Sports

Gladwin sending ten to boys’ state meet

BY SCOTT SALOWICH GLADWINAgroup of 10 athletes will represent the Gladwin boys’ track team Saturday at the MHSAA Divsion 2 Finals at Hamilton.Trace Corlew qualified in the long jump with his school record breaking leap of 22’6” earlier in the season.
The bunt sign is on for Gladwin batter Addison Tyslicki during last week’s doubleheader sweep at the hands of visiting St. Louis.

The bunt sign is on for Gladwin batter Addison Tyslicki during last week’s doubleheader sweep at the hands of visiting St. Louis.

Gladwin swept twice in softball

GLADWINThe Sharks attacked last Tuesday as visiting St. Louis swept a doubleheader from the Gladwin softball team with an offensive feeding frenzy.The visitors out-slugged the home team 21-13 in the first game.Lainey Nash was the losing pitcher, giving up nine earned runs in seven innings of work.
Arliena Grant

Arliena Grant

GJHS girls sixth at regional track meet

BRETHRENThe Gladwin Junior High girls’ track team placed sixth in the Large School Division at the Zone 7 regional meet last Monday at Brethren. The Flying G’s finished with 48 points, just one behind Meridian. Harbor Springs won the championship with 130.
Piper Carland and the Beaverton soccer team saw Season 2 of the program come to an end last week with a loss to Midland Calvary Baptist in the first round of the Division 3 Districts.

Piper Carland and the Beaverton soccer team saw Season 2 of the program come to an end last week with a loss to Midland Calvary Baptist in the first round of the Division 3 Districts.

Beaverton girls fall in soccer district opener

MIDLANDThe schedule was pretty bumpy down the stretch and the season came to an end last Tuesday when the Beaverton soccer team lost 9-1 to host Midland Calvary Baptist in the first round of the Division 3 District Tournament.

Beavers prep for baseball district with tourney title

MILLINGTONWith the district tournament approaching, the Beaverton baseball team decided to get used to the format by scheduling a trip to the Millington Tournament on Saturday.The Beavers responded to the pressure by winning two games and the championship.
Abby Thume had a goal and two assists Thursday when Gladwin beat Pinconning 5-0 to lock up second place in the Jack Pine Conference standings.

Abby Thume had a goal and two assists Thursday when Gladwin beat Pinconning 5-0 to lock up second place in the Jack Pine Conference standings.

Gladwin wins twice to finish second in JPC soccer standings

GLADWINThere’s an old cliché in sports that says something like whoever finishes second is just the first loser.Gladwin soccer coach Chris Pellerito is not buying that.
Gladwin’s Jayden Mieske had three hits in a 9-0 victory over Farwell last Wednesday that touched off a doubleheader sweep.

Gladwin’s Jayden Mieske had three hits in a 9-0 victory over Farwell last Wednesday that touched off a doubleheader sweep.

Gladwin baseball sweeps after numerous splits

FARWELLAfter playing eight Jack Pine Conference doubleheaders, the Gladwin baseball team was beginning to develop a splitting headache.The Flying G’s were not swept in any of them, which is good, but they came away with one win and one loss in six of them, which is frustrating.
Beaverton’s Harlie Lamson runs down a loose ball during a game earlier this year. The Beavers improved to three regular-season victories in their second season as a varsity team after coming up empty in their debut campaign last spring.

Beaverton’s Harlie Lamson runs down a loose ball during a game earlier this year. The Beavers improved to three regular-season victories in their second season as a varsity team after coming up empty in their debut campaign last spring.

Beavers look better in loss at Ogemaw

WEST BRANCHThe first time the Beaverton soccer team faced Ogemaw Heights, the Beavers lost a 9-1contest that was never close.The two teams squared off again on Thursday to close out the regular season and the locals put up a better fight in a 4-0 loss.

Kids can learn to golf this summer

GLADWINDo you have kids who may be interested in learning the sport of golf? You might think about sending them to a Youth Summer Golf program for kids ages 7 to 14 years old. The Gladwin Heights Golf Course and Big Boys Club of Gladwin County will once again sponsor Youth Summer Golf.
Collin Foster led the Gladwin golf team during a tough two-day tournament at Ferris State last week.

Collin Foster led the Gladwin golf team during a tough two-day tournament at Ferris State last week.

Gladwin golfers struggle at tourney

BIG RAPIDSAtough course, an injury to a top player and fierce competition all added up to a rough weekend for the Gladwin golf team.