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In high school hockey last night…
– Calumet shut out Houghton 4-0. Tanner Rowe scored the first and last goals for the Copper Kings, with tallies from Jackson Rilei and Scott Loukus sandwiched in between. Alex Studebaker stopped 22 shots, and earned the 11th shutout of his career – that’s a school record.
– Hancock lost to Marquette 4-0. The Redmen scored one in the first, one in the second, and two in the third.
In high school boys basketball last night…
– Houghton lost to Escanaba 82-50. Brad Simonson scored 33 for the Gremlins.
– Lake Linden-Hubbell outscored Watersmeet 89-56. The Lakes had five players in double digits, led by Carter Crouch with 20 points.
In girls action last night…
– Calumet outscored Hancock 59-43. Elli Djerf led the Copper Kings with 21 points.
– Ontonagon smothered Lake Linden-Hubbell 54-14.
– Jeffers downed Dollar Bay-Tamarack City 47-28.
– Baraga defeated Chassell 61-37.
– L’Anse shut down Bessemer 76-16. The Purple Hornets led 36-0 at the end of the first quarter. Maija Rice had 14 of those first quarter points, and went on to lead L’Anse with 20.
– Ewen-Trout Creek cruised past Wakefield-Marenisco 66-27.
Both Houghton swim teams defeated Westwood – the girls 111-65, and the boys 85-55.
Individual winners in the girls meet included Liz Witting in the 200 freestyle, Leah Komarzec in the 200 individual medley and 100 breaststroke, Marta Rubio in the 50 freestyle, Meredith Raasio in the 100 freestyle and 100 backstroke, and Kate Desrochers in the 500 freestyle.
Individual boy’s meet winners include Ty Haataja in the 200 and 500 freestyles, Archer Olson in the 200 individual medley and the 100 butterfly, Connor Holombo in the 50 freestyle and 100 backstroke, and Davin Evans in the 100 breaststroke.
Finlandia
At the Orlando Classic, both Finlandia University basketball teams lost to Hope College last night. The women fell 82-51. Carsyn Osterman led the Lions with 15 points. The men lost 103-66. Dylan Underwood scored 15.
Both teams wrap up play in Orlando tomorrow – the women against North Park University, and the men against Carleton College.
NHL
The Detroit Red Wings lost to the Columbus Blue Jackets 5-3 last night. Adam Erne scored two goals for Detroit in the first period. Tyler Bertuzzi gave the Wings a 3-2 lead early in the second, but the Blue Jackets scored the games final three goals to take the win. Jonathan Bernier made 34 saves.
The Wings visit the Toronto Maple Leafs Saturday. Because of NFL football, coverage will begin at 6:40 on KBear 102.3.
It looks as if Detroit will need to complete the season without Danny DeKeyser. He’s been out most of the year with back problems, and underwent back surgery yesterday.
Goaltender Jimmy Howard could be back with Detroit soon. He began a conditioning assignment with Grand Rapids last night by stopping 30 of 32 shots in the Griffins’ win over the San Diego Gulls. Howard was hurt in a game November 27th.
NBA
The Detroit Pistons host the Toronto Raptors tonight. Pregame coverage starts at 6:35 on 99.3 The Lift.
NFL
The Detroit Lions will bring general manager Bob Quinn and head coach Matt Patricia back next year. It will be the fourth year for Quinn, and the third for Patricia. Detroit has also officially ended quarterback Matthew Stafford’s season by putting him on injured reserve. Stafford is suffering from broken bones in his back.
The Lions placed one player on the Pro Bowl team – cornerback Darius Slay. The Packers earned two selections – offensive tackle David Bakhtiari will be a starter, and quarterback Aaron Rodgers also made the roster. Seattle’s Russell Wilson was named the NFC starting quarterback. Baltimore’s Lamar Jackson earned the starting AFC position.
MLB
After yet another Hall of Fame snub, the Detroit Tigers will retire the number of second baseman Lou Whitaker next summer. His number one will become the 10th jersey taken out of service by the team.
Our high school hockey coverage continues tomorrow night, when Houghton skates at Negaunee. The broadcast will begin at 6:40 on KBear 102.3 and KBear102.com.
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