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State qualifying boys standing tall with the trophies they’ve collected throughout the season. From left to right Erik Roggow, Earl Esiline, Nick Wheeler, Logan Klein, Caleb Palmreuter.

State qualifying boys standing tall with the trophies they’ve collected throughout the season. From left to right Erik Roggow, Earl Esiline, Nick Wheeler, Logan Klein, Caleb Palmreuter.

Gladwin boys Track finish season strong at State Finals

GRAND RAPIDS The Gladwin boys track and field team is coming off of one of its most successful seasons, with everything culminating at the MHSAA individual state finals over the past weekend, held at Forest Hills Eastern School.
The Gladwin Flying G’s with their 2023 District winning trophy after Saturday’s victory over the Cadillac Vikings.

The Gladwin Flying G’s with their 2023 District winning trophy after Saturday’s victory over the Cadillac Vikings.

Gladwin baseball wins second District title in three years

KINGSLEY Last year, Gladwin’s baseball program had an earlier exit in the playoffs, losing to Clare in the first game. This season, however, is a different story for the Flying G’s, winning their second District title in three years.
Landon Love takes aim, looking to make contact with the ball. Landon posted a .426 batting average for the season, one of Beaverton’s best hitters for the year.

Landon Love takes aim, looking to make contact with the ball. Landon posted a .426 batting average for the season, one of Beaverton’s best hitters for the year.

Beaverton’s season done after loss to Standish

BEAVERTON One victory away. The Beaverton Beavers baseball team came one game away from a District title on Friday, losing 10-3 to the Standish-Sterling Panthers in the District Finals. Beaverton had an amazing season. Sure there were a few bumps throughout, but nothing that wasn’t to be expected.
Team picture of the 2023 Lady G’s with the Jack Pine trophy after winning their second consecutive conference title.

Team picture of the 2023 Lady G’s with the Jack Pine trophy after winning their second consecutive conference title.

Gladwin girls softball comes up one short of District title

BIG RAPIDS The girls softball season wrapped up over the weekend. The girls traveled to Big Rapids for the District playoffs, coming within one game of being crowned District champions. The day started with a 7-1 victory for the Flying G’s, defeating the Ogemaw Heights Falcons.
Special congratulations to Gladwin Flying G’s softball member Maddie Cantrell for hitting the first home run of her high school career.

Special congratulations to Gladwin Flying G’s softball member Maddie Cantrell for hitting the first home run of her high school career.

FIRST HOME RUN

FIRST HOME RUN
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Share your thoughts with the DNR at upcoming meetings

Share your thoughts with the DNR at upcoming meetings

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Beaverton girls softball finish season with loss to Harrison

STANDISH The Beaverton Beavers and Harrison Hornets girls softball teams met up in Standish Tuesday, May 30. The District playoff game featured a late game surge to give Harrison a 6-3 victory over the Beavers. Heading to the sixth inning both teams were locked in a 3-3 tie.
G’s baseball wins first Jack Pine title since 2004

G’s baseball wins first Jack Pine title since 2004

G’s baseball wins first Jack Pine title since 2004

GLADWIN The 2023 Flying G’s varsity baseball team were crowned the Jack Pine Conference champions last week, their second Jack Pine title in program history. The Flying G’s closed up their conference season hosting a doubleheader against the Clare Pioneers on Monday night, May 22.
Eight schools meet in Harrison for Jack Pine’s final track meet

Eight schools meet in Harrison for Jack Pine’s final track meet

Eight schools meet in Harrison for Jack Pine’s final track meet

HARRISON Harrison was the site for the 2023 Jack Pine Conference Meet held on Tuesday, May 23. All eight teams from the conference, including Beaverton and Gladwin, congregated at Harrison’s track for a long day of track and field events.