Jake Durant

Marquette

Sports Director at WJMN-TV (Marquette, MI)

Sports Director at My U.P. News. @NorthernMichU grad. Host of the @Local3sportsZN. Contributor to @StateChampsMich. MAB award winner.

Articles

Highlights: 2025 U.P. Track Finals

1 week ago | myupnow.com | Jake Durant

KINGSFORD, Mich. (WJMN/WBUP) - Highlights from the track portion of the 2025 U.P. Track & Field Finals.
Norway Knights Baseball captures district crown

2 weeks ago | myupnow.com | Jake Durant

Highlights & post game reaction from Norway's 8-1 victory over North Dickinson in their District Championship game.
Eight Marquette Sentinels sign to compete at the college level

2 weeks ago | myupnow.com | Jake Durant

MARQUETTE, Mich. (WJMN/WBUP) - Marquette Senior High School held a celebration for eight of the student-athletes who signed to compete at the college level. Maija Maki-Warne - Northern Michigan Cross Country and Track & Field. Evan Balko - Michigan Tech Cross Country and Track & Field. Aubree Blackburn - Bay College Women's Basketball. Jaxson Jurmu - Alma College Men's Basketball. Seppi Camilli - Grand Valley State Cross Country and Track & Field.
2025 Skyline Central Baseball Conference Awards

2 weeks ago | myupnow.com | Jake Durant

The 2025 Skyline Central Baseball Awards were announced on Wednesday honoring the conference's outstanding student-athletes.
MTU Volleyball unveils its 2025 schedule

2 weeks ago | myupnow.com | Jake Durant

HOUGHTON, Mich. (MTU Athletics) – The Michigan Tech volleyball team announced its 2025 schedule on Wednesday (May 28). Under first-year head coach Cindy Pindral, the Huskies will play 27 matches in the fall with 16 GLIAC contests and nine games at the SDC Gym. Six of their opponents went to the NCAA Tournament last season and five were ranked in the final 2024 AVCA Top 25. Tech begins the season with a tournament hosted by McKendree.
MTU introduces Bill Muckalt as head coach for Huskies Hockey

2 weeks ago | myupnow.com | Jake Durant

HOUGHTON, Mich. (WJMN/WBUP) - Michigan Tech University welcomed a new era Tuesday morning, officially introducing Bill Muckalt as the next head coach for the Huskies Hockey program. Muckalt returns to Houghton after spending time with Michigan Tech as an assistant coach from 2011-2015. "I'm excited to be back in Houghton and the Copper Country," said Muckalt. "I'm excited to get to know and build relationships with our players.
MTU AD Sanregret: "Transfer Portal & NIL factors in coaching change'

2 weeks ago | myupnow.com | Jake Durant

HOUGHTON, Mich. (WJMN/WBUP) - Last week Michigan Technological University made the decision to part ways with Joe Shawhan as the head coach of the Huskies Hockey program. The announcement a bit surprising to some, left many questioning why the sudden departure? On Tuesday, My UP Sports spoke with Michigan Tech Athletic Director Suzanne Sanregret to find out what lead to the coaching change.
Champions crowned at inaugural Chaos on the Riptide Clash

2 weeks ago | myupnow.com | Jake Durant

MARQUETTE, Mich. (WJMN/WBUP - U.P. Chaos Fastpitch teamed up with U.P Riptide Fastpitch and played host to their first home tournament over the weekend as a part of their inaugural season as a program. The tournament shined the light on youth softball in the area and gave players a chance to showcase their skills in front of fans. "The support has been great," said Bobbi Ayotte, a board member and coach for the U.P. Chaos. "I was actually pleasantly surprised with the support we had.
Jeffers High School names Outstanding Senior Athletes

3 weeks ago | myupnow.com | Jake Durant

JEFFERS, Mich. (WJMN/WBUP) - Jeffers High School announced the winners of their Senior Outstanding Athlete of the Year Awards. The outstanding senior athletes are determined selected using the following criteria:- Demonstrated expectational performance in their athletic careers at Jeffers High School over their 4 year career. - Played and lettered in multiple sports. - Earned postseason recognition in at least one sport. All-Conference, All-UP, or conference awards.
NMU Athletics Announces the 2025 NMU Sports Hall of Fame Class

3 weeks ago | myupnow.com | Jake Durant

MARQUETTE, Mich. - The Northern Michigan University Department of Athletics proudly announces the newest inductees to the NMU Sports Hall of Fame. The 2025 class includes Jennie (Long) Barlage (volleyball), Dean Ellis (coach), Renee LeBlanc (women's soccer), Troy Mattson (coach), Berndt Rognstad (nordic skiing and football), and the 1990-91 and 1991-92 women's swim & dive teams. A ceremony to honor the inductees will be held on Friday, September 19, following the Homecoming parade.