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Brayden Kassin and Alysia Wood win mixed doubles title at 79th Annual Michigan-Wisconsin Open

ESCANABA — Iron Mountain High School senior Brayden Kassin ordinarily doesn’t play tennis. He played in the 79th Annual Michigan-Wisconsin Open tournament, however, and was rewarded for his efforts here Sunday. Kassin teamed with classmate Alysia Wood in the mixed doubles class and they prevailed over Escanaba senior Anna Martin and Logan Stephens 6-4, 6-2 in the championship match. “It’s a good opportunity,” he said. “Alysia asked me to play and I decided ‘why not’. We were pretty confident coming in.” Wood was also crowned girls’ age 16-18 singles champion ...

Sports Flashback July 26-Aug 1

July 27, 1966 — Ed Gravelle and Dave Erickson shot even-par 36 in the Escanaba Country Club Men’s Twilight League. Harry Hogan and Bill Eis, Jr. hit 37 and Elmer Swanson carded a 38. Bill McGovern fired a one-hitter and struck out 12 as the Merchants moved into first place in the Escanaba Softball Association American League with a 5-2 triumph over Bero Motors. Frank Trotter provided Bero Motors with its lone hit on an inside-the-park home run. Mead advanced in the Escanaba Babe Ruth League baseball tournament, opening with a 10-3 victory over Harnischfeger Local 632. Kangas, ...

Negaunee defeats Wabash Ind. in regional opener

MIDLAND — The Negaunee 13-14 year old All-Star baseball team played their first game of the regional tournament against Wabash, Ind. here Thursday. Negaunee put up seven runs in the first inning as Johnny Juntti drew a walk to bring in a run. Max Cody had an RBI-Single. Evan Cardinal also ...

Bark River prepares for 50th Anniversary of Off-Road racing in the U.P.

BARK RIVER — This August marks the 50th Anniversary of the Bark River Off-Road Races. The event has continued to grow over the years and this year's show will be a 3-day show starting on Friday August 14th and wrapping up on Sunday August 16th. 19 classes will compete over the weekend with ...

Julia Maki wins second feature of 2026 season

ESCANABA — Julia Maki returned to victory lane Saturday for the first time since the season opener on May 23rd. Maki also had a feature win on May 26, 2024 and has accumulated 12 Top 5 finishes and 17 Top 10 finishes in her career. “I want to thank all of my sponsors and my parents ...

Local Golf Scores

Highland Golf Club Women's scores under 50 Joyce Land 47 Judy Peltier 48 Rachael Latta 46 Brenda M Madden 48 Anne Okonek  48 Terrace Bluff Men's scores under 40 Alex Sullivan 36 Travis Englund 36 Mike Koster 36 Tyler Depuydt 36 Stephen Nolde 37 Jason Micheau 37 Tim Strasser 37 Brad VanDamme 38 Chris Veeser 38 Rick Steele 38 Mike Pilon 38 Derek Chaillier 38 Brian Taylor 39 Chris Doyle 39 Charlie Stafford 39 Steve Douglas 39 Dave Evans 39 Shane Wallin 39