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High School
In hockey last night…
- Lewis Nagel’s first varsity goal gave Calumet a 2-1 victory over Hancock in overtime. Tevin Stukel’s goal in the second period almost held up for the Bulldogs, but Calumet’s Erik Loukus tied the game with less than three minutes remaining in regulation. Nagel’s game-winner came 98 seconds into the extra period. Beau Jukuri made 22 saves for the Copper Kings. Adam Mikkola stopped 29 shots for the Bulldogs.
On tonight’s hockey schedule…
- Jeffers faces Port Huron Northern at Sault Ste. Marie.
Tomorrow…
- Calumet welcomes University Liggett. Coverage will begin at 6:40 on the Voice of the Copper Kings, KBear 102.3. After the game, fans are invited to skate with the Kings.
- Jeffers takes on West Bloomfield at 1:00 at Sault Ste. Marie.
Sunday…
- Houghton entertains University Liggett. Coverage will begin at 12:40 on the Voice of the Gremlins, 97.7 The Wolf.
In girls basketball last night…
- Lake Linden-Hubbell cruised past Watersmeet 60-15.
- Jeffers shaded Wakefield-Marenisco 62-60.
- Ewen-Trout Creek trounced Chassell 64-25.
- Dollar Bay-Tamarack City stopped Bessemer 45-26.
- Baraga downed Ironwood 53-41.
- L’Anse routed Ontonagon 78-33.
In boys action…
- Houghton pulled away in the fourth quarter to claim a 64-53 victory over Calumet. Isaiah Lawson paced the Gremlins with 19 points, and Lane Laux added 15. Trent Halonen sank six three-pointers, and led the Copper Kings with 18 points.
- Lake Linden-Hubbell lost to Watersmeet 54-33.
- Jeffers defeated Wakefield-Marenisco 74-61.
- Chassell lost to Ewen-Trout Creek 61-45.
- West Iron County stopped Norway 61-49.
On the girls schedule tonight…
- Houghton journeys to Kingsford.
- Hancock travels to Watersmeet, to make up a postponement from Monday.
- Calumet hosts Escanaba.
- West Iron County visits Gwinn.
- Forest Park welcomes Bark River-Harris.
On tonight’s boys schedule…
- Calumet plays at Chassell, to make up a postponement from Monday.
- Hancock entertains Ewen-Trout Creek.
- Dollar Bay-Tamarack City journeys to Bessemer.
- Baraga travels to Ironwood.
- L’Anse tips off at Ontonagon.
- Forest Park plays at Carney-Nadeau.
At the Marquette pool yesterday…
- The Houghton boys fell to the Sentinels 114-69. Beau Haataja won the 200 freestyle, and Collin Raasio took the 200 individual medley and the 500 freestyle.
- The Houghton girls lost 113-71. Eveyln LaTendresse won the 200 individual medley.
The swim team will compete at Rudyard tomorrow, along with Sault Ste. Marie.
College Basketball
The Michigan Tech women’s basketball team raced to a 101-52 victory at Lake Superior State last night. Janie Tormanen scored 18 for the Huskies, who have won three straight.
The Tech men’s team couldn’t recover from a slow start, and fell to the Lakers 82-72. Marcus Tomashek scored 23.
Both Tech teams will play at Ferris State tomorrow.
The Northern Michigan women’s team crushed Ferris State 78-48 last evening. Jacy Wiesbrod led a balanced attack with 14 points.
The NMU men lost to the eighth-ranked Bulldogs 85-79. Dylan Kuehl netted 19 points.
Both NMU squads will play at Lake Superior State tomorrow.
College Hockey
The Michigan Tech and Northern Michigan hockey teams play a home-and-home series this weekend. Games begin at 7:07 tonight in Houghton, and 6:07 tomorrow in Marquette.
Great Lakes Hockey League
The Calumet Wolverines skate at Fox Cities tonight, and Fond du Lac tomorrow.
Some of the current Portage Lake Pioneers will face some of the team’s alumni in an exhibition tomorrow night. The puck drops at 6 at Dee Stadium. Tickets will be available at the door.
NHL
The Red Wings snapped their three-game losing streak with a 4-2 victory over the Canadiens last night. Dylan Larkin had a goal and an assist. Jonatan Berggren, Alex DeBrincat and Andrew Copp each scored. Cam Talbot made 29 saves.
The Wings host the Lightning tomorrow night. Coverage will begin at 6:45 on 99.3 The Lift.
NBA
The Pistons visit the Magic tomorrow evening.
Detroit star Cade Cunningham did not receive enough fan votes to become a starter in the NBA All-Star game. Reserves will be announced next week.
NFL
In Sunday’s conference championships…
- The Eagles host the Commanders at 3:00.
- The Chiefs entertain the Bills at 6:30.
Both games will be broadcast on 99.3 The Lift.
It’s official – former Lions defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn will take over as the next head coach of the Jets. It’s a homecoming – Glenn played eight seasons for the Jets. Detroit will receive two compensatory draft picks because of the hire – a third-rounder this year, and another next year. There’s an NFL policy that rewards teams for developing minority coaches and administrators who advance to higher jobs with other organizations.
Local Sports Broadcasts
- Tonight – Girls Basketball – Bark River-Harris at Forest Park – coverage on 99.1 WIKB.
- Tomorrow – Hockey – University Liggett at Calumet – 6:40 coverage on the Voice of the Copper Kings, KBear 102.3.
- Sunday – Hockey – University Liggett at Houghton – 12:40 coverage on the Voice of the Gremlins, 97.7 The Wolf.
- Monday – Girls Basketball – Hancock at Calumet – 7:00 coverage on 97.7 The Wolf.
- Monday – Hockey – Calumet at Negaunee – 5:40 coverage on the Voice of the Copper Kings, KBear 102.3.
- Tuesday – Girls Basketball – Kingsford at West Iron County – coverage on 99.1 WIKB.
- Tuesday – Boys Basketball – Ontonagon at Calumet – 7:00 coverage on the Voice of the Copper Kings, KBear 102.3.
- Thursday – Girls Basketball – Menominee at West Iron County – coverage on 99.1 WIKB.
- Thursday – Girls Basketball – Escanaba at Houghton – 7:00 coverage on the Voice of the Gremlins, 97.7 The Wolf.
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