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Bulldogs boys, Miners girls win regional titles in Iron River

IRON RIVER — When things finally settled Wednesday at George Young Golf Course in Iron River, the Hancock Bulldogs boys and the Negaunee Miners girls came away with regional tournament team wins. The boys’ side came down to one stroke difference between the Bulldogs, paced by Connor Helminen, who finished tied for second with Calumet’s Robert Loukus and Houghton’s Brendan Jukuri, and the Jeffers Jets, who were paced by medalist Tage Rajala. On the girls’ side, the competition was not as close. The Miners defeated Hancock by 39 strokes, and were paced by medalist Ady ...

Prep Athlete of the Week

Lake Linden-Hubbell centerfielder Ashlyn Steves had a strong week last week for the Lakes softball team. She started Monday going 1-for-4 with two RBI in a 13-1 win over L’Anse. Friday, she went 2-for-4 with a run scored and two RBI in a 9-8 win in the opening game over Gogebic. She followed ...

Gremlins softball takes one, ties one with Calumet

CALUMET — On the road, and while battling cold temperatures, the Houghton Gremlins softball team needed a bit of a turnaround after dropping four straight games last week. Monday, they scored five runs in the sixth inning of the opening game of a doubleheader against the Calumet Copper Kings ...

Huskies hockey unveils its 2026-27 schedule

HOUGHTON — The Michigan Tech Huskies hockey program announced its 2026-27 schedule on Tuesday in conjunction with the CCHA unveiling its composite schedule. The Huskies have 34 regular-season games that include 26 CCHA games, 16 contests at the MacInnes Student Ice Arena, and eight ...

Hancock baseball swings past Ontonagon, 16-8

HANCOCK — The Hancock Bulldogs posted runs in all but one inning on Monday, and that was the first frame. They turned a 1-3 deficit at home to the Ontonagon Gladiators after two innings into a 16-8 win after seven. “We put the bat on the ball, and that was good to see,” said Hancock ...

Huskies volleyball unveils its 2026 schedule

HOUGHTON — The Michigan Tech Huskies volleyball team announced its 2026 schedule Monday. Under second-year coach Cindy Pindral, the Huskies will play 27 matches in the fall, with 16 GLIAC contests and nine games at the SDC Gym. Opponents Ferris State, St. Cloud, UCCS, and Wayne State went to the NCAA Tournament last season. Michigan Tech begins the season with the UP North Tournament, and the 2026 edition will be hosted in the Upper Peninsula. Minnesota-Duluth is the season and home-opening opponent on Aug. 27 before the Huskies travel to Marquette to play Cal State-East Bay and St. ...