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High School
The Calumet Copper Kings advanced to the regional finals of the state high school football tournament with a convincing 24-14 victory over Negaunee. The Copper Kings scored on their opening drive. Robert Erkkila ran four yards for the score. On their second drive, the Kings were forced to punt, but the ball was mishandled by the Miners, and Calumet recovered. Quarterback Russ Bjorn completed the short drive with a four-yard touchdown run in the closing seconds of the first quarter. Two point conversions were successful after both scores. Negaunee struck back – George Johnson’s one-yard plunge midway through the second quarter made the score 16-6, which is where it remained at halftime. After a scoreless third quarter, Bjorn ran four yards for the Kings’ final touchdown with 8:29 remaining. A successful two-point conversion increased Calumet’s lead to 24-6. The Miners scored on a one-yard run by quarterback Brock Aho with 7:09 remaining, but Negaunee could get no closer. Calumet snuffed a late scoring drive when Bjorn intercepted an Aho pass. It is believed to be the first Calumet victory over Negaunee since 1956.
The Copper Kings will travel to Boyne City next weekend to face the Ramblers, who eliminated Oscoda 55-20 Friday night. Because of the distance, the game will likely be scheduled for Saturday afternoon, but a final decision will not be made until Monday. We will broadcast the game on KBear 102.3 and KBear102.com.
Today, unbeaten Lake Linden-Hubbell entertains Forest Park. Our pregame coverage will start around 12:40 on KBear 102.3 and KBear102.com. Kickoff is at 1:00.
Games involving Upper Peninsula teams…
In the Eight Man Division…
– North Central eliminated Stephenson 70-22.
– Rapid River ousted Engadine 36-29.
The Jets and the Rockets will play at Powers next weekend.
– Pickford lost to Posen 38-28.
– Cedarville defeated Owendale-Gagetown 48-28.
The Vikings and Trojans will play at Posen next weekend.
In Division Eight…
– Bark River-Harris eliminated Munising 22-6. The Broncos will face the winner of Saturday’s game between Lake Linden-Hubbell and Forest Park.
– St. Ignace eliminated Newberry 50-20.
– Johannesburg-Lewiston shut down Hillman 35-8.
The Saints and Cardinals will play at Johannesburg next weekend.
In Division Seven…
– Ishpeming defeated Westwood 26-6. The Hematites will play the winner of Saturday’s game between Iron Mountain and Harbor Springs next weekend.
In Division Six…
– Calumet eliminated Negaunee 24-14.
– Boyne City dispatched Oscoda 55-20.
The Copper Kings will face the Rangers in Boyne City next weekend.
In Division Five…
– Menominee shut down Grayling 56-7. The Maroons will host the winner of Saturday’s game between Harrison and Kingsford next weekend.
In Division Four…
– Escanaba lost to Big Rapids 21-17.
In Division Three…
– Sault Ste. Marie fell to Petoskey 34-7.
MTU
Malcolm Gould’s overtime goal lifted the Michigan Tech hockey team to a 5-4 victory over Ferris State Friday night. The Huskies fell behind by two goals in the first period, but battled back to tie the game when Matt Roy found the net early in the third period. The Huskies host the Bulldogs again tonight. Faceoff is at 7:07 at MacInnes Arena.
The Tech volleyball team fell to top-ranked Ferris State 3-0 (19-25, 16-25, 17-25) Friday night. The Huskies will host Grand Valley today at 4:00.
The MTU soccer team closes its regular season with a game at Northern Michigan University today at noon.
The football Huskies play their final home game of the season today, against Tiffin. Kickoff is at 1:00 at Sherman Field.
NMU
The Northern Michigan football team plays at Walsh tonight.
Atte Tolvanen made a career-high 46 saves as the Northern Michigan hockey team skated to a 0-0 tie with Bemidji State Friday night. Those teams play again this evening in Marquette.
Finlandia
The Finlandia men’s hockey team couldn’t hold an early two-goal lead, and opened its season by skating to a 3-3 tie Wisconsin-Stout Friday night. The Lions will host Wisconsin-Superior this afternoon at 4:00 at the Houghton County Arena.
The Finlandia football team plays at Maranatha Baptist this afternoon.
The Finlandia women’s soccer team wraps up its season with a game at Cleary University today. The men’s soccer team plays at St. Mary’s University in Minnesota tomorrow.
NHL
The Detroit Red Wings’ offensive struggles continued Friday night, as they lost to the Ottawa Senators 3-1. Henrik Zetterberg provided the Wings’ only goal on a power play in the second period. Jimmy Howard stopped 32 shots, but took the loss. Those teams play again tonight – this time, in Ottawa. Faceoff is at 7:00 on AM 1400 and FM 99.3 WCCY.
Hancock native Tanner Kero saw 12:05 of ice time in his second game with the Chicago Blackhawks Friday night. He earned no points, as the Hawks fell to the Minnesota Wild 5-4.
NBA
The Detroit Pistons improved to 3-0 on the season with a 98-94 overtime victory over the Chicago Bulls Friday night. Marcus Morris scored 26 points for Detroit. Andre Drummond added 20 points and grabbed 20 rebounds. The Pistons host the Indiana Pacers on Tuesday.
Detroit backup point guard Jodie Meeks will miss 12 to 16 weeks because of the broken foot he suffered in Wednesday’s game.
MLB
The New York Mets defeated the Kansas City Royals 9-3 in game three of the World Series Friday night. KC leads the fall classic two games to one. Game four will be played tonight in New York.
NFL
On Sunday, the Detroit Lions face the Kansas City Chiefs in London. Kickoff is at 9:30 in the morning on AM 1400 and FM 99.3 WCCY. The Green Bay Packers play in the Sunday night game against the Broncos at Denver. Kickoff is at 8:30 in the evening on AM 1400 and FM 99.3 WCCY.
