The final week of the regular season brought everything you want heading into districts, statement wins, season-defining moments, and teams proving they’re ready for March. Conference titles were locked up, underdogs delivered surprises, and clutch plays swung momentum when it mattered most. With the postseason just days away, these last few games weren’t just tune-ups, they revealed who’s peaking, who’s battle-tested, and who might be the team nobody wants to see in a win-or-go-home bracket.
Fremont 58, Manistee 36
Fremont delivered a championship-caliber performance Tuesday night, defeating Manistee 58-36 to clinch a share of the conference title and secure the program’s third straight championship.
It wasn’t a perfect shooting night — far from it. The Packers struggled from beyond the arc, going just 4-of-32 from three-point range and 22-of-80 overall. But what didn’t waver was their defensive intensity.
Fremont set the tone immediately, opening the game on a 14-0 run and holding Manistee scoreless until the 17-0 mark. That early defensive pressure dictated the pace and forced the Mariners onto their heels. By halftime, the Packers had built a commanding 27-12 lead.
In the third quarter, Fremont continued to separate itself, extending the advantage to 44-24 heading into the final frame. Even when shots weren’t falling, the Packers’ relentless full-court pressure created turnovers, limited second-chance opportunities, and generated transition looks. Their ability to defend, rotate, rebound and communicate carried them through one of their toughest offensive nights of the season.
The victory not only locked up a share of the conference crown, but also highlighted what has defined Fremont’s run of dominance — a defense that travels and a team-first mentality. Over the past three seasons, the Packers are now 35-1 in conference play, a remarkable stretch that underscores the consistency of the program.
With postseason play approaching, Fremont showed it doesn’t need a hot shooting night to win big — just effort, discipline, and defensive pressure.
Hart dominated on the road with a 58-35 victory over Holton. The Pirates controlled the tempo early and never let up, using balanced scoring to secure the win and continue strong conference play.
Top Scorers:
Natalie Rosema – 12 points
Rilynn Porter – 10 points
Reese Smith – 10 points
North Muskegon 35, Ravenna 30
North Muskegon upset Ravenna 35-30 in its final WMC-Rivers game. After a slow first half, Ravenna took a six-point lead into the fourth quarter. The Norse responded with a dominant 17-6 run in the final period to secure the victory, showing resilience and belief down the stretch.
Top Scorers:
Delaney Young – 12 points
Maddie Friesner – 12 points
Oakridge 42, Montague 35
Oakridge snapped its WMC-Lakes losing streak with a 42-35 win over Montague on senior night. The Eagles led 9-6 after the first quarter and steadily built their advantage, entering the fourth quarter up 29-19. Montague made a late push, but Oakridge held on to close out the win with strong effort across all 32 minutes.
Top Scorers:
Cambria Guenthardt (Oakridge) – 16 points
Gentry Knop (Montague) – 13 points
Marguerite O’Connell (Montague) – 12 points
Mason County Central 43, Hesperia 32
Mason County Central ended a six-game losing streak with a 43-32 victory over Hesperia. The Spartans built a 17-9 lead after the first quarter and carried a 24-12 advantage into halftime. They maintained control through the second half to secure the conference win.
