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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 ...

GrandBridge softball shuts out Wildlife Refuge, 10-0

HURONTOWN — Pitching was almost perfect for GrandBridge Properties minor softball team on Monday night. The girls in the circle combined for 11 strikeouts and allowed just two hits in a five-inning shutout over Wildlife Refuge Cabins. In the end, the girls in gray scored in every inning to ...

Northern Wishes, Gold Standard open seasons with wins

LAKE LINDEN — The Copper County Women’s Fastpitch softball season opened Monday with a pair of games, both of which saw one team find their way home multiple times. Northern Wishes defeated Superior Service 14-1, and Gold Standard cruised to a 10-0 win over Moyle/Finnish Coat. Rosalie ...

Fourth time’s the charm

NEENAH — For the fourth straight year, Shottle Bop won the Guts Frisbee Wisconsin Tournament this past weekend at O'Hauser Park. They finished at the top of a field of 19 teams with 100 players, and they did it with a victory over Monte Carlo. Shottle Bop, which is made up of William Blau, ...

Bridgefest Pickleball winners

Over the weekend, Robert Sturos (left) took third place in the Bridgefest Pickleball Tournament, earning a $25 cash prize, at the Laurn Grove Courts in Hancock. Dan Greenlee (center) won first place, a $75 cash prize. Justin Fila (right) earned second place, a $50 cash prize. (Photo provided)