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Putvin named 2023 Michigan Veteran of the Year
Munising resident Sonny Putvin has been recognized as the 2023 Michigan Veterans Affairs Veteran of the Year. The recognition comes after decades of support and organizing.
Skyline Central Conference Champions
It was a very successful Skyline Central Conference meet for local schools, as the Superior Central and Munising boys cross country teams grabbed the top spots on Wednesday, Oct. 4.
Black Bears edge out Bobcats
Isaac Beaverson heads the ball up the sideline to set up an attack on goal, as the Munising Bobcats hosted Big Bay de Noc on Thursday, Oct. 5. Great defense from both teams led to a scoreless first half of play. Black Bears Nick Desjarden scored off a penalty kick from near half field in the final fifteen minutes of the game. Despite twelve saved shots on goal by Baptist goalkeeper, Ethan Swift, Munising Baptist lost 1-0.
Tennis takes third at finals
The Munising Mustangs tennis team was able to peak at the right time, as a long season ended with a strong third-place finish at the MHSAA U.P. Division 2 finals.
Mustangs sweep Jets
Hayden Bayer launches the ball over the net with a strong spike, as the Munising Mustangs hosted the North Central Jets on Monday, Oct. 9 in the Munising Middle/High School gymnasium. The Mustangs defeated the Jets 3-0 in sets of 25-23, 25-13, and 25-9. Dayne Behning had seven kills. Carissa Deatsman had 19 assists and five aces, leading the Mustangs in those categories. North Central Sam Burton had 31 digs in an impressive performance.
Senior-Powered Ishpeming follows doubles dominance to championship
Ishpeming coach Kaitlin Rich said she had a call to make after Wednesday’s Upper Peninsula Division 2 Finals. The school never needed a girls tennis banner before, but they do now.
Sports Briefs
Superior Central hosts Veteran Appreciation Game The Superior Central Cougars football team will host the 2023 Veteran Appreciation game this Saturday, Oct. 14 at noon against the Engadine Eagles.
Norse Show Improvement in Wisconsin
For the first time this season the Bay College Cross Country Teams ran on consecutive weekends. Putting themselves up against a field of four-year schools, the Norse continued to show improvement and discipline.
Mustangs win big at Brimley
The Munising Mustangs football team had a wonderful performance on the road last Thursday, as the Mustangs won big 67-0 in Brimley. “I think we came out and played pretty tough in the first half.