Newberry JV Boys Basketball claims first outright conference title

By Dan Hardenbrook The Newberry JV Boys Basketball team claimed a conference crown after a 40-29 win over the Cedarville-DeTour Islanders last Friday. The win improved their season record to 15-2 and wrapped up an 11-1 mark in the EUP Conference this season. The squad...

Engadine to host Teddy Bear Toss and honor local heroes

By Dan Hardenbrook Engadine Consolidated Schools and the Engadine Key Club will benefit children and honor local heroes for their service at Thursday’s home girls basketball game against Newberry. The 1st Annual Teddy Bear Toss and Hometown Hero Night will begin at 6...

Manistique Emeralds honor seniors in home victory

The Manistique Emeralds Varsity co-op put on a show for their hometown fans this past weekend. The Emeralds recognized parents of the players in a pregame ceremony before honoring their three seniors during the first intermission of the final home games this season at...

Newberry pushes Panthers to the limit

By Dan Hardenbrook High energy and high intensity have been hallmarks of great performances early this season by the Newberry Boys Varsity Basketball teams. Both were on display again last week as the Indians welcomed in one of the top teams in the Upper Peninsula....

Newberry boys basketball wins against rivals

The Newberry Boys Varsity Basketball team got back on track with two big wins in the last week, improving their season record to 4-2. The wins were extra sweet for the Indians, who defeated two of their fiercest rivals. In Friday’s matchup against the Munising...

Bliss wins 100th career victory

By John Vrancic for the Newberry News The Newberry Indians brought four wrestlers and two reached the podium at the Escanaba Elks Invitational in Escanaba Saturday. Gaijye Depew placed fourth in the 165-pound class and senior Howard Bliss earned his 100th career...