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Gladstone defeats Iron Mountain, advances to championship game vs Escanaba

ESCANABA — A big third inning made a world of difference for the Gladstone Major Little League (age 10-12) All-Stars here Monday night as they posted a 12-7 softball triumph over Iron Mountain North in the District 10 tournament. The victory sent Gladstone to Tuesday’s championship round against Escanaba at Lemerand Park. At stake was a trip to the state tournament which begins July 10 at St. Clair. Gladstone, which trailed 2-1 after the second frame, scored six times in the third. “Our pitcher (Ellie Sanville) got out of a jam in the second inning, which was huge,” ...

Escanaba eliminated in boys major division

NORWAY — Of the seven teams that started the District 10 Little League Tournament six still have them still have a chance at the ultimate dream. That dream unfortunately ended for Escanaba Sunday night as they fell 14-8 to Norway in the night cap. Gladstone defeated Schaffer 10-0 in the ...

Escanaba and Gladstone stay alive in Major girls softball

ESCANABA — The Escanaba Major Little League (age 10-12) All-Stars advanced and Gladstone stayed alive by posting victories in the District 10 softball tournament here Sunday night. Esky defeated Iron Mountain North 11-6 and Gladstone eliminated Kingsford 4-1 at Lemerand Park. Gladstone faced Iron Mountain in an elimination contest Monday night. Esky hosts the winner in tonight’s championship round which begins at 5 p.m. on Abramson Field. Another game, if needed, will start at 7. The Esky All-Stars took a 6-0 lead on a two-run single to rightfield by Barlow Bosk in the third ...

Chance Harvey takes top spot in 8th Annual Stroke Awareness Run

ESCANABA — A brother-sister combo from Reed City, Michigan were among the leaders in the Eighth Annual Stroke Awareness Run here Saturday morning. Reed City High School freshman Chance Harvey became the overall winner, covering the five-kilometer (3.1-mile) course in 19 minutes, 20 seconds. “We came up here for a family outing,” he said. “The course is pretty good and so are the weather conditions. I started a little conservative, then picked up the pace a little in the second mile. I’m trying to get in shape for cross country. John Bauman of Escanaba was runner-up at ...

Epson Tour exciting over first two days

With the first two weeks of the Pure Michigan Cup complete, athletes teed up this morning and afternoon in the first round of the Island Resort Championship presented by Delta County Chamber. As the third full field event of the season was underway, a plethora of athletes took advantage of the calmer winds resulting in a party at the top of the leaderboard, with a three-way tie for first place through round one. Megan Schofill was the first leader in the clubhouse, after firing an 8-under, 64, highlighted by a dramatic opening stretch. The 2026 Epson Tour Champion started her round ...