UNDATED (WHTC) - The high school boys’ basketball season began along the Lakeshore last night, with Holland losing to Godwin Heights, 66-51; Holland Christian falling in overtime to Grand Haven, 61-52; West Ottawa slipping against Muskegon, 60-45; Zeeland East edging Byron Center, 46-44; Zeeland West losing to West Catholic, 64-37; Hamilton beating Allegan, 64-51; Saugatuck falling to Wyoming Lee, 52-49; Fennville slipping against NorthPointe Christian, 73-52; and Black River losing to Bangor, 73-43. On Friday evening at 6:40 PM on 1450 WHTC and http://whtc.com/listen-live/, it’s Zeeland West hosting Grand Rapids Catholic Central.

High school girls’ basketball results along the Lakeshore last night: Grand Haven 44, Holland Christian 31; West Ottawa 52, Muskegon 40; Hamilton 80, Allegan 40; Martin 44, Saugatuck 33; and Fennville 35, Bloomingdale 17.

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Hope College travels to Albion for a women’s basketball game this evening. Coverage on 92.7 The Van and http://927thevan.com/listen-live/ is at 7:10 PM.

In state major college basketball last night, Michigan defeated visiting Western Michigan, 73-41. This evening, Michigan State is home to Arkansas-Pine Bluff, while Detroit entertains Toledo.

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Paul George scored 34 points as Indiana beat the Bulls at the United Center last night, 80-76. NBA play this evening finds Chicago at Cleveland and the Detroit Pistons hosting Golden State at the Palace.

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American Hockey League action tonight has the Grand Rapids Griffins welcoming Peoria to Van Andel Arena.