UNDATED (WHTC-AM/FM) – District semifinal action is on tap tonight in the MHSAA boys basketball tournament. Catch the West Ottawa versus Grandville game from Hudsonville at 5:40 PM with Greg Chandler on 1450 WHTC and the New 99.7 FM, with the winner to face either host Hudsonville or Jenison in Friday’s final. The doubleheader from Covenant Christian, with Saugatuck taking on NorthPointe Christian in the first game, followed by Black River against the host Mustangs, can be heard with Gary Stevens at 5:10 PM on the Lakeshore’s 92.7 The Van. At Hamilton, Holland Christian meets Allendale and Fennville goes up against Unity Christian. Finally, Calvary clashes with The Potter’s House Christian at Tri-unity Christian.
Hamilton advanced to a state girls basketball tournament regional final at Hopkins tomorrow evening versus Edwardsburg by downing Niles last night, 52-27.
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Brad Marchand’s goal 34 seconds into overtime lifted the Boston Bruins past the visiting Red Wings last night, 6-5. Detroit hosts the Vegas Golden Knights at Little Caesars Arena tomorrow evening, with broadcast time at 7:10 PM on 1450 WHTC and the New 99.7 FM.
Jonathan Toews scored just nine seconds into overtime to give the Blackhawks a 2-1 triumph over the visiting Colorado Avalanche last night. Chicago is home to the Carolina Hurricanes at the United Center tomorrow evening.
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Spring training action yesterday saw the Tigers fall to the New York Yankees, 7-2; the Cubs prevail over the LA Dodgers, 9-5; and the White Sox defeat the Milwaukee Brewers, 6-4. Today, the Tigers take on the Toronto Blue Jays in Lakeland, with coverage from Dan Dickerson and Jim Price from Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium at 1 PM on 1450 WHTC and the New 99.7 FM, and the White Sox go up against the Cincinnati Reds in Arizona. Cactus League play tonight has the Cubs versus the Cleveland Indians.
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NBA play this evening finds the Detroit Pistons home to the Toronto Raptors at Little Caesars Arena and the Chicago Bulls entertaining the Memphis Grizzlies at the United Center.
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KJ McDaniels led a balanced attack with 22 points as the Drive defeated the 87ers in Delaware last night, 121-112. Grand Rapids takes on the Swarm in Greensboro on Saturday evening.
