Results from yesterday and games scheduled today for Jackson area league teams.
Boys Basketball
Big 8
Stockbridge 70 @ Bronson 63 (OT)
Concord 56 vs. Springport 47
Quincy 58 vs. Union City 48
Reading 59 vs. Vermontville Maple Valley 64
Cascades Conference
East Jackson 57 @ Coldwater Pansophia Academy 21
I-8
BC Central 49 @ BC Harper Creek 46
BC Pennfield 47 @ Hastings 39
Marshall 61 vs. Northwest 25
Western 52 vs. Coldwater 41
The Western Panthers came away with a hard-fought 51-42 victory over Coldwater, showcasing exceptional defensive play, particularly in the first quarter, where they held Coldwater to just 2 points. The first-quarter defense was stellar, as Western led 13-2, setting the tone for the rest of the game.
Coldwater tried to rally back with a few runs throughout the game, but Western’s defense continued to hold strong, and they made key free throws down the stretch to secure the win.
Notable Performances:
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- Cody Spitzer contributed 8 points, adding crucial scoring throughout the game.
- DJ VanRiper led the team with 13 points and 3 steals, playing an all-around role.
- Maverick Hammond had an impressive game, putting up 14 points and grabbing 6 rebounds.
- Justin Jones added 5 points and was a force on the boards with 8 rebounds.
- Eli Herrington and Jayden Willis each chipped in 4 points.
- Sutton Johnston finished with 2 points and 5 rebounds, playing solid defense.
2/19
Hastings @ Grand Rapids Wellspring Prep 7pm
SEC White
Brighton Livingston Christian 70 @ Pinckney 61
Chelsea 63 @ Roseville 51
2/19
Adrian @ Ypsilanti Community 7pm
SCAA East
2/19
Jackson Christian @ Athens 7pm
Camden-Frontier @ Hillsdale Academy 7:30pm
Burr Oak @ Litchfield 7:30pm
Pittsford @ Tekonsha 6pm
Girls Basketball
Big 8
2/19
Springport @ Quincy 7pm
Pittsford @ Reading 5:30pm
Bronson @ Sturgis 7pm
Cascades Conference East
Grass Lake 59 vs. East Jackson 37
Leslie 49 vs. Manchester 12
Lily Smeiska 10 points / 3 steals
Reece DeRose 9 points
10 different players scored
**With that win the seniors are now the winningest players ever to play in Leslie with 68 career wins
Leslie 14-5 / Manchester 2-14
Michigan Center 50 vs. Napoleon 28
Michigan Center Girls beat Napoleon 50-28. McKynley Gaddy led the Cardinals with 16 points and 4 assists, Hailey Mees had 6 points and 5 steals, and Mayrese Vieau had 10 rebounds. MC is now 16-2 on the year.
2/19
Leslie @ Michigan Center 7pm
Cascades Conference West
Columbia 51 vs Jonesville 48
The Lady Golden Eagles hosted the Comets of Jonesville in a big Cascades Conference matchup. The Comets came out hot and took an early 10 point lead. The Lady Eagles trailed by 6 going into the half. The Lady Golden Eagles fought back and took the lead in the 4th quarter off a big 3 point shot from Kolie Brown. They never looked back after that taking the win 51-48. Leading the way was Gabby Gaydosh with 16 points. Leelyn Brown added 11 points and Kolie Brown chipped in 10, 7 coming in the 4th quarter. The win clinched the Cascades West title earning a spot in the Championship game at Spring Arbor University against Grass Lake this Saturday at 7:00 pm.
Hanover-Horton 42 vs. Homer 33
I-8
BC Central 57 vs. BC Harper Creek 53
Hastings 38 @ BC Pennfield 32
Marshall 69 @ Northwest 39
Western 43 vs. Coldwater 32
Rayah Hitt 22 Points, Bailey Stewart 13 Points
2/19
Hastings @ Grand Rapids Wellspring Prep 5:30pm
SCAA East
Jackson Christian 31 @ Burr Oak 19
Hillsdale Academy 48 vs. Athens 43
North Adams-Jerome 37 @ Hillsdale Will Carleton Academy 24
2/19
Pittsford @ Reading 5:30pm