PARMA, MI (WTVB) – Western knocked Coldwater out of a two-way tie for first place in the Interstate 8, using a 15-5 third quarter to turn what was a close 20-19 halftime lead into a 35-24 advantage after three. The Panthers held off the Cardinals’ comeback effort to take the 51-43 win and a one-game lead over both Coldwater and Marshall atop the league standings.
Gage McGuire, our McDonald’s Player of the Game, had 21 points and 9 rebounds, while Dylan Targgart had 9 points and 8 boards. The Cardinals fall to 11-2 overall, 7-2 in the Interstate 8. Western’s Cole Morse led all scorers with 24 points, including four 3-pointers. The Panthers sank seven three-point baskets in total as they improve to 10-3 overall, 8-1 in the Interstate 8.
(at) Quincy 41, Reading 40
Bryce Ruhl scored the game-winning bucket with 13 seconds left as Quincy held off visiting Reading 41-40. Ruhl finished with 9 points and 8 rebounds, while teammate Drew Deaton had a team-high 13 points and 7 rebounds. William Dunn added 11 points and 8 boards as the Orioles improve to 9-3 overall, 7-1 in the Big 8.
(at) Bronson 78, Concord 60
Bronson posted a big 78-60 win against Concord to improve to 8-4 overall, 3-4 in the Big 8. Ethan Cossairt led the Vikings with 31 points, 9 rebounds, and 6 assists, while Wyatt Heal had 24 points and 9 boards.
Union City 54, (at) Jonesville 42
Union City got back on the winning track with a 54-42 win at Jonesville. The Chargers improve to 4-7 overall, 2-6 in the Big 8.
St. Philip 54, (at) Tekonsha 41
Tekonsha fell to visiting St. Philip 54-41. AJ Crisp had a double-double with 14 points and 10 rebounds, Anthony Layne had 12 points and 6 rebounds, and and Nick Meyer scored 10 as the Indians fall to 5-8 overall, 4-7 in the SCAA.
OTHER SCORES
- Marshall 59, Pennfield 50
- Hastings 54, Harper Creek 36
- Northwest 63, Lumen Christi 51
