LocalSportsJournal.com

The powerful Kent City girls basketball team began its quest for state glory on Monday with an easy 65-26 victory over North Muskegon in the first round of the Division 3 district tournament at Ravenna High School.

The Eagles took complete control of the game with a 29-5 advantage in the first quarter.

Eight different Kent City players put points on the board, led by Kenzie Bowers with 17, Zara Weber with 13, Jenna Harrison with 10 and Mikayla Loew with nine.

The Eagles, now 17-4 on the season, advance to Wednesday’s district semifinals against Holton at 5:30 p.m. at Ravenna.