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High School
In high school hockey last night…
• Hancock fell to Marquette 8-0. The game ended after two periods, because of the mercy rule. Dan Wroblewski stopped 16 of the 24 shots he faced for the Bulldogs. Hancock only managed to fire three shots at Redmen goalie Wylen Cambensy.
In high school boys basketball last night…
• Houghton lost to Escanaba 84-49.
• Ontonagon got past Watersmeet 46-42.
In girls action last evening…
• Calumet got off to a quick start, and downed Hancock 61-52. Jana Loukus led the Copper Kings with 14 points, and Marybeth Halonen added 12. Isabella Hebert scored 20 for the Bulldogs.
• Baraga shut down Chassell 43-15. Corina Jahfetson led the Vikings with 12 points. Trisha Pietila scored seven for the Panthers.
• Ontonagon stuffed Watersmeet 51-26.
College Basketball
The Michigan Tech men’s basketball team will host Finlandia University tonight at 6:00 at the SDC.
College Football
The Michigan Tech football team has announced its awards for the 2021 season. Receiver Marvin Wright claimed the Al Brovard Most Valuable Player trophy. Quarterback Will Ark received the Harold Meese Sportsmanship Award, and former Houghton High School standout Hunter Richards was honored with the Ted Kearly Award as the player who exhibited passion, pride, and integrity on and off the field. See the full list of honorees here.
NBA
The Detroit Pistons’ game at Chicago last night was postponed because of a COVID-19 outbreak among the Bulls. 10 Chicago players, plus some additional staff members, have been sidelined. No make-up date has been announced. Chicago’s game at Toronto tomorrow has also been postponed.
The Pistons visit the Indiana Pacers tomorrow.
NHL
The Detroit Red Wings snapped their three-game losing streak with a 2-1 victory over the New York Islanders last evening. Dylan Larkin scored early, and Michael Rasmussen’s goal midway through the third period became the eventual game-winner. Alex Nedeljkovic stopped 33 shots, and allowed just one late goal.
The Wings are scheduled to visit the Hurricanes tomorrow, but Carolina’s game last night was called off when four of their players entered COVID-19 protocol. The fate of tomorrow’s contest will likely be decided today. If the game is played, because of NFL football on 99.3 The Lift, Red Wings coverage will begin at 6:45 on KBear 102.3.
NFL
The Detroit Lions continue to struggle with COVID-19. Cornerback Nickell Robey-Coleman was added to the list yesterday – the ninth player in the past nine days to be sidelined.
Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers is vowing to continue playing, despite his broken toe. Rodgers admitted that the injury suffered a “setback” in Sunday’s win over the Bears, but says he’ll put off surgery.
Upcoming Local Sports Broadcasts
• Tomorrow – Boys High School Basketball – Houghton at Hancock – 7:00 pregame on the Voice of the Gremlins, 97.7 The Wolf.
• Friday – High School Hockey – Jeffers at Houghton – 6:40 pregame on the Voice of the Gremlins, 97.7 The Wolf.
• Friday – High School Hockey – Calumet at Cranbrook – 6:40 pregame on the Voice of the Copper Kings, KBear 102.3.
• Saturday – High School Hockey – Calumet at Detroit Country Day – 12:40 pregame on the Voice of the Copper Kings, KBear 102.3.
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