Republic-Michigamme played Dollar Bay in High School Bowl and won by a score of 160-90. 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. Republic-Michigamme will advance to the second round when they play Negaunee, scheduled to air on Jan. 31. 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 Republic-Michigamme, seated from left, are players Braelie Tineo, Izzy Anderson, team captain Max Ranta and Ellie Martin. Standing are alternates Colton Glisson and Cera Bullock with coach Mary Koski. Players for Dollar Bay are, seated from left, Alex Blackstone, Caleb Kentala, team captain Olivia Blackstone and Kalila DeNotto. Standing are alternates Leeloo Cortez and Mari Black with coach Amy Johnson. High School Bowl host Jim Koski is standing at lower left. (Courtesy photo)