LocalSportsJournal.com

WHITEHALL — The Montague Wildcats did not let a slow start deter them from winning a West Michigan Conference game against rival Whitehall on Friday night.

The visiting Wildcats did not score in the opening quarter, but roared back in the final three quarters and posted a 51-27 victory over the Vikings.

Whitehall led 5-0 after one quarter, but Montague stormed back to take a 13-11 lead at the half. A 17-2 run in the third quarter put it away for the Wildcats.

Montague’s balanced attack was led by Ella King and Britta Johnson with 10 points each. Addison Pranger and Amanda Cedarquist added seven points each. Emma Peterson chipped in with five points, seven assists and six rebounds.

Montague (9-5, 6-2) travels to Mason County Central on Tuesday.

Whitehall (8-6, 3-5) hosts Newaygo on Tuesday.