West Michigan Conference girls basketball roundup: Dec. 1-2, 2022 (video, photos, details)

Ravenna vs. Holton photos by Scott Robar for CatchMark

West Michigan Conference girls basketball teams took to the court Thursday, Dec. 1, and Friday, Dec. 2.

Here is a roundup of contests played on those night:

FRIDAY, DEC. 2

LUDINGTON 47, FREMONT 16: Host Ludington earned its first West Michigan Conference Lakes Division victory as a new league member, getting off to a strong start with a 15-1 first-quarter scoring advantage.

Ludington leaders:

Olivia Lynn 9 points

Annie Kline 8 points

Elianna Jeruzal 7 points

Karli Mesyar 6 points

Keelyn Laird 6 points

Fremont leader:

Jessica Bennett 7 points

Records:

Ludington 1-1 (1-0 WMC Lakes)

Fremont 0-2 (0-1 WMC Lakes)

Next games:

Benzie Central at Ludington, Tuesday, Dec. 6, 7 p.m.

Fremont at Shelby, Tuesday, Dec. 6, 7 p.m.

MONTAGUE 70, ORCHARD VIEW 21: Every player on Montague’s team scored as the Wildcats opened West Michigan Conference Lakes Division play with a runaway victory over Orchard View at home.

Montague leaders:

Kendall Osborne 20 points, 5 rebounds, 5 assists

Haylee Schwarz 11 points, 6 rebounds

Emma Peterson 10 points

Orchard View leaders:

Hikari Katsuzawa 5 points

Cambrie Hardy 5 points

Records:

Montague 2-0 (1-0 WMC Lakes)

Orchard View 0-2 (0-1 WMC Lakes)

Next games:

Montague at Spring Lake, Tuesday, Dec. 6, 7 p.m.

Orchard View at Wyoming Tri-unity Christian, Tuesday, Dec. 6, 7 p.m.

Highlights and reaction from Montague’s 70-21 win over Orchard View in a West Michigan Conference Lakes Division girls basketball game last night. Thanks to Cal VanSingel for the video clips and interviews. pic.twitter.com/KqZAqUnV1e

— CatchMark SportsNet (@CatchMarkSports) December 3, 2022

MANISTEE 59, OAKRIDGE 40: Host Manistee outscored Oakridge 16-7 in the second quarter to build a 30-19 halftime lead, then the Chippewas put it away with a 19-10 fourth-quarter scoring advantage in this West Michigan Conference Lakes Division opener.

Manistee leaders:

Libby McCarthy 24 points

Allison Kelley 12 points, 15 rebounds

Jayna Edmondson 12 points

Oakridge leaders:

Anna Lundquist 18 points, 13 rebounds, 4 blocks

Andrea Romero-Serrano 8 points, 7 rebounds

Kaelinn Jozsa 7 points

Records:

Manistee 2-1 (1-0 WMC Lakes)

Oakridge 0-1 (0-1 WMC Lakes)

Next games:

Frankfort at Manistee, Monday, Dec. 5, 7:15 p.m.

Oakridge at Holton, Tuesday, Dec. 6, 7 p.m.

HART 60, SHELBY 16: Visiting Hart used pressure defense to set the tone and jumped out to a 27-4 first-quarter lead in this West Michigan Conference Rivers Division opener.

Hart leaders:

Addi Hovey 18 points, 10 rebounds

Abby Hicks 14 points, 6 rebounds

Mariana VanAgtmael 11 points, 7 assists, 6 rebounds, 5 steals

Aspen Boutell 9 points, 5 assists, 5 steals

Shelby leaders:

Kendall Zaverl 6 points, 9 rebounds

Terri Woodbury 6 rebounds

Biloxi Lee 5 rebounds, 2 assists

Records:

Hart 2-0 (1-0 WMC Rivers)

Shelby 1-1 (0-1 WMC Rivers)

Next games:

Muskegon Heights Academy at Hart, Thursday, Dec. 8, 7 p.m.

Fremont at Shelby, Tuesday, Dec. 6, 7 p.m.

RAVENNA 43, HOLTON 38: Host Ravenna rallied past Holton in the fourth quarter after trailing 28-24 through three in this hard-fought West Michigan Conference Rivers Division opener.

Ravenna leaders:

Emma Gillard 14 points

Alexis McMahon 9 points

Teghan Sterken 8 points

Alivia Gilbert 6 points

Holton leaders:

Layla Cannady 14 points

Abby Fowler 9 points, 8 steals

Aubrey Goyings 8 points, 7 rebounds

Records:

Ravenna 2-0 (1-0 WMC Rivers)

Holton 1-1 (0-1 WMC Rivers)

Next games:

Shelby at Ravenna, Thursday, Dec. 8, 7 p.m.

Oakridge at Holton, Tuesday, Dec. 6, 7 p.m.

Ravenna’s girls basketball team is off to a 2-0 start under new coach Luke Houseman after a 43-38 home win over Holton Friday. Thanks to Scott Robar for the video highlights and reaction. pic.twitter.com/HxaWKTGzw8

— CatchMark SportsNet (@CatchMarkSports) December 5, 2022

MASON COUNTY CENTRAL 59, NORTH MUSKEGON 26: Visiting Mason County Central used balance to pull away from North Muskegon in a West Michigan Conference Rivers Division opener for both teams.

MCC leaders:

Evangeline Hradel 11 points

Jessica Peterson 9 points

Gracie Weinert 9 points

Mallory Miller 9 points

North Muskegon leaders:

Grace Philpot 7 points

Emma Buchmiller 6 points

Kaylee Martin 5 points, 5 assists, 3 steals

Francine Vinson 3 blocks

Records:

Mason County Central 2-0 (1-0 WMC Rivers)

North Muskegon 0-2 (0-1 WMC Rivers)

Next games:

Mason County Central at Holton, Thursday, Dec. 8, 7 p.m.

Muskegon Heights Academy at North Muskegon, Tuesday, Dec. 6, 7 p.m.

THURSDAY, DEC. 1

MUSKEGON CATHOLIC CENTRAL 42, HESPERIA 25: It was a five-point game at the half, but host Muskegon Catholic Central pulled away with a big second half.

MCC leaders:

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Hesperia:

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