Ishpeming’s Emma Poirier bumps the ball during a high school volleyball match against West Iron County on Tuesday night at the Hematites’ gym. (Journal photo by Amy Grigas)

Northern Michigan University’s Hank Sorensen, right, takes on Michigan State’s Christian Krygier during their nonconference hockey game on Oct. 11 at the Berry Events Center in Marquette. (Journal photo by Amy Grigas)

Westwood’s Taylor Dellangelo, second from right, runs in for a 2-point conversion against L’Anse in their West PAC Copper Division football game on Oct. 11 at the Patriots’ field. (Journal photo by Amy Grigas)

Ishpeming head football coach George Niemi celebrates John Corkin’s 80-yard kickoff return for a touchdown on the first play of the game against West Iron County on Oct. 11 at the Ishpeming Playgrounds. (Photo courtesy Cara Kamps)

Northern Michigan University’s Lauren van Remortel just misses a dig as Wayne State’s Halle Shell, left, dumps the ball straight down on the net in the third set during their GLIAC volleyball match held at Vandament Arena in Marquette on Oct. 12. (Photo courtesy Daryl T. Jarvinen)