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High School
In boys basketball last night…
- Houghton dispatched Jeffers 67-36.
- Calumet fell to Ishpeming 68-39.
- Dollar Bay-Tamarack City downed Lake Linden-Hubbell 59-39 in the boys Torch Lake Trophy Game.
- L’Anse lost to North Dickinson 70-39.
- Baraga outscored Chassell 72-50.
- Ontonagon fell to Ironwood 71-52.
- Ewen-Trout Creek got past Bessemer 55-47.
- Forest Park lost to Marquette 82-67.
In girls action…
- Calumet got off to a quick start, and dispatched Jeffers 59-30. The Copper Kings led by 10 at the end of the first quarter, and by 23 at halftime. Jackie Kiilunen led the Copper Kings with 20 points. Taylor Heinonen scored nine for the Jets.
- Baraga shut down Chassell 54-22.
- West Iron County lost to Westwood 62-28.
- Ewen-Trout Creek smothered Bessemer 79-12.
In boys play tonight…
- Hancock hosts West Iron County.
On the girls schedule…
- Dollar Bay-Tamarack City welcomes Watersmeet.
- L’Anse tips off at Chassell.
The varsity regional hockey tournament opens tonight. Houghton faces Hancock at 5:00, and Calumet takes on Jeffers at 7:00. Doubleheader coverage will begin at 4:40 on KBear 102.3.
NHL
The Red Wings return to the ice Saturday, when they host the Wild. Coverage will begin at 12:15 on 99.3 The Lift.
NBA
The Pistons return to action Friday, when they visit the Spurs. Coverage will begin at 8:05 on 99.3 The Lift.
MLB
The Tigers open their Grapefruit League schedule Saturday against the Phillies.
The Brewers begin their Cactus League campaign Saturday against the Reds.
Many Tigers games this spring will be played with backup from a computerized umpire. The Automated Ball-Strike System, or ABS, will be tracking pitches. Real umpires will still be behind the plate making the calls pitch-by-pitch. Each team will begin the game with two challenges, that can be initiated only by the pitcher, catcher or batter. At that point, the ABS will be checked. If the team making the challenge is correct, they can use that challenge again. If the umpire was correct, they lose the challenge. The system will not be used for regular games this summer. Depending on how it works, it could be ready for next summer.
Local Sports Broadcasts
- Tonight – Hockey – Regional semifinals – Houghton v Hancock at 5:00; Calumet v Jeffers at 7:00 – both games on KBear 102.3.
- Thursday – Girls Basketball – Ironwood at West Iron County – broadcast on 99.1 WIKB.
- Friday – Girls Basketball – Lake Linden-Hubbell at Calumet – 7:00 broadcast on the Voice of the Copper Kings, KBear 102.3.
- Monday – Boys Basketball District Play-In – Negaunee at Calumet – 6:40 broadcast on the Voice of the Copper Kings, KBear 102.3.
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