2012-01-26

Fat Guy’s Corner

Glaring spotlight

The NFL Playoffs produced two dramatic football games this past Sunday. The AFC winners are the New England Patriots, 23-20, over the tough Baltimore Ravens. The Patriots had the football higher-ups looking after them as Billy Can’tduff, who did duff, shimmy shanked a 32-yard field goal with 11 seconds remaining in the game. How does a professional kicker choke? He […]

Spencers Theatre of Illusion Live at the Whiting



FLINT — Named Performing Arts Entertainers of the Year for six consecutive years, The Whiting is pleased to present Spencers Theatre of Illusion on Feb. 18 at 7:30 p.m. Plus join the Whiting for its Magical Journey’s Package. This all-inclusive package includes a family fun-filled evening with a visit to Sloan Museum’s Discovering Dinosaurs Exhibit, pizza dinner, and a ticket […]

Carman-Ainsworth fourth at County Swim Meet




FENTON —- Despite the fact they were facing some of the top varsity boys’ swim teams in the area, Carman-Ainsworth/Flushing was hoping to use its depth to work its way to the top of the standings last weekend at the Genesee County Swim and Dive meet. In turn, while Grand Blanc did grab the top spot for the 10-team event […]

Cavs beat Chargers, prepare for Cardinals





FLINT — The Carman-Ainsworth boys’ basketball team has been playing better defense of late which has led to more victories, but veteran coach Bob Root knows there is still work to be done on the offensive end. “Our offensive execution has to get much better,” he said. That was the feeling after last Friday’s 52-49 victory over Flint Powers. The […]

Lady Cavs end skid with win over Flint Northern




FLINT TOWNSHIP— The Lady Cavs have had some tough points thus far, but have stuck it out. The effort definitely showed on Monday as Carman-Ainsworth held on for a 42-36 win over future conference foe Flint Northern. The Cavaliers led after the first quarter, 17-10, but a strong third and fourth propelled the Lady Vikings right back into the thick […]

Sports Shorts



PBR makes a stop in Detroit DETROIT — The “Toughest Sport on Earth” comes to Detroit for the first time as the Top 40 bull riders and the fiercest bucking bulls in the world will compete at Ford Field Saturday, March 10, 2012 for the Detroit Invitational Championship. The total purse of more than $100,000, including $30,000 to the winner […]

Raiders return from long break with dominant win




FLINT TOWNSHIP — The Carman-Ainsworth/Flushing hockey team has not been in action since its big win over conference foe, and perennial powerhouse, Flint Powers Catholic in late December. The Raiders were scheduled to return from the holiday break with a match up against Swartz Creek-Clio, but the game was canceled due to the death of yet another Flushing student. Then […]

Making some noise



It’s January and that means it’s also time for the first tennis major of the year, the Australian Open in Melbourne. I’ve been so distracted over the past week-and-a-half trying to keep up with all the games in between and around working and shooting high school sports. Missed several ladies games because of Mondays morning early meetings, but was able […]

Don’t get left out



Coaches are reminded that all varsity scores must reach us by 9 a.m. Wednesday morning to make publication. Scores should be reported as soon after each game as possible to 810-452-2626 or lpaine@mihomepaper.com. Please include final score, score by quarter, period or half and all the statistical leaders and comments on the contest.

OUTDOOR CALENDAR



NOW-MARCH 1 Squirrel hunting season. NOW-MARCH 31 Rabbit Hunting Season. JAN. 29 Monthly 3-D archery shoot at Lapeer County Sportsmen’s Club, 1213 North Lake George Rd. 9 a.m – 3 p.m. FEB. 15 Flint River Valley Steelheaders General Meeting. Walli’s Restaurant, 1341 S. Center Rd. social hour at 6:30 p.m., meeting at 7:30 p.m. Guest speaker Mark Sak of Great […]