Sports

Ishpeming girls defeat Kingston, claim first ever state championship

March 29, 2024

The season of promise for the Ishpeming girls basketball team turned into a dream come true on Saturday. Playing in the Division 4 state championship game at Michigan State University, the Lady Hematites were able to overcome an early deficit, taking down Kingston 73-54 for the programs’ first ever state title.

Munising Baptist hosts alumni game

March 29, 2024

After successful alumni games in soccer and volleyball, Munising Baptist decided to give its basketball program a chance at the event. That in fact took place on Thursday, March 14 and by all accounts, things went well.

March 29, 2024

Week 18 Team # 1 S. Jastrzemski/ L.

March 29, 2024

Week 11 – 03/19/24 Jennifer Lincoln 1,525 Deane Pokela 1,517 John Carlson 1,495 Anita Nelson 1,482 Neil Carlson 1,478 Roger Carlson 1,476 Liz Thompson 1,472 Sharon Seaberg 1,466 Jim Seaberg 1,463 Rob Gartner 1,456 Sarah Pierson 1,452 Tom Kusmirek 1,449 Ken Rzanca 1,448 Bill Spencer 1,447 Tim Hall 1,440 Greg Murk 1,434 Tim Colburn 1,431 Mark Wilson 1,397 Barry Macurio 1,393 Chuck Nebel 1,391 Linda Trzeciak 1,382 Kelly Hall 1,367 Larry Gould 1,364 Gary Robbins 1,330 Mary Nebel 1,328 Steve Nebel 1,324 Sue Tongusi 1,276 Billie Lindquist 1,261

Second quarter woes doom Munising girls in regional final loss to St. Ignace

March 22, 2024

The first quarter? That went about as well as the Munising girls basketball team could have hoped. The second quarter? That was another story unfortunately, as the Lady Mustangs were outscored by St. Ignace by 18 points in that frame, leading to Munising falling 54-33 in their Division 4 regional championship game at Newberry.

Todd Spranger takes over Superior Central football program

March 22, 2024

The winds of change are certainly blowing around the Superior Central football program. After going 1-7 in 2022 and 0-9 in 2023, the Cougars have opted to play as a junior varsity team during the upcoming 2024 season. They’ll also do so under a new head coach; Todd Spranger.

March 22, 2024

Munising Smear League Week 10 – 03/12/24 Deane Pokela 1,398 John Carlson 1,380 Jennifer Lincoln 1,362 Sharon Seaberg 1,360 Liz Thompson 1,353 Rob Gartner 1,345 Ken Rzanca 1,335 Neil Carlson 1,328 Roger Carlson 1,320 Anita Nelson 1,319 Tim Hall 1,319 Tim Colburn 1,316 Jim Seaberg 1,307 Greg Murk 1,303 Bill Spencer 1,297 Sarah Pierson 1,294 Tom Kusmirek 1,291 Mark Wilson 1,291 Barry Macurio 1,282 Linda Trzeciak 1,267 Larry Gould 1,266 Kelly Hall 1,252 Chuck Nebel 1,234 Mary Nebel 1,207 Steve Nebel 1,193 Sue Tongusi 1,178 Gary Robbins 1,173 Billie Lindquist 1,148

Emmy Crisp: A Rising Star with Family at the Heart of Her Journey

March 22, 2024

In the echoing gymnasium of Munising High School, Emersyn Crisp, affectionately known as Emmy, etched her name in the history of Mustang sporting greatness. With a flick of her wrist and constant determination, she ascended to an elite echelon, joining the exclusive 1000-point club—a feat achieved by few high school athletes. Yet, behind this moment of glory lies a tale not only of fortitude and community but also of family resilience amidst adversity.

Munising Hockey Association

March 15, 2024

Rachael Gurski“Girls of all ages skate together at Munising Hockey Association on Tuesday, March 5, fostering camaraderie and growth within the sport, with plansfor dedicated… Login to continue reading Login…

Munising girls defeat Brimley in regional semis, punch ticket to sweet 16

March 15, 2024

Thankfully for the Munising girls basketball team, home court wasn’t enough of an advantage for Brimley. The two squads met on Brimley’s floor on Monday, in a Division 4 regional semi-final battle, and it was the visiting Lady Mustangs who kept their season alive, getting a well-played 47-30 victory.