Jake Durant

High school football highlights & scores from week 1 Gladstone at Marquette Kewaunee, WI at Negaunee Escanaba at Kingsford Westwood at Bark River – Harris Iron Mountain at Houghton West I…

IRON MOUNTAIN, Mich. (WJMN) – Whether it be offensively, defensively, or on special teams, Iron Mountain had playmakers at all three levels of the game. It was a big reason why the Mountainee…

MARQUETTE, Mich. (WJMN) – As Derek Lindstrom navigates through the Noquemanon Trail Network, he has a new perspective on just how valuable life can be. “It’s just this peaceful, c…

NEGAUNEE, Mich. (WJMN) – The Yoopers United Hockey team will be holding a variety of fundraisers leading up to their game against the Detroit Red Wings Alumni team this September. Their goal …

MARQUETTE, Mich. (WJMN) - On Wednesday evening, Special Olympics Michigan Area 36 held their weekly bocce ball practice as their Olympians prepare for the U.P. Regional Golf and Bocce Ball tournament being held this August. “We have a U.P. Regional Golf and Bocce Ball tournament August 24th at the Red Fox Run golf course in Gwinn,” said Pam Bahrman, the Area Director For Special Olympics Area 36. “We’ll have Special Olympic athletes from all over the U.P. coming in to compete in a golf skills an…

MOUNT PLEASANT, Mich. (WJMN) – One in a million. That’s how one former high school cross country coach described Emily Paupore during her time as a standout runner for the Negaunee Miners. Paupore re-wrote the record books during her time at Negaunee High School, graduating as one of the most decorated student-athletes to wear a […]

Escanaba, Mich. (WJMN) - On Monday afternoon, in front of dozens of friends and family members, Escanaba senior Linnea Britton put pen to paper officially signing on to join the Grand Valley State Women’s Wrestling Program. “I’m super excited and a little bit nervous,” said Britton. “Wrestling has been a big part of my life throughout, so I’m ready to start the next journey. It’s really amazing and I’m super excited that all my friend and family could come and support me with this.” Britton will…

HOUGHTON, Mich. (WJMN) – The Michigan Tech hockey program announced its 2024-25 schedule on Tuesday, May 7 in conjunction with the CCHA unveiling its composite schedule. The Huskies have 34 regular-season games that include 24 CCHA games, 14 contests at the MacInnes Student Ice Arena, and 10 non-conference meetings. The season begins with a home exhibition […]

MARQUETTE, Mich. (WJMN) - Not everyone is cut out to become a professional football player. “You’re talking about the one-percenters of the one-percenters,” said Dustin Brancheau, the owner and Lead Trainer at AdvantEdge Sports Training. “This is the NFL. So, it’s very hard to get to that level.” According to NFL College Advisory Committee, ‘Only 1.6% of all NCAA football players ever make it to the professional level.’ One player to defy those odds, is former Northern Michigan Offensive lineman…

MARQUETTE, Mich. (WJMN) - In March of 2022, Jordan DeMay fell victim to a sextortion attempt which ended with the Marquette teen taking his own life. On Wednesday, two Nigerian men plead guilty of operating a sextortion blackmail scheme on over a hundred people. Local 3 Sports Director Jake Durant spoke with Brad Nelson, DeMay’s high school basketball coach on this thoughts of the update as a coach, teacher and father.

Highlights from Marquette’s 70-60 win over Westwood on Tuesday night.

NORWAY, Mich. (WJMN) - Alex Ortman is one of two seniors taking the court this season for the Norway Knights. Ortman has helped lead the Knights to a 10-3 record and a top five ranking in the latest Upper Peninsula Sportswriters and Sportscaster Association Basketball Poll. “He plays with a lot of energy,” said Norway head coach, Jeff Gallino. “He gets up and down the court and he’s very good at attacking the basket. He’s shooting at about 60% this year which is phenomenal. He’s spends a lot of…

WEST ISHPEMING, Mich. (WJMN) – On Wednesday afternoon in front of her family, friends, and teammates, Westwood’s Megan Marta put pen to paper signing on to attend Northern Michigan University and join the Women’s Basketball program. The senior guard is averaging 17.3 points, 6 rebounds, 4.5 assists, and 2 steals per game this season with […]

Highlights from Iron Mountain’s 65-43 win over Ishpeming and Westwood’s 69-67 OT win over Marquette.

U.P. Football Poll 11-player 1. Iron Mountain (4) 7-0 2. Negaunee (2) 6-1 3. Kingsford 6-1 4. Menominee 6-1 5. Gladstone 5-2 8-player 1. Pickford (6) 7-0 2. North Central 6-1 3. Forest Park 6-1 4. St. Ignace 6-1 5. Norway 5-2 8 2Others receiving votes: Newberry (6-1) 6, Lake Linden-Hubbell (4-3) 2, Cedarville-DeTour (6-1) 2.

WEST ISHPEMING, Mich. (WJMN) – Maddie Vorase is a freshman at Westwood High School and a member of the Patriots Cheer team. “She brings so much life and fun to our squad,” said Denise Platteborze, the head coach for Westwood Cheer. “She is vibrant and she brings life to the party. She is great with […]

CRYSTAL FALL, Mich. (WJMN) – Entering the 2023 season, the biggest questions mark surrounding the Forest Park Trojan Football team was who was going to step up and replace the massive void left by the departure of All-UP runnin gback, Sam Mckissick? Well we might have that answer. The Trojans won big over Gogebic last […]

WEST ISHPEMING, Mich. (WJMN) – Starting this school year, the Westwood Patriot athletic department will be under new leadership with the hiring of first year athletic director, Jake Skewis. A…

HOUGHTON, Mich. (WJMN) – The Michigan Tech football team has entered the next phase of their offseason program. Last Friday, the Huskies kicked off their 2023 training camp and have been using the first few days of practice to grind their way back into football shape. “Being in football shape is different,” said Dan Mettlach. […]

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (WJMN) - The Indianapolis Colts announced on Saturday that they are placing former Northern Michigan standout Jake Witt on their Injured Reserve List, ending his rookie season. Witt has been battling a hip-injury he suffered in practice. He is the 2nd Colts rookie to have his season cut short due to injury. Witt was chosen by the Colts in the 7th round (236th pick) in the 2023 NFL Draft.