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Gladwin’s Abby Thume won the championship at 120 at Sunday’s individual district tournament.

Gladwin’s Abby Thume won the championship at 120 at Sunday’s individual district tournament.

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Five Gladwin girls advance to regional

Scott Salowich
Wednesday, February 12, 2025
GAYLORDDistrict champion Abby Thume will lead a total of five Gladwin wrestlers to the girls’ individual regional tournament at Cadillac Sunday.Thume won her first two matches on pins and then took a 6-2 decision in the final to win the gold medal at 120 this past Sunday at Gaylord.
Hunter Simpson and Gladwin split two tough games over the weekend during a Showcase hosted by Cheboygan.

Hunter Simpson and Gladwin split two tough games over the weekend during a Showcase hosted by Cheboygan.

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Gladwin splits two tough hockey games

Scott Salowich
Wednesday, February 12, 2025
CHEBOYGANTwo tough teams were waiting for the Gladwin hockey team when the Flying G’s headed north to Cheboygan for a weekend showcase.Rochester Hills Stoney Creek was first up on Friday night and the locals pulled out a tough 4-2 victory.
Gladwin Youth Wrestling compete in three tourneys

Gladwin Youth Wrestling compete in three tourneys

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Gladwin Youth Wrestling compete in three tourneys

News Staff
Wednesday, February 12, 2025
GLADWINGladwin Youth Wrestling had busy weekend competing in three tournaments.On Saturday the wrestlers competed in the North East Michigan Wrestling Association (NEMWA) tournament in Oscoda.
Beaverton boys drop pair of games

Beaverton boys drop pair of games

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Beaverton boys drop pair of games

News Staff
Wednesday, February 5, 2025
PINCONNINGWhen the Beaverton boys’ basketball team hosted Pinconning early in the season, the Spartans ran away with a 76-52 victory.The rematch was Friday night at Pinconning and the Beavers did a much better job defensively, but still came up short in a 57-45 loss.
Gladwin’s Cruz Balcirak goes for a pin during a match earlier this year. Balcirak won the Jack Pine Conference championship at 126 Saturday.

Gladwin’s Cruz Balcirak goes for a pin during a match earlier this year. Balcirak won the Jack Pine Conference championship at 126 Saturday.

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Gladwin pins down division title with tournament victory

Scott Salowich
Wednesday, February 5, 2025
SHEPHERDIt took a whole year, but the Gladwin wrestling team finally turned the tables at the Jack Pine Conference Tournament Saturday at Shepherd.

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BABA Bowling Challenge March 14

News Staff
Wednesday, February 5, 2025
BEAVERTONThe Beaverton Area Business Association (BABA) will have a BABA Bowling Challenge on March 14 at Beaverton Bowl and Lounge. Bowling starts at 7 p.m. and check-in at 6:30 p.m.
Beaverton’s Myah Hubble sprints toward the basket during last Wednesday night’s overtime loss to St. Louis.

Beaverton’s Myah Hubble sprints toward the basket during last Wednesday night’s overtime loss to St. Louis.

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Beaverton girls rebound from tough loss Friday

Scott Salowich
Wednesday, February 5, 2025
PINCONNINGAtough lesson was taken to heart Friday night when the Beaverton girls’ basketball team beat host Pinconning 52-27.The Beavers limped into the contest after blowing a big lead Wednesday night in an overtime loss to St. Louis.They didn’t let it happen again.
No kid should be priced out of playing sports

No kid should be priced out of playing sports

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No kid should be priced out of playing sports

Hanna Skandera
Wednesday, February 5, 2025
Participating in youth sports has long been a cornerstone of the American experience – or at least it used to be. Fewer American kids are playing sports, and shifting trends are leaving countless kids on the sidelines.The importance of reversing this trend cannot be overstated.

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MMC Team Toss Challenge event planned in Farwell

Harrison
Wednesday, February 5, 2025
Mid Michigan College is hosting a team toss challenge event and scholarship giveaway at the Farwell vs Beaverton high school basketball game on Thursday, February 6 in Farwell.College representatives and current students will be at the game starting at 6 p.m.
Gladwin’s Jacob Pahl looks inside for an open teammate during Thursday night’s impressive victory over visiting Ogemaw Heights.

Gladwin’s Jacob Pahl looks inside for an open teammate during Thursday night’s impressive victory over visiting Ogemaw Heights.

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Gladwin boys look sharp in big win

Scott Salowich
Wednesday, February 5, 2025
GLADWINWin or lose, most coaches usually have at least a complaint or two after every game.Gladwin boys’ basketball coach Mike Verellen had a hard time finding one Thursday night after his team ripped visiting Ogemaw Heights 80-45.“A lot went right for us,” he said.
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