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High School
In hockey last night…
- Jeffers cruised past Port Huron Northern 5-2 in a game played at Sault Ste. Marie. Brit Heinonen had a goal and three assists for the Jets. Cody Turner had a goal and two assists. Brogan Turner, Benton Rajala and Ethan Anderson also scored. Kasen Helminen made 21 saves.
Today…
- Jeffers takes on West Bloomfield at 1:00 at Sault Ste. Marie
- 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.
Tomorrow…
- 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…
- Houghton defeated Kingsford 51-43. Lexi Burns powered the Gremlins with 15 points, and Ruby Zawada added 12. The Flivvers were led by Alyvia Kowalski with 11 points, and Aubrie Moore with 10.
- Hancock smothered Watersmeet 62-14.
- Calumet stopped Escanaba 50-40. Jackie Kiilunen scored 21 points for the Copper Kings.
- West Iron County fell to Gwinn 45-30.
- Forest Park overpowered Bark River-Harris 70-48.
In boys action…
- Calumet outscored Chassell 68-42. Gavin Sturos paced the Copper Kings with 16 points, and Micah Pieti chipped in 12. Brayden Larson scored 15 for the Panthers, and Grady Olson added 11.
- Hancock fell to Ewen-Trout Creek 71-46.
- Dollar Bay-Tamarack City got past Bessemer 53-43.
- Baraga shaded Ironwood 58-57.
- Ontonagon slipped past L’Anse 69-67. Jerry Majurin’s three-pointer with a minute to go put the Gladiators on top, and they held on for the victory. He led Ontonagon with 19 points. Sam Lee scored 21 and Talan Larson had 20 for the Purple Hornets.
- Forest Park shut down Carney-Nadeau 85-46.
The Houghton High School swim team will compete at Rudyard today, along with Sault Ste. Marie.
College Hockey
Elias Jansson scored twice, as the Michigan Tech hockey team edged Northern Michigan 3-2 last evening. Isaac Gordon netted the Huskies’ other goal. Ryan Manzella made 18 saves. Ryan Oulette stopped 33 shots for the Wildcats.
Those teams play again tonight at 6:07 in Marquette.
College Basketball
Both Michigan Tech teams will play at Ferris State today.
Both Northern Michigan squads will play at Lake Superior State today.
Great Lakes Hockey League
The Calumet Wolverines at Fox Cities Friday – no report.
The Wolverines skate at Fond du Lac tonight.
Some of the current Portage Lake Pioneers will face some of the team’s alumni in an exhibition tonight. The puck drops at 6 at Dee Stadium. Tickets will be available at the door.
NHL
The Red Wings host the Lightning tonight. Coverage will begin at 6:45 on 99.3 The Lift.
NBA
The Pistons visit the Magic this evening.
NFL
In tomorrow’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.
After losing their offensive and defensive coordinators to head coaching jobs, the Lions made a strong move yesterday to keep one of their remaining coaches on staff. Hank Fraley has been promoted from offensive line coach to run-game coordinator. He had been a candidate for the offensive coordinator position with the Seahawks, but will remain in the Motor City.
Another key executive will also remain with the Lions. Special assistant Chris Spielman was a candidate to become general manager of the Jets, but New York is offering the job to Broncos assistant GM Darren Mougey.
One other assistant has moved on, though. Wide receivers coach Antwaan Randle El will join former Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson’s staff with the Chicago Bears. Along with coaching wide receivers, he will also be the assistant head coach.
Local Sports Broadcasts
- Today – 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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