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G’s baseball wins first Jack Pine title since 2004

G’s baseball wins first Jack Pine title since 2004

G’s baseball wins first Jack Pine title since 2004

GLADWIN The 2023 Flying G’s varsity baseball team were crowned the Jack Pine Conference champions last week, their second Jack Pine title in program history. The Flying G’s closed up their conference season hosting a doubleheader against the Clare Pioneers on Monday night, May 22.
Eight schools meet in Harrison for Jack Pine’s final track meet

Eight schools meet in Harrison for Jack Pine’s final track meet

Eight schools meet in Harrison for Jack Pine’s final track meet

HARRISON Harrison was the site for the 2023 Jack Pine Conference Meet held on Tuesday, May 23. All eight teams from the conference, including Beaverton and Gladwin, congregated at Harrison’s track for a long day of track and field events.
Taj Spencer accomplishes extraordinary goal

Taj Spencer accomplishes extraordinary goal

Taj Spencer accomplishes extraordinary goal

SHARRISON enior athlete Taj Spencer for the Beaverton Beavers set out to accomplish a lofty goal this season in Track and Field. His goal, to compete in each of the 17 events at least once over the course of the season.

Beaverton baseball advances in playoffs

MERIDIAN The Beaverton Beavers baseball season continues after defeating the Meridian Mustangs on Friday night. The game was Beaverton’s first of the MHSAA playoff season and their first victory in what they hope could be a great playoff run.
Visitors at state-designated swim beaches along the Great Lakes in Michigan state parks should be aware of double red flag warnings, which mean do not enter the water.

Visitors at state-designated swim beaches along the Great Lakes in Michigan state parks should be aware of double red flag warnings, which mean do not enter the water.

Double red flags mean don’t go in the water

LANSING To help boost awareness of changing conditions at Great Lakes beaches and save lives, double red warning flags are now in place at state-designated swim beaches along the Great Lakes in Michigan state parks.
Gladwin boys track place seventh at Team State

Gladwin boys track place seventh at Team State

Gladwin boys track place seventh at Team State

BERRIEN SPRINGS The Boys made the long trip down to Berrien Springs for the MITCA team state finals this past Friday. This was the Flying G’s first time attending the tournament in over a decade.
GJHS competed at B.C. Western

GJHS competed at B.C. Western

GJHS competed at B.C. Western

GLADWIN Monday night at Bay City Western the Gladwin Junior High Boys Track Team competed with a limited number of entries. The boys ran hard, while trying to save some energy, for their Tuesday Regional Meet at Brethren. Cruz Balcirak qualified for megastars in the 800 meter run.
Beaverton shortstop Reese Longstreth backs up second baseman Caiden Loar as Clare tries to steal second base.

Beaverton shortstop Reese Longstreth backs up second baseman Caiden Loar as Clare tries to steal second base.

Beaverton struggles in game one, but rolls past Clare in game two

BEAVERTON The Beaverton Beavers boys varsity baseball team was in action Thursday night hosting the Clare Pioneers. Beaverton took both games in the double further advancing their claim for the Jack Pine title.
Home runs on May 18 by Delaney Conley, her fourth of the year; Tessa Cameron, with her second; and Maelen Guzman, her first this year.

Home runs on May 18 by Delaney Conley, her fourth of the year; Tessa Cameron, with her second; and Maelen Guzman, her first this year.

Seven games over the course of five days for Lady G’s softball

SHEPHERD Gladwin girls softball had a busy week, playing games on Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday. The Lady G’s finished the week adding four wins to their season record while taking three losses.