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High School
In boys basketball last evening…
- Iron Mountain got off to a fast start, and dispatched Calumet 67-26. Gavin Sturos scored nine points for the Copper Kings. Oskar Kangas and Ian Marttila each netted 17 for the Mountaineers.
On tonight’s boys schedule…
- Calumet journeys to West Iron County.
- Baraga hosts North Dickinson.
- Forest Park welcomes Superior Central.
in girls action this evening…
- Jeffers travels to Wakefield-Marenisco
- Dollar Bay-Tamarack City tips off at L’Anse.
In girls-boys doubleheaders…
- Houghton visits Hancock for the annual Wing Ding games. The girls varsity match tips off at 5:45, with the boys to follow around 7:15. Doubleheader coverage will begin around 5:25 on the Voice of the Gremlins, 97.7 The Wolf.
- Chassell plays at Lake Linden-Hubbell.
- Ewen-Trout Creek visits Ironwood.
In hockey tonight…
- Calumet hosts Marquette for Parents Night. Coverage will begin at 6:10 on the Voice of the Copper Kings, KBear 102.3.
The Houghton swim team entertains Ishpeming this afternoon.
College Basketball
Both Michigan Tech basketball teams visit Wayne State tonight.
Both Northern Michigan teams play at Saginaw Valley State.
College Football
Houghton High School defensive lineman Ruebyn Mensah is one of 28 new Michigan Tech football players introduced during National Signing Day yesterday. Mensah will be joined at Huskies camp this summer by fellow Yoopers Kevin Giuliani, an offensive lineman from Forest Park, and Lane Gorzinski from North Central, who’s listed as an outside linebacker.
Northern Michigan’s 34-player class includes Munising receiver Jack Dusseault, Negaunee receiver Ian Engstrom, Gladstone lineman Aaron Hughes, receiver Javon Stevenson from Escanaba, defensive tackle Wes Bennett from DeTour, and running back Alex Jayne from Iron Mountain.
NHL
The Red Wings entertain the Lightning Saturday. Coverage will begin at 12:45 on 99.3 The Lift.
NBA
The Pistons dropped a 118-115 heartbreaker to the Cavaliers last night. Detroit played from behind all night, but pulled even when Cade Cunningham sank three free throws with five seconds remaining. Darius Garland’s three-pointer from mid-court at the buzzer won it for Cleveland. Cunningham finished with 38 points.
The Pistons host the 76ers tomorrow. Coverage will begin at 7:05 on 99.3 The Lift.
Detroit obtained forward KJ Martin from the 76ers yesterday. It’s a salary deal – the Pistons gave up nothing, but agreed to absorb Martin’s salary to clear some cap room for Philadelphia. Philly also gave the Pistons a pair of second-round draft picks – one in 2027, and the other in 2031.
The Pistons also added forward Lindy Waters III and guard Josh Richardson in a five-team trade that also involved the Warriors, the Heat, the Raptors, and the Jazz. Again, Detroit’s role was mostly as a salary absorber.
With three new players and one open roster spot, expect more shuffling before the trade deadline passes this afternoon at 3:00.
Local Sports Broadcasts
- Tonight – Hockey – Marquette at Calumet – 6:10 broadcast on the Voice of the Copper Kings, KBear 102.3.
- Tonight – Girls/Boys Basketball – Houghton at Hancock – Wing Ding doubleheader – 5:25 broadcast on the Voice of the Gremlins, 97.7 The Wolf.
- Tomorrow – Hockey – Hancock at Houghton – Wing Ding – 6:40 broadcast on the Voice of the Gremlins, 97.7 The Wolf.
- Tomorrow – Girls Basketball – West Iron County at Forest Park – broadcast on 99.1 WIKB.
- Monday – Girls Basketball – Houghton at Calumet – 7:00 broadcast on the Voice of the Copper Kings, KBear 102.3.
- Tuesday – Hockey – Houghton at Calumet – 6:40 broadcast on the Voice of the Copper Kings, KBear 102.3.
- Tuesday – Boys Basketball – Forest Park at Norway – broadcast on 99.1 WIKB.
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