Two boys basketball games and three girls contests involving West Michigan Conference teams took place Monday night.
Here is a roundup of the action from Jan. 30, 2023:
BOYS BASKETBALL
CADILLAC 66, LUDINGTON 35: Visiting Cadillac jumped out to a 15-1 lead to start the game, led 27-11 at the half and outscored Ludington 23-9 in the third quarter in handing the Orioles their first loss of the season in this nonleague contest.
Cadillac leaders:
Charlie Howell 25 points
Jaden Montague 15 points
Ludington leader:
David Shillinger 11 points
Records:
Cadillac 12-1 (6-0 Big North)
Ludington 13-1 (6-0 WMC Lakes)
Ludington’s David Shillinger poses for a portrait during CatchMark SportsNet Boys Basketball Media Day on Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2022, at CatchMark Technologies in Whitehall, Mich. (Kara Raeth | CatchMark)
NORTH MUSKEGON 43, OAKRIDGE 40: In the second quarter, visiting North Muskegon got defensive stops and played well offensively en route to an 18-7 scoring advantage in the period that proved the difference in this WMC nondivisional matchup. It was the Norse’s sixth straight win and the Eagles’ sixth consecutive loss.
North Muskegon leaders:
Troy McManus 10 points, 6 rebounds, 4 assists
Lamarkis Graham 10 points, 6 rebounds
Denny Belmonte 9 points
Oakridge leaders:
Peyton Ruel 16 points
Ryan Cribbins 9 points
Ty Maitland 6 points
Records:
North Muskegon 11-2 (4-2 WMC Rivers)
Oakridge 4-9 (2-4 WMC Lakes)
Highlights and reaction from North Muskegon’s 43-40 win at Oakridge last night in WMC nondivisional boys basketball. Thanks to correspondent Emily Vanderstelt for the video clips. pic.twitter.com/wNxonEGNVX
Hart’s Abby Hicks poses for a portrait during CatchMark SportsNet Girls Basketball Media Day on Wednesday, Nov. 23, 2022, at CatchMark Technologies in Whitehall, Mich. (Kara Raeth | CatchMark)Hart’s Addi Hovey poses for a portrait during CatchMark SportsNet Girls Basketball Media Day on Wednesday, Nov. 23, 2022, at CatchMark Technologies in Whitehall, Mich. (Kara Raeth | CatchMark)
WHITEHALL 28, NEWAYGO 21: Visiting Whitehall relied on its defense to offset a cold shooting night en route to earning a nonleague victory over Newaygo.
Whitehall leaders:
Ashley TenBrink 9 points, 5 rebounds, 3 steals
Lola Buckner 6 points, 2 rebounds
Hailey Carnes 5 points, 3 steals
Autumn Ferris 10 rebounds, 2 steals, 2 blocks
Newaygo leaders:
No stats submitted
Records:
Whitehall 9-6 (2-5 WMC Lakes)
Newaygo 4-11 (2-5 CSAA)
Whitehall’s Ashley TenBrink poses for a portrait during CatchMark SportsNet Girls Basketball Media Day on Wednesday, Nov. 23, 2022, at CatchMark Technologies in Whitehall, Mich. (Kara Raeth | CatchMark)
SHELBY 33, ORCHARD VIEW 28: Visiting Shelby outscored Orchard View 17-8 in the fourth quarter to rally for the win and snap a three-game skid in this WMC nondivisional contest.
Shelby’s Aubrey Klotz poses for a portrait during CatchMark SportsNet Girls Basketball Media Day on Wednesday, Nov. 23, 2022, at CatchMark Technologies in Whitehall, Mich. (Kara Raeth | CatchMark)