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243 the big number achieved twice by Wildcats’ Dobert

MARQUETTE — Not many other people can claim 243 as their lucky number. But that could be the case for Northern Michigan University football player Noah Dobert, who gained that many yards in a game for the second time this season, each a win for the Wildcats. And both of those performances ...

Wildcat women go extra time to preserve perfect record

MARQUETTE — The women’s basketball team at Northern Michigan University needed just about every tick of the clock, both in regulation and overtime, to pull off a 77-69 victory over nonconference foe St. Cloud State at Vandament Arena on Thursday. The still undefeated Wildcats, now 6-0, ...

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Today High school girls & boys swimming & diving Negaunee, Westwood at Westwood Relays, 9:30 a.m. High school gymnastics Marquette hosting meet, teams TBA, 10 a.m. High school football MHSAA 8-player state championship, Division 1: Blanchard Montabella vs. Martin, at ...

Sentinels hockey goes high-tech in fundraising

MARQUETTE — The Marquette Senior High School hockey program is holding a tech-savvy, online fundraiser that runs through Dec. 3. Though the appeals have taken to the internet, the Sentinels still look to local contributors to help keep their various teams running. “Fundraising is vital ...

NMU football’s Dobert recognized as Nat’l Player of the Week

MARQUETTE — Ending a years-long losing streak garnered some attention for the football team at Northern Michigan University. Having a running back gain 243 rushing yards twice in three weeks was pretty spiffy, too. But when redshirt freshman back Noah Dobert approached an all-time NCAA ...