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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

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

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

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

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

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

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.
Pictured is Beaverton coach Roy Johnston leading the team in 2017.

Pictured is Beaverton coach Roy Johnston leading the team in 2017.

Coach Roy hard at work to keep the wins coming at Beaverton

BEAVERTON Over 800 career wins and 50 years as Beaverton’s boys’ basketball coach are astonishing achievements of the past for Roy Johnston, but you don’t get anywhere in coaching by looking backward.
Beaverton taking on county rival Gladwin last January 2023.

Beaverton taking on county rival Gladwin last January 2023.

Beaverton girls’ hoop team ready to open fire

BEAVERTON The big shooters have arrived. The Beaverton girls’ basketball team opens the season Tuesday at home against Coleman and the Beavers do not plan to be shy about putting it up. “We’re going to shoot the heck out of it,” said Beavers coach Jason Hubble.
Northwood Esports

Northwood Esports

Northwood Esports wins Collegiate Rocket League national title

MIDLAND Northwood Esports has won the Collegiate Rocket League National Championship. “Northwood Esports – America’s first collegiate esports dynasty – continues to dominate the competition,” stated Coach Jacob Jacob. “What a run for the team – we are so proud of these students.