Three Northern Michigan University Olympic Training Site weightlifters competed at the USA Weightlifting National Championships, over the weekend, in Dallas. Vanessa McCoy led the way with a second place finish at 63kg. Click the above headline for more details.
Teenager C.J. Greaves was in the winner's circle again on Sunday at the Bark River Off-Road races, but Keegan Kincaid won Sunday's Pro Two-Wheel Drive race to prevent Greaves from a double weekend sweep. Click the above headline to read details from the TORC Series. (Photo of Greaves' #33 Truck courtesy of the TORC Series)
It was a big day for C.J. Greaves Saturday as the Off-Road Racing weekend in Bark River kicked off for a 40th straight summer. Greaves won two events to strengthen his points lead in both events, passing his father, Johnny, along the way. Click the above headline to read the details, courtesy of the TORC Series.
The Escanaba Senior Little League All-Stars returned home Sunday to a hero's welcome after their World Series runner-up finish in Delaware. The girls flew from the East Coast to Chicago in the morning, and then caravaned back to the Upper Peninsula in the afternoon. Click the above headline from the event to see photos taken by Mary Gauthier.
Gladstone's Matt Argall won the U.P. Challenge men's golf tournament on Sunday, which was actually held in Marinette, Wisconsin. Argall shot a third-round "70" to end the three-round event with a 209, two shots clear of second place. Click the above headline for details.
The Escanaba Senior Little League All-Stars had their dream season come to an end on Saturday in the World Series Championship game in Delaware. Escanaba lost to the West Regional Champions from Missoula, Montana, 10-0. Click the above headline to read the details, and to see Mary Gauthier's photos.
The Escanaba Senior Girls (age 15-16) pulled out another dramatic victory at the Little League World Series on Friday, beating previously-undefeated Bristol, Pa., 2-1, to advance to the World Championship game in Delaware. Click the headline for details.
The District Ten Little League All-Star teams represented the U.P. in state, regional, and World Series tournaments. Click the above headline to see scores from all of this summer's action.
The Escanaba Senior Little League All-Stars (age 15-16) played their best game of this long tournament run at the most opportune time Thursday. Escanaba made no errors and got strong pitching from Katie Ross to post a 2-1 win over Damascus, Virginia, at the World Series. Click the above headline for the details.
EMP is sponsoring racing on Friday, August 7 at the U.P. State Fairgrounds. UPIR switched to Friday this week to allow organizers of Armageddon on Wheels to host their event on Saturday. Only six points separate the top three drivers in the Sportsmen Micro-Sprint class. Click the above headline to read more details.
The Escanaba Senior Little League All-Stars (age 15-16) picked up their first win of the World Series on Wednesday, beating Prague, Czech Republic, 11-1, in Lower Sussex, Delaware. Escanaba needs a win on Thursday to qualify for Friday's semifinals. Click the above headline to read game details, and to see photos and videos taken by Mary Gauthier.
The Escanaba Senior Little League All-Stars committed six errors and struggled to get timely hits in their World Series game against Victoria, B.C., Canada on Tuesday. Escanaba gave up six runs in the third inning and lost, 6-2, to fall to 0-2 in the tournament. Click the above headline to see photos, videos taken by Mary Gauthier.
The Escanaba 9-10 girls finished pool play undefeated at the Minor Softball state tournament in downstate Essexville. Escanaba beat Big Rapids, 14-0, on Monday, to earn a spot in Wednesday's quarterfinals. Click the above headline for details and photos.
The Escanaba Senior Girls (age 15-16) dropped the first contest of their Little League World Series tournament Sunday night in Delaware. Escanaba gave up six runs in the first inning and lost to the experienced team from Garden City, Montana, 11-1, in six innings. Click the above headline to read game details, and for photos taken by Mary Gauthier.
The Escanaba Minor Little League All-Stars (age 9-10) won their second straight pool play game on Sunday, beating Vicksburg, 11-1, at the state tournament in downstate Essexville. Click the above headline for details, and photos taken by Cory Allen and Heidi Bullen.
The Escanaba Minor Girls Little League All-Stars (age 9-10) rolled to a 14-0 win over Milan in their state tournament opener Saturday in downstate Essexville. Click the above headline to read the details, and to see photos taken by Heidi Bullen.
The tournament run ended one win shy of the World Series for the Delta County Junior Girls (age 13-14) at the Central Regional Tournament in South Holland, Ill. The girls took an early lead but made six errors and lost to Clay County, Ky., 7-1, in the regional championship game. Click the above headline for details.
The Escanaba Senior Little League All-Stars (age 15-16) are preparing for the Senior Little League World Series next weekend in Delaware. The girls now know the four teams they will face in pool play, as other regional tournaments have started to wrap up. The Escanaba girls continue to practice at home, and are doing some fundraising. Click the above headline to see the details.
The Delta County Junior Girls (age 13-14) came from behind for the second straight day on Wednesday, and the latest victory puts the girls one win away from a trip to the World Series. The girls scored a run in both the sixth and seventh innings to beat Des Moines, Iowa, 3-2, in the regional semifinals in South Holland, Ill. Click the above headline for the details.
The Delta County Junior Little League All-Stars (age 13-14) slipped past the Kentucky State Champions, 3-2, in eight innings Tuesday at the Central Regional Tournament in South Holland, Ill. Amber Lenards ripped doubles in both the fifth and eighth innings, and scored the game's tying and winning runs. Click the above headline to see photos and videos taken by the Balengers, and listen to post-game interviews.
After struggling for the past two seasons to put a representative team on the ice, Marquette Junior Hockey President Jeff Cornock announced Monday that the Marquette Electricians 18U AAA Midget Major Hockey Team would be ceasing operations, effective immediately. Click the above headline for more.
The Delta County Junior Little League All-Stars (age 13-14) bounced back from Saturday's loss to beat South Bend, Ind., 9-0, Monday at the Central Regional Tournament in South Holland, Ill. Click the above headline to read the details, see photos and videos taken by the Balengers, and listen to post-game interviews.
The Escanaba Senior Little League All-Stars (age 15-16) will head to the World Series in Delaware next week after earning an emotional Central Regional championship on Sunday in South Bend, Ind. Click the above headline to read the details, and to see photos and videos taken by Mary Gauthier. Also, hear post-game interviews.
Taylor Gauthier hit two home runs and Katie Ross added her second home run in as many days as the Escanaba Senior Girls (age 15-16) stunned the defending Senior Little League World Series Champions from South Bend, Ind., 6-3, on Saturday. Click the above headline to see videos taken by Mary Gauthier, and listen to interviews.
The Escanaba Senior Girls (age 15-16) got off to a rough start in their first Central Regional Tournament game Friday in South Bend, Indiana. But the girls got the wake-up call and rolled to a 15-6 win over DesMoines, Iowa, and then they dominated Indianapolis District Seven, 23-1, in a mercy-shortened game. Click the above headline for details, and to see photos and videos taken by Mary Gauthier.
The Junior Boys (age 13-14) State Tournament began on Thursday in Gladstone. Eight teams from around the state are playing in a double-elimination format. Norway and Sault Ste. Marie are representing the U.P., and they both won their opening games. Click the above headline for the details.
The Escanaba Senior Girls (age 15-16) Little League softball team took part in Opening Ceremonies Thursday night in South Bend, Ind. The girls will open Central Regional Tournament Play on Friday morning against DesMoines Grandview LL, Iowa. Click the above headline to see the girls' schedule, and photos taken by Mary Gauthier.
The Escanaba Minor Boys baseball team will play in the state finals this weekend in downstate St. Clair. Escanaba advanced to the 16-team state tournament by beating Kingsford in the district championship over the weekend. Click the above headline to see the boys' state tournament schedule, and to see photos taken by Mickey LaMarch.
It was a packed school board meeting Monday night in Escanaba as Jim Hansen fought for his job as a high school science teacher, and as the head coach of the Eskymo varsity football team. Hansen was fired from the football coaching job, and suspended from his teaching job, in June. Click the above headline to read the details. (WJMN-TV photo)
Over 1500 fans packed the stands for UPIR's 5th Annual Blast from the Past and 3rd Annual Art Richer Memorial race on Saturday. Seventy-four racers in six divisions and 21 vintage modifieds put on a show in Escanaba. Click the above headline to read the details.
