Senior Connor Barter scored Lowell’s goal on the power play. Sophomore Thomas Hassett and freshman Matt Asselin assisted on Barter’s goal.

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With their 60-40 victory over Manistee on Friday, Ludington clinched an outright Lakes 8 Conference title under first-year coach Matt Millstauh. While it’s a second straight league title for the Orioles, this is Millstauh’s first as a head coach.

They surprised their opponents. They surprised their fans a bit, too. Heck, they even surprised themselves.

Microsoft plans to unveil its next-generation three-dimensional experience sometime this year, and two Billings high school graduates left their mark on the project. The HoloLens uses three microprocessors and a series of mirrors to project holograms into its user’s eye.

On Sunday Feb. 12, the Kansas Unified Sports Bocce Metro Tournament was held at Wheatridge Middle School. The event was hosted by the local Special Olympics team and Unified Blazers Team.

Maryland’s Brionna Jones center shoots over Wisconsin’s Avyanna Young left during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday Feb. 15 2017 in College Park Md Shatori Walker-Kimbrough scored 22 points to lead second-ranked Maryland to an 89-40 win over Wisconsin in a Big Ten women’s basketball game in College Park, Maryland Wednesday night. “Personally, I think I could’ve guarded him a lot better”, Law said.

With both squads desperately needing a victory as the final two weeks of Tri-Valley play approach, Estacada was the team that jumped ahead early and never looked back. With swarming defense and the ability to score off live-ball turnovers, the Rangers defeated Crook County 53-37 on Wednesday, Feb. 8 at Estacada High School.

The Blue Dragon women’s aggressive and turnover-inducing defense has been the focal point of No.

The Pikes Peak Area Council of Governments has ousted another employee – the organization’s second high-ranking official to get the ax in recent months. Transportation Director Craig Casper’s last day was Feb. 9, also the last day that Rob MacDonald served as the council’s executive director.

… the road — including the short trip to Chapel Hill on March 4 to play the Tar Heels again. Steve has written about sports for newspapers since graduating from Illinois State University in 1989. He has covered the ACC, SEC and NFL, as well as the SC …

The Rockingham Middle School girls basketball team clinched its fifth consecutive Southeastern Athletic Conference championship Thursday afternoon by defeating Spring Hill. Allyiah Swiney’s 20 points nearly doubled Spring Hill’s total in the Lady Rocket’s 39-11 victory.

The U.S. Soccer Federation said Friday the Americans will play Russia on April 6 at Frisco, Texas, and three days later at Houston, the first meetings since the Americans won by a combined 15-0 in a pair of exhibitions three years ago. Click below for the top news from around the Bay Area and beyond.

LSU head coach Paul Mainieri assists members of the LSU tarp crew as they pull the tarp to cover the infield as rain impacts the stadium, Friday, February 17, 2017, ahead of LSU Baseball’s season opener at Alex Box Stadium, Skip Bertman Field in Baton Rouge, La. LSU head coach Paul Mainieri assists members of the LSU tarp crew as they pull the tarp to cover the infield as rain impacts the stadium, Friday, February 17, 2017, ahead of LSU Baseball’s season opener at Alex Box Stadium, Skip Bertman Field in Baton Rouge, La.

The Latest on a criminal case against a Michigan sports doctor who is charged with sexual assault : The woman’s testimony Friday came during a hearing to determine if there’s enough evidence to warrant trying Dr. Larry Nassar on sexual assault charges. The woman says Nassar sexually abused her from age 6 until age 12 at his home in Holt.

Dr. Gilley joined Mango Medical in Waimea and will take on new patients beginning this Monday. He is board certified in podiatry, foot and ankle surgery.

Why Loberg was selected: On her senior night Feb. 10, Loberg scored 26 points and grabbed 17 rebounds, helping Geneva secure an Upstate Eight River title with a win over St. Charles East. Grace Loberg has done just about everything on the court in Geneva’s gym.

Why Loberg was selected: On her senior night Feb. 10, Loberg scored 26 points and grabbed 17 rebounds, helping Geneva secure an Upstate Eight River title with a win over St. Charles East. Grace Loberg has done just about everything on the court in Geneva’s gym.

California’s Kristine Anigwe can’t stop Stanford’s Alanna Smith from scoring in 4th quarter of Stanford’s 72-66 win during PAC 12 women’s basketball game at Haas Pavilion in Berkeley, Calif., on Thursday, February 16, 2017. less California’s Kristine Anigwe can’t stop Stanford’s Alanna Smith from scoring in 4th quarter of Stanford’s 72-66 win during PAC 12 women’s basketball game at Haas Pavilion in Berkeley, Calif., on Thursday, … more Stanford’s Briana Roberson celebrates a Cardinal basket late in 4th quarter of 72-66 win over California during PAC 12 women’s basketball game at Haas Pavilion in Berkeley, Calif., on Thursday, February 16, 2017.

Normally, the Jefferson City Jays make a point to stick around to support their teammates at the state wrestling tournament. “We’re pretty sick right now,” Jays coach Phil Cagle said.

The Blair Oaks coach had a smile from ear to ear Thursday after the Falcons advanced all five wrestlers past the first day of the Class 1 state wrestling championships at Mizzou Arena. Two wrestlers won their first-round matches, while the other three redeemed their first-round defeats with wins in the first round of wrestlebacks top make the top 12 in their respective weight classes.

The Eugene Lady Eagles had a balanced scoring attack Thursday night in a 68-36 win against the Chamois Lady Pirates in Show-Me Conference action. Eugene had 10 players score in the win, including three in double figures.

… in enrollment and the athletic department,” Gibson said. “We have been talking for the past 11 years about what sports would be right to add and baseball has always been on the table.” Things got serious about six years ago. It became clear that it …

Stanford’s Karlie Samuelson, right, shoots against California’s Jaelyn Brown during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Feb. 16, 2017, in Berkeley, Calif. Stanford’s Karlie Samuelson, right, shoots against California’s Jaelyn Brown during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Feb. 16, 2017, in Berkeley, Calif.

Mississippi QB Chad Kelly has NFL scouting combine invite rescinded Chad Kelly was dismissed from Clemson in 2014 and later pleaded guilty to disorderly conduct. Check out this story on ldnews.com: http://usat.ly/2lngdlu Mississippi Rebels quarterback Chad Kelly walks on the field before the game against the Mississippi State Bulldogs at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium.

An informal gathering at the American Honda Race Shop in Torrance, CA revealed some big road-racing news today. With Honda Racing Senior Manager Mike Snyder, MotoAmerica ‘s Wayne Rainey, team owner Danny Walker, and 2015 Superstock 1000 champion Jake Gagne on hand, the announcement was made that Honda will field an entry in the MotoAmerica Superbike class for the 2017 racing season.

The Toyota Research Institute is bringing the Prius Challenge to Sonoma Raceway for the third iteration of its ongoing Onramp series, an innovation event designed to engage the startup and tech community. This year’s event, to be held on March 3, will be hosted by Toyota Research Institute and will feature a team competition where participants optimize their driving based on data and simulation from a connected Toyota Prius.

The meet gets under way at 10 a.m. and should last until about 4 p.m. Sonoma finished second to Petaluma – by a single point – in the regular season, and if the Dragons win the meet, they’ll be co-champions with the Trojans. The top three finishers in each weight class Saturday will advance to the North Coast Section meet in Hayward next weekend.

COLLEGE PARK, Md. — Maryland opens its 2017 campaign at the Clearwater Tournament at Spectrum Field, spring training home of the Philadelphia Phillies, in Clearwater, Fla.

Greenwood School District 50 has announced the retirement of Jean Powell, Director of the Early Childhood Center. Powell has served as the Director of the Early Childhood Center since 2007.

Wrightstown student manager gets chance to play Sheila Cohen played in her first game for the Wrightstown girls basketball team on Tuesday night. Check out this story on greenbaypressgazette.com: http://gbpg.net/2ljb8u5 Wrightstown High School senior Sheila Cohen got her time to shine during a girls basketball game against Waupaca on Feb. 14, 2017.

The UC Santa Barbara golf team finished with a 12-under par 852 to win the PRO Compression Invitational at The Farms Golf Club in Rancho Santa Fe on Tuesday. The tournament win was the Gauchos’ second of the year.

Madison McNamee struck out seven of the 10 batters she faced and Alyssa Richter went 2-4 with two RBIs and a solo homer on Tuesday as SBCC routed L.A. Mission 7-1 in its softball opener at Pershing Park. The Vaqueros jumped out to a 4-0 first-inning lead on singles by Sydney Townes, Monica Salas and Sloane Greeley and two errors that brought in three runs.

Ella Hendricks scored three of her six goals in the fourth period, lifting Cate to a 12-9 victory over visiting Chadwick in a CIF-Southern Section Division 7 girls water polo first-round playoff game on Tuesday. Hendricks gave Cate a 9-8 lead at 6:33 of the fourth period, but Chadwick answered a minute later when Ruby Wheeler scored her sixth goal of the game to tie it.

… after winning Best In Show at the 141st Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show. “Everything,” Bradley told USA TODAY Sports as photographers clicked and snapped away to capture images of Boyles and Rumor on a dais. “The standard of the German shepherd …

A tremendous defensive effort by Santa Barbara High’s girls water polo team enable the Dons to win a CIF-Southern Section Division 1 wild-card game and advance to the main draw. The Dons put the clamps on visiting Huntington Beach and beat the Oilers 4-2 in a physical encounter on Tuesday.

Pleasant Grove clashes with Bullard at 8 p.m. at Hallsville’s Bobcat Gym in a Class 4A area game, and Atlanta faces undefeated and third-ranked Tatum in another 4A tilt at 7 at East Texas Baptist University in Marshall, Texas.

Pam Shockley-Zalabak, chancellor of the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs for 15 years, will retire on February 15, 2017. UCCS Chancellor Pam Shockley-Zalabak in a UCCS graduation at Broadmoor World Arena on Friday, December 18, 2015.

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