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Gladwin’s Ben Verellen fights his way to a third-place finish at last week’s Jack Pine Conference jamboree at Pine River Golf Club in Standish. He went on to run second at an invitational Saturday.

Gladwin’s Ben Verellen fights his way to a third-place finish at last week’s Jack Pine Conference jamboree at Pine River Golf Club in Standish. He went on to run second at an invitational Saturday.

Verellen runs second to lead Gladwin boys at invite

Scott Salowich
Wednesday, September 24, 2025
CADILLACAfter finishing behind both Shepherd and Clare at the first Jack Pine Division jamboree of the season last Wednesday at Pine River Golf Course in Standish, the Gladwin boys’ cross country team moved up in the world Saturday at the Veterans Serving Veterans Invitational in Cadillac.
Beaverton’s Mitchell Malmo tries to split two Harrison defenders during Thursday’s junior varsity victory for the Beavers.

Beaverton’s Mitchell Malmo tries to split two Harrison defenders during Thursday’s junior varsity victory for the Beavers.

Beavers post JV shutout

Scott Salowich
Wednesday, September 24, 2025
BEAVERTONAn impressive 28-0 victory over Harrison lifted the Beaverton junior varsity football team’s record to 3-1 Thursday night.The Beavers took the opening kickoff and took control of the game, marching right down the field and scoring on a 15-yard touchdown run by Colton Miller.
Alanis Povey competes at last week’s Jack Pine Conference jamboree. Povey was one of many Gladwin runners to post a season-best time Saturday at the Veterans Serving Veterans Invitational.

Alanis Povey competes at last week’s Jack Pine Conference jamboree. Povey was one of many Gladwin runners to post a season-best time Saturday at the Veterans Serving Veterans Invitational.

Gladwin girls run well at invitational

Scott Salowich
Wednesday, September 24, 2025
CADILLACThe conditions were just right and the Gladwin girls’ cross country team took full advantage with a strong performance at the Veterans Serving Veterans Invitational Saturday in Cadillac.
The Gladwin volleyball team celebrates with Coach Tony Wetmore after delivering his 200th career victory last Wednesday by sweeping visiting Standish.

The Gladwin volleyball team celebrates with Coach Tony Wetmore after delivering his 200th career victory last Wednesday by sweeping visiting Standish.

Wetmore reaches 200 wins with Gladwin sweep

Scott Salowich
Wednesday, September 24, 2025
GLADWINNepotism and a really short list of requirements each played a role in Tony Wetmore landing his first coaching gig.Wetmore was in his final year at Saginaw Valley State University and his high school alma mater needed a freshman volleyball coach.
Gladwin’s Leo Orvis and Hunter Wooster wrap up Clare ball-carrier Dalton Kruskamp during Thursday night’s junior varsity contest.

Gladwin’s Leo Orvis and Hunter Wooster wrap up Clare ball-carrier Dalton Kruskamp during Thursday night’s junior varsity contest.

JV football team on the improve

Scott Salowich
Wednesday, September 24, 2025
GLADWINWith the game tied 6-6 and the third quarter winding down, the Gladwin junior varsity football team was on the march Thursday night against Clare.A penalty and a tackle for loss pushed the Flying G’s back and they wound up turning the ball over on downs at the Pioneers 23yard line.
Beavers rally for volley victory

Beavers rally for volley victory

Beavers rally for volley victory

Scott Salowich
Wednesday, September 24, 2025
HARRISONComing back from the brink evened the Beaverton volleyball team’s Jack Pine Conference record at 1-1 last Wednesday as the Beavers rallied for a wild 13-25, 24-26, 25-13, 25-16, 15-7 victory at Harrison.Trinity Danielak led the comeback with 11 kills, 13 digs and two 2 aces.
Standish-Sterling had a shot at wrapping up the first victory of the season, but visiting Bullock Creek took the game into overtime and won it 20-13.

Standish-Sterling had a shot at wrapping up the first victory of the season, but visiting Bullock Creek took the game into overtime and won it 20-13.

SSC football team falls in overtime

Scott Salowich
Wednesday, September 24, 2025
STANDISHProgress was made Friday night when the Standish-Sterling football team pushed visiting Bullock Creek to overtime, but the Panthers are still looking for their first victory after a 20-13 loss.“We got a lot closer than we were the past two weeks,” said SSC coach Marty Malcolm.
PRESENTATION MADE

PRESENTATION MADE

PRESENTATION MADE

News Staff
Wednesday, September 24, 2025
Make-A-Wish gentleman (BJ) was made an honorary captain before the Standish-Sterling and Bullock Creek game. The team presented him with a helmet and jersey.

Fireworks go off in Ogemaw’s big win

Scott Salowich
Wednesday, September 24, 2025
WEST BRANCHBig plays were going off like fireworks Friday night when the Ogemaw Heights football team beat visiting Shepherd 49-14.Corie Kanitz lit the fuse. He ran for a 59-yard touchdown on the second play to begin the game and returned a kickoff 90 yards to end it.
Chloe Johnson, Vada Povey, and Izzy Hurst with their medals from the Grayling Invitational.

Chloe Johnson, Vada Povey, and Izzy Hurst with their medals from the Grayling Invitational.

GJHS runners compete at first Jack Pine Jamboree

News Staff
Wednesday, September 24, 2025
GLADWINThe Gladwin Junior High School (GJHS) crosscountry teams traveled to Standish Wednesday, Sept. 17, to run in the first Jackpine Conference Jamboree.
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