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High School
In high school hockey last evening…
- Hancock steamrolled Marquette 6-1. Ben Keranen had a hat trick for the Bulldogs. Jax Pierner had a goal and two assists. Brady Axford and Tevin Stukel also scored. Isaac Johnson made 25 saves.
In boys high school basketball last night…
- Dollar Bay-Tamarack City downed Calumet 58-47. Liam Tourtillot powered the Blue Bolts with 24 points. Gavin Sturos scored 13 for the Copper Kings, and Micah Pieti added 12.
- Baraga stopped Chassell 62-47.
- Ewen-Trout Creek fell to Forest Park 76-41.
In girls action…
- Houghton overpowered Gwinn 76-28. Eva Gerard had 25 points and 9 rebounds for the Gremlins. Tessa Rautiola and Jacey Sleeman each added 11.
- Calumet pushed past Hancock 44-24. After leading by two at halftime, the Copper Kings outscored the Bulldogs 27-9 in the second half. Kiirsi Johnson led the Copper Kings with 14 points, and Jackie Killunen added 13. Lydia Pelli netted eight for the Bulldogs.
- Lake Linden-Hubbell dispatched Wakefield-Marenisco 69-53. Cleo Milkey scored 26 for the Lakes, and Emily Jokela added 25.
- L’Anse pounded Jeffers 74-42.
- Baraga smothered Chassell 60-13.
- Ewen-Trout Creek defeated Forest Park 61-32.
On the boys schedule tonight…
- Houghton entertains Hancock. Coverage will begin around 7:00 on the Voice of the Gremlins, 97.7 The Wolf.
College Basketball
The Michigan Tech men’s basketball team has inked a recruit for next season. Justin Bliesner is a 6’4″ forward from Mequon, Wisconsin. As a junior last season, he averaged 5.3 points, 5.4 rebounds and 1.5 steals per game.
College Hockey
The Northern Michigan University hockey team has picked up another player for next season. Mikey Burchill is a forward from Mundelein, Illinois. He’s currently playing for the Youngstown Phantoms in the United States Hockey League.
NHL
The Red Wings visit the Flyers tomorrow. Because of NFL football on 99.3 The Lift, Wings coverage will begin at 6:45 on KBear 102.3.
NBA
The Pistons visit the Celtics tomorrow.
MLB
The Tigers finalized their one-year deal with starting pitcher Alex Cobb yesterday. To open a space on the roster, they designated outfielder Akil Baddoo for assignment.
The Brewers have signed a minor league deal with right-hander Deivi Garcia. Garcia was a top-tier prospect in the Yankees’ system several years ago, but has struggled at the major league level.
Former Detroit Tigers slugger Rocky Colavito has died. Colavito averaged 35 homers and 107 RBIs per season during his four years in the Motor City, starting in 1960 after he was traded by Cleveland to Detroit for All-Star third baseman Harvey Kuenn. He also played for the Athletics, Yankees and Dodgers, while making nine All-Star teams. He remains one of just a handful of major leaguers to hit four home runs in one game. Rocky Colavito was 91.
Local Sports Broadcasts
- Tonight – Boys Basketball – Hancock at Houghton – 7:00 broadcast on the Voice of the Gremlins, 97.7 The Wolf.
- Thursday – Girls Basketball – L’Anse at Forest Park – broadcast on WIKB 99.1 FM.
- Friday – Hockey – Gabriel Richard at Houghton – 6:40 broadcast on the Voice of the Gremlins, 97.7 The Wolf.
- Friday – Girls Basketball – Houghton at West Iron County – broadcast on WIKB 99.1 FM.
- Saturday – Hockey – Gabriel Richard at Calumet – 12:40 broadcast on the Voice of the Copper Kings, KBear 102.3.
- Saturday – Hockey – Bay Port at Houghton – 3:10 broadcast on the Voice of the Gremlins, 97.7 The Wolf.
- Monday – Boys Basketball – Calumet at Houghton – 7:00 broadcast on the Voice of the Gremlins, 97.7 The Wolf.
- Tuesday – Hockey – Calumet at Houghton – 6:40 broadcast on the Voice of the Gremlins, 97.7 The Wolf.
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