Highlight Reel: Class C-D Girls Semifinals

March 17, 2017

By John Johnson
MHSAA Communications Director

The first day of the MHSAA Girls Basketball Finals at the Breslin Center in East Lansing produced three first-time finalists in the Class C and D fields for Saturday's championship games.

Class C

Detroit Edison PSA 54, Flint Hamady 31

Edison Scores On A Steal - Detroit Edison scored the first 11 points of this Semifinal, with Gabrielle Elliott capping the run on this play. Elliott had 24 points in the game. 

Hawks On A Run - Aryana Naylor led Flint Hamady with 10 points and 10 rebounds against Detroit Edison, including this fastbreak basket in the third quarter. 

Pewamo-Westphalia 64, Maple City Glen Lake 51

Lakers Out to Early Lead - Maple City Glen Lake led throughout the first half in its Class C Semifinal with Pewamo-Westphalia. The Lakers got a three-point play along the way from Allie Bonzelet. 

Spitzley Leads Pirates - Pewamo-Westphalia pulled away in the fourth quarter against Maple City Glen Lake in the second Class C Semifinal. Emily Spitzley had a double-double for the winners with 24 points and 12 rebounds. 

Class D

Saginaw Michigan Lutheran Seminary 64, Engadine 59

Panko Paces Cardinals - Saginaw Michigan Lutheran Seminary led by as many as 13 points in the fourth quarter against Engadine. Rylee Pankow makes it 62-49 with this jumper. 

Vaughn Goes Coast-To-Coast - Engadine led late in the first half against Saginaw Michigan Lutheran Seminary in Class D. Olivia Vaughn gives the Eagles the lead driving the length of the floor for a basket.

Pittsford 57, Mt. Pleasant Sacred Heart 39

First Class Scout - Scout Nelson scores on a putback for Mt. Pleasant Sacred Heart in the second quarter against Pittsford. Nelson led the Irish with 16 points. 

Clark Down The Lane - Maddie Clark led Pittsford with 19 points and eight rebounds against Mt. Pleasant Sacred Heart, with two points off this power move to the basket in the third quarter. 

PHOTO: Maple City Glen Lake's Kelly Bunek launches a shot during Thursday's Class C Semifinal against Pewamo-Westphalia.

Today in the MHSAA: 4/12/23

By Geoff Kimmerly
MHSAA.com senior editor

April 12, 2023

1. GIRLS SOCCER Division 1 No. 5 Hudsonville won a matchup of ranked opponents 3-0 over Division 3 No. 6 Grand Rapids South Christian – FOX 17

2. BASEBALL Division 1 No. 12 Rochester Adams followed Parker Picot to a 6-2 win over No. 8 West Bloomfield – Oakland Press

3. SOFTBALL Madie Jamrog pitched Division 2 honorable mention Hamilton to a sweep of Holland Christian, including with her second-straight perfect game in the opener – Holland Sentinel

4. BASEBALL Evan Knochel returned after missing most of last season with an injury by throwing a no-hitter for Pinconning against Oscoda – Bay City Times

5. BASEBALL Spring Lake picked up an impressive sweep of Division 3 No. 3 Grand Rapids West Catholic – Grand Haven Tribune

6. SOFTBALL Addy Rousey’s two-run homer was the difference as Flat Rock earned its first win, 7-5 over Division 2 honorable mention New Boston Huron – Monroe News

7. TRACK & FIELD Brighton swept Howell, with Liam Kinney’s 15-foot pole vault among highlights for the Bulldogs – Livingston Daily Press & Argus

8. GIRLS SOCCER Emma Ross’ goal with 4.6 seconds to play gave Gaylord a 2-1 win over Alpena – Petoskey News-Review

9. BASEBALL Traverse City Christian’s opening sweep of Harbor Light Christian included a no-hitter and a walk-off single – Traverse City Record-Eagle

10. BASEBALL Emmett Lingeman struck out 16 as Central Montcalm downed reigning Central State Activities Association champion Reed City to start a doubleheader sweep – Greenville Daily News