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Gladwin’s Andrew Von Matt wards off a Clare defender during the Flying G’s 2-1 double overtime league championship victory.

Gladwin’s Andrew Von Matt wards off a Clare defender during the Flying G’s 2-1 double overtime league championship victory.

Flying G’s win league soccer crown in double OT

Scott Salowich
Wednesday, October 18, 2023
Even though Gladwin rolled through the first 15 games of the Northern Michigan Soccer League campaign without much trouble, capping off the league championship was anything but easy.
Gladwin’s girls’ cross country team tied host Meridian for the title at the Coach Cole Memorial Invitational Saturday.

Gladwin’s girls’ cross country team tied host Meridian for the title at the Coach Cole Memorial Invitational Saturday.

Gladwin girls tie for first at invitational

Scott Salowich
Wednesday, October 18, 2023
Records were made to be broken Saturday when the Gladwin girls’ cross country team tied host Meridian for the championship at the inaugural Coach Cole Memorial Invitational with 28 points. “The girls ran very well,” said Flying G’s coach Lauren Reynolds.
Gladwin’s (left to right) Elijah Christensen, Caleb Palmreuter, Ben Verellen, John Whitman and Myles Robinson enjoy an invitational victory at Meridian.

Gladwin’s (left to right) Elijah Christensen, Caleb Palmreuter, Ben Verellen, John Whitman and Myles Robinson enjoy an invitational victory at Meridian.

Gladwin, Beaverton win boys’ cross titles

Scott Salowich
Wednesday, October 18, 2023
Seeking some action during a two-week break in the schedule between Jack Pine Conference jamborees, the Gladwin boys’ cross country team headed to Meridian Saturday for the inaugural Coach Cole Memorial Invitational.
Pictured left to right: Breanna Aalderink, Olivia Evans, Vivian O’Callaghan, Estella Dicken, Arliena Grant, Klaire Thurlow, and Vada Povey.

Pictured left to right: Breanna Aalderink, Olivia Evans, Vivian O’Callaghan, Estella Dicken, Arliena Grant, Klaire Thurlow, and Vada Povey.

First place finishes for GIS/GJHS girls

News Staff
Wednesday, October 18, 2023
ROSCOMMON The Gladwin Junior High School (GJHS) girls cross country team finished first place Wednesday, October 11 at the Roscommon Bucks Invitational.
Gladwin’s Max Barz blocks Beaverton’s Nate Diamond to create running room for Ryan Quick during the Flying G’s junior varsity victory. BEAVERTON

Gladwin’s Max Barz blocks Beaverton’s Nate Diamond to create running room for Ryan Quick during the Flying G’s junior varsity victory. BEAVERTON

Gladwin beats Beavers in JV football showdown

Scott Salowich
Wednesday, October 18, 2023
After a scoreless first quarter, the scoreboard lit up the night as the Gladwin junior varsity football team ran off with a 40-18 victory over rival Beaverton. “It was a great game overall on both offense and defense,” said Flying G’s coach Justin Cherry.
Al Crawford Scotch Doubles Bowling Fundraiser Oct. 29

Al Crawford Scotch Doubles Bowling Fundraiser Oct. 29

Al Crawford Scotch Doubles Bowling Fundraiser Oct. 29

News Staff
Wednesday, October 18, 2023
The third Annual Al Crawford Scotch Doubles Bowling Fundraiser, to support the Gladwin Area Friends of the Theatre, will take place on Oct. 29 at Meadow Lanes, 430 W. 5th St. Sign up begins at 1 p.m., and bowling starts at 2 p.m. Cost will be $40.
Several of the medal winners in the elementary race on Saturday.

Several of the medal winners in the elementary race on Saturday.

GJHS/GIS place second at Meridian

Gladwin
Wednesday, October 18, 2023
The Gladwin Intermediate School (GIS) boys cross country team ran this past Saturday morning at Meridian. The boys finished 2nd as a team on the one-mile course and every single runner had a personal record (PR).
Karter Offenbecker ran for a touchdown to help the Beaverton junior varsity football team top visiting Harrison 22-0 last Thursday for the Beavers first win of the season.

Karter Offenbecker ran for a touchdown to help the Beaverton junior varsity football team top visiting Harrison 22-0 last Thursday for the Beavers first win of the season.

Beaverton junior varsity breaks into win column

Scott Salowich
Wednesday, October 11, 2023
BEAVERTON Defense wins championships. It also comes in handy when a team is shooting for its first victory of the season. The Beaverton junior varsity football team headed into Thursday’s home game against Harrison with an 0-5-1 record and pitched a shutout to crack the win column, 22-0.
Gladwin’s Trace Corlew breaks a tackle during Friday night’s homecoming battle with undefeated Pontiac Notre Dame Prep.

Gladwin’s Trace Corlew breaks a tackle during Friday night’s homecoming battle with undefeated Pontiac Notre Dame Prep.

Notre Dame Prep rains on Gladwin’s parade

Scott Salowich
Wednesday, October 11, 2023
GLADWIN College and high school football teams historically schedule weaker opponents for their homecoming games to guarantee a festive occasion. Gladwin went in another direction Friday night.
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