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Dodgers announce full 2026 Loons coaching staff

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Wednesday, February 11, 2026
MIDLANDThe Great Lakes Loons, in conjunction with the nine-time World Series Champion Los Angeles Dodgers, are excited to announce the team’s 2026 coaching staff.Jair Fernandez will manage the Loons for a third straight season, and 2025 Loons hitting coach Kevin LaChance returns.
Gladwin’s Brayden Randle holds the ball high and looks for an open teammate while Beaverton’s Jace Mishler applies defensive pressure.

Gladwin’s Brayden Randle holds the ball high and looks for an open teammate while Beaverton’s Jace Mishler applies defensive pressure.

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Big second half keeps Butch in Gladwin’s hands

Scott Salowich
Wednesday, February 11, 2026
BEAVERTONButch, himself, didn’t make it to the gym last Tuesday night when the Beaverton boys’ basketball team hosted ancient rival Gladwin in the “Battle for Butch.”He is roughly 623 in dog years and spends his time preserved in a plastic case these days.
The Beaverton girls’ basketball team hosts the Cedar Cup after reclaiming the traveling trophy with a big win at Gladwin.

The Beaverton girls’ basketball team hosts the Cedar Cup after reclaiming the traveling trophy with a big win at Gladwin.

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Beaverton reclaims Cedar Cup with big win

Scott Salowich
Wednesday, February 11, 2026
GLADWINThe Cedar Cup was on the move Wednesday night after the Beaverton girls’ basketball team rolled to a 67-32 victory over rival Gladwin.The Flying G’s claimed the traveling trophy in the fall with a volleyball victory, but basketball is a different animal.
Gladwin girls rally for bowling victory

Gladwin girls rally for bowling victory

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Gladwin girls rally for bowling victory

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Wednesday, February 11, 2026
MIDLANDHeading into the Jack Pine Crossover Team Challenge Saturday at Valley Lanes, the Gladwin girls’ bowling team was alone atop the league standings in first place with just one loss all season.
Beaverton’s defending state champion Eli Roe battled his way to the championship at 175 at the Jack Pine Conference Tournament Saturday.

Beaverton’s defending state champion Eli Roe battled his way to the championship at 175 at the Jack Pine Conference Tournament Saturday.

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Gladwin pins down third at JPC mat tourney

Scott Salowich
Wednesday, February 11, 2026
STANDISHReaching the finals in six different weight classes helped the Gladwin wrestling team place third at the Jack Pine Conference Tournament Saturday.Nick Brasseur was the only individual champ, winning it all at 285 by pinning opponents from Shepherd, Meridian and then Bullock Creek.
Gladwin’s Braeden Guzman makes a sharp turn in pursuit of the puck during last week’s loss to the Tri-Valley Thunder.

Gladwin’s Braeden Guzman makes a sharp turn in pursuit of the puck during last week’s loss to the Tri-Valley Thunder.

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Thunder strikes late in win over hockey team

Scott Salowich
Wednesday, February 11, 2026
GLADWINTwo goals in the waning moments cost the Gladwin hockey team a 4-2 loss to the visiting Tri-Valley Thunder Wednesday night.
Ben Verellen takes it to the rim during Thursday night’s 64-60 victory at Ogemaw Heights, the 14th win in a row for the Flying G’s. PHOTO BY BETH ORR

Ben Verellen takes it to the rim during Thursday night’s 64-60 victory at Ogemaw Heights, the 14th win in a row for the Flying G’s. PHOTO BY BETH ORR

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Big rally keeps Gladwin basketball streak alive

Scott Salowich
Wednesday, February 4, 2026
WEST BRANCHIf it was easy to win 14 games in a row, everybody would be doing it.It’s hard.
Beaverton’s Ian Roberts angles toward the paint during Friday night’s overtime victory over Pinconning.

Beaverton’s Ian Roberts angles toward the paint during Friday night’s overtime victory over Pinconning.

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Beaverton boys cap off big night with OT win

Scott Salowich
Wednesday, February 4, 2026
BEAVERTONOn a Friday night when the girls’ varsity won its 11th game in a row and three blasts from the past were inducted into the Hall of Fame, the Beaverton boys’ basketball team just had to come through.
MHSAA council approves expansion of personal branding for student-athletes

MHSAA council approves expansion of personal branding for student-athletes

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MHSAA council approves expansion of personal branding for student-athletes

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Wednesday, February 4, 2026
EAST LANSINGThe Representative Council of the Michigan High School Athletic Association (MHSAA) has approved an expansion of personal branding activities (PBA) – also commonly referred to as Name-Image-Likeness (NIL) – allowing student-athletes at MHSAA member schools, effective immediately, to...
Clay Newman scored the inner in overtime Friday night when the Gladwin hockey team topped the visiting Lakeshore Badgers 6-5.

Clay Newman scored the inner in overtime Friday night when the Gladwin hockey team topped the visiting Lakeshore Badgers 6-5.

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Hockey team wins on home ice in OT

Scott Salowich
Wednesday, February 4, 2026
GLADWINHome ice was the place to be for the Gladwin hockey team last week.The Flying G’s played three games in three days and lost two of them on the road, but Friday night’s 6-5 overtime victory over the visiting Lakeshore Badgers was a big one.
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