John Vrancic

John Vrancic

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Ishpeming Westwood's Eliisa Doney collides with Negaunee's Keira Waterman as she drives toward the basket during their game Jan. 16, with Clare O'Donnell (44) also defending.

Lockdown Defense Setting Tone Again as Negaunee Moves Into Regional Round

Posted: 3/9/2026

Crystal Falls Forest Park's Vic Giuliani makes a move to get around Marquette's Halen McCollum and take a shot during a loss to the Sentinels on Feb. 17 at Northern Michigan University.

Forest Park Working to Make Most of Every Second in Drive to Return Downstate

Posted: 3/3/2026

Gladstone's Lillie Johnson leads a fastbreak against Kingsford early this season.

Gladstone Off to Another Strong Start Led by All-Time Leading Scorer Johnson

Posted: 1/15/2026

The Crystal Falls Forest Park girls volleyball team takes a photo after winning its District championship against Wakefield-Marenisco on Nov. 6.

Forest Park Returns to Championship Week Seeking to Continue 2-Month Winning Streak

Posted: 11/18/2025

From left, standing for a photo, are Houghton's Lilli Gast (150), Cecilia McDonald (152), Romi Mattson (151), Sela Niska (153), Holly Cooke (149), Jovie Williams (154), and Tessa Rautiola (155).

Houghton Cross Country Teams Support Coach's Cancer Fight with Surprise Uniforms

Posted: 10/28/2025

Gionni McDonough (9) breaks outside trying to elude the tackle of Ethan Davis (22) during Bark River-Harris' win over Iron Mountain on Oct. 10.

Bark River-Harris Making Good on Preseason Possibilities, Showing Postseason Potential

Posted: 10/24/2025

Marquette's Ella Fure leads and eventually wins the Upper Peninsula Division 1 Girls Final at Picture Rocks Golf Course in Munising.

Fure Completes Comeback, Rudyard Sweeps & L'Anse Claims 1st Finals Win

Posted: 10/18/2025

Sault Ste. Marie's Gabe Litzner is the first to cross the finish line in the UP Division 1 Boys Final on Saturday in Munising.

Litzner Completes Career Finals Sweep to Set Pace at UP Boys XC Finals

Posted: 10/18/2025

Houghton senior Tessa Rautiola runs to the Upper Peninsula Division 2 Finals championship last season.

Match Race Makes for Intriguing Change, but Favorites Still Find Ways to Front

Posted: 9/17/2025

Lake Linden-Hubbell’s Emily Jokela (5) leaps the final hurdle on the way to an impressive win in the 300 at last month’s Upper Peninsula Division 3 Finals in Kingsford.

Jokela Caps LL-H Career As 3-Sport Star, Among Track's Most Accomplished Greats

Posted: 6/26/2025

Kingsford’s Maddy Kreider sets for her teammates during a match last season.

Kingsford's Kreider Prepared for Next Level After Finishing Stellar Flivvers Career

Posted: 6/19/2025

Newberry's Garrett Lewicki hands off the baton to Danny Mikus during the 1,600 relay Saturday.

Newberry Clinches 1st Track & Field Finals Repeat in 2 Decades

Posted: 6/1/2025