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Record-setting spectatorship highlights attendance report

Record-setting spectatorship highlights attendance report

Record-setting spectatorship highlights attendance report

EAST LANSINGAn overall attendance record in baseball and several more all-time bests for specific rounds of other sports’ postseason tournaments kept attendance at Michigan High School Athletic Association events near 1.4 million spectators for the third-straight school year in 2024-25.
Gladwin girls lose hoop opener

Gladwin girls lose hoop opener

Gladwin girls lose hoop opener

HARRISONThe first game of the season for the Gladwin girls’ basketball team wasn’t a win, but it wasn’t all bad, either.The Flying G’s tipped things off Thursday night at Harrison and dropped a 45-38 decision that went back-and-forth most of the way.
Gladwin boys and girls pin down titles in Grayling

Gladwin boys and girls pin down titles in Grayling

Gladwin boys and girls pin down titles in Grayling

GRAYLINGAweekend trip to Grayling paid major dividends for Gladwin’s boys’ and girls’ wrestling teams.“I guess you could say our wrestling family did a bit of OK over the weekend,” said Flying G’s coach Buddy Goldsworthy. “Everyone did a great job and I am very proud of all of them.
Gladwin’s Brody Verellen applies defensive pressure during last Wednesday’s season-opener at Meridian.

Gladwin’s Brody Verellen applies defensive pressure during last Wednesday’s season-opener at Meridian.

Gladwin bounces back for hoop victory

MIDLANDAtough loss on opening night led to better things the next time out for the Gladwin basketball team last week.The Flying G’s dropped a rather ragedy 65-61 decision at Meridian on Wednesday, but bounced back with an 84-72 victory at Bullock Creek Friday night.
Beaverton’s Ian Roberts takes the heat on the way to the hoop Friday night in a 74-43 victory over visiting Harrison.

Beaverton’s Ian Roberts takes the heat on the way to the hoop Friday night in a 74-43 victory over visiting Harrison.

Beavers win first two hoop games

BEAVERTONAt halftime of Friday night’s basketball game, the Beaverton pom pon squad performed a spirited routine to “We Got The Beat” by the Go-Go’s.At the end of the game, about all Harrison could say was, “We got beat.
Gladwin’s George Whittaker stretches out to try for a poke check during Saturday’s 6-5 victory over the visiting Genesee Generals.

Gladwin’s George Whittaker stretches out to try for a poke check during Saturday’s 6-5 victory over the visiting Genesee Generals.

Hockey team rallies for big victory

GLADWINTime was running out on the Gladwin hockey team Saturday afternoon.The Flying G’s were locked in a tough battle with the Genesee Generals and trailed 4-3 after giving up a goal with 9:55 left in the game.
Gladwin’s Kolten Greaves battles it out during last week’s dual meet with Petoskey. The freshman won the championship at 120 at Saturday’s Manton Invitational.

Gladwin’s Kolten Greaves battles it out during last week’s dual meet with Petoskey. The freshman won the championship at 120 at Saturday’s Manton Invitational.

Gladwin boys first, girls second at wrestling invite

MANTONThe first weekend wrestling excursion of the season was a blast for Gladwin. The girls’ team placed second on Friday and the boys’ team won it all on Saturday at the Manton Invitational.“It was a wonderful weekend,” said Flying G’s coach Buddy Goldsworthy.
Varsity Valorant players from Northwood University compete at the Field of Frames Fest at Dow Diamond, held Sept. 26-28, 2025, in Midland, Michigan.

Varsity Valorant players from Northwood University compete at the Field of Frames Fest at Dow Diamond, held Sept. 26-28, 2025, in Midland, Michigan.

Northwood Esports scores new national achievements

MIDLANDNorthwood University Esports is closing out the fall semester with multiple national achievements across several titles – including a first-ever national championship in Deadlock, a Top-4 national finish in Collegiate Rocket League, a professional League of Legends coaching contract, and...
The race took place on Nov. 29, 9:30 a.m., and began at Gladwin’s North Park.

The race took place on Nov. 29, 9:30 a.m., and began at Gladwin’s North Park.

First annual Turkey Trot 5K Walk/Run a success

GLADWINThanks to everyone who joined Hospice of Gladwin Area for their first annual Turkey Trot 5K Walk/ Run.They are grateful for your incredible support, energy, and dedication to their mission.