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High School
In high school boys’ basketball last night…
– Houghton shut down Hancock 63-27.
– Lake Linden-Hubbell stifled Calumet 69-34. Tyler Roose scored 22 for the Lakes, including his 1,000th career point.
– Chassell got past Jeffers 52-46.
– Dollar Bay outscored Ontonagon 61-50. Devin Schmitz had 31 for the Bays.
– L’Anse spotted Baraga a four-point halftime lead, then came back to take a 59-49 victory in the Battle of the Bay. The Purple Hornets opened the second half with a 22-5 run to take a commanding lead. Jonny DesLauriers led all scorers with 17 points for L’Anse. Brendan Varline scored 15 for the Vikings.
On the boys’ schedule tonight… Ewen-Trout Creek hosts Bessemer.
In girls’ action last night…
– Ewen-Trout Creek fell to Ironwood 54-41.
On the girls’ schedule tonight…
– Houghton travels to West Iron County.
– Calumet hosts Jeffers.
– Lake Linden-Hubbell plays at Chassell.
– Dollar Bay entertains Ontonagon.
– L’Anse plays at Baraga. Our pregame coverage of the ladies’ Battle of the Bay will begin around 7:00 on KBear 102.3 and KBear102.com.
In high school hockey tonight…
– Houghton entertains Escanaba.
– L’Anse plays at the Cheboygan Holiday Showcase this weekend. They’ll face the host Chiefs tonight, and the Kalamazoo Eagles tomorrow.
MTU Hoops Tomorrow
The Michigan Tech men’s basketball team will play at Wisconsin-Parkside tomorrow afternoon. The women’s team visits Minot State tomorrow afternoon.
NMU Women Lose to Lewis
In their first game without suspended coach Troy Mattson, the Northern Michigan University women’s basketball team lost at second-ranked Lewis 68-58 last night. Alyssa Colla led the Wildcats with 17 points. Mattson was benched for four games by the university for publicly accusing Wayne State of cheating while recruiting a player.
Finlandia Women Fall at LSSU
The Finlandia women’s basketball team fell at Lake Superior State 74-65 yesterday. Marissa Burke of the Lions led all scorers with 36 points. The women’s team plays at Alma College tomorrow afternoon, and Adrian College Sunday afternoon.
The Finlandia men’s team entertains Clarke University tomorrow afternoon. Tip-off is at 1:00 at the Paavo Nurmi Center. The Lions will play at Lake Superior State Sunday afternoon.
GLHL
In Great Lakes Hockey League play…
– The Portage Lake Pioneers skate at Eagle River tonight and tomorrow night.
– The Calumet Wolverines visit Fox Cities tonight, and Depere tomorrow night.
NHL – Red Wings Prepare for Islanders
The Red Wings host the Islanders tonight. Faceoff is at 7:30 on AM 1400 and FM 99.3 WCCY.
NBA – Pistons Host Raptors
The Pistons host the Raptors tonight.
NFL
In last night’s NFL game, the Jaguars defeated the Titans 21-13.
Tomorrow, Philadelphia plays at Washington at 4:30, and San Diego visits San Francisco at 9:25. Hear both games on AM 1400 and FM 99.3 WCCY.
On Sunday, the Lions visit the Bears in a 1:00 game. Hear the broadcast on AM 1400 and FM 99.3 WCCY.
The Packers play at Tampa Bay in a 1:00 game.
Our high school basketball coverage continues this evening, when the L’Anse girls play at Baraga. Hear the Copper Country’s most complete hockey and basketball coverage this winter on KBear 102.3 and KBear102.com.
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