KALAMAZOO, MI (WTVB) – Coldwater dominated from start to finish MOnday night as they blasted Battle Creek Central 62-23 in the opening round of the Class A Girls Basketball Districts at Kalamazoo Loy Norrix.
Coldwater established control early as they jumped out to a 25-4 lead after the first quarter. The lead was built to 39-8 at halftime. A running clock was used in the second half because of Coldwater’s big lead.
McDonald’s Player of the Game Emilee Smoker led Coldwater with 14 points while Tyler Schied added 12 points. Coldwater will take a 16-5 record into Wednesday’s semifinals against Sturgis which will start at 6:00pm. Coverage on AM 1590 and FM 95.5 WTVB and on line at www.wtvbam.com will start at 5:30 p.m.
Battle Creek Lakeview defeated Kalamazoo Loy Norrix 58-23 in the second game at Loy Norrix on Monday night. Lakeview will play Gull Lake in the second semi final on Wednesday.
Bronson broke a 29-29 halftime tie by scoring Quincy 20-12 in the third quarter and the Vikings went on to defeat the Orioles 65-61 in the opening round of the Class C Girls Basketball Districts at Bronson.
Kiera Lasky led Bronson with 18 points while four Orioles finished in double figures led by Payton Hines with 15 points. Hannah Economou grabbed 19 rebounds. Quincy ends the season at 7-14 while Bronson will take a 14-7 record into Wednesday’s semifinals against Union City.
Jonesville defeated Reading 38-29 in the other game at the Bronson districts on Monday night. The Comets will face Homer in the second semifinal on Wednesday.
In other area girls basketball district scores on Monday….
Class A
Mattawan 34, Portage Northern 25
Portage Central 50, Niles 26
Okemos 40, Parma Western 36
Class B
Three Rivers 51, Paw Paw 30
Onsted 45, Hillsdale 31
Class C
Constantine 49, Decatur 16
Schoolcraft 48, White Pigeon 17
Concord 73, Hanover-Horton 64
Springport 63, Delton Kellogg 42
Class D
Mendon 55, Burr Oak 22
Hillsdale Academy 55, Jackson Prep 4
Litchfield 57, Jackson Christian 55
Pittsford 77, Waldron 25
Athens 55, Marshall Academy 2
===Tuesday’s Branch County H.S. Sports Schedule===
Boys Basketball
Reading at Quincy
Union City at Jonesville
Colon at Bronson
