Goodrich-Evan Huizenga does not let soccer season end in the village. As coordinator of Goodrich’s Open Soccer, Goodrich native Huizenga provides a time and a place for community players to keep the ball rolling during summer months. ‘I wanted open soccer to build the interest of soccer in the community, and it definitely has,? said […]
Greg Kovas has no problem picking up after Tiger Woods. A busboy at Warwick Hills Country Club, Kovas works around professional golfers throughout the week of the Buick Open. ‘The pros tip really well,? said Kovas, 21, of Goodrich. ‘Last year, Tiger Woods gave me 20 bucks? Kovas is one of many area residents who […]
Mike Walter spends more time looking for his discs than throwing them when he plays disc golf. ‘It takes a couple of hours to play 18 holes,? said Walter, 22. ‘But most of the time is spent in the bushes, searching.? Disc golf is a growing sport in which round discs are thrown toward a […]
Goodrich soccer received league honors on June 11. First Team All-League was awarded to senior, Cassie Shepherd unanimously, junior, Jolynn Zirnhelt, senior, Arielle Robinson unanimously, senior Heather Cardneau, and senior Brittany Beard. Second Team All-League was awarded to sophomore, Olivia Glowacki and sophomore, Lindsay Bergquist. Honorable Mention All-League was awarded to freshman, Kristi Garr. The […]
Brandon Township’s ‘Build a Park? club is working to develop the recreation fields and play areas in Brandon Township. A single donation of $100 is all that is necessary to become a member. Donating families will be acknowledged on a structure to be placed near the park’s main entrance. Checks should be payable to the […]
Professional soccer player Joshua Black will be organizing a week-long soccer camp in Brandon. Black is a resident of Brandon and plays for the Windsor/Detroit Borderstars. The camp will be from July 23-27, 9 a.m.-noon each day at the Brandon Fletcher Intermediate Soccer Fields. Boys and girls, ages 5-12 are welcome. Registration deadline is Friday, […]
Sign ups are now open at the Brandon Community Education Center for summer tennis camps. Camps are open for girls grades 6-12. Camps are held June 25-28 and July 23-26. Varsity caliber players looking to compete in single matches will meet from 7-9 a.m. From 9-11 a.m. camps are for any level of experience. Space […]
The fifth annual Goodrich Hockey Golf Outing will take place at 9 a.m. on July 28 at the Goodrich Country Club, 10080 Hegel Road. The cost will be $70 per player and $280 per team. Cost includes the golf, the cart, a lunch and a door prize. All proceeds will go to the Goodrich Hockey […]
Kristy Spann recalls, as kindergartner, dreaming of teaching someday. ‘I would fill out those books that ask ‘What do you want to be when you grow up?? and I always wrote ? I want to be a teacher,?? said Spann, 37, a Clarkston resident. ‘The one exception was fourth grade. I wanted to be a […]
Goodrich- Dirt bikes and tractors littered Goodrich High School’s lawn on Friday, June 1. Following tradition, Goodrich seniors arrived at school on unusual forms of transportation in honor of their last day. ‘Seniors have been doing this for 20 years or more,? said Al Martus, retired assistant principal. Mike Ellis, high school assistant principal, stood […]