Sports

Munising’s girls basketball season has come to an end with a tough 45-41 loss to the Norway Knights in Kingsford on Tuesday, March 7. “Just asked the girls to battle and they did.

The Superior Central boys basketball team won the Central Upper Peninsula conference title this season, finishing 5-2 in conference play against Republic-Michigamme, Hannahville, Mid Peninsula and Big Bay de Noc.

The Superior Central Cougars ended their season with a MHSAA District 101 quarterfinal loss to the host Big Bay de Noc Black Bears 66-29 victory on Monday March 6. “They’re very energetic and intense and play hard and fast,” SC Head Coach Adam Ely said.

The incredible second season of varsity hockey for the Manistique Emeralds came to a sad, sudden end in the MHSAA regional semifinals at Sault Ste. Marie Friday night. The Emeralds, who advanced to the second game of the playoffs for the first time after beating Negaunee in a pre-regional qualifying game, came up just short in an intense battle with the Blue Devils. They fell 2-1, seeing their season wrap up with an overall record of 18-7-1.

Great riding as we head into March. We received about six inches of fresh snow Wednesday night so trails should be great.

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The U.P. Football All-Star Game selections were announced on Wednesday, March 1, featuring some of the strongest graduating seniors from the gridiron across the Upper Peninsula. The teams will be divided in a fantasy draft between the red and black teams on Saturday, March 11.

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