Dec 22, 2021 | Sports
By Dan Hardenbrook The Manistique Emeralds Co-op hockey team had a historic pair of games last week. Skating in front of hometown fans in Manistique on Thursday and Munising on Friday, and in their brand new bright green jerseys featuring logos from all three schools,...
Dec 15, 2021 | Sports
By Dan Hardenbrook When you step inside the JL DeCook Gym after school these days, you can hear the Newberry High School wrestling team hard at work. Rarely seen as they grind away in the balcony, and often performing at a high level behind the scenes and out of the...
Dec 8, 2021 | Sports
By Dan Hardenbrook The Manistique Emeralds varsity hockey team took home the program’s first ever win in weekend action at Michigan Tech, taking down the Hancock Bulldogs JV 2-0 Sunday morning. Coming off of a tie with the Jeffers Jets a day prior, there was extra...
Dec 1, 2021 | Sports
Respecting all and fearing none By Dan Hardenbrook Every year, Engadine Lady Eagles varsity basketball coach Roger French comes up with a slogan that he hopes becomes the identity of his team as they take on all challengers during the season. He uses it to set the...
Nov 24, 2021 | Sports
By Dan Hardenbrook It was a stunning sight for Newberry girls basketball Coach Jim Dzelak when he stepped out of his coach’s office for the start of the first practice of the season earlier this month. Dzelak and the Lady Indians have been hurt by low numbers...
Nov 17, 2021 | Sports
By Dan Hardenbrook Anyone who pays any attention to hockey around here knows we’ve had decades of greatness on the ice. There are banners from some of the very best teams hanging in the rafters at the barn. With amazing moments and unforgettable games, Newberry’s...
