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Flivvers, Knights look to UP’s after tennis finale

Kingsford defeated Norway 6-2 to wrap up its girls tennis regular season at home Monday, posting three wins in singles and three in doubles. "We had our exchange student, Laura (Pfiefer), who is from Germany play No. 1 singles," said Kingsford coach Tracy Rutter. "Laura has been playing tennis for 12-plus years and got the job done. She has been a joy to have on the team and played hard for her win today." The Flivvers will compete in the MHSAA Upper Peninsula D1 finals today in Negaunee. "As we look ahead to U.P.'s the girls can definitely place if they are in the right mindset ...

Axford connection helps Lakes spill Jets

LAKE LINDEN — There were opportunities in this game for the North Central Jets in their 44-27 loss to the Lake Linden-Hubbell Lakes here Saturday afternoon. The first opportunity came when they had the Lakes pinned near their goal line and forced a punt that led to a turnover on downs ...

Mountaineers, Trojans chalk up grid victories

Forest Park took a 45-26 lead into the fourth quarter and held off a North Dickinson rally for a wild 59-52 eight-player win Friday at Dick Mettlach Field. The Nordics scored 20 unanswered points in the second half before the Trojans responded with a 45-yard scoring pass from Vic Giuliani to ...

One big play proves enough for Lions’ win

DETROIT (AP) — The Detroit Lions' offense is built around big plays in both the passing and running games. Jahmyr Gibbs is a constant threat as a runner and receiver, and Jared Goff has plenty of other weapons in Amon-Ra St. Brown, Jameson Williams and Sam LaPorta. On Sunday, though, ...

Knights defeat Gladiators

Kingsford’s Murvich breaks 20-minute mark at Bay meet

FLAT ROCK — Kingsford junior Maria Murvich reached an important milestone here Saturday as she held off Superior Central freshman Edye Burdett for top individual honors in the Bay College High School Invitational cross county meet. Murvich broke the 20-minute barrier for the first time, ...