![]() By Ken DeLaat, N3 Sports Girls Fremont (2-7, 2-13) at Newaygo (9-0, 14-1) Despite the record the Packers have improved a good deal this season. The improvement, however, is not enough to make their chances of stealing a win in Newaygo very likely. The Lion express is hitting on all cylinders led by the triumvirate of local hoops named Long, Goodin and Fisk and it doesn’t show signs of slowing down anytime soon. With 10 straight wins behind them Newaygo would like nothing more than to run the table and head into districts wearing a conference crown. Not saying they can’t be beat but you better bring your best game, hope you’re on the favorable side of most whistles, and can drain a boatload of shots from distance because you won’t get a lot of second chances. Grant (7-2, 9-6) at Tri County (3-6, 6-9) The Vikes have had an odd season. Most of their wins have come against teams that have struggled a bit. They knocked off Holton early on but the Devils were not the team they are today. And then there was the win over Grant on the Tiger home turf. A puzzling loss for the hosts that was influenced by a cavalcade of whistles that did not come from the stands, though I understand there were audible groans. Even though this is a tough venue for visiting teams the Tigers should come home happy if they can play their game. But they need to beware of TC’s ability to slow things down to the point of keeping them hanging around at the end. Morley Stanwood (5-2, 12-3) at White Cloud (3-4,7-9) Coach Wilk has done a nice job with this team. They’ve been inconsistent at times but overall have put together a respectable season and earlier this week posted an impressive win over Tri County, But Morley is good. Really, really good despite not being able to overcome Kent City in their 2 matchups with the Eagles. They might be looking ahead to a possible third go at KC in Districts but likely not looking far enough ahead to stumble here. Lakeview (2-5, 2-13) at Holton (4-3, 10-5) The Red Devils are believing in themselves after 5 straight wins including one over the Wildcats in Lakeview and an impressive showing against Muskegon Catholic Central earlier this week. With back to back games coming soon against Kent City and a strong Fruitport Calvary squad they can use all the confidence builders they can get. And this one they can get. Kent City (7-0, 15-0) at Hesperia (0-7, 2-11) If absolutely everything went the way of the hosts the probability of the Panthers being able to upset the undefeated and state ranked Eagles would still be as slim as an Olympic ice skater. They will give it a go but this is a seriously talented contender for a lengthy tourney run who score more in a half than Hesperia averages per game. Boys Fremont (8-1, 10-5) at Newaygo (2-7, 4-10) The Packers share the top spot in the Gold with Big Rapids and have reeled off 8 wins in their last 9 games including a huge win over their co-leaders. The Lions took apart Chip Hills to halt an 8 game losing skid that began with a loss to the Packers. But thus far everyone has beaten CH since their season opening win over Lakeview. Newaygo/Fremont is always a battle and the Lions haven’t been blown out of many games, they just struggle with putting together 4 strong quarters. Still, the Packers are playing some solid ball these days and the Lions would have to score a bunch of points to keep up with an explosive Fremont offense. Grant (5-4, 7-6) at Tri County (4-5, 7-7) The only team with anything close to a winning record the Vikes have beaten has been the D4 Zion Christian squad. The Tigers handled them at home posting a 20 point win earlier this season. Grant has been a bit erratic at times but this is a good team with a heavy schedule ahead of them including BR, Fremont, West Catholic and Holton. They should be able to repeat their performance against the Vikings but TC is not the easiest place to play and the hosts have nothing to lose. Morley Stanwood (3-4, 7-7) at White Cloud (4-5, 7-8) The Cloud came close to taking down MS in the ‘Hawks home gym earlier in the season. Coach Jones’ team has been a bit inconsistent but have had some good games recently winning 4 of their last 5. The Cloud’s offense needs to be on target and they can’t afford the lapses they’ve been prone to but this would be a sweet one over their longtime rivals and a great way to celebrate senior night. Lakeview (2-5, 3-12) at Holton (6-1, 10-4) The Red Devils lost a heartbreaker at home to fall a game behind Kent City for the conference lead. If the Holton squad can shake off that loss they should cruise here because they can’t afford a letdown with a rematch coming up for a possible share of the title. And I don’t think it’s likely they will have one given the nature of this team. Kent City (7-0,10-4) at Hesperia (0-7, 1-12) The Panthers haven’t won in a couple of months. They’ve improved but it would be a steep uphill climb to win #2 against a surging Eagle squad who now sit alone atop the Silver.
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