MHS competitive cheer finds its rhythm

Jan 22, 2026 | Community, Schools, Sports

By Jennifer Champagne Managing Editor To many spectators, cheerleading still brings to mind sideline chants and pom-poms on Friday nights. Competitive cheer is something entirely different. Governed by the Michigan High School Athletic Association, competitive cheer...

NFL Picks: No need to mention what happened in Chicago

Jan 14, 2026 | Sports

By Michael Murray NFL Outsider As a public service to the Green Bay fans among us, I won’t bother to mention the debacle that took place last Saturday night, when the Packers choked away a 21-3 halftime lead in Chicago. I won’t bring up the fact that they dominated...

Munising girls return to action, top host Brimley 56-32

Jan 8, 2026 | Schools, Sports

By Ben Murphy Beacon Correspondent Weather kept the Munising girls basketball team from playing its scheduled games over winter break. The team finally got one in on Friday, when it traveled to Brimley and posted a 56-32 non-league victory. “We were supposed to play a...

Grand Marais splits with Hannahville

Dec 20, 2025 | Schools, Sports

By Ben Murphy Beacon Correspondent The Grand Marais basketball team played host to Hannahville for Northern Lights League games on Friday and Saturday. The Polar Bears got the 61-45 win on Friday, while Hannahville was able to return the favor on Saturday, defeating...

NMU’s green and golden anniversary

Nov 11, 2025 | News, Sports

Wildcats celebrate improbable 1975 football championship By Jim LaJoie Guest Correspondent They traveled to Marquette from as far away as Arizona, Florida, Texas and California and all states in between. Nearly 50 made their way to the Upper Peninsula to celebrate an...