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Garnet Garage wins again as Chris Saari hits walk-off single

HOUGHTON — There is a reason that Garnet Garage sits atop the Copper Country Twilight League at 6-1. In short, they are tough to beat on both sides of the diamond – in the field and at the plate. The proved that again on Thursday with a 5-4 comeback win over REL-Mohawk Technologies. ...

Laplander recognized for excellent soccer season

HOUGHTON — She wasn’t even going to play soccer this season. She was coming off of major surgery, and was ready to walk away from the sport she had dedicated her life to. Then Cheyenne Laplander’s teammates stepped in and convinced her to play. The rest, as they say, is ...

Copper Country Women’s Fastpitch roundup

LAKE LINDEN — A steady cool drizzle at the Boneyard on Wednesday had no effect on the hat bats being swung by the Finnish Coat softball squad. The ladies transformed a 4-3 lead over JB's Sales and Services after five innings into a 13-3 victory in seven. “Hitting was great tonight,” ...

Designotype Printers holds off late comeback attempt by Keweenaw Chevrolet

SOUTH RANGE — With two big innings in Portage Lake Little League Majors quarterfinal play Tuesday evening, Designotype Printers found a way to advance to the semifinals with a 17-11 victory over Keweenaw Chevrolet at the South Range VFW Fields. “It feels great,” said Designotype coach ...

Northern Driveline shuts out Houghton Building Supply-Stanton

STANTON — A five-run sixth inning from on Tuesday night sealed the deal for Northern Driveline. It put them up 7-0 with just an inning to go in their game against Houghton Building Supply -Stanton. Northern's starter Brent Loukus and the seven men behind him took care of Stanton and moved ...