Lions Fall in NFC Title Match – Monday Sports Wrap

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High School

In boys basketball this evening…
• Hancock travels to Ironwood.

On the girls’ schedule…
• Houghton plays at Westwood.
• Calumet tips off at Hancock. Coverage will begin around 7:00 on the Voice of the Copper Kings, KBear 102.3.
• Unbeaten Lake Linden-Hubbell visits Baraga.
• Chassell plays at L’Anse.
• Ontonagon welcomes Ironwood.

In a boys-girls doubleheader…
• Jeffers journeys to Watersmeet.

The Houghton High School ski team competes at a meet in Marquette today.

NHL

The Red Wings are off until Wednesday, when they entertain the Senators. Coverage will begin at 6:45 on 99.3 The Lift.

NBA

Jalen Duren sparkled, as the Pistons earned a rare 120-104 victory over the Thunder yesterday afternoon. Duren scored 22 points, grabbed 21 rebounds, and dished out six assists. Detroit played without Cade Cunningham, who was rested as he continues to recover from a knee injury.

The Pistons visit the Cavaliers Wednesday evening.

NFL

The Super Bowl teams are set, and they do not include the Lions.

In last night’s NFC title game, Detroit built a 17-point halftime lead, only to see the 49ers surge from behind to claim a 34-31 victory. In the second half, San Francisco scored 24 consecutive points to take command. Detroit narrowed the gap with a touchdown in the final minute. They then appeared to have recovered an onside kick, but a penalty awarded the ball to the 49ers, who ran out the clock.

The Chiefs outscored the Ravens 17-10 in the AFC championship contest.

The Chiefs and 49ers will play in the Super Bowl, February 11th in Las Vegas. with the broadcast on 99.3 The Lift.

MLB

The Tigers have locked in their top minor league prospect with a big contract. Colt Keith hasn’t yet played a game in the majors, but has been signed to a six-year, $28.6 million dollar deal. Additional team options and incentive clauses could push the value of the contract to $82 million over nine years. Keith is expected to take over at second base this season.

High School Sports Broadcasts

• Tonight – Girls Basketball – Calumet at Hancock – 7:00 pregame on the Voice of the Copper Kings, KBear 102.3.
• Tomorrow – Hockey – Calumet at Hancock – 6:40 pregame on the Voice of the Copper Kings, KBear 102.3.
• Tomorrow – Boys Basketball – Houghton at Ishpeming – 7:00 pregame on the Voice of the Gremlins, 97.7 The Wolf.
• Friday – Hockey – Trenton Showcase – Calumet v Bay City Wolves – 8:40 am pregame on the Voice of the Copper Kings, KBear 102.3.
• Friday – Hockey – Trenton Showcase – Houghton v Detroit Catholic Central – 5:10 pregame on the Voice of the Gremlins, 97.7 The Wolf.
• Saturday – Hockey – Trenton Showcase – Calumet vs Forest Hills Northern-Eastern – 10:20 pregame on the Voice of the Copper Kings, KBear 102.3.
• Saturday – Hockey – Trenton Showcase – Houghton v Notre Dame Academy (WI) – 10:40 pregame on the Voice of the Gremlins, 97.7 The Wolf.

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