Monday Hoops: Cloud, Lions Snap Skids

Streak Ends For Lion Boys
 
Girls
 
White Cloud 35 North Muskegon 17
 White Cloud shook off their 3 game losing streak and captured a road win with a strong performance over the Norse.
Coach Wilk:” Our last game seemed very out of character for us, and I was glad to see our girls came out tonight with more aggression and a sense of urgency. We started off the 1st quarter with a 10 to 2 lead, and then we went into halftime up 23-8. 
“I was very pleased that all of our players stepped up and did their job to help get a team win tonight. Everyone got out onto the floor which is always a good thing. Gaby Reeve led us tonight offensively with 16 points, and Jaden Gomez finished with 10 points. Gaby Reeve and Brooke Ringler led us in rebounds tonight, and Gomez and Kiara Edwards had quite a few steals to lead us defensively. Some of our other players showed a lot of growth tonight, and we need them to continue to improve over the next couple of games. Our record improves to 5-3, and we host Grant on Friday.”

Newaygo 47 Big Rapids Crossroads 19
The Lions snapped a 5 game skid with a decisive win over the Cougars. Jumping out to a 17-2 lead after 1 the hosts went to the locker room at halftime holding a 19 point advantage and cruised to the non conference win.
Coach Thomasma: “"Great win for the team tonight.  I thought we did a good job of applying some pressure on defense and we moved the ball well offensively against their zone defense to get some open shots. The girls came out with some good energy and it showed."
Grace Painter led the Lions with 13 points, 5 rebounds and 3 steals.  Kija Westbrook had 10 points, 6 rebounds and 6 steals.
Newaygo (1-3, 2-6) is back in action Tuesday when West Michigan Christian arrives for a 7pm game. 
 
Boys

Shelby 46 Newaygo 40
The Tigers went up  16-10  after the first quarter and the 6 point advantage proved to be the difference in the game as the Lions saw their 4 game win streak come to an end.  
In Newaygo’s second lowest offensive output of the season Bryce Decker hit for 11 points and Logan Klomp fired in 10. Grant Harkness led the team off the glass pulling down 7 boards.
Newaygo (3-0, 5-4) return to conference play Friday when they host Morley Stanwood (1-3, 3-4).

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