Area teams turned in a busy stretch highlighted by several convincing wins, a few defensive battles, and one dramatic one-possession finish. On the girls’ side, multiple teams controlled games with strong defense and balanced scoring, while on the boys’ side, there were standout offensive performances, a couple of comfortable victories, and a hard-fought road win. Overall, it was a weekend that showcased depth, energy, and momentum heading into the next slate of conference games.
BOYS BASKETBALL
North Muskegon 70 vs Shelby 33
North Muskegon caught fire early with seven three-pointers in the first quarter. Shelby’s physical man defense kept things competitive, but NM’s ball movement (22 assists on 25 baskets) sealed the win. Top Scorers:
North Muskegon:
Adam Dugener – 24 pts, 5 ast
Braylen Burrel – 20 pts, 4 ast
Bronson Hurst – 7 pts
Shelby:
Eli Kelley – 12 pts
Leighton Belasco – 10 pts
Ludington 74 vs Montague 41 Montague played one of its strongest halves of the season early, but Ludington’s relentless pressure proved too much in the second half as the Orioles pulled away for a conference win. Top Scorers:
Ludington:
Taj Williams – 22 pts
Kyle Himes Jr. – 12 pts
Steele Stowe – 11 pts, 6 reb
Cameron Gunsell – 10 pts, 9 reb
Montague:
Karter Johnson – 9 pts
Kellen VanSickle – 7 pts
Hesperia 47 vs Holton 46 Hesperia rallied from a double-digit fourth-quarter deficit to stun Holton in a rivalry thriller. After trailing most of the game, the Panthers surged late and took the lead in the final seconds to secure the dramatic victory. Top Scorers:
Hesperia:
Evan Conkle – 14 pts (all 2nd half)
Malaka Sellers – 12 pts
Weston Hasted – 11 pts
Holton:
Keon McMillan – 19 pts
Collin McAllister – 10 pts
Western Michigan Christian 42 vs Orchard View 33
Western Michigan Christian battled through illness and a slow start to earn a road victory. The Warriors took control in the second quarter and sealed the win with defense and rebounding in the fourth. Top Scorers:
Orchard View:
Leon Blackston – 8 pts
Damari Wright – 9 pts
WMC:
No stats given
Hart 67 vs Ravenna 56
Hart built a strong first-half lead and withstood a third-quarter push from Ravenna to earn a WMC-Rivers win. The Pirates placed four players in double figures and maintained control down the stretch. Top Scorers:
Hart:
Kolton Rockwell – 25 pts
Luke VanderWilk – 13 pts
Caleb Ackley – 11 pts
Lorenzo Furlan – 11 pts
Ravenna:
No Stats given
Fremont 77 vs Oakridge 42
Fremont used balanced scoring and a big performance from Gabe Hulst to earn a WMC-Lakes win. The Packers extended their lead in each quarter and pulled away in the second half. Top Scorers:
Fremont:
Gabe Hulst – 32 pts, 10 reb, 7 ast
Mossen Green – 18 pts
Javon Basso – 8 pts
Whitehall 56 vs Manistee 52
Whitehall capitalized at the free-throw line late to secure a WMC-Lakes road victory. After Manistee erased an early deficit, the Vikings regained control in the second half and held on down the stretch. Top Scorers:
Whitehall:
Corde Anderson – 15 pts, 12 reb
Evan Thomas – 13 pts
Manistee
Chaos Davis – 15 pts
GIRLS BASKETBALL
Fremont 54 vs Whitehall 26
Fremont earned a convincing WMC-Lakes victory on National Girls and Women in Sports Day, playing in front of a large crowd of youth basketball players. The Packers took control late in the first quarter, built a 32–16 halftime lead, and pulled away in the second half with strong defensive pressure and balanced scoring. Fremont
Top Scorers:
Fremont:
Ella Shriver – 12 pts
Taylor DeKuiper – 11 pts, 5 reb, 3 stl
Brynna Barnhart – 9 pts, 5 reb
Esther Vissia – 6 pts, 5 stl
Whitehall:
No stats given
Fremont 65 vs Oakridge 27
Fremont jumped out to a 10–0 lead in the first two minutes and never looked back. A running clock began early in the third quarter as Fremont forced 47 turnovers and recorded 38 steals in a dominant performance. Top Scorers:
Fremont:
Taylor DeKuiper – 22 pts, 9 reb, 8 stl, 7 ast
Grace Evans – 10 pts
Roxy Martin – 9 pts
Taylor Johnson – 5 pts, 7 stl
Oakridge:
Cambria Guenthardt- 13 pts 5 Rebs
Amila Carrillo- 10 pts 5 Rebs
Adrianna Raap- 2 pts 10 Rebs
Hart 55 vs Ravenna 24
Hart controlled the game from start to finish, using defensive pressure and a strong first half to build a comfortable lead. The Pirates continued to pull away behind a big third quarter and cruised to the WMC-Rivers victory. Top Scorers:
Hart:
Rilynn Porter – 23 pts
Reese Smith – 7 pts
Ava Johnson – 6 pts
Ravenna:
Natalie Rosel – 9 pts
Addy Woodring – 8 pts
Ludington 54 vs Montague 25
Ludington stayed unbeaten in conference play by gradually pulling away from Montague. The Orioles opened the game with strong defense and sealed the win with a decisive third quarter. Top Scorers:
Montague:
Annelyse Schneider – 9 pts
Gabby Dietz – 6 pts
Addi Smith – 6 pts
Ludington:
Eloise Kwietniewski18 points
Claire Keith 9 points
Jaylyn Laird 8 points
Shelby 39 vs North Muskegon 21
Shelby used a strong first half to pull away and earn its eighth straight WMC-Rivers victory. While scoring slowed after halftime, the Tigers’ rebounding and defense proved decisive as they maintained control throughout. Top Scorers:
North Muskegon: 4
Delaney Young – 17 pts, 6 reb
Shelby:
Jayna Burmeister – 12 pts
Annabelle Stark – 11 pts
Manistee 54, Whitehall 31
Manistee used a dominant third quarter to break open a close game and secure a WMC-Lakes home win. After a competitive first half, the Mariners held Whitehall to just two points in the third quarter while scoring 20 themselves to pull away. Top Scorers:
Manistee
Lindsey Gardner (Manistee) – 18 pts
Madelyn Wayward (Manistee) – 10 pts
Maya Goodspeed (Manistee) – 7 pts
Whitehall:
No stats given
Mona Shores 55 vs Orchard View 23
Mona Shores built a large first-half lead and cruised to a non-conference victory. The Sailors controlled the tempo early and maintained separation through balanced scoring and steady defense. Top Scorers:
Marc
February 7, 2026 at 12:12 pm
I think this is February not January
Kara Raeth
February 7, 2026 at 12:15 pm
Good catch. Thank you.