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WHITEHALL – The Montague girls basketball team opened WMC-Lakes play with a 47-27 win over Whitehall on Thursday.
The Wildcats jumped out to 16-5 halftime lead and cruised the rest of the way past Whitehall.
Montague’s Adilynn Peterson. Photo/Leo Valdez
“We bounced back from a tough loss on Tuesday and came together tonight for a great rivalry win,” said coach Jess DeBruin.
Addison Pranger led Montague with 16 points and Amanda Cederquist put up 12 points. Adilynn Pranger threw in seven points.
Montague (1-1, 1-0) will be at home against Ludington on Tuesday for more league action.
Whitehall (0-2, 0-1) will also see more conference play on Tuesday when they travel to Manistee.
Referee Antonio Flores tosses the opening jump ball with Montague’s Braylyn Bultema (left) and Whitehall’s Kendall Osborne. Photo/Leo Valdez
Kendall Osborne brings the ball up for Whitehall with Taylor Ottinger (22) trailing. Photo/Leo Valdez
Braylyn Bultema gets the rebound for Montague. Photo/Leo Valdez
Whitehall’s Lexi Daggett loses control of the ball against Avah Vandermeulen (10). Photo/Leo Valdez
Addison Pranger at the foul line for Montague. Photo/Leo Valdez
Clare Westerlund (11) and Montague’s Addison Pranger (30). Photo/Leo Valdez
Adilynn Peterson takes a shot over Whitehall’s Lianne Fagan (5). Photo/Leo Valdez