Area Sports

Newberry and Brimley student athletes in Michigan will compete in a higher classification starting 2026-27, as they move up from Class D to Class C.

Players from Newberry and Engadine were among those recognized when the 2025-26 Eastern Upper Peninsula All-Conference Boys Basketball Team.

Newberry sophomore Gracie Johnson has been named Player of the Year for the Eastern Upper Peninsula All-Conference Girls Basketball Team for the 2025-26 season.

Newberry Lady Indians, the top seed, face Engadine Lady Eagles in the Girls MHSAA Division 4 District 101 Tournament.

The semifinals matchups feature three teams (Newberry, Brimley, and Rudyard) from the EUP Conference, which is coming off one of its most competitive seasons in recent history.

This is the first outright solo conference title for the Newberry boys basketball program since joining the league several seasons ago.

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 Manistique Emeralds Varsity co-op put on a show for their hometown fans this past weekend.

A strong showing in the late third and early fourth quarter gave the powerhouse Panthers breathing room, and they capitalized to hold off the Indians.

The Newberry Boys Varsity Basketball team secured two thrilling victories against rivals, improving their season record to 4-2.