Negaunee played Houghton in High School Bowl and won by a score of 300-200. Thirty-six schools from the Upper Peninsula and Northern Wisconsin compete in WNMU-TV's High School Bowl tournament, now celebrating 47 years on the air. Negaunee will advance to the second round when they play Republic-Michigamme, scheduled to air on Jan. 31, 2026. Running from November through the championship game in April, the High School Bowl series airs on WNMU-TV Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Mondays at 3 p.m. It is also available statewide on the Michigan Learning Channel. Find more information on the 2025-2026 tournament at wnmutv.nmu.edu. Representing Negaunee, seated from left, are players Lukas Barron, Aiden Evans, team captain Conner Steede and Josh Fredrick. Standing are alternates Mikel Annala and Miles Spaulding with coach Beth Holmgren. Players for Houghton are, seated from left, Gabriella Sutcliffe, Elli Sommerville, team captain Ben Hemmer and Boden Rudnicki. Standing are alternates Adam Hemmer and with coach Rebecca Keyes. High School Bowl host Jim Koski is standing at lower left. (Courtesy photo)