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In girls high school tournament regional semifinal play last night…
– In Class B, In Class B, Houghton got past Kalkaska 61-57. Sloane Zenner led the Gremlins with 27 points, and made a critical steal off an inbounds pass with seven seconds remaining to help seal the win. The Gremlins will play Manistee in the regional championship game tomorrow night at Grayling. The Chippewas advanced with a 53-28 victory over Reed City last night. Our pregame coverage will begin around 6:40 on AM 1400 and FM 99.3, WCCY.
– In Class C, Calumet edged Negaunee 46-45 in overtime. The Copper Kings trailed by three with less than 10 seconds remaining, when Loretta Halonen grabbed a missed three-point attempt under the basket, sank a jump shot while being fouled, and then made the free throw to force the extra period. Hailey Wickstrom’s bank shot in the closing seconds of overtime was the game-winner. Watch video highlights from the game here. The Copper Kings will play St. Ignace tomorrow at 7:00 in Marquette. The Saints eliminated Iron Mountain 59-55 last evening. Our pregame coverage will begin around 6:40 on KBear 102.3 and KBear102.com.
– In Class D, Chassell’s Cinderella run ended with a 55-40 loss to Stephenson. The Panthers hung tough through the first quarter, but the Eagles began pulling away in the second. Milly Hoskins scored 15 for Chassell. Stephenson’s Tori Wangerin led all scorers with 16.
In the boys high school basketball districts tonight…
– In Class C, Calumet will face L’Anse for the district title tonight at 7:00 at Calumet. Our pregame coverage will start around 6:40 on 97.7 The Wolf and TheWolf.com.
– In Class D at Lake Linden-Hubbell, Chassell will face Jeffers at 5:30 in the first semifinal. Lake Linden will meet Ontonagon at 7:30.
– In Class B, Houghton will host Kingsford tonight at 7:00. Our pregame coverage will begin around 6:40 on AM 1400 and FM 99.3, WCCY. Escanaba will meet Menominee in the other district semifinal tonight.
Hancock will face Sault Ste. Marie in the hockey quarterfinals this evening in Marquette. Our pregame coverage will begin around 6:30 on KBear 102.3 and KBear102.com.
Check our tournament broadcast schedule at KBear102.com.
Finlandia
In Fort Meyers, Florida, the Finlandia baseball team wrapped up its spring trip yesterday with two losses to Emerson College – 4-3 and 4-1.
NHL
A change at goaltender did not help the Detroit Red Wings last night, as they fell 5-3 to the Columbus Blue Jackets. Jimmy Howard stopped 27 of 31 shots, and took the loss. The Wings will host the Jets tomorrow night.
NBA
The Detroit Pistons play at Dallas tonight
MLB
In spring training baseball, the Detroit Tigers edged the Tampa Bay Rays 6-5 yesterday. Shane Greene made his first start of the spring, and was touched for three runs on five hits before leaving with two outs in the third inning. The Tigers face the Nationals this afternoon. Hear the first pitch at 1:05 on AM 1400 and FM 99.3, WCCY.
The Milwaukee Brewers lost to the Chicago White Sox 10-6 yesterday. Starter Chase Anderson gave up seven runs in less than two innings. The Brewers will take on the Royals this afternoon.
NFL
Detroit Lions wide receiver Calvin Johnson confirmed his retirement yesterday. Johnson released a statement in which he said he has played his final football game. He thanked the Lions and their fans for their support, and expressed confidence in coach Jim Caldwell and the team’s new front office leadership.
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