LocalSportsJournal.com

The Mona Shores hockey team defeated Portage Northern 7-3 on Wednesday night in a Division 2 regional semifinal at Wings West Arena behind four goals from Andrew Taylor.

With the victory, Mona Shores advances to take on Byron Center in the regional final on Saturday at Wings West Arena in Kalamazoo. Game time is scheduled for 1 p.m.

While Taylor had his four goals, Trent Benedict added two goals and three assists of his own on the night.

Goaltender TJ Habetler picked up the win in net for the Sailors with 19 saves.