High School Football - Calumet @ Houghton - 10/02/26

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Good evening, everyone, and welcome to Alumni Field in beautiful Houghton, Michigan.

Tonight, the Calumet Copper Kings are visiting from about 15 miles up north, coming here to take on the Houghton Gremlins in a week six MHSAA matchup.

Jake Kahn did welcome you back here to Alumni Field.

Two weeks ago, we came here to see the Houghton Gremlins take on the Ishmeng Westwood Patriots.

Gremlins fell in that match by a final score of 36 to 23.

currently sitting at one and four this season looking to keep their playoff hopes alive in a very competitive division five.

Meanwhile, the Calumet Copper Kings in the last two weeks have dropped their first and second games of the year to fantastic squads in Menomedy and Kingsford in that order, but still sitting at a three and two record.

A bit of an uncomfortable spot for the moment for the Copper Kings as they look to get back on the right foot and continue their push towards the Division 6 playoffs.

Looking forward to a close game for both teams here today.

These teams have actually already faced off this season in Week 1.

The Gremlins traveled up to Calumet and took on the Copper Kings at Agassi Field.

Calumet won that game by a score of 14-7.

But the Gremlins able to hang with a very solid Calumet roster in that match and we'll have to see if they can replicate that feat and possibly

go for an upset victory here against the Copper Kings today.

Coach's interviews coming up in just a moment here on our Houghton Building Supply pre-game show.

We're gonna have coach Josh Franti first, then coach Eli Loma for the Houghton Gremlins coming up right after that, and we'll head to those after some messages for our sponsors here on the Uper.

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Pre-game show on WMPL, our first Superior Service Coaches interview with Calumet Copper Kings head coach Josh Franti.

Coach, thanks again for your time.

Yep, no problem.

Alright, so to start, last week we were here, we were able to watch the game.

It was a 19-37 loss against the Kingsford Flivers.

Were there any particular aspects of the game on either side of the ball that you think you need sharpening up for coming up into this week's game against Houghton?

Yeah, I mean, it was pretty clear, right?

We got to work on our pass coverage.

I thought our run defense played really, really well, told our quarterback to what we did.

It is a tall task, and I thought the guys up front did a good job.

And our guys on the back end did good, too, through the game, but just a couple of breakdowns here and there.

And we worked on it this week, and hopefully it's set to go.

And you mentioned the passing game in particular on the defensive side of the ball, but players like Trent Anderson, Sawyer,

All had double digit tackles last week.

They were very solid on that defensive line, like you mentioned, and in the linebacking position.

But what are some other players that you're hoping are able to step up and make a larger impact in the last few weeks of your regular season here?

You know, you're always looking to especially defensively.

It just says as a unit rate Those guys on the back end have been putting in a lot of work and doing a good job for us all year and ray a couple of breakdowns here There doesn't necessarily mean that they're they're the weak link But they've been working hard on it but guys like Andrew Eskwa or Andrew Gentula and Owen Peterson have been there all year and working hard and there's other guys That are rotating and like Brendan Locas and we got we got a good crew of guys back there that have been been working hard this week

and shifting back

over to the offensive side of the ball.

It was mostly Tyler Hallenin on the offensive side.

He had about 160 rushing yards, a touchdown on the ground, a passing touchdown as well, and no turnovers for him in last week's game.

So are you expecting to keep the offense largely running through Hallenin or trying to shift more back into the running back position against the Grand Ones this week?

Yeah, you know, it kind of depends on what they want to take away, right?

We got a bunch of good backs back there and you got to make a decision on who you want to try and shut down.

And if they want a key on the quarterback, that should open some lanes for some other guys.

But Tyler does a great job reading defenses and understanding our offense and what we want to do.

So I imagine he's a tough one to stop to.

He's a hardworking kid that understands the game and it showed.

Last Friday night, obviously we didn't get the win, but I thought he played really well back there, kind of controlling the offense.

And finally, you've already played the Houghton Gremlins this season.

You beat them 7-14 right here in Calumet.

But this week, you're heading back down to Houghton.

You're going to be playing at Alumni Field.

What are you expecting from Coach Loma as they've had a bit more time to get the rest of the team settled in in his first year as head coach?

Yeah, you can see their offense is

is explosive.

They like to throw the ball around and they got some good athletes that you got to shut down and I expect them to play hard, right?

It's a rivalry game and it's one of those games that the kids look forward to every year so we know they're going to be ready to go and it should be a great battle.

All right.

Copper Kings head coach Josh Franti.

Thank you so much for your time.

Good luck this week against the Gremlins.

Appreciate it.

Thank you.

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Welcome back everybody pregame show continuing here on WMPL for our second superior service coaches interview I'm joined here by Houghton gremlins head coach Eli Loma coach.

Thank you so much for your time and my pleasure All right, so to start off last week you went up against Menominee you headed down to the maroon So the 45 to 16 loss for you guys Obviously, they're a fantastic roster and that was a really big test for your gremlins team So what did you see the out of your players that you liked in that game and what are you hoping you can?

try to improve going into this next matchup.

Well, yeah, you said, uh, they're a good team.

They would have a 15 or no, 19 or 20 game win streak, something like that.

So obviously they're, they're good.

Um, but the positives are it's positive and a negative.

We were in the red zone three times and we didn't come up with points.

If we can put the ball in the end zone, that changes that game.

quite a bit.

So we got to get the ball in the end zone is what that comes down to.

All right.

And just taking a look around the locker room.

Obviously, this is your first season as the head coach for the Gremlins.

You're coming off of a couple of rough seasons in recent memory trying to get back to your winning ways here.

Looking around the locker room, have there been any players that have impressed you either as players breaking out this season or that have stepped up in more of a leadership role that you're hoping can carry on through the rest of the season?

And if they're not a senior potentially in the future seasons after this?

Oh, yeah, there's been a couple of seniors that came out to play who didn't play last year in Michael Salina and Mason Joelle.

And the one thing that those two are great at is playing really hard.

And I've also seen some great leadership out of a group of juniors that is just really impressive.

So Dan Suh, Keaton Roberts, Chad Halonen, Everett Madison, like that's just to name four on the line.

Those guys have really stepped up.

Those guys are leaders, either vocal leaders or their leaders with action.

And the action is always they're going hard.

So I've been really impressed with all of those.

And this is a bit of a rare occurrence for you.

You're actually playing a team that you've already faced this season.

You've played against the Copper Kings week one up at Agassi Field.

You kept pretty close with Calumet in that one.

It was a seven to 14 final score.

Looking at this from with a few more weeks under your belt this season, obviously coach Franti in a similar situation.

What are you aware of that you need to do better to

keep close and win this game against the Copper Kings.

And if you're are you expecting any pivots from Coach Franti and changes of game plan that you need to be ready for?

Oh, I'm definitely expecting difference, pivot from them.

I'm sure that they're going to have something up their sleeve that we haven't prepared for.

And then we're going to have to call 10 out, say, hey, we got to regroup.

And when they do this, we got to do that.

Well, there's some things that

We are going to be able to do different too.

That first week, while I was happy with our offense, what we can do, we weren't able to put in, do it like I'd like to do it.

We're more dynamic now.

We can move the ball.

I mean, we moved the ball against Menominee.

It's just we weren't able to put it in.

I think we'll be able to move the ball a little bit with some of the different things we do.

But I think that they're going to be able to move the ball too.

They're going to come out different than they were that first week.

It's going to be quite a bit different.

I think the thing that won't be different from either team is the effort and that little bit of needle that both

sets of kids brought that game.

There was a lot of hitting and there will be a lot more on Friday.

Sounds like it should be a pretty exciting match.

Houghton Gremlins head coach Eli Loma.

Thank you so much for your time.

Good luck in this match up this

week.

Thank you.

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Welcome back everybody.

Pre-game show continuing here on WNPL and it's time for our featured players of the game brought to you by Q&A Automotive starting first with the visiting Calumet Copper Kings.

This offense, we've come to know it pretty well over the past few weeks of the season.

They are a very rush-reliant team and a large bulk of that rushing yard, rushing yardage, excuse me, comes from their quarterback number 16 Tyler Halonen.

He recorded about 160 yards in last week's game, had a rushing touchdown to his name, a passing touchdown as well.

I believe it was Andrew Johnsella who made that catch against the Kingsford Flivers, part of the offensive push continuing for that Copper Kings team, but...

He is going to need to stand out and make a big impact today along with his partners in the backfield.

The players I want to highlight today are number 36 Trent Anderson and number 22 Sawyer Berg, who's slowly but surely been further introduced into the Copper King offense over the past few weeks.

He wasn't.

getting a ton of carries I don't believe he got any carries at all in the game we covered against the Gawney a few weeks ago but in the past couple weeks he's been appearing on the stat sheet getting a few carries for the Copper Kings so we'll see if Coach Franti wants to continue trying to implement him into the Copper Kings offense and if they have a fourth running back in that backfield ready to take some bolt carries and gain a bunch of yards for this team having another fresh pair of legs back there ready to help in what would then be a five player rushing attack would be a pretty dangerous

situation for anybody facing off against Calumet in the rest of the season.

Switching over to the Gremlins, the player I want to highlight here is number 14, the senior quarterback Brodie Donnelly.

Last week against Kingsford, we saw the Calumet pass defense was really the...

the unit on the team that gave up the most yards on the defensive side.

It's a big reason why the Kingsford Flivers got to that 37-point margin by the end of the game, despite them also being a pretty run-reliant team in most situations.

Their quarterback had a fantastic game last week.

I believe he had multiple passing touchdowns.

So, if the Copper Kings are not able to shore up their defensive backfield and try to prevent the Gremlins from airing out, which we did see the Gremlins do quite a bit a couple weeks ago against the Westwood Patriots,

Then all of a sudden the gremlins may be able to try to push themselves into this game that on paper doesn't seem like it should be a very competitive matchup But the gremlins are used to playing as the underdog and with a proper game plan They can absolutely keep themselves in this one on the defensive side of the ball Daniel saw and the rest of this defensive line is going to need to do everything in their power to slow down that copper king rushing attack We've seen some make some big impact plays over the past couple weeks.

We know the rest of the line has it in them

And we heard Coach Eli Loma talking about the leadership qualities that he's seeing build from a lot of the juniors on this line for the Houghton gremlins.

They played both offensive and defensive line most of the time here in Houghton.

So if those players can have a big impact today, they can slow down the rushing attack, especially if they can contain Tyler Halonen.

That gets rid of a lot of the options available to the Copper Kings on the offensive side of the ball.

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everybody pregame show continuing here on WMPL The Houghton high school band has taken the field ready to greet the Gremlins as they approach from their locker room getting ready for this big week six matchup

facing off against the three and two Calumet Copper Kings, Calumet looking to continue their winning tradition over the past few years, looking to secure a playoff spot once again this year.

In a bit of murky water after back-to-back losses, but the quality of team they lost to in Menominee and Kingsford, the number one and number two teams in the UP, according to the most recent UPSSA rankings, is by no means a indication of the quality of this roster.

They are going to put up a big fight against the Hometown Gremlins tonight.

Gremlins are one and four.

There's technically still a route for them to qualify for the Division 5 playoffs, but at this point it would essentially require them to win out against teams like Calumet and the Galani Miners in a couple of weeks.

So a tall task ahead for the Gremlins to keep their postseason hopes alive.

But a very exciting match getting ready to get going here.

The Copper Kings have taken to their sidelines and we're expecting the Houghton gremlins to take the field here at any moment at alumni field in Houghton.

I also do have a post game result for you all.

Michigan Tech volleyball wrapped up their game earlier today on mix 93 sweeping the Lake Superior State Lakers by a final score of three to nothing.

and that will bring the Huskies volleyball record to eight and seven overall, four and three in the GLIAC conference that ties them for fourth overall in the conference with the Parkside Rangers.

Ferris State and Grand Valley State are undefeated while Saginaw Valley State is sitting at five and one.

So nice work there by the Huskies volleyball team, a big win for them at home.

They're playing it tomorrow night as well against the Purdue Northwest pride.

Pre-game show will be 11-15 right here on WMPL.

Additionally, I do want to mention that the Michigan Tech football team currently ranked number 20 in the AFCA division two coaches poll is going to be heading down to Chicago to take on the Roosevelt Lakers.

There are now three Lakers teams in the GLIAC in some of these sports.

So a pretty crazy matchup that you have to worry about might be seeing three different Lakers teams in sports like basketball, volleyball, and soccer.

But the Roosevelt Lakers.

Despite only coming up to Division 2, I believe three years ago, are currently 4-0, including a win against the FCS team, Chicago State, right there in town with them.

So the Lakers looking like they're shaping up and getting used to Division 2 scheduling quickly after finishing near the bottom of the rankings within the GLIAC in their first couple of years in the conference.

maybe a big game ahead for the Michigan Tech Huskies, their lone loss this season to the currently ranked number 10 Emporia State Hornets, who I don't really think were on anybody's radar pre-season, but they've come out, I believe they beat a ranked team in all three of their first weeks.

So the Huskies, that looked like a tough loss on paper if you were just looking at pre-season rankings, but...

It turns out that Hornets team down in Kansas is quite good.

So keep them on your radar.

Additionally, in about 12 minutes time here, the Michigan Tech hockey team is going to be dropping the puck at the Mac for their home opener and season opener against the Minnesota Golden Govers.

So if you want to hear Dirk Hembroff call that game over on mix 93, you can do that in the next few minutes here.

But the Gremlins ban still getting ready.

I don't believe the team has quite left the locker room yet.

Maybe running a little bit behind schedule here, but taking a look at the rankings for both teams right now.

I mentioned it earlier, but I can pull it up real quick to make sure that we have accurate results for where these teams are standing in the midst of their divisions.

Currently, the Calumet Copper Kings, with their 3-2 record, averaging 33.4 playoff points, are ranked tied for 15th in Division 5 in the MHSAA standing.

Remember, the top 32 teams in each division qualify for the playoffs.

So the Copper Kings have some room to work there, as now the Hoping Drums will take the field.

excited and we should have our national anthem in pre-game here beginning any moment.

repositioning to midfield to begin the national anthem.

That'll be starting in just a moment here.

And a very big matchup for both of these teams, Copper Kings.

If they're able to win out, would finish with a seven and two overall record, that would allow them a likely home playoff game in the division six postseason.

Gremlins essentially need to win out to qualify for a postseason spot.

So quite a bit riding on this game for both of these teams.

and again we saw them match up in week one the gremlins kept it to seven points 14 to 7 the final score there and the big key in this game for the gremlins can they slow down the copper kings rushing attack that will be the big thing to keep your eye on on offense we've seen them

Show a good bit of variety in their play calling.

We've seen Michael Salima get quite a few carries for them.

Brodie Donnelly's run out of back field a few times.

But I think more than any other local team that we've seen here on MIX 93 or on the

U-Burk.

The Gremlins seem like they're quite a bit more willing to air out the ball.

So we'll see if that continues

in these next few

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that the color guard begins to leave the field and the two teams here at alumni field have nothing to do but stare each other down getting ready for a close game between two teams who both need a win big time here in these next few weeks during an earlier break

The coin toss took place at midfield.

The Calumet Copper Kings won the toss and elected to defer, so the Gremlins will start by receiving the opening kickoff.

Meanwhile, the Houghton Gremlins selected the choice to play from west to east here at Alumni Field.

Looks like they'll be trying to avoid a sunset probably expected in around the second quarter being in the eyes of the offense.

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12 minutes are on the clock.

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First quarter coming up next.

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Welcome back everybody kickoff in today's game brought to you by Kirkage furniture of Houghton They've been locally owned for 113 years and they feature brand-name furniture Appliances and floor coverings players for both teams are out on the field and the kickoff comes with the Copper Kings Allen and kicks it off and it's recovered by number 14 for the Houghton gremlins That's Brody Donnelly the cornerback who will keep running up field and he'd be brought down finally by the Copper Kings return team and around the 44 yard line of the gremlins Nice field position to start this game for Houghton

And

number 14, Brodie Donnelly, the quarterback of this roster.

We'll have to see how much he gets to air it out today against this Copper Kings defense.

We know how well the front seven's been playing.

Able will contain the Kingsford Flitters run game for the most part last week.

One of the best rushing attacks in all of UP football.

And it's gonna be Brodie Donnelly with four receivers out wide.

Michael Salina, the running back behind him.

Donnelly in the shotgun.

Takes the snap, hands it off to Selena who go up the middle and be brought down for a gain of about a yard.

Only three players on the defensive line for the Copper Kings in that defensive formation regardless.

Able to quickly tackle the running back as he gets back to the line of scrimmage.

Second down and nine coming up.

Ball at the Houghton 46.

Coach Eli Loma picked up his first career win as head coach a few weeks ago against Lance.

54 to 6, the final score in that one.

Same formation, Donnelly takes the snap and he will hand it off to Selena again.

Selena has a bit more room to the outside this time.

He'll gain about six, third down and short coming up and he crosses into Calumet territory.

It'll be third down and three looking to get to the 45 for a fresh

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Donnelly shotgun takes a snap

Hands it off once again.

Selena cuts to his left again and breaks three.

He'll get the first down and a bit more.

He'll be forced out of bounds around the Copper King 40 yard line.

Nice pick up there for the Houghton Gremlins.

Three running plays start the game.

Oh, there's a hold behind the line of scrimmage and it's going against the Gremlins.

It'll be third down backing that play up 10 yards.

Fans in the stands hadn't noticed it either.

It's going to be third in about 13 yards.

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Third down three receivers out to Donnelly's right Donnelly in the shotgun takes the snap and All that ball is stopped in the backfield that may have been punched out waiting for a ruling from the officials Calumet sideline signaling it's their ball and they do recover the fumble The ball got punched out by a Copper King defensive lineman Believe it's number 62 Liam DeVobe in with the punch out

And a turnover early here for the Copper Kings.

They'll start well within Houghton territory after that holding call on third down.

And the Gremlins don't even get the chance to punt.

Copper Kings start at the Gremlin 39.

I believe it was a Donnelly keeper after faking a handoff to Selena and he got the ball punched out by one of the defensive line.

Tyler Hallinan now in shotgun.

He's got number 36 Trent Anderson lined up behind him.

Hallinan takes the snap.

Hands off Trent, Trent with the head of steam.

Oh!

Howlin' and pulled it back at the last moment, and he was brought down in the backfield for a loss of a couple yards.

Nice heads-up play there by the defensive

line.

Got number 62, Abbott Alcock with the tackle for loss there.

Second down at 12.

Three receivers out wide, now Anderson still in the backfield, Tyler Hallinan in shotgun.

Takes the snap, rolling to his left, pitches it out, it's Keith Coyvisto in the backfield who cuts up field, and he'll be brought down after gaining about four yards past the original first down marker, but third and long still coming up for the Copper Kings.

Nice work there by the Gremlin defense.

Read the pitch play well, Keith Coyvisto tapping in for Trent Anderson on that second down play.

And it's gonna be third down and nine coming up ball at the Kremlin 38 yard line trying to get to the 29 Snap breaks for the Copper Kings Keith Boivisto remains in it running back Receivers lined up close to the line on the right hand side Halon and shotgun takes the snap rolls out to his right and he'll keep it be brought down the backfield

Chad Hallinan with a big tackle for loss and two tackles for loss in the backfield for the Copper Kings Fourth and long coming up And I would expect the Copper Kings are going to elect to punt here

Special teams unit

looks like they're coming on for Calumet And it will be Tyler Hallinan number 16, I'm expecting to punt here for the Copper Kings

Both teams trading three and outs to open this game.

Gremlins a holding call stopped them after Selena broke free would have had a first down.

It's number three, Sam Roth in the backfield to return the punt.

Allen takes the snap, kicked his off cleanly and that ball is going to bounce back towards the end zone and the Gremlins will let it roll back and it will be a touchback to begin their second drive of the game.

Gremlin's

defense was put in a tough spot and that situation had to start on their own 39 yard line.

And they weren't able to successfully stifle the Copper King rushing attack.

Nice work there by the line.

Again, Chad Howlin' it with a big tackle for loss on that third down.

And the second drive begins now for the Houghton Gremlin's Brodie Donnelly and Shotgun.

Three receivers out wide.

Selena behind him in the backfield.

Takes a screen pass and Brodie Donnelly is going to keep this ball right off the middle.

He'll gain a few yards before being brought down in a pile of players in the defensive line.

Trent Anderson involved in the tackle.

And it will be second down and six coming up.

Ball now at the Gremlin 24.

Gremlins assessing what they need to do next neither team has picked up a first down trading three and outs to open this game Well, not quite a three and out for the Gremlins.

It was a fumble actually in the backfield Donnelly in the shotgun takes the snap and hands it off to Selena who's immediately met behind the defensive line and brought down number 62 for the Copper Kings Liam Duboby and once again making an impact there Looks like Selena

Just barely got back to short of the line of scrimmage Third down and six and a half coming up for the gremlins Bottle breaks Brody Donnelly three receipt for receivers out wide Selena in the backfield Donnelly rolls back looking right looking to pass

Brody Donnelly being forced to a sideline, airs it up, and that ball is deflected in complete.

Keith Coyvisto with a big pass break up.

Fans calling for a pass interference flag.

They're not going to get it.

Fourth down coming up for the Gremlins and backed up far into their own territory, likely going to have to punt here.

It'll be fourth down and seven.

Ball in between the 23 and 24 yard line for the Gremlins.

And it looks like they will elect to punt.

It's number 29 for the Copper Kings.

That's Tanner Hendrickson back to return.

Snap is good.

Kick is off cleanly.

It's Emery de Rocher with the punt.

And that ball will bounce it about the Copper King 45 and take a friendly bounce for the Gremlins.

That ball's still rolling back.

And the Copper King goes back to recover it and quickly tackled at the 22 yard line.

So a net punt of, what is that, about 56 yards for the Houghton Gremlins there after a very friendly bounce.

Nice work by the Special Teams unit.

And the Copper Kings will retake the field with 5.53 to go in this first quarter.

Still scoreless here at Alumni Field.

Tyler Hallen.

A receiver out on each side.

One of his running backs behind him.

Takes the snap, hands it off, up the middle and brought down for a tackle for loss once again.

Trent Anderson met in the backfield and brought down by number 68 for the Gremlins, Mason Joyle.

And so far, both teams defensive lines making big impact plays.

Multiple tackles for loss on both sides.

And the Gremlins at least for the moment seem to have the answer to the Copper Kings rushing attack.

Second down at 11 coming up, ball to Gremlins, or ball to Copper King, 39 yard line.

Allen it.

takes the snap, and he'll keep himself and be brought down in the backfield by number 74, Everett Madison.

Multiple players getting involved for the Gremlins, all of them making an impact.

And this defensive line looks untouchable right now.

Third down and 14 coming up.

Back-to-back tackles for loss on 1st and 2nd down and the Copper Kings are going to call timeout.

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4 minutes 40 to go in this first quarter.

Still scoreless.

And so far, the Copper Kings and Gremlins have been able to stifle each other's rushing attacks.

Both teams defensive lines already recording multiple tackles for loss.

Brodie Donnelly fumbled on the first drive of the game for the Gremlins.

Set the Copper Kings up in great field position.

But the Gremlin defense showed up and forced the three and out.

Gremlins go three and out once again, and now a third down and 14 coming up for the Copper Kings on their second try.

Four receivers out for Tyler Halonen.

Halonen takes the snap, steps back, rolling right, looking to throw.

Tyler Halonen, pressure comes.

Halonen tries to escape pocket, he's dropped down!

A third straight tackle for loss.

78 and 74, that's Bryson Nettle and Everett Madison combining for the sack on Halonen.

Fourth at a mile coming up for the Copper Kings, they're gonna have to punt.

What a day for defensive football here at Alumni Field.

Halonen back to punt, takes the snap, kick is off cleanly and Sam Roth was gonna

Let this one bounce near the boundary marker and the gremlins will start their drive right at their own 40 yard line.

Neither team has recorded a first down yet in this game.

Over eight minutes in.

We are still scoreless.

And that Calumet front seven living up to their hype.

Gremlins doing everything they've had to so far and more to slow down the Copper Kings offense And it's gonna be four receivers out wide two on each side Brody Donnelly in the shotgun Selena to his right Donnelly takes the snap hands it off to Michael Selena he'll be met at the defensive line again and stopped after a gain of two Second down and eight coming

up

Ball

at the Gremlin 42 325 to go in the first quarter.

The Copper Kings have negative total yards.

Gremlins are probably pretty close.

The defense is showing up for both teams in a massive way.

Two receivers to Donnelly's right in the shotgun.

Donnelly takes the snap.

He's gonna run out to his left and he'll be met and brought down near the line of scrimmage once again.

Number 29 for the Copper Kings, that's Tanner Hendrickson.

And

Donnelly will be stopped at the line of scrimmage third down and eight coming up.

What a start for the Houghton Gremlins on defense.

Copperkins doing their part trying to stop the offense.

We'll see how long this scoreless tie holds.

Three receivers out.

Donnelly shotgun takes the snap and he's gonna hand it off to Selena.

Selena breaks the tackle, cuts up field.

Michael Selena will have enough for the first down.

Michael Selena crosses midfield.

Oh, is there a flag on the other side of the field?

No, it doesn't look like it play is good Selena crosses midfield and moves the chains for the first time for either team today Ten minutes

into the game

Four receivers out wide once again

Donnelly shotgun Selena lined up to his right Donnelly takes the snap fakes the handoff to Selena cuts up the middle and he'll gain about four yards Sawyer Bergen in on the tackle for the Copper King second down and eight coming up And still

The defense continues holding strong.

We haven't seen a pass attempt from the Gremlins yet in this game.

Tyler Hallen had a pass play on third down but wasn't able to get the ball off.

He was sacked in the backfield.

Donnelly shotgun takes the snap.

Flag on the play early.

Donnelly rolls out to his right.

He'll be out of bounds around the line of scrimmage.

Let's see what this penalty is.

It was right as the ball was snapped, so I would expect either a full start or off sides.

It was on that far opposite side of the field, so I can't tell you for sure which team committed the penalty.

And I believe it's going to be off sides on the offense.

Or sorry, full start on the offense, and that will back the Gremlins up five yards, second down and 13 coming up.

Donnelly in shock and once again, three receivers now lined up to his right.

Selena, a couple yards further behind in the backfield.

Donnelly takes the snap, pitches it out.

That's Sam Roth who gets to the outside and he'll gain a few yards, get back to around the original first down marker with third and long on the horizon for the Gremlins with 40 seconds to go in this first quarter.

And it will be third and nine.

He didn't get out of bounds, the clock is stopped.

And this week the week one matchup between these two teams 14 to 7 was the final score Quite a bit lower scoring than we've seen otherwise this season And now we can begin to understand why Third at long Donnelly shotgun Take the snap rolls out to his right looking to throw Donnelly over the middle of the field that ball is high and incomplete

Intended target was number 13, Isaac Neva.

And it will be fourth and nine just barely inside Copper King territory.

Gremlins will likely punt in this situation.

35 seconds to go in the first quarter.

And the punting unit does take the field.

I believe it's number 11, Emory DeRosher.

Out there a shea out there to punt for the gremlins And it's number 29 Hendrickson in the backfield to return the punt for the copper King's kick is off cleanly It's a good kick once again Hendrickson's gonna let it bounce and that ball is gonna be piled out of the round the 15 yard line Gremlins bounced on that like they saw a copper King touch the ball waiting for an official ruling from the officials Black ball and it is copper King ball

Sam Roth saw an opportunity to jump on that ball.

One of the nearby return team players for Calumet had a brush up against him, but Hendrickson able to dive on the ball and prevent catastrophe.

Calumet retains possession with 25 seconds to go in the first quarter.

Ball is at the Calumet 15.

Another very good punt.

Halliman, in shotgun, Keith Coyvisto lined up behind him, three receivers out wide.

Halliman, takes the snap, rolls out to his left, keeps it himself.

Tyler Halliman cuts back a field.

Tyler Halliman breaks free.

Out to the 30, the 40, and he's loose.

Tyler Halliman, last man finally brings him down after crossing midfield.

Alex Abert able to save the touchdown run.

It would have been an 85-yard touchdown.

for Ty Halonen.

And the first true explosive play of the game for either team comes from the Copper Kings.

It'll be a game of 42 yards.

15 seconds left on the clock and it's taking down.

That will take us to the end of the first quarter.

We are still scoreless here in Houghton.

Copper Kings just had their first big play of the game though.

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And we remain at 0-0 after 12 minutes of play.

Copper Kings just crossed into Houghton Kremlin territory after a 42-yard run from Tyler Halonen.

Let's see what they can do with this newfound momentum.

Halonen, shotgun.

Anderson behind him in the backfield, takes the snap, hands it off to Trent Anderson, who will be tackled after gaining about five yards.

Just full head of steam there for Anderson just kept running straightforward at full speed as long as he could Finally a gremlin defensive lineman able to get their legs or hands around his legs and bring him down second down at five coming up Now at the gremlin 39

Allen and then Shotgun, Keith Coyvisto now behind to take the snap.

And it's pass out to Keith Coyvisto who cuts up field.

Keith Coyvisto has room, brings free, 20, 15, 10, five, touchdown, Calumet Copper Kings.

From 39 yards out.

And finally one of these teams able to get on the board.

Six nothing, Calumet pending the extra point.

And a passing touchdown there for Tyler Halonen.

Extra point coming up.

It's going to be number 12.

That's Oscar Locas in to kick the PAT.

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Welcome back everybody, 11-15 to go in the second quarter.

Calumet Copper Kings, first on the scoreboard here.

A 39 yard touchdown pass from Tyler Halonen to his running back number 25, Keith Coy-Visto.

And that is the first score of the game.

The third drive of the game for the Copper Kings.

Halonen gets ready to kick it off.

And it's a squid kick to the left hand side.

Brodie Donnelly recovers, he spins around to the defender and he'll be brought down.

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Gremlins.

Able to start moving a bit more on offense.

We haven't seen much in the passing game from them yet.

Only one attempt for Brodie Donnelly.

Now when the shotgun steps back looking to pass, Donnelly rolls out to his left.

Donnelly cuts up field and a flag on the play behind the cornerback.

Donnelly, he's forced out of bounds near the first down marker.

But this is likely a hold on the gremlins.

I think this one's coming back.

And it will be.

just that the nine yard rush it raced and it will be first in 20 instead for the gremlins at their own 30 yard line copper king's bench a little bit more lively now after that touchdown play tyler howlin and broke off a 42 yard run just before it so those two plays combining for 81 yards

Donnelly in shotgun, three receivers to his right, they're running back Michael Salina behind him.

Donnelly takes the snap, bubble screen out to his left, and that's number seven for the Gremlins, Alex Abert, who will make the catch and be forced out of bounds after gaining about five yards.

Second down and 14 coming up, made it up to the 36 yard line.

Gremlins looking to get back to midfield for a first down.

Nice skating there on the screen pass to the weaker side Hey, they're able to get up field cleanly there for a gain of a few yards trying to get a third and manageable here Donnelly shotgun takes the snap And he's gonna pull it back and keep it himself cuts up field he'll gain a yard or two before being brought down Number 56 for the Copper Kings Dylan Hurkis in on the tackle third and long coming up for Houghton

It'll officially be a third down and 13 again of a single yard.

Ball in between the 37 and 38 yard line.

Again, Gremlins need to get to midfield.

10 minutes 20 left in the first half.

Copper Kings lead 7-0.

Brody Donnelly in shotgun three receivers out to his right Selena behind him in the in the backfield Donnelly steps back looking to throw airs it out deep looking for a bear and that ball is dropped Alex a bear had his man beat No hands in on the play But a bear couldn't slow down in time and get his hands on the ball fourth down of 13 coming up for the gremlins

Ball was slightly under thrown by Donnelly.

Abair had to slow down, but his stoppage, when he noticed where the ball was coming in, actually shook the defensive back off of him for a moment.

It's gonna be number 13, Isaac Neva on the punt.

I believe it's Coy Visto in the backfield for the return.

Another solid kick for the Gremlins.

That ball's gonna land around the Copper King 35 and take another friendly bounce for the Gremlins and stop at just about the 30 yard line.

Copper Kings will start once again decently far back in their own territory with 9.51 to go in this second

quarter.

First and 10 for Calumet ball is spotted right at the 30-yard line.

Ty Hallinan in shotgun Trent Anderson lined up behind them a receiver out to each side.

Hallinan takes the snap he'll take the handoff to Anderson and he'll cut up to the left himself and Tyler Hallinan is gonna gain about seven yards before being brought down by one of the Gremlin linebackers.

Number

56 for the Gremlins.

Or excuse me, 58 price and nettle in on the tackle.

And it

will be listed

as a gain of nine yards.

So, Hallen stretching out at the bottom of that pile.

Ball at the Houghton 39 yard line.

Anderson gonna be in the backfield once again for Ty Hallen and Keith Coyfisto also lined up near

The tackle box.

Allen takes the snap looking to throw once again.

It's out to Coy Vesto who makes the catch, cuts around to the defender, and he's brought down but not before getting the first down.

Number nine, Terry Nolan in on the play assisting on the tackle.

First and 10 coming up for the Copper Kings at their own 42 yard line.

See

what coach Franti has cooking up now.

They've seen some momentum out of his offense.

Halinon in the shotgun.

Keith Coifisto lined up behind it.

Halinon.

takes the snap, runs out to his left, Koyvisto follows, looking for the pitch.

Hallinan

will keep it himself,

cuts up field once again, and Ty Hallinan shakes off multiple tackles, Juki around another, and he'll finally be brought down after a gain of about 17.

Able to easily get past midfield, and it will be spotted at the Gremlin 39 yard line.

Another big gain for Tyler Hallinan.

And the timeout called by the Gremlins.

8 minutes 21 to go on this second quarter.

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Got a third quarter here, hoping Gremlins try to slow down the Calumet Copper Kings.

Currently, Calumet in front, 7-0.

The first couple drives.

Nothing on offense for either team.

A fumble on third and long for the Gremlins start of this game.

Copper Kings went three and out.

Gremlins went three and out.

Copper Kings went three and out.

And then finally a touchdown.

by the Copper Kings on their third drive of the game.

Tyler Howlin and then Shotgun.

Takes the snap himself.

He's going to run to his right.

Cuts back up the middle.

Tyler Howlin invades the tackle.

Howlin and finally brought down.

And he'll gain about eight yards on that play.

Tackled by number 20, Kailol and Keddo.

A couple weeks ago, he had that electric.

Kick return touchdown against the Westwood Patriots.

I believe that tied the game up at 14 each when he did make that incredible kick return.

He probably ran 170 yards on that return with the zigzag he did around the field.

I think I said it reminded me of Dante Hall when I watched it.

Halonen in the backfield Trent Anderson behind it.

Boy, there's no motions behind the line.

Allen will take the snap and hands off to Anderson.

Trent Anderson breaks up the middle using that speed to get inside the 20-yard line.

And for the first time, this game in offense is inside the opposing team's red zone.

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And it'll all be spotted at the Gremlin 19-yard line.

A nice game there for Trent Anderson.

He's had a lot of speed out of the backfield.

Just quickly getting up to full speed as soon as he takes the ball.

Just trying to punch through the defensive line before anybody can get a hand on him and there it finally works.

About seven minutes to go in the second quarter.

Copper Kings looking to take a two-square lead.

Howlin' and shotgun Keith Coyvisto behind him.

Takes the snap rolls out to his left.

Coyvisto follows for the pitch and he will pitch out to Coyvisto.

Coyvisto gets around to the fender and he'll be brought down after getting a first down now inside the 10.

for the Copper Kings.

We'll see the spot here may have been tackled just before getting the first down actually.

I thought he'd gotten to about the 7 yard line but looks like he stepped out of bounds and around somewhere in between the 9 and 10 second down in inches coming

up.

Second down at the gremlin ten yard line allen and shotgun Takes the snap hands it off the Trent Anderson Anderson will get up the middle and he will clearly have the first down Stopped around the five yard line first and goal coming up for the copper King's The copper King offense has found its rhythm

These runs that were getting stifled in the backfield on their first couple possessions All now breaking off for a few yards just chipping away at the gremlin defense This is just what Calumet does folks Every once in a while they'll break one loose on you Halin it shotgun takes the snap and he'll hand it off

to Trent Anderson, Anderson up the middle, and he'll be just barely held out of the end zone.

Second down and goal at the one coming up.

When Trent Anderson gets going and has that full head of steam, taking multiple defenders to slow him down and keep him out of the end zone.

Five minutes, 20 to go in the first half.

Copper King's knocking on the

door.

Fans getting loud in the student section here at Alumni Field.

Hallinan, shotgun, Anderson behind him.

Oh, ball is over Hallinan's head.

Tyler Hallinan rolls back, we'll get a pass.

Emergency pass, it's caught for a touchdown.

It's number 20 for the Copper Kings, Andrew Juntala.

On the emergency pass from Tyler Hallinan.

And disaster turns into a miracle for the Calumet Copper Kings, 13-nothing Calumet.

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Kick is up and it is good.

14-0 Calumet Copper Kings.

Gremlins have five minutes to respond.

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Back everybody.

Crafty worked there by Tyler Howlinen.

Snap was about a foot over his head on that second down and goal.

The two yard line had to run about ten yards behind where he was originally set up just to pick up the ball that went over his head.

And after all the commotion, a bunch of Gremlin defenders closing in on him, Howlinen aired it out to a wide open Andrew Juntala in the end zone.

making 14-nothing Copper Kings.

Swim kick bounces off a Gremlin defender and that's going to be clearly recovered by the Copper Kings.

And it's number 16, Tyler Halinan.

The ball bounced off a Houghton Gremlin on the front line of the hands team.

Bounced behind the kickoff lineup.

for Calumet.

And the kicker, Halonen, who had just sent the onside, able to waltz right over and pick it up.

Copper Kings will get a free possession off of that play.

And with 4.52 to go, Calumet all of a sudden firmly in the driver's seat.

Halonen, shotgun.

Boy, this go behind him.

Tyler Howanen takes the snap and he'll keep it himself this time cutting up the field Tyler Howanen breaks free gets around the defender Tyler Howanen sending himself down the end zone one man to beat can he get there?

He's forced out of bounds at the five yard line and a late hit gonna be called here as Howanen is down on the running track around alumni field Pushed out of bounds by Kail all and Kato Another defender in the vicinity hit him after he was out of bounds

And Halonen, able to stay on his feet, not just face plant on the sideline there, eventually rolling over on the sideline, looks like he's okay.

But two Gremlin defenders in the area, both thinking they're the last man who can make a play on

it.

And the second, I'm not entirely sure who it was.

Got there just a second or so late.

Halonen was already clearly out of bounds, this penalty's gonna go against the Gremlins.

and half the distance to the goal will make it first in goal with about two and a half yards to go.

Four minutes thirty-nine left in the second quarter.

An onside kick recovery and a massive run by Tyler Hallonen.

Will make the Copper Kings hunt for a three possession lead.

Hallonen, shotgun, play this behind him.

Allen takes the snap rolls out to his right.

He's going to keep it himself once again and he'll be brought down by a crew of Gremlin defensive linemen and linebackers.

Number 58 for the Gremlins.

Bryson Nettle once again involved in the play.

We'll see the official spot here and there's a player down on the field for the Gremlins.

Not entirely sure who it is.

The Gremlins defensive unit out there.

Checking in on their teammate.

Still not entirely sure who the player is.

We're hoping he's okay.

Gremlin coaching staff and one of the athletic trainers out there And the rest of the Gremlin defense is now out of the sidelines giving the training staff some space here

I believe it's the athletic trainer Maria Normand out there, assisting the injured Gremlin.

And the player's going to get up now.

And it looks like it's something on his right leg.

I believe it's number 68, Mason Schoil.

The Copper Kings will retake the field.

And

it is number 68, Joel.

We're gonna hope he's okay.

We'll try to update you on his condition, but being helped off the field, there'll be second and goal for the Copper Kings at the one yard line.

Halonen, under center, three running backs behind

it.

Halonen takes the snap, hands it off to Keith Coyvisto.

Coyvisto to the left, to the outside.

Can he get to the end zone?

Yes, he can.

Touchdown, Copper Kings.

One of three running backs in on the play was Coyvisto Anderson and Sawyer Berg.

Coyvisto gets the carry and make it 20-0 Calumet.

Extra point coming Oscar Locas had a big game as a running back Against the gawney a few weeks ago.

We haven't seen him much on offense since but still out there kicking extra points for the copper kinks kick is up and it is With so it's good.

I thought it was wide left from my initial perspective, but it seems he's okay And there's a flag on the play.

I believe a gremlin was just shoved to the ground after the play

Number 74 Everett Madison got up later than the rest of the pack and I think that's gonna be a personal foul being called against the Copper Kings if I had to guess.

And it's a penalty against the offense.

I'm not entirely sure what the signal was.

They may have been on sportsman-like conduct, but a 15-yard penalty.

Which I believe will be assessed on the kickoff against the Copper Kings As the Gremlins try to get on the board on offense for the first time this game Again the Copper Kings won the coin toss and chose to defer so they will get the Possession to begin the second half And now with the three possession lead the Gremlins need to scramble for some points before the first half of play is wrapped up 402 to go

21 to nothing Copperkins.

It'll be Tyler Hallen and kicking it off.

Number three, Sam Roth in the backfield getting ready for the return.

And this kickoff from the 25 yard line following the unsportsmanlike conduct

penalty.

Skip kick once again further back behind the gremlins this time It's actually gonna get all the way back to Roth at the 25 yard line Sam Roth cutting around a defender shakes off one trying to shake off a second But has hands around his ways till he brought down at the gremlin 32 yard line Three minutes 55 to go in this second quarter Gremlins need to find something on offense only a single first down for them so far in this game

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Brodie Donnelly shot gun.

Michael Selina behind him.

Three receivers to his right.

Donnelly takes the snap.

Stepping back looking to pass.

Rolls out to his left.

He's going to keep it.

Brodie Donnelly cuts up field.

He'll get out of bounds after gaining about nine yards.

Nice heads up decision there by Brody didn't see anybody open downfield elected to take the free yards here Probably not gonna have time for two possessions on offense regardless, so If you're able to run downfield pick up a few you still have two timeouts left if you're the Kremlin's Coach Loma, I'm sure would be happy to take as much time off the clock as possible To avoid the Copper Kings getting a chance to end the first half with an offensive drive and begin the second half of one as well

Four receivers out two on each side Donnelly and Selena in the backfield Donnelly takes the snap rolls out to his left around one of the offensive linemen that ball is caught and brought in Tiptoe catch for number nine of the gremlins.

That's Kerry Nolan and That will move the chains for the gremlins now in Copper King territory Balls gonna be spotted around the Calumet 45

And it will be first and 10 at the Calumet 46 yard mark.

Three minutes 42 to go.

Clock is stopped after the completion and the

player getting out of bounds.

Passing game starting to come the life now for the Houghton Gremlins.

Three receivers to Donnelly's right.

Selena still in the backfield.

Brodie Donnelly, shotgun.

Takes the snap.

Snap is low.

Screen out.

Two.

Nolan once again, he'll gain about three or four yards before being brought down, tackled in bounds this time.

Clock continues to run about 3.30 to go, second down and eight at the Copper King 34 yard

line.

Brody Donnelly in the shotgun same formation for receiver set Selena in the back view Donnelly takes the snap hands it off to Selena who was met and brought down near the line of scrimmage Number 22 for the Copper Kings that Sawyer Berg in on the tackle 72 Joe

Hallen and also involved

and it will be third down

No gain on that run, so third down and a long seven coming up.

240

to go in the first half.

Donnelly, shotgun.

Takes the snap, hands it off to Sam Ross, who rounded... Oh, Donnelly faked the handoff, pulled it back, and he'll be brought down here the first down marker, but hasn't quite made it.

Looks like Donnelly fell on his back there, but he appears to be all right for the moment.

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game brought to you by Sarah's and dental number 68, Mason Joyle, still on

the sidelines

talking with the training staff.

He's not standing with the rest of the team on the sideline at the moment.

They're still assessing him to make sure he's okay, but he's currently standing up.

And seems to be talking without too much issue too.

The staff for the Houghton Gremlins, so we're going to hope that he's okay.

Three up, we got five seconds.

Donnelly, shotgun for receiver sec.

Fourth down and two.

And a timeout called by the Houghton Gremlins.

One timeout left for them.

A minute 34 to go.

Gremlins trail 21-nothing.

We'll be back to see if they can get the ball into the end zone here on 107-3 of the Uper.

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Welcome back everybody Calumet Copper Kings here at alumni field in Houghton Currently leading 21-0 over the Gremlins Houghton with the ball a minute 34 to go in the first half trying to find pay dirt for the first time this game As the Copper Kings will be receiving the second half kickoff Brody Donnelly Getting to air the ball out a little bit more on this drive than he had previously

And so far the Gremlins have been moving pretty successfully downfield but now a test on fourth and two at the Copper King 38.

Huddle breaks.

Line gets set.

A tighter formation now.

Donnelly and shotgun Michael Salina behind him.

Donnelly takes the snap and he hands it off to Salina who has the first down.

Wait for the official

spot to see exactly

where the drive will continue for the gremlins.

And it will be right at the 35 yard line.

A minute 31 to go.

Clock is ticking.

Gremlins trail by three scores need a touchdown.

One time out left for Koji Lailoma.

Four receiver set once again Donnelly shotgun takes a snap Keeper faked the handoff to Selena Brody Donnelly will be brought down near the boundary marker at about the 27 yard line So another nice gain on the ground the clock continues to tick 55 seconds and counting as Donnelly was tackled in bounds Gremlins need to hurry up

45

seconds to go one time out they need to hurry

40 seconds left to go here.

Three receivers out to Donnelly's right now.

Donnelly in the shot yard.

Takes the snap, steps back looking to pass.

Rolls out to his right.

Donnelly,