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Beaverton’s Ian Roberts drives to the basket during Friday night’s 62-25 victory over visiting Farwell that snapped a five-game losing streak.

Beaverton’s Ian Roberts drives to the basket during Friday night’s 62-25 victory over visiting Farwell that snapped a five-game losing streak.

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Beaverton boys snap skid with big win

Scott Salowich
Wednesday, January 15, 2025
BEAVERTONTwo losses early last week sent the Beaverton boys’ basketball team into Friday nights game against visiting Farwell on a five-game losing streak.Snap.The Beavers opened the game with an 8-0 run and never looked back in a 65-25 victory.
Gladwin’s Talan Goodwin went undefeated with four pins in a team tournament at Grayling on Saturday.

Gladwin’s Talan Goodwin went undefeated with four pins in a team tournament at Grayling on Saturday.

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Gladwin wrestlers win team tourney

Scott Salowich
Wednesday, January 15, 2025
GRAYLINGAperfect 5-0 record lifted the Gladwin wrestling team to the championship Saturday at the Grayling Team Tournament.The Flying G’s had six wrestlers go undefeated on the day and dominated the field, beating Atlanta 60-19, Grayling 51-25, Ithaca 47-27, Roscommon 54-30 and St.

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Gladwin girls still undefeated on the lanes

News Staff
Wednesday, January 15, 2025
MIDLANDAlong holiday break didn’t slow down the Gladwin girls’ bowling team.The Flying G’s headed into the new year with a perfect 5-0 record and kept the wins coming Saturday with a 28-2 victory over Clare at Valley Lanes.

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Smith joins Mid Michigan College as baseball coach

News Staff
Wednesday, January 15, 2025
HARRISONMid Michigan College recently welcomed Danny Smith to serve as the Baseball Head Coach for Laker Athletics.“I’m excited to welcome Danny to Mid,” shared Greg Mallek, Athletic Director at Mid.
Mites take the ice with their idols

Mites take the ice with their idols

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Mites take the ice with their idols

News Staff
Wednesday, January 8, 2025
The Gladwin hockey team hosted Idol Night Saturday when the Mites who play for the Gladwin Gladiators picked their favorite varsity player and stood next to them during the introductions prior to a game against Marysville.
Gladwin’s Cruz Balcirak takes a Traverse City St. Francis opponent for a ride on his way to a 10-2 major decision at 132 during the team tournament hosted by the Flying G’s Saturday.

Gladwin’s Cruz Balcirak takes a Traverse City St. Francis opponent for a ride on his way to a 10-2 major decision at 132 during the team tournament hosted by the Flying G’s Saturday.

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Gladwin wrestlers go 3-2 at tourney

Scott Salowich
Wednesday, January 8, 2025
GLADWINTaking a few lumps and learning a few lessons was on the agenda when the Gladwin wrestling team hosted a dual-meet tournament Saturday.The Flying G’s went 3-2 on the day with one of those losses to eventual champion Midland.
Gladwin’s Abby Thume won the gold medal at 120 Friday during an individual tournament hosted by the Flying G’s.

Gladwin’s Abby Thume won the gold medal at 120 Friday during an individual tournament hosted by the Flying G’s.

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Gladwin’s Thume pins down gold medal

Scott Salowich
Wednesday, January 8, 2025
GLADWINGold medalist Abby Thume led the way for Gladwin’s girls’ wrestling team Friday when the Flying G’s hosted an individual tournament to kick off the new year.Thume was the only champion for the home team, taking the big prize at 120.
Gladwin, Beaverton boys roll to wins

Gladwin, Beaverton boys roll to wins

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Gladwin, Beaverton boys roll to wins

News Staff
Wednesday, January 8, 2025
HARRISONThe Jack Pine Conference bowling teams began the new year Saturday at Snowbird Lanes in Harrison and both Gladwin and Beaverton got off to a good start with victories.The Beavers improved to 2-2 on the season with a 17-13 victory over Harrison.
The 2025 lake sturgeon fishing season on Black Lake in Cheboygan County, Michigan, will begin at 8 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 1. All anglers must register online to participate in the season.

The 2025 lake sturgeon fishing season on Black Lake in Cheboygan County, Michigan, will begin at 8 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 1. All anglers must register online to participate in the season.

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Black Lake sturgeon season begins Feb. 1

News Staff
Wednesday, January 8, 2025
LANSINGThe 2025 lake sturgeon fishing season on Black Lake in Cheboygan County, Michigan, will begin at 8 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 1. All anglers must register online in advance to participate in the fishing season, and those age 17 or older must have a valid Michigan fishing license.
Gladwin’s Drew von Matt checks a Marysville defenseman behind the Vikings net during a rugged first period for the home team on Saturday.

Gladwin’s Drew von Matt checks a Marysville defenseman behind the Vikings net during a rugged first period for the home team on Saturday.

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Big rally falls short for Gladwin hockey team

Scott Salowich
Wednesday, January 8, 2025
GLADWINIf a team wants credit for a great comeback, it has to close the deal.It has to get behind, rally and win the game.The Gladwin hockey team didn’t meet that standard in a 7-5 loss to visiting Marysville on Saturday.Still, that was a pretty good comeback.
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