Sports

For many Michigan deer hunters, it’s easy to identify that friend or family member who introduced them to the tradition of heading out to the woods every fall in pursuit of the most popular game animal in the state. That person probably taught them what to look for while scouting for a spot, what to do when it comes time to pull the trigger and what to do after harvest.

Alger County football players found themselves well represented on the Upper Peninsula Sportswriters and Sportscasters Association’s (UPSSA) All-U.P. football teams, with seven Munising and Superior Central players recognized for their efforts on the gridiron.

The inaugural Upper Peninsula Sportswriters and Sportscasters Association All-Upper Peninsula volleyball awards were released on Monday, Nov. 13, with Kingsford’s Maddy Kreider named the first-ever Ms. U.P. Volleyball.

In a historic first for their program, the Northern Michigan University women’s soccer team has been chosen to host the initial two rounds of the NCAA Midwest Regional Championships. This marks the third occasion the Wildcats have qualified for the tournament and the first time they have the honor of hosting it. Entering the postseason as the second-ranked team in the region, the ‘Cats are set to face seventh-ranked Maryville on Friday, November 17. This match is a rematch from last season’s NCAA tournament, where the ‘Cats were eliminated by Maryville.