Adam Hinch

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Sports Editor at Daily Press (Newport News, VA)

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Rae victorious, dedicates win to Easton Winnling

1 week ago | dailypress.net | Adam Hinch

Jun 19, 2025 Sports Reporter [email protected] ESCANABA — For the second consecutive week Tanner Rae Found himself in victory lane. This time for Rae it was more than just a race. “I wanted to win that one for Easton (Winnling),” Rae said. “I was excited to get back on the track, and the track was pretty good tonight.” Rae’s win marked his eighth career win and his seventh win in Escanaba. Rae said he couldn’t do it without his sponsors and wanted to thank them for their support, they...
Meet the racer: Sport mod racer Evin Gagne

1 week ago | dailypress.net | Adam Hinch

ESCANABA — As the Escanaba Motor Speedway nears the halfway point of the 2025 regular season, the point standings are razor thin in every class. The sport mod class is no exception. Matt Valiquette and Jesse Denome are tied at 147 points. Evin Gagne sits one point back at 146. Daily Press sports writer Adam Hinch got an opportunity to sit down with Gagne and discuss a number of topics. Adam Hinch: What got you into racing? Evin Gagne: My grandpa and my uncle got me into it.
Speedway raises thousands for East Winnling’s recovery

1 week ago | dailypress.net | Adam Hinch

Jun 17, 2025 Sports Reporter [email protected] ESCANABA — Drivers and members of the community came out to the Escanaba Motor Speedway on Sunday to show their support for Easton Winling. Winling, who was seriously injured when his car hit the wall in the first heat race on June 7, spent over a week in the hospital from injuries sustained in the crash. That led the Escanaba Motor Speedway to hold a helmet drive to support the young racer. During Sunday’s intermission drivers went through...
Cubs stay perfect, sweep Rangers

1 week ago | dailypress.net | Adam Hinch

Jun 17, 2025 Sports Reporter [email protected] ESCANABA — Strong defense and pitching continue to lead the way for the Escanaba Cubs as it defeated the South Central U.P. Rangers 6-1 and 3-2 in a baseball doubleheader here Monday. The Cubs are now 6-0 on the season. “Defense and pitching is winning these games so far,” Cubs coach Paul LaChance said. “Hopefully the bats come around for the tournament this weekend.” Game One The bottom of the lineup was key for the Cubs as Isaiah Brow, Owen...
Escanaba Cubs earn weekend sweep over Appleton

1 week ago | dailypress.net | Adam Hinch

ESCANABA — A well rounded team effort once again paid off for the Escanaba Cubs as it swept Appleton Post 38 in a baseball doubleheader hers Saturday. The Cubs won game one 3-2 and took the second game 6-1. Dr. Tom Fisher was in attendance to throw out the opening pitch. Fisher was a member of the Cubs teams from 1983-1985 and was an integral part of them winning the zone tournament against the Sault Travelers.
Manninen wins big on Father’s Day

1 week ago | dailypress.net | Adam Hinch

Jun 16, 2025 Sports Reporter [email protected] ESCANABA — Weekend rain pushed the start time back one hour but couldn’t stop the Escanaba Motor Speedway from putting on another exciting night of racing. On top of all it was Father’s Day and for Ethan Manninen it was a very special night as he came away with the feature win after coming from fifth on the grid to take his second feature win of the 2025 season. Manninen also won the heat race. “That’s all my dad wanted for Fathers Day,”...
U.P. hoopers shine in All-Star action

2 weeks ago | dailypress.net | Adam Hinch

Jun 13, 2025 Sports Reporter [email protected] ESCANABA — Basketball athletes from all across the U.P. came together at Bay College for the 39th Annual Upper Peninsula All-Star Basketball games. The west girls picked up a 50-41 win over the east and the east boys needed overtime to secure a 96-93 win. The festivities got underway with the girls free throw contest won by Kaitlyn Smith of West Iron County. The boys and girls each had a 3-point contest with Emily Jokela from Lake...
Escanaba Cubs open season with sweep over Blues

2 weeks ago | dailypress.net | Adam Hinch

ESCANABA — A stellar night on the mound led the Escanaba Cubs to a pair of wins over Marquette on Wednesday at Al Ness Field. In game one the Cubs held on for a 2-1 victory and took the second game 4-0. In the first game, Cubs pitcher Cannon Arnt struck out four of the first six batters and did not surrender a hit until the fourth inning. The Cubs got on the board in the bottom of the third inning on a RBI single by Bon LaChance to put the Cubs up 1-0. The Cubs added another run to take a 2-0 lead.
Rae picks up youth sprints victory

2 weeks ago | dailypress.net | Adam Hinch

ESCANABA — For the first time in 2025, youth sprints driver Tanner Rae found his way into victory lane. “It felt really good to get this one,” Rae said. It’s nice to be back in Escanaba racing.” The win for Rae was the sixth career feature win in Escanaba and seventh overall with the other win coming at Eagle River Speedway last season. Rae also has 28 top five finishes in his young career. “I want to thank my family and my sponsors,” Rae said.
Escanaba Bears 14U falls in rain shortened title game

2 weeks ago | dailypress.net | Adam Hinch

Jun 9, 2025 Sports Reporter [email protected] ESCANABA — Escanaba Bears 14U baseball team advanced to the championship game of the Great North Open but fell 14-9 to Marinette in five innings after the game was called due to heavy rain. Marinette was first on the board in the top of the first inning as Miles Rutherford hit a two-run double. Kanon Maye grounded out, scoring a run and another run scored on an error to put Marinette up 4-0. Masen Wozniak and Lucas Farley each drew a walk that...