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High School
In hockey last evening…
Houghton concluded its season by blanking Calumet 4-0. Jay Halonen scored twice. Jack Sayen and Noah Maillette each had a goal and an assist. Hudson Markham had two assists. Brysyn Nettel started in goal for the Gremlins, but left the game with an injury in the second period. Cooper Flachs completed the shutout, with the two combining to make 19 saves. Hear the game replay here. The Gremlins finish the regular campaign with a record of 17-8. Before the game, the family of the late Tim Frantti accepted the Paul Lehto service award in his name, for his longtime leadership of the Calumet Hockey Association. - Hancock dropped a 3-2 overtime decision to Marquette. The Bulldogs wrap up their regular season with a record of 8-16.
In boys basketball last night…
- Houghton lost to Marquette 98-50.
- Hancock fell to West Iron County 52-28.
- L’Anse downed Lake Linden-Hubbell 70-60.
- Chassell lost at Stephenson 72-38.
- Baraga slipped past Watersmeet 49-46.
- Forest Park dispatched Norway 66-49.
In girls action…
- Hancock outscored Westwood 54-35.
- Dollar Bay-Tamarack City stopped Watersmeet 63-33.
- Ontonagon fell to Wakefield-Marenisco 41-40 in overtime.
- West Iron County downed Bessemer 39-27.
- Forest Park smothered Rapid River 74-14.
In boys action tonight…
- Dollar Bay-Tamarack City tips off at Hancock.
On the girls schedule…
- Calumet travels to Marquette, in a game that was rescheduled from January 20th.
- L’Anse visits Ewen-Trout Creek.
NHL
The Red Wings are off until February 22nd, as the NHL pauses to allow players to compete in the 4 Nations Face-Off.
NBA
The Pistons demolished the Bulls 132-92 last night. Detroit led by 42 at halftime. Six Pistons reached double figures in scoring, led by Malik Beasley with 24 points, and Cade Cunningham with 20. Beasley drained seven three-pointers, and set a new team record for most treys in a season.
Those teams play again tonight in Chicago. Coverage will begin at 7:35 on 99.3 The Lift.
MLB
Detroit Tigers pitchers and catchers begin spring training workouts today in Lakeland, Florida. Position players will begin training Monday. Listen for selected spring training games and the full regular season on 99.3 The Lift.
Brewers pitchers and catchers start tomorrow in Arizona, with position players beginning on Tuesday.
Local Sports Broadcasts
- Tomorrow – Hockey – Calumet at Kingsford – 6:10 broadcast on the Voice of the Copper Kings, KBear 102.3.
- Tomorrow – Girls Basketball – Forest Park at North Dickinson – broadcast on 99.1 WIKB.
- Friday – Boys Basketball – Gwinn at Calumet – 7:00 broadcast on the Voice of the Copper Kings, KBear 102.3.
- Friday – Girls Basketball – Calumet at West Iron County – broadcast on 99.1 WIKB.
- Monday – Girls Basketball – Hancock at Houghton – 7:00 broadcast on the Voice of the Gremlins, 97.7 The Wolf.
- Monday – Boys Basketball – Bessemer at West Iron County – broadcast on 99.1 WIKB.
- Tuesday – Girls Basketball – Jeffers at Calumet – 7:00 broadcast on the Voice of the Copper Kings, KBear 102.3.
- Tuesday – Boys Basketball – Forest Park at Marquette – broadcast on 99.1 WIKB.
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