Highlight Reel: Class B Semifinals
March 20, 2015
By John Johnson
MHSAA communications director
Haslett and Detroit Country Day advanced to Saturday's MHSAA Class B Final with Semifinal wins Friday at the Breslin Center.
Click below for highlights from both games and all four teams that took the floor.
Haslett 63, Benton Harbor 52
VIKINGS IN TRANSITION - Late in the game, Haslett scores in transition as Megan Mowid takes the pass from Kenzie DeCook and is fouled.
KALABRYA FOR TWO - Off a steal, Benton Harbor's Kalabrya Gondrezick scores on a jumper against Haslett. She had a game high 20 points; however, the Vikings prevailed in this Class B Semifinal.
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Detroit Country Day 69, Goodrich 39
IT'S RAINING THREES - Destiny Pitts of Detroit Country Day hit six 3-pointers in the Yellowjackets’ 69-39 win over Goodrich in the Class B Semifinals. Pitts finished the game with 28 points.
SEVILLIAN FROM THE CORNER - Goodrich was led against Detroit Country Day by Alexis Sevillian, who pumped in 16 points, including this trey from the corner to end the first quarter.
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PHOTO: Country Day sophomore Tylar Bennett blocks the shot of Goodrich senior Isabella O'Brien on Friday at the Breslin Center.
Hoops on Film: 1977 Class C Girls Final
August 10, 2015
By John Johnson
MHSAA communications director
Led by a then-sophomore who remains one of the most heralded players of its celebrated history, the DeWitt girls basketball team jumped to an early lead to pull away from Carrollton for the 1977 Class C title in this week's edition of MHSAA.tv’s Hoops On Film Series.
From the late 1940’s to the mid 1970’s the Michigan High School Athletic Association shot portions of the action at its boys and girls basketball finals on 16mm film. The films were loaned out, primarily to the participating schools, to help them relive the moments of playing in a championship game.
While many of the old films have wandered astray over time, about 60 games still exist in the MHSAA archives. Anyone in possession of such a film is encouraged to contact John Johnson at the MHSAA Office ([email protected]) to discuss having the film converted to a digital format.
Some of the films only have portions of the second half and the post-game awards; some have most of the action. None of the films have sound. They range in length from 10 minutes to about an hour. A new film will be posted online each Monday through the week of August 17. DVD’s may be purchased directly from the MHSAA.tv Website – just click the Get DVD button below the player.
Here’s a look at this week’s game, with recap courtesy of MHSAA historian Ron Pesch:
DeWitt 51, Carrollton 36 – 1977 Class C Girls Final - Plagued early by fouls, Saginaw Carrollton bowed to DeWitt, 51-36, in the Class C contest. DeWitt hit six free throws and jumped out to a 16-8 lead in the first quarter of play as a pair of Cavaliers starters were forced to the bench with foul trouble. The Panthers never looked back. Sophomore Kelly Robinson led the winners with 21 points and 15 rebounds, including 9 of 12 shooting from the free-throw line. Freshman Laura Collison scored 11 for the Cavaliers.
Previous releases:
1970 Class D Boys Final: Flint Holy Redeemer 62, Kingsley 60 - Watch
1961 Class D Boys Final: Marquette Pierce 68, Freesoil 61 - Watch
1958 Class A Boys Final: Detroit Austin 71, Benton Harbor 68 - Watch
1976 Class D Girls Final: Lake City 58, Perkins 48 - Watch
1971 Class A Boys Final: Flint Northern 79, Detroit Kettering 78 - Watch
1954 Class A Boys Final: Muskegon Heights 43, Flint Northern 41 (OT) - Watch
1973 Class C Boys Final: Detroit East Catholic 50, Saginaw St. Stephen 49 - Watch