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Michigan’s ranking for high school sports participation outpaces national population

Michigan’s ranking for high school sports participation outpaces national population

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Michigan’s ranking for high school sports participation outpaces national population

News Staff
Wednesday, September 9, 2026
EAST LANSINGMichigan enjoyed the sixth-highest boys participation in high school sports nationally in 2025-26, moving up one spot in that ranking, and maintained its girls and overall rankings of eighth as well – continuing to outpace where it ranks nationally for population of schoolaged children...
Gladwin’s Bronson Bigham looks for running room during Gladwin’s loss to Spring Lake Thursday night.

Gladwin’s Bronson Bigham looks for running room during Gladwin’s loss to Spring Lake Thursday night.

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Gladwin drops home opener to Spring Lake

Scott Salowich
Wednesday, September 9, 2026
GLADWINSpring Lake caused Gladwin’s defense to spring a few leaks Thursday night and spoiled the home opener for the Flying G’s with a 43-6 victory.
Beaverton quarterback Jace Mishler gets ready to deliver a pass during Thursday night’s loss to visiting Saginaw Michigan Lutheran Seminary.

Beaverton quarterback Jace Mishler gets ready to deliver a pass during Thursday night’s loss to visiting Saginaw Michigan Lutheran Seminary.

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Beaverton battles in loss to MLS

Scott Salowich
Wednesday, September 9, 2026
BEAVERTONThe last time the Beaverton football team saw Saginaw Michigan Lutheran Seminary, the Cardinals put a Week 2 40-8 beating on the 2025 Beavers.This year’s rematch was Thursday night at Beaverton and the home team put up a much different kind of fight in a 27-12 loss.
Gladwin’s Ryder Johnson takes on the defense in front of the net during Thursday’s victory over Ithaca.

Gladwin’s Ryder Johnson takes on the defense in front of the net during Thursday’s victory over Ithaca.

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Gladwin holds on for soccer victory

Scott Salowich
Wednesday, September 9, 2026
GLADWINDramatic victories are memorable, but sometimes they contain a little too much drama.That’s what happened Thursday when the Gladwin soccer team beat visiting Ithaca 6-5.
Myles Robinson led Gladwin with a seventh-place finish Friday at the Oiler XC Invitational in Mount Pleasant.

Myles Robinson led Gladwin with a seventh-place finish Friday at the Oiler XC Invitational in Mount Pleasant.

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Gladwin boys third at Oiler Invitational

Scott Salowich
Wednesday, September 9, 2026
MOUNT PLEASANTPlacing two runners in the top 10 helped the Gladwin boys’ cross country team claim third place Friday at the Oiler XC Invitational.Pewamo-Westphalia put three runners in the top five to earn the team title with 53 points.
Vivian O’Callaghan placed 10th Saturday at the Oiler XC Invitational in Mount Pleasant to lead the pack for Gladwin.

Vivian O’Callaghan placed 10th Saturday at the Oiler XC Invitational in Mount Pleasant to lead the pack for Gladwin.

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Gladwin girls run second at invite

Scott Salowich
Wednesday, September 9, 2026
MOUNT PLEASANTThe race was for second place Friday at the Oiler XC Invitational and the Gladwin girls’ cross country team won it.Pewamo-Westphalia ran away with the championship in the seven-team White Division, placing five runners in the top seven spots to finish with just 19 points.
BEAVERS GET FIRST JV FOOTBALL VICTORY

BEAVERS GET FIRST JV FOOTBALL VICTORY

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BEAVERS GET FIRST JV FOOTBALL VICTORY

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Wednesday, September 9, 2026
Beaverton junior varsity football coach Will Gaudard fires up the troops during the season-opener. The Beavers tied that game with Evart 0-0 and went on to beat host Midland Michigan Lutheran Seminary 24-16 last Wednesday.
Crawford Family Bowling Fundraiser

Crawford Family Bowling Fundraiser

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Crawford Family Bowling Fundraiser

News Staff
Wednesday, September 9, 2026
GLADWIN COUNTYThe sixth annual Crawford Family Bowling Fundraiser will take place on Oct. 11 at Meadow Lanes located at 430 W. 5th Street in Gladwin. Sign in begins at 12 p.m., warmups, 12:45 p.m., and the bowling starts at 1 p.m.
CEDAR CUP ON THE LINE TONIGHT

CEDAR CUP ON THE LINE TONIGHT

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CEDAR CUP ON THE LINE TONIGHT

News Staff
Wednesday, September 9, 2026
The Battle for the Cedar Cup will be renewed this evening when Rylan Tabaszewski and Beaverton host rival Gladwin and Molly Meier. The Flying G’s won last year’s volleyball match, but the Beavers currently possess the Cup, thanks to a victory on the basketball court this past season.
GLADWIN JV STILL SEEKING FIRST WIN

GLADWIN JV STILL SEEKING FIRST WIN

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GLADWIN JV STILL SEEKING FIRST WIN

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Wednesday, September 9, 2026
Michael Bigham, Jackson Fritz and Laine Hart lead a gang tackle during the Gladwin junior varsity football team’s home opener Thursday against Spring Lake. The Flying G’s fell to 0-2 on the season with a 41-6 loss to the Lakers and will host Standish tomorrow to open Jack Pine Conference play.
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