Marquette HS Leads 2016-17 'Parade Of Champions'
Marquette High School won the most MHSAA state championships of any school in Michigan in the 2016-17 school year, while several downstate schools won their first-ever state titles. Click the above headline to read the school year recap.
WILD FINISH: Iron Mountain 10's Outlast Norway
The Norway 9-10 boys rallied from an 11-3 deficit to take a one-run lead in the sixth inning, but Iron Mountain scored twice in the bottom of the inning to win the Yooper Tournament final, 13-12, in Escanaba. Click the above headline for photos, videos.
SPORTS BROADCASTS ON RRN STATIONS
Friday June 30, 2017
6:00 PM - American Legion Baseball. Gladstone Indians vs Pulaski Legion. From the Firecracker Tournament at Pederson Ballpark in Marinette, Wisconsin. On WCHT-AM (NewsTalk 600), and on-line at www.rrnsports.com.
7:00 PM - NASCAR Racing. XFinity Series 250-mile race. From the Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Florida. On WCMM-FM (102.5 The Moose), and WUPG-FM (Maverick 96.7).
8:30 PM - American Legion Baseball. Escanaba Cubs vs Marinette Legion. From the Marinette Firecracker Tournament at Pederson Ballpark in Marinette, Wisconsin. On WCHT-AM (NewsTalk 600), and on-line at www.rrnsports.com.
Saturday July 1, 2017
4:00 PM - American Legion Baseball. Gladstone Indians vs Green Bay Shockers. Firecracker Tournament at Haase Field in Marinette, Wisconsin. On WCHT-AM (NewsTalk 600), and on-line at www.rrnsports.com.
6:30 PM - American Legion Baseball. Escanaba Cubs vs Pulaski Legion. Firecracker Tournament at Haase Field in Marinette, Wisconsin. On WCHT-AM (600), and on-line at www.rrnsports.com.
6:30 PM - NASCAR Racing. Monster Energy NASCAR Series 400-mile race. From Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Florida. On WCMM-FM (102.5 The Moose), and WUPG-FM (Maverick 96.7)
Sunday July 2, 2017
11:45 AM - American Legion Baseball. Escanaba Cubs vs Manitowoc Legion. Firecracker Tournament from the Pederson Ballpark in Marinette, Wisconsin. On WCHT-AM (600), and on-line at www.rrnsports.com.
2:00 PM - American Legion Baseball. Gladstone Indians vs Marinette Legion. Firecracker Tournament at Pederson Ballpark in Marinette, Wisconsin. On WCHT-AM (NewsTalk 600), and on-line at www.rrnsports.com.
Monday July 3, 2017
7:00 PM - NASCAR Racing. "Fast Talk" from the Performance Racing Network. On WCHT-AM (NewsTalk 600).
Tuesday July 4, 2017
7:00 PM - NASCAR Racing. "NASCAR Live". From the Motor Racing Network. On WCMM-FM (102.5 The Moose).
Wednesday July 5, 2017
8:00 PM - American Legion Baseball. Gladstone Indians at Escanaba Cubs. From Al Ness Field in Escanaba. On WCHT-AM (NewsTalk 600), and on-line at www.rrnsports.com.
Thursday July 6, 2017
5:50 PM - Little League Softball. Major Girls (Age 11-12) District Tournament. Escanaba vs Norway. From Lemmerand Park in Escanaba. On WCHT-AM (NewsTalk 600), and on-line at www.rrnsports.com.
LATEST ARTICLES
TIMBER!!! Popelka Strikes Out 17 In Escanaba Win
Justin Popelka scattered three hits and struck out 17 batters as the Escanaba Cubs beat the Bark River Bucs, 4-0, in American Legion Baseball action Tuesday night in the first game of a doubleheader. Click the above headline for photos, videos.
Gladstone Braves Celebrate Successful 2017 Season
The Gladstone High School baseball team held its season-ending banquet Monday night. The Braves went 29-8 this season and were regional runners-up. Click the above headline to see who won which of the team's awards.
Escanaba Builds Early Lead, Holds Off Niagara, 9-4
The Escanaba Cubs took a 6-0 lead in the third inning on the way to a 9-4 win over Niagara in American Legion Baseball action Monday night at Al Ness Field. Click the above headline to read details, and see photos and video highlights.
Gladstone Wins Legion Tournament For First Time
The Gladstone Indians battled from behind twice on Sunday, and took home the championship of the Gregg Johnson Memorial American Legion Baseball Tournament. The Indians won the ten-team event with a 9-7 victory over the Eastern U.P. Travelers in the semifinals, and a 4-3 win over DePere in the final. Click the above headline for details.
Emma Talley Wins Rain-Shortened Symetra Event
Emma Talley finished up her second round on Sunday at the Island Resort Championship at Sweetgrass, and then watched the rains fall again. This time, it was too much for the course to take and the third round was called off, and Talley collected the trophy and winner's check. Click the above headline for details, courtesy of Symetra Tour.
Michigan Tech head hockey coach Joe Shawhan announced the hiring of Chris Brooks as an assistant coach on Monday. Brooks joins the Huskies from the University of Wisconsin–Stevens Point where he was the head coach of the Pointers over the past six seasons, leading the team to three straight NCAA Division III Frozen Fours and winning the National Title in 2016. Brooks played collegiately at Western Michigan University.
Mitch Hall Hired As Rockets Girls Hoops Coach
Rapid River High School has a new varsity girls basketball coach. Rapid River graduate Mitch Hall will run the Rockets program, says Athletic Director Rick Pepin. "He;s made an investment into our girls, and into our school, and he deserves the opportunity," Pepin said. "He bleeds purple and gold, and he's come back to the community, and he wants to invest in our young girls." Hall was the junior varsity basketball coach last season.
Justin Popelka scattered three hits and struck out 17 batters as the Escanaba Cubs beat the Bark River Bucs, 4-0, in American Legion Baseball action Tuesday night in the first game of a doubleheader. Click the above headline for photos, videos.
The Gladstone High School baseball team held its season-ending banquet Monday night. The Braves went 29-8 this season and were regional runners-up. Click the above headline to see who won which of the team's awards.
The Escanaba Cubs took a 6-0 lead in the third inning on the way to a 9-4 win over Niagara in American Legion Baseball action Monday night at Al Ness Field. Click the above headline to read details, and see photos and video highlights.
The Gladstone Indians battled from behind twice on Sunday, and took home the championship of the Gregg Johnson Memorial American Legion Baseball Tournament. The Indians won the ten-team event with a 9-7 victory over the Eastern U.P. Travelers in the semifinals, and a 4-3 win over DePere in the final. Click the above headline for details.
Emma Talley finished up her second round on Sunday at the Island Resort Championship at Sweetgrass, and then watched the rains fall again. This time, it was too much for the course to take and the third round was called off, and Talley collected the trophy and winner's check. Click the above headline for details, courtesy of Symetra Tour.
