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SPARTA —Fremont’s boys basketball team defeated Newaygo, 70-40 in a MHSAA Division 2 district semifinal Wednesday night at Sparta.
The Packers got off to a hot start, outscoring the Lions, 17-4 in the first quarter. The Lions just kept going, with a 20-12 advantage in the second period for a 37-16 halftime lead.
The Lions finished the third period with a 15-12 advantage and headed to the fourth quarter with a 52-28 lead. Newaygo outscored the Packers, 19-12 in the final eight minutes.
Fremont knocked down nine 3-point baskets for the game. Joey DeLong had four triples and scored 16 points for the Packers.
Jordon McDonald topped the scoring list with 24 points.
Blake Hanshue had two 3-pointers and scored nine points. Elijah Shears hit two 3-pointers and finished with six points.
Newaygo was led in scoring by Josiah Long with 16 points. Grant Harkness added eight, including two 3-point baskets.
Fremont improved to 14-7 and now faces Sparta in the district championship game Friday night at 7 p.m. at Sparta.
Photos below are courtesy of Brittlynn VanSingel/Local Sports Journal Photographer
Fremont coach Adam Bowen
Newaygo coach Jason Long
