The CatchMark Catch-Up is a weekly recap of highlights from the West Michigan Conference.
It’s Monday, Dec. 18, 2023, and we’re hitting highlights from last week in 2023-24 WMC winter sports.
BOYS BASKETBALL
Camden Thompson’s triple-double powers Whitehall past Montague
Camden Thompson delivered a monster triple-double with 23 points, 27 rebounds, 10 assists, three blocks, and two steals in Whitehall’s 66-35 win at rival Montague last Thursday.
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Ludington’s David Shillinger ties school’s single-game record
In a key WMC Lakes Division matchup last Thursday, Ludington senior David Shillinger had a performance for the ages. The senior guard tied a school single-game record with 45 points in the Orioles’ 64-56 victory over Oakridge.
Shillinger’s single-game point total ties that of Ludington’s Steve Schoenherr and Mike Larsen.
Shillinger was 19-of-21 from the free-throw line, including 7-for-8 in the fourth quarter to put away the vwin.
Oakridge honors all-timer Sophia Wiard for her achievements
Oakridge celebrated all-time leading scorer Sophia Wiard during a ceremony at halftime of last Friday’s girls basketball content against neighboring rival Orchard View.
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WRESTLING
Tee Ward, Killian Prewitt reach career-win milestones
Fremont senior Tee Ward reached career win 150 on Saturday, while classmate Killian Prewitt collected career victory 100 last Wednesday in a big week for the Packers.
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Christopher Aebig gets career win 100 on memorable day for Montague wrestling
Montague senior Christopher Aebig earned his 100th career victory on a memorable day for the Wildcats’ wrestling program Saturday. On the same day, Montague’s girls team captured the Kent County Classic title at East Kentwood.
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Whitehall keeps rolling with team title at Hart’s Bosse Memorial
Whitehall’s wrestling team, ranked No. 3 in Division 3, looks to have another powerhouse, evidenced by their first-place showing in Hart’s Bosse Memorial on Saturday.
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BOWLING
Oakridge boys, girls get wins over Ravenna to improve to 6-0
Oakridge’s boys and girls bowling teams both improved to 6-0 in dual competition with victories over Ravenna last Wednesday.
Led by Travis Lewis’ two-game total 367, including high game of 203, Oakridge’s boys team edged Ravenna, 17-13.
On the girls side, Oakridge rallied from a 10-0 deficit to pull out a 16.5-13.5 victory. Breanna Twining’s two-game total 351 paced the Eagles.
COMPETITIVE CHEER
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