Lexi Gussert drives to the net during Forest Park’s decisive third quarter rally against Bark River-Harris Nov. 30. The Lady Trojans outscored the Broncos 23-7 in that quarter and won 63-57.
CRYSTAL FALLS—Lexi Gussert shouldn’t expect a Christmas card from Bark River-Harris’ basketball team. Not after what she did to them Nov. 30.
The Broncos had Forest Park on the ropes at the Eddie Chambers Gym, building up a 13-point lead in the first half—only to see Lexi and the Lady Trojans dominate the third quarter 23-7 and go on to a 63-57 win.

West Iron’s Kylee Erickson, two-time co-player of the year in U.P. girls tennis, serves up a shot during a match early this fall.
By Peter Nocerini
IRON RIVER—Before she could become a two-time girls tennis champion, West Iron County’s Kylee Erickson had to win a bigger battle.
That opponent: herself.

IRON RIVER—When they hit the court for their season opener at Iron Mountain Dec. 4, there will be many new girls in West Iron County’s blue varsity uniforms. But it’s not as through the Wykons are starting from scratch—Coach Mike Dallavalle thinks his mostly new crew could surprise a few people this year.
They certainly surprised Ironwood during a scrimmage just before Thanksgiving. The Wykons were active on defense and gave the Red Devils’ offense problems.

West Iron County’s girls basketball team takes on Ironwood’s girls during a scrimmage held Nov. 20 at the high school gym. Since the Red Devils now play in another conference, this will be the Wykons’ only chance to see them unless they collide at the regional tournament. A report on Coach Mike Dallavalle’s squad will appear in next week’s Reporter.

IRON RIVER—Despite a steady stream of headaches involving injuries, grades, a thin roster and other distractions, West Iron County’s boys basketball team still compiled a 13-7 record in 2011-12 and reached the district championship game.