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High School
In high school hockey last night…
- Howell buried Houghton 6-0. Marco Wolf scored a hat trick for the Highlanders.
- Calumet opened its season with a 5-1 victory over Novi.
- Hancock shaded Traverse City Central 5-4.
On today’s hockey schedule…
- Houghton hosts Traverse City Central, with coverage at 12:40 on the Voice of the Gremlins, 97.7 The Wolf.
- Calumet entertains Howell, with coverage at 6:40 on the voice of the Copper Kings, KBear 102.3.
- Jeffers welcomes Novi for a 1:00 game.
Eight-player high school football state championships will be decided today at the Superior Dome…
- In Division One, Martin takes on Montabella.
- In Division Two, North Dickinson plays Portland Saint Patrick.
In 11-player semifinal games involving Upper Peninsula teams today…
- In Division Eight, Bark River-Harris plays Harbor Beach at Alpena.
- In Division Seven, Menominee takes on Pewamo-Westphalia at Gaylord.
College Hockey
The Michigan Tech hockey team dropped a 3-0 decision at Minnesota State last night. The Mavericks outshot the Huskies 27-12. Owen Bartoszkiewicz took the loss in net. Tech skates at MSU again tonight at 7:07.
The NMU hockey squad fell 7-3 at Bemidji State last evening. The Beavers outshot the Wildcats 34-15. NMU remains winless this season, and skates at Bemidji again tonight.
College Basketball
The Michigan Tech women’s basketball team held off Saint Cloud State 69-66 last evening. Ella Mason scored a career-best 24 points.
The 15th-ranked NMU women’s team suffered its first loss of the season, falling to Minnesota Duluth 85-70. Jacy Weisbrod led the Wildcats with 23 points.
The 13th-ranked Tech men’s team opened play at the American Family Insurance Classic with a 57-48 victory over Minnesota Duluth last night. Dawson Nordgaard led MTU with 15 points. The Huskies face Saint Cloud State this afternoon.
Dylan Kuehl poured in a career-high 35 points, as Northern’s men’s team outscored Northern State 81-60 at Wisconsin Dells. The Wildcats will take on Northwest Missouri State this afternoon.
NHL
The Red Wings host the Blue Jackets today. Coverage will begin at 12:45 on 99.3 the Lift.
NBA
The Pistons will visit the Bucks tonight.
NFL
The Lions host the Giants in a 1:00 game tomorrow on 99.3 The Lift. Detroit tight end Sam LaPorta has undergone back surgery, and will likely miss the rest of the season.
The Packers entertain the Vikings in a 1:00 contest. Running back Josh Jacobs remains questionable with a knee injury suffered last week.
The Buccaneers visit the Rams in the Sunday night game, with coverage at 7:30 on 99.3 The Lift.
MLB
The Tigers and outfielder Matt Vierling have agreed to a $3.25 million contract for 2026, avoiding arbitration. Detroit also agreed to a $3 million deal with catcher Jake Rogers, and a $1.1 million deal with reliever Beau Brieske. They did not tender an offer to infielder Andy Ibáñez, who becomes a free agent.
Local Sports Broadcasts
- Today – Hockey – Traverse City Central at Houghton – pregame around 12:40 on the Voice of the Gremlins, 97.7 The Wolf.
- Tonight – Hockey – Howell at Calumet – pregame around 6:40 on the Voice of the Copper Kings, KBear 102.3.
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