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CCSC athletes and alumni net 5 podium finishes in Canada

HOUGHTON — The Copper Country Snowsports Club, presented by UPWard Coffee & Orthodontics of Houghton, had an impressive weekend of racing in Searchmont, Canada, with two first-place, one second-place, and three third-place podium finishes. “Even though our season doesn’t officially ...

Gremlins swim teams sweep Patriots

ISHPEMING — Both of the Houghton Gremlins swim teams earned wins in a dual meet with Westwood Monday. The boys won 129-17, while the girls won 136-40. Coach Erik Johnson was proud of the effort his teams put forth. “On the boys' side, we did a solid job of controlling what we could,” ...

Bartoszkiewicz named CCHA Goaltender of the Week

HOUGHTON — Michigan Tech Huskies junior goaltender Owen Bartoszkiewicz has been named CCHA Goaltender of the Week the conference announced Monday. It's the third time this season he has earned the honor. Bartoszkiewicz stopped 48-of-52 shots in a CCHA series sweep at Ferris State. ...

Purple Hornets boys top rival Vikings

L’ANSE — In the first “Battle of the Bay” for the boys basketball season, the L’Anse Purple Hornets led practically from the opening tip against the Baraga Vikings Monday at home. In the end, the Purple Hornets came away with the win, 59-36. “I was really proud with how we ...

Miners girls defeat Copper Kings

NEGAUNEE — The Negaunee Miners held off the Calumet Copper Kings girls basketball team Monday night at home. The Miners won the game, 54-34. Jess Anderson led Calumet with 11 points. Bailey Strom finished with 10.

Gold Medal Classic basketball tournament dates set

HERMANSVILLE — The dates have been set for the 87th Gold Medal Classic Independent Basketball Tournament, which will be held at the historic Frank Rodman Community Club in Hermansville. The hallowed tournament will take place March 12-22.  Classes A, B, C, D, EE, E will be offered, as ...