By: Mike DeWitt
Mike.DeWitt@wktv.org
District Semi-Finals are officially in the books. Five Wyoming-Kentwood teams have yet to reach the expiration date on their season, and they have a big opportunity to add a District Championship to 2016’s resumé.
Class A
East Kentwood – 53
East Grand Rapids – 51
The first time these two teams met, East Grand Rapids left with a narrow four-point victory. Fast forward to the District Semi-Finals, and it was the Falcons from East Kentwood leaving the gym with smiles.
Kentwood lead by 10 with under four minutes left, but the Pioneers weren’t going to let their season end without a fight. East Grand Rapids stormed back and had an opportunity to tie the game with 10 second left on the clock. It would all be for naught as they couldn’t convert the ensuing inbound pass into points.
With the win, the Falcons improve to 14-8 overall and find themselves in the District Final. The game will be played against a very strong Grand Rapids Christian team. The Eagles pulled off a big 48-40 win over 18-4 Caledonia in their semi-final matchup.
The District Final game will be played at Byron Center on Friday night.
Wyoming – 53
Jenison – 47
Even though the season has taken a different journey with the injury to Claire Hendrickson, the Wyoming Wolves find themselves in a familiar spot: a date with Hudsonville in the District Finals.
Wyoming took home a hard-fought victory, their 7th of the season, against Jenison behind the scoring hand of Kayla Hinton and her 24 points. The Wolves will need another big game from Hinton against Hudsonville this Friday.
The District Final game will be played at Holland on Friday night.
Class B
South Christian – 79
Kelloggsville – 7
While the victor wasn’t necessarily a surprise, the final score is a little eye-popping. South Christian came out strong from the opening tip. The rest was just a formality.
The Sailors will play Wayland Union in the District Final on Friday night at Godwin Heights.
Wayland Union – 67
Grand River Prep – 15
Different teams, same story. The District 48 Semi-Finals were lopsided on both sides. Wayland Union handled Grand River Prep and finds themselves in the District Final for the second straight year.
The Wildcats will play South Christian in the District Final on Friday night at Godwin Heights.
Class D
Potter’s House Christian – 62
West Michigan Lutheran – 55
West Michigan Lutheran entered the District Semis sporting a 17-3 record. One of those three regular season losses came in a 5-point game against Potter’s House Christian. At halftime, it looked like West Michigan Lutheran was too much for Potter’s House. The Mustangs were in control and up 11.
However, the Pumas turned things on in the second half.
Behind 23 points a piece from Cassie Wielhouwer and Anika Huizenga, Potter’s House clawed their way back on the offensive end. The Pumas also shut down the Mustang’s offense, holding them to only 20 second half points.
With the win, Potter’s House advances for a rematch of last years District Final against Tri-Unity Christian. The game will be played at Byron Center Zion Christian on Friday night.
Tri-Unity Christian – 72
Holland Calvary – 36
For Tri-Unity Christian, it was a night of career highs. Sarah Buffum tied a career-high with 28 points and Cierra Smith added her own career-high with 27.
The game was never in doubt for the Crusaders as they continue to storm through the season. They will play Potter’s House on Friday night at Byron Center Zion Christian
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 – Grand Rapids Christian
Wyoming – District 6
March 2
District Semi-Final – W (53-47) Jenison
March 4
District Final – 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 – Wayland Union
Class D
Potter’s House – District 110
March 2
District Semi-Final – W (62-55) West Michigan Lutheran
March 4
District Final – 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 – Potter’s House
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 – Ottawa Hills
Wyoming – District 6
March 7
District First Round – West Ottawa
Class B
Godwin Heights – District 48
March 7
District First Round – Wayland Union
Grand River Prep – District 48
March 7
District First Round – West Michigan Aviation Academy
Kelloggsville – District 48
March 9
District Semi-Final – Grand River Prep/West Michigan Aviation Academy
South Christian – District 48
March 9
District Semi-Final – Godwin Heights/Wayland Union
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 – West Michigan Lutheran
Tri-Unity Christian – District 110
March 9
District Semi-Final – Potter’s House/West Michigan Lutheran
West Michigan Lutheran – District 110
March 7
District First Round – Potter’s House
