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Taj Spencer accomplishes extraordinary goal

Taj Spencer accomplishes extraordinary goal

Taj Spencer accomplishes extraordinary goal

SHARRISON enior athlete Taj Spencer for the Beaverton Beavers set out to accomplish a lofty goal this season in Track and Field. His goal, to compete in each of the 17 events at least once over the course of the season.

Beaverton baseball advances in playoffs

MERIDIAN The Beaverton Beavers baseball season continues after defeating the Meridian Mustangs on Friday night. The game was Beaverton’s first of the MHSAA playoff season and their first victory in what they hope could be a great playoff run.
Visitors at state-designated swim beaches along the Great Lakes in Michigan state parks should be aware of double red flag warnings, which mean do not enter the water.

Visitors at state-designated swim beaches along the Great Lakes in Michigan state parks should be aware of double red flag warnings, which mean do not enter the water.

Double red flags mean don’t go in the water

LANSING To help boost awareness of changing conditions at Great Lakes beaches and save lives, double red warning flags are now in place at state-designated swim beaches along the Great Lakes in Michigan state parks.
Gladwin boys track place seventh at Team State

Gladwin boys track place seventh at Team State

Gladwin boys track place seventh at Team State

BERRIEN SPRINGS The Boys made the long trip down to Berrien Springs for the MITCA team state finals this past Friday. This was the Flying G’s first time attending the tournament in over a decade.
GJHS competed at B.C. Western

GJHS competed at B.C. Western

GJHS competed at B.C. Western

GLADWIN Monday night at Bay City Western the Gladwin Junior High Boys Track Team competed with a limited number of entries. The boys ran hard, while trying to save some energy, for their Tuesday Regional Meet at Brethren. Cruz Balcirak qualified for megastars in the 800 meter run.
Beaverton shortstop Reese Longstreth backs up second baseman Caiden Loar as Clare tries to steal second base.

Beaverton shortstop Reese Longstreth backs up second baseman Caiden Loar as Clare tries to steal second base.

Beaverton struggles in game one, but rolls past Clare in game two

BEAVERTON The Beaverton Beavers boys varsity baseball team was in action Thursday night hosting the Clare Pioneers. Beaverton took both games in the double further advancing their claim for the Jack Pine title.
Home runs on May 18 by Delaney Conley, her fourth of the year; Tessa Cameron, with her second; and Maelen Guzman, her first this year.

Home runs on May 18 by Delaney Conley, her fourth of the year; Tessa Cameron, with her second; and Maelen Guzman, her first this year.

Seven games over the course of five days for Lady G’s softball

SHEPHERD Gladwin girls softball had a busy week, playing games on Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday. The Lady G’s finished the week adding four wins to their season record while taking three losses.
Lizzie Haines sprinting to the finish during the May 12 Legends Meet in Gladwin. Haines qualified for State Finals on Friday night in both the 100 and 300-meter hurdles.

Lizzie Haines sprinting to the finish during the May 12 Legends Meet in Gladwin. Haines qualified for State Finals on Friday night in both the 100 and 300-meter hurdles.

Lady G’s Track sends five to State after qualifying Friday night

SHEPHERD Five ladies are heading to Grand Rapids for the Flying G’s on June 3 for the MHSAA Division 2 State Finals after qualifying Friday night. Gladwin and 14 other schools gathered at the track in Shepherd this past Friday, taking part in Region 11’s Track and Field State Qualifying Meet.
The Gladwin Boys Track and Field team with their freshly won 2023 MHSAA Regional Trophy.

The Gladwin Boys Track and Field team with their freshly won 2023 MHSAA Regional Trophy.

Gladwin Boys Track wins first Regional Title since 2001

HARRISON This was yet another great week for the boys track and field program. First, the boys made the short trip to Harrison on Monday for the ninth and tenth grade meet. No team score was kept but Gladwin would dominate many of the events. Andrew Von Matt finished sixth in the long jump.