Area Sports

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

The Bandits finished the 2024-2025 campaign as one of the state’s best local house hockey teams with an overall record of 42-5.02

Girls basketball teams start their postseason tournaments tonight, and a local rivalry will highlight semifinal action on opening night.

Senior offensive/defensive lineman Ethan Pavey announced last week that he has committed to play football for St. Norbert College in Wisconsin.

Engadine senior Hunter Cameron, a multifaceted football talent for the Eagles, has been added to the roster for this year’s U.P. All Star Football Game.

After bursting onto the scene as a freshman, Taylor finished his Engadine running career by leading his team to second place in the state.

A pair of Newberry’s top varsity football players will get to put the pads on one last time after being selected to participate in the 2025 UP All Star Football game.

On a day which scoring points was a real challenge, one Newberry wrestler found his way to the podium in the 52nd Annual Escanaba Elks Invitational on Saturday.

The Manistique Emeralds Varsity Hockey team stayed busy over the holiday break, with three games in four days to wrap up 2024.