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Carson Hindman and the Gladwin boys’ bowling team rolled to wins over Shepherd and Clare last week to remain undefeated in the Jack Pine Conference.

Carson Hindman and the Gladwin boys’ bowling team rolled to wins over Shepherd and Clare last week to remain undefeated in the Jack Pine Conference.

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Gladwin bowlers alone atop Jack Pine Conference

Scott Salowich
Wednesday, January 21, 2026
STANDISHWith both the girls’ and boys’ teams atop the standings with undefeated records, Gladwin is along on top of the Jack Pine Conference bowling charts.On Saturday, the Flying G’s were in Standish to take on Clare.
Pictured in row one: Storm Gallagher, Jordyn Schultz, Brielle McKinnon, Annmarie Green, and Riley Banfield; row two: Jesse Higgins, Hunter Thompson, Collin Foster, Kona Crump, and Akiera Corrigan; row three: Evan Lease, Michael Castle, Lana Dickerson, Austin Marshall, Gabrielle Fick, and Willow Govitz; row four: Sophie Alers Rivera, Elizabeth Whitfield, Brooklyn Zemko, Teona Naceva, Adam Cameron, and Blaine Allsop.

Pictured in row one: Storm Gallagher, Jordyn Schultz, Brielle McKinnon, Annmarie Green, and Riley Banfield; row two: Jesse Higgins, Hunter Thompson, Collin Foster, Kona Crump, and Akiera Corrigan; row three: Evan Lease, Michael Castle, Lana Dickerson, Austin Marshall, Gabrielle Fick, and Willow Govitz; row four: Sophie Alers Rivera, Elizabeth Whitfield, Brooklyn Zemko, Teona Naceva, Adam Cameron, and Blaine Allsop.

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CTE Students of the Marking Period announced

News Staff
Wednesday, January 21, 2026
CLAREThe Clare-Gladwin Regional Education Service District’s Career & Technical Education (CTE) program proudly acknowledges and congratulates the exceptional students who have been named “Students of the Marking Period” for the second period.
Kolten Greaves won the championship at 113 to help the Gladwin wrestling team place third at the Mio Thunderbolt Invitational Saturday.

Kolten Greaves won the championship at 113 to help the Gladwin wrestling team place third at the Mio Thunderbolt Invitational Saturday.

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Gladwin, Beaverton have two champs each at Mio wrestling invite

Scott Salowich
Wednesday, January 21, 2026
MIOTwo champions and another finalist helped the Gladwin wrestling team place third Saturday at the Mio Thunderbolt Invitational.The gold medals came from both ends of the weight class spectrum.
Brody Verellen scored 20 points Friday night in Gladwin’s victory at Standish, which snapped a long losing streak to the Panthers.

Brody Verellen scored 20 points Friday night in Gladwin’s victory at Standish, which snapped a long losing streak to the Panthers.

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Gladwin boys knock off Standish

News Staff
Wednesday, January 14, 2026
STANDISHLast year, the Gladwin boys’ basketball team put together a 21-5 record and three of those losses were at the hands of Standish.
Beaverton’s Santi Panella looks for an open teammate during last week’s victory over visiting St. Louis.

Beaverton’s Santi Panella looks for an open teammate during last week’s victory over visiting St. Louis.

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Beaverton boys win four games in eight nights

Scott Salowich
Wednesday, January 14, 2026
BEAVERTONPlaying four games in eight nights to open 2026 was no easy task for the Beaverton boys’ basketball team, but the Beavers made it through the grueling stretch without a loss.
Traedence Moore had a 4-1 record Saturday to help Gladwin win the championship at the Grayling Team Tournament.

Traedence Moore had a 4-1 record Saturday to help Gladwin win the championship at the Grayling Team Tournament.

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Flying G’s wrestle to team tourney title

Scott Salowich
Wednesday, January 14, 2026
GRAYLINGAperfect 5-0 record lifted Gladwin to the championship at the Grayling Team Tournament Saturday.The Flying G’s dominated all comers, winning the closest dual meet by 26 points.Gladwin beat Sault Ste.
Gladwin’s Caden McKeever gets the puck out of the zone Saturday when the Flying G’s beat visiting Manistique to snap a three-game losing streak.

Gladwin’s Caden McKeever gets the puck out of the zone Saturday when the Flying G’s beat visiting Manistique to snap a three-game losing streak.

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Hockey team snaps three-game skid

Scott Salowich
Wednesday, January 14, 2026
GLADWINAthree-game losing streak came to a sudden stop Saturday afternoon when the Gladwin hockey team skated to a convincing 6-2 victory over visiting Manistique.“We had definitely been in a slump, so it was good to rebound like that,” said Gladwin coach Guy Soulliere.
Fernandez returns as Loons Manager for 2026 season

Fernandez returns as Loons Manager for 2026 season

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Fernandez returns as Loons Manager for 2026 season

News Staff
Wednesday, January 14, 2026
MIDLANDThe Great Lakes Loons, in conjunction with the Los Angeles Dodgers, have named Jair Fernandez as their manager for the 2026 season. Fernandez will manage Great Lakes for the third straight season.
Gladwin’s Laura Elorriaga surveys the defense during last weeks loss to visiting Shepherd.

Gladwin’s Laura Elorriaga surveys the defense during last weeks loss to visiting Shepherd.

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Gladwin girls fall to Standish

Scott Salowich
Wednesday, January 14, 2026
STANDISHHeading to Standish looking for the first win of the season proved to be a wrong turn for the Gladwin girls’ basketball team Friday.
Beaverton’s Myah Hubble turns on the jets and blows by the defense on her way to the basket during last week’s victory over St. Louis.

Beaverton’s Myah Hubble turns on the jets and blows by the defense on her way to the basket during last week’s victory over St. Louis.

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Beaverton girls keep on winning

Scott Salowich
Wednesday, January 14, 2026
BEAVERTONThere were two minor concerns facing the Beaverton girls’ basketball team last Tuesday night when the Beavers returned from Christmas Break with a home game against St. Louis.
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