LocalSportsJournal.com
NEWAYGO–The Western Michigan Christian Warriors girls’ basketball team picked up a road win on Tuesday evening over the Newaygo Lions, 44-31.Newaygo led 9-6 at the end of the first quarter.
The Warriors posted a 15-5 scoring advantage in the second quarter to grab a 21-14 lead at halftime.
Newaygo was forced to play catchup ball the entire second half and could never get over the hump.
Grace Painter led Newaygo with 13 points and seven rebounds. Barbara Toth and Addison Goodin each had seven points.
“It was not our best basketball tonight and that starts with me,” said Newaygo coach Nathan Thomasma. “We made way too many mistakes to be able to win a game against any varsity competition. We will need to regroup at practice tomorrow and get ready for our next game on Friday.”
Western Michigan Christian (4-4) will host Muskegon Catholic Central on Friday evening.
Newaygo (2-7, 1-3) will host Morley Stanwood in league action on Friday.
