Baraga Girls Upend LL-H – Tuesday Sports Wrap

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High School

In high school hockey last night…
• Jeffers claimed a wild 9-7 victory over Negaunee.

In hockey this evening…
• Calumet skates at Hancock. Coverage will begin at 6:40 on the Voice of the Copper Kings, KBear 102.3.

In boys basketball last evening…
• Hancock fell to Ironwood 57-51 in double overtime.
• Jeffers v Watersmeet – no report.

In girls action…
• Lake Linden-Hubbell suffered its first loss of the season, 49-37 to Baraga. Kara Roberts led the Vikings with 15 points, and Kinzie Jahfetson added 12.
• Houghton got past Westwood 51-46. Clea Ollanketo led the Gremlins with 14 points. Eva Gerard had 12 points and grabbed 14 rebounds, and Danica Ryynanen scored 11. Lexi Olson paced the Patriots with 17 points, and Isabelle Marta added 10.
• Calumet slipped past Hancock 31-23 in overtime. The defensive battle saw the Copper Kings leading 14-9 at halftime. The game was tied at 20 at the end of regulation. Caitlin Strom, who had been held in check by the Bulldogs for much of the game, hit some critical late free throws and a final layup to seal the win. She finished with 14 points. Lana Aho led Hancock with 11. Hear the game replay here.
• Jeffers smothered Watersmeet 60-14.
• L’Anse shut down Chassell 59-18.
• Ontonagon lost to Ironwood 43-33.

On the boys schedule tonight…
• Houghton travels to Ishpeming. Coverage will begin around 7:00 on the Voice of the Gremlins, 97.7 The Wolf.
• Calumet visits Ontonagon.
• Lake Linden-Hubbell tips off at Baraga.
• Dollar Bay-Tamarack City hosts Republic-Michigamme.
• Chassell journeys to Watersmeet.

In girls play this evening…
• Ewen-Trout Creek entertains Hurley.

At a ski meet at Marquette Mountain yesterday, the host Sentinels won both the boys and girls competitions. The Houghton boys placed second. Individually, Eli Heathman placed second in the slalom and third in the giant slalom. Jack Haeussler finished fifth in the Slalom, and Connor Kamm was fifth in the giant slalom. The girls team placed fourth. See full results here.

College Hockey

Michigan Tech’s Isaac Gordon has been named the Central Collegiate Hockey Association Rookie of the Week for the third time this season. Gordon had a goal and an assist as the Huskies split their games against Lake Superior State last weekend.

NHL

The Red Wings return to the ice tomorrow, when they entertain the Senators. Coverage will begin at 6:45 on 99.3 The Lift.

NBA

The Pistons visit the Cavaliers tomorrow evening.

High School Sports Broadcasts

• Tonight – Boys Basketball – Houghton at Ishpeming – 7:00 pregame on the Voice of the Gremlins, 97.7 The Wolf.
• Tonight – Hockey – Calumet at Hancock – 6:40 pregame on the Voice of the Copper Kings, KBear 102.3.
• Friday – Hockey – Trenton Showcase – Calumet v Bay City Wolves – 8:40 am pregame on the Voice of the Copper Kings, KBear 102.3.
• Friday – Hockey – Trenton Showcase – Houghton v Detroit Catholic Central – 5:10 pregame on the Voice of the Gremlins, 97.7 The Wolf.
• Saturday – Hockey – Trenton Showcase – Calumet vs Forest Hills Northern-Eastern – 10:20 pregame on the Voice of the Copper Kings, KBear 102.3.
• Saturday – Hockey – Trenton Showcase – Houghton v Notre Dame Academy (WI) – 10:40 pregame on the Voice of the Gremlins, 97.7 The Wolf.

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