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High School
In high school boys basketball tonight…
- Houghton welcomes West Iron County.
- Baraga tips off at Ewen-Trout Creek.
- Forest Park hosts Norway.
The Houghton High School ski team opens its season with a home meet at Mont Ripley today,
College Basketball
Both Michigan Tech basketball teams resume their seasons at Grand Valley State tonight.
Both Northern Michigan teams play at Davenport.
NBA
The Pistons opened up a big halftime lead, and held off the Magic 105-96 last night. Jaden Ivey scored 22 points. Caden Cunningham added 19, and Jalen Duren scored a8 and grabbed 11 rebounds.
The Pistons entertain the Hornets tomorrow. Coverage will begin at 6:35 on 99.3 The Lift.
NHL
The Red Wings visit the Blue Jackets tonight. Coverage will begin at 6:45 on 99.3 The Lift.
NFL
The Lions defense continues to heal from a rash of mid-season injuries. With Jaylen Reeves-Maybin and Ifeatu Melifonwu back, Detroit cut former All-Pro defensive back Jamal Adams from the practice squad yesterday. Linebacker Alex Anzalone participated in the team’s walk-through drills yesterday, and may be able to take the field Sunday after missing time with a broken arm.
The Lions face the Vikings Sunday night, in a game that will determine the NFC North Division champion, and the top NFC seed in the playoffs. The winner gets a first-round bye. The loser slips to the fifth-seed, and will open the playoffs on the road.
The Packers tune up for the playoffs Sunday against the Bears, but will finish the season without cornerback Jaire Alexander. Coach Matt LaFleur confirmed yesterday that Alexander will undergo knee surgery.
Local Sports Broadcasts
- Tomorrow – Hockey – Brighton at Houghton – 6:40 pregame on the Voice of the Gremlins, 97.7 The Wolf.
- Tomorrow – Hockey – Capital City at Calumet – 6:40 coverage on the Voice of the Copper Kings, KBear 102.3.
- Saturday – Hockey – Novi at Houghton – 12:40 pregame on the Voice of the Gremlins, 97.7 The Wolf.
- Saturday – Hockey – Brighton at Calumet – 6:40 coverage on the Voice of the Copper Kings, KBear 102.3.
- Tuesday – Girls Basketball – Calumet at Baraga – 7:00 coverage on the Voice of the Copper Kings, KBear 102.3.
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