Kings Stun Gremlins with Late Field Goal – Saturday Sports Wrap

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High School

In high school football last night…
• Calumet came from behind to earn a 17-16 victory over Houghton. The Copper Kings scored the only touchdown of the first half, on a 51-yard Cam Anderson run, and a Ben Anderson kick. The Gremlins got on the board with a 38-yard Oscar Peterson scamper in the third quarter, then added a 19-yard Jay Halonen run early in the fourth quarter, each with successful two-point conversions. Trailing by nine, Calumet responded with a 17-yard Cam Anderson run and Ben Anderson kick. Nursing a two-point lead with less than five minutes remaining, Houghton began to run out the clock. A long pass play from deep in their own territory moved the ball across midfield with just 90 seconds left, but the Gremlins fumbled the ball on the next play, and Calumet recovered. The Copper Kings drove into the red zone, and, with 20 seconds remaining, Ben Anderson booted a 25-yard field goal to complete the comeback. For Calumet, Cam Anderson rushed for 119 yards on 17 carries. Ted Loukus completed five of seven passes for 87 yards, and rushed for 53 yards. For Houghton, Peterson completed three of six passes for 38 yards, and ran for 109 yards on 12 carries. Hear the game replay here.
• Hancock lost 42-0 at Kingsford.
• Ishpeming recorded a forfeit victory over L’Anse, after the Purple Hornets canceled the remainder of their season.
• Ontonagon lost to Norway 68-15.

Today…
• Lake Linden-Hubbell hosts Forest Park in a 1:30 game.

In high school volleyball last night…
• Chassell defeated Dollar Bay-Tamarack City 3-2 (24-26, 21-25, 25-18, 25-17, 15-13). For the Panthers, Kylee Sohlden had 18 kills, Dusty Lippold had six aces and 30 digs, Whitney Walitalo had nine kills, Gracie Moyle had 31 assists and Megan Holombo had 26 digs. For the Blue Bolts, Kiera Isaacson had 10 kills, four aces and 18 digs. Adelyn Swain had eight kills, Violet Storm had 13 digs.

In volleyball today…
• Calumet plays at a tournament in the Detroit area.
• Houghton competes at the Wrightstown Invitational in Wisconsin.

The Houghton soccer team plays at Escanaba today.

College Football

The Michigan Tech football team will host Davenport University in the annual Homecoming game today at 1:00. Both teams are unbeaten, and the visiting Panthers are ranked 18th in the nation in Division II.

The Northern Michigan football team plays at top-ranked Ferris State today.

College Soccer

The Michigan Tech soccer team salvaged a 1-1 draw against Davenport yesterday. Emilie Clayton’s late goal off a corner kick put the Huskies on the board. Tech will host Grand Valley tomorrow at noon.

The Northern women’s team played to a 0-0 draw against Grand Valley State yesterday. The Wildcats entertain Davenport tomorrow.

The Northern Michigan men’s soccer team plays at Saint Cloud State this afternoon.

College Volleyball

The Michigan Tech volleyball team claimed a 3-1 (25-22, 21-25, 25-21, 25-13) win over Lake Superior State last evening. Meg Raabe led MTU with a season-best 16 kills. Lindy Oujiri added 15 kills. Tess Hayes recorded 40 assists. The Huskies welcome 21st-ranked Ferris State today at 4:00.

The Northern volleyball team lost 3-0 (12-25, 15-25, 17-25) to Ferris State last night, and will host Lake Superior State today.

NHL

The Red Wings will host the Capitals in an exhibition tonight. Listen for regular-season Wings games on 99.3 The Lift.

MLB

The Tigers opened Miguel Cabrera Celebration Weekend with a 7-5 loss to the Guardians last night. Cabrera did his part, with two doubles and a single. Zach McInstry and Spencer Torkelson homered. Starter Joey Wentz didn’t make it through the third inning, and was charged with all seven Cleveland runs.

The Tigers host the Guardians again today. Coverage will start at 12:45 on 99.3 The Lift.

Cabrera will be staying with the Tigers after this season. The team announced yesterday that he has been named a special assistant to president of baseball operations Scott Harris.

Carlos Santana drove home Blake Perkins with the winning run in the bottom of the 10th inning, as the Brewers shaded the Cubs 4-3 last evening. Ian Happ’s homer off Caleb Boushley in the top of the ninth forced the extra frame. Boushley blew the save, but got the win in his major league debut.

The Brewers host the Cubs again tonight. Eric Lauer will pitch against Jordan Wicks.

To make room for Boushley on the roster, Milwaukee designated pitcher Julio Teheran for assignment.

NFL

Lions wide receiver Jameson Williams will be rejoining the team earlier than anticipated. Williams’ suspension for violating the league’s gambling rules has been reduced. He’ll return to practice on Monday, with hopes of taking the field a week from tomorrow in Detroit’s game against the Panthers.

High School Sports Broadcasts

• Tuesday – Volleyball – Calumet at Houghton – 6:10 pregame on the Voice of the Gremlins, 97.7 The Wolf.
• Friday – Football – Hancock at Calumet – 6:40 pregame on the Voice of the Copper Kings, KBear 102.3.
• Friday – Football – Houghton at Gladstone – 6:40 pregame on the Voice of the Gremlins, 97.7 The Wolf.

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