UNDATED (WHTC-AM/FM, Mar. 4, 2026) – In state high school boys’ basketball tournament regional semifinal play last night, Holland Christian downed Niles in Otsego, 75-59, while West Ottawa lost to East Kentwood in Caledonia, 71-44. Hear the Holland Christian-Unity Christian contest tomorrow evening at 6:40 PM on WHTC Holland’s Cool FM.
Tonight in the MHSAA girls tournament district semifinals: There is a doubleheader at Zeeland West, with Grand Haven facing Zeeland East and the Dux hosting West Ottawa; Holland Christian meets Wayland Union at South Christian; Hamilton hosts Otsego; and Saugatuck entertains Black River, with coverage at 5:10 PM on The Lakeshore’s 92 7 The Van.
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The GLIAC basketball tournaments begin this evening. In a doubleheader at the Fieldhouse Arena in Allendale, Grand Valley State’s women host Lake Superior State, while the Laker men are home to Wayne State.
In Mid-American Conference hoops action last night, these results:
- Ball State 74, Western Michigan 71 (overtime)
- Akron 77, Central Michigan 64
- Buffalo 72, Eastern Michigan 67
In Horzon League tournament play this evening, Milwaukee is at Detroit Mercy, and Northern Kentucky is at Oakland.
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The Red Wings welcome the Vegas Golden Knights to Little Caesars Arena in Detroit this evening, with coverage from Ken Kal and Paul Woods at 6:45 PM on WHTC Holland’s Cool FM.
Mark Scheifele set up two goals in regulation, and then scored the winner two minutes into overtime, lifting the Winnipeg Jets past the visiting Blackhawks last night, 3-2. Chicago awaits the arrival of the Vancouver Canucks to the United Center on Friday evening.
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Jaylon Tyson scored 22 points as the Cleveland Cavaliers defeated the visiting Pistons last night, 113-109. Detroit clashes with the Spurs in San Antonio tomorrow evening.
Jared McCain came off of the bench to toss in 20 points, leading the visiting Oklahoma City Thunder over the Bulls at the United Center last night, 116-108. Chicago duels with the Suns in Phoenix tomorrow evening.
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The Griffins are home to the Rockford IceHogs at Van Andel Arena in Grand Rapids this evening.
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Curtis Jones lit up Grand Rapids for 40 points, leading the Gold past the visiting Capital City Go-Go last night, 130-121. The two teams have a rematch at Van Andel Arena tomorrow evening.
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In exhibition baseball yesterday, these results:
- Dominican Republic 12, Detroit Tigers 4
- Italy 9, Chicago Cubs 4
- San Diego Padres 4, Chicago White Sox 3
This afternoon, the Cubs take on Milwaukee, while the Tigers split their squad to have another World Baseball Classic tune up with the Dominican Republic in Santo Domingo, and others will face Panama in Lakeland.
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