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2026 Little League Season

WALK-OFF LOSS: Gladstone Junior Girls Eliminated From State Tournament

July 16, 2026

The Gladstone Junior Little League All-Star (age 13-14) team was eliminated from the state tournament late Wednesday night in a heartbreaking ending. Defending champion Croswell-Lexington trailed the District Ten champions, 5-4, in the sixth inning. But Cros-Lex rallied for the tying run in the bottom of the sixth inning and then scored again in the bottom of the seventh to walk it off, 6-5. Click the above headline for details, and to hear post-game comments.

2026 Little League Season

Huge Rally Comes Up Short For Escanaba Girls In State Semifinals

July 15, 2026

The tournament run ended for the Escanaba Major Little League All-Star (age 10-12) softball team on Tuesday, but not without a lot of fireworks. Escanaba trailed Georgetown, 9-0, and were close to being mercied in the fourth inning of their state semfinal game in St. Clair. The girls put on a furious rally before coming up one run short, 9-8. Click the above headline to see photos, videos taken by Leo Nolde, and to hear comments from Gen Fields and Coach Danicia Humbert.

2026 Little League Season

U.P. POWER: Yooper Junior Girls Roll To State Tournament Victory, 17-1

July 15, 2026

The Gladstone Junior Little League All-Star softball team (age 13-14) picked up its first state tournament win Tuesday night in the 100-degree heat in central Lower Michigan, beating Three Rivers, 17-1, at Georgetown Little League. Click the above headline for details.

2026 Little League Season

ROAR TO THE FINAL FOUR: Esky Major Girls Beat Grosse Pointe

July 13, 2026

The Escanaba Major Little League All-Star softball team (age 10-12) won its third straight lopsided state tournament game on Monday, beating Grosse Pointe, 11-0, in St. Clair. The Escanaba ladies have outscored their opponents, 35-2, since the tournament-opening loss to the host St. Clair team. Click the above headline for details, interviews, photos, and videos taken by Leo Nolde.

2026 Little League Season

WORTH THE WAIT: Escanaba Major Girls Overwhelm Bay County, 12-2

July 12, 2026

The Escanaba Major Little League All-Stars (age 10-12) advanced to the Michigam state tournament quarterfinals on Sunday in St. Clair, beating Bay County, 12-2, in a game shortened to four innings by the mercy rule. The game started almost two hours late because of a long game on the field before their contest. Click the above headline for details, interviews, and videos taken by Leo Nolde.

2026 Little League Season

GETTING EVEN: Escanaba Major Girls Roll Past Petoskey At State Tourney

July 11, 2026

The Escanaba Major Little League All-Stars (age 10-12) pounded out 15 base hits and cruised past the Petoskey All-Stars, 12-0, Saturday afternoon at the Michigan State Tournament in St. Clair. The win evened Escanaba's state finals record at 1-1, and means that a win over Bay County on Sunday would send the girls into the state quarterfinals of the 16-team event. Click the above headline to see photos, and to hear player and coach interviews.

2026 Little League Season

Negaunee Junior Boys Heading To State Tournament After Sectional Win

July 11, 2026

The Negaunee Junior Little League All-Stars (age 13-14) are headed to another state tournament, and this time, they won't have to take a long trip below the Mackinac Bridge to do it. The group of boys, many of whom have played on other Little League teams that have had to compete downstate, beat Petoskey in a winner-take-all third sectional game on Saturday, 5-4, to advance to the state tournament in Felch. Click the above headline for details.

2026 Little League Season

STAYING HOME FOR STATES: Iron Mountain Juniors Win District Title

July 10, 2026

The Iron Mountain Junior Little League All-Stars (age 13-14) won the District Ten championship on Friday, beating Gladstone, 13-4, to advance to the state tournament, which will be held next weekend in Felch. The Iron Mountain (and Iron County) boys scored seven runs in the bottom of the fifth inning to break the game open. Click the above headline for details.

2026 Little League Season

Escanaba Major Girls Battle, Drop First State Tournament Game

July 10, 2026

The Escanaba Major Little League All-Star (age 10-12) softball team had a rough first inning on Friday and could not come back, losing to the host St. Clair All-Stars. 4-1, in the Michigan State Tournament opener. Click the above headline for details, photos, and interviews.

2026 Little League Season

Gladstone Junior Boys Walk Off Kingsford To Reach District Finals

July 09, 2026

The Gladstone Junior Little League All-Stars (age 13-14) kept their season alive Thursday night with a dramatic 7-6 win over Kingsford in an elimination district tournament game in Iron Mountain. Click the above headline for details.

2026 Little League Season

Fast Start Helps Kingsford Junior Boys Cruise Past Gladstone In Opener

July 08, 2026

The Kingsford Junior Little League All-Stars (age 13-14) scored eight runs in the first inning and cruised to a 13-3 win over the Gladstone All-Stars in the district tournament opener Wednesday night in Iron Mountain. Click the above headline for details, photos, and post-game interviews.

2026 Little League Season

NEVER SAY DIE: Kingsford Rallies On Final Out To Earn Trip To State Tourney

July 03, 2026

The Kingsford Major Little League All-Star baseball team (age 10-12) snatched victory from the jaws of defeat Thursday night to earn a trip to the state tournament. Kingsford was down to its final out in the bottom of the final inning, but managed to score five runs to stun Iron Mountain North, 10-9, to win the district championship. Click the above headline for details, video highlights, and to hear interviews with Kingsford's Luca Cory and Harvey Ellis.

2026 Little League Season

THE HARD WAY: Escanaba Girls Top Gladstone For District Title

July 01, 2026

Not even a great Gladstone pitching effort, a long lightning delay, or a live bat in the dugout could stop the Escanaba Major Little League All-Star (age 10-12) softball team from punching its ticket for the state tournament. Escanaba lost to Gladstone, 2-0, in a typical rivalry match-up Tuesday night at Escanaba's Lemmerand Park. That forced a winner-take-all championship game, and Escanaba scored nine runs in the first inning and posted a 15-5 victory. Click the above headline for details.

Baseball

All-U.P. High School Baseball Award Winners Announced

June 29, 2026

The Upper Peninsula Cold Weather Baseball Coaches Alliance has announced its All-U.P. selctions for the 2026 high school baseball season. The coaches picked an eleven-member Dream Team as the top eleven players in the U.P., regardless of the school's division. They also picked a First Team and Second Team, both for Divisions 1-3 and for Division 4. Click the above headlne for details. (Pictured: Escanaba's Lenny Peacock)

Golf

FINALLY ON TOP: Romero Gets First Professional Victory At Sweetgrass

June 28, 2026

Kaleya Romero of San Jose California won the championship of the Island Resort Championship Epson Tour event. She defeated Leekee Zeng of China in a playoff round after the two tied at 16 under par 200 for the three rounds. Romero handled the 18th hole better than most on this sunny, pleasant day at the Sweetgrass Gold Course. Click the above headline for details, courtesy of the Epson Tour. See photos by RRN's Caleb Gordon.

Baseball

Marinette Firecracker American Legion Baseball Tourney Wraps Up

June 28, 2026

The Marinette Firecracker American Legion Baseball tournament wrapped up on Sunday at the Pederson Ballpark. Manitowoc won the championship, 4-3, over Watertown. Marinette took the third place game. As for the Upper Peninsula's teams, the Escanaba Cubs lost to the Sault Ste. Marie (Canada) Black Sox, 3-1, in the seventh place game, and in the fifth place game, the Menominee Red Wave lost to Green Bay Southwest, 11-1. Click the above headline for details.

Golf

MOVING DAY: 144 Ladies Golfers Cut To 60 Heading Into Sunday

June 27, 2026

Moving Day lived up to its name as 144 athletes competed in the second round of the Island Resort Championship presented by Delta County Chamber on Saturday at Sweetgrass Golf Club. The cut was made at 4-under par with the top 60 and ties now preparing for the final round. 18-hole leader, Kelly Xu felt more confident heading into the second round, than her fellow first round opponents, and her scorecard proves just that. Click the above headline for details. (Epson Tour photo, story)

Baseball

Escanaba, Menominee Lose As Firecracker Tournament Gets Under Way

June 27, 2026

The annual Firecracker American Legion Baseball Tournament got under way on Friday in Marinette, and both of the Upper Peninsula's teams took losses. The Escanaba Cubs lost to Marinette, 6-1, as Jake Farley threw six innings of no-hit ball. Earlier, the Menominee Red Wave hung with the Watertown team, trailing just 7-5 in the fourth inning. But the errors started piling up, and the Red Wave had a 15-5 loss. Click the above headline for details.

Golf

ROUND ONE RECAP: Three Golfers Tied Atop Leaderboard at Sweetgrass

June 26, 2026

-With the first two weeks of the Pure Michigan Cup complete, athletes teed up this morning and afternoon in the first round of the Island Resort Championship presented by Delta County Chamber. As the third full field event of the season was underway, a plethora of athletes took advantage of the calmer winds resulting in a party at the top of the leaderboard, with a three-way tie for first place through round one. Click the above headline for details. (Epson Tour photo of Kelly Xu, story)

Golf

HOLE-IN-ONE: Megan Schofill Tames Sweetgrass; Ties For Round One Lead

June 26, 2026

Megan Schofill recorded her first career Epson Tour hole-in-one Friday to jumpstart an 8-under 64 in the opening round of the Island Resort Championship presented by Delta County Chamber. The 25-year-old aced the 154-yard, par-3 12th hole at Sweetgrass Golf Club with a 7-iron. Click the above headline for details, photo, courtesy of Epson Tout.

Golf

Romero Gets Hole-In-One, Sits One Stroke Off Lead After First Round

June 26, 2026

pson Tour rookie Kaleiya Romero shot a 7-under-par 65 during the opening round of the Island Resort Championship presented by Delta County Chamber on Friday afternoon, highlighted by both an eagle and her first-ever tournament hole-in-one.

Girls Basketball

ONE LAST TIME: Johnson Wins MVP Award At UP All-Star Hoops Game

June 24, 2026

The Upper Peninsula Sports Hall of Fame High School basketball all-star games were held last night at Bay College in Escanaba. In the girls game, Gladstone's Lillie Johnson was named the MVP. She scored 19 points as the South All-Stars beat the North 71-66. Click the above headline for details, and to hear RRN's post-game interview with Lillie Johnson.

Baseball

Ryan Helps Negaunee Rally Past Escanaba In Legion Baseball

June 24, 2026

The Negaunee Senior Legion Baseball team rallied from a 4-0 deficit Wednesday night to beat the Escanaba Cubs, 10-4, at Al Ness Field. Both teams used multiple pitchers as they prepare to compete in tournaments this weekend. Click the above headline for details, videos, and interviews.

Boys Basketball

Bay College To Host U.P. High School All-Star Games Wednesday Night

June 22, 2026

The 40th Annual U.P. Sports Hall of Fame All-Star Basketball Classic is scheduled for Wednesday night, and will be held at Bay College in Escanaba for the second year in a row. Click the above headline to see the evening's schedules, and all of the team rosters.

Baseball

ROAD WARRIORS: Post 44 Blues Take Three Of Four In Rhinelander

June 21, 2026

The Marquette Post 44 Blues baseball team had a successful weekend at a tournament in Rhinelander, as the team continues to build for the stretch drive by playing on the road. The Blues won three out of four games this weekend, including a dramatic 6-5 upset win on Saturday against traditional Wisconsin powerhouse Wausau D.C. Everest. Click the above headline for details and to see photos taken by Natalie Pantti.

Sports Broadcasts on RRN

Michigan Veterans Baseball State Tournament, Marquette Post 44 Blues vs Ironwood Post 5 Athetics. From James Field in Sault Ste. Marie. On WUPT-FM (100.3 The Point), and on-line at https://streamdb7web.securenetsystems.net/cirrusencore/WUPT

Saturday 25 - 10:50 AM

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100.3 the Point

Michigan Veterans Baseball State Tournament, Menominee Red Wave vs Gaylord Baseballl Club. Game starts at Noon CT'1:00 ET. From James Field in Sault Ste. Marie. On https://streamdb5web.securenetsystems.net/cirruscontent/WHYB

Saturday 25 - 1:00 PM

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Classic Hits 103.7

American Legion Baseball Class A state tournament. Kingsford Greens vs Breckinridge Post 295. From Adrian, Michigan. Coverage begins at 12:20 CT/1:20 ET. On WZNL-FM (94.3 The Breeze) and on-line at https://streamdb8web.securenetsystems.net/cirruscontent/WZNL

Saturday 25 - 1:20 PM

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94.3 the Breeze

Major League Baseball. Milwaukee Brewers vs Colorado Rockies. From American Family Field in Milwaukee. First pitch is 6:10 CT/7:10 ET. Coverage begins at 5:35 CT/6:35 ET. On WMAM-AM/FM (570/104.5 Menominee/Marinette)

Saturday 25 - 6:35 PM

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Sports Radio 570 and 104.5

Michigan Veterans Baseball State Tournament Semifinal #1. Teams TBA. From James Field in Sault Ste. Marie. On WUPT-FM (100.3 The Point), WHYB- FM-103.7 (Classic Hits Menominee),and on-line at https://streamdb7web.securenetsystems.net/cirrusencore/WUPT and at https://streamdb5web.securenetsystems.net/cirruscontent/WHYB

Sunday 26 - 10:00 AM

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Classic Hits 103.7

100.3 the Point

NASCAR Racing Cup Series. The Brickyard 400. From the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Coverage begins at 12:00 CT/1:00 ET. Race begins at 1:00 CT/ 2:00 ET. On WHYB-FM (Classic Hits 103.7 Menominee/Marinette).

Sunday 26 - 1:00 PM

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Classic Hits 103.7

Major League Baseball. Milwaukee Brewers vs Colorado Rockies. From American Family Field in Milwaukee. First pitch is 1:10 CT/2:10 ET. Coverage begins at 12:35 CT/1:35 ET. On WMAM-AM/FM (570/104.5 Menominee/Marinette)

Sunday 26 - 1:35 PM

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Sports Radio 570 and 104.5

Michigan Veterans Baseball State Tournament Championship Game. Teams TBA. From James Field in Sault Ste. Marie. On WUPT-FM (100.3 The Point), WHYB- FM-103.7 (Classic Hits Menominee),and on-line at https://streamdb7web.securenetsystems.net/cirrusencore/WUPT and at https://streamdb5web.securenetsystems.net/cirruscontent/WHYB

Sunday 26 - 4:00 PM

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Classic Hits 103.7

100.3 the Point

Escanaba High School Names Hanson As Athletic Director

7/9/26

Escanaba High School has a new athletic director. Scott Hanson was named the new AD yesterday, replacing Nate Zaremba, who's contract was not renewed when it expired June 30th. Hanson is best-known as the longtime head coach of the Eskymo baseball team, and he plans to continue in that role as well. Hanson also coached basketball in recent years.

MHSAA Gives Award To St. Ignace Teacher, Administrator

7/9/26

.The Michigan High School Athletic Association has given one of its most prestigious awards to St. Ignace’s Don Gustafson. Gustafson was named a 2026 Allen W. Bush Meritorious Service Award winner. Gustafson has taught at his alma mater St. Ignace since 1982 and continued even after retiring from administration in 2021. In addition to his classroom work, he served as assistant athletic director his first three years, then athletic director for four, as junior high principal from 1994-2005, high school principal from 2005-11 and superintendent for the next decade. He’s also been an MHSAA-registered game official since 1978.

LATE NIGHT DRAMA: State Legion Baseball Tournament Abruptly Halted

TOO MANY MISTAKES: Kingsford Greens Lose State Tournament Opener

STATE CHAMPIONS! Negaunee Little Leaguers On Top Again

U.P. CHAMPIONS! Kingsford Greens Headed Downstate; Begin Title Defense

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Sports Broadcasts on RRN

100.3 the Point

Classic Hits 103.7

94.3 the Breeze

Sports Radio 570 and 104.5

Classic Hits 103.7

100.3 the Point

Classic Hits 103.7

Sports Radio 570 and 104.5

Classic Hits 103.7

100.3 the Point

Escanaba High School Names Hanson As Athletic Director

MHSAA Gives Award To St. Ignace Teacher, Administrator