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High School Volleyball Tourney
In the high school volleyball tournament last night…
– In Class C, Calumet advanced with a 3-0 victory over Iron Mountain. The Copper Kings will face Charlevoix in the Regional final tonight at Indian River. That’s a five-and-a-half hour drive for Calumet… and a 50-minute drive for Charlevoix.
– In Class D, Lake Linden-Hubbell’s tournament run ended with a 3-1 loss to Forest Park.
Wolverines Play Exhibition
The Calumet Wolverines will host the Michigan Tech Wolfpack in an exhibition game tonight at 7:30 at the Calumet Colosseum. Admission is $2.00 for adults, and $1.00 for children.
MTU Men’s Hoops Swamps Finlandia
The Michigan Tech men’s basketball team buried Finlandia University 88-49 in an exhibition game last night. The Lions led by a point after the first 10 minutes. Tech pulled out to a 12-point lead at halftime, and held Finlandia to just 22 points in the second half. Jason Hawke had 27 points and 11 rebounds for the Huskies. Brandon Robinson scored 17 for the Lions.
The Michigan Tech football team closes its season Saturday at home against Lake Erie. The Huskies need a win to keep their post-season playoff hopes alive. Coach Tom Kearly says the first order of business is to shut down the GLIAC’s leading running back, Anthony Bilal. Kickoff is at 1:00 at Sherman Field. Bundle up. Temps are projected to be in the mid-20s, with a chance of snow showers.
NHL – Red Wings Idle
The Detroit Red Wings return to action tomorrow, when they host the Blackhawks.
NBA – Pistons Fall to Wizards
The Detroit Pistons couldn’t hold an early lead, and lost to the Wizards 107-103 last night. Brandon Jennings scored 32 for Detroit – 16 in the first quarter. The Pistons have dropped three in a row, and play at Oklahoma City tomorrow night.
NFL
In tonight’s NFL game, the Bills play at Miami. Hear the broadcast on AM 1400 and FM 99.3 WCCY. Please have your picks in The Wolf Pro Football Challenge turned in by noon today at one of our sponsors. You’ll find a list of locations, and Todd and Jeff’s picks, here.
Tigers Sign Martinez
The Detroit Tigers have reportedly signed designated hitter Victor Martinez to a four-year contract. The deal is said to be worth 68-million dollars. The team has not confirmed the signing, pending a physical. Martinez will be 40 when the contract expires. He hit .335 last season, and just missed winning the American League batting title.
The Tigers also made a trade yesterday… sending minor-league second baseman Devon Travis to the Blue Jays for centerfielder Anthony Gose. Gose is 24. He has two minor-league seasons in which he’s stolen at least 70 bases, and is considered a good defensive player. In 94 games for the Jays last season, he batted just .226. He’ll compete for the Tigers’ starting job next spring. Travis was just named Detroit’s top prospect by Baseball America.
Our high school hockey coverage begins Tuesday night, when Houghton skates at Negaunee. Hear the Copper Country’s most complete hockey and basketball coverage this winter on KBear 102.3 and KBear102.com.
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