Sports

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.

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.

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.

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.

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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.

In the picturesque town of Munising, nestled along the shores of Lake Superior, high school basketball isn’t just a sport—it’s a way of life. Generations of passionate fans fill the bleachers of the Mustangs’ gymnasium, cheering on their beloved team with unwavering enthusiasm. Among the standout players who have etched their names into the annals of Munising High School basketball history is junior sensation Trevor Nolan—a young athlete whose talent, dedication, and leadership have propelled him to the forefront of the sport.

With the third season of local high school hockey complete, the 2023-2024 Manistique Emeralds came together to celebrate their season. The annual endof- season awards banquet was hosted at the Munising High School on Monday. The ceremony honored top performers from this past season and also served as a farewell to Coach John Nutkins, who has announced he will no longer be coaching the program. Team MVP - Alex Noble, senior; Goalie MVP Offense - Gavin Nutkins, senior MVP Defense Matthew Rahilly, junior Coach’s Award - Blake Walther, senior; Forward Special Teams Award - Carsyn Hinkson, senior; Defensemen and Cameron Skeans, senior; Forward Players of Tomorrow - Carter Deatsman, junior, Forward and Jackson Goudreau, sophomore, Goalie Most Improved Carter Lavigne, junior, Forward Playmaker Award Austin Hinkson, senior, Forward Team Captains: Carsyn Hinkson, Captain; Alex Noble and Ryan McEvers, Assistant Captains