BATTLE CREEK, MI (WTVB) – In boys high school basketball, Coldwater dropped their opening game of the season Tuesday night as they lost at Battle Creek Lakeview 56-49.
Coldwater jumped out to a 13-8 lead after the first quarter but Lakeview used a 14-8 second quarter to take a 22-21 lead at halftime. The Spartans led 34-33 heading into the final quarter and then outscored Coldwater 22-16 to secure the win.
Coldwater had a 45-27 edge in rebounding but struggled with 21 turnovers and 34 percent shooting.
McDonalds Player of the Game Jaxon Janusz led the Cardinals with 17 points while Spencer Rodesiler had 16 points.
Austin Santure grabbed 17 rebounds and had four steals while Ethan Crabtree had five assists.
Other Area Scores
Battle Creek Academy 56, Pansophia Academy 16
Chelsea 52, Jackson Lumen Christi 32
Hanover-Horton 61, Marshall 45
Mason 50, Jackson Northwest 47
Pennfield 79, Olivet 49
Parma Western 68, Brooklyn Columbia Central 27
Three Rivers 76, Niles 67
