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Beaverton goalie Anna Mannigel, Gladwin’s Vivian O’Callaghan and Beaverton’s Caroline Ogendahl converge on the ball in the box during Gladwin’s victory Thursday.

Beaverton goalie Anna Mannigel, Gladwin’s Vivian O’Callaghan and Beaverton’s Caroline Ogendahl converge on the ball in the box during Gladwin’s victory Thursday.

Gladwin soccer gives Beavers the boot

BEAVERTONAhot start never really cooled Thursday when the Gladwin soccer team rolled to a 5-1 victory at Beaverton.
Gladwin’s Myles Robinson opens up a lead running the second heat of the 1600 relay Saturday at the Jack Pine Conference Meet at Pinconning.

Gladwin’s Myles Robinson opens up a lead running the second heat of the 1600 relay Saturday at the Jack Pine Conference Meet at Pinconning.

Gladwin boys run third at JPC Meet

PINCONNINGThe only two teams to beat the Gladwin boys’ track team in Jack Pine Conference dual meets this season were the only two ahead of them Saturday at the conference meet in Pinconning.Shepherd won the championship with 149 points, followed by Clare with 140.
Beaverton’s Brooke Remer puts the bat on the ball during Thursday’s doubleheader against visiting Pinconning.

Beaverton’s Brooke Remer puts the bat on the ball during Thursday’s doubleheader against visiting Pinconning.

Beaverton softball team survives a rough week

BEAVERTONThe schedule was unkind to the Beaverton softball team last week.The Beavers played three Jack Pine Conference doubleheaders in four days and then three more games in a tournament on Sautrday.They won only once in that stretch, but no one is giving up on the rest of the season.
Gladwin’s Brayden Dee steps into one during a recent game.

Gladwin’s Brayden Dee steps into one during a recent game.

Gladwin baseball splits another JPC double-header

BY SCOTT SALOWICH MIDLANDConsistently inconsistent remained the best way to describe the Gladwin baseball team’s journey through the Jack Pine Conference schedule after the Flying G’s split a doubleheader at Bullock Creek Thursday.

Errors costly for Gladwin softball team

MIDLANDIt rained on Tuesday and Bullock Creek poured on the runs Thursday as the Gladwin softball team went 0-2 last week.The Flying G’s were rained out at Standish and had trouble getting a grip on the ball Thursday in Midland, losing the opener 16-4 and the nightcap 19-4.
The Big Boys Club 15th annual golf tourney Aug. 2

The Big Boys Club 15th annual golf tourney Aug. 2

The Big Boys Club 15th annual golf tourney Aug. 2

GLADWIN COUNTYThe Big Boys Club of Gladwin County will be hosting its 15th annual golf tournament at Gladwin Heights Golf Course on Aug. 2.The organization was formed about 25 years ago as the Wooden Shoe Big Boys.

Lakeside Wednesday Morning Mens Golf

GLADWINThe 9 a.m. Wednesday morning “Fellas” golf league at Lakeside Golf Course is welcoming new players. This is a great 9-hole league with fun days, outings and no need to make up a round if you miss a week – just show up when you can play. Players of all skill levels welcome.
Sean Barta and Beaverton swept two Jack Pine Conference doubleheaders last week.

Sean Barta and Beaverton swept two Jack Pine Conference doubleheaders last week.

Beaverton sweeps pair of JPC rivals

FARWELLAfter opening the season with six straight convincing victories, the Beaverton baseball team scuffled through a stretch of six games, winning just two of them.The Beavers got well last week, dominating two doubleheaders against a pair of struggling Jack Pine Conference rivals.
Gladwin boys track runs past JPC rivals

Gladwin boys track runs past JPC rivals

Gladwin boys track runs past JPC rivals

GLADWINThree Jack Pine Conference rivals were at Gladwin last Wednesday for a boys’ track meet and the Flying G’s took off with three lopsided victories, beating Standish 100-60, Harrison 130.5-32.5 and Beaverton 135-25.The Beavers lost to Standish 101-35 and to Harrison 108-40.
Gladwin’s Clay Newman tees off during a recent match. Newman led the Flying G’s with a 46 last Tuesday.

Gladwin’s Clay Newman tees off during a recent match. Newman led the Flying G’s with a 46 last Tuesday.

Gladwin golfers move up the leaderboard

After finishing sixth in the first Jack Pine Conference outing of the season, the Gladwin golf team moved up the leaderboard last Tuesday, placing fourth in a nine-hole event at Sandy Ridge that was hosted by Meridian.