Girls Hoops Wins for Houghton, Hancock, LL-H – Wednesday Sports Wrap

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High School

In girls high school basketball last evening…
• Houghton outscored Gwinn 70-51. Clea Ollanketo led the Gremlins with 18 points. Danica Ryynanen added 14, Jacey Sleeman 12 and Ellie Hainault 10. Makayla Olson scored 29 for the Modeltowners.
• Hancock defeated Calumet 51-26. The Bulldogs pulled away in the second quarter, when they held the Copper Kings to just three points. Hear the game replay here.
• Lake Linden-Hubbell stopped Wakefield-Marenisco 59-37. Emily Jokela of the Lakes led all scorers with 18 points.
• Ewen-Trout Creek smothered Forest Park 45-14.

In boys play…
• Ewen-Trout Creek lost to Forest Park 57-48.

In high school hockey last night…
• Hancock lost 1-0 at Marquette. Teagan Nevenhoven scored the game’s only goal.

NHL

The Red Wings scored three unanswered third-period goals, and defeated the Blues 6-4 last night. Jake Walman and Jonatan Berggren scored early. Moritz Seider found the net in the second period. In the final stanza, Lucas Raymond tied the contest, Robby Fabbri tipped in the game-winner, and Michael Rasmussen netted an insurance tally. Ville Husso stopped 33 shots to get the win in net.

The Wings host the Hurricanes tomorrow night. Because of NFL football on 99.3 the Lift, coverage will begin at 6:45 on KBear 102.3.

After last night’s contest, the Blues fired head coach Craig Berube, who led them to the Stanley Cup just five seasons ago.

NBA

The Pistons will try to break their 20-game losing streak when they entertain the 76ers this evening. Coverage will start at 6:35 on 99.3 The Lift.

MLB

Former Brewers first baseman Rowdy Tellez has agreed to a one-year free agent deal with the Pirates.

High School Sports Broadcasts

• Tomorrow – Hockey – Houghton at Negaunee – 5:40 pregame on the Voice of the Gremlins, 97.7 The Wolf.
• Friday – Hockey – Jeffers at Calumet – 6:40 pregame on the Voice of the Copper Kings, KBear 102.3.
• Friday – Girls Basketball – Houghton at West Iron County – 7:00 pregame on the Voice of the Gremlins, 97.7 The Wolf.
• Monday – Boys Basketball – Houghton at Calumet – 7:00 pregame on the Voice of the Copper Kings, KBear 102.3.
• Tuesday – Hockey – Houghton at Calumet – 6:40 pregame on the Voice of the Copper Kings, KBear 102.3.

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