Sports
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GLADWINThe 9 a.m. Wednesday morning “Fellas” golf league at Lakeside Golf Course is welcoming new players. This is a great nine hole league with fun days, outings and no need to make up a round if you miss a week – just show up when you can play.It will run April 29 through Sept. 9, 2026.
Wednesday, May 6, 2026
Rylan Tabaszewski had hits galore for the Beaverton softball team when the Beavers took two out of three games at Waterford Mott over the weekend.
Beaverton softball team wins twice at Mott
Scott Salowich
WATERFORDAweekend road trip to Waterford Mott led to some bonding and a pair of victories for the Beaverton softball team.“Overall, it was a good weekend,” said Beavers coach Aaron Wentworth. “The girls had fun getting away and playing at a firstclass facility.
Wednesday, May 6, 2026
Gladwin’s Vivian Callaghan runs to a win in the 1600 meters during last Wednesday’s Jack Pine Conference event at Beaverton.
Price puts the shot for another record
Scott Salowich
SANFORDRecords are made to be broken and Gladwin’s Makenzie Price is up to the task.The senior broke her own school record in the shot put on Wednesday and then smashed it again Friday when she finished first at the 42nd Annual Nite Trax Invitational with a throw of 42’8”.
Wednesday, May 6, 2026
Gladwin’s Colton Pfenninger charges to the finish line at the end of the 400 relay at Wednesday’s meet at Beaverton.
Gladwin boys sweep JPC track meet at Beaverton
Scott Salowich
BEAVERTONAfter going 1-1 in all three Jack Pine Conference events to open the season, the Gladwin boys’ track team brought out the brooms Wednesday and swept up three wins to close out the dual meet portion of the schedule.
Wednesday, May 6, 2026
Beaverton gives Standish soccer scare
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STANDISHThe top team in the Jack Pine Conference got a scare from the Beaverton soccer team Thursday.Standish beat the Beavers 11-3 in their first meeting in early April and has not lost a conference game since.
Wednesday, May 6, 2026
Gladwin’s Elizabeth Mickler makes contact during Friday’s doubleheader with visiting Remus Chippewa Hills.
Gladwin softball team splits with Hornets
Scott Salowich
HARRISONThe basepaths were busy when the Gladwin softball team ran away with a wild 18-11 victory in the first game of a doubleheader at Harrison last Tuesday.Adree Ritchie led the offense with four hits in five trips with a double.Raegan McCartney and Alexis Farrow each had two hits.
Wednesday, May 6, 2026
Gladwin pitcher Karter Phillips delivers a strike during Friday’s doubleheader split with visiting Remus Chippewa Hills.
Gladwin baseball splits three twinbills
Scott Salowich
GLADWINSplits were it for the Gladwin baseball team in three doubleheaders.On Friday, the Flying G’s beat Remus Chippewa Hills 9-4 in the first game.Karter Phillips got the win, allowing seven hits and two earned runs in six innings of work. He rang up 10 strikeouts.
Wednesday, May 6, 2026
The Gladwin Junior High boys’ track team celebrates a successful trip to the Ithaca Relays last Thursday.
GJHS boys track compete at events
News Staff
GLADWINThe Gladwin Junior High boys track team (GJHS) came home with two wins on April 28, beating Surline 103 to 59, and they defeated Bullock Creek 99 to 63. There were several personal records set.
Wednesday, May 6, 2026
Gladwin Jr. High girls split JPC duals
Scott Salowich
MIDLANDThe Gladwin Junior High girls’ track team split two Jack Pine conference dual meets last week at Bullock Creek.The Flying G’s beat Surline 79-69, but lost to the home team 105-57.Breanna Aalderink won the 800 meters with Adalynn Lechner second and Jaidyn Quick third.
Wednesday, May 6, 2026
River Race of Two Cities registration now open for 2026
News Staff
GLADWINRegistration for the 2026 River Race of Two Cities is now open. The race is slated for May 23 ,9 a.m., at Gladwin City Park. Whether you may be a casual, amateur, or professional paddler, they’ve got you covered.This will be a 12.5 mile canoe/kayak marathon on the Cedar River!
Wednesday, April 29, 2026