Sports

Lady G’s drop two against Garber in varsity softball action

ESSEXVILLE Gladwin’s varsity softball record falls to 5-6 after dropping two games to the Essexville Garber Dukes on Thursday night. The doubleheader took place on Garber’s home turf, defeating the Flying G’s in both games with final scores of 9-4 and 4-2.
Lead off batter Lucas Mead steps up to the plate to kick off the game for the Flying G’s.

Lead off batter Lucas Mead steps up to the plate to kick off the game for the Flying G’s.

Despite consecutive losses to Garber, Lucas Mead continues to shine at the plate this season

GLADWIN Lucas Mead’s batting average this season has eclipsed .600 for the second time after finishing a perfect 6-for-6 at the plate Thursday night. Despite the slugger’s excellent performance, the Flying G’s fell to the Essexville Garber Dukes, sustaining damage to their strong standing record.

GHGC leagues to meet in May

GLADWIN The following leagues will meet at Gladwin Heights Golf Course: ■ Wednesday Morning Golf League, Wednesday, May 3, 9 a.m. ■ Hy Moore Golf League, Thursday, May 4, 9 a.m. Anyone interested in playing is welcome to attend.
Beaverton’s Al Pahl delivers the game’s opening pitch.

Beaverton’s Al Pahl delivers the game’s opening pitch.

Dow Diamond Showdown

MIDLAND The seats of Midland’s Dow Diamond, baseball stadium to MLB’s (Major League Baseball) minor league affiliation the Great Lake Loons, were painted in blue and red Tuesday night as the Flying G’s of Gladwin outdueled the Beavers of Beaverton 8-2 in varsity baseball action.

Beaverton Varsity Softball split doubleheader to Coleman

COLEMAN The Beaverton Beavers varsity softball team traveled to Coleman on April 10. The Beavers split the doubleheader, losing the first game to the Coleman Comets while winning the second. The Comets shutout Beaverton in the night’s first of two games, defeating the Beavers by a score of 10-0.
Beaverton Spring Sports Schedules

Beaverton Spring Sports Schedules

Beaverton Spring Sports Schedules

V Baseball • 4/20 @Beal City, 4 p.m. • 4/22, Beaverton Tourney, 10 a.m. • 4/24, vs. Mt. P Sacred Heart, 4 p.m. • 4/27 @Farwell, 4 p.m. JV Baseball • 4/24 @Mt. P Sacred Heart, 4 p.m. • 4/27 vs. Farwell, 4 p.m. • 5/2 @Shepherd, 4 p.m. V Softball • 4/20 @Beal City, 4 p.m.
Gladwin Spring Sports Schedules

Gladwin Spring Sports Schedules

Gladwin Spring Sports Schedules

V Baseball • 4/20 vs. Garber HS, 4 p.m. • 4/24 vs. Rudyard, 4 p.m. • 4/27 vs. Harrison, 4 p.m. • 5/2 vs. Clare, 4 p.m. JV Baseball • 4/20 vs. Garber HS, 4 p.m. • 4/27 @ Harrison, 4 p.m. • 5/2 @Clare, 4 p.m. Golf • 4/20 vs. open, Sugar Springs • 4/24 vs. McBain, 4 p.m.
Gladwin takes a swing at the ball.

Gladwin takes a swing at the ball.

Gladwin JV Baseball shutdown the Beavers at Dow Diamond

MIDLAND Dow Diamond, in Midland, opened their doors Tuesday afternoon, April 11, for the Beaverton Beavers and the Gladwin Flying G’s baseball programs. The two JV squads kicked off the event, followed by the varsity squads squaring off. The Gladwin JV boys defeated Beaverton by a score of 13-0.
High in the air, Gladwin looks to vault over the pole without knocking it over. Inset photo, Gladwin closely follows Houghton Lake as they compete in hurdle competition.

High in the air, Gladwin looks to vault over the pole without knocking it over. Inset photo, Gladwin closely follows Houghton Lake as they compete in hurdle competition.

Gladwin Track and Field shines in several events during Wednesday’s season opener

GLADWIN The Flying G’s opened their Track and Field season last Wednesday, hosting their Gladwin Frozen Feet invite. Seven schools joined Gladwin on the track, participating across 17 events. Field events kicked off at 4 p.m. while the tracking events waited until 5 p.m. to begin.