fleet Editor Goodrich —The Goodrich Martians Varsity Football team punched their ticket to the Michigan High School Athletic Association semifinals and hoisted their second consecutive Regional Trophy on Nov. 10 with a 24-17 win over the Haslett Vikings at Goodrich. The Martians are just one win away from playing in the Division 4 […]

Goodrich Martians edge Freeland Falcons 21-20 for D4 District crown

By David Fleet Editor Goodrich— The Goodrich Martians Varsity Football team ended the Freeland Falcons season with a 21-20 win to claim their second consecutive Division 4 District football crown in just two seasons. “We moved the ball well on the ground,” said Head Coach Tom Alward. “We were able to lose their defense up just a little for the throwing game.” The Martians […]

Lady Martians XC third at MHSAA state D2 finals

By David Fleet Editor Brooklyn —  Goodrich Girls Cross Country team completed a stellar season with a top three finish in Division 2 at the MHSAA State Meet at Brooklyn Mich on Nov. 4. On an overcast, dry 55 degree day the Lady Martians was third of 27 schools in the Lower Peninsula behind Otsego […]

Lady Martians State bound with Regional win

By David Fleet Editor Shepard — One meet to go. The 70 degree weather for Oct. 27, in the mid-Michigan Village of Shepard for the MHSAA Region 15 Cross Country Championship was rather unusual. The results for the 2023 Goodrich Girls Cross Country were not this season. Despite two-days of heavy rain the Shepard High […]

D4 Playoffs:Martians ground Blackhawks 35-6

By David Fleet Editor Goodrich — On Oct. 27, the Goodrich Martians Varsity football team would start slow by rally late in the second half to defeat the Brandon Blackhawks 35-6 in a Division 4 district semi-finals. “Hats off to Goodrich they are playing great ball right now,” said Blackhawk Head Coach Brad Zube. “The […]