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High School
On the opening night of the boys high school basketball season…
- Dollar Bay-Tamarack City got past Houghton 74-70. Baron Colbert had 26 points, and Liam Tourtillott added 18 for the Blue Bolts. Houghton’s Terrance Nolan led all scorers with 31 points, and Mason Mayo chipped in 14.
- Calumet fell to Bessemer 50-41. John Golus paced the Copper Kings with 14 points. Jayden Verrett netted 20 for the Speedboys.
- Baraga stopped Jeffers 44-35.
- L’Anse swamped Ontonagon 62-44. After falling behind 17-4, the Purple Hornets went on a 30-5 run to take command. Keegan Davidson and Sam Lee each scored 18 for L’Anse. Mason Pestka led the Gladiators with 18.
- Westwood routed West Iron County 69-16.
On the basketball schedule tonight…
- Hancock travels to Westwood.
- Lake Linden-Hubbell entertains Ewen-Trout Creek.
- Chassell hosts Watersmeet.
On the hockey schedule this evening…
- Calumet entertains Marquette. Coverage will begin around 6:10 on the voice of the Copper Kings, KBear 102.3.
- Hancock hosts Manistique at 7:00.
- Jeffers journeys to Kingsford for a 6:30 contest.
The Houghton swim team competes at Kingsford today.
The schedule has been announced for this year’s MacInnes Holiday Classic hockey showcase. In honor of the event’s 50th anniversary, the traditional field of four local hockey teams has been expanded to eight, with four visiting guest teams.
On Saturday, December 27th…
12:00 PM – Hancock Bulldogs vs. East Side Stars
2:00 PM – Jeffers Jets vs. DePere Voyageurs
5:00 PM – Houghton Gremlins vs. Capital City Capitals
7:00 PM – Calumet Copper Kings vs. Livonia Stevenson Spartans
On Sunday, December 28th…
12:00 PM – Jeffers Jets vs. East Side Stars
2:00 PM – Calumet Copper Kings vs. Capital City Capitals
5:00 PM – Houghton Gremlins vs. Livonia Stevenson Spartans
7:00 PM – Hancock Bulldogs vs. DePere Voyageurs
NHL
The Red Wings will host the Bruins tonight, with coverage at 6:45 on 99.3 The Lift.
NBA
The Pistons held off the Hawks 99-98 last night. Cade Cunningham’s layup with 17 seconds remaining gave Detroit a four-point lead. After Caris LeVert missed two free throws, Atlanta sank a three-pointer with two seconds remaining, then fouled Daniss Jenkins. Jenkins missed both of his free throws, but Atlanta didn’t have time to attempt a final shot. Jalen Duren led Detroit with 21 points and 11 rebounds.
The Bucks couldn’t hold a late lead, and lost a 129-126 nailbiter to the Wizards last evening. Kevin Porter, Jr. scored 30 points.
The Pistons visit the Bucks tomorrow, with coverage at 7:35 on 99.3 The Lift.
NFL
Drake May threw two touchdown passes as the resurgent Patriots stuffed the struggling Giants 33-15 last night.
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The Lions have placed cornerback Terrion Arnold on Injured Reserve. He’s been battling a shoulder injury, and the latest word is that he’ll undergo surgery that will end his season.
Local Sports Broadcasts
- Tonight – Hockey – Marquette at Calumet – pregame around 6:10 on the Voice of the Copper Kings, KBear 102.3.
- Thursday – Boys Basketball – Houghton at L’Anse – pregame around 7:00 on the Voice of the Gremlins, 97.7 The Wolf.
- Friday – Hockey – Calumet at Escanaba – pregame around 4:40 on the Voice of the Copper Kings, KBear 102.3.
- Friday – Hockey – Houghton v East Grand Rapids at West Michigan Hockey Showcase in Grand Rapids – pregame around 6:00 on the Voice of the Gremlins, 97.7 The Wolf.
- Saturday – Hockey – Houghton v Grandville at West Michigan Hockey Showcase in Grand Rapids – pregame around 10:40 on the Voice of the Gremlins, 97.7 The Wolf.
See our full Houghton and Calumet High School broadcast schedules here.
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