RRNSports.com's U.P. Sports Briefs:
Iron Mountain, Ishpeming Boys Lose At State Tourney
The Ishpeming and Iron Mountain North Major Boys (age 11-12) were both eliminated from Little League state tournament play Sunday in Gaylord. Ishpeming was shut out by White Lake, 10-0, and finished the tournament with one win and two losses. Iron Mountain got home runs from Brock Grenier and Tanner Huotari, but still lost to Western Grand Rapids, 5-4. Click the DISTRICT TEN LITTLE LEAGUE button on the left side of this page.
5K Run For Eskymo Sports Held For Ninth Year
Escanaba's Ludington Park was the site Saturday for the annual "Lighthouse 5K Run" to support the EHS softball, track, and cross country programs. Gladstone's Michelle McCarthy-Pall won the women's race in 19 minutes, 48 seconds. Stephenson's Trevor Bietort won the men's race in 17 minutes, 36 seconds.
Escanaba Eskymo Hockey Team Selling Old Jerseys
The Escanaba High School hockey team is going out with the old, in with the new. Coach Charlie Elliott says they are selling off their old Orange and Black jerseys to raise money to buy new road jerseys. They cost $50 each. If you would like to buy a jersey, contact EHS Assistant Coach Andy Johnson via E-Mail at andrewjohnson@charterinternet.com.
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Escanaba High School graduates Alex Wyckoff and Kyle Bernard have signed "tenders" with the Bozeman Icedogs of the North Pacific Hockey League. Both will play on this Junior hockey team for former Northern Michigan University goaltender Bill Zaniboni, who is the head coach.
