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WKTV prep playoff coverage: East Kentwood, South Christian in girls district finals

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The East Kentwood High School girls basketball team (shown here in an early season game) will be playing in a District final game this week. (WKTV)

By K.D. Norris

ken@wktv.org

After a hectic week of local teams battling in state girls basketball district tournaments, the East Kentwood Falcons are in the finals of the Division 1 tournament at Middleville Thornapple Kellogg High School, while the South Christian Sailors are in the finals of the Division 2 tournament in Wayland. Both finals will be Friday, March 26.

East Kentwood (13-3, with two wins in the tournament) will face off against East Grand Rapids (12-2) at 7 p.m., with the winner advancing to the Division 1 Region 3 tournament at Holland West Ottawa starting on Monday, March 29.

South Christian (11-4, with one win in the tournament) will take on host Wayland (9-2) at 7 p.m., with the winner advancing to the Division 2 Region 12 tournament at Edwardsburg, also starting on March 29.

In this week’s early district play, East Kentwood defeated host Middleville, 69-44, on Monday, March 22, and then defeated Byron Center, 41-34, in semifinal action Wednesday, March 24.

South Christian, also in early district play, had a bye and then defeated Kentwood Grand River Preparatory Academy, 71-15, in the semifinals March 24.

Other local district results

In the Division 1 tournament at Middleville, Wyoming high lost an opening round game to Byron Center, 63-41, as the Wolves ended their season at 10-7.

In the Division 2 tournament at Godwin Heights, Kelloggsville defeated the host Wolverines (5-6 overall) in opening round action by the score of 41-39. The Rockets then lost in the semifinals to Grand Rapids Catholic, 44-36, to finish their season with a 5-8 record.

In the Division 2 tournament at Wayland, West Michigan Aviation Academy defeated Hopkins, 53-42, before falling to Wayland, 57-22, in the semifinals to finish their season at 12-6.

In the Division 3 tournament at Covenant Christian High School, Wyoming Potter’s House lost to Grandville Calvin Christian, 49-39, in semifinal action and ended the season at 9-5 overall.

In the Division 4 tournament at Martin, Tri-unity Christian lost to host Martin, 49-41 in semifinal action and ended their season at 5-10.

Girls Wrap Up Districts as Boys Prepare for Postseason

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MHSAABy: Mike DeWitt
Mike.DeWitt@wktv.org

 

Five Wyoming-Kentwood area girls basketball teams entered the District Finals looking for a championship, two went home with a trophy intact.

 

Tonight marks the first round of districts for the boys as they begin their march to glory.

Girls Recap

Class A

 

Grand Rapids Christian – 54
East Kentwood – 39

 

East Kentwood struggled shooting all night, especially from the free throw line where the Falcons only converted 11-27 free throws. The game was close at halftime with the score at 25-20, but a lackluster third quarter saw East Kentwood get outscored 22-6.

 

After a successful 2016 campaign, the Falcons lose three seniors and look to reload heading into next season. Grand Rapids Christian heads into Regionals on an 11-game winning streak.

 

Hudsonville – 50
Wyoming – 28

 

Wyoming has dealt with a lot of adversity this season and still made it to the District Finals. However, for the second straight year, the Wolves fell to Hudsonville in the finals. The Eagles were never threatened.

 

With a healthy Claire Hendrickson next season, look for Wyoming to be a solid contender.

 

Class B

South Christian Girls Basketball

 

South Christian – 63
Wayland Union – 42

 

South Christian move onto Regionals thanks to a huge performance by Jennifer DeBoer. DeBoer poured in 31-points and also rewrote the record book at South Christian for most points scored in a season.

 

The Sailors improved to 21-2 on the season and will face Williamston in the Regional Semi-finals on March 8.

 

Class D

 

Tri-Unity Christian – 54
Potter’s House Christian – 38

 

Tri-Unity Christian defeated Potter’s House for their 11th straight victory and is eyeing that elusive Regional Championship. After finding themselves down three at halftime, the Defenders exploded into the second half with a 25-point third quarter. Potter’s House couldn’t mount a comeback.

 

Tri-Unity will play Athens in the Regional Semi-final on March 8.

Boys Preview

Class A

 

East Kentwood (15-5) v Ottawa Hills (11-9)

 

East Kentwood comes into the playoffs having won 8 of their last 9 since the start of February. Can they keep the good vibrations going into the postseason?

 

Don’t let the 11-9 record fool you, Ottawa Hills can play with anyone. Their regular season consists of close loses to two of the better teams in the area – Wayland Union and Hudsonville.

 

Winner is set to take on the winner of East Grand Rapids/Middleville Thornapple Kellogg in the District Semi-Finals on March 9.

 

Wyoming (14-6) vs. West Ottawa (17-3)

 

Wyoming is coming off their first ever conference championship in the OK Bronze. As winners of 7 of their last 8, Coach Vander Klay has the Wolves playing well. They’re in a tough district with West Ottawa in the first round and Hudsonville in the semis.

 

After winning their first 15 games, West Ottawa hit a slight dry spell to close out the season. One loss quickly turned into three as the Wildcats looked to rebound heading into the playoffs. After righting the ship by winning their last two regular season games, and taking a share of the OK Red for the first time since 2004, West Ottawa looks to keep their special season cruising along.

 

Winner will face Hudsonville in the District Semi-finals on March 9.

 

Class B

 

Godwin Heights (17-3) vs. Wayland Union (18-1)

 

Two of the best teams in the area are set to face up in round 1. Godwin Heights is on their usual tear through the regular season. The Wolverines high-flying and athletic offense is too relentless for most teams to handle. Their three losses – Hudsonville, Grand Rapids Christian, and Portage Northern – are nothing to be ashamed of.

 

Wayland Union dropped a game way back before the start of 2016. Since the New Year, it’s been all Wildcats as the team has rattled off 15 straight victories.

 

Whichever team escapes this dogfight will have a date with South Christian on March 9 in the District Semi-finals.

 

Grand River Prep (13-5) vs. West Michigan Aviation Academy (9-8)

 

Grand River Prep has won 9 of their last 10 games. The lone loss in that span? A one point defeat to Kalamazoo Heritage Christian Academy.

 

It’s been an up and down year for the Aviation Academy with the largest win and loss streak extending to 4 games. They’ve struggled to find consistency as a team.

 

Winner plays Kelloggsville on March 9 in the District Semi-Finals

 

Class D

 

Potter’s House Christian (15-4) vs. West Michigan Lutheran (2-16)

 

The last time these two teams faced off, Potter’s House Christian won by a convincing score of 84-7. Could be a long game.

 

Winner plays Tri-Unity Christian in the District Semi-finals on March 9.

 

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 – Williamston

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 – Athens

 

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

Five area teams, Four District Finals

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MHSAABy: Mike DeWitt
Mike.DeWitt@wktv.org

 

It’s a dogfight to get through districts. The bracket is littered with teams familiar with one another; A team’s strengths, weaknesses, game plans, and counters. Tonight, five Wyoming-Kentwood area teams have the opportunity to bring home a District Championship.

 

One championship game will be filmed an aired on WKTV.

Class A

 

East Kentwood (14-8) vs. Grand Rapids Christian (16-5) – District 5

 

Things weren’t looking pretty for East Kentwood at the beginning of February. The Falcons stumbled through the first month of the new year with a 4-4 record, but the girls were able to dig deep and find a second gear that has propelled them to the District Finals.Basketball in Hoop

 

Since the start of February, the Falcons have won 8 of their last 9, including a revenge win over East Grand Rapids – the teams only loss in February – in the District Semi-finals on Wednesday. This team is rolling right now, but they’ll have their hands full in the finals.

 

On the other bench sits a team that has traveled a very similar path. Grand Rapids Christian is currently riding a 10 game win streak after dropping 4 of their first 5 games in January. Their last loss? The same Caledonia team they beat in a rematch in the District Semi-Finals.

 

East Kentwood beat Grand Rapids Christian in the first game of the season. With the way both teams have stormed into the playoffs, it’d be silly to look at that first game for any indication about how this one will go. A champion will be crowned tonight.

 

Wyoming (7-14) vs. Hudsonville (19-3)

 

The teams haven’t changed, but what was a clash of two titans in last year’s District Final has morphed into an uphill battle for Wyoming.

 

At the turn of the new year, the Wolves suffered a potentially fatal blow with the loss of MSU-commit Claire Hendrickson to a knee injury. In the aftermath after the injury, it looked to be the end to a once promising season. The Wolves lost 12 straight games to limp into the postseason. The playoffs are a new season, a slate wiped clean, and Wyoming sits at 1-0.

 

Hudsonville has been going full throttle since the season started. The team sits at 19-3 with win streaks littered throughout. Those three losses include two early in the season by a combined 7 points and a loss late in the season to East Kentwood, another District Final participant.

 

It’s going to be a tough game for Wyoming, but hey, they call it March Madness for a reason.

 

Class B

 

South Christian (20-2) vs. Wayland Union (9-11)

 

Both squads laid down the hammer in the District Semi-finals, winning by a combined point total of 124. Now they’re matched up with a team of equal caliber.

 

This District Final is also a rematch from last season. Last year, Wayland Union came in as the favorite and won handily, 59-39. This year, the roles are reversed.

 

South Christian is sitting on two losses by a combined 9 points. The Sailors are not only looking for revenge, but further down the line as well. This team has potential and very little weakness. Wayland Union will have to relish the underdog role.

 

Don’t let the under-.500 record fool you, the Wildcats have some pretty impressive games on their resumè. They currently own wins over District Final participants Wyoming (before the Hendrickson injury) and Hudsonville, and they’ve played Caledonia and Grand Rapids Christian to close losses. This is a dangerous team.

 

South Christian has already beaten Wayland Union twice this season, but it’s hard to beat a team three times. The game will be filmed live and aired tonight on WKTV.

 

Class D

 

Potter’s House Christian (7-13) vs. Tri-Unity Christian (18-4)

 

The theme of districts so far has been a rematch in the finals, this one is no different. Last season Tri-Unity beat Potter’s House handily to a tune of 21-points.

 

The Crusaders are currently on a 15-1 run in the last 16 games and don’t show any signs of slowing down. They won their last playoff game by 72(!) points and this one might play out similarly. Tri-Unity won the first meeting between these two 61-19.

 

Potter’s House will need to play some flawless basketball and force Tri-Unity into an uncharacteristic amount of turnovers. Regionals await.

 

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

Tickets Punched to District Finals

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MHSAABy: 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.

The Wolves are headed to the District Finals once again.
The Wolves are headed to the District Finals once again.

 

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

Girls District Semi-Finals set to square off with Eight Wyoming-Kentwood teams in action

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By: Mike DeWitt
Mike.DeWitt@wktv.org

The girls play their District Semi-Final games tonight, and the Wyoming-Kentwood area has a number of teams looking to be one step closer to a district championship.

Class A

East Kentwood (13-8) vs. East Grand Rapids (16-5) – District 5

The last time these two teams met, East Kentwood found themselves down 11 at half, but they wouldn’t fold that easily. An 18-point third quarter gave the Falcons a one-point lead entering the final stanza. However, the furious comeback was too little too late as East Grand Rapids came out with a hard-fought 49-45 victory. Round 2 between these two squads looks to be just as exciting.

East Kentwood is coming off of a 19-point victory over Middleville Thornapple Kellogg. As winners of 11 of their last 14, the Falcons are looking to keep the positive vibes going for at least another couple of days.

East Grand Rapids defeated a very strong Byron Center team in the first round and is currently riding a 5-game winning streak.

Winner plays Caledonia or Grand Rapids Christian in the District Finals this Friday.

Wyoming (6-14) vs Jenison (5-16) – District 6

Wyoming came into this season ready for big things after having an extremely successful 2015 campaign that saw the season end in the District Finals. Behind junior star player – and Michigan State commit – Claire Hendrickson, the Wolves were primed for a special season.

Early on, everything was going according to plan. The Wolves were 5-1 and playing very well when they traveled to Calvin Christian on January 5. It was then that adversity struck, Hendrickson went down with a torn ACL and meniscus and a sprained MCL. After the injury, the Wolves slogged to a 1-13 finish. They enter the postseason on a 12 game losing streak.

Jenison hasn’t fared much better than Wyoming. The Wildcats handled Holland in the first round of districts to break a five game losing streak. Jenison hasn’t struggled scoring points this season, it’s on the defensive end where they’ve lost games. In their 16 losses, the Wildcats have surrendered over 54 points a game.

Winner plays Grandville or Hudsonville in the District Finals this Friday.

Class B

South Christian (19-2) vs. Kelloggsville (2-12) – District 48

After suffering only their second loss of the year in the season finale, South Christian got things back on track in a big way in the first round of Districts. The Sailors were able to quickly get the wind back in their sails and Godwin never stood a chance. South Christian won their 19th game of the season handily, 60-38.

Things haven’t been easy for the Rockets this season. Kelloggsville currently sits at 2-12 and has lost nine straight. They’ll have their hands full against the Sailors.

Winner plays Wayland Union or Kentwood Grand River Prep in the District Finals this Friday

Grand River Prep (5-13) vs. Wayland Union (8-11) – District 48

Grand River Prep and Wayland Union each look to end a long string of losing to reach the district finals. Grand River enters the postseason having lost 10 of their last 11, while Wayland Union has lost 5 of their last 6.

No matter how you look at it, Grand River Prep is facing an uphill battle. Wayland Union may be under .500 on the season, but the Wildcats have nabbed a few impressive pelts this season. The Wildcats have wins over Wyoming – before the Claire Hendrickson injury – and Hudsonville.

Winner plays South Christian or Kelloggsville in the District Finals this Friday.

Class D

Potter’s House (6-14) vs. West Michigan Lutheran (17-3) – District 110

Although Potter’s House comes in with a much less impressive record than West Michigan Lutheran, the Pumas hold the all important ‘W’ in the only head-to-head meeting between the two squads. The first time these two teams met, things were very close. Potter’s House had a strong second quarter and was able to hold on to the lead until the end, resulting in a 5-point victory.

West Michigan Lutheran has rebounded quite nicely from that last game. Since the loss, the Mustangs have rallied off 9 wins in their last 11 games. Expect another back and forth battle between the two squads.

Winner plays Tri-Unity Christian or Holland Calvary in the District Finals this Friday.

Tri-Unity Christian (17-4) vs. Holland Calvary (8-7) – District 110

Tri-Unity Christian made it all the way to the Regional Finals last season before falling to St. Joseph Michigan Lutheran. This season, they have their eyes set even further, they just need to make sure they don’t stumble looking ahead.

The Crusaders have already played, and defeated, Holland Calvary twice this season by a combined 62 points. Holland Calvary is hoping third times a charm!

Winner plays Potter’s House or West Michigan Luther in the District Finals this Friday.

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 – East Grand Rapids

Wyoming – District 6
March 2
District Semi-Final – Jenison

Class B

Godwin Heights – District 48
February 29
District First Round – L (60-38) South Christian

Grand River Prep – District 48
March 2
District Semi-Final – Wayland Union

Kelloggsville – District 48
March 2
District Semi-Final – South Christian

South Christian – District 48
February 29
District First Round – W (60-38) Godwin Heights
March 2
District Semi-Final – Kelloggsville

Class D

Potter’s House – District 110
March 2
District Semi-Final – West Michigan Lutheran

Tri-Unity Christian – District 110
February 29
District First Round – W (50-40) Zion Christian
March 2
District Semi-Final – Holland Calvary

West Michigan Lutheran – District 110
March 2
District Semi-Final – 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

Three Area Teams Advance to District Semi-Finals

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MHSAABy: Mike DeWitt
Mike.DeWitt@wktv.org

 

Girls basketball tipped off the post-season last night with the first round of districts. Three Wyoming-Kentwood area teams advanced to the semi-final round while one had their season come to an end. District semi-finals will be played on Wednesday.

 

Class A

 

East Kentwood – 58
Thornapple Kellogg – 39

East Kentwood extended their winning streak to four games and 11 of their last 15. The Falcons look to get revenge against East Grand Rapids in the District Semi-Finals on Wednesday. When they met in the regular season, the Pioneers took home a close four-point, 49-45 win.

 

Class B

The Sailors will face Kelloggsville on Wednesday
The Sailors will face Kelloggsville on Wednesday

 

South Christian – 60
Godwin Heights – 38

 

South Christian kept a stellar season rolling right along with a big win over Godwin Heights in the opening round of districts. The Sailors’ experience, depth, and height was too much for the young senior-less Wolverine squad to handle.

 

Jennifer Deboer led all scorers with 17 points and also chipped in seven rebounds, seven assists, and five steals. Isabella Scott helped South Christian with her first ever double-double with 11 points and 11 rebounds.

 

Ravinear Koppenhofer led the Wolverines in scoring with 11 of her own.

 

South Christian looks to keep the ship sailing against Kelloggsville in the district semifinals on Wednesday night at Godwin Heights.

 

Class D

 

Tri-Unity Christian – 50
Byron Center Zion Christian – 40

 

Tri-Unity Christian kept the season moving forward on Monday night. Led by Sarah Buffum and her 20 points, the Crusaders extended their winning streak to nine with a ten-point victory over Byron Center Zion Christian.

 

Tri-Unity Christian will take on Holland Calvary, a team they’ve already beat twice this season by a combined 62 points, in the district semi-final on Wednesday 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 – East Grand Rapids

 

Wyoming – District 6
March 2
District Semi-Final – Holland/Jenison

Class B

Godwin Heights – District 48
February 29
District First Round – L (60-38) South Christian

 

Grand River Prep – District 48
March 2
District Semi-Final – Wayland Union

 

Kelloggsville – District 48
March 2
District Semi-Final – Godwin Heights/South Christian

 

South Christian – District 48
February 29
District First Round – W (60-38) Godwin Heights
March 2
District Semi-Final – Kelloggsville

Class D

Potter’s House – District 110
March 2
District Semi-Final – West Michigan Lutheran

 

Tri-Unity Christian – District 110
February 29
District First Round – W (50-40) Zion Christian
March 2
District Semi-Final – Holland Calvary

 

West Michigan Lutheran – District 110
March 2
District Semi-Final – 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

With the regular season over, Girl’s Basketball is readying for Districts

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Basketball in HoopBy: Mike DeWitt

 

While Leap Day may be able to push March back 24 hours, it can’t stop playoff basketball from starting. March Madness is here, and the girls are getting ready to kick off Districts in a big way. Below are all the District First Round games for Wyoming-Kentwood Area teams:

 

Class A

 

East Kentwood (12-8) vs. Middleville Thornapple Kellogg (5-14) – District 5

 

East Kentwood stumbled into the season, losing 4 of their first 6 games. However, after the New Year, the Falcons went on a terror. East Kentwood Girls Varsity BasketballEast Kentwood finished the season strong by winning 10 of their last 14 games. The team’s four losses during that stretch came by a combined 10 points.

 

Thornapple Kellogg started the season slow, losing 7 of their first 8, and never seemed to find a grove. The Trojans have struggled to score the ball, only topping 40 points in 5 of their games.

 

Winner plays on Wednesday, March 2 against the winner of East Grand Rapids and Byron Center.

 

Class B

 

Godwin Heights (12-7) vs. South Christian (18-2) – District 48

South Christian has been on a rampage all season. How far will they go?
South Christian has been on a rampage all season. How far will they go?

 

Godwin Heights is hosting District 48 and finds themselves in a tough draw in the opening round. The Wolverines have been extremely resilient when coming off a loss. Their longest losing streak only lasted two games back at the very beginning of December. Something to watch, Godwin Heights is coming off of a loss in their last game.

 

South Christian is firing on all cylinders in 2016. The Sailors started the season on a 14 game winning streak before losing their first game of the season to Caledonia by 2 points. South Christian then proceeded to win their next four before falling in the season finale against Catholic Central.

 

With both teams coming off of a loss, which one will get off the mat? This game will be televised on WKTV. Winner plays Kelloggsville on Wednesday, March 2.

 

Class D

 

Byron Center Zion Christian (12-8) vs. Tri-Unity Christian (16-4) – District 110

 

After hitting a dry spell and dropping their first three games at the beginning of February, Byron Center Zion Christian brushed things off and proceeded to win their next four straight. Having only broken 40-points six times this season, the Mountaineers win with defense while doing just enough on the offensive end.

 

Tri-Unity Christian currently sits at 16-4 but could easily be 18-2. Early in the season, the Crusaders dropped two one-point games by the same margin, 42-43. Last season, Tri-Unity made it to the Regional Finals before falling to St Joseph Michigan Lutheran. The Crusaders are looking to take it one step further this year.

 

Winner faces Holland Calvary on Wednesday, March 2.

 

Wyoming-Kentwood Area Teams and Results

Girls

Class A

East Kentwood – District 5
February 29
District First Round – Middleville Thornapple Kellogg

 

Wyoming – District 6
March 2
District Semi-Final – Holland/Jenison

Class B

Godwin Heights – District 48
February 29
District First Round – South Christian

 

Grand River Prep – District 48
March 2
District Semi-Final – Wayland Union

 

Kelloggsville – District 48
March 2
District Semi-Final – Godwin Heights/South Christian

 

South Christian – District 48
February 29
District First Round – Godwin Heights

Class D

Potter’s House – District 110
March 2
District Semi-Final – West Michigan Lutheran

 

Tri-Unity Christian – District 110
February 29
District First Round – Zion Christian

 

West Michigan Lutheran – District 110
March 2
District Semi-Final – 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