By: Mike DeWitt
Mike.DeWitt@wktv.org
Two area girls teams have advanced to the Regional Finals with close victories. Seven boys teams from Wyoming and Kentwood are looking to set a date to the District Final.
Girls Recap
Class B
South Christian – 59
Williamston – 53
With the game knotted up at 49 with two minutes to play, South Christian dialed up a play for their leader Jennifer DeBoer. The senior struggled with her shooting touch throughout the game but she found it when it mattered most. Coming off a quick screen behind the arc, DeBoer sank a deep three to put South Christian ahead for good.
The Sailors finished out the rest of the game a perfect 6-of-6 from the line to ice the victory. South Christian never trailed.
With the win, the Sailors head to the Regional Finals on Thursday to play Portland. A date in the State Quarter-finals is on the line.
Class D
Tri-Unity Christian – 46
Athens – 44
The Defenders find themselves in the same position they were last year, one win away from a Regional Championship. With the win over Athens, Tri-Unity extends their win streak to 12 games, and 17 of their last 18.
Tri-Unity Christian will face Climax-Scotts in the Regional Final on Thursday.
Boys Preview
Class A
Wyoming (15-6) vs Hudsonville (15-5) – 7:30pm at Grandville High School
Wyoming has had Hudsonville dash their district title chances in each of the past two seasons. The Wolves are hoping the third time’s a charm. After upsetting West Ottawa 60-58 in the first round of districts, Wyoming is playing solid basketball with a lot of confidence. They’re playing as hot as anyone right now.
Hudsonville is looking for their sixth straight district crown. The Eagles hold wins over Godwin Heights, Grand Rapids Christian, East Kentwood and West Ottawa. This team is no slouch. Expect a tightly contested battle for all 32 minutes.
Winner will face either Jenison or Zeeland East in the District Finals on Friday night.
Class B
Godwin Heights (18-3) vs. South Christian (7-13) – 7:30pm at South Christian
As the Wolverines keep on rising with the tide, the Sailors are hoping to stay afloat. Godwin enters as one of the best teams in the state and looking to defend their State Championship from a year ago.
South Christian has struggled all year against teams at the top of the totem pole with loses to Wyoming, Wayland Union (twice), Ottawa Hills (twice), and East Kentwood. The Sailors will need to put together their best game all season if they want to upset the Wolverines.
Winner will face either Kelloggsville or Grand River Prep in the District Final on Friday night.
Grand River Prep (14-5) vs. Kelloggsville (5-14) – 6:00pm at South Christian
Shahadah Camp scored 34 points – 32 in the first three-quarters – against West Michigan Aviation Academy in the first round of districts. Grand River Prep is hoping that hot hand stays in the semi-final.
Kelloggsville has struggled mightily this season and will need an inspired performance to overtake Grand River Prep.
Winner will face either Godwin Heights or South Christian in the District Final on Friday night.
Class D
Potter’s House (16-4) vs. Tri-Unity Christian (15-5) – 7:00pm at Holland Calvary
Potter’s House put a thumping on West Michigan Lutheran in the first round by a score of 81-6. The semi-final should be much more competitive for the Pumas.
These two teams met way back at the beginning of the season where Tri-Unity Christian won a close game 41-39. The Defenders are looking to defend their district crown.
The last time these two met in districts was back in 2014. Potter’s House walked away with a win and the District Championship.
Winner will face either Holland Calvary or Byron Center Zion Christian in the District Final on Friday night.
Wyoming-Kentwood Area Teams and Results
Girls
Class A
East Kentwood – District 5
February 29
District First Round – W (58-39) Middleville Thornapple Kellogg
March 2
District Semi-Final – W (53-51) East Grand Rapids
March 4
District Final – L (39-54) Grand Rapids Christian
Wyoming – District 6
March 2
District Semi-Final – W (53-47) Jenison
March 4
District Final – L (28-50) Hudsonville
Class B
Godwin Heights – District 48
February 29
District First Round – L (38-60) South Christian
Grand River Prep – District 48
March 2
District Semi-Final – L (15-67) Wayland Union
Kelloggsville – District 48
March 2
District Semi-Final – L (7-79) South Christian
South Christian – District 48
February 29
District First Round – W (60-38) Godwin Heights
March 2
District Semi-Final – W (79-7) Kelloggsville
March 4
District Final – W (63-42) Wayland Union
Regional 11
March 8
Regional Semi-Final – W (59-53) Williamston
March 10
Regional Final – Portland
Class D
Potter’s House – District 110
March 2
District Semi-Final – W (62-55) West Michigan Lutheran
March 4
District Final – L (38-54) Tri-Unity Christian
Tri-Unity Christian – District 110
February 29
District First Round – W (50-40) Zion Christian
March 2
District Semi-Final – W (72-36) Holland Calvary
March 4
District Final – W (54-38) Potter’s House
Regional 25
March 8
Regional Semi-Final – W (46-44) Athens
March 10
Regional Final – Climax-Scotts
West Michigan Lutheran – District 110
March 2
District Semi-Final – L (55-62) Potter’s House
Boys
Class A
East Kentwood – District 5
March 7
District First Round – L (56-58) Ottawa Hills
Wyoming – District 6
March 7
District First Round – W (60-58) West Ottawa
March 9
District Semi-Final – Hudsonville
Class B
Godwin Heights – District 48
March 7
District First Round – W (65-52) Wayland Union
March 9
District Semi-Final – South Christian
Grand River Prep – District 48
March 7
District First Round – W (65-44) West Michigan Aviation Academy
March 9
District Semi-Final – Kelloggsville
Kelloggsville – District 48
March 9
District Semi-Final – Grand River Prep
South Christian – District 48
March 9
District Semi-Final – Godwin Heights
West Michigan Aviation Academy – District 48
March 7
District First Round – Grand River Prep
Wyoming Lee – District 51
March 9
District Semi-Final – Grand Rapids Catholic Central
Class D
Potter’s House – District 110
March 7
District First Round – W (81-6) West Michigan Lutheran
March 9
District Semi-Final – Tri-Unity Christian
Tri-Unity Christian – District 110
March 9
District Semi-Final – Potter’s House
West Michigan Lutheran – District 110
March 7
District First Round – L (6-81) Potter’s House
