Jake Boss

3 weeks ago | 9and10news.com | Jake Boss |Jim LeHocky |Jim Lehocky

SAULT STE. MARIE- Lake Superior State University is making sure their Men’s Basketball coach sticks around for many years. On Wednesday, the athletic department announced they extended Steve Hettinga’s contract through 2035. The contract solidifies his place as the longest-tenured coach in program history. Hettinga spoke with 9&10 about the extension:“With this extension, it allows me to finish a Laker which is something I am proud of being.

3 weeks ago | 9and10news.com | Jake Boss |David Lyden

SAULT STE. MARIE- Lake Superior State basketball coach Steve Hettinga will be sticking around the Soo for the next decade. The school announced Wednesday that they’ve signed him to a ten-year deal through 2035. Hettinga is the longest tenured and winningest coach in program history. He guided the Lakers to the Elite 8 of the Division 2 NCAA Tournament, the first in program history. He’s also captured six GLIAC championships during his time with the Lakers so far.

1 month ago | 9and10news.com | Jim LeHocky |Jim Lehocky |Jake Boss

LAKE SUPERIOR STATE- The Lake Superior State men’s basketball team continues to make serious noise in the NCAA Division 2 tournament. Despite losing to Northern Michigan University by 16 points in the GLIAC Championship game, the Lakers found a way to put that loss behind them and play some of their best basketball in the tournament. They’ve not advanced to the Elite 8 for the first time in program history. Coach Steve Hettinga is in his 18th season as head coach and has his guys ready.

1 month ago | 9and10news.com | Jake Boss |Jim LeHocky |Jim Lehocky

ST IGNACE- Top ranked in Division 4 St. Ignace hosted Indian River Inland Lakes Wednesday. The Saints controlled this one early and would go on to get the win 80-39 and advance to play Ewen-Trout Creek next Tuesday at Gladstone. Inland Lakes finishes the year 21-5.

1 month ago | 9and10news.com | Jake Boss |Jim LeHocky |Jim Lehocky

SAULT STE. MARIE- 21-2 Pickford played Brimley for the third time this year in Regionals Tuesday and got the win 72-50. They advance to play Harbor Springs Harbor Light Christian for the regional title on Thursday.