Sports

Martin seizes first finals win since 1987

November 25, 2022

When their playoff run ends, teams can normally find some consolation if their loss comes to the eventual state champion. But that got a little old for Martin.

Two Mustangs on MHSFCA All-State squad

November 25, 2022

Munising’s accolades continued with the announcement of the Michigan High School Football Coaches Association (MHSFCA) First Team All State selection on Wednesday, November 23. Two players from Munising were selected in offensive lineman Riley Murk and linebacker Jacob Mattson. Three total spots on the all state Division 1 eight-man team were from the U.P., with Newberry’s Zach Burton also being selected.

November 25, 2022

The Negaunee Miners will have U.P. Power behind them as they travel to Ford Field and face the Grand Rapids West Catholic Falcons for the MHSAA Division 6 championship today. Game starts at 4:30 p.m. and is available on Bally Sports Network (formerly known as Fox Sports Detroit).

High school hockey season begins

November 18, 2022

Several Newberry athletes take the ice as part of the Manistique Emeralds High School Hockey co-op this season. After years of success teaming together at the youth house hockey level, the three towns of Newberry, Munising, and Manistique, along with their local associations and schools, launched a new high school varsity co-op program to compete at the MHSAA level.

November 18, 2022

The Central Collegiate Hockey Association (CCHA) has announced its Players of the Week for the games of November 1112 and four student-athletes from three different programs. Ryan O’Hara (Bowling Green) earned Forward of theWeek, while Will Zmolek (Bemidji State) and Mattias Sholl (Bemidji State) were the Defenseman and Goaltender of the Week, respectively. Joey Larson (Northern Michigan) was selected as the Rookie of the Week.

November 18, 2022

As the MHSAA fall tournaments wrap up, a few Upper Peninsula teams remain in both volleyball and football with the hopes of bringing some more hardware home up north. Volleyball In Division 4, the Skyline Central Conference is still alive thanks to the Crystal Falls-Forest Park Trojans.

Nystrom resigns from NMU

November 18, 2022

Kyle Nystrom has resigned as Northern Michigan University’s head football coach, effective immediately, according to NMU Athletic Director Rick Comley. Comley said the team was notified early Monday afternoon (Nov.

North Central wins over Marion

November 18, 2022

The North Central High School football team faced its first challenge of the season on Saturday, but pulled away from the Marion Eagles, 36-12, in Lower Michigan. The win moves the Jets into the state championship game next Saturday at the Superior Dome.

Magical season ends at Mustang Stadium

November 18, 2022

A special season came to an end on Saturday, as the visiting Merrill Vandals upset the Munising Mustangs 22-20 in Mustang Stadium. Despite the snow and the cold, the Munising defense couldn’t have started any hotter, forcing a fumble and a threeand- out in the first two possessions.

Norse Split in Roller Coaster Weekend

November 18, 2022

The Bay College Norse Women’s Basketball Team (2-2) earned a split for the second weekend in a row using a strong shooting night to overcome the Mesabi Range Norse (0-3) by a final of 7950 on Friday night. On Saturday they fell in a closely contested battle with Madison College (2-4) 44-40 in a low-scoring affair.