Two West Michigan Conference boys basketball teams played their final games of 2022 in the last two days of December to bring the season into the new year.
Here is a brief roundup from those two nights:
FRIDAY, DEC. 30
LUDINGTON 64, SPRING LAKE 61: The Orioles squeaked past the Lakers in a close contest that may have been decided by Ludington’s late game defense.
Ludington leaders:
Gage Jones 15 points
Spencer Holmes 12 points
David Shillinger 9 points
Spring Lake leaders:
Zane Stahl 16 points
Zach Schlepp 13 points
Records:
Ludington 7-0 (3-0 WMC Lakes)
Spring Lake 3-2 (1-0 Ottawa-Kent – Blue)
Next Games:
Reed City at Ludington, Tuesday, Jan. 3, 7:30 PM
Spring Lake at Grand Rapids West Catholic, Tuesday, Jan. 10, 7:00 PM
REED CITY 56, HOLTON 23: A strong first half from the Coyotes allowed Reed City to push away from the Red Devils and never look back.
Reed City leaders:
Ty Kailing 23 points
Xavier Allen 9 points
Holton leaders:
Brodrick Fialek 9 points, 7 rebounds
Carter Brant 7 points
Gavin Wheeler 6 points
Records:
Reed City 4-2 (0-1 Central State – Gold)
Holton 0-6 (0-2 WMC Rivers)
Next Games:
(See Buckley at Holton)
Reed City at Ludington, Tuesday, Jan. 3, 7:30 PM
SATURDAY, DEC. 31
BUCKLEY 77, HOLTON 35: Four Buckley players score in double digits to lead the Bears past the Red Devils.
Buckley leaders:
Landon Kulawiak 25 points
Carter Williams 17 points
Jeremiah Pasbuirg 15 points
Jockson Kulawiak 10 points
Holton leaders:
Brodrick Fialek 9 points, 4 assists
Carter Brant 9 points, 3 assists
Records:
Buckley 2-3 (1-1 Northwest)
Holton 0-6 (0-2 WMC Rivers)
Next Games:
Holton at Muskegon Catholic Central, Tuesday, Jan. 10, 7:00 PM
Traverse City Christian at Buckley, Tuesday, Jan. 3, 7:00 PM
