Local Sports Journal

Grant earned a 55-53 Class B district win over Newaygo on Monday night.

The Lions advance to play Sparta on Wednesday night at 6 p.m. in the semifinals at Tri-County High School.

The Tigers trailed at halftime 25-21, but outscored Newaygo 25-21 in the second half.

Nick Brown led the Tigers with 15 points and Justin Bull scored 11.

Heath Harrington led the Lions with 17 points, Max Harrington added 12 and Kyle Wright scored 10.