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

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…