Jan 22, 2014 Local Sports Journal A strong third quarter and strong performances lifted Mona Shores over Rockford Tuesday night 63-57. The Sailors were down 29-22 at halftime and went on a 20-2 run in the third quarter by to take a 42-31 lead. Jasmyn Walker’s 28 points and nine r... READ MORE
Jan 21, 2014 Local Sports Journal The Cardinals defense was stellar on Tuesday night as they defeated Grant 46-21 in a Lakes 8 conference girls basketball showdown. Orchard View jumped out to a 21-12 lead at halftime and 36-15 lead after the third quarter. The Cardinals' defense di... READ MORE
Jan 21, 2014 Local Sports Journal Central Montcalm used big quarters to open and close the game in earning a 70-53 CSAA boys basketball win over Hesperia. Central Montcalm led 24-18 after one quarter and closed out the game with a 17-10 run in the final period. Joe McKeown led the Pa... READ MORE
Jan 21, 2014 Local Sports Journal Oakridge needed overtime in upsetting visiting Mason County Central 51-50 on Tuesday night in a West Michigan Conference boys basketball game. The Eagles led 12-6 after one quarter and 20-16 at halftime. The Spartans rallied to take a 29-28 lead afte... READ MORE
Jan 21, 2014 Local Sports Journal Andrew and Jason Beckman scored 16 and 15 points, respectively, to help Shelby grab a 52-33 win over Hart Tuesday in West Michigoan Conference basketball action. The Tigers had an eight point lead after one quarter and put the game away by holding Hart ... READ MORE
Jan 21, 2014 Local Sports Journal Whitehall used outside shooting in the first half and a solid performance at the free throw line in the fourth to top cross-river rival Montague 60-49 in boys basketball. The Vikings built a 29-22 half-time lead with five 3-pointers which opened up t... READ MORE
Jan 21, 2014 Local Sports Journal Muskegon needed overtime to remain unbeaten on Tuesday night. The Big Reds outscored host Grand Rapids Christian 15-9 in the extra period to earn a 79-73 win. GR Christian led 34-21 at halftime and 52-51 entering the final quarter. Deshaun Thrower... READ MORE
Jan 21, 2014 By John Jarvi Local Sports Journal GRAND HAVEN -- The Grand Haven Buccaneers showed some balance on offense and came away with a 60-48 victory in a non-league boys' basketball game against the Grand Rapids Catholic Central Cougars Tuesday night. The Buccaneers consistent... READ MORE
Jan 21, 2014 Local Sports Journal Eddie Torres and Aaron Sydnor combined for 46 points as Muskegon Heights Academy beat Quad City Homeschoolers 68-58 on Tuesday night. The Tigers led 23-12 after one quarter and 38-23 at halftime. Torres led the Tigers with 26 points and 12 rebounds a... READ MORE
Jan 21, 2014 Local Sports Journal The Grant boys basketball team hit 11 of 16 free throws down the stretch to seal a 56-48 victory over Orchard View Tuesday in a Lakes 8 Conference matchup. Andy Echeavarria was key for the Tigers by hitting five free throws down the stretch. Nick Bro... READ MORE
Jan 21, 2014 Local Sports Journal The Fruitport girls basketball squad squeaked out a win Tuesday night versus visiting Holland, outscoring the Dutch 21-11 in the middle two quarters to take the contest. Holland won the final frame 12-7 but it was too little too late. Fruitport’s I... READ MORE
Jan 21, 2014 Local Sports Journal Fruitport used a big second quarter to earn a nonconference boys basketball win over Reeths-Puffer 67-57 on Tuesday night. The Trojans led 14-12 after one quarter and increased their lead to 30-17 at halftime. Luke Brown led Fruitport with 17 points ... READ MORE
Jan 21, 2014 Local Sports Journal The Spring Lake girls basketball team defeated Fremont on Tuesday night 44-23 in a Lakes 8 conference game. The Lakers had a 19-13 halftime lead and led after the third quarter 28-16 as the Lakers held the Packers to three third quarter points. Reiko... READ MORE
Jan 21, 2014 Local Sports JournalNick Goeglein scored six of his game-high 25 points in overtime to lead Spring Lake to a 59-52 victory over Fremont Tuesday in Lakes 8 Conference basketball action. The Lakers led by eight at halftime and 11 early in the third quarter before Fremont came ro... READ MORE
Jan 21, 2014 Local Sports Journal MUSKEGON -- The Muskegon Big Reds' boys' basketball team continues to rise in national polls. This time the Big Reds are up to 41st place in the Super 25 rankings compiled by USA Today Sports and announced Tuesday, Jan. 21. The Big Reds, who won three g... READ MORE
Jan 21, 2014 Local Sports Journal Mason County Central used early first and fourth quarter bursts to top Leroy Pine River 60-52 on Monday in non-league boys basketball. The Spartans jumped out to a 10-2 lead to start the game and took a 9-2 run to open the fourth quarter. Pine River ... READ MORE
Jan 21, 2014 Local Sports Journal Morgan Shugars scored 20 points to lead Montague to a 52-38 win over visiting Pentwater on Monday night. Montague led 16-9 after one quarter and 29-17 at halftime. Hailey Cockerill scored 10 points for Montague, Katie Webster grabbed 11 rebounds and ... READ MORE
Jan 20, 2014 Local Sports Journal Fruitport Calvary Christian ran out to a big first quarter lead in its 63-47 win over North Muskegon in girls basketball on Monday. Taylor Richards started the break with 11 points in the quarter. The Eagles led 18-8 to start the second quarter but Nort... READ MORE
Jan 20, 2014 Local Sports Journal Madison Geers scored 22 points to lead Mason Country Central to a 46-33 win over host Fremont on Monday night. The Spartans led 12-9 after one quarter and 27-16 at the half. Marissa Spickerman led Fremont with 18 points.... READ MORE
Jan 20, 2014 Local Sports Journal Holton fell to Remus Chippewa Hills 61-46 in CSAA girls basketball action on Monday. Jacki Stone's 22 points and 10 rebounds kept the Red Devils close in the first half. A rough eight-point third quarter was too much to come back from as Holton trailed ... READ MORE