Manistique Emeralds honor seniors in home victory

Feb 4, 2026 | Sports

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

Jan 22, 2026 | Sports

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

Jan 14, 2026 | Sports

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

Jan 9, 2026 | Sports

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...

Wrestlers grapple in tough Munising meet

Jan 2, 2026 | Sports

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

Dec 24, 2025 | Sports

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...