Michigan High School Basketball - Escanaba nips Calumet
February 9, 2024: Calumet, MI 49913 Escanaba Eskymos (Escanaba, MI) backers were pleased Friday as they saw their basketball squad hold off the host Calumet Copper Kings (Calumet, MI), 50-49 in a non-league bout.
With the victory, Escanaba upgrades its record to 10-7 on the campaign. The Eskymos travel to Gladstone (Gladstone, MI) to play the Braves in a Great Northern U.P. bout on Monday, February 12. The Braves come into the bout with a record of 9-6. Gladstone lost 59-53 in their recent league bout against Menominee (Menominee, MI)
Next up, the Copper Kings play the Houghton Gremlins (Houghton, MI) in a Western Peninsula bout, on Monday, February 12. Calumet will attempt to upgrade on its 9-8 season record. The Gremlins come into the bout with a 12-5 record after their 43-40 league win over Hancock (Hancock, MI).