Brianna Lynch powers River Rock Lanes in 31-15 slugfest victory over AAA Insurance in Class C of the Iron Range Women’s Softball League

August 16, 2017

ISHPEMING — Brianna Lynch went 5 for 5 with two home runs and a triple to lead River Rock Lanes to a 31-15 slugfest victory over AAA Insurance in Class C of the Iron Range Women’s Softball League on Aug. 2. Nichol Trego also went 5 for 5 in the winning effort, while teammate Danielle Sierra hit a homer and Jayda Johnson and Linda Carello each had triples. AAA’s Chelsea Roberts and Victoria Powelson both homered. Also in Class C, Mara Couch hit a grand slam homer and Jen Ogea a regular homer as Venice 2 slipped past Marquette Embroidery 18-13. Embroidery’s Andrea Bourdeau ...

Amber Huebner, Alex DuVall top Superiorland Kiwanis athletes of year at Marquette Senior High School

August 16, 2017

MARQUETTE — Amber Huebner and Alex DuVall were named the Superiorland Kiwanis Athletes of the Year at Marquette Senior High School for the 2016-17 school year. Both were announced during a breakfast ceremony near the end of the school year that celebrated all of the students who were ...

Kara Harrington, Katie Rankinen lead Tino’s to big win in Iron Range Women’s Softball League

August 14, 2017

NEGAUNEE — Kara Harrington and Katie Rankinen each went 4 for 4 as Harrington also homered in Tino’s 23-8 victory over Dave’s Collision in a Class B game in the Iron Range Women’s Softball League on July 26. Jen Wallner also had a 4-for-4 game for Dave’s. In another Class B game, Jamie Bryan went 3 for 3 and Becky Lee 3 for 4 as Venice 3 edged Buster’s 16-14. Buster’s Ashley Wanhala had a homer and triple while teammate Ally Solander tripled. Gina Debelak went 6 for 6 and Lori Rivord 4 for 6 as Quality Car Care upended Pasquali’s 21-9. Pasquali’s Tricia Miilu was ...

Jack Pond 2nd at U.P. Golf Association Junior tourney in Norway

August 14, 2017

Jack Pond of Marquette, playing in the boys 8-9-year-old division, hits to the 10th green on July 26 at an Upper Peninsula Golf Association Junior tournament held at Oak Crest Golf Course in Norway. Pond finished second in his age division, shooting 63 for nine holes. Jordan Mason of Negaunee ...

Kristen, K.C. Bjorne win Marquette Golf Club Couples Scramble

August 14, 2017

BMARQUETTE — Kristen and K.C. Bjorne of Marquette shot 62 to win the Marquette Golf Club’s Couples Scramble Tournament held Aug. 5 on the Greywalls course. The winners shot 30-32 as runners-up Dale and Betty Immel of Munising had 67. Bob and Dagmar Raica of Marquette were third with 68, while Sue Micklow and Scott Erickson of Marquette were fourth also carding 68. Here are the other flight winners and scores: First flight — Rachel and Dan Viitala, Marquette, 70 Second — David and Barbara Rossi, Chassell, 75 Third — Greg and Bobbie Robinette, North Branch, 77 Fourth ...

Marquette County Junior Golf Association Drive, Chip and Putt winners named

August 14, 2017

MARQUETTE — The Marquette County Junior Golf Association held its annual Drive, Chip and Putt competition on Aug. 2 at Gentz’s Homestead Golf Course in Chocolay Township. Here are the top finishers, listed by age group with first-place then runner-up listed as available: BOYS — Ages 7-under: Mason Nygard, Easton Bal; Age 8: Caleb Aho, Max Frustaglio; Age 9: Pavel McCutcheon, Jack Pond; Age 10: Logan Huetter; Age 11: Nash Riipi, Charley Kronshcnabel; Age 12: Jace Moore, A.J. Bottari; Age 13: Dawson Erva; Age 14: Joseph Luke, Brett Wittler GIRLS — Age 9: Olivia Stade, Nina ...