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Gladstone edges Negaunee in conference thriller

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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 ...

Flivvers cruise past Eskymos in GNC action

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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 ...

Bay area ice reports Dec. 16

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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 ...

Prep Schedule Dec. 16

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Today’s games Boys’ basketball Goodman, Wis. at Carney-Nadeau, 3:30 p.m. Powers North Central at Bark River-Harris, 7:30 p.m. Munising at Rapid River, 7:30 p.m. Big Bay de Noc at Rock Mid Peninsula, 7:30 p.m. Swimming Manistique at Rudyard, 5 p.m. Girls’ ...

Meet the Athlete: Taylor Asgaard

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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 ...

Eskymos take down Gremlins improve to 7-3

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WELLS — A decade had passed since Escanaba defeated Houghton in high school hockey. The Eskymos changed that in convincing fashion here Saturday night in a 6-2 triumph, marking their first victory over Houghton since 2015 when they took a 1-0 decision from the Gremlins. “They’re one ...