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High School
In the Regional semifinals of the state high school hockey tournament last night, Houghton defeated L’Anse 7-1. Dawson McKay scored twice for the Gremlins. Calumet shut out Jeffers 8-0. The Gremlins and Copper Kings will meet for the Regional title tomorrow at 5:00 at MacInnes Arena. Our pregame coverage begins around 4:40 on KBear 102.3 and KBear 102.com.
In the girls’ high school basketball tournament tonight…
– In Class B, Houghton plays for the District title at Escanaba. Our pregame coverage begins around 6:40 on AM 1400 and FM 99.3 WCCY.
– In Class D, Jeffers and Ontonagon meet for the District crown at Baraga. Our pregame coverage begins around 6:40 on KBear 102.3 and KBear102.com.
In the final evening of boys’ regular-season basketball last night…
– Calumet fell to Escanaba 57-40.
– Houghton lost to Marquette 53-31.
– Jeffers defeated Dollar Bay 52-39.
– L’Anse lost to Westwood 63-50.
– Baraga got past Ontonagon 61-55.
The boys’ tournament begins Monday. Hear all of the Class D games on KBear 102.3 and KBear102.com, and the Houghton games on AM 1400 and FM 99.3 WCCY.
Houghton dominates the 2014-2015 WestPAC All-Conference roster. Nate Gockenbach has been named Player of the Year, and Jared Lawson Coach of the Year. Sean Hyslop and Brad Ohtonen of the Gremlins were named to the first team. along with Jack Hyrkas from Calumet, Chad Raasio from Hancock and Brett Mattson from L’Anse. Second team honorees include Houghton’s Hunter Richards, Hancock’s Jared Peryam, Calumet’s Sam Kariniemi, and L’Anse’s Cody Clement. Jonny DesLauier and Ray Miron of the Purple Hornets received honorable mention votes. See the full roster here.
GLIAC Hoops Tourney
The top-seeded Michigan Tech women’s basketball team faces fourth-seed Grand Valley State in the semifinals of the GLIAC tournament tomorrow at noon. Third-seeded Ashland takes on seventh-seed Walsh at 2:30. The semifinal winners will meet for the GLIAC Tournament Championship and an automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament on Sunday at 2:00.
WCHA Hockey
Michigan Tech and Northern Michigan wrap up their regular hockey seasons with a home and home series this weekend. Game one will be played at 7:07 tonight at MacInnes Arena. Game two will be played tomorrow night in Marquette.
Finlandia
The Finlandia baseball team continued its Florida trip yesterday with two losses to Alvernia University, 16-1 and 18-1. The Lions will face John Carroll University twice today.
The Finlandia softball team lost to Otterbein University 10-0 yesterday. The score of the Lions’ game against Roanoke College was not reported. The Lions meet Potsdam State University and Susquehanna University today.
Finlandia’s Amanda Youker has been named the Great South Athletic Conference Player of the Week. Youker hit .438 with two home runs at the Dome Tournament last weekend.
GLHL
The Portage Lake Pioneers skate at West Bend tonight, and Fond du Lac tomorrow. The Calumet Wolverines visit Fond du Lac tonight, and West Bend tomorrow.
NHL – Red Wings Host Flames
The Detroit Red Wings host the Flames tonight. We’ll join the game after Houghton basketball on AM 1400 and FM 99.3 WCCY.
NBA – Pistons Visit Rockets
The Detroit Pistons play at Houston tonight.
MLB
The Detroit Tigers fell to the Braves 6-4 yesterday. Alfredo Simon threw two hitless innings in his first start of the spring, and J.D. Martinez had three hits. The Tigers face the Mets this afternoon. David Price will make his first spring start. Hear the first pitch at 1:05 on AM 1400 and FM 99.3 WCCY.
Former Tigers reliever Phil Coke has signed a minor-league deal with the Chicago Cubs.
The Brewers dropped their spring opener to the Angels 3-2. Kyle Lohse gave up a run on one hit in 2-2/3rds innings. The Brewers face the Dodgers this afternoon.
Great Bear Chase Tomorrow
The U.P. Health System Great Bear Chase will be held tomorrow on the Swedetown Trails. Events include 10, 25, and 50-k Freestyles and Classics, along with a 50-k Skiathlon. The Junior Bear Chase for kids ages five through 17 will be held tonight. Link to full schedule and registration information here.
Our high school girls’ basketball coverage continues tonight. Houghton plays at Escanaba for the Class B District title. Our pregame coverage begins around 6:40 on AM 1400 and FM 99.3 WCCY. Jeffers faces Ontonagon for the Class D District title at Baraga. Our pregame coverage begins around 6:40 on KBear 102.3 and KBear102.com. Tomorrow, our coverage of the hockey Regional title game between Houghton and Calumet begins at 4:40 on KBear 102.3 and KBear102.com.
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