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High School
In high school hockey last night…
• Hancock cruised to an 8-0 mercy rule victory over Kingsford. Austin Salani powered the Bulldog with four goals and one assist. Brad Randell had two goals. Chad Nordstrom had a goal and two assists, and Brandon LaVigne scored once. Daniel Wroblewski made 10 saves to earn the shutout.
In girls basketball last night…
• Negaunee edged Hancock 31-29.
In boys basketball last night…
• Negaunee shut down Hancock 57-25. J.D. Sebbas led the Bulldogs with 13 points.
On the girls schedule tonight…
• Calumet tips off at Houghton – the varsity contest begins at 5:45.
• Baraga welcomes Bessemer.
On the boys schedule tonight…
• Houghton hosts Iron Mountain.
• Lake Linden-Hubbell plays at L’Anse.
In girls-boys doubleheaders…
• Jeffers visits Ontonagon.
• Ewen-Trout Creek plays at Republic-Michigamme.
• The Dollar Bay-Tamarack City games at Watersmeet have been canceled.
In high school swimming today…
• Houghton competes at Kingsford.
College Basketball
The Finlandia University men’s basketball team fell to Bay College 78-72 last evening. The game was tight throughout, with Finlandia holding a one-point lead with five minutes remaining. The Norse then scored eight straight points to take control. Jamhad Hines led the Lions with 18 points and 13 rebounds.
The Finlandia women’s basketball team will host Wisconsin-Superior tonight. Coverage will begin at 6:40 on 99.3 The Lift and 993TheLift.com.
College Football
Hancock High School football standout Cole Stuber has committed to playing college ball at Finlandia.
NHL
The Detroit Red Wings host the Nashville Predators tonight. Coverage begins at 7:15 on KBear 102.3.
NBA
The Detroit Pistons lost to the New Orleans Pelicans 128-118 last night. Playing without Jerami Grant, who was being rested, Josh Jackson led the team with 25 points. Isaiah Stewart had a double-double, with 11 points and 10 rebounds.
The Pistons host the Sacramento Kings tomorrow. Coverage begins at 7:35 on 99.3 The Lift.
CopperDog 150
The pieces are in place for this year’s modified CopperDog dogsled races. Because of COVID-19 concerns, there will be no public access to the race. Activities have been moved to the northern part of the peninsula, to reduce public interaction. The CopperDog 150, which usually employs 10-dog teams, will use eight-dog teams this year. Mushers will each be allowed a 10-dog pool from which they can select that day’s team. The first stage will leave Eagle Harbor tomorrow evening at 6:00, and proceed to Copper Harbor. The Saturday stage will be an out-and-back from Copper Harbor, beginning at 8:30. The third stage will run from Copper Harbor back to Eagle Harbor, again beginning at 8:30. There will be no two-stage CopperDog 80 this year. The single-stage CopperDog 25 will employ six-dog teams. The race will be a 14-mile out-and-back sprint that begins Saturday afternoon at 4:00.
Even though no spectators will be allowed, fans can still follow the race. Live video and updated times will be available at CopperDog150.com. Todd VanDyke will broadcast updates throughout the weekend on 97.7 The Wolf and KBear 102.3.
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