Brighton Softball, Baseball Teams Travel to Train and More in This Week's Blogs

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Softball and baseball use spring break as spring training

In the latest blog from The BHS Times, the student paper writes about a unique training opportunity both the Brighton baseball and softball teams took advantage of during spring break. The BHS Times writes, "For the first time in thirty years, the BHS varsity baseball team traveled south for spring break, in hope of getting outside and ready for the brand new season. The varsity softball team traveled down south as well. Both teams headed for Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. The weather was great and offered the Bulldogs a perfect opportunity to hone in on some skills they needed to touch up on before the season got under way. Because of MHSAA rules, the teams couldn’t play but could as practice as much as they wanted. The Baseball team stayed about twenty minutes south of Myrtle Beach in Myrtles Inlet. The Softball team however was in downtown Myrtle Beach, right on the beach. The teams stayed in hotel rooms with different teammates, this was great to build team chemistry."

Pure Michigan and Founders Brewing Co. Launch Craft Beer Contest

Founders Brewing Co. and Pure Michigan need your help to select a beer that represents the state. In their first blog, Pure Michigan writes, "With the craft beer craze continuing to sweep the state of Michigan and summer approaching, Pure Michigan and Founders Brewing Co. have teamed up to give fans and craft beer enthusiasts a chance to pick a Founders beer style that best represents Pure Michigan. The beer chosen by fans will be featured in the Founders tap room in downtown Grand Rapids throughout July as part of Michigan Craft Beer Month"

Healthy Recipes for Cinco de Mayo

Are you looking for a healthy way to celebrate Cinco de Mayo? In her latest blog post, Lori Murphy shares two delicious recipes that won't leave you feeling guilty. Murphy writes, "Mexican food is so yummy, but unfortunately many options are high in calories and fat. You might be heading out to celebrate Cinco de Mayo this weekend and just because you've chosen to lead a healthy lifetstyle doens't mean you must deprive yourself from eating great tasting food!"