Sports

First ever all girls MYWAY Duals State Championship

Lyle Danley
Wednesday, March 15, 2023
KALAMAZOO Often overlooked, are the lessons we can learn from engaging in activities such as sports. Wrestling is one such sport with hefty lesson if you dig deep enough. To be truly successful, one must learn to ‘embrace the grind’.
Defending champion Brent Sass, wearing bib No. 14, waves to the crowd during the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race’s ceremonial start in downtown Anchorage, Alaska, on Saturday, March 4, 2023. Sass withdrew from this year’s race, Saturday, March 11, 2023, citing concerns for his health. AP PHOTO/MARK THIESSEN

Defending champion Brent Sass, wearing bib No. 14, waves to the crowd during the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race’s ceremonial start in downtown Anchorage, Alaska, on Saturday, March 4, 2023. Sass withdrew from this year’s race, Saturday, March 11, 2023, citing concerns for his health. AP PHOTO/MARK THIESSEN

Defending champion leaves Iditarod race over health concerns

Mark Thiessen
Wednesday, March 15, 2023
ANCHORAGE, ALASKA (AP) Brent Sass, the defending Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race champion, withdrew from this year’s race on Saturday, March 11, citing concerns for his health. Sass scratched at the Eagle Island checkpoint, a statement from the Iditarod said.
The Lady Beavers after defeating Houghton Lake at the District Finals on Friday night. PHOTO PROVIDED BY MARTIN MICHAEL HODGE

The Lady Beavers after defeating Houghton Lake at the District Finals on Friday night. PHOTO PROVIDED BY MARTIN MICHAEL HODGE

Lady Beavers, District Champions after victory over Houghton Lake

Lyle Danley
Wednesday, March 8, 2023
After defeating the Harrison Hornets in the MHSAA Division 3 girls basketball playoff bracket, the lady Beavers traveled to Houghton Lake for the District Finals on Friday night. The Beavers overpowered the Houghton Lake Bobcats 42-33, winning their second District Title in three years.
Gladwin High School Boys Bowling Team 2023. Pictured in front row, left to right: Harvey Zelt, Brayden Phillips, JR Phillips; back row: Coach Hager, John Corlew, Logan Klein, Hunter McDowell, Brady Weston, Coach VanTiem. Not pictured is Coach Crawford. The Gladwin Team went on to the Quarter Finals, falling to Lansing Catholic by 23 points. Lansing Catholic won the MHSAA State Championship defeating Ogemaw Heights in the tournament. PHOTO BY LEON LANGRIDGE

Gladwin High School Boys Bowling Team 2023. Pictured in front row, left to right: Harvey Zelt, Brayden Phillips, JR Phillips; back row: Coach Hager, John Corlew, Logan Klein, Hunter McDowell, Brady Weston, Coach VanTiem. Not pictured is Coach Crawford. The Gladwin Team went on to the Quarter Finals, falling to Lansing Catholic by 23 points. Lansing Catholic won the MHSAA State Championship defeating Ogemaw Heights in the tournament. PHOTO BY LEON LANGRIDGE

Flying G’s bowling has continued success

Leon Langridge
Wednesday, March 8, 2023
Gladwin High School Boys Bowling Team worked all season and that work paid off big. The undefeated team made it to Division 3 Michigan High School Athletic Association Finals held at the Jax 60 Bowling Complex in Jackson, Michigan, on March 3-4.

Gladwin boys freshman basketball ends season with 17-1 record

Lyle Danley
Wednesday, March 8, 2023
GLADWIN The Gladwin Flying G’s boys freshman basketball team was in action last Tuesday night, February 28. The Flying G’s played host to the Bullock Creek Lancers, defeating their opponents 59-57. “It was a roller coaster of a game,” Bryan Randle, Gladwin coach, said after the game.
Gladwin’s Nick Wheeler shots from long distance as Ogemaw Heights defender Sawyer Dack tries to block.

Gladwin’s Nick Wheeler shots from long distance as Ogemaw Heights defender Sawyer Dack tries to block.

Down 13, Gladwin rallies in second half to win by 19

Lyle Danley
Wednesday, March 8, 2023
WEST BRANCH The playoffs kicked off Monday night for the Flying G’s boys basketball team. Traveling to West Branch to face off with the Ogemaw Heights Falcons, Gladwin found themselves down 13 points early in the third quarter. The game appeared over, momentum heavily favoring the Falcons.
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