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Iron Mountain Wrestlers competed at U.P Finals on 1/17
Di’Angelo Saldana placed 2nd @ 144#Johnny Manier placed 5th at 106#
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Iron Mountain wrestlers competed strongly at the Mariucci Wrestling Tournament on 1/10
Highlighted by an outstanding performance from DiAngelo Saldana. Saldana captured first place at the highly competitive 144-pound weight class, winning all of his matches and sealing the championship with an impressive pin over Antione Villeraeal of Marquette in the finals.Johnny Manier also represented Iron Mountain well, earning a fourth-place finish, while Connor Maynard battled through a tough 16-man bracket to place sixth.The Iron Mountain wrestling team will be back in action on Tuesday as they travel to Marinette, Wisconsin, to dual Peshtigo and Marinette.Good luck to all the wrestlers as they continue their season!
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Wrestlers Competed at the Hodag Scramble in Rhinelander, WI
The wrestling team traveled to Rhinelander, Wisconsin to compete in the Hodag Scramble, gaining valuable mat time and strong individual results at both the Junior Varsity and Varsity levels. In JV competition,Cameron Gartland captured 1st place in the JV 106–113 weight classJude Johnson also earned a 1st-place finish at 150 poundsAdam Lane placed 3rd in the JV 106–113 divisionDominic Rose (144) and Vinny Rose (285) each brought home 3rd-place finishes.Anthony Rose added a 4th-place showing at 157 poundsIsaac Nelson placed 5th at 138.Connor Maynard rounded out JV results with a 7th-place finish at 190. At the varsity level,John Manier finished 7th at 106 poundsDi Angelo Saldana placed 8th at 138 ** UPCOMING MEETS **The team travels to the Negaunee High School on January 5th.The upcoming match will provide opportunities for the wrestlers to continue improving, gaining experience, and representing their school with pride on the mat.
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Volleyball District Semi Final
We are incredibly proud of our Mountaineers for making it to the MHSAA Varsity Volleyball District Semi Final!Game Details:-Wednesday, November 5, 2025-6:00 PM EST/ 5:00 PM CST-Gwinn High School (50 E State Highway M35)Opponent: Gwinn High SchoolTicket InformationAll tickets must be purchased digitally through GoFan.co or the GoFan iPhone app prior to entry. Senior passes, free student admission, and athletic passes are not accepted at Playoff contests. Cost: $7.00 per ticketPayment: Credit or debit card only (no cash accepted)To purchase, visit the link below or search “Iron Mountain High School” under “Search Schools” on GoFan:https://gofan.co/event/5193085?schoolId=MI19258 Tip: Sign up for a GoFan account using an email you can access on your phone in case of issues at the gate.Printed tickets will not be accepted—please present your digital ticket on your mobile device. Event ReminderArtificial noisemakers are prohibited at all MHSAA events.&
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MHSAA Varsity Football District Final 57
We are incredibly proud of our Mountaineers for making it to the MHSAA Varsity Football District Final!Game Details:-Friday, November 7, 2025-7:00 PM EST/ 6:00 PM CST-Bark River-Harris High School (W471 US 2 & 41 Harris, MI, 49845)Opponent: Bark River-Harris High School Ticket InformationAll tickets must be purchased digitally through GoFan.co or the GoFan iPhone app prior to entry. Senior passes, free student admission, and athletic passes are not accepted at Playoff contests. Cost: $7.00 per ticketPayment: Credit or debit card only (no cash accepted) No smartphone? Digital tickets can be purchased at the gate using a debit or credit card.To purchase, visit the link below or search “Iron Mountain High School” under “Search Schools” on GoFan:https://gofan.co/event/5263535?schoolId=MI19258 Tip: Sign up for a GoFan account using an email you can access on your phone in case of issues at the gate.Printed tickets will not be accepted—please prese
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GO MOUNTAINEERS! WE’RE HEADING TO PLAYOFFS!
We are incredibly proud of our Mountaineers for making it to the MHSAA Varsity Volleyball District Quarter Final!Game Details:-Monday, November 3, 2025-6:00 PM EST/ 5:00 CST-Bark River-Harris High School Gymnasium (W741 US 2 & 41 Harris, MI, 49845)Opponent: Bark River-Harris High School Ticket InformationAll tickets must be purchased digitally through GoFan.co or the GoFan iPhone app prior to entry. Senior passes, free student admission, and athletic passes are not accepted at Playoff contests. Cost: $7.00 per ticketPayment: Credit or debit card only (no cash accepted) No smartphone? Digital tickets can be purchased at the gate using a debit or credit card.To purchase, visit the link below or search “Iron Mountain High School” under “Search Schools” on GoFan:https://gofan.co/event/5193080 Tip: Sign up for a GoFan account using an email you can access on your phone in case of issues at the gate.Printed tickets will not be accepted—please
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GO MOUNTAINEERS! WE’RE HEADING TO PLAYOFFS! 🏈
We are incredibly proud of our Mountaineers for making it to the MHSAA Varsity Football District Semi-Final!Game Details:-Friday, October 31, 2025-Kickoff at 6:00 PM, Gates open at 4:45 PM-Mountaineer Stadium 1201 W. Hughitt St, Iron Mountain, MI 49801Opponent: L’Anse High SchoolTicket InformationAll tickets must be purchased digitally through GoFan.co or the GoFan iPhone app prior to entry. Senior passes, free student admission, and athletic passes are not accepted at Playoff contests. Cost: $7.00 per ticketPayment: Credit or debit card only (no cash accepted) No smartphone? Digital tickets can be purchased at the gate using a debit or credit card.To purchase, visit the link below or search “Iron Mountain High School” under “Search Schools” on GoFan:https://gofan.co/event/5174164?schoolId=MI19258 Tip: Sign up for a GoFan account using an email you can access on your phone in case of issues at the gate.Printed tickets will not be accepted—please
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WRESTLING ROOM ANNOUNCEMENT:
Are you looking for something new to try this year? The wrestling room will be open every Tuesday and Thursday from 3:00 to 4:00 p.m. for any middle or high school student interested in learning the sport of wrestling.No experience is necessary — just come ready to learn, work hard, and have fun!If you’d like more information, stop by and talk to Mr. Ratkovich.Come give wrestling a try — you might discover your new favorite sport!
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Homecoming Game Canceled
We regret to inform you that we have been notified that, due to circumstances outside their control, that the West Iron Wykons have decided to cancel tonight’s scheduled Homecoming football game as of 11:30 AM.We regret any inconvenience this may cause and sincerely appreciate the community’s understanding. All other Homecoming festivities will proceed as planned, including the parade at 4:00 PM, the tailgate at 4:30 PM at Mountaineer Stadium, and the Homecoming Court introductions and crowning will now begin at 6:15 PM at Mountaineer Stadium. The Homecoming Dance will also take place as scheduled tomorrow evening.
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Homecoming Week is coming, Mountaineers! 🏈
We’re kicking off a Mardi Gras style Spirit Week on Monday, September 15! This week also includes Pep Assemblies at North Elementary and a volleyball tournament at the Downtown Campus to build that Mountaineer pride! Then get ready for Friday’s big events:-Parade- Friday, September 19 at 4:00 PM-Homecoming Game- Kickoff at 6:00 PM-Court Introductions/Crowning of King and Queen- Halftime-Bonfire- Right after the game! Then the IMHS Mardi Gras Homecoming Dance on Saturday!-IMHS Gymnasium-Doors open 7:15-8:30 PM for entrance-$10 Admission Let’s fill the week with spirit and Mountaineer pride!
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Seeking announcer
Iron Mountain Public Schools is looking for an enthusiastic Game Announcer for our upcoming football and basketball seasons!If you’ve got a clear voice, love sports, and enjoy getting the crowd pumped up, this is your time to shine under the Friday night lights and in the roar of the gym.What You’ll Do:Announce lineups, plays, and scoresKeep the energy high for the crowdBring your personality and school spirit to every gameIf you’re interested or know someone who would be a great fit, contact Sarah Cavalieri, cavalieris@imschools.org, 906-779-2600, for more information.Let’s make every game an unforgettable experience for our Mountaineers fans!
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1,000 and countin’: Kangas hits 1,000 points, IM tops Knights
Boys Varsity BasketballDEC 18, 2023 SEAN CHASE Daily News Sports Editor NORWAY — As the crowd piled into the gym at Norway High School on Friday, it seemed everyone knew Iron Mountain junior Oskar Kangas was on the cusp of history. It took until the fourth quarter, but those in attendance watched as Kangas rose up from the left corner and drilled a 3-point shot to join the Mountaineers 1,000 point club. “I started out kind of slow, I was getting kind of worried,” Kangas said. “But in the end, I knew as long as we won then I would be happy. I shot that corner three and I saw it kind of rattle a little bit. I was like, this might be my last opportunity, so I was praying, hoping it goes in. I saw it fall and it was a big sigh of relief. “I’m just thankful for the team, without them none of this would have been possible.” For Iron Mountain coach Harvey “Bucky” Johnson, given the circumstances, it couldn’t have gone be
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Takin’ care of business: Mountaineers overwhelm host Wykons in rout
Boys Varsity Basketballhttps://www.ironmountaindailynews.com/sports/local-sports/2023/12/takin-care-of-business-mountaineers-overwhelm-host-wykons-in-rout/ DEC 9, 2023 DAILY NEWS STAFF REPORTS IRON RIVER — The Iron Mountain Mountaineers jumped out to a 30-4 lead after the first quarter against host West Iron County on Thursday and never looked back in their 91-18 rout of the Wykons in a WestPAC Conference game at Charles Greenlund Gymnasium. Oskar Kangas scored 10 of his game-high 20 points in the opening eight minutes, while Ian Marttila knocked three 3-pointers in the first quarter as Iron Mountain (3-0) left the Wykons (0-4) in the dust. “We played good,” IM coach Harvey “Bucky” Johnson said. “Everybody scored.” The Mountaineers, who led 55-6 at the halftime break, finished with five players in double figures. Reece Kangas wound up with 16 points, Evan Copley totaled 14 and both Kaden Sheldon and Marttila finished with 11.
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Slam Dunk: Mountaineers rout Miners, 61-39, for second win
Boys Varsity Basketballhttps://www.ironmountaindailynews.com/sports/local-sports/2023/12/slam-dunk-mountaineers-rout-miners-61-39-for-second-win/ DEC 2, 2023 JERRY DEROCHE Daily News Sportswriter IRON MOUNTAIN — All coaches want their teams to improve game to game. While that is nearly impossible to do during the arduous three-month long regular season, the successful teams do build to a crescendo by the time the district tournaments begin. Just two games in, Iron Mountain has begun that ascent. After defeating Gladstone in the opener in a low-scoring affair, the Mountaineers got untracked offensively Thursday night and routed Negaunee 61-39 in a West Pac Conference game at Mountaineer Gym. It wasn’t just the 10 additional points the Mountaineers scored after beating Gladstone by eight on Monday. It was the quicker start and the lightning transition game that Iron Mountain showcased in the second game. Oskar Kangas scored 11 of his team’s 13 points in the opening eig
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Starting Strong: Mountaineers overcome Braves for season-opening 51-43 win
Boys Varsity Basketballhttps://www.ironmountaindailynews.com/sports/local-sports/2023/11/starting-strong-mountaineers-overcome-braves-for-season-opening-51-43-win/ NOV 29, 2023 JERRY DEROCHE Daily News Sports Writer IRON MOUNTAIN — At the end of the first quarter of Monday’s boys basketball season opener between visiting Gladstone and Iron Mountain, the teams had combined for 14 points. At halftime, the score was 19-15. Yes, there may have been some first-game rust and jitters that contributed to the low scoring, but the Braves and the Mountaineers set an early defensive physical tone to the contest, which as much as anything caused the offensive struggles. The teams did break free a bit in the second half — Gladstone in the third quarter and Iron Mountain in the fourth — as the Mountaineers eventually ended up with a 51-43 victory at Mountaineer Gym. Junior star Oskar Kangas led the way for the victors with 22 points, 11 rebounds, four blocked shots and three ass
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Hangin’ on: Mountaineers sneak past Modeltowners, 47-41
Girls Varsity Basketballhttps://www.ironmountaindailynews.com/sports/local-sports/2023/12/hangin-on-mountaineers-sneak-past-modeltowners-47-41/ DEC 11, 2023 SEAN CHASE Daily News Sports Editor IRON MOUNTAIN — Looking to pick up its first win of the season, the Iron Mountain girls varsity basketball team welcomed West PAC foe Gwinn to Mountaineers Gym on Friday. The Modeltowners (0-1, 0-1) tried to ruin the Mountaineers (1-1, 1-0) home-opener, but a strong fourth quarter propelled the home team to a 47-41 victory. “It’s always nice to start the season winning on your home court,” IM coach Karen Ellis said. “That means a lot to the girls, means a lot to the program. So it was really exciting to be able to take home the win.” With Gwinn losing players to graduation from last season, Ellis wanted to see how they would respond to pressure right out of the gate. “We wanted to isolate their ball handlers with the press and slow down their of
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Off and running: Wykons defeat IM in first-game showcase
Girls Varsity Basketballhttps://www.ironmountaindailynews.com/sports/local-sports/2023/12/off-and-running-wykons-defeat-im-in-first-game-showcase/ DEC 7, 2023 JERRY DEROCHE Daily News Sports Writer IRON RIVER — Both the Iron Mountain and West Iron County girls varsity basketball teams entered their season-openers Tuesday night with noticeably different teams than they had in 2022-23. The Mountaineers lost four starters to graduation from last year’s, while the Wykons lost three from their district-championship team. With several players in different roles, plus some new varsity players in general, the game evolved as many first nights do. Surely, there were some mistakes — the teams combined for 41 turnovers, for example — but both clubs also showed some promise in the Wykons’ 47-40 WestPAC Conference victory at Charles Greenlund Gymnasium. “Some of us haven’t really played together as much because we have a lot of new bodies on th
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