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High School
Lake Linden-Hubbell wrapped up an unbeaten regular season with a 42-24 victory over Ontonagon on Saturday. After spotting the Gladiators an early touchdown, the Lakes scored on their first five possessions to build a 36-6 advantage early in the second half. By that time, the team’s reserves had taken over. Ontonagon scored two more touchdowns to narrow the gap to 36-24, but a 34-yard Alfred Milkey touchdown run sealed the win for the Lakes. Blake Lebo ran for two touchdowns and passed for another. Eight different Lakes carried the ball for a total of 277 rushing yards. Milkey added two interceptions. Hear the game replay here.
The Lakes finish at 9-0, and are projected to open the playoffs at home next week against North Central. Official playoff pairings and locations will be released tonight by the MHSAA.
The Copper Island Academy closed its inaugural season with a 46-14 victory over Mesick.
At the U.P. Cross Country championships on the Tech Trails Saturday…
- L’Anse won the U.P. Division Three title. Ewen-Trout Creek finished second. All five Purple Hornets runners finished in the top-17, led by Lily Froese with a seventh-place finish. Ewen-Trout Creek’s Bree Besonen placed second behind Edye Burdett of Superior Central.
- No local teams had enough runners to qualify for the Division Three boys title, which went to Cedarville.
- Munising took the girls Division Two crown, with Jeffers third and Hancock fourth. Alena Pietila of the Bulldogs was the highest local finisher, in sixth place.
- Rudyard won the boys Division Two team title, with Jeffers third. Branson Anderson and Liam Kinnunen of the Jets finished fifth and sixth.
- Marquette claimed the Division One girls championship, with Houghton second and Calumet seventh. Holly Cooke of the Gremlins had a fourth place finish.
- Marquette also won the Division One boys crown, with Houghton third. Tyler Rule was the Gremlins’ top finisher, in sixth place.
- See full results here.
College Hockey
The 11th-ranked Michigan Tech hockey team had to settle for a split in their first CCHA matchup of the season, falling 2-1 at Ferris State Saturday evening. Reid Andresen scored the Huskies’ only goal. Owen Bartoszkiewicz made 24 saves.
The Northern Michigan hockey team had the weekend off.
College Volleyball
Tech volleyball blanked Roosevelt 3-0 (25-19, 25-15, 25-17) on Saturday. Reagan Leslie had 14 kills, Madelynn Kreider 30 assists, and Keeley Nellis 14 digs.
Northern volleyball defeated Purdue Northwest 3-1.
College Soccer
The MTU women’s soccer team will host Parkside today at noon.
The NMU women’s soccer team will host Ferris State today.
The Northern men’s team could clinch its first-ever GLIAC championship with a win or a draw against second-place Saginaw Valley State today.
College Football
The 12th-ranked Michigan Tech football team dropped a tight 27-20 decision to top-ranked Ferris State Saturday. Elliott Larner ran for both Tech touchdowns. Avery Kucharski kicked two field goals.
The NMU football squad earned its first win of the season, defeating Roosevelt 27-10. Matt Stevens passed for two touchdowns, and Noah Dobert ran for 131 yards.
GLHL
The Portage Lake Pioneers smothered the McFarland Killer Bees 13-1 in their season-opener Saturday.
MLB
The Brewers shaded the Rays 5-4 Saturday, and took a 2-0 lead in the World Series. The Crew came from four runs down to get the win, tying the game with Sal Frelick’s solo homer in the sixth. Cooper Pratt singled home the winning run in the seventh. Tampa Bay advanced a runner to third base in the ninth, but Yandy Diaz struck out on a checked swing to end the game.
Game three will be played tomorrow in Saint Petersburg. Robert Gasser will start against former Brewer Freddy Peralta.
NHL
The Red Wings lost 4-1 to the Flames Saturday night. Andrew Copp scored Detroit’s only goal.
The Wings visit the Oilers tomorrow night.
NBA
The Pistons visit the 76ers this evening.
The Bucks lost to the 76ers 127-116 Saturday night. Jaime Jaquez, Jr. led Milwaukee with 21 points.
The Bucks host the Pacers tomorrow night.
NFL
The Lions host the Packers for a 4:25 game today, with the broadcast on 99.3 The Lift. Green Bay has activated running back Josh Jacobs for the game. He’s been sidelined while undergoing an investigation for a domestic violence incident last spring.
The Chiefs visit the Seahawks for the Sunday night game.
Upcoming Local Sports Broadcasts
Tuesday, October 27th
- Volleyball – Houghton at West Iron County – on the Voice of Iron County Sports, 99.1 The Beaver.
- Volleyball – Calumet at Hancock – 6:10 pregame on the Voice of the Bulldogs, Lite 96.3 Houghton’s Breeze.
Wednesday, October 28th
- Volleyball – West Iron County at Jeffers – 6:10 pregame on the Voice of the Jets, 99.3 The Lift.
Thursday, October 29th
- Volleyball – Lake Linden-Hubbell at Dollar Bay-Tamarack City – 6:10 pregame on the Voice of the Lakes, KBear 102.3.
- Volleyball – Forest Park at Bark River-Harris – on the Voice of Iron County Sports, 99.1 The Beaver.
Friday/Saturday – Lake Linden-Hubbell and Calumet in football playoffs – TBA
See our full high school sports broadcast schedules here. See our composite schedule for all local high school sports games on our KeweenawReport.com Community Calendar.
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