Boys District Hoops Tourney Opens Tonight – Monday Sports Wrap

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High School

The boys high school basketball tournament opens tonight…

In Division Four, District 98 – Lake Linden-Hubbell plays at Chassell at 6 PM; Hancock tips off at L’Anse at 6 PM.
In Division Four, District 97 – Watersmeet plays at Ontonagon at 7 PM.
Division Four, District 100 – Hannahville Nah Tah Wahsh plays at Stephenson; Carney-Nadeau tips off at North Central
Division Three, District 65 – Jeffers plays at Ishpeming at 6 PM; Calumet tips off at West Iron County at 6 PM Eastern. Coverage will begin at 5:40 on the Voice of the Copper Kings, KBear 102.3
In Division Two, District 33 – Escanaba plays at Gladstone.

In girls regular season action tonight…

Jeffers plays at Westwood.
Ewen-Trout Creek visits Ironwood.

The girls basketball tournament schedule has been released. Local games a week from tonight include…

Division Four, District 98 – Dollar Bay-Tamarack City at Lake Linden-Hubbell – 6:00; Hancock at Chassell – 6:00
Division Four, District 99 – Carney-Nadeau at Stephenson; North Central at Forest Park
Division Four, District 97 – at Wakefield-Marenisco – Watersmeet v Bessemer
Division Three, District 65 – West Iron County at Westwood – 6:00; Ironwood at Jeffers – 6:00
Division Two, District 33 – Kingsford at Escanaba

See the full district tournament schedule on our all-sports calendar at KeweenawReport.com.

The state high school ski finals will be staged today at Boyne Highlands. The Houghton boys team will be there, as will Rachel Sun from the girls team, who qualified individually.

College Hockey

The Michigan Tech hockey team dropped a 3-2 decision to Ferris State in their final home game of the season Saturday night. Early goals by Elias Jansson and Marcus Pederson built a 2-0 first period lead, but the Huskies couldn’t make it stand up. Derek Mullahy made 22 saves, and took the loss in net.

A late comeback fell just short, as the NMU hockey squad fell 4-3 to St. Thomas in their home finale Saturday. Jesse Tucker, Jakob Peterson and Matthew Argentina scored for the Wildcats.

College Basketball

The Michigan Tech women’s basketball team dropped a 73-63 decision at Roosevelt University in Chicago Saturday. Alyssa Wypych scored 18 for the Huskies.

The 22nd-ranked Tech men’s team dispatched the Lakers 82-56. Gabe Smith led a balanced Huskies attack with 16 points. Tech remains in sole possession of first place in the GLIAC, with games at Purdue Northwest on Thursday and Parkside on Saturday to wrap up the regular season.

Both NMU teams play at Roosevelt University tonight.

Nordic Skiing

The Michigan Tech women’s Nordic ski team won the NCAA Regional Championship yesterday. The Huskies edged Northern Michigan by one point in the two-day event at the Al Quaal Trails. The men’s team finished second to the Wildcats.

Northern’s Luke Fricker took the men’s title in both the classic and freestyle races. Victoria Dybwad of the Wildcats won yesterday’s freestyle event, with NMU’s Merle Richter taking Saturday’s classic.

Read the Michigan Tech summary here. Read the NMU summaries here and here. See full results here.

Great Lakes Hockey League

The Portage Lake Pioneers routed the Fox Cities Ice Dogs 6-2 Saturday night.

The Calumet Wolverines fell 5-3 to the Dane County Dairy Kings Saturday.

NBA

Defense took a night off, as the Pistons outscored the Hawks 148-143 last evening. Seven Detroit players reached double figures, led by Cade Cunningham, with 38 points and 12 assists.

The Pistons have won six straight, and host the Clippers tonight. Coverage will begin at 6:35 on 99.3 The Lift.

The Bucks turned down the Heat 120-113 yesterday. Damian Lillard scored 28. Giannis Antetokounmpo had 23 points and 16 rebounds.

The Bucks visit the Rockets tomorrow.

NHL

The Red Wings blew an early 3-0 lead, but recovered to shade the Ducks 5-4 in overtime last evening. Patrick Kane’s second goal of the night was the game-winner. Marco Kasper, Alex DeBrincat and Michael Rasmussen also scored. Alex Lyon made 24 saves.

The Wings visit the Wild tomorrow. Coverage will begin at 7:45 on 99.3 The Lift.

Rasmussen and Andrew Copp both left last night’s game with injuries. There’s been no word about Rasmussen’s status, but Coach Todd McLellan said Copp will miss some time.

MLB

The Tigers blanked the Yankees 4-0 yesterday. Casey Mize struck out three over two innings. Dillon Dingler hit a two-run homer. Colt Keith and Jace Jung each had two hits.

The Tigers face the Blue Jays this afternoon. Keider Montero will start against Bowden Francis. Coverage will begin at 1:00 on 99.3 The Lift.

The Brewers fell 6-1 to the Rockies yesterday. Aaron Ashby gave up four runs in his first spring start.

The Brewers play the Mariners this afternoon. Chad Patrick will pitch against Logan Gilbert.

Milwaukee has reached a minor-league deal to bring Mark Canha back to the organization.

Local Sports Broadcasts

Tonight – Boys Basketball Division Three District Play-In – Calumet at West Iron County – 6:40 broadcast on the Voice of the Copper Kings, KBear 102.3, and on 99.1 WIKB.
Tuesday – Hockey – Regional Final at SDC – Houghton v Jeffers – 6:40 broadcast on the Voice of the Gremlins, 97.7 the Wolf.
Tuesday – Girls Basketball – Hancock at West Iron County – broadcast on 99.1 WIKB.
Wednesday – Boys Basketball Division Two District Semifinal – Negaunee at Houghton – 5:40 broadcast on the Voice of the Gremlins, 97.7 the Wolf.
Wednesday – Boys Basketball Division Three District Semifinal – 5:40 broadcast on the Voice of the Copper Kings, KBear 102.3. (if Calumet advances)
Friday – Boys Basketball Division Two District Final – broadcast on the Voice of the Gremlins, 97.7 the Wolf. (if Houghton advances)
Friday – Boys Basketball Division Three District Final – broadcast on the Voice of the Copper Kings, KBear 102.3. (if Calumet advances)
Saturday – Division Three Hockey Quarterfinal – TBD – broadcast on the Voice of the Gremlins, 97.7 the Wolf. (if Houghton advances)