Smith, Bishop help Goodrich kickers earn shutouts

Even gloomy weather couldn’t stop the Goodrich soccer team from dominating Lake Fenton. Under the threat of dark skies May 14, the host Martians shut out the Blue Devils 3-0, improving to 7-4-1 overall and 7-2-1 in Genesee Area Conference play. Hayley Smith, Amanda Bishop, and Meredith Mayberry each scored goals for the Martians, and […]

Brandon softball makes it to title game of invite

The Brandon softball team had a successful weekend at the Tawas Invitational May 15, going 2-1 before being no-hit in the championship game, losing to Hemlock 6-0. The Blackhawks advanced to the title game by defeating Ogemaw Heights 7-1 and Arenac 7-0. Jill Perry struck out 22 and allowed only four hits in winning the […]

Brandon golfers drop league match against Oxford

Despite the best efforts of sophomore Laura Kwiatkowski, the Brandon girls golf team came up short against neighboring Oxford. The host Blackhawks dropped a 197-208 matchup against the Wildcats May 17 at Goodrich Country Club. The loss dropped Brandon’s record to 4-4 overall and 2-3 in Flint Metro League action. Kwiatkowski earned medalist honors as […]

Brandon boys track remains winless in Flint Metro action

It’s been a rough Flint Metro League season for the Brandon boys track team. In a May 17 league meet at Lapeer East, the Blackhawks dropped both their matchups, falling to Linden 101-36 and Lapeer East 86-51. With the losses, the Blackhawks remain winless in the league at 0-6. Their overall record is 12-26. Brandon’s […]

Martian boys, girls track dominates invite

It was a sunny day, literally and figuratively, for the Goodrich track program. The host Martians decisively won both the boys and girls divisions of the Goodrich Invitational Friday, May 7. The girls team finished with 131.5 points, while the boys team tallied 127. Brandon’s track teams also did well for themselves, particularly the girls […]

Martian boys, girls track dominates invite

It was a sunny day, literally and figuratively, for the Goodrich track program. The host Martians decisively won both the boys and girls divisions of the Goodrich Invitational Friday, May 7. The girls team finished with 131.5 points, while the boys team tallied 127. Brandon’s track teams also did well for themselves, particularly the girls […]

Panthers sweep Blackhawks to take charge of league

Lapeer West’s baseball team headed into Brandon and proved they are the team to beat in the Flint Metro League. In a doubleheader that took two days to complete, the visiting Panthers swept the Blackhawks, taking the opener 7-1 and the nightcap 4-3. The Panthers remained undefeated in the league at 6-0, while Brandon fell […]

Brandon boys netters capture second in league tournament

The Brandon boys tennis team tried their utmost to win the Flint Metro League tournament May 11 at Fenton. However, the Blackhawks ran into a juggernaut in the form of the Holly Bronchos. Holly won the tournament with 22 points, beating out the second-place Blackhawks, who finished with 15 points. Fenton and Lapeer East tied […]

Back: Effort not there for Blackhawk kickers

Brandon’s May 7 game against visiting Fenton came down to a matter of desire. Coach Greg Back said the Tigers showed a lot more of that quality than his Blackhawks team did that game, and the end result was a 9-2 Fenton victory, leaving the Blackhawks at 1-6-4 overall and 0-3-3 in Flint Metro League […]

Blackhawk golfers at .500 in league action

Brandon’s girls golf team experienced a mixed bag of results in recent action. The Blackhawks dropped to .500 in Flint Metro League play with a 205-225 loss to Linden May 10 at the Spring Meadows Country Club (par 36). Brandon’s record is now 4-2 overall in dual meets and 2-2 in league competition. The Blackhawks? […]