Dominant defense fuels Montague to victory over Orchard View

LocalSportsJournal.com

MONTAGUE–Montague allowed a single point in the second quarter enroute to a 57-39 victory over the Orchard View Cardinals on Friday night.

The host Wildcats outscored OV 15-1 in the second quarter.

The Wildcats led 10-9 before the defensive clinic in the second quarter pushed the halftime lead to 26-10. Montague increased the lead to 41-19 at the end of the third quarter.

Montague’s Braedon Johnston finished with 10 points and eight rebounds. Owen Raeth had 10 points and five rebounds while Rodney Brassfield poured in 10 points and grabbed four rebounds. Isaiah Atchison tallied nine points and seven rebounds. Paul Olson dished out six assists for the Wildcats.

Montague (9-5, 5-2) travels to Shelby on Tuesday.

Orchard View (2-12, 1-6) hosts Kent City on Tuesday.