Girls basketball resumed in the West Michigan Conference on Thursday evening.
Three final matchups occurred before league teams enter their respective district tournaments next week. Montague hosted Shelby and Hart hosted Oakridge in league play. Black River traveled to North Muskegon for some nonleague action.
The roundup of these games is found below.
MONTAGUE 42, SHELBY 39: At Montague, the host Wildcats struggled to find their offensive in the first half. Shelby locked in a 24-17 lead at the break. Montague gained the advantage and caught a spark in the fourth quarter to walk away with the conference victory.
Montague leaders:
Kendall Osborne 14 points, 5 rebounds, 4 assists
Emma Peterson 9 points, 2 rebounds, 2 assists
Claire Meacham 9 points, 5 rebounds
Shelby leaders:
Kendall Zoulek 16 points, 7 rebounds, 6 assists
Molli Schultz 13 points, 3 rebounds, 4 steals
Ella Olmstead 8 points, 5 rebounds
Biloxi Lee 2 points, 4 rebounds
Records:
Montague 16-4 overall, 12-2 WMC
Shelby 11-9 overall, 7-7 WMC
HART 47, OAKRDIGE 35: At Hart, the host Pirates jumped out to a 20-5 lead in the first quarter, but encountered some roadblocks throughout the remainder the game which provided Oakridge an opportunity decrease the deficit. The Eagles battled to stay in the game, but were unable to overcome the Pirates. Hart coach Travis Rosema gave credit to the Eagle’s players and coaching staff, but plans to use this game as a learning experience for his girls heading into the district playoffs.
Hart leaders:
Mariana VanAgtmael 17 points, 7 steals
Morgan Marvin 9 points, 4 rebounds, 6 steals, 3 blocks
Addi Hovey 9 points, 8 rebounds, 5 steals
Aspen Boutell 8 points, 4 assists, 3 steals
Oakridge leaders:
Destyni Lane 13 points, 2 rebounds, 7 steals
Anna Lundquist 7 points, 7 rebounds, 4 assists
Andrea Romero-Serrano 5 points, 2 steals, 2 rebounds
Records:
Hart 15-3 overall, 14-0 WMC
Oakridge 7-12 overall, 6-7 WMC
NORTH MUSKEGON 37, BLACK RIVER 30: At North Muskegon, The Norse used a strong third quarter to gain an advantage over a visiting Black River squad. Made free throws and possession control were the difference maker for the Norse down the stretch.
North Muskegon leaders:
Francine Vinson 11 points, 5 rebounds
Jena Francis 9 points, 4 rebounds, 4 assists
Georgia Skujins 4 points, 4 rebounds, 3 steals
Josee Cooke 4 points, 6 rebounds, 3 blocks
Molly Stewart 4 points, 4 rebounds, 2 steals
Records:
North Muskegon 3-17 overall
Black River 7-13 overall
