Sports

It is safe to say that things went pretty well for the Munising track and field teams last spring. The boys’ team won conference and regional titles and capped things off with a Division 3 U.P. Championship. The girls’ had plenty of success themselves, winning a regional title as well. The Mustangs hope for similar things to happen this season, but things will be a bit more difficult as they move up to Division 2.

The Superior Central track and field teams expect to have a good number of athletes this spring. While first year head coach Todd Spranger admits his team is a bit on the young side, he still sees some good things ahead for the girls’ and boys’ teams as they get the season under way.

As the weather begins to warm and days get longer, it’s important to begin preparing your yard for a healthy growing season. While factors like climate, soil type and grass type can all impact how your yard grows, there are a few steps you can take during the spring months to help your lawn thrive.

Electric bicycles may be allowed to operate on state park-managed nonmotorized trails currently open to bicycles, under a proposed DNR land use change that could go into effect as early as this spring.

The Munising Drama Club’s production of ‘Murder on the 518’ on March 20th and 21st left audiences captivated with its riveting performances. Director Joleen St. Amour expressed her heartfelt gratitude, stating, “We are so grateful that so many people came to see the show. This was one of the best showings we’ve had since I’ve been the director.” Assisting St. Amour were Assistant Directors Kelsey Maxon and Jasmyn Hallford, whose contributions were instrumental in the production’s success. The talented cast, including Brynlee Meyer, Duray Murk, Braeden Hallford, Natalia St. Amour, Will Wilson, Nathan Petersen, Tori Butler, Makalah Fishburn, Camdyn Schultz, Dylan Cornish, Ethan Petersen, Kelvin McNally, Alison Niemi, Keira Albright, Addie Bowerman, Cleo Witty, Natalie Holmes-Niven, Juliana Smith, and Hazelyn Winsor. Behind the scenes, a dedicated crew, comprising Carly Reffruschinni, Destiny Andrews, Evon Goss, Sophia Anderson, Sierra Dyer, Rylee Beauchaine, Jackson Carlson, Lilly LeGrand, Natalie Hermann, Macy Heyrman, Katy Richards, Teaghan Ballas, and Orin Shalo. Looking ahead, St. Amour announced, “We will be turning right around to begin our Spring play when we come back from break.”

The season of promise for the Ishpeming girls basketball team turned into a dream come true on Saturday. Playing in the Division 4 state championship game at Michigan State University, the Lady Hematites were able to overcome an early deficit, taking down Kingston 73-54 for the programs’ first ever state title.

After successful alumni games in soccer and volleyball, Munising Baptist decided to give its basketball program a chance at the event. That in fact took place on Thursday, March 14 and by all accounts, things went well.