Gladstone competes in ‘High School Bowl’
Gladstone played Engadine in "High School Bowl" and won by a score of 220-120. Thirty-six schools from the Upper Peninsula and northern Wisconsin field teams for WNMU-TV's "High School Bowl" tournament, now celebrating 47 years on the air. Gladstone will advance to the second round when they play Ishpeming, scheduled to air Jan. 31. Running from November through the championship game in April, the "High School Bowl" series airs on WNMU-TV at 8 p.m. Saturdays and 3 p.m. Mondays. It is also available statewide on the Michigan Learning Channel. Find more information on the 2025-2026 tournament at wnmutv.nmu.edu. Representing Gladstone are, seated from left, Lola Vargo, Olivia Burch, team captain Collin Viau and Hailey Plimpton. Standing are alternate Nicholas Thill with coach Ryan Barron. Players for Engadine, seated from left, are Sheyenne Nelson, Nate Stielstra, team captain Duane Krenek and Lily Fisher. Standing are alternates Sarah Chapman and Eddie Franckowiak with coach Deb DeWyse. High School Bowl host Jim Koski is standing at lower left. (Contributed photo)




