L’Anse, Baraga Advance in Volleyball Tourney Openers – Tuesday Sports Wrap

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High School

On the opening night of the high school volleyball tournament…

• In Division Three, Ishpeming got past West Iron County 3-1. The Hematites will play at Calumet tomorrow, with pregame at 5:40 on the Voice of the Copper Kings, KBear 102.3. Ironwood eliminated Westwood 3-0, and will play at Jeffers tomorrow at 6.
• In Division Four, District 98, L’Anse dispatched Chassell 3-0. Elli Kuntze had 4 kills, 8 digs, and 4 aces for the Panthers. Megan Holombo had 10 digs, Sylvia Aho had 17 assists, and Dusty Lippold had 7 kills and 2 aces. The Purple Hornets will play at Hancock tomorrow at 6:00. Baraga blanked Dollar Bay-Tamarack City 3-0. Kiera Isaacson had 12 assists and 14 digs for the Blue bolts, and Sophie Berryman had 10 digs. Evelyn Moilanen recorded 4 kills and 3 blocks; and Kelsey Jaehnig with 3 kills and 1 block. The Vikings will play at Lake Linden-Hubbell tomorrow at 6:00.
• In Division Four, District 97 at Ewen-Trout Creek – Ontonagon v Bessemer – no report. The winner will face the host Panthers tomorrow at 5:00. Watersmeet and Wakefield-Marenisco will meet in the other district semifinal at 7:00. 

NHL

The Red Wings will visit the Blackhawks tomorrow. Coverage will start at 7:45 on 99.3 The Lift.

NBA

The Pistons won their second straight game last night, 115-103 over the Lakers. Jaden Ivey scored 26, and Jalen Duren snared 14 rebounds.

The Pistons visit the Hornets tomorrow night.

MLB

The Tigers have decided not to pick up their contract option for next season on pitcher Casey Mize. He will remain with the team, however, and will be eligible for contract arbitration. Detroit also brought shortstop Javier Báez and pitchers Alex Faedo, Sawyer Gipson-Long and Brendan White back from the injured list, and removed Bligh Madris, Bryan Sammons and Ryan Vilade. All three have cleared waivers, and been assigned to the Mud Hens.

Brewers general manager Matt Arnold has been named Major League Baseball’s Executive of the Year, in voting by his peers. 

The Brewers declined Colin Rea’s club option, and Frankie Montas declined his half of a mutual option yesterday, as Milwaukee made a bunch of roster moves. The Crew cut ties with first baseman Jake Bauers and pitcher Bryse Wilson – they will become free agents. They also waived relievers Kevin Herget and Rob Zastryzny. Herget was claimed by the Mets, and Zastryzny by the Cubs. And, Milwaukee extended a $21 million qualifying offer to shortstop Willy Adames for next season. He’s expected to get a better deal from a bigger-market team.

NFL

In last night’s game, Patrick Mahomes’ third touchdown pass of the night gave the Chiefs a 30-24 overtime victory over the Buccaneers.

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Local Sports Broadcasts

• Tomorrow – Volleyball – Houghton at Kingsford – District Semifinal – 5:40 broadcast on the Voice of the Gremlins, 97.7 The Wolf.
• Tomorrow – Volleyball – Ishpeming at Calumet – District Semifinal – 5:40 broadcast on the Voice of the Copper Kings, KBear 102.3.

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