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Bulldogs baseball comes from behind to advance

GLADSTONE — Trailing 2-1 in the top of the seventh inning, the Hancock Bulldogs baseball team had just three outs to play with if they wanted to live to fight another day. On back-to-back plays, they scored a run, and ended up defeating the Menominee Maroons, 3-2, in semifinal play in the Division 3 Region 17 tournament Wednesday. The key rally was started by a Kirby Storm walk. Todd Kilpela also drew a walk, and Hancock quickly had a pair of runners on base. Chase Keranen sacrificed to move both runners into scoring position. Ben Keranen was then intentionally walked to load the ...

Wesa Insurance softball hustles past Wildlife Refuge Cabins

CHASSELL — The girls from the Wesa Insurance minors softball team got back on the winning track Wednesday with an 8-4 victory over Wildlife Refuge Camp. Wesa Insurance coach Scott Wesa liked his girls attention to detail with this win. “They hustled on the base paths and in the field ...

Prep Athlete of the Week

While Hancock left fielder Tally Storm struck out once and went 0-for-2 in the Division 4 District 97 final against Lake Linden-Hubbell, she made multiple catches that kept the game in striking distance for the Bulldogs until, and after, the rest of the team could strike. Her biggest catch ...

Kuhar adds pair of transfers to soccer’s signing class

HOUGHTON — Michigan Tech soccer head coach Melissa Kuhar has announced the addition of two transfers, Addison Grogan and Melissa Riley to the 2026 signing class. "I am thrilled to add Addison and Melissa to our program,” said Kuhar. “They both bring previous college playing experience which will help our team greatly.” They both possess a competitive fire and a willingness to want to get to work immediately. Not only are the quality student athletes, but they are both also great people off the field that will help us to continue to grow our team culture. So excited for them ...

‘Lessons on the Rink’ quickly becoming a hit with children, schools

HOUGHTON — As he and his wife sit at their dining room table and take in a nice, warm May morning, Randy McKay has a smile on his face. Along with his wife, Amy, Randy, a former Michigan Tech Huskies and NHL hockey player, has written a children’s book that stresses the importance of ...

Superior Service takes two in Portage Lake majors softball

CHASSELL — Superior Service Towing was the team to beat on the softball diamond Tuesday. The girls in red earned wins against The Blitz (11-8) and Backcountry Village (9-7) in Portage Lake Little League majors action. In the opener against The Blitz, Superior jumped out to a 2-1 lead and ...