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Sintkowski’s Final-Hole Eagle Secures UP Finals Repeat for Hancock

Editor’s note: This story first appeared on MHSAA.com. NORWAY — Hancock’s Jackson Sintkowski said he wasn’t playing the best at Friday’s Upper Peninsula Division 2 Final. His last hole, and what happened to be the team’s final one for the day, went exceedingly well, though. His ...

Pipkorn emerges with season-best score to lead North Central’s repeat run

Editor’s note: This story first appeared on MHSAA.com. ESCANABA — Powers North Central’s Nathan Pipkorn hadn’t shot in the 70s all season, and he was golfing with the No. 3s at Wednesday’s Upper Peninsula Division 3 Boys Golf Final. He was the No. 1 by the end of the day. Pipkorn ...

Ontonagon tradition continues as super sophomore leads latest title triumph

Editor’s note: This story first appeared on MHSAA.com. ESCANABA — When Jim Jessup goes into the Ontonagon school, middle schoolers ask him if he’ll still be coaching when they are old enough to join the high school golf team. “The history of the community is the girls play golf, and ...

Escanaba girls meet Sweetgrass Challenge, Copper Kings finish third

Editor’s note: This story first appeared on MHSAA.com. HARRIS — Looking at scoring averages heading into Wednesday’s Upper Peninsula Division 1 Girls Golf Final, Escanaba assistant coach Jake Berlinski figured his team was the favorite. With that in mind, he offered a simple message ...

Bulldogs softball ends regular season with win

CALUMET — With softball district playoffs fast approaching Calumet Copper Kings coach Joel Rastello wanted to make sure that his girls were ready with one last competitive game. Who could be a better competitor than the Hancock Bulldogs? The two teams have used a single-game matchup as ...

Loukus, Bjorn named Copper Kings’ 2025 Outstanding Athletes

CALUMET — The Calumet Copper Kings announced their Outstanding Athletes Thursday. Ted Loukus was the George Gipp award winner as the most outstanding senior male athlete in the Class of 2025. This award has been given out annually at Calumet High School since 1938.  Allison Bjorn was ...