Apr 7, 2026 | Column, Sports
By Terry Foster Beacon Columnist Detroit Tiger fans are bouncing off the walls and dancing in the streets because owner Chris Ilitch finally showed that he is serious about winning. He finally made the Tigers a top 10 payroll, which is essential to competing for a...
Apr 6, 2026 | News, Schools, Sports
Courtesy of the Superior Icebreakers Jersey Lassila, with puck, and the Superior Icebreakers have tryouts scheduled for April 12 in Escanaba. By Samantha Meyer Beacon Correspondent Tryouts for the Superior Icebreakers girls hockey program are set for April 12 in...
Apr 6, 2026 | News, Schools, Sports
By Ben Murphy Beacon Correspondent It’s safe to say that the Munising softball program is near and dear to Jim Maxon’s heart. He has been around since Day 1 of the program, including a six-year stint as its first head coach. Maxon is officially back with the team, as...
Mar 24, 2026 | Schools, Sports
By Brad Gischia Beacon Correspondent Mark your calendars for a day of basketball at the Manistique High School gym. The 24th annual Yooper Hoopers Basketball Tournament will take place April 11. Each year the tournament is put on to benefit students as a fundraiser...
Mar 19, 2026 | Schools, Sports
Photo courtesy of Swift Family: Coach Nick Exelby. Ethan Swift. Dylan Swift. Head Coach Hunter MacArthur By Samantha Meyer Beacon Correspondent The 2025 soccer season ended with recognition for Munising Baptist School as brothers Dylan and Ethan Swift were both named...
Mar 6, 2026 | Schools, Sports
Photo courtesy of Kris Uehlein By Ben Murphy Beacon Correspondent SUPERIOR CENTRAL ROUNDUP Superior Central had home-court advantage in its Division 4 boys basketball district semifinal against Munising last Wednesday. The Cougars weren’t able to capitalize, however,...
