×

Local Sports

Wildlife Refuge Cabins swings past Base Burners in minors softball

CHASSELL — While a pesky drizzle fell upon the softball field in Chassell, it had no effect on dampening the hot bats of Wildlife Refuge Cabins Wednesday. The girls in pink stayed two runs ahead of their opponent, the Base Burners, and posted a 9-7 win in Portage Lake Little League Minors ...

The Blitz splits with Superior Services in majors softball

CHASSELL — Portage Lake Little League Majors softball wrapped up its week with a doubleheader at the Chassell field on Thursday. While the Superior Service Towing dominated the first game with a 10-1 win, The Blitz bounced back and took the second game with a 9-7 score. According to Blitz ...

Moyle, Superior Service earn earn wins in women’s fastpitch

LAKE LINDEN — In Copper Country Women’s Fastpitch softball action Wednesday, Moyle/Finnish Coat earned an 11-8 win over Northern Wishes at the Boneyard in Lake Linden. In the other game, Superior Service cruised to a 13-5 victory over Figaro’s Pizza. Moyle/Finnish Coat turned to Krista ...

Athlete of the Week

Marabelle Hermann pitched an inning for GrandBridge Properties Monday in a 10-0 win over Wildlife Refugee Cabins Monday in Hurontown. She also racked up a run as well in the first inning. (Eddie O’Neill/For the Gazette)

Backcountry Village earns split in majors softball

HURONTOWN — It was the tale of two games for the Backcountry Village in Portage Lake Little League Majors softball action Tuesday. The girls in green had a slow start in their opening contest against Superior Service Towing losing, 5-1. However, their bats came alive in their second game ...

Huskies Nordic skiers Burns and Hansen awarded as Academic All-District

HOUGHTON — A pair of Michigan Tech Huskies Nordic skiers were recognized for their efforts on the snow, and in the classroom. Bridget Burns and Greta Hansen have been named to the 2025-26 Academic All-District At-Large teams for the second straight year. The honor is selected by College ...