HASTINGS, MI (WTVB) – History was made in the Hastings High School gym for Coldwater’s Gage McGuire, as he became the third Cardinal boys basketball player to amass 1,000 career points in their 77-69 win over the Saxons.
McGuire finished with a game-high 26 points, 7 rebounds, 4 assists, and a steal, and was our McDonald’s Player of the Game. His career point total now stands at 1,020 and counting.
Dylan Targgart added 21 points and 7 rebounds, while Spencer Rodesiler scored 10 as the Cardinals improve to 3-0 overall, 1-0 in the Big 8.
Elsewhere in the Interstate 8:
- Marshall 66, Harper Creek 53
- Western 70, Northwest 50
- Pennfield 75, Lumen Christi 74 (OT)
Quincy posted a 75-58 win against visiting Springport. With the Spartans keying on big man William Dunn, the Orioles responded by draining 13 three-point shots. Dunn still finished with a game-high 27 points, while Logan Banks had 16 and Caleb McCavit 11. Quincy improves to 3-0 overall, 1-0 in the Big 8.
Union City edged Concord on the road 59-55 behind 27 points from Brandon Roberts and double-double from Larson Kever, who had 21 points and 14 rebounds. The Chargers improve to 2-1 overall, 1-0 in the Big 8.
Bronson lost at Homer 67-52 to drop to 0-4 overall, 0-1 in the Big 8. Hudson Wotta led the Vikings with 23 points.
Reading improved to 2-0 with a 57-51 win at Jonesville.
HS GIRLS BASKETBALL
Coldwater dominated their Interstate 8 opener at Hastings from the opening tip, as the Cardinals posted a 61-21 win over the Saxons. Coldwater led 12-2 after 1 and 32-4 at the half. It was 52-13 after three quarters, with most of the fourth quarter played with a running clock. Carlee Crabtree led all scorers with 17 points, 3 rebounds, 4 assists, and 3 steals, while Tyler Scheid had 10 points, 6 rebounds, 2 assists, and 3 steals, and our McDonald’s Player of the Game, Autumn Sunderland, came off the bench to contribute 8 points, 3 rebounds, and 2 assists. Coldwater improves to 2-0 overall, 1-0 in the Interstate 8, and will face East Grand Rapids this afternoon at Kalamazoo Central High School as part of the Lady Giant West Side Showcase. Tip-off is scheduled for 3, and our pre-game coverage will begin at 2:45.
Elsewhere in the Interstate 8:
- Marshall 39, Harper Creek 34
- Northwest 36, Western 28
- Lumen Christi 47, Pennfield 29
Tekonsha took one on the chin against Pittsford, falling to the Wildcats 67-17. Ammah Cook led the Indians with 6 points.
On today’s schedule, in addition to Coldwater’s girls basketball game at East Grand Rapids:
WRESTLING
Coldwater at Columbia Central Team Tournament
Bronson at JAWS (Jackson Area Wrestling Showdown) at Parkside MS
Quincy and Tekonsha at Grover Invitational at Concord
BOYS SWIMMING
Coldwater at Marshall Invitational
COMPETITIVE CHEER
Bronson at Homer Invitational
Tomorrow, in boys basketball, Quincy will host Jonesville at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit. And in bowling, Bronson will be at the Hillsdale Invitational, while Quincy will be at the Cascades Clash at JAX 60, formerly Airport Lanes in Jackson.
