Boys Basketball
Muskegon V Mona Shores, 76 – 29 – Thanks to an anonymous SportsNut for the excellent coverage!
Muskegon kept its conference dominance rolling Friday night, locking up its fourth straight league title—and 11th in the last 12 seasons—with a blowout 76-29 win over Mona Shores. The Big Reds came out firing, building a massive 42-12 lead by halftime and never looking back. They controlled the game from start to finish, cruising to another statement win in O-K Green Conference action.
Darryl Thompkins Jr. led the charge with 18 points, while David Cross Jr. added 13. James Young finished with 12 points, and Keashaun Johnson chipped in eight.
For Mona Shores, Jordan Bledsoe led the way with 10 points, and Cameron Smith added seven.
North Muskegon V Holton, 67 – 13
North Muskegon wasted no time taking control, exploding to a 37-3 lead in the first half and rolling to a dominant West Michigan Conference victory over the Red Devils.
Adam Dugener led the charge with 19 points and five assists, while Chuck Meyers made his presence felt with 10 points, five rebounds, and four assists. Landen Grimm was active on both ends, finishing with 10 points, four steals, and three assists. Marco Garcia added six points and five boards, Jaden Villalpando chipped in six points and three assists, and Braylen Burrell kept the offense moving with five assists.
Whitehall V Fremont, 81 – 41 – Thanks to Shayla Hardy for the excellent coverage!
Whitehall was looking for a “come-back game” after the Vikings loss to Manistee. Come-back they would, notching win No. 16 with against Fremont. The Vikings came out swinging, racing to a 43-19 lead by halftime and never looking back.
Cam Thompson, who you have heard about all year this year, did a little bit of everything, leading Whitehall (16-5) with 22 points, eight rebounds, six steals, four assists, and two blocks. Hunter Osborne added 12 points and two steals, while Cy Black dropped nine. Brock Morningstar was all over the court with eight points, six steals, and five assists, and both Corde Anderson and Kal Koehler chipped in seven.
For Fremont (6-15), Logan McLain led the way with 10 points and five boards, while Gabe Hulst added nine points and six rebounds.
Manistee V Montague, 57 – 48 – Thanks to Brent and Kara Raeth for the excellent coverage!
Manistee kept the momentum rolling after their thrilling buzzer-beater win over Whitehall earlier in the week (for more on that win check out this article), following it up with a hard-fought road victory over Montague. The Mariners took a 21-15 lead into halftime, then broke things open with a 19-8 run in the third quarter to secure another tough West Michigan Conference win.
Kaden Kott led the way with 16 points, six assists, and four steals, while Landin Sowa put up 11 points and six rebounds. Max Scharp added eight points and five boards, Braylen Zimmerman and Chaos Davis each contributed seven points, and Dayvion Neal-Berry chipped in six points, four rebounds, and two assists.
Montague fought to stay in it, led by Cole Herremans’ double-double of 12 points and 10 rebounds. Jack Degen added 11 points, Riley Mulder finished with 10 points and eight boards, Kellan Francis battled for eight points and 10 rebounds, and Cortland Schneider provided six points and five boards.
With back-to-back statement wins, including the dramatic last-second thriller against Whitehall, Manistee is proving they can win in multiple ways as they continue their strong season.
Girls Basketball
Hart V Hesperia, 79 – 8
Hart kept it rolling Friday night with a 79-8 rout of Hesperia, but the real headline was Senior Addi Hovey etching her name into the school’s record books. The senior standout became Hart’s all-time leading scorer, solidifying her place as one of the program’s all-time greats.
Hovey led the charge with 19 points, five rebounds, five steals, and a block, bringing her career scoring total to 1,317 points. She passed Amy Pickard Contreras, whose record had stood strong since 1995, making the historic moment even more special.
The Pirates (16-1, 10-0 WMC Rivers) showed once again why they’re one of the most dominant teams around, controlling every aspect of the game from start to finish. They built an insurmountable lead early and never let up, utilizing their fast-paced offense to overpower Hesperia.
Natalie Rosema had a strong game, finishing with 11 points, three rebounds, two assists, and two steals. Macy Riley and Rilynn Porter both contributed 10 points, with Riley also adding six rebounds and four assists, while Porter dished out six assists, grabbed three boards, and snagged two steals.
With another statement win and a milestone moment for Hovey, Hart is proving to be an unstoppable force in the WMC Lakes. With the playoffs around the corner, the Pirates are looking more and more like a team on a mission. CatchMark SportsNet is excited to see how things pan out for them in the playoffs! Possible trip to the Breslin in the future for the Pirates? We will have to see.
Mona Shores V Muskegon, 43 – 33
Mona Shores came into this one looking to strengthen its position in the O-K Green Conference, while Muskegon was eager to pull off a statement win. The last time these two teams met, it was another tough battle, and this one was no different.
The Sailors took control in the second quarter, using a 15-5 run to build a 24-11 lead at halftime. But Muskegon didn’t go away quietly. The Big Reds clawed their way back in the second half, making things interesting down the stretch. In the end, Mona Shores did just enough to fend off the comeback attempt and walk away with a hard-fought victory.
Katie Phillips led the charge with 12 points for Mona Shores (14-5), while Laynie Russell added 10, and Logan Clausen finished with nine.
Muskegon (7-11) was paced by Jayla Martin, who finished with 11 points, while Kamryn Ward chipped in 10.
Fremont V Whitehall, 60 – 28 – Thanks to Shayla Hardy for the excellent coverage!
Fremont took over in the third quarter, using a massive 23-4 run to pull away from Whitehall and cruise to a dominant West Michigan Conference win.
The Packers (17-2) were red-hot from deep, knocking down 10 three-pointers on the night, and the victory secured them at least a share of the WMC Lakes Division championship.
Taylor DeKuiper led the charge with 15 points, seven rebounds, and five assists, while Mia Clemence stuffed the stat sheet with 14 points, nine assists, and six boards. Riley Chase added eight points and seven rebounds, while Anna Norris and Brynna Barnhart chipped in six points each.
Montague V Manistee, 56 – 48 – Thanks to Melissa King for the excellent coverage!
Montague took control early, building a 30-17 lead in the first half, and held off a late push from Manistee to lock up a solid West Michigan Conference win.
Braylyn Bultema and Addison Pranger led the way for the Wildcats (10-7) with 15 points each, while Maizie Collins and Avah Vandermeulen chipped in nine apiece. It was a full-team effort on a special night for Montague, as they honored their seniors with a big home victory.
“It was a great overall team win tonight to celebrate our seniors on Senior Night,” head coach Jess DeBruin said. “Everyone contributed in some way, and we came together to get a good conference win. We had a rough start to the third quarter after a strong end to the second, but we were able to bounce back. Overall, we’ve improved defensively, which has created points for us offensively.”
North Muskegon V Holton, 41 – 20 – Thanks to an anonymous SportsNut for the excellent coverage!
North Muskegon locked in defensively and spread the scoring around, putting together an all-around team effort to secure an impressive West Michigan Conference win.
Grace Miller led the charge for the Norse (8-9) with 11 points, while Delaney Young added 10 and Emma Buchmiller chipped in six. But it wasn’t just the scoring that stood out—North Muskegon’s energy and execution on both ends of the floor made the difference.
Head coach Jill Young was proud of her team’s effort, especially given the circumstances.
“Well, both teams were a bit banged up tonight, that’s for sure! The Lady Norse always hustle, but tonight some of the details fell into place for us,” Young said. “Our shots were falling, and ball movement and defense were really good. We had almost everyone on the team contribute scoring, and that’s what you want as a coach. We also had some good senior leadership tonight!”
On the other side, Holton (7-11) struggled to find an offensive rhythm, with Kenzie Green leading the way with five points.
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