Blackhawks, Martians tangle to draw in twin bill

Brandon and Goodrich’s baseball teams proved to be evenly matched when they competed in an April 27 twin bill at Brandon. The host Blackhawks pulled out a 4-3 win in the bottom of the ninth in the opener, but the Martians rebounded for a 3-1 win in the nightcap. Brandon’s record is now 11-6 overall […]

Waybrant, Ruppert sign letters of intent

Despite the fact they’ll be in opposite sides of the state, Lauhnna Waybrant and Matt Ruppert will have one thing in common next year. The two Brandon High School seniors will continue their athletic careers at the college level, each signing letters of intent at a ceremony April 27 at Brandon High School. Waybrant will […]

Brandon netters score decisive win against Lapeer West, 7-1

The Blackhawks scored a decisive 7-1 win against Lapeer West in Flint Metro League action April 22. Brandon took three of four singles matches and swept all four doubles matches to secure the win. In singles action, Jeremiah DeJose defeated Adam Zdroik at #1 singles 6-0, 6-1; Jeremy Anger defeated Kenny Marion at #2 singles […]

Mayberry, Misek excel for Martian netters in recent matches

Despite losing a pair of close matchups, the Goodrich boys tennis team has established a couple of anchors at the top of its lineup. The Martians dropped a 5-3 contest against host Clio in an April 27 meet. Mark Mayberry, at #1 singles, and Nick Misek, at #2 singles, each won their respective match for […]

Brandon Township Recreation Briefs

‘Horseback Riding, Ages 7 to Adult: Learn to be around horses. Come and learn the fine art of English Horseback Riding at Fox Lake Hunt Club. Each class teaches basic riding, grooming information, anatomy of the horse, and various parts of the saddle and bridle. Long pants must be worn, and hard-soled shoes with heels […]

Blackhawks earn fifth at county tourney; Kwiatkowski second

Brandon’s girls golf team held their own against their fellow Oakland County golfers April 26. The Blackhawks placed sixth out of 17 teams at the county’s Division II meet at Pontiac Municipal Golf Course, finishing with a score of 392. Birmingham Seaholm won the meet (341), while Oxford took runner-up (366) and Waterford Kettering third […]

Homecoming turns sour for Bescoe, Martian softball team

Goodrich varsity softball coach Rick Bescoe’s first game back at Brandon as the Martians? coach did not go the way the team hoped. The Martians fell victim to a five-run first inning at the hands of the Blackhawks, who earned a 5-3 win in their April 27 contest. Bescoe, formerly an assistant to Brandon varsity […]

Bond, Doan lead Brandon girls track at SVSU meet

Despite Brandon finishing in the lower half of teams at the Saginaw Valley State Division 2 girls meet April 23, a couple Blackhawks provided some highlights. The Blackhawks finished sixth out of nine teams at the meet, finishing with 68 points. Chippewa Hills finished first with 129 points, while Linden was second with 97 and […]

Goodrich girls kickers pour on the goals in rout of Hemlock

Despite the windy weather conditions, the Goodrich girls soccer team had a field day against visiting Hemlock April 26. Six different Martians scored goals in their 9-1 rout of the Huskies. The win improved Goodrich’s season mark to 6-2 overall and 4-1 in Genesee Area Conference play. Amanda Bishop, Meredith Mayberry and Amber Beard tallied […]

Week At A Glance

Brandon Varsity Sports 5-3 Girls Soccer vs. Holly (A) 6:30 p.m. 5-4 Baseball vs. Groves (H) 4:30 p.m. 5-5 Girls Soccer vs. Lapeer West (H) 6:30 p.m. Boys Tennis vs. Atherton (H) 4 p.m. Coed Track vs. Fenton/Holly (H) 4 p.m. Girls Golf ? Imlay City Invite (A) 9 a.m. 5-6 Baseball vs. Holly (A) […]