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Knights hammer softball doubleheader sweep

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Norway cracked 24 hits across seven innings in a pair of softball victories Wednesday at Bark River-Harris. The Knights won 19-3 in four innings in the opener and took the second game 21-4 in three innings. "It's not only the hitting," said Norway coach Bob (Kuba) Bal. "The kids are doing ...

Johnson garners St. Norbert honor

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DE PERE, Wis. – St. Norbert College hosted its annual Norby Awards ceremony, celebrating the accomplishments and athletic excellence of Green Knights student-athletes. Kamdan Johnson of Florence, Wis., was recognized as Freshman of the Year. Johnson broke several school records in her ...

Norway defeats Mountaineers 8-2

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Four Norway pitchers limited Iron Mountain to six singles in an 8-2 six-inning win Wednesday at LIUNA Field. "Pretty tough baseball weather for both teams," said Norway coach Tony Adams. "We were able to put some runs together early and late, but we were too quiet in the middle on ...

Packers release veteran kicker McManus

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Veteran kicker Brandon McManus was released by the Green Bay Packers on Friday two weeks after they drafted his potential replacement. McManus' exit leaves rookie sixth-round pick Trey Smack and Lucas Havrisik as the two kickers on Green Bay's roster. The Packers announced the move and ...

Kingsford student-athlete named to MHSAA council

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EAST LANSING — Kingsford High School sophomore Avery Edwards is one of eight student-athletes selected to serve a two-year term on the Michigan High School Athletic Association’s Student Advisory Council. The council is a 16-member group that provides feedback on issues impacting ...

Flivvers, Gremlins prevail at Kingsford Invite

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KINGSFORD — Kingsford's Blake Tomasoski, Sid Olson, Gaige Sorenson, Mylee Kreider and Cassie Olson and West Iron's Bristol Shamion were among the top individual performers at the Kingsford Invitational track and field meet. The Houghton boys and Kingsford girls prevailed in team points ...