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High School
In high school volleyball yesterday…
– Calumet swept L’Anse 3-0.
– Chassell v West Iron County – not reported.
– Baraga v Watersmeet – not reported.
– Ontonagon v Bessemer – not reported.
In high school cross country, results from the Westwood Invitational were not reported.
The Lake Linden-Hubbell Sports Booster Club will hold a fall fundraiser on Saturday, October 15th. A social period will begin at 4:30 at the Lakes Lounge. Dinner will be served at 5:30, and will be followed by music from 7:00 until 10:00. The cost is $40.00 per person. Tickets are available at home varsity athletic events, and at the principal’s office at the high school.
Finlandia
Both Finlandia University soccer teams entertain Northland College today. The women’s game starts at 3:30 at McAfee Field, and the men’s contest will follow at 5:00.
MLB
Edwin Encarnacion’s three-run homer in the bottom of the 11th inning powered the Toronto Blue Jays to a 5-2 victory over the Baltimore Orioles in the American League Wild Card game last night. The Jays advance to face the Texas Rangers in the Divisional Series. Tonight, the San Francisco Giants will face the New York Mets in the National League Wild Card game.
The Milwaukee Brewers announced yesterday that manager Craig Counsell and his entire coaching staff will return next season.
NHL
The Detroit Red Wings lost 6-1 to the Chicago Blackhawks in a preseason game last night. Jimmy Howard gave up all six goals on 32 shots. The Wings’ exhibition schedule continues tonight in Pittsburgh. Listen for regular-season Red Wings’ games on AM 1400 and FM 99.3, WCCY.
Fitch Memorial Ruck
The Justin Fitch Memorial Ruck will begin at Saturday at noon on the lawn outside the Walker Fine Arts Building on the MTU campus. A ruck is a three, six, 12 or 22-hour march with weighted backpacks to symbolize the burdens veterans suffering from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and other war-related illnesses carry every day. It honors Michigan Tech alumnus and Army veteran Justin Fitch, who lost lost his battle with cancer last fall. Money raised will go to Active Heroes, a non-profit that assists returning soldiers and their families.
For more details, visit the event Facebook page. To help in the fundraising effort, click here.
Our high school football playoff coverage continues Friday night, as Calumet entertains L’Anse. The Copper Kings would clinch a playoff berth with a win. The pregame show will start around 6:40 on KBear 102.3 and KBear102.com.
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