Sports

Co-Ed Volleyball back for 16th season

News Staff
Wednesday, December 13, 2023
BEAVERTON The 16th season of Co-Ed Volleyball at the Beaverton Church of the Nazarene, 540 Lang Rd., begins on Thursday, January 4. The games will start at 6:30 p.m., 7:15 p.m., 8 p.m., and 8:45 p.m.
In the middle of the first game of his 50th season at the helm of the Beaverton boys’ basketball team, Beavers coach Roy Johnston makes a point to senior point guard Layk Woodruff. Beaverton beat Coleman 41-25.

In the middle of the first game of his 50th season at the helm of the Beaverton boys’ basketball team, Beavers coach Roy Johnston makes a point to senior point guard Layk Woodruff. Beaverton beat Coleman 41-25.

Beaverton Coach Roy’s 50th season begins with a victory over Coleman

Scott Salowich
Tuesday, December 5, 2023
BEAVERTON Year 50 of the Roy Johnston Era as head coach of the Beaverton boys’ basketball team tipped off Nov. 28 and the state’s all-time winningest coach chalked up another one as the Beavers topped visiting Coleman 41-25. “For as young as we are, we did alright,” said Johnston.
Flying G’s erupt for big victory over Harrison

Flying G’s erupt for big victory over Harrison

Flying G’s erupt for big victory over Harrison

Scott Salowich
Tuesday, December 5, 2023
GLADWIN It took a minute, well eight minutes to be precise, for the Gladwin boys’ basketball team to find its bearings Friday night when Harrison came to town to open Jack Pine Conference play. After that, wow.
Pictured from left to right: Aden Frosch and Jacob S. Jacob.

Pictured from left to right: Aden Frosch and Jacob S. Jacob.

Coach Jacob to usher Esports into new era

News Staff
Tuesday, December 5, 2023
MIDLAND Northwood University is excited to announce a new leadership team to oversee Northwood Esports, the nation’s first collegiate esports dynasty.
Sophomore goalie Preston Willert guards the cage for his first varsity victory during the Gladwin hockey team’s 4-2 victory over Jackson United Friday night.

Sophomore goalie Preston Willert guards the cage for his first varsity victory during the Gladwin hockey team’s 4-2 victory over Jackson United Friday night.

Gladwin hockey team makes a point with victory over Jackson

Scott Salowich
Tuesday, December 5, 2023
GLADWIN It’s only natural for a brand new varsity hockey team to wonder exactly where it stands in the early stages of the season. Yes, Gladwin made its debut with a 9-0 romp over Manistee, but that team only had seven skaters in the lineup.
In Zone 3, including Bay, Isabella, Mecosta, Midland, Muskegon, Newaygo and Oceana counties, you can use all legal firearms. If you are hunting in the limited firearm deer zone, you must follow equipment requirements for that zone.

In Zone 3, including Bay, Isabella, Mecosta, Midland, Muskegon, Newaygo and Oceana counties, you can use all legal firearms. If you are hunting in the limited firearm deer zone, you must follow equipment requirements for that zone.

DNR reminds hunters of legal firearms for muzzleloader season

News Staff
Tuesday, December 5, 2023
LANSING The 2023 muzzleloader season began today and ends at the close of shooting hours on Sunday, Dec. 10. When heading out to enjoy your season, remember that legal equipment and other regulations vary based on where you are hunting.
Members of the clay target shooting team at Mid Michigan College. MID MICHIGAN COLLEGE

Members of the clay target shooting team at Mid Michigan College. MID MICHIGAN COLLEGE

Community colleges revive sports programs

Kelsey Lester
Tuesday, December 5, 2023
LANSING The revival of community college sports in Michigan is underway as more schools reinvigorate their programs. Mid Michigan College is among them and plans to build a gym and baseballsoftball field at its campus in Harrison.
JPC bowling season opens with splits

JPC bowling season opens with splits

JPC bowling season opens with splits

News Staff
Tuesday, December 5, 2023
CLARE The Jack Pine Conference bowling season opened Saturday at Gateway Lanes in Clare and, perhaps predictably, there were splits. Beaverton’s girls’ team won its match, while the boys’ team lost. Gladwin’s boys’ team won and the girls’ team lost.
Gladwin’s Jhace Massey takes it to the rim during a game last season. The senior returns to the lineup for the Flying G’s this year.

Gladwin’s Jhace Massey takes it to the rim during a game last season. The senior returns to the lineup for the Flying G’s this year.

Gladwin boys to tip off season with a new look

Scott Salowich
Tuesday, November 28, 2023
GLADWIN And now for something completely different. Big changes have taken place for the Gladwin boys’ basketball team, which will host Houghton Lake this evening in the first game of the 2023-24 campaign.
Beaverton drives deep through the Gladwin defense opening up a scoring chance.

Beaverton drives deep through the Gladwin defense opening up a scoring chance.

Gladwin girls top Beavers in 7th grade hoop battle

Scott Salowich
Tuesday, November 28, 2023
BEAVERTON Aback-and-forth game ended with Gladwin on top Nov. 20 when the Flying G’s seventh grade girls’ basketball team beat host Beaverton 24-20. The Beavers came out firing and ran up a 10-5 lead in the first quarter.
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