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Grand Haven’s varsity girls basketball team hasn’t had a home game since Dec. 9. If the Bucs continue to play on the road like they did Tuesday evening at Muskegon, head coach Katie Kowalczyk-Fulmer might not care.
Alli Keyser poured in 19 points and Grand Haven’s defense stifled Muskegon in a 52-32 victory. The Bucs improve to 9-5 overall.
Grand Haven had a 17-7 lead after one, and took a 28-18 lead into the half. The Bucs put the game away by outscoring the Big Reds 14-5 in the third quarter.
Esther Byington added 11 points and nine rebounds for the Bucs, while Sophie Mariani had seven points and five rebounds and Andrea Shumaker dished off four assists.
Muskegon was paced by I’yona Norman with seven points.
Grand Haven returns to action on Friday, as it hosts O-K Red Conference foe Caledonia.
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- Daz’Sha Day drives through the lane against Grand Haven’s No. 20 Kristina MacNeill and No. Kelly Olthof try to get in the way. Photo/Jason Goorman
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- Rahmeen Hamilton goes up for the layup with Grand Haven’s Esther Byington contesting. Photo/Jason Goorman
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- Diynasti Dowell sets up for the Muskegon 3-pointer while Andrea Shumaker tries to get a hand in her face. Photo/Jason Goorman
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- Autumn Buikema prepares to take the charge against Muskegon’s Tasheyana Wyrick. Photo/Jason Goorman
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- Andrewa Shumaker brings down the rebound for Grand Haven. Photo/Jason Goorman
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- Brionne Crews reacts after hitting the 3-pointer for Muskegon. Photo/Jason Goorman
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- Anna Strom moves the ball on the outside while Muskegon’s DeShonna Day plays defense. Photo/Jason Goorman
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- Tierra Williams looks to push the ball up the floor while Grand Haven’s Alli Keyser tries to slow her down. Photo/Jason Goorman
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- Sparkle Woods tries to save the possession for Muskegon while Grand Haven’s Soiphie Mariani stays close. Photo/Jason Goorman
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- Grand Haven’s Kelly Olthof goes in for the layup. Photo/Jason Goorman
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- Tierra Williams reacts after committing the foul for Muskegon. Photo/Jason Goorman
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- Autumn Buikema holds a triple threat position while No. 34 Kelly Olthof gets ready to set a pick on Muskegon’s Rahmeen Hailton guarding
