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High School
In high school baseball yesterday…
- Houghton swept Hancock 2-0 and 7-2. Jackson Vondoloski of the Gremlins tossed a no hitter in the opener, striking out 12 over six innings, and walking just three. Bethany Garrow had three hits for the Copper Kings. In the second contest, Houghton’s Rylan Isaacson threw a complete game, striking out eight. Brycyn Nettel, Hudson Markham, and Eli Heathman each drove in two runs.
In softball yesterday…
- Houghton took two from Calumet, 11-5 and 18-12. Estella Soumis was the winning pitcher in the first game, and also had a triple and a pair of doubles. Lexi Burns had three hits for the Gremlins int eh nightcap, and Clare Ruonavaara had three for the Kings.
- The Calumet JV team v Ontonagon – no report.
- Forest Park v Carney-Nadeau – no report.
In track yesterday…
- Calumet, Hancock, Lake Linden-Hubbell, Dollar Bay-Tamarack City, Jeffers, Chassell, Baraga and L’Anse were among the teams competing at the Baraga Early Bird Meet. Team standings were not posted, but you can review individual event results here.
- Houghton, Ewen-Trout Creek and Ontonagon at the Ironwood Invitational – no results available
- Forest Park at North Dickinson.
The Houghton girls soccer team v Kingsford yesterday – no report.
On today’s schedule, weather and field conditions permitting…
In baseball…
- Calumet plays at Lake Linden-Hubbell.
- Jeffers hosts Ewen-Trout Creek.
- L’Anse welcomes Ontonagon.
In softball…
- Calumet plays at Hancock. Coverage will begin at 3:45 on the Voice of the Copper Kings, KBear 102.3.
- L’Anse hosts Ontonagon.
In track…
- West Iron County competes at Marquette.
College Basketball
The Michigan Tech men’s basketball team has added two new recruits.
Connor Cameron is a 6-3 shooting guard from Alpena. He averaged 15 points per game in his senior season, and earned All-Conference Second Team honors.
Jesse Napgezek is a 6-4 guard who averaged 22.8 points per game in his senior season for Wausau East High School. He was a unanimous First Team All-Conference selection, and an All-State Honorable Mention.
MLB
The Tigers’ four-game win streak ended last evening with an 8-5 loss to the Astros. Jack Flaherty struggled through five innings, giving up four runs on six hits, including a pair of homers. Riley Greene hit two home runs for Detroit.
The Tigers visit the Astros again tonight. Reese Olson will pitch against Ryan Gusto. Because of Pistons basketball, coverage will begin at 7:45 on KBear 102.3.
The Brewers had yesterday off, and begin a set against the White Sox in Chicago tonight. Freddy Peralta will start against Bryse Wilson.
NBA
In NBA Eastern Conference quarterfinals last night…
- The Cavaliers routed the Heat 138-83. Cleveland wins that series 4-0.
In the Western Conference…
- The Warriors shaded the Rockets 109-106. Golden State leads that set 3-1.
In the Eastern Conference tonight…
- The Pistons play a must-win game at New York. The Knicks lead that series 3-1.
- The Bucks are in similar circumstances as they visit the Pacers. Indiana leads that set 3-1. The injury Damien Lillard suffered in Milwaukee’s last game has been confirmed as an Achilles tendon tear. He’ll need surgery, and could miss all of next season.
In the Western Conference…
- The Celtics host the Magic. Boston is up 3-1 in that series.
- Clippers visit the Nuggets. That set is tied 2-2.
NHL
In NHL Eastern Conference quarterfinal play last evening…
- The Panthers doubled up the Lightning 4-2. Florida leads that series 3-1.
In the Western Conference…
- The Stars trounced the Avalanche 6-2. Dallas leads that set 3-2.
In the Eastern Conference this evening…
- The Senators visit the Maple Leafs. Toronto leads that series 3-1.
- The Hurricanes host the Devils. Carolina is up 3-1 in that set.
In the Western Conference tonight…
- The Golden Knights entertain the Wild. That series is tied 2-2.
- The Kings host the Oilers, That set is tied 2-2.
NFL
The Lions will lead off the upcoming NFL exhibition schedule this summer. They’ll face the Chargers in the annual Hall of Fame game July 31st.
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