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Jace McKenna, 11-years-old, shot this 10 point. His parents are Jamie and Todd McKenna.

Jace McKenna, 11-years-old, shot this 10 point. His parents are Jamie and Todd McKenna.

YOUTH HUNT

YOUTH HUNT
Gladwin’s Kamya Cajigas goes up for the kill during last Wednesday’s three-set victory at Standish-Sterling.

Gladwin’s Kamya Cajigas goes up for the kill during last Wednesday’s three-set victory at Standish-Sterling.

Gladwin spikes Standish after slow start

STANDISHThings did not go according to plan in the early stages of the Gladwin volleyball team’s match at Standish-Sterling last Wednesday.The Flying G’s were playing from behind most of the first set and hardly at their best.
Beaverton’s Harlie Lamson pounds one down during a recent victory for the Beavers, who are off to a 2-0 start in Jack Pine Conference play.

Beaverton’s Harlie Lamson pounds one down during a recent victory for the Beavers, who are off to a 2-0 start in Jack Pine Conference play.

Beaverton spikers sweep Harrison

BEAVERTONStrong play in every facet of the game carried the Beaverton volleyball team to a breezy 25-6, 25-9, 25-19 victory over visiting Harrison last Wednesday.“We came right out serving tough and took advantage of free balls,” said Beavers coach Steve Evans.
Gladwin’s Brady Demory puts the moves on the Clare defense during a recent game. The Flying G’s won big last Monday and lost in a similar fashion on Wednesday.

Gladwin’s Brady Demory puts the moves on the Clare defense during a recent game. The Flying G’s won big last Monday and lost in a similar fashion on Wednesday.

Gladwin soccer team splits two JPC games

WEST BRANCHThe boot was on the other foot last Wednesday when the Gladwin soccer team dropped a 6-2 decision at Ogemaw Heights.The Flying G’s headed into the contest off a dominating 4-1 victory over visiting Shepherd two days before and got the same treatment from the Falcons.

Gladwin girls run fourth at first jamboree

SANFORDApair of top-five performances helped the Gladwin girls’ cross country team place fourth last Wednesday in the first Jack Pine Conference jamboree of the season.Shepherd was first with just 43 points, followed by Clare with 69, Bullock Creek with 75 and the Flying G’s with 92.
Gladwin boys run with the best at MSU invitational

Gladwin boys run with the best at MSU invitational

Gladwin boys run with the best at MSU invitational

EAST LANSINGFinishing fifth at the Division 2 state meet last season elevated the Gladwin boys’ cross country team to the penthouse level at Michigan State’s Spartan Invitational Friday.
Gladwin football team loses a tough one at Ogemaw

Gladwin football team loses a tough one at Ogemaw

Gladwin football team loses a tough one at Ogemaw

WEST BRANCHAbattle between two of the top Division 5 teams in the state predictably went down to the final seconds Friday night.With the game on the line, host Ogemaw Heights turned the Gladwin offense away one more time and held on for a 12-7 victory.
Big plays lift Beaverton football team to first victory of the season

Big plays lift Beaverton football team to first victory of the season

Big plays lift Beaverton football team to first victory of the season

FARWELLAfter being bottled up with a 0-2 start, the Beaverton football team shook the bottle and broke it up Friday night in a 48-10 victory over Farwell.“We needed this one,” said Beavers coach Aaron Seiser. “Our boys came out ready to play.
Beaverton volleyball wins JPC opener in five

Beaverton volleyball wins JPC opener in five

Beaverton volleyball wins JPC opener in five

BEAVERTONVictory was on the line last Wednesday night when the Beaverton volleyball team opened Jack Pine Conference play with a wild come-from-behind 19-25, 2523, 15-25, 25-23, 15-9 victory over Shepherd.“That was a true battle of serve and receive,” said Beavers coach Steve Evans.