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High School
In high school hockey last night…
- Jeffers took an early lead, then held off Calumet 3-2. All of the Jets’ goals came in the first period, from Brogan Turner, Max Nordstrom and Tage Rajala. The Copper Kings got tallies from Dylan Crouch and Robert Loukus in the third period, but couldn’t net the equalizer. Kasen Helminen made 20 saves for Jeffers, and Beau Jukuri turned in 24 for Calumet. Hear the game replay here.
- Hancock dropped a 5-4 decision at Northland Pines. Damien Colombe and Kirby Storm scored in the first period for the Bulldogs. Brady Axford scored two goals in the third period, including one in the final minute. Adam Mikkola made 21 saves for Hancock, and Evrett Leslie stopped 38 for Northland Pines.
In boys basketball last night…
- Marquette smothered Houghton 64-21.
- Calumet got past Chassell 42-36. Peter Torola led the Copper Kings with 14 points. Brayden Larson had 14 for the Panthers, and Dayne Tarvis added 11.
- Hancock fell to Ewen-Trout Creek 44-21.
- L’Anse outscored Lake Linden-Hubbell 61-53.
- Baraga shut down Watersmeet 73-26.
- West Iron County lost to Ishpeming 63-44.
- Forest Park overwhelmed Norway 71-34.
In girls action…
- Hancock downed Westwood 37-28.
- L’Anse turned back Lake Linden-Hubbell 75-46.
- Dollar Bay-Tamarack City v Watersmeet – no report.
- Baraga fell to Ishpeming 65-36.
- Ontonagon lost to Wakefield-Marenisco 58-38.
- West Iron County smothered Bessemer 64-11.
On the boys schedule tonight…
- Hancock at Dollar Bay-Tamarack City.
On the girls schedule…
- Calumet at Ewen-Trout Creek.
Both Houghton swim teams fell at Marquette yesterday…
- The boys were outscored 104-69. Isaac Neva won the diving.
- The girls were outpointed 104-79. Aya Keteri won the 500 freestyle, and broke the Jeffers school record by 7 seconds.
NHL
The Red Wings are off until February 26th because of the Olympics break.
NBA
The Pistons visit the Raptors tonight. Coverage will begin at 7:05 on 99.3 The Lift.
The Bucks play at Orlando tonight.
MLB
Pitchers and catchers take to the field for the first time today at the Tigers’ spring training camp in Lakeland, Florida. Detroit opens its Grapefruit League exhibition season a week from Saturday.
Starter Justin Verlander is rejoining the Tigers. Verlander has agreed to a $13 million contract, with $11 million deferred. Verlander spent the first 13 seasons of his Hall-of-Fame career in Detroit, before being traded to the Astros, where he pitched for current Tigers manager A.J. Hinch. He spent last season with the Giants, struggling in the first half with injuries, but finishing strong. He will be 43 when the season begins.
The move was prompted in part by the announcement that one Tigers starter will miss the entire season. Reese Olson recently underwent shoulder surgery. Yesterday, he was placed on the 60-day injured list, along with Jackson Jobe, who is recovering from Tommy John ligament replacement surgery.
Local Sports Broadcasts
- Tomorrow – Hockey – Kingsford at Calumet – pregame around 6:10 on the Voice of the Copper Kings, KBear 102.3, with a simulcast on Lite 96.3, Houghton’s Breeze.
- Friday – Hockey – Escanaba at Calumet – pregame around 5:40 on the Voice of the Copper Kings, KBear 102.3, with a simulcast on Lite 96.3, Houghton’s Breeze.
- Saturday – Hockey – Houghton at Green Bay Notre Dame – pregame around 5:40 on the Voice of the Gremlins, 97.7 The Wolf.
- Tuesday – Boys Basketball – Jeffers at Houghton – pregame around 7:00 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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