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The Grand Haven boys basketball team started strong and finished strong in its rival matchup with Spring Lake on Friday.

Led by Owen Worthington, The Bucs caught fire from beyond the 3-point line with 10 on the night. Worthington drained six of his own enroute to a 58-40 win for Grand Haven.

Grand Haven built a strong, 18-6 first-quarter lead, but nearly played even with the Lakers over the next two quarters and into the fourth.

Spring Lake was able to come within five points in the fourth but Grand Haven was able to close out the Lakers with a big run down the stretch.

Worthington finished with 18 points behind his six 3-pointers while Nic Stump added 16 points.

Spring Lake was led by Kaden George with a game-high 24 points and Porter Saunders chipped in with six points and seven rebounds.

Both teams will be at it again on Tuesday, December 28 for the Lakeshore Cup at Grand Haven.  

Check out photos from action shot by Kelly Gates.