The Northern Michigan University hockey team swept the Ferris State University Bulldogs Friday and Saturday by posting identical 5-2 scores both nights. Click the above headline to read details on both games, courtesy of NMU Sports Information.
The Bay College women's basketball team trimmed a 30-point deficit in half during a third and fourth quarter rally, but fell to the eleventh-ranked Bryant & Stratton Bobcats, 78-59, Saturday, in Wisconsin. Click the above headline for photos, videos.
The Escanaba High School hockey team improved its season record to 10-10-0 on Saturday after posting a 4-2 win over the Jenison Wildcats at the Arctic Coliseum in downstate Chelsea. Click the above headline for details, vidoes taken by Missy Reinhart.
The Bay College men's basketball team cut a 30-point deficit to nine points in the second half, but couldn't complete the comeback, losing to the Bryant & Stratton Bobcats, 90-80, Saturday in suburban Milwaukee. The two teama play again next Saturday. Click the above headline for details, photos, video highlights, and interviews.
The Escanaba High School hockey team bounced back from Thursday's tough loss by beating the Wyandotte Bears, 2-1, in a shootout Friday at the Michigan Public School's High School Hockey Showcase in downstate Chelsea. Click the above headline to read details, see videos taken by Missy Reinhart, and hear post-game interviews.
The Gladstone High School wrestling team rolled to a pair of dual meet victories Thursday night, beating an undermanned Menominee squad, 66-12, and then beating Bark River-Harris, 57-18. The Broncos also knocked off the Maroons as part of the triangular. Click the above headline to see photos and video highlights from the triangular.
The Escanaba High School hockey team had the lead in the second period on Thursday at the Michigan Public High School Hockey Showcase, but lost on a third period goal to Davison, 4-3, in Chelsea. Click the above headline for details. (Missy Reinhart photo)
The Bay College Norse men's basketball team had six players score in double figures Wednesday night and they rolled to a 99-72 win over Filnadia University, sending the Lions to their 51st straight loss. Click the above headline to see photos, video highlights.
The Bay College women’s basketball team lost to Finlandia University for the second time in five days, falling to the Lions, 68-54, Wednesday night in Hancock. Click the above headline to read details, and to see photos and video highlights.
The Manistique Emeralds boys basketball team rallied from 15 points down to take the lead in the third quarter, but the Escanaba Eskymos rebounded to post a 77-70 win Tuesday in Escanaba. Click the above headline for photos, videos, and interviews.
There was a different look at college basketball games across the country over the weekend, as coaches wore their shirts and ties…and tennis shoes. It was the “Suits and Sneakers” to recognize people who have been touched by cancer. That was also the case at the Bay College vs Finlandia University games. Click the above headline to read more.
The Escanaba Eskymos won the Upper Peninsula high school wrestling championship on Saturday in Marquette. The Eskymos had 209 points. Marquette was second (179), and Gladstone was third (156.5). Click the above headline for all of the results.
The Northern Michigan University hockey team beat the Alaska Nanooks, 4-2, Saturday night in Fairbanks. This follows a double overtime win for NMU Friday night. Click the above headline to read details. (NMU Photo)
The Bay College men's basketball team raced to a 30-point lead in the first half and cruised to a 97-78 win over the Finlandia University Lions Saturday in Escanaba. Click the above headline for details, photos, videos, and interviews.
The Bay College women's basketball team lost for the first time on its home court on Saturday, falling to the Finlandia University Lions, 50-45, in a physical, defensive battle. Click the above headline for details, photos, videos, and interviews.
The Escanaba High School girls basketball team built a 19-point lead and held on to beat Bark River-Harris, 57-49, Friday night. Click the above headline for deatils.
Trevor Denome made 48 saves but the Escanaba Eskymos lost to the Houghgon Gremlins, 4-1, Friday night at Dee Stadium. Click the above headline for details.
The Gwinn community is in mourning today following the sudden death of high school football coach Dion Brown. Brown, who was well-known for his enthusiasm and unwaivering support for his players died Wednesday night at the age of 37. Click the above headline to read more, and hear an interview with former player Austin Forbes.
The Northern Michigan University men's basketball team rallied from ten points down to beat Davenport University, 67-58, Thursday night in Lower Michigan. Click the above headline for details, and listen to post-game comments from Coach M<att Majkrzak.
The Wildcat women's basketball team has now won two in a row after defeating Davenport University 52-42 Thursday evening. Seniors Erin Honkala and Jessica Schultz both scored 18 points for NMU. Click the above headline for details, interview with Coach Mattson.
The 120 finalists for the Michigan High School Athletic Association's Scholar-Athlete Awards for the 2019-20 school year, have been announced. Five of the finalists are from the Upper Peninsula. Click the above headline to read more about the program.
The Escanaba High School hockey team battled hard Tuesday night before falling to the state's top-ranked Division Three team, the Calumet Copper Kings, 5-2, at the Wells Sports Complex. Click the above headline for photos, videos taken by Micky LaMarch.
There will be five signing events in the coming months to promote the book "Racing in The 906", which highlights the history of racing in the Upper Peninsula dating back to the 1950's, written by Joe Verdegan. Click the above headline for details.
The North Central Jets beat the Rapid River Rockets, 66-54, Monday in Powers. Freshman Luke Gorzinski scores 32 points for the Jets. Tony DeMars had 21 to lead the Rockets. Click the above headline to listen to post-game interviews.
The By College Norse made the three-hour trip to Sault Ste. Marie to face the Lake Superior State University Junior Lakers Sunday night, and took care of business, posting a 98-75 win at the Bud Cooper Memorial Gym. Click the above headline for details.
The Bay College women’s basketball team jumped to a big lead early and cruised to a 106-12 win over the Lake Superior State University junior varsity team Sunday night in Sault Ste. Marie. Click the above headline for details, photos, and video clips.
The No. 17 Northern Michigan University hockey Wildcats skated to a 2-2 tie with top-ranked Cornell Friday night at Lynah Rink in Ithaca, N.Y. The Big Red won Saturday's game, 3-1. Click the above headline for details of both games.
Chris Dobessi’s three-point basket attempt at the final buzzer of the game hit the rim and bounced away, allowing the Dakota County Technical College Blue Knights to escape with a wild 82-81 win over the Bay College Norse Saturday in Escanaba. Click the above headline to read details, and to see photos and video highlights.
Northern Michigan University Men's Basketball had their best defensive showing since the 2001-02 season as they collected a GLIAC victory over Lake Superior State University with a 65-40 win on Saturday. Click the above headline for details.
Eleven players scored and four reached double figures as Northern Michigan University Women's Basketball team posted a 72-39 GLIAC victory over Lake Superior State on Saturday in Marquette. Click the above headline for details.
