Lake Linden-Hubbell improved to 10-0 with a 44-25 win over North Central on Saturday, Oct. 31, advancing to the eight-player Division 2 regional final.

The Lakes will host unbeaten Gaylord St. Mary on Saturday, Nov. 7. The Snowbirds also improved to 10-0 after defeating St. Ignace 55-6 on Friday, according to Keweenaw Report.

Brady Axford gained 194 yards on 30 carries and scored twice for Lake Linden-Hubbell. He completed three of five passes for 70 yards and another touchdown.

Blake Lebo contributed 108 rushing yards and two touchdowns. His three completions on five attempts produced 38 yards and a touchdown. Josh Daavettila caught both of the Lakes’ touchdown passes, Keweenaw Report reported.

Lake Linden-Hubbell led 38-19 at halftime.

The Lakes entered the postseason atop the Upper Peninsula Sportswriters and Sportscasters Association’s eight-player poll, according to WLUC’s final regular-season poll report.

Calumet’s season ends at Traverse City St. Francis

Calumet finished 6-4 after losing 35-14 at Traverse City St. Francis on Saturday.

The Copper Kings lost the ball on each of their three first-half possessions—twice on fumbles and once on an interception. St. Francis scored after both fumbles, Keweenaw Report reported.

Tyler Halonen accounted for Calumet’s touchdowns with a 13-yard run and a 42-yard pass to Keith Koivisto.

Marquette eliminated by Cadillac

Marquette lost 31-19 at Cadillac on Friday, Oct. 30, ending its season at 6-4, according to its recorded results.

The Sentinels entered the playoffs ranked No. 3 in the UPSSA 11-player poll.

More U.P. playoff results

Keweenaw Report also reported these opening-round results:

  • Negaunee 34, Shepherd 26: The Miners advanced Friday and will face Kingsford for the Division 5 district championship. The teams occupy the same district in the MHSAA bracket.
  • Pickford 40, Mio 12: Friday’s victory sent the Panthers to the eight-player Division 1 regional final.
  • Ishpeming 36, Rudyard 14: The Hematites won Friday and will face Pickford for the regional title.
  • Menominee 48, Lakeview 0: The Maroons won Saturday and will host Manistee in the Division 7 district final, according to Menominee’s results and schedule.
  • Bark River-Harris 59, L’Anse 30: Friday’s Division 8 loss ended the Purple Hornets’ season.