Wins for MTU Football, Volleyball and Soccer – Sunday Sports Wrap

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High School
In high school football Saturday, Ewen-Trout Creek lost to North Central 79-0.

West-PAC Standings (through Saturday’s games)
1. Calumet (3-0, 3-1)
1. Hancock (3-0, 3-1)
3. Hurley (3-1, 4-1)
4. Houghton (2-1, 3-1)
5. West Iron County (1-1, 2-2)
6. Northland Pines (0-3, 1-4)
7. Ironwood (0-4, 0-4)
7. L’Anse (0-2, 0-4)

Mid-Eastern Conference (through Saturday’s games)
1. Newberry (3-0, 4-0)
2. Lake Linden-Hubbell (1-0, 4-0)
3. Bark River-Harris (1-1, 2-2)
3. North Dickinson (1-1, 2-2)
5. Gogebic (0-2, 1-3)
5. Munising (0-2, 0-4)

Western Eight Standings (through Saturday’s games)
1. North Central (3-0, 4-0)
2. Forest Park (3-1, 3-1)
3. Rapid River (2-1, 3-1)
3. Stephenson (2-1, 3-1)
5. Ontonagon (2-2, 2-2)
6. Carney-Nadeau (1-2, 1-2)
6. Superior Central (1-3, 1-3)
6. Ewen-Trout Creek (1-3, 1-3)
9. Baraga (1-3, 1-3)

MTU
The Michigan Tech football team got past Ohio Dominican 17-10 Saturday afternoon. The Huskies scored on their first possession, and added a 34-yard Josh King field goal in the second quarter. ODU kicked a field goal in the first quarter, then tied the game with a touchdown early in the second half. Late in the third quarter, quarterback Brandon Cowie connected with tailback Kevin Miller on a 19-yard play for the winning touchdown. The Tech defense sealed the victory by stopping a Panther drive on a fourth-and-one play at the 10 MTU 10 yard line late in teh fourth quarter.

The Michigan Tech volleyball team opened GLIAC play with a 3-0 (25-23, 25-18, 25-18) victory at Lake Superior State Friday night. The Huskies then swept Saginaw Valley State 3-0 (25-17, 25-17, 25-21) Saturday afternoon.

Two first-half goals by Jessica Splittgerber powered the Tech soccer team to a 2-1 victory over Northern Michigan University Saturday afternoon.

The MTU women’s tennis team defeated Ashland 8-1 Saturday morning. The Huskies host Walsh this morning.

NMU
The Northern Michigan University football team fell 50-24 at Grand Valley State Saturday night.

Finlandia
The Finlandia men’s soccer team lost 1-0 at North Central University Friday. The Lions women’s team lost 6-0 at North Central. This afternoon, the men’s team plays at Bethel University, and the women’s team plays at Bethany Lutheran college.

The Finlandia volleyball team fell 3-1 (25-19, 20-25, 25-23, 25-16) at Grace Bible College in Grand Rapids Friday night. In Kalamazoo on Saturday, they lost 3-0 (25-18, 25-19, 25-16) to Anderson University, and 3-0 (25-13, 25-13, 25-8) to Hiram College.

Sixth-ranked Wisconsin-Oshkosh scored 19 seconds into the game, and kept on scoring as they rolled over the Finlandia football team 68-7. The Lions’ only score came after they recovered a Titans’ fumble in the third quarter. Freshman quarterback Ryan Rivera then connected on a 26-yard touchdown pass to freshman Corey Dunn.

MLB
Jose Ramirez’ bases-loaded hit off Justin Wilson in the bottom of the 10th inning lifted the Cleveland Indians to a 1-0 victory over the Detroit Tigers Saturday. The loss spoiled a great effort by starter Justin Verlander, who gave up just one hit over seven innings. The Tigers managed just four hits off a collection of Cleveland relievers, who were pressed into service when starter Carlos Carrasco was hit by a line drive two pitches into the game, and had to leave.

The Tigers wrap up that series in Cleveland this afternoon. Daniel Norris will start against Trevor Bauer. Hear the first pitch at 1:10 on AM 1400 and FM 99.3, WCCY.

The Indians now lead the Tigers by eight games in the American League Central Division. Any combination of seven Cleveland wins or Detroit losses clinches the division title for the Indians. Toronto and Baltimore also lost, so the Tigers still trail both of those teams by three games in the race for the final American League wild card playoff berth.

The Milwaukee Brewers spotted the Chicago Cubs three runs in the first inning, then roared back to take an 11-3 victory Saturday. Zach Davies overcame the shaky start to complete five innings. Ryan Braun had two two-run homers, and Chris Carter belted a grand slam to power the comeback.

The Brewers conclude that set in Chicago this afternoon. Wily Peralta will pitch against Kyle Hendricks.

NFL
This afternoon, the Lions host the Titans. Linebacker DeAndre Levy is listed as doubtful because of a quad injury.

Tonight, the Packers visit the Vikings. Cornerback Sam Shields will not play because of a concussion. Cornerback Josh Hawkins is also out.

Our high school football coverage continues Friday night, when Calumet plays at Hancock in a battle for first place in the WestPac… and Saturday afternoon, when Houghton plays at West Iron County. Hear both games on KBear 102.3 and KBear102.com. 

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