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Gladwin’s Ike Wheeler breaks a tackle and heads into the clear after catching a pass during Friday night’s loss at Frankenmuth.

Gladwin’s Ike Wheeler breaks a tackle and heads into the clear after catching a pass during Friday night’s loss at Frankenmuth.

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Gladwin gets U.P. for football playoffs

Scott Salowich
Wednesday, October 30, 2024
FRANKENMUTHThe Road to Ford Field isn’t exactly going to be a straight shot south for the Gladwin football team.
Gladwin’s Kamya Cajigas rips a kill through the defense during last Monday’s three-set victory over St. Louis.

Gladwin’s Kamya Cajigas rips a kill through the defense during last Monday’s three-set victory over St. Louis.

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Gladwin sweeps up pair of volley victories

Scott Salowich
Wednesday, October 30, 2024
HARRISONThe Cedar Cup will be on the line this evening when the Gladwin volleyball team hosts rival Beaverton in the final match of the regular season.The Flying G’s had the match-up in mind last Wednesday when they swept host Harrison 25-15, 25-22, 25-15.
Braylin Orton and Trinity Danielak defend the net during a recent match. The Beavers snapped a three-game losing streak with a win last Wednesday.

Braylin Orton and Trinity Danielak defend the net during a recent match. The Beavers snapped a three-game losing streak with a win last Wednesday.

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Beaverton volleyball team snaps skid

Scott Salowich
Wednesday, October 30, 2024
BEAVERTON A fter rolling through its Jack Pine Conference Division 2 rivals with a perfect 5-0 mark, the Beaverton volleyball team ran into some trouble against Division 1 foes and dropped three matches in a row.
Gladwin’s Lily Binger (left) ran 11th and Abby Robinson was 13th at Friday’s regional, which earned both a trip to the state meet.

Gladwin’s Lily Binger (left) ran 11th and Abby Robinson was 13th at Friday’s regional, which earned both a trip to the state meet.

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Gladwin duo Binger and Robinson run to state meet

Scott Salowich
Wednesday, October 30, 2024
BENZONIASeniors Lily Binger and Abby Robinson made the cut Saturday at the Division 2 girls’ cross country regional at Benzie Central and will represent Gladwin at the state meet.Binger came up with a huge race, placing 11th in a time of 19:16.
The boys before the meet in their warm up jackets and hats donated to the team by Mr. Kurt Hansen. The team would like to thank Mr. Hansen for his donation.

The boys before the meet in their warm up jackets and hats donated to the team by Mr. Kurt Hansen. The team would like to thank Mr. Hansen for his donation.

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GJHS Boy’s Cross Country named regional champs

News Staff
Wednesday, October 30, 2024
GLADWIN COUNTYThe Gladwin Junior High School Boy’s Cross Country team had an amazing run at Chippewa Hills on Wednesday, October 23, at the zone 7 Regional meet.They were there to show that their 188 miles of running this season was going to pay off.
Pictured left to right: Vada Povey, Arliena Grant, and Isabelle Hurst.

Pictured left to right: Vada Povey, Arliena Grant, and Isabelle Hurst.

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GJHS Girls Cross Country finish season

News Staff
Wednesday, October 30, 2024
GLADWINThe Gladwin Junior High School (GJHS) Girls Cross Country team finished their season off at the regional meet at Chippewa Hills Wednesday, October 23.Three of the seven girls earned medals by placing in the top 20 for the large school division.
Jack Blades runs behind blocker Ty Wicke during a Beaverton junior varsity game earlier this season.

Jack Blades runs behind blocker Ty Wicke during a Beaverton junior varsity game earlier this season.

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Beaverton JV football team battles in loss at Standish

Scott Salowich
Wednesday, October 23, 2024
STANDISHPlaying on the road in a Jack Pine Conference crossover against a Division 1 team, the Beaverton junior varsity football team put up a fight in a 32-18 loss at Standish.“Our effort was really good for four quarters,” said Beavers coach Aaron Wentworth.
The Gladwin volleyball team spiked Meridian and Pinconning in Jack Pine Conference action last week.

The Gladwin volleyball team spiked Meridian and Pinconning in Jack Pine Conference action last week.

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Gladwin volleyball team wins twice

News Staff
Wednesday, October 23, 2024
GLADWINThere were a few bumps in the road here and there, but the Gladwin volleyball team won both of its matches last week and only gave up one set in the process.Monday was “Future Flying G Night” with athletes from the 3-6th grade youth program on hand to warm up with the varsity.
Gladwin’s Matthew Lechner forces a fumble up into the air that was eventually recovered by Kaden Reid during Friday night’s victory at Meridian.

Gladwin’s Matthew Lechner forces a fumble up into the air that was eventually recovered by Kaden Reid during Friday night’s victory at Meridian.

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Fired up Gladwin blanks Meridian to clinch playoff spot

Scott Salowich
Wednesday, October 23, 2024
SANFORDAguaranteed spot in the playoffs was on the line when the Gladwin football team headed to Meridian Friday night for a Jack Pine Conference crossover.That’s a big deal, but the Flying G’s were after more.
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