BATTLE CREEK, MI (WTVB) – There’s a four-way tie for first place in the Interstate 8 boys basketball standings after Tuesday’s games, and the Coldwater Cardinals are in the mix following their 55-39 win at Harper Creek.
Coldwater led 15-9 after the first quarter and 31-20 at halftime as they held the Beavers to 26% field goal shooting on the night.
Zach Coffing led a balanced scoring attack with 10 points, 2 rebounds, and 2 steals. Donte Work, Niko Downs, and Gavin Taylor each scored 9. Work added 10 rebounds and 2 steals, Downs had 4 boards and 2 blocks, and Taylor pulled down 2 rebounds.
With their fourth straight win, the Cardinals improved to 5-5 overall, 4-2 in the Interstate 8. They share the league lead with Jackson Northwest, Marshall, and Jackson Lumen Christi, who the Cards will visit Friday night.
Interstate 8 boys basketball standings following the games of 1/17/2023.
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OTHER INTERSTATE 8 BOYS BASKETBALL SCORES
- Jackson Lumen Christi 55, Parma Western 45
- Marshall 53, Jackson Northwest 52
- Hastings 67, Pennfield 55
Coldwater lost the JV game 63-39. Jackson Reilly led Coldwater with eight points and eight rebounds. Austin Downs had seven points and five steals.
Coldwater also lost the freshman contest 59-35. Owen Tappenden had 14 points and 10 rebounds. Liam Clark grabbed 9 rebounds.
In one other Branch County boys basketball game on Tuesday night, Union City romped to a 72-19 non-conference win over Athens.
Three players finished in double figures for the Chargers led by Alex Hull with 12 points. Riley Laird added 11 points while Landon Galvin had 10 points. Union City is now 5-5.
In other area boys basketball scores on Tuesday night…
Factoryville Christian 60, Pansophia Academy 17
Centreville 67, Bangor 28
White Pigeon 49, Decatur 47
Hartford 51, Mendon 45
East Jackson 51, Hillsdale 43
Hillsdale Will Carleton Academy 70, Marshall Academy 25
Michigan Center 59, Reading 52
Potterville 56, Springport 31
Otsego 80, Sturgis 40
Plainwell 57, Three Rivers 50
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