Anticipating a winning Indians football season

By Dan Hardenbrook The 2021 varsity football season will always be one to remember for the Newberry Indians. The program featured five All UP players and set a single season record for points scored on their way to a 7-2 record, a playoff win over perennial powerhouse...

Newberry Clay Crushers participate in state championship

On June 25, the Newberry Clay Crushers participated in the State Trapshooting Championship in Mason, Michigan. Out of a total of 110 shooters in the JV competition, the following individuals placed: —Evan Lustila —15th place (186/200) —Sophia Johnson —17th place...

Engadine searching for new football coach

By Dan Hardenbrook After two seasons as head football coach for his alma mater in Engadine, Vince Leveille is stepping down. Once a star player for the Engadine Eagles, Leveille brought three decades of experience at every level–from youth football to semi pro and an...

Local stars shine one last time

By Dan Hardenbrook Saturday was a special day for top-ranked former high school football players from around the Upper Peninsula as the top senior players from last season suited up and represented their schools one last time. Newberry Linebacker Johnny Nutkins, a...

2022 Varsity Baseball Awards

The Newberry Varsity Baseball team held its end of the season awards banquet last Wednesday at the American Legion Post 74 in Newberry. Coaches Dan Hardenbrook and Ben Rahilly spoke about the team’s season, and individual players were presented with certificates of...

Baseball players earn postseason honors

By Dan Hardenbrook Several players from the 2022 Newberry Indians Varsity Baseball team have earned awards for their accomplishments on the field and in the classroom. Postseason awards have been announced from multiple coaches groups at the conference and district...