October 18-20 was one of the biggest sports weekends of the year with rivalries, championships and more. Read up on the events through our fellow media outlets in MQT. Managing Editor Brice Burge
MQT High wins three UP Championships
Photo by Mining Journal's Adelle Whitefoot. The Redmen defeated the Kingsford Flivvers 2-0 at the Kaufman Sports Complex. MQT finishes the season 18-5-2 and undefeated at home. Joe Weber and Andrew Banitt scored for the Redmen, both in the first half.
Read more in this article by Mining Journal's Delaney Lovett.
The boys and girls cross country teams also won the UP Championships. The girls team dominated the race, finishing with 27 points. Runner up Calumet finished with 89. Lindsey Rudden (19:42) and Amber Huebner (19:56) finished in second and third for MQT.
Read more in this special article by John Vrancic for the Mining Journal.
The boys team won behind the duo of Lance Rambo and Robert Riebolt who took first and second overall. Rambo (right) was the only runner to break 17 minutes. MQT had 42 points to best Escanaba (75) and Houghton (86).
Read more in this special article by John Vrancic for the Mining Journal.
Read more in this article by Mining Journal's Delaney Lovett.
The boys and girls cross country teams also won the UP Championships. The girls team dominated the race, finishing with 27 points. Runner up Calumet finished with 89. Lindsey Rudden (19:42) and Amber Huebner (19:56) finished in second and third for MQT.
Read more in this special article by John Vrancic for the Mining Journal.
The boys team won behind the duo of Lance Rambo and Robert Riebolt who took first and second overall. Rambo (right) was the only runner to break 17 minutes. MQT had 42 points to best Escanaba (75) and Houghton (86).
Read more in this special article by John Vrancic for the Mining Journal.
Rivalries Created, Celebrated on the Ice
Photo by Mining Journal's Adelle Whitefoot. The MQT Royales swept the Illiana Blackbirds for the Great Lakes division lead this weekend, but the fierce fighting, big goals and interaction with the fans demanded that this be the rivalry to watch for the young franchise. Read our story by Brandon Decremer.
On the college side, the Wildcats (above) split with the Nebraska-Omaha Mavericks, losing 2-1 on Friday and winning 6-3 on Saturday. NMU scored four goals on the power play in the second game, which was the 'Cats first win of the regular season. Northern will play Michigan Tech in a home-and-home series next weekend.
Read more in this article by Mining Journal's Editor Matt Wellens.
The split means that the Spiritphone, a trophy shared between the two diehard fan groups will stay in MQT.
Read our story about the Puckheads' and Red Army's fight over the Spiritphone by Brice Burge.
On the college side, the Wildcats (above) split with the Nebraska-Omaha Mavericks, losing 2-1 on Friday and winning 6-3 on Saturday. NMU scored four goals on the power play in the second game, which was the 'Cats first win of the regular season. Northern will play Michigan Tech in a home-and-home series next weekend.
Read more in this article by Mining Journal's Editor Matt Wellens.
The split means that the Spiritphone, a trophy shared between the two diehard fan groups will stay in MQT.
Read our story about the Puckheads' and Red Army's fight over the Spiritphone by Brice Burge.
NMU WIldcats Dominates at Home
Photo from NMU Athletics. The No. 20 Wildcats cross country team was just as impressive as MSHS, as they posted a perfect score at the collegiate UP Championships at the NMU Golf Course. Michigan Tech, Lake Superior State and Gogebic Community College also competed in the event.
Read more on NMU Athletics page.
The swimming and diving team at NMU defeated St. Cloud State and Minnesota State-Moorhead twice at the PEIF pool. The team is 5-1 this season and 1-1 against GLIAC opponents.
Read more on the NMU Athletics page.
The men's basketball team won 76-65 against a NMU alumni team on Saturday at the PEIF practice gym. The alumni roster had previous NMU stars like Jared Benson, Jake Suardini and Chris Warner on the team. This was also the first time to see new coach Bill Sall coach the Wildcats after his hiring earlier this year.
A photo gallery is available on the NMU Athletics page.
Read more on NMU Athletics page.
The swimming and diving team at NMU defeated St. Cloud State and Minnesota State-Moorhead twice at the PEIF pool. The team is 5-1 this season and 1-1 against GLIAC opponents.
Read more on the NMU Athletics page.
The men's basketball team won 76-65 against a NMU alumni team on Saturday at the PEIF practice gym. The alumni roster had previous NMU stars like Jared Benson, Jake Suardini and Chris Warner on the team. This was also the first time to see new coach Bill Sall coach the Wildcats after his hiring earlier this year.
A photo gallery is available on the NMU Athletics page.
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