Wrestlers grapple in tough Munising meet

By John Vrancic For the Newberry News It was rough going for a young and shorthanded Newberry wrestling team in Munising on Saturday. Despite all that, the Indians had a few shining moments in the Munising Holiday Super Duals. Junior Gaijye Depew finished undefeated...

Emeralds’ comeback falls short in overtime defeat

The Emeralds varsity hockey team endured a roller coaster of emotions on Sunday, falling behind, then taking the lead, before finishing just short in a 4-3 overtime loss to the Fenton Griffins at the Little Bear West Arena. The incredible comeback and overtime had...

Lady Indians dominate Rudyard in opener

By Dan Hardenbrook The new season got off to a strong start for the Newberry Lady Indians, who thrilled the hometown fans with a convincing 48-36 win in the 2025-2026 season opener. The final gap was closed by a late Bulldogs rally after the Lady Indians built a game...

Newberry’s Lewicki named U.P.’s top defensive player

Newberry senior Garrett Lewicki has been selected as the Upper Peninsula’s Defensive Player of the Year in this year’s All-U.P. football picks. Lewicki and Ishpeming standout Grady Gauthier were both selected to the elite All-U.P. Dream Team, while several...

Lady Indians conference champs, #1 seed

By Dan Hardenbrook The Newberry Lady Indians are the 2025 EUP Conference Volleyball Champions! Newberry clinched its first league title since the 1990s with a 3-0 straight set victory over the Pickford Panthers late last week. The Lady Indians also clinched the top...

2025 Great Lakes 8 East All-Conference honors announced

The 2025 Great Lakes 8 East All-Conference football teams were announced this week, highlighting a season defined by strong performances, tough defenses, and breakout stars across the Upper Peninsula’s small-school gridirons. Norway emerged as the league’s dominant...