Wings Win Third Straight – Thursday Sports Wrap

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High School

In high school volleyball tonight…
• Houghton plays at Hancock in the annual Copper Spike game. Coverage will begin around 6:10 on the Voice of the Gremlins, 97.7 The Wolf.
• Lake Linden-Hubbell welcomes Jeffers for Parents Night.
• Dollar Bay-Tamarack City entertains Watersmeet.
• L’Anse travels to West Iron County.
• Baraga hosts Bessemer.
• Ewen-Trout Creek welcomes Wakefield-Marenisco.

NHL

The Red Wings built an early lead, and cruised past the Penguins 6-3 last night. Alex DeBrincat had two goals and an assist, and Andrew Copp scored twice. Ville Husso made 30 saves.

The Wings have won three straight, and entertain the Senators Saturday afternoon. Coverage will begin at 12:45 on 99.3 The Lift.

NBA

The Pistons resume their preseason schedule tonight at Oklahoma City. Listen for selected regular-season Pistons games on 99.3 The Lift.

MLB

In the American League Championship series, the Astros outslugged the Rangers 8-5 last night. Texas leads the series 2-1, and will host game four tonight.

The National League Championship Series resumes tonight, as the Diamondbacks entertain the Phillies. Philadelphia leads that series 2-0.

NFL

In tonight’s NFL contest, the Saints host the Jaguars. Coverage will begin at 7:30 on 99.3 The Lift. Television coverage will be limited to Amazon Prime subscribers.

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High School Sports Broadcasts

• Tonight – Volleyball – Houghton at Hancock – 6:10 pregame on the Voice of the Gremlins, 97.7 The Wolf.
• Tomorrow – Football – Hancock at Houghton – Copper Bowl – 6:40 pregame on the Voice of the Gremlins, 97.7 The Wolf.
• Tomorrow – Football – Calumet at Charlevoix – 5:40 pregame on the Voice of the Copper Kings, KBear 102.3.
• Tuesday – Volleyball – Hancock at Calumet – 6:10 pregame on the Voice of the Copper Kings, KBear 102.3. 
• Tuesday – Volleyball – West Iron County at Houghton – 6:10 pregame on the Voice of the Gremlins, 97.7 The Wolf.

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