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High School
In high school hockey on Saturday…
– Houghton and Rochester United skated to a 1-1 tie. Reid Pietala scored the Gremlins’ goal.
– Hancock defeated Escanaba 7-3. Hunter Kero and Jack Fenton each scored twice for the Bulldogs.
– Calumet couldn’t hold a second-period lead, and fell to Farmington Unified 6-3.
In high school hockey Friday night…
– Rochester United scored a goal in each period, and defeated Calumet 3-0.
– Houghton remained unbeaten with a 7-2 victory over Farmington Unified.
– At the D-III Showcase in Gaylord, Jeffers skated to a 2-2 tie with Grosse Ile on Friday, then tied Ann Arbor Gabriel Richard 4-4 on Saturday.
In high school girls’ basketball Friday night…
– Lake Linden-Hubbell defeated Ewen-Trout Creek 49-30.
– L’Anse defeated Jeffers 56-41.
– Baraga edged Ontonagon 31-30.
The result of Saturday’s Hancock game at Lakeland Union High School has not been reported.
Michigan Tech Hockey Splits
The fourth-ranked Tech hockey team lost to ninth-rated Minnesota-Duluth 3-1 Friday night. Jamie Phillips took the loss, despite stopping a career-best 38 shots. The Huskies bounced back to take 4-3 victory over UMD Saturday night. Michael Neville scored the game-winner with 19 seconds remaining in the contest. It was his first goal of the season.
The Michigan Tech women’s basketball team remained unbeaten, with a 68-55 win over Wayne State on Saturday. The Huskies got off to a slow start, and trailed by as much as 10 points early in the game. They came back to take a two-point lead at halftime, and then stretched their advantage in the second half. Morgan Anderson led Tech with 17 points, and Kelli Guy added 15.
Ben Stelzer scored 28 points, as the Huskies’ men’s team defeated Wayne State 72-61 on Saturday. Stelzer hit five of his six three-pointers in the first half, as Tech built a 13-point halftime lead. Kyle Stankowski added a career-best 17 points.
NMU
The Northern Michigan University hockey team lost at Bemidji State 4-2 Friday night, and skated to a 1-1 tie with the Beavers Saturday night.
The NMU women’s basketball team defeated Findlay 66-59 on Saturday. The Wildcats’ men’s team defeated the Oilers 81-74.
Finlandia
Hancock’s Lucas Lahnola scored the first goal of the game, and the Lions went on to a 4-2 victory over Aurora University on Saturday. The Lions host the Spartans again this afternoon at 5:00 at the Houghton County Arena. Admission to the game is free.
The women’s hockey team has the weekend off.
The Finlandia women’s basketball team defeated Saint Scholastica 66-49 on Saturday. Dollar Bay’s Julia Daavettila led all scorers with 21 points. Marissa Burke added 20.
The Lions’ men’s team defeated Saint Scholastica 71-58. Brandon Robinette scored 19 for Finlandia.
Portage Lake Pioneers Win at Fox Cities, DePere
In Great Lakes Hockey League play, the Portage Lake Pioneers fell behind 2-0 early, but came back to defeat the Fox Cities Ice Dogs 6-4 Friday night. The Pioneers scored three goals in the third period to put the game away. On Saturday, the Pioneers defeated the DePere Deacons 4-1. Ryan Sullivan scored twice for Portage.
The Calumet Wolverines were off this weekend.
NHL – Red Wings Fall to Leafs
The Red Wings lost to the Maple Leafs 4-1 Saturday night. Detroit hosts Columbus Tuesday night. Faceoff is at 7:30 on AM 1400 and FM 99.3 WCCY.
NBA – Pistons Win Second Straight
The Pistons won their second-straight game Saturday night, defeating the Kings 95-90. Detroit held Sacramento to just 14 points in the third quarter. Greg Monroe scored 25 points. Josh Smith added 21 points and 13 rebounds. The Pistons visit the Clippers Monday night.
NFL
In NFL action today, the Lions host the Vikings in a 4:25 game. Hear the broadcast on AM 1400 and FM 99.3 WCCY.
The Packers play at Buffalo in a 1:00 game.
Our high school basketball coverage continues Tuesday evening, when the Hancock girls entertain Calumet. Hear the Copper Country’s most complete hockey and basketball coverage this winter on KBear 102.3 and KBear102.com.
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