Sports
Scott Salowich
GRAYLING
Gladwin wrestler Tricia Pyrzewski brought home a medal and a milestone from a tournament in Grayling this past weekend.
The senior pinned her way through her weight class to win the championship and racked up her 100th career victory along the way.
Wednesday, December 20, 2023
No peace on earth for visiting dogs and cats
News Staff
DEAR PAW’S CORNER: My aunt and uncle insist on bringing their toy poodle, Frank, to the family gathering at my house this Christmas. The trouble is that my cat, Maximilian, cannot stand any dog. Especially Frank. Last year, Maxi chased Frank all around the house and scratched his snout pretty badly.
Wednesday, December 20, 2023
Gladwin boys’ hoop team falls to Clare, Meridian
Scott Salowich
GLADWIN
Senior center Dalton Peters rolled an ankle in the first quarter of the Gladwin boys’ basketball team’s battle with visiting Clare Friday night and didn’t return to the court.
Wednesday, December 20, 2023
Gladwin’s Matthew Lechner kicks it outside during last Wednesday night’s victory over Remus Chippewa Hills.
Gladwin boys struggle to score in first road game at Shepherd
Scott Salowich
GLADWIN
Scoring points wasn’t much of a problem as the Gladwin boys’ basketball team opened the season with three consecutive wins on its home court.
Wednesday, December 13, 2023
Beaverton’s Layk Woodruff goes between the legs with the dribble as he looks for an open teammate during the Beavers victory over Coleman Friday night.
Beaverton boys’ hoop team rebounds with two big wins
Scott Salowich
BEAVERTON
Two big wins helped ease the pain for the Beaverton boys’ basketball team last week.
The fun began on Wednesday night with a 54-18 romp over visiting Tawas.
Wednesday, December 13, 2023
Gladwin hockey team splits two games at showcase
News Staff
MOUNT PLEASANT
By opening its inaugural season with three wins and a tie, the Gladwin hockey team went a long way toward proving it is ready for prime time.
The Flying G’s have not yet proven to be matinee idols.
Wednesday, December 13, 2023
New Gladwin coach Nick Taratuta instructs the troops during a time out in the middle of Thursday’s wild double overtime loss to Shepherd.
Gladwin girls make new coach’s first week an adventure
Scott Salowich
GLADWIN
Nick Taratuta began his varsity coaching career with a pair of games last week and the Gladwin girls’ basketball team certainly made them memorable.
The action began on Dec. 5 with a 55-18 victory over visiting Ogemaw Heights.
Wednesday, December 13, 2023
Freshmen lift Beaverton girls to victory in hoop debut
Scott Salowich
BEAVERTON
Afresh new season tipped off for the Beaverton girls’ basketball team on Dec. 5 and the fresh faces in the lineup led the way to a 37-27 victory over visiting Coleman.
“Our freshmen took care of us,” said Beavers coach Jason Hubble.
Wednesday, December 13, 2023
Gladwin’s Lorcan Keatley applies a headlock during a recent match. The Flying G’s swept a tri-meet at Evart to open the season last week.
Gladwin wrestlers pin down victories to open the season
Scott Salowich
EVART
Two big wins at a tri-meet in Evart on Thursday got the Gladwin wrestling team’s season off to a hot start.
Roscommon won a district title last year and was first up for the Flying G’s.
Two straight pins put the Bucks ahead 12-0, but Gladwin took charge from that point on and won 60-18.
Wednesday, December 13, 2023
A skier at Nub’s Nob in Harbor Springs, one of the 33 resorts that participate in a White Gold Card promotion.
Michigan snowsports organization promotes outdoor recreation
Stephanie Rauhe
LANSING
For outdoor recreation enthusiasts, the colder weather heralds the arrival of snow sports.
One of the more popular winter recreation sports is skiing, with over two million skiers visiting Michigan slopes every year, according to Pure Michigan, the state’s tourism and information agency.
Wednesday, December 13, 2023