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

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Beaverton boys split a pair of hoop games

Scott Salowich

Wednesday, January 29, 2025

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

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Gladwin girls bounce back with a solid win

Scott Salowich

Wednesday, January 29, 2025

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.

Gladwin’s Ike Wheeler gets up to try and power through a check behind the net Friday night when the Flying G’s and Manistique battled to a 2-2 tie.

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Gladwin skates to tie with Manistique

Scott Salowich

Wednesday, January 29, 2025

GLADWINIt was 2-2 after two and that’s the way it stayed through the third period and eight minutes of overtime Friday night when the Gladwin hockey team and visiting Manistique skated to a tie.

WRESTLERS COMPETED

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WRESTLERS COMPETED

News Staff

Wednesday, January 29, 2025

Gladwin Youth Wrestling had a tournament in Pinconning on Feb. 25. They competed in the North East Michigan Wrestling Association Open (NEMWA) and the Pinconning Girl Tournament. Place holders, first place: Philip Aman, Tucker Croutch, Trevor Faber, Daniel Fishel, Blake Shiffer, and Nolan Snyder.

COACHES VS. CANCER HOOP GAMES SUCCESSFUL

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COACHES VS. CANCER HOOP GAMES SUCCESSFUL

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Wednesday, January 22, 2025

Gladwin’s boys’ and girls’ basketball teams each hosted their annual Coaches Vs. Cancer games last week to raise funds for the American Cancer Society. “It was a great success again this year,” said Gladwin Athletic Director Lauren Wetmore. “It’s something we always look forward to.

Gladwin’s Seth Mead drives and dishes during last Wednesday’s victory over visiting Pinconning in the school’s annual Coaches Vs. Cancer game.

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Mead’s big play lifts Gladwin boys to victory

Scott Salowich

Wednesday, January 22, 2025

GLADWINWhat a difference a play makes.The Gladwin boys’ basketball team hosted Pinconning for its annual Coaches vs. Cancer game last Wednesday night.The two teams each headed in with just one Jack Pine Conference loss and the competition was intense.

MyahHubbleandBeaverton split two big games last week, topping Clare, then falling to Meridian.

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Beaverton girls beat Clare, fall to mighty Meridian

Scott Salowich

Wednesday, January 22, 2025

BEAVERTONBuilding a big lead and holding on proved to be the winning formula last Tuesday night when the Beaverton girls’ basketball team beat visiting Clare 55-51.“That was a great win for our team, said Beavers coach Jason Hubble. “I am so proud of the efforts our girls gave.

Ian Roberts poured in 29 points, but it wasn’t quite enough when the Beaverton basketball team dropped a tough 45-41 battle at Meridian Friday night.

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Tough loss ends win streak for Beaverton boys’hoop team

Scott Salowich

Wednesday, January 22, 2025

SANFORDAtough battle went the wrong way for the Beaverton boys’ basketball team Friday night.Barely.The Beavers put up a fight, but dropped a 45-41 decision at Meridian that snapped a three-game winning streak.“It was a typical Beaverton vs. Meridian game,” said Beavers coach Shad Woodruff.