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Tuesday June 18, 2013

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Bark River Off-Road Races End Under Sunny Skies

The 28th Annual Off-Road Races came to an end on Sunday under sunny skies at the Bark River International Raceway. Seventeen-year-old C.J. Greaves did it again in his Pro Light class, as did Mark Steinhardt in the Single Buggy race that he has dominated for years.

Click the above headline to read all of the details from Sunday's racing from Bark River.
Jurek, Pearson Go Deep As Indians Win Two More

The Gladstone Indians American Baseball team brought out the big sticks on Saturday and swept a doubleheader in Oconto Falls, Wis., 10-0 and 14-2.

Both games ended on the mercy rule. Justin Jurek and Jake Pearson each homered in the sweep, while Christian Groleau and Christian Tackman earned pitching victories.

Click the above headline to read the details, and see photos from the games. Pictured above: Jurek hits his solo home run during Saturday's game. (Kym Frazer photo)
SPORTS BROADCASTS ON RRN STATIONS
Tuesday June 18, 2013
5:20 PM - American Legion Baseball. Gladstone Indians vs Channing Railroaders. From Don Olsen Field in Gladstone. This is a doubleheader. On WCHT-AM (600), and on-line at www.rrnsports.com.

7:00 PM - NASCAR Racing. NASCAR Live, from the Motor Racing Network. On WCMM-FM (102.5).

Wednesday June 19, 2013
7:00 PM - American Legion Baseball. Gladstone Indians at Menominee Red Wave. From Spies Field in Menominee. On WCHT-AM (600), and on-line at www.rrnsports.com.

Friday June 21, 2013
5:30 PM - American Legion Baseball. Gladstone Indians vs Eastern U.P. Travelers. Gregg Johnson Memorial Tournament. From Don Olsen Field in Gladstone. On WCHT-AM (600), and rrnsports.com.

8:00 PM - American Legion Baseball. Gladstone Indians vs Petoskey Legion. Gregg Johnson Memorial Tournament. From Don Olsen Field in Gladstone. On WCHT-AM (600), and rrnsports.com.

Saturday June 22, 2013
4:30 PM - American Legion Baseball. Escanaba Cubs vs Marquette Blues. Gregg Johnson Memorial Tournament. From Al Ness Field in Escanaba. On WCHT-AM (600) and on-line at www.rrnsports.com.

4:30 PM - NASCAR Racing. Nationwide Series 200-mile race. From Road America Track in Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin. On WCMM-FM (102.5).

7:00 PM - American Legion Baseball. Escanaba Cubs vs Midland Berryhill. Gregg Johnson Memorial Tournament. From Al Ness Field in Escanaba. On WCHT-AM (600), and on rrnsports.com.

Sunday June 23, 2013
1:00 PM - American Legion Baseball. Gregg Johnson Memorial Tournament Championship Game. Teams TBA. On WCHT-AM (600), and on-line at www.rrnsports.com. (Broadcast Only If Escanaba or Gladstone are involved)

2:00 PM - NASCAR Racing. Sprint Cup Series 350-mile race from Sonoma Raceway in California. On WCMM-FM (102.5).

Monday June 24, 2013
7:00 PM - NASCAR Racing. Fast Talk from the Performance Racing Network. On WCHT-AM (600).

Tuesday June 25, 2013
7:45 PM - American Legion Baseball. Gladstone Indians at Escanaba Cubs. From Al Ness Field in Escanaba. On WCHT-AM (600), and on-line at www.rrnsports.com.

Wednesday June 26, 2013
6:00 PM - American Legion Baseball. Gladstone Indians vs Newberry Indians. From Don Olsen Field in Gladstone. This is a doubleheader. On WCHT-AM (600), and on-line at www.rrnsports.com.

Thursday June 27, 2013
7:30 PM - NASCAR Racing. Camping World Truck Series 225-mile race from Kentucky Speedway. On WCHT-AM (600).

Friday June 28, 2013
7:00 PM - NASCAR Racing. Nationwide Series, 300-mile race from Kentucky Speedway. On WCMM-FM (102.5).

Saturday June 29, 2013
12:00 PM - American Legion Baseball. Escanaba Cubs vs Green Bay Bluejays. From the Firecracker Tournament at Pederson Ballpark in Marinette, Wis. On WCHT-AM (600), and on-line at www.rrnsports.com.

6:30 PM - American Legion Baseball. Escanaba Cubs vs Watertown, Wis. From the Firecracker Tournament at Pederson Ballpark in Marinette, Wis. On WCHT-AM (600), and on-line at www.rrnsports.com.

6:30 PM - NASCAR Racing. Sprint Cup Series, 400-mile race from Kentucky Speedway. On WCMM-FM (102.5).

Sunday June 30, 2013
11:45 AM - American Legion Baseball. Escanaba Cubs vs Manitowoc, Wis. From the Firecracker Tournament at the Pederson Ballpark in Marinette, Wis. On WCHT-AM (600), and on-line at www.rrnsports.com.


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Cubs Lose Twice; Finish Green Bay Tournament 1-3
The American Legion Baseball season began this weekend for the Escanaba Cubs at a tournament in Green Bay. On Saturday, the Cubs lost to Ash-Port, 9-1, and then fell to the Green Bay Preble Shockers, 17-8. The Cubs split their two games on Friday. Click the above headline to read all of the details from the weekend.
Bark River Day 2: Triumphs, Tribulations, Repeats
After a great day of "make-up racing" Friday night, off-road enthusiasts filled the stands on Saturday for the first full day of racing in Bark River. And a pair of Yoopers made it to the podium. Click the above headline to read details from Saturday's races, and to hear comments from local racers Jamie Kleikamp and Brad Erickson.
Friday 'PRO' Racing Kicks Off Bark River Weekend
It was a great night of high flying racing action in Bark River on Friday night. Locals drivers had a great night of racing. Chad Hord of Felch took 2nd place in the PRO 2 Division. In the Pro Light division, local driver Scott Beauchamp took 2nd place and Mark Kleiman took 12th after a wreck on the race track. Click the above headline to see all of the results.
Indians Win 5th Straight As Blues Rally Falls Short
The Gladstone Indians got strong pitching from Jake Pearson and made several key defensive plays to hold off the defending state champion Kingsford Blues, 3-2, Thursday at Don Olsen Field. Click the above headline to read details, see photos and videos, and listen to audio highlights and interviews.
Six Local Boys Named To All-U.P. Tennis Teams
The Upper Peninsula's best boys tennis players were honored this week with the All-U.P. Team selections. Click the above headline to see the list of boys being honored.

THE RRNSPORTS.COM MEDIA VAULT
Jurek, Pearson Go Deep As Indians Win Two More
Saturday June 15, 2013

Cubs Lose Twice; Finish Green Bay Tournament 1-3
Saturday June 15, 2013




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Bark River Day 2: Triumphs, Tribulations, Repeats
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Indians Win 5th Straight As Blues Rally Falls Short
Thursday June 13, 2013




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U.P. SPORTS BRIEFS
  • Two Braves Get Baseball Recognition
    The Gladstone High School baseball team had two boys win post-season honors as the Michigan High School Baseball Coaches Association named its All-District and All-Regional teams. Junior pitcher Christian Groleau was named to both Division Three teams, after posting a 8-0 record on the mound this season. Sophomore catcher Justin Jurek was named "All-District", but did not make the "All-Region" Team.
  • MHSAA Says Fewer Students Taking Part In Sports

    The Michigan High School Athletic Association says that participation in high school sports dropped for the second straight school year.  A total of 293,810 kids took part in 28 sports, down from last year's figure of 297,137. Girls basketball participation fell for the seventh straight season to 16,550 girls. The total has dropped 13.5 percent since a federal court decision led to the switching of girls basketball season from fall to winter in 2007-08.

  • D-2 All-U.P. Tennis Teams Announced
    The Upper Peninsula's high school tennis coaches announced their Division Two All-U.P. Teams on Tuesday. Munising's Noah Akerman was the Player of the Year, and West Iron County's Joe Serbentas was the Coach of the Year.