The Renbarger Jug

 

The hockey rivalry between Portage Central and Mattawan has grown over many years and in 2002 a trophy was created for the winner of the rivalry game: The Renbarger Jug.

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The trophy is named after former Mattawan student and hockey player,

Ryan T. Renbarger who died of leukemia when he was 13 years old.

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The Renbarger Jug game is always the second regular season meeting between these two teams, usually in late January or February.

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The Portage Muskies are honored to carry this tradition forward and honor Ryan with this event.

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