High School
The Ishpeming High School girls basketball team will play for a state title. The Hematites edged Morenci 37-34 in their Division Four semifinal yesterday. The Hematites trailed by as many as 10 points in the first half, but narrowed the deficit to two points at halftime. Mya Hemmer made two free throws with 2:48 remaining to put the Hematites up by one, and the Ishpeming defense held the Bulldogs scoreless for the rest of the game. Camby Gauthier’s layup with 34 seconds remaining gave the Hematites a little breathing room. Jenessa Eagle led all scorers with 20 points, and Hemmer added 15. Gauthier’s late insurance shot was the only basket made by any of the other Hematites.
Ishpeming will face Portland Saint Patrick for the Division Four crown tomorrow morning at 10:00. We’ll broadcast the game on KBear 102.3. The Shamrocks eliminated Onekema 49-26.
Pewamo-Westphalia and Jackson Lumen Christi will play for the Division Three title tomorrow at 4:00. We’ll also broadcast that game on KBear 102.3.
The Division Two and One semifinals will be played today.
GLHL
The Calumet Wolverines close their regular season at home tomorrow night against the Eagle River Falcons. Faceoff is at 7:30 at the Colosseum.
After this weekend’s games, seeding will be determined for next weekend’s Great Lakes Hockey League tournament. The Portage Lake Pioneers will host, with contests played at Dee Stadium and the Hoco. We’ll broadcast the Wolverines and Pioneers games on KBear 102.3 and 97.7 The Wolf.
NHL
Alex DeBrincat’s late goal pushed the Red Wings past the Canadiens 3-1 last night. Montreal’s only goal came in the second period. J.T. Compher tied the game early in the third. Andrew Copp added an empty-netter in the closing seconds. John Gibson made 32 saves.
The Wings welcome the Bruins tomorrow. Coverage will begin at 7:45 on 99.3 The Lift.
NBA
Without Cade Cunningham, the Pistons still shut down the Wizards 117-95 last night. Jalen Duren had 24 points and 11 rebounds.
The Pistons host the Warriors tonight. Coverage will begin at 7:05 on 99.3 The Lift.
Cunningham will be out indefinitely. The injury that pushed him out of Tuesday’s game was initially reported as back spasms. It turned out to be a punctured lung. Team officials are hoping he’ll be back for the playoffs.
Playing without Giannis Antetokounmpo, the Bucks fell 128-96 to the Jazz last evening. Ryan Rollins scored 15.
The Bucks visit the Suns tomorrow.
Antetokounmpo’s latest injury is a hyperextended knee. With no playoff hopes, there are reports that team officials might rest him for the remainder of the season.
MLB
The Tigers had yesterday off. The regular team will face the Phillies today. Tarik Skubal will start. Coverage will begin at 1:00 on 99.3 The Lift. Detroit prospects will take on Pirates prospects in the Spring Breakout series.
The Brewers clobbered the Rangers 11-4 yesterday. Gary Sánchez, Luis Rengifo and Christian Yelich homered. Brandon Woodruff allowed three runs over three innings.
The regular Brewers will take on the Diamondbacks today, with Jacob Misiorowski on the mound. Milwaukee prospects will face Seattle prospects in the Spring Breakout series.
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