Braden Gustin game winner propels Muskegon Catholic to victory over Orchard View

LocalSportsJournal.com

MUSKEGON– Braden Gustin sunk a floater with :25 seconds left to give Muskegon Catholic the lead in route to a 43-41 victory on Tuesday evening over Orchard View.

The Crusaders trailed for the first 30 minutes of the game falling behind early 8-0 and 15-8 at the end of the first quarter. At halftime the score favored the Cardinals 25-22. An even third quarter kept Orchard View’s lead at three, 33-30 going into the final eight minutes.

“It was a tough shooting night all the way around, but MCC showed a great deal of toughness, gutting out a win that showed poise and toughness,” said head coach Rob Recknagel.

Gustin ended the night with 12 points and six key free throws in the fourth quarter. Bryan Convertini finished with nine points and four steals. Chase Willer added eight points and Jake Westhoff had six points and five offensive rebounds.

Muskegon Catholic (3-2) will host Hopkins on January 3^rd.

Orchard View (2-3, 1-1) hosts Oakridge on Thursday.