Local Sports Journal

Jenna Pesch and Emily MacArthur led Whitehall over Hart 64-24 in West Michigan Conference girls basketball action on Thursday.

Pesch poured in 22 points and had five steals while MacArhur tallied a double-double with 19 points and 18 rebounds.

The Vikings (6-4, 5-2) took over from the beginning taking a 10-5 first quarter lead and a 30-13 lead into halftime.

Brandi Balzer scored eight points for Whitehall while Payton Bearup hit a pair of 3-pointers for six points and Janelle Uganski had six steals.

Hart’s offense ran through Madison Hegedus who paced the Pirates with 14 points. Anna Hertzier added five points.