CHASSELL — What a difference two weeks make in the world of Calumet boys basketball. In late January, the Copper Kings fell to the Chassell Panthers, 66-48. Fast forward to Tuesday, and the boys in blue stopped the Panthers in their tracks by earning a 42-36 win on the road in the Ed ...
HOUGHTON — Houghton High School is better known for its hockey than its football, but that didn’t stop 2025 GLIAC Coach of the Year Dan Mettlach from taking a look at a player close to home and bringing him into the fold. Houghton senior Brayden Goudge will be joining the Michigan Tech ...
HOUGHTON — Monday night's match up between the Houghton Gremlins girls basketball ball team and the Calumet Copper Kings was the tale of two halves. While the Copper Kings (4-10) won the first half, 36-24, the Gremlins nearly tripled their score in the second half, and won, 68-50. They ...
CALUMET — After a big first quarter, the Dollar Bay-Tamarack City Blue Bolts boys basketball team held off a four-quarter push by the Calumet Copper Kings to emerge from the Calumet High School gym with a 41-32 win. The Copper Kings outscored the Blue Bolts 17-8 in the fourth, but it was ...
PAINESDALE — The Jeffers Jets girls basketball team put together a win over the West Iron Wykons Monday at the Jeffers High School gym, 61-45. Senior Mia Nordstrom paced the Jets with 19 points. Senior Lainey Asiala added 14 of her own. Sophomore Isabelle Rajala was the third Jets player in double figures with 11.
HERMANSVILLE — Things are shaping up for another successful tournament, as the entry deadline approaches for the 87th Gold Medal Classic independent basketball tournament. The 2026 edition of the historic 10-day tournament will be held March 12-22 at the Frank Rodman Community Club in Hermansville. The entry deadline is March 6, with three of the adult class's already at maximum capacity, according to tournament director Bryan Maule. Class A, B and the Woman's Division, all double elimination format, have eight teams entered. The Junior High Boys and Girls divisions are ...
