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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’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

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.
Gladwin hockey team splits two games at showcase

Gladwin hockey team splits two games at showcase

Gladwin hockey team splits two games at showcase

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.
New Gladwin coach Nick Taratuta instructs the troops during a time out in the middle of Thursday’s wild double overtime loss to Shepherd.

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

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.
Beaverton’s Myah Hubble leads the break as the Beavers open the season with a victory over Coleman.

Beaverton’s Myah Hubble leads the break as the Beavers open the season with a victory over Coleman.

Freshmen lift Beaverton girls to victory in hoop debut

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.
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’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

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.
A skier at Nub’s Nob in Harbor Springs, one of the 33 resorts that participate in a White Gold Card promotion.

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

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.

Co-Ed Volleyball back for 16th season

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

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

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

MIDLAND Northwood University is excited to announce a new leadership team to oversee Northwood Esports, the nation’s first collegiate esports dynasty.