Local Sports Journal

A 10-point first quarter deficit doomed the Newaygo girls basketball team Thursday in a 45-29 loss to Lakeview in Central State Activities Conference action.

The Lions only managed seven points in the entire first half – two in the first quarter and five in they second. They recovered by scoring 22 points in the second half, but it was too little, too late.

Madie Giese led Newaygo with nine points and seven rebounds. Maddie Shurlow had 10 points for Lakeview.