Soccer team sees highs and lows to open season

  • Freshman Kaiden Smith had a goal and an assist Monday when the Gladwin soccer team rolled to a 7-1 victory over visiting Shepherd.
    Freshman Kaiden Smith had a goal and an assist Monday when the Gladwin soccer team rolled to a 7-1 victory over visiting Shepherd.
  • Gladwin’s Marcus Wagnitz draws a bead on a bouncing ball during Monday’s victory over Shepherd in the home opener for the Flying G’s.
    Gladwin’s Marcus Wagnitz draws a bead on a bouncing ball during Monday’s victory over Shepherd in the home opener for the Flying G’s.

    GLADWIN

    If the rest of the season is anything like the first two games, the Gladwin soccer team is in for a wild ride this fall.

    The Flying G’s kicked things off at Tawas on Friday and their goose was cooked under a baking sun in a 7-2 loss.

    “We’re a young team and we made young team mistakes,” said Gladwin coach Dominic Lake. “For one thing, it was really hot and the kids let it get into their heads…