Boys
Fruitport V Belding – 75, 43
Thank you to Luke Westerlund for the pics!
Fruitport boys basketball just keeps making history.
Fresh off setting a school record for wins in a season, the Trojans hit the road Friday night and put on a show, closing the game on a dominant 43-23 run to bury Belding 75-43. And with a little help from NorthPointe Christian knocking off Godwin Heights, Fruitport officially locked up its first-ever O-K Silver Conference championship.
Head Coach, Steve Erny said. “This is the first conference championship in Fruitport boys basketball history…this team will always go down as the FIRST to do it,”
Hudson Hazekamp led the charge with a career-high 20 points, draining four triples along the way. Trevor Rusnak also had a career night, dropping 15 points and knocking down four 3-pointers of his own. Dexter Lillmars added 15, and DayDay Williams chipped in seven.
The Trojans have been knocking on the door all season. On Friday night, they kicked it down—and now, with a championship banner in hand, they’re charging full speed ahead into the finals tourney.
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Oakridge V Montague – 71, 37
Thank you to Brent and Kara Raeth for the excellent coverage!
Oakridge put together a dominant all-around performance Friday night, rolling past Montague in West Michigan Conference action behind a huge night from Evan Jozsa.
Jozsa was a force in the paint, recording a triple-double with 12 points, 13 rebounds, and 12 blocks to lead the way for the Eagles. Peyton Ruel fueled the offense with 20 points and seven assists, while Bryson Stephenson stuffed the stat sheet with 15 points, seven rebounds, and five assists. Evan Miller added 11 points and four assists, and Michael Wambaugh made an impact on the glass with eight rebounds.
Montague battled but couldn’t keep pace, with Jack Deagan leading the Wildcats with 10 points and Cole Herremans adding eight.
These two will matchup again today in the first round of MHSAA District play, stay tuned for updates!
North Muskegon V Ravenna – 41, 34
Thank you to Ken Byard for the excellent coverage!
North Muskegon found itself in a battle Tuesday night, holding a slim 18-15 lead at halftime before grinding it out in the second half and pulling away late for a tough West Michigan Conference: Rivers win over Ravenna.
Adam Dugener led the way for the Norsemen with 15 points, three steals, and three assists, while Braylen Burrell added 13 points and five boards. TJ Byard chipped in six points and five rebounds, helping North Muskegon take control in the fourth quarter.
Ravenna (9-13) kept things close behind a strong performance from Dylan May, who dropped a game-high 17 points. Brady Karchinski added six points for the Bulldogs.
With the win, North Muskegon now turns its attention to the district semifinals next Wednesday at NorthPointe Christian, where they’ll face the winner of Western Michigan Christian and Potter’s House Christian as they look to keep their season rolling.
Muskegon V Reeths-Puffer – 84, 53
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Muskegon wasted no time setting the tone, racing out to a 19-8 lead in the first quarter and never letting up. A dominant 42-point second half sealed the deal, as the Big Reds rolled past Reeths-Puffer in O-K Green Conference action.
Darryl Thompkins Jr. led the way for Muskegon with 15 points, while James Young and Elija Langston each added 13. Arquez Petty also had a strong night, finishing with 12 points. Reeths-Puffer was led by Marvin Moore, who poured in a game-high 18 points, while Brayden Mitchelson added 15.
Next up, the Rockets will host Greenville today in the opening round of the district tournament. The winner of that matchup will move on to face Muskegon on Wednesday in the district semifinals.
Girls
Muskegon V Reeths-Puffer – 69, 42
Muskegon got a much-needed spark Friday night, and it came in the form of junior standout Mariah Sain. After missing the last 13 games with an upper-body injury suffered on Dec. 24, Sain made a triumphant return, dropping 28 points to lead the Lady Reds to a dominant O-K Green Conference win.
Muskegon (8-11) had struggled without her, going 5-8 during her absence, but Sain wasted no time making her presence felt. She steadily built her scoring throughout the game—putting up four points in the first quarter, 11 in the second, eight in the third, and five in the fourth—as Muskegon pulled away late.
Kamrin Ward added 10 points and five steals for the Lady Reds, while Antanique Sargent chipped in seven. Shamari Hamilton finished with six, and Jaila Martin added five.
Reeths-Puffer (5-15) was led by Ashlyn David’s 15 points, while Raquel Walker added 14.
With their leader back and firing on all cylinders, Muskegon suddenly looks like a dangerous team heading into the final stretch of the season.
Montague V Oakridge – 42, 32
Thank you to Melissa King for the excellent coverage!
Montague made sure to start fast and finish even stronger Friday night, using a 19-10 first-quarter surge and a dominant 10-1 run to close out Oakridge in a solid West Michigan Conference win.
Maizie Collins led a balanced attack for the Wildcats (11-8) with 12 points, while Addie Peterson added 10. Amanda Cederquist finished with eight, and Braylyn Bultema chipped in seven as Montague controlled the game on both ends.
Oakridge (2-16) kept fighting behind a huge performance from Cambria Guenthardt, who poured in a game-high 21 points. Adrianna Raap added eight for the Eagles.
Ravenna V North Muskegon – 42, 27
Ravenna found another gear in the second half, pulling away from North Muskegon to secure a tough road win in West Michigan Conference action.
Natalie Rosel led the charge for the Bulldogs (13-7) with 14 points, while Sophia Rosel chipped in eight to help seal the victory.
North Muskegon (8-12) battled behind Delaney Young, who finished with 12 points, while Emma Buchmiller added five.
Fremont V Manistee
Fremont wrapped up a dominant West Michigan Conference Lakes Division season in style Friday night, rolling past Manistee to complete a flawless 12-0 league run.
Sophomore sensation Taylor DeKuiper was unstoppable, putting up a massive triple-double with 17 points, 20 rebounds, 10 assists, and seven steals to lead the way for the Packers (19-2). Mia Clemence added 13 points, seven rebounds, and five assists, while Riley Chase chipped in 10 points and six steals.
Manistee (7-10) fought to stay in it behind Hattie Driver’s game-high 19 points. Grace Whitmer added seven points, while Avamae Fett finished with five.
With DeKuiper leading the charge, Fremont capped off its undefeated conference run in dominant fashion, proving once again why they’re the team to beat heading into the postseason.
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