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High School
The Jeffers High School baseball team split their doubleheader against Negaunee yesterday. In the opener, Levi Frahm allowed just one hit in a 3-2 victory. Chase Kinnunen and Brogan Turner each earned an RBI. In the nightcap, Frahm and Trayton Helminen each had two hits, as the Jets fell 6-5.
GLHL
The Portage Lake Pioneers scored two goals in the third period, and edged the Calumet Wolverines 2-1 in game one of the Gibson Cup series last night. Game two will be played at the Colosseum this evening. Faceoff is at 7:30, and coverage will begin at 7:15 on KBear 102.3. If needed, game three will take place at the Dee tomorrow night at 7:30.
NHL
Dylan Larkin and Lucas Raymond scored late goals to force overtime, but the Red Wings lost to the Capitals 6-5 last night. Raymond’s tally was his third of the game. Jeff Petry also scored. Alex Lyon made 21 saves, and took the loss in goal. Erik Karlsson netted the game-winner 100 seconds into overtime, and Sidney Crosby earned his 1,000th career assist.
The win boosted Pittsburgh into the lead among teams scrambling for the final Eastern Conference playoff berth. The Penguins have 86 standings points. Detroit, Washington and Philadelphia each have 85. The Wings, Capitals and Penguins each have three regular-season games remaining. The Flyers have two.
The Wings visit the Maple Leafs tomorrow evening. Coverage begins at 6:45 on 99.3 The Lift.
NBA
The Pistons set an unfortunate team record last night, with a lopsided 127-105 loss to the Bulls. Their 67th defeat of the season sets a new team mark for futility, previously held by the 1979-1980 team. While Cade Cunningham continued to rest his aching knee, Jalen Duren led Detroit with 20 points and 11 rebounds.
The Pistons wrap up their season with games at Dallas tonight, and San Antonio Sunday.
MLB
The Tigers and Twins were rained out in Detroit yesterday. The game will be made up as part of a straight doubleheader tomorrow afternoon.
In tonight’s game. Tarik Skubal will start against Pablo López. Coverage will start at 6:15 on 99.3 The Lift.
The Brewers and Reds were also rained out yesterday. That game will be made up August 30th.
The Brewers visit the Orioles tonight. Freddy Peralta will pitch against Tyler Wells.
Youth Soccer
Registration is now open for summer soccer programs offered by the Copper Country Soccer Association and Houghton FC. A seven-week session for U13 to U18 will begin May 22nd. There will be two eight-week sessions for U5 through U12 players, the first beginning May 28th, and the second July 22nd. Players can sign up for one, or both. For details and registration, click here.
Frisbee
This year’s inductees into the International Frisbee and USA Guts Hall of Fame have been announced. They are…
• Mark Barry, from the Queen City Flyers Guts Team
• Dan “Red” Beckman, from the Queen City Flyers Guts Team
• Irv “Dr. I” Kalb, Ultimate Frisbee pioneer, from the Foothill Guts Frisbee Team
• Art “Wolfman” McGuff, from the Lightweights, Hard Knocks and Video Sensations Guts Frisbee teams
• Fumio “Moro” Morooka, long-time president of the Japanese Frisbee Disc Federation.
The induction ceremony will be held July 6th, in conjunction with the International Frisbee Tournament in Hancock. The Hall of Fame is located on the upper level of the Calumet Colosseum, and can be viewed whenever the building is open.
Local Sports Broadcasts
- Tonight – Gibson Cup Hockey – Portage Lake Pioneers at Calumet Wolverines – 7:15 pregame on KBear 102.3.
- Tomorrow – Gibson Cup Hockey (if needed) – Calumet Wolverines at Portage Lake Pioneers – 7:15 pregame on KBear 102.3.
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