Sports

NMU to play soccer game on Mackinac Island

June 23, 2023

The Northern Michigan University women’s soccer team will now join the Wildcat volleyball team on Mackinac Island this fall, as the Green and Gold will meet the Northwood Timberwolves on August 19 at 5 p.m. for a historic exhibition taking place at Great Turtle Park. The game will be played on the same field used by Mackinac Island High School when they host Munising Baptist, Big Bay de Noc and Grand Marais for Northern Lights League soccer games.

June 23, 2023

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June 23, 2023

It was a rare scenario for Munising Mustangs Head Coach Terry Kienitz and graduated seniors Kane Nebel and Cully Trzeciak. Despite winning a state championship, there was a chance they could end their 2022-23 basketball campaigns with a loss in the U.P. All Star Basketball Game presented by the Upper Peninsula Sports Hall of Fame.

Players prep for U.P. Football All Star Game

June 23, 2023

Members of the black team are practicing plays on Tuesday, June 20 outside the Superior Dome in Marquette. Players from across the U.P. are on the Northern Michigan University campus to participate in this year’s all star game with multiple selections from Munising, Superior Central and Mid Pen. Players help in volunteer efforts, learn skills and compete in skill events before the game on Saturday at 1 p.m.. It will also be broadcasted on WLUC TV6.

Immel, Miller, Fischer trio wins Father’s Day Tournament

June 23, 2023

The trio of Dale Immel, Blake Miller and Ryan Fischer played strong all weekend to win the 2023 Father’s Day Scramble Starting strong, the trio led from the first hole and was the first-day leaders with 60, holding a onestroke lead over the teams of Baij, Baij and Ake and former champions Mahoski, Mannisto and Tweedale. Sunday’s round saw more good shots for the eventual champions, as they were one of only three of the 84 total teams on the day to not register a fiveshot hole.

Knights knock out Cougars

June 16, 2023

The Superior Central softball season came to a close with a 17-2 loss to the Norway Knights in the opening round of the MHSAA Regionals on Saturday, June 10 in Bark River Harris. SC Head Coach Rich Swajanen said that the SCC champion Knights were able to capitalize on errors from SC.

Three Cougars named to All-SCC teams

June 16, 2023

The Skyline Central Conference announced its all-conference teams for the 2023 season. Three players from the Superior Central cooperative team were named to all-conference teams, with each school of Superior Central, Munising and Mid Peninsula in the co-op named to the roster.

All SCC softball awards

June 16, 2023

The Skyline Central Conference announced their all-conference teams for the 2023 season. Five players from Superior Central and Munising were named to the first, second and honorable mention designations.

Gladstone beats SC for district title

June 9, 2023

The season has come to an end for the Superior Central baseball team, falling in the MHSAA District championships to host Gladstone. “It’s not fun losing, but we got to the championship game.

June 9, 2023

The Munising softball season came to an end at the MHSAA District 100 semifinals, losing 22-0 to eventual champions Superior Central. The Cougars jumped out ahead to an 11-0 start after the lineup batted around in the first inning.