Welcome to week number six of the Durga Insurance Catchup! It’s been an exciting week in the West Michigan and Muskegon area. Here’s everything you need to know about this week’s action.
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On the Mark
Let’s get into the action with our weekly football picks. Check them out below!
Top 5 Must-Watch Football Games
Here are our top five must-watch football games for the week
Top 5 Must-Watch Football Games
Number 5: Hart (2-3) vs. Mason County Central (4-1)
Mason County Central is riding high after a significant victory over Ravenna, putting them in contention for the Rivers title. Meanwhile, Hart is eager to bounce back from a challenging stretch.
Number 4: Ludington (4-1) vs. Manistee (3-2)
Ludington has found their stride, winning three straight games, including a critical game against Montague last week. Manistee, with a solid record, aims to challenge the formidable Ludington squad.
Number 3: Whitehall (3-2) vs. Oakridge (3-2)
After facing tough opponents early on, Whitehall has rallied with two straight wins, including a rivalry victory. Oakridge is finding their rhythm following a blowout win against Fremont.
Number 2: Montague (2-3) vs. North Muskegon (4-1)
Montague seeks to regain momentum after two consecutive losses, while North Muskegon is enjoying a four-game winning streak, their only setback coming in a nail-biter against Pewamo-Westphalia.
Number 1: Mona Shores (5-0) vs. Forest Hills Northern (3-2)
Our top matchup of the week features Mona Shores, fresh off a major rivalry win over Muskegon. Forest Hills Northern, however, is poised to challenge them after a strong showing against Reeths-Puffer.
Top Area Highlights
Number 5: Fruitport Soccer
The Trojans’ soccer team remains unbeaten at 14-0-1 and holds the top spot in Division Two.
Number 4: Ludington Football, Cameron Gunsell
Gunsell had a stellar performance against Montague, completing 12 of 16 passes for 183 yards and rushing for 146 yards. His efforts propelled Ludington to a crucial win in the WMC.
Number 3: Orchard View Football, Payton Babbitt and Aaron James
In Coach Aaron James’ first win of his HC career, QB Payton Babbitt shone both through the air and on the ground, totaling 103 passing yards with three touchdowns and rushing for 85 yards and a touchdown.
Number 2: Muskegon Area Tennis, William Ligget and Reeths-Puffer Tennis
William Ligget won in the individual one singles tournament, while Reeths-Puffer topped the GMAA tournament as a team with 20 points, followed by Whitehall and North Muskegon.
Number 1: Mona Shores Football
Mona Shores continues to dominate, defeating Muskegon at Hackley Stadium and improving to 5-0, securing a significant rivalry victory.
That wraps up this week’s edition of the Durga Insurance Catchup. Be sure to like, comment, and subscribe for more updates and highlights. Thanks for tuning in!
Conner Raeth began his journey at CatchMark as an intern in October 2020, while studying Internet, Network, and Security Technologies at the Muskegon Career Tech Center. His dedication and expertise led him to a full-time role as a Help Desk Technician in mid-2022, post-graduation. Today, he excels as the Digital Content Lead for CatchMark’s SportsNet platform, leveraging his technical knowledge to drive its success.