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Gladwin point guard Breanna Campbell pounds the rock and looks for an opening in the defense during a recent game.

Gladwin point guard Breanna Campbell pounds the rock and looks for an opening in the defense during a recent game.

Gladwin girls get nice win at Ogemaw

WEST BRANCHTwo strong efforts brought one victory to the Gladwin girls’ basketball team last week.On Friday night, the Flying G’s brought home a nice 47-34 victory from Ogemaw Heights.“That was a strong, muchneeded win for us,” said Gladwin coach Nic Taratuta.
Gladwin’s Landin Woods loads up a back-hander during last Wednesday’s victory over the FNV Griffins.

Gladwin’s Landin Woods loads up a back-hander during last Wednesday’s victory over the FNV Griffins.

Gladwin skates to win on Senior Night

GLADWINLast Wednesday was Senior Night for the Gladwin hockey team, which meant Coach Bill von Matt had to grant a wish to each of his four seniors.

Gladwin bowls over Beaverton

SANFORDThe Gladwin girls’ and boys’ bowling teams swept rival Beaverton Saturday in Jack Pine Conference action at Northern Lanes.The girls won 26-4. Aspen Davy rolled a 179 to lead the winners. Juliona Corlew bowled a 169 and Madeline Crawford a 167.
Protect yourself and domestic animals from bird flu

Protect yourself and domestic animals from bird flu

Protect yourself and domestic animals from bird flu

LANSINGThe Michigan Department of Natural Resources reminds late-season goose hunters to protect themselves and domestic animals amid ongoing cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza.
Bryar Pollard had a big night last Wednesday, scoring 20 points to lead Beaverton to a 48-33 victory at Harrison.

Bryar Pollard had a big night last Wednesday, scoring 20 points to lead Beaverton to a 48-33 victory at Harrison.

Beaverton girls take over in third quarter

WEST BRANCHAbig halftime lead grew to epic proportions Friday night when the Beaverton girls’ basketball team beat host Ogemaw Heights 60-21.The Beavers led 13-7 after the first quarter and 27-12 at the half before outscoring the Falcons 27-5 in the third quarter to blow the game wide open.
Gladwin’s M.J. McDonald got a grip on a silver medal at 144 Saturday at the Northern Michigan Championships in Gaylord.

Gladwin’s M.J. McDonald got a grip on a silver medal at 144 Saturday at the Northern Michigan Championships in Gaylord.

McDonald reaches final to lead Gladwin wrestlers

GAYLORDThe Northern Michigan Championships lived up to the billing Saturday when the Beaverton and Gladwin wrestling teams headed to Gaylord for the tournament and ran into tough competition.M.J.
Gladwin boys run off with win at BC Central

Gladwin boys run off with win at BC Central

Gladwin boys run off with win at BC Central

BAY CITYDefense generated offense and the Gladwin boys’ basketball team overpowered host Bay City Central Saturday in a 74-46 vistory.The Flying G’s led 15-9 after the first quarter and 36-21 at the half and never looked back.
Beaverton’s Caiden Loar cranks up the defensive pressure during a game earlier this season.

Beaverton’s Caiden Loar cranks up the defensive pressure during a game earlier this season.

Beaverton boys split a pair of hoop games

BEAVERTONTwo solid defensive efforts resulted in only one victory for the Beaverton boys’ basketball team last week.On Thursday night, the Beavers stayed close to Jack Pine Conference Division 1 visitor Ogemaw Heights, but came up short in a 42-37 loss.
Gladwin girls bounce back with a solid win

Gladwin girls bounce back with a solid win

Gladwin girls bounce back with a solid win

Gladwin’s Abby Robinson heads into the front court during Friday night’s victory over visiting St. Louis.GLADWINAfter a lopsided loss on Monday and a frustratingly close one on Wednesday, the Gladwin girls’ basketball team needed to find a way to win Friday night when St. Louis came to town.