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Flivvers cruise past Eskymos in GNC action

ESCANABA — A fast start by the Escanaba Eskymos was short-lived as they fell 47-29 to Kingsford here Monday. The Eskymos jumped out to an early 6-2 lead on three buckets by senior Lennox Peacock who finished with nine on the night. The Flivvers responded as senior Owen Olkkonen had ...

Gladstone edges Negaunee in conference thriller

By John Vrancic For the Daily Press GLADSTONE — It was difficult for a pair of boys’ basketball teams to get untracked against tight man-to-man defense here Monday night. Gladstone generated just enough offense in the end to pull out a 46-43 triumph over the Negaunee Miners in a ...

U.P. Scores for Dec. 17

U.P. scores Monday’s games Boys’ basketball Gladstone 46, Negaunee 43 Kingsford 47, Escanaba 29 Superior Central 61, Carney-Nadeau 55 Norway 56, Niagara, Wis. 30 Iron Mountain 72, Ishpeming 66 (OT) Houghton 64, Ironwood 48 L’Anse 59, Baraga 36 Bay Mills Ojibwe Charter ...

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 ...

Meet the Athlete: Taylor Asgaard

ESCANABA — With the 2025-26 boys basketball season underway, Daily Press sports writer Adam Hinch got the opportunity to sit down with Escanaba senior Taylor Asgaard to discuss a variety of topics. Adam Hinch: So Taylor, when did you start playing basketball? Taylor Asgaard: I started ...