The governor is still playing games

Sep 17, 2020 | Sports

By Dan Hardenbrook This is all just a giant game to the Governor. I have absolutely, positively no doubt. This was all part of the plan. Just when we think we’ve won, it hits us out of nowhere like a haymaker to the jaw. Governor Gretchen Whitmer may lose certain...

TMCMX celebrates another season

Sep 9, 2020 | Sports

By Dan Hardenbrook Motocross riders from around the region returned to Newberry over Labor Day weekend for one last summer run at the TMC MX track. The full weekend slate featured a full class of entries. Saturday was a special day as the group celebrated the end of...

Lady Eagles suspend season after COVID exposure

Sep 2, 2020 | Schools, Sports

By Dan Hardenbrook The Engadine girls JV and varsity volleyball seasons are now on hold after multiple players recently came into contact with a person who has since tested positive for Covid-19. The JV and varsity matches scheduled for Tuesday night at home vs....

We’re punishing the wrong people

Aug 26, 2020 | Editorial, Sports

From the press box By Dan Hardenbrook Everybody is talking and has an opinion about what’s best to do now, and how we should handle athletics at school. I ask, for the student athletes and families who have been punished: Why aren’t we allowed to make a choice? It’s a...

The MHSAA lied

Aug 19, 2020 | Schools, Sports

By Dan Hardenbrook This isn’t just about sports. Not anymore. Whether or not you were in favor of fall football, the MHSAA screwed up. The way they came to the decision to move football to the spring was an absolute disaster. The MHSAA organization should be...

Fall football has officially begun

Aug 12, 2020 | Sports

By Dan Hardenbrook It’s official: Newberry High School Football is back! Twenty-eight players in grades 9-12 took the field in the program’s first official practice of the 2020 season on Monday. Though nobody knows what’s next, the focus is clear. Be prepared to play....