Gladiators win at Newberry

By JASON JUNO

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ONTONAGON — After two blowout wins to start the season, Ontonagon won a close one 46-40 at Newberry last week.

“It was a heartstopper for sure,” Ontonagon coach Kadin Mustafa said. “We shot ourselves in the foot a few times, but we held it together. It was a good test for us.”

The Gladiators were voted No. 4 in the first U.P. poll after the big win and the strong first third of the season.

Caden Besonen finished with 430 all-purpose yards and he accounted for five of Ontonagon’s touchdowns.

He caught three from Austin Gordon — 72, 63 and eight yards — he...