Newberry HS softball impresses in debut

Apr 23, 2025 | Sports

By Bruce Dake The Newberry softball team traveled to Manistique to take on the Emeralds on Wednesday, April 16. This was a welcome relief to practicing in the gym for the last four and a half weeks. Just to be outside and to face competition was a big transition for...

Eagles Track & Field off and running

Apr 18, 2025 | Sports

By Dan Hardenbrook The spring sports season launched for Engadine this past weekend, as the Eagles Boys and Girls Varsity and Middle School track teams headed to LSSU for the 4th Annual Yooper Indoor Invitational. With Mother Nature still causing havoc, the indoor...

Indians baseball impresses against Sand Creek

Apr 9, 2025 | Sports

By Dan Hardenbrook If the 2024 season was a nightmare for the Newberry Indians Varsity Baseball team, then Saturday’s season opener had to feel like a dream come true. The Indians, still being held back by Mother Nature at home, travelled south to open the 2025...

Public vs. private school debate reignites

Mar 31, 2025 | Sports

By Dan Hardenbrook The debate over how public and private schools measure up in athletics is a hot topic that rarely reaches public platforms. But the much-whispered conversation took center stage at this past weekend’s MHSSA Championship weekend for girls basketball....

14U team battles through wild season to victory

Mar 27, 2025 | Sports

By Dan Hardenbrook The 2024-2025 youth hockey season is over, and the TAYHA 14U team became the latest squad to lace up their skates and put their opponents on notice and become one of Newberry’s greats. Dubbed the “French Trucking Bandits” as a homage to longtime...

Girls district tournament tips off tonight

Mar 5, 2025 | Sports

By Dan Hardenbrook Girls basketball teams start their postseason tournaments tonight, and a local rivalry will highlight semifinal action on opening night. Newberry and Engadine are both part of Division 4 District 101, and they meet tonight for a spot in the...