North Central men win second straight; Harbor Light, Alanson girls roll
GRAYLING — There have been some tough stretches on the basketball court this season for the North Central Michigan College men’s basketball team.
But, this past week hasn’t been one of them.
The Timberwolves picked up a second straight victory earlier this week with a 67-58 final over Kirtland Community College in Grayling.
They also earned an 80-74 win over Delta College last Saturday, which ended a six-game losing streak.
The wins moved North Central to 5-10 overall on the season and they came as the first two conference victories for the Timberwolves, moving them to 2-2 within the league.
Both games came behind some better balance on the scoresheet from the Timberwolves, as 10 different players scored against Delta and eight scored against Kirtland.
Against Kirtland, North Central controlled a 32-27 lead at the break and came led by Ashawn Burbridge’s 16 points, nine rebounds, six assists and four steals.
Jackson Raymond, formally of East Jordan, scored 13 points on 3 of 4 shooting from beyond the arc, while Josh Adim scored 11 points. Skylar Crudup also had nine points, eight rebounds and three assists and Dai’Montae Rembert and JJ Weber each scored six.
In the win over Delta College at home last Saturday, the Timberwolves overcame a 9-0 run from the Pioneers in the second half and played in a back and forth contest up until the end.
Crudup led with 27 points, 13 rebonds, seven assists and six steals and Burbridge had 17 points, 14 rebounds, five assists and three steals.
Rembert added six points and five boards, Ronta Moore of Petoskey had six points, while Weber, Bryon Bishop, Adim and Julius Smith all had five points each.
The North Central women dropped both games this past week, falling 63-44 against Delta and 63-48 against Kirtland.
Former Petoskey player Sydney Mann did have a strong performance against the Pioneers, posting 11 points and 14 rebounds.
Both North Central teams will next be home against Muskegon Community College on Saturday, Jan. 28, with the women at 1 p.m. and men following at 3 p.m.
North Central will also play at home on Wednesday, Feb. 1 vs. Alpena CC, with the game coming as a Hunger Games food drive night. Entry into the games will be free with a canned food donation.
All funds and items donated will support North Central’s Campus Cupboard, a year-round, on-campus food pantry available to NCMC students.
GIRLS HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL
LAKE MICHIGAN
Elk Rapids 50, Boyne City 30
ELK RAPIDS — The Boyne City girls’ basketball team picked up a 50-30 loss against host Elk Rapids Thursday in LMC action.
The Elks led 9-6 after one quarter then 28-21 at the half, as Kendall Standfest put up 25 of the 28 first half points for Elk Rapids. Standfest later finished with 27 points.
Morgan Deming and Braydin Noble each scored eight to lead for the Ramblers.
Boyne City (2-13, 1-8) will next host Gaylord on Monday, Dec. 30.
NORTHERN LAKES
Harbor Light 49, Ellsworth 18
HARBOR SPRINGS — The Harbor Light Christian girls’ basketball team earned a 49-18 victory over Ellsworth at home Thursday night.
A strong showing from start to finish, Harbor Light coach Jeff Jakeway was proud of his group in a busy week.
“It was one of the most complete, fundamentally strong games that I have ever coached,” said Jakeway. “The girls arrived to the Solid Rock Center ready to play ball tonight and it showed.”
Harbor Light led 11-3 after one, 32-5 at the break, then 42-7 at the end of three.
Laney Jakeway led with 20 points, Anne Chamberlin had nine points and a career-high 23 rebounds, while Jade Evoy had seven points and nine steals in a big defensive showing.
Harbor Light (7-3, 6-2 NLC) will next host Wolverine on Monday, Jan. 30.
Alanson 37, Wolverine 28
WOLVERINE — The Alanson girls’ basketball team earned a 37-28 victory over Wolverine Thursday in their NLC matchup.
Allison Peters came through with 17 points and five rebounds for the Vikings and Christina Midyett had 10 points and 17 rebounds.
Hazel Bowman also had four points and 10 rebounds, Gretchyn Bowman scored four and had nine rebounds and five blocks and Danica Summer also had 10 rebounds and a basket.
The Vikings (5-7, 3-5 NLC) will next head to Kinross Maplewood Baptist on Thursday, Feb. 2.
Boyne Falls 26, Wolverine 21
WOLVERINE — The Boyne Falls girls’ basketball team returned from a Wednesday trip to Wolverine with a 26-21 win.
It came as the second win over the Wildcats this season for the Loggers.
Riley Zbacnik led with 12 points, all on 3-pointers, while Cadence Matelski scored six. Kelsi Brassuer also had seven for Wolverine.
Boyne Falls (2-7, 2-7) will next host Atlanta on Friday, Jan. 27.
BOYS BASKETBALL
NORTHERN LAKES
Wolverine 52, Boyne Falls 33
WOLVERINE — The Boyne Falls boys’ basketball team took a 52-33 loss from Wolverine in a Northern Lakes matchup Wednesday.
The Loggers trailed at each quarter break and fell to 0-11 overall on the season.
Ashton Spang led with nine points and Mathew Shafer scored eight.
For Wolverine, Ezekiel Glazier scored 21 points.
Boyne Falls (0-11, 0-7) next hosts Atlanta on Friday, Jan. 27.
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