By: Mike DeWitt
Mike.DeWitt@wktv.org
And then there was one. After a heartbreaking overtime loss, Godwin Heights was eliminated from the playoffs in the Regional Semifinal. The loss leaves one area boys team, Tri-Unity Christian, left in the tournament.
South Christian and Tri-Unity Christian are in action for the girls tonight in the State Quarterfinals.
Boys Recap
Class B – Regional Semifinals
Williamston – 57 (OT)
Godwin Heights – 55
The defending Class B State Champions weren’t going to go down easy. In fact, it took an extra stanza to outlast the Wolverines, but Williamston pushed through thanks to a 37 point performance from Riley Lewis.
Trailing by five entering the fourth quarter, Williamston was able to stifle Godwin Height’s potent offense and allow for the overtime period. Leon Redd notched 23 points for the Wolverines, but it wasn’t enough down the stretch.
With the loss, Godwin Heights’ season is in the the books. Over the past three years, the Wolverines have a stunning 71-6 record.
Class D – Regional Semifinals
Tri-Unity Christian – 52
Marcellus Howardsville – 38
After a high-scoring first quarter, Tri-Unity Christian put the clamps down on defense and propelled themselves to the Regional Final. The Defenders found themselves down 19-18 after the first eight minutes due to uncharacteristic defense.
Marcellus Howardsville could only muster 19 points the rest of the way.
Tri-Unity Christian evened out the scoring load with 12 points coming from Willie Otole and 10 each from Javi Cuevas and Braydon Sherrod.
The Defenders will play Benton Harbor Countryside for the Regional Final on Wednesday.
Girls Preview
Class B – State Quarterfinals
South Christian (23-2) vs Dearborn Heights Robichaud (18-6) – 7:oopm at Fowlerville
The Sailors sit three wins away from a State Championship, but they must get through Dearborn Heights Robichaud first.
The Bulldogs enter the quarterfinals having won Districts and Regionals for the first time in program history. They have also won 11 of their last 12. In those 11 victories, their average margin of victory is 21.5 points.
South Christian has only lost two games all season and knows how to close out games. Seniors Jennifer DeBoer and Markayla Vander lead a unit with their eyes on the ultimate prize.
Winner will play either Detroit Mumford or Detroit Country Day in the State Semifinal.
Class D – State Quarterfinals
Tri-Unity Christian (21-4) vs Pittsford (24-0) – 7:00pm at Springport
After capturing their first-ever Regional Title, Tri-Unity Christian prepares for their biggest task yet against No. 1 ranked Pittsford. The Wildcats have beaten their opponents this season by an average margin of almost 45 points.
The Defenders defense has been one of their calling cards all season, the team only gives up 37 points per game. The defense will need to be on point tonight for Tri-Unity to pull the upset.
Winner will face either Waterford Our Lady or Kingston on Thursday in the State Semifinal.
Wyoming-Kentwood Area Teams and Results
Girls
Class A
East Kentwood
February 29
District First Round – W (58-39) Middleville Thornapple Kellogg
March 2
District Semifinal – W (53-51) East Grand Rapids
March 4
District Final – L (39-54) Grand Rapids Christian
Wyoming
March 2
District Semifinal – W (53-47) Jenison
March 4
District Final – L (28-50) Hudsonville
Class B
Godwin Heights
February 29
District First Round – L (38-60) South Christian
Grand River Prep
March 2
District Semifinal – L (15-67) Wayland Union
Kelloggsville
March 2
District Semifinal – L (7-79) South Christian
South Christian
February 29
District First Round – W (60-38) Godwin Heights
March 2
District Semifinal – W (79-7) Kelloggsville
March 4
District Final – W (63-42) Wayland Union
March 8
Regional Semifinal – W (59-53) Williamston
March 10
Regional Final – W (62-49) Portland
March 15
State Quarterfinals – Dearborn Heights Robichaud
Class D
Potter’s House
March 2
District Semifinal – W (62-55) West Michigan Lutheran
March 4
District Final – L (38-54) Tri-Unity Christian
Tri-Unity Christian
February 29
District First Round – W (50-40) Zion Christian
March 2
District Semifinal – W (72-36) Holland Calvary
March 4
District Final – W (54-38) Potter’s House
March 8
Regional Semifinal – W (46-44) Athens
March 10
Regional Final – W (58-46) Climax-Scotts
March 15
State Quarterfinals – Pittsford
West Michigan Lutheran
March 2
District Semifinal – 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 Semifinal – L (52-55 OT) Hudsonville
Class B
Godwin Heights – District 48
March 7
District First Round – W (65-52) Wayland Union
March 9
District Semifinal – W (64-43) South Christian
March 11
District Final – W (88-46) Kelloggsville
March 14
Regional Semifinal – L (55-57 OT) Williamston
Grand River Prep – District 48
March 7
District First Round – W (65-44) West Michigan Aviation Academy
March 9
District Semifinal – L (60-65) Kelloggsville
Kelloggsville – District 48
March 9
District Semifinal – W (65-60) Grand River Prep
March 11
District Final – L (46-88) Godwin Heights
South Christian – District 48
March 9
District Semifinal – L (43-64) Godwin Heights
West Michigan Aviation Academy – District 48
March 7
District First Round – L (44-65) Grand River Prep
Wyoming Lee – District 51
March 9
District Semifinal – L (24-70) 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 Semifinal – L (60-65) Tri-Unity Christian
Tri-Unity Christian – District 110
March 9
District Semifinal – W (65-60) Potter’s House
March 11
District Final – W (61-47) Holland Calvary
March 14
Regional Semifinal – W (52-38) Marcellus Howardsville
March 16
Regional Final – Benton Harbor Countryside
West Michigan Lutheran – District 110
March 7
District First Round – L (6-81) Potter’s House
