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Braves ground Jets in baseball action

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GLADSTONE — A big third inning made a huge difference as the Gladstone Braves defeated Powers North Central 14-2 in five here Monday night. The Braves, taking advantage of four fielding errors, scored 11 times in the third en route to their fifth straight victory. “They gave us a game, then suddenly a couple hits dropped and it turned quickly,” Braves’ coach Tyler Swanson said. “We’ll take the runs anyway we can get them. In the first couple innings we put the bat on the ball and they made the plays. They’re a young team, but they came ready to play.” In the top of ...

Eskymos win thriller in Marinette

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MARINETTE — It was a chilly day on the diamond as the Escanaba Eskymos powered their way to a 7-6 victory over Marinette here Monday. The Eskymos collected 12 hits to 11 for Marinette. The Eskymos got on the board early in the top of the first inning as Bryce Bichler drew a lead off walk ...

U.S. Open Pool Championships return to the Island Resort and Casino

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HARRIS — The Women’s Professional Billiard Association’s U.S. Open Pool Championships made their return here this weekend, featuring a 64-player international field with $60,000 added to the prize fund. This marked the first time the U.S. Open was held in the Upper Peninsula following an absence of nearly a decade. The tournament is considered a landmark event in this year’s schedule for the WPBA, which is celebrating its 50th anniversary. Two-time world champion Chieh-Yu Chou of Taipei earned top honors in the nine-ball, double-elimination event by defeating Savannah ...

Prep Schedules April 22

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Today’s games Superior Central at Norway, 4 p.m. Stephenson at Powers North Central (DH), 4:30 p.m. Kingsford at Escanaba, 4:30 p.m. Manistique at Gladstone jayvees, 4:30 p.m. Thursday’s games Boys’ tennis Marquette at Gladstone, 4 p.m. Baseball Negaunee at Escanaba (DH), 4 p.m. Felch North Dickinson at Bark River-Harris, 4:30 p.m. Softball Munising at Bark River-Harris (DH), 4 p.m. Carney-Nadeau at Crystal Falls Forest Park (DH), 4 p.m. Manistique at Iron Mountain (DH), 4:30 p.m. Escanaba at Negaunee (DH), 4:30 p.m.

Gladstone boys look for success in 2026 track season

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GLADSTONE — The Gladstone boys may not have won their track and field opener, but it was still a big day for them here Thursday. Junior Andrew Karl also made it an historic day by setting the school pole vault record with a winning leap of 14-5 in their own invitational. His latest effort was an inch higher than Josh Syverson’s best jump in 2009 and a personal record by two inches. Gladstone placed third with 125 points Thursday, 12 fewer than two-time champ Escanaba and nine behind runner-up Rapid River. “It was very important to get a meet in,” coach Gary Whitmer said. ...

Holy Name ready for track season with 14 players on roster

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ESCANABA — With a track and field meet under their belts, the Holy Name Crusaders look to improve through the season. The Crusaders, who opened in Thursday’s Gladstone Invitation, have nine girls and five boys on their roster. Senior Michael Rexford overcame adversity while winning the boys’ long jump at 18-9. “He’s an excellent athlete,” coach Keith Whitman said. “I was impressed with his performance, but told him not to do anything during the weekend. We don’t want him to risk permanent injury.” Holy Name returns to Gladstone for Tuesday’s Delta County ...