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Bay area ice reports Dec. 16

Blade's Ice Report As of Dec. 15, 2025 there are no measurements less than six inches north of the narrows by Hunter's Point in Stonington to Saunder's Point in Gladstone. Bay between Gladstone and Escanaba starting to freeze but not safe. Ludington Park by Band Shell south of the bridge has lots of people fishing there, and Escanaba River by west Gladstone bridge dam number three should be safe. Please know that ice conditions change on a daily basis. For updated reports contact Blade's Bait and Tackle at 906-420-8494.

Eskymos take down Gremlins improve to 7-3

WELLS — A decade had passed since Escanaba defeated Houghton in high school hockey. The Eskymos changed that in convincing fashion here Saturday night in a 6-2 triumph, marking their first victory over Houghton since 2015 when they took a 1-0 decision from the Gremlins. “They’re one ...

Bay women sweep weekend games men split

ESCANABA — The Bay College Norse hosted the Terrace Bay Holiday Classic the women's team earning a weekend sweep defeating Glen Oaks Community College 84-45 and Milwaukee Area Technical College 87-53. The men’s team defeated Glen Oaks Community College 94-75 and fell to Milwaukee Area ...

U.P. Scores for Dec. 15

U.P. scores Girls’ basketball Bark River-Harris 45, Escanaba 40 Felch North Dickinson 56, Carney-Nadeau 30 Crystal Falls Forest Park 61, Rapid River 13 Ishpeming Westwood 64, Manistique 20 Negaunee 61, Hancock 45 Houghton 65, West Iron County 58 (OT) Baraga 61, Dollar Bay 18 Newberry 48, Rudyard 36 Brimley 53, Engadine 14 Petoskey 72, Menominee 30 Muskegon 69, Marquette 27 Boys’ basketball Escanaba 73, Sault Ste. Marie 48 Manistique 61, Gwinn 31 Crystal Falls Forest Park 91, Rapid River 34 Ishpeming Westwood 61, Painesdale Jeffers 43 Norway 48, Iron Mountain ...

Broncos edge Eskymos in non-conference action

ESCANABA — A pair of girls’ basketball teams had plenty of scoring opportunities in a non-conference contest here Friday night. Bark River-Harris cashed in on just enough of those in the end to hang on for a 45-40 triumph over the Escanaba Eskymos. Two free throws by junior Brooklyn Beauchamp brought the Eskymos within 41-40 with 1:25 left to play in their season debut. A jump shot from the lane by senior Melina Cortez in the final three seconds, however, put the game out of reach. The non-conference victory enabled the Broncos to bounce back from a 54-11 loss at Menominee in ...

Jets fly past Wolves in Skyline Central Conference action

SPALDING — Senior guard Brody Mercier drew a hot hand in the second half here Thursday night, helping the Powers North Central boys earn a 52-39 basketball triumph over the Carney-Nadeau Wolves. Mercier, who did the bulk of his scoring after the intermission, drained six 3-point field goals and finished with a career-high 25 points. Junior Kaden Malone added 10. Their effort also helped the Jets present Jon Haight with his first varsity coaching victory. “This feels great, but it’s not all about me,” he said. “It’s all about the team. The kids want to win and they give ...