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Munising softball falls at home to Manistique, splits with Gwinn
The Munising softball team had hoped to put on a show for their home crowd at Heroes Field on Monday. The Lady Mustangs had been playing solid ball heading in, but unfortunately dropped these contests, 21-9 and 26-15.
Read MoreMunising softball falls at home to Manistique, splits with GwinnSuperior Central claims wins over Negaunee JV
They were wins over a JV team, but considering how talented the program is at Negaunee, Superior Central softball head coach Rich Swajanen still felt pretty good about their 22-6 and 20-16 victories over the visiting Lady Miners on Monday. “We were happy with those wins, we hit the ball hard,” he said.
Read MoreSuperior Central claims wins over Negaunee JVSuperior Central baseball sweeps up Stephenson
Game one was a close one. Game two wasn’t.
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Munising track hosts annual under the lights event
The Munising track and field teams served as hosts to their annual Under the Lights event on Friday. More than 13 teams took part in the event, with the Mustang boys placing fifth and the girls were ninth. Superior Central was also in attendance, but did not tally any team points.
Read MoreMunising track hosts annual under the lights eventMunising tennis has busy start to season
Ben Murphy With May finally on the calendar, the Munising tennis team has taken full advantage of the warmer temperatures. They’ve had a busy start to the season, with their most recent match taking place on Friday in a JV tournament in Marquette.
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Munising, Superior Central track teams take part in Rapid River meet
The Munising track and field team was back in action on Thursday, May 2, taking part in the Rapid River Invitational. With 15 teams in attendance, the Mustangs fared pretty well, with the boys team placing third and the girls coming in eighth. Superior Central was also at the event, and their boys finished ninth, while their girls were unable to score points.
Read MoreMunising, Superior Central track teams take part in Rapid River meetMunising golf competes in match at Gladstone
The Munising golf team sent their girls for a best ball match at Gladstone on Thursday, May 2. Of the seven teams at the event, the Lady Mustangs were able to place fifth. Marquette took first place with a team core of 280 while Munising had a 392.
Read MoreMunising golf competes in match at GladstonePictured Rocks Golf Course 2024 Mens Majors
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Munising softball tames Stephenson to get first wins
Playing in their home opener on Heroes Field on Monday, the Munising softball team picked a perfect time to have some of their best play of the season. On a pleasant early spring evening they defeated visiting Stephenson in both games, 17-12 and 19-4; their first wins of the season and their first home victories since 2021.
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