BATTLE CREEK, MI (WTVB) – The Coldwater Cardinal basketball teams traveled to Pennfield High School Friday night, and both varsity squads came away with big wins against the Panthers.
After trailing 14-7 after the first quarter, the Cardinal boys clamped down defensively and went on an 18-2 run in the second quarter as they went on to beat Pennfield 44-30. Donte Work notched his fourth double-double in five games, finishing with 17 points and 12 rebounds. Elijah Sloan came off the bench to score 9 points on three triples. He also had three steals. Niko Downs had five assists. Coldwater improved to 11-7 overall, 9-3 in the Interstate 8, and remain tied with Marshall atop the league standings after the Redhawks edged Parma Western 57-55.
Interstate 8 boys basketball standings following the games of February 17, 2023.
The Cardinals host Harper Creek on Tuesday.
Listen to the boys game again:
The Lady Cardinals jumped out to a 20-3 lead after the first quarter and held on for a 46-37 win at Pennfield for their 11th consecutive victory. Mya Porter led Coldwater with 12 points, 8 rebounds and 3 steals. Elli Anderson, Elli Foley, and Rylie VanAken each added 8 points as the Cards improved to 19-1 overall and 11-1 in the Interstate 8, tied with Jackson Northwest for the league lead.
Interstate 8 girls basketball standings following the games of February 17, 2023.
Coldwater travels to Harper Creek on Tuesday.
Listen to the girls game again:
Coldwater’s JV girls team lost to Pennfield 31-14.
OTHER INTERSTATE 8 BOYS BASKETBALL SCORES
- Lumen Christi 59, Harper Creek 53
- Jackson Northwest 72, Hastings 62
- Marshall 57, Parma Western 55
OTHER INTERSTATE 8 GIRLS BASKETBALL SCORES
- Harper Creek 38, Lumen Christi 31
- Jackson Northwest 66, Hastings 33
- Parma Western 58, Marshall 43
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