Tech Hockey Falls in Home Opener – Saturday Sports Wrap

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High School

In high school football last night…
• Calumet’s season ended with a 28-21 loss to Gladstone. After spotting the Braves a touchdown on a two-yard run by Eli Berthaume on their opening drive, the Kings scored three times in the second quarter to build a 21-7 lead. Ted Loukus connected with Cam Anderson on a 20-yard scoring pass. Anderson scored on a one-yard run, and Loukus tossed a 34-yard touchdown pass to Ben Anderson on a flea flicker play. The Braves regrouped at halftime, though. The Gladstone defense didn’t allow Calumet a first down in the second half. The offense constructed three scoring drives, each capped by short Berthaume plunges. The Copper Kings will finish their campaign with a record of 4-5, including the forfeit win over L’Anse in the game that was supposed to close their season next Friday. L’Anse has canceled its season because of low numbers and injuries. It’s the first time since 2013 that the Copper Kings have missed the playoffs. Hear the game replay here.
• Houghton fell to Negaunee 13-6.
• Hancock lost to Westwood 28-14. It was the first win of the season for the Patriots.
• Lake Linden-Hubbell spotted Gogebic a 6-0 lead, then roared back to claim a 40-14 victory. Danny Marcotte ran for 137 yards and three touchdowns, and passed for another score. Sammy Roberts rushed for 113 yards and one TD.
• Ontonagon v Mid-Peninsula – no report.

In volleyball today, Calumet, Houghton and Hancock will compete at the WestPAC Tourney at Ishpeming.

College Hockey

Alaska stunned the ninth-ranked Michigan Tech hockey team 4-1 in the Huskies’ home opener last evening. Tech grabbed an early lead, but the Nanooks scored four times against Blake Pietila, who gave way to Max Vayrynen in the third period. Those teams play again tonight at 6:07 at the SDC.

Tanner Latsch had a hat trick, as the Northern Michigan hockey team skated to a 5-5 tie at 17th-ranked Minnesota-Duluth last night. Those teams face off again tonight.

College Volleyball

Both the Michigan Tech and Northern Michigan volleyball teams are competing at the Midwest Regional Crossover in Hammond, Indiana this weekend…
• Tech opened with a 3-0 (25-19, 25-22, 25-17) loss to Hillsdale College yesterday afternoon, then swept Maryville 3-0 (25-23, 26-24, 25-19) last evening. Tech’s opponent today has not yet been determined.
• Northern got past Trevecca Nazarene 3-1 (25-12, 24-26, 25-20, 25-21). The Wildcats will face Cedarville this afternoon, and Missouri S&T this evening.

College Soccer

The Michigan Tech soccer team battled to a 1-1 draw at ninth-ranked Grand Valley State last evening. Reilly Lovercheck scored her first goal as a Husky in the 80th minute. Tech will visit Davenport University tomorrow.

The Northern Michigan women’s team blanked Davenport 2-0 yesterday afternoon, and will face Grand Valley tomorrow. The Northern men’s team fell to Saginaw Valley State 3-2 yesterday, and will also play at Davenport tomorrow.

College Football

Michigan Tech plays Northern Michigan in the annual Miner’s Cup game tonight at 7:00 at the Superior Dome.

NHL

The Red Wings host the Lightning tonight. Coverage will begin at 6:45 on 99.3 The Lift.

NFL

The Lions visit the Buccaneers in a 4:25 game tomorrow on 99.3 The Lift. Running back Jahmyr Gibbs will miss the game with a hamstring injury. Receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown is expected to return to the line-up.

The Packers have the weekend off.

MLB

The injury that knocked Milwaukee starter Brandon Woodruff out of the recent playoffs may also keep him off the field all of next season. Woodruff underwent surgery Friday to repair an anterior capsule in his right shoulder. He missed most of the 2023 season with an injury in that same shoulder, although he returned in August, and pitched effectively.

High School Sports Broadcasts

• Monday – Volleyball – Houghton at Calumet – because of a programming conflict on KBear 102.3, 6:10 pregame on 97.7 The Wolf.
• Thursday – Volleyball – Houghton at Hancock – 6:10 pregame on the Voice of the Gremlins, 97.7 The Wolf.
• Friday – Football – Hancock at Houghton – Copper Bowl – 6:40 pregame on the Voice of the Gremlins, 97.7 The Wolf.

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