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Grzelak leads Pink Ninjas in 2-1 victory

MARQUETTE - Anna Grzelak scored to help the Pink Ninjas defeat Purple Reign 2-1 in an Under-12 Girls division game of the Superiorland Soccer Association held last Tuesday.Haylee Emard netted Purple Reign's goal, while defensive star of the game was Melodee Dunham.U14 CoedIn games played on Thursday, Team 5 scored a 6-2 win over Team 7, with the winners getting goals from Robert Apple, Hallie Leuzzo, Jacey Johnson and Ethan Sellers. Team 7 netted scores from Carsen Hayes and Chase Seger.T10 posted an 8-0 shutout of Team 8 as T10's Jack Mattias, May Waters, Rocco Carlson, Chad Pohlman and ...

VFW post benefits from 2nd annual For the Red, White and Blue walk/run

MARQUETTE - The Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 4573 of Ishpeming was the beneficiary of the second annual For the Red, White and Blue walk and run held in Ishpeming along the Iron Ore Heritage Trail.The five-kilometer run and one-mile and 5K walks drew 51 participants and was organized by Superior Shore Systems, Inc.Here are top finishers with hometown and listed by event, gender and age division:5K walkEmily Harmon, Ishpeming, 39:37One-mile walk40-49 years old - Bridget Jennings, Marquette, 9:4460-over - Helen Schmeltz, Ishpeming, 9:45; CeCe Korpi, Ishpeming, 9:48Men's 5K run10-12 years ...

Whelan, Harvala take part in nationals

MARQUETTE - PEAK weightlifters Lea Whelan and Morgan Harvala participated at the USA Weightlifting Youth Nationals from June 24-26 in Austin, Texas.Whelan finished 11th overall with a 99-kilogram (217.8 pounds) in the 14-15-year-ld 58 kg (127.9 lbs.) division.Harvala finished 15th with a 120 kg total (264 lbs.) in the 16-17-year-old 75-plus kg (165.3 lbs.) division.Both girls set personal records at the meet. They were also the only girls from Michigan in their groups.Information compiled by Journal Sports Editor Steve Brownlee. His email address is sbrownlee@miningjournal.net.

Legion horseshoe pitchers remain atop division

ISHPEMING - Household Appliance extended their lead in the Classic League standings with a 12-6 win over American Legion in the Ishpeming Twilight Horseshoe League. Household's record is now 6-1-0.In other Classic League action, Paradise Bar defeated Willey's Tire Shop 10-8 and Cascade Inn took down Negaunee VFW 11-7.In the Major League, Stonehouse beat Pine Grove Bar 12-6 to improve its record to 6-1-0. In the other matchup, Maki's Mini-Mart defeated Riverside Club 10-8.On June 15, Household Appliance moved into a tie for first place in the Classic with a decisive 16-2 victory over ...

Pink Ninjas hold back Conquistadors

MARQUETTE - Julia Ott and Madalyn Stern scored goals for the Pink Ninjas in their 2-1 victory over the Orange Conquistadors 2-1 in an Under-12 girls division game of the Superiorland Soccer Association on June 14.In another contest, Purple Reign tied the Emeralds 2-2 with goals coming from Regina Olson, Cassie Davis, Brianna Steede and Madison Parsley. The defender of the game for Purple Reign was Emma Schramm.U14 CoedThe Blue Thunder won a 9-3 decision over Team 8 on June 16. Team 8 got goals from Jacey Jacobson and Josh Bedard, while teammate Hunter Uhlbeck was named the top defensive ...

Record holders meet at Classic

Upper Peninsula boys basketball career scoring leader Gage Kreski, left, of St. Ignace met former scoring king Dominic "Duke" Jacobetti Jr. of Negaunee St. Paul on June 18 before the 31st annual U.P. All-Star Classic boys basketball game. Kreski finished his career in March with 2,178 points while Jacobetti totaled 2,140 points in his career that culminated in 1965. (Photo courtesy U.P. Sports Hall of Fame Executive Secretary Dennis Grall)