Girls Basketball: Bath Secures CMAC Victory, Other Key Results
Bath emerged victorious with a final score of 49-44 against Portland St. Patrick in a crucial Central Michigan Athletic Conference (CMAC) matchup held at GIRLSBATH 49, PORTLAND ST. Leading the charge for the Bees was Anna Poppema, who delivered a game-high 20 points, proving instrumental in the road win. Africa Beltran also contributed significantly to Bath’s success, recording 14 points, six rebounds, and four assists.
The Bees now boast an impressive season record of 16-2, with a 14-1 standing within the CMAC. For Portland St. Patrick, Gracelyn Rockey topped the scoring charts with 14 points, alongside six rebounds and five steals. Macie Smith added 13 points to the Shamrocks’ tally, while Lily Sandborn contributed eight points as the team moved to 14-4 overall and 10-4 in conference play. The junior varsity contest also favored Bath, concluding with a score of 50-30.
Boys Basketball: Perry and Lakewood Claim Wins
In boys’ action, Perry dominated Lansing Christian with a decisive 63-28 victory, fueled by a stellar performance from Anthony Cochrane. Cochrane spearheaded the Ramblers’ offense, amassing an impressive 27 points to secure the CMAC win. Alex Torrez further bolstered Perry’s scoring efforts, adding 10 points to the final total.
Meanwhile, Lakewood triumphed over Delton Kellogg in a nonleague contest, finishing with a score of 58-53. Max Thrun was the leading scorer for the Vikings, registering a team-high 15 points. Contributing to Lakewood’s success were Bradyn Johnson with nine points and five rebounds, Jaxon Jablonski with nine points, and Ethan Matthews with six points, bringing the Vikings’ record to 6-14.
Non-League Basketball Highlights
Eastern secured a nonleague win against Battle Creek Pennfield with a final score of 39-36. Surae Curtis proved pivotal for the Quakers, delivering 13 points and securing seven rebounds. Illyana Montgomery also made a significant impact, contributing 10 points and an impressive eight steals for Eastern.
Olivet earned a road victory over Hastings with a score of 40-33 in another nonleague game. Magan and Aly Priesman jointly led the Eagles’ scoring, each contributing a team-high 10 points. Bailey Powell added nine points to Olivet’s total, helping the team improve to a 12-7 record while Hastings fell to 1-15.
