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High School
In high school hockey…
– Hancock overcame an early deficit, and skated past Hartland 5-3 Saturday afternoon. Teddy Randell’s second period goal tied the game at 2-all, and Brody Budweg scored the go-ahead goal a few minutes later.
– Houghton fell to Hartland 6-5 Friday night.
– Calumet blanked Kingsford 8-0 in a game that ended early because of the mercy rule. Robert Erkkila had three goals and three assists for the Copper Kings. Ryan Nelson had two goals and two assists. The Flivvers managed to get only four shots on Calumet goalie Ian Carroll.
– In the final round of the Wisigan Cup tournament at the SDC, L’Anse fell to Hayward 9-1. Jeffers lost to Ashland 4-1. In the opening round of the tournament Friday night, L’Anse defeated Ashland 4-2, and Jeffers edged Hayward 2-1.
In girls high school basketball Friday night, Houghton defeated Kingsford 57-35.
In boys hoops Friday night…
– Lake Linden-Hubbell remained unbeaten with a 69-52 win over Dollar Bay-Tamarack City.
– Houghton downed Calumet 47-36. Hunter Richards led the Gremlins with 13 points.
– Chassell downed Bessemer 64-51. Lars Daavettila scored 24 for the Panthers.
– Baraga got past Republic-Michigamme 62-56 in overtime.
– Ewen-Trout Creek overpowered L’Anse 66-32.
MTU
The 17th-ranked Michigan Tech hockey team gave Bowling Green University a goal 45-seconds into the game, then shut down the 18th-ranked Falcons to claim a 4-1 victory Saturday night. Brent Baltus, Reid Sturos, Alex Petan and Dylan Steman scored for the Huskies. Jamie Phillips made 17 saves. On Friday, Tech gave up two late goals, and wound up in a 4-4 tie with the Falcons.
The Michigan Tech women’s basketball team earned its fourth straight win with a 66-44 victory over Lake Superior State on Saturday. The Huskies held the Lakers to just one point in the second quarter. Elizabeth Kelliher scored a career-best 16 points for MTU, and Kylie Moxley added 15.
The Tech men’s team fell to LSSU 72-56. Tanner Uren led the Huskies with 16 points.
NMU
The Northern Michigan University hockey team had to settle with a split against Minnesota-Duluth, after falling to the Bulldogs 3-1 Saturday night. The Wildcats earned a 4-3 victory over Minnesota-Duluth Friday night.
The Northern Michigan University women’s basketball team lost 76-46 at Northwood University Saturday. The Wildcats men’s team defeated the Timberwolves 82-69.
Finlandia
The Finlandia University women’s basketball team remained winless with an 81-60 loss to Wisconsin-Superior Saturday. Julia Daavettila led the Lions with 20 points and 16 rebounds. Finlandia fell to St. Scholastica 78-50 Friday night.
The Finlandia men’s team dropped an 81-72 decision to Wisconsin-Superior Saturday. Jordan LaPlante scored 21 for the Lions, and Brandon Robinette added 15 points, and grabbed 11 rebounds. On Friday, Finlandia led by a point at halftime, but eventually fell to St. Scholastica 81-74.
The Finlandia men’s hockey team lost to Northland College 4-3 Saturday night, and 4-1 Friday night.
The Finlandia women’s hockey team gave up three late goals, and fell to Concordia University 4-0 Saturday night. Those teams meet again this afternoon at 2:15 at the Houghton County Arena.
GLHL
Byron Parks’ second goal of the evening with 1:53 remaining lifted the Calumet Wolverines to an 8-7 victory over the De Pere Deacons Saturday night. Eric Bausano had a goal and two assists. The Calumet Wolverines lost 5-4 to the Fond du Lac Bears Friday night.
The result of the Portage Lake Pioneers’ game against the Fond du Lac Bears Saturday night was not reported. The Pioneers host De Pere this afternoon at 12:30 at Dee Stadium.
NBA
The Detroit Pistons couldn’t overcome a slow start, and lost to the Toronto Raptors 111-107 Saturday night. Brandon Jennings led Detroit with 22 points. The Pistons play at Brooklyn Monday night. Tip-off is at 7:30 on AM 1400 and FM 99.3, WCCY.
NFL
The NFL Pro Bowl will be played this evening at 7:00. Hear the broadcast on AM 1400 and FM 99.3, WCCY.
MLB
The Milwaukee Brewers and Arizona Diamondbacks completed a five-player trade Saturday. Milwaukee sent shortstop Jean Segura to the D’backs, along highly-rated pitching prospect Tyler Wagner. In exchange, the Brewers get right-handed pitcher Chase Anderson, infielder Aaron Hill and minor league shortstop Isan Diaz. The Diamondbacks also included cash to cover some of the 12-million-dollars Hill will receive this season. Segura’s departure creates an opportunity for top prospect Orlando Arcia, who is still expected to open the season at Triple-A. Anderson is expected to join Milwaukee’s starting rotation.
Our high school basketball coverage continues Monday night, when the Dollar Bay-Tamarack City girls play at Jeffers. Our pregame show will begin around 7:00 on KBear 102.3 and KBear102.com.
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