GIRLS Tigers Romp, Packers Edged, Lions Stung, Devils Downed Ottawa Hills 36 Fremont 33 The Packers traveled to Grand Rapids Ottawa Hills Friday night and returned home with a disappointing loss. The Packers led for most of the game but were not able to close out the win in the end. Fremont led 7-6 after one quarter, 17-10 at halftime, and 26-22 at the end of the third. Their largest lead came at 24-12 in the third quarter, however turnovers and back to back made three pointers by the Bengals changed the momentum. Ottawa Hills took their first lead of the game midway through the fourth quarter and held on down the stretch for the win. Coach Zerlaut: “It was a very disappointing loss. We struggled to convert around the basket for much of the night and only made 8 of 23 free throw attempts. It was an extremely physical game, and we did not handle it as well as I hoped that we would. As much as we struggled in the physical aspects of the game, it was our mental miscues that proved to be the biggest difference between pulling out a win tonight and suffering a tough loss.” The Packers were led offensively by Lily VandenBerg with 11 points, Khaila Noordyk with 9, and Mia Clemence with 8. Fremont (0-1, 1-3) continues their lengthy road run with a Tuesday matchup with Oakridge. Central Montcalm 38 Newaygo 21 The Lions were up by 1 after the 1st but got outscored by 11 in the 2nd quarter and the Hornets kept that double digit lead pretty much until the final few minutes of the game. Coach Thomasma: “"Name of the game is to put the ball in the hoop and right now we are having too many empty possessions to beat a good basketball team like Central Montcalm. It's not from a lack of effort but we need to get better on the offensive side of the ball. The girls are working hard and gaining experience and we will just keep putting the time in." Barbara Toth had 10 points, 7 rebounds and 3 steals to lead the Lions. Grace Painter finished with 5 points and 6 rebounds. Newaygo (1-1, 1-2) returns to action Monday when they host Big Rapids Crossroads Grant 73 Central Montcalm 40 The Tigers simply ran away from the Hornets building a 39-19 lead by intermission and continuing to build the lead in the second half. Coach Delamater: “You wouldn't guess it by the score, but we didn't play a great game. We had too many turnovers, we didn't box out particularly well, and our defensive rotation was terrible.” Julie Ashbaugh continues to be a dominant force on the court in this young season as she dropped 30 on the Hornets while peeling 9 boards off the glass. Jocee Pleuneaslo reached double figures knocking down an even dozen Thursday Mason County Central 47 Holton 29 The Red Devils dropped their 3rd in a row falling to undefeated MCC in a conference matchup. Coach Jordan: “MCC is a solid team with great size and length and they can shoot, they shot the ball at a very efficient rate tonight, hitting 7 3's on the night. We had a hard time keeping up with them, but unlike on Tuesday when I felt my girls packed it in half way thru the 4th.. we battled all game and am very happy from an effort standpoint.. we were just out matched tonight. But the message to the team was effort effort effort.. we just couldn’t hit many shots. If we can duplicate the effort for the rest of the year I think we will end up just fine.. now we just have to be consistent. We also took way better care of the ball tonight which was another point of emphasis. I wouldn't be happy with many double digit loses but this one I can live with, Layla Cannady was the leading scorer for the Devs scoring an even dozen while Ryann Robins added 5. Holton (0-2, 1-3) will visit an old rival in a new conference as they head up Maple Island Rd to take on Hesperia on Tuesday. BOYS Lions, Tigers Win Big, Devs and Pack Fall Short Newaygo 56 Central Montcalm 33 The Lions got out to a 20 to 8 lead at the end of the first quarter and carried it to their first victory with good defense and timely scoring. Newaygo was led by Bryce Decker with 26 points and 14 rebounds followed by Josiah Long putting in 16 points and grabbing 6 rebounds. Caris Nelson dished out 9 assists in the Lion win. Newaygo (1-0, 1-2) travels to Orchard View Monday. Grant 84 Lakeview 35 The Tigers opened conference play with a convincing win over the Wildcats. Lucas Swanson had a hot hand on the night dropping 34 on the ‘Cats. 11 players got into the scorebook for the hosts including Zak Barnhart who knocked down 9 and Gage Cronk and Chase Geerswho each hit forn 8. Coach Schuitema: "The players worked hard and took care of the details. Obviously, Lucas got hot and the players got the ball to him and that helped with the final score." Grant (1-0, 1-1) will travel to Holton Tuesday to face the Red Devils. Fruitport Calvary 67 Holton 40 The Red Devils hung close for the first half but could not gain ground on the Eagles who ran away in the final frame to secure the win. Coach Swanson: “Calvary played a good game tonight. We were in touch late in the third quarter when Brodrick Fialek fouled out. From there it was a really tough task. Brant and Fialek played strong for us in the loss and we got good minutes from Gavin Wheeler and a host of others. Bradley Richards and Quinn Swanson played well for the Eagles. Carter Brant led the Devs in scoring, knocking down 19 points while Brodrick Fialek reached double figures with 11 and Gavin Wheeler hit for 8. Richards finished with a game high 28 points and Swanson added 16. Holton (0-0, 0-2) continues their pre conference play Tuesday when they host Grant. Ludington 70 Fremont Jordon McDonald hit for 27 but the Orioles opened up a close game in the second half and took the conference win. Fremont (0-1, 1-1) will host Big Rapids Tuesday.
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