Volleyball Wins for ‘Dogs, Jets – Wednesday Sports Wrap

High School

In volleyball last night…
• Hancock blanked Lake Linden-Hubbell 3-0.
• Jeffers swept Watersmeet 3-0 (25-9, 25-7, 25-12).
• Chassell fell to Ontonagon 3-1.
• Baraga lost to Ironwood 3-0.
• L’Anse fell 3-2 (25-11, 25-21, 18-25, 20-25, 15-5) to Bessemer.

Tonight…
• Dollar Bay-Tamarack City plays at Ewen-Trout Creek. That’s a make-up for their Monday game, which was postponed because of bad weather.

College Volleyball

Michigan Tech’s Carissa Beyer has been named the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Defensive Player of the Week for the second straight time. Beyer tallied 73 digs in the Huskies’ three matches at the Midwest Region Crossover last weekend, and was named to the all-tournament team.

NHL

The Red Wings visit the Blackhawks Friday. Coverage will begin at 8:15 on 99.3 The Lift.

NBA

The Pistons begin their regular season tonight at home against the Magic. Coverage will begin at 6:35 on 99.3 The Lift.

MLB

In the American League, the Yankees defeated the Guardians 5-1 to win their Divisional Series 3-2. New York will open the American League Championship Series at Houston tonight.

The Phillies opened the National League Championship Series with a 2-0 victory over the Padres. That series continues this afternoon in San Diego.

NFL

The Packers have claimed tackle Luke Tenuta off waivers from the Indianapolis Colts.

Running

The 5k and 10k Husky Autumn Mountain Run will be held Saturday morning at Mont Ripley. Packet pickup opens at 7:30, and the race begins at 9:00. Proceeds benefit the MTU Military Science Program. For information and online sign-up, click here.

Upcoming local sports broadcasts:

• Friday – Calumet football plays at L’Anse. Coverage will begin at 6:40 on the Voice of the Copper Kings, KBear 102.3.
• Friday – Houghton football entertains Gwinn. Coverage will begin at 6:40 on the Voice of the Gremlins, 97.7 The Wolf.
• Saturday – Finlandia football hosts Crown College. Coverage will begin at 12:40 on the Voice of the Lions, 99.3 The Lift.
• Tuesday – Calumet volleyball plays at Hancock. Coverage will begin around 6:10 on the Voice of the Copper Kings, KBear 102.3.

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