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Logan Love of Beaverton had the first hole-in-one of the season – and his first hole-in-one – on May 5. He used his 9-iron and a Titleist ball to neatly place the ball in the number 8 hole. Number 8 is known as “The Knob” and is not an easy feat. This was his second time playing this course.
Wednesday, May 15, 2024
Beaverton baseball team swept, then sweeps in JPC twinbills
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PINCONNINGThe games were vastly different when the Beaverton Baseball team was in Pinconning for a doubleheader last Tuesday, but the same team won both.The Spartans pulled out a tough 2-1 victory in the opener and then won a wild 12-9 affair in the nightcap.
Wednesday, May 15, 2024
Gladwin’s Drew von Matt soars to a second-place finish in the long jump Friday at the Legends Track Meet.
Gladwin boys run to JPC dual meet title
Scott Salowich
SHEPHERDThe dual meets are done in the Jack Pine Conference and the Gladwin boys’ track team sits alone atop the standings with a 7-0 record.The Flying G’s finished the job last Wednesday by knocking off host Shepherd 93-70 and Beaverton 136-22. Shepherd beat the Beavers 139-21.
Wednesday, May 15, 2024
GJHS GIRLS TRACK COMPETED AT ALMA COLLEGE
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Gladwin Junior High School Girls Track Team traveled to Alma College on April 26 to compete in the MS Panther Track Classic. Scoring points for the Flying G’s were: Olivia Evans, Long jump, first with a jump of 14’ 3.50”; Arliena Grant, third in the Pole Vault, 7’ 9.
Wednesday, May 15, 2024
Gladwin’s Ava Gary and Lizzie Haines race to a 1-2 finish in the 100 hurdles during the Legends Track Meet Friday.
Gladwin girls run away with title at Legends Track Meet
Scott Salowich
GLADWINThere were 10 teams in the field for Gladwin’s annual Legends Track Meet Friday, but the other nine couldn’t come close.The Flying G’s ran away with the championship with 185.5 points. Lake City was a distant second with 117, followed by Beal City with 81.
Wednesday, May 15, 2024
Gladwin’s Adree Ritchie completes a put-out at first base under the watchful gaze of pitcher Tessa Cameron.
Gladwin wins softball pitchers’ duel on a passed ball
Scott Salowich
GLADWINAtrue pitchers’ duel came down to one bad pitch Thursday when the Gladwin softball team nipped visiting Farwell 1-0 in the second game of a doubleheader.
Wednesday, May 15, 2024
Beaverton’s Bryar Pollard had a total of five hits in two games last week when the Beavers split a doubleheader with Harrison.
Beaverton softball team splits two with Harrison
Scott Salowich
BEAVERTONThe best part of playing a doubleheader is getting an opportunity to bounce back from a tough loss.The Beaverton softball team took full advantage of that Thursday by earning a split with visiting Harrison.
Wednesday, May 15, 2024
The Gladwin baseball team had a lot to discuss last week after sweeping two doubleheaders to run its record to 8-2 in the Jack Pine Conference.
Gladwin baseball team looks sharp in pair of sweeps
Scott Salowich
SANFORDPutting everything together lifted the Gladwin baseball team to a pair of Jack Pine Conference doubleheader sweeps last week.“The team recorded some timely hitting, which helps,” said Flying G’s coach Alec Gary.
Wednesday, May 15, 2024
GJHS Boys track compete in Meridian
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GLADWINThe Gladwin Junior High Boys Track Team (GJHS) traveled to Meridian to compete in a conference meet on May 6. The boys did a great job overall! There were lots of personal bests and many individuals placing in the top 5.Connor Ward won the 70 meter dash with a time of 8.
Wednesday, May 15, 2024
BABA Golf Tourney slated for June 12
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BEAVERTONRegistrations are now being accepted for the 30th annual Beaverton Area Business Association (BABA) Golf Tournament, which is slated for Wednesday, June 12.The tournament starts at 8:30 a.m. at Snow Snake Golf Course and includes morning refreshments, lunch, and a steak dinner.
Wednesday, May 8, 2024