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North Central cleared for takeoff as they upset the Knights

SPALDING — The lights were bright enough that a jet could take off and that is exactly what happened as the North Central Jets defeated the Norway Knights 29-14 here Friday. It was sophomore Pryar LaBonte who stripped the ball from Norway late in the third quarter to preserve a three score ...

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As latitudes and annual precipitation increase, the complement of tree species gradually changes. Winter low temperature is key factor in this matrix of habitat characteristics. Michigan straddles a broad east-west oriented transition zone between the central hardwoods and the northern hardwoods. From Canada, there’s even a bit of the boreal that dips down into the state. This geography results in a host of atypical tree species that are more common outside the state lines. About fifteen tree species wiggle into Michigan which are more common elsewhere. Collectively, they ...

Vertical Raise Player of the Week for Week 6

WINNER: Jayden Bergquist, DT, Bark River/Harris 10 tackles on the season with many assists...the stats don't tell the whole story with how dominate Jayden has been. He complete shuts down one side of the line and is an immovable force as a DT. Teams have been abandoning the run early and Jayden is a big reason why. Honorable Mention: Logan Lusk, DE, Newberry Averaging 7 tackles per game, one forced fumble, one fumble recovery and 3 sacks on the season. High motor, great kid off the field. Nathan Conery, DE, North Dickinson In the last 3 games he has 21 solo tackles 19 ...

Gladstone boys place third at Houghton Invite

HOUGHTON — A solid performance helped the Gladstone boys place third in the Houghton Invitational cross country meet here Thursday. The host Gremlins were crowned champions with 41 points and Painesdale Jeffers edged the Braves 74-76 for the runner-up spot. Houghton’s girls also won with 35 points, followed by L’Anse 58 and Negaunee 65. Senior Chuck Cameron was Gladstone’s pacesetter in eighth place, covering the 3.1-mile course in 18 minutes, 33.5 seconds on this sunny, breezy and seasonably cool afternoon on the Michigan Tech trails. “This is my second best time,” ...

U.P. Scores

Wednesday’s matches Volleyball Big Bay de Noc 2, Paradise 0 Big Bay de Noc 2, Paradise 0 Ewen-Trout Creek 3, Watersmeet 0 Thursday’s games Football Eight-player Wabeno-Laona, Wis. 42, Felch North Dickinson 26 Volleyball Stephenson 3, Bark River-Harris 0 Crystal Falls Forest Park 3, Norway 0 Kingsford 3, Houghton 0 Negaunee 3, West Iron County 0 Lake Linden-Hubbell 3, Painesdale Jeffers 0 Calumet 3, Gwinn 1 Hancock 3, Baraga 0 Soccer Marquette 1, Marinette 0