UNDATED (WHTC-AM/FM, Feb. 26, 2024) – March Magic begins tonight as the MHSAA boys’ basketball championship tournament has first-round district games on tap. Holland is at West Ottawa, with coverage from Jim McKinney at 6:40 PM on 99 7/1450 WHTC, while Fennville is at Bloomingdale. In girls’ prep hoops action this evening, Fennville is scheduled to play at Black River.
The MHSAA on Sunday announced district tournament pairings for the upcoming girls’ basketball championship tournament. In districts involving Lakeshore area schools:
In Division 1/District 6 at Zeeland East High:
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Zeeland West v. Zeeland East – Monday, Mar. 4 @ 7 PM
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West Ottawa v. Zeeland West/Zeeland East – Wednesday, Mar. 6 @ 5:30 PM
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Grand Haven v. Holland – Wednesday, Mar. 6 @ 7 PM
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Finals – Friday, Mar. 8 @ 7 PM
In Division 2/District 45 at South Christian High:
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Hamilton v. Grand River Prep – Monday, Mar. 4 @ 7 PM
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Holland Christian v. Hamilton/Grand River Prep – Wednesday, Mar. 6 @ 5:30 PM
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Wayland Union v. South Christian – Wednesday, Mar. 6 @ 7 PM
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Finals – Friday, Mar. 8 @ 7 PM
In Division 3/District 75 at Saugatuck High:
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Fennville v. Black River – Monday, Mar. 4 @ 5:30 PM
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Potter’s House Christian v. Calvin Christian – Monday, Mar. 4 @ 7 PM
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Covenant Christian v. Fennville/Black River – Wednesday, Mar. 6 @ 5:30 PM (5:10 PM 92 7 The Van)
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Saugatuck v. Potter’s House Christian/Calvin Christian – Wednesday, Mar. 6 @ 7 PM (Doubleheader coverage 92 7 The Van)
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Finals – Friday, Mar. 8 @ 7 PM
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The NCAA announced its Division III men’s and women’s championship tournament pairings this afternoon. Hope’s Flying Dutchmen will face Anderson in a first-round game at Case Western Reserve in Cleveland on Friday, with broadcast time at 4:45 PM on The Lakeshore’s 92 7 The Van. Hope’s Flying Dutch take on Ripon in a first-round game at DePauw in Greencastle, Indiana on Friday, with broadcast time at 5:30 PM on 99 7/1450 WHTC.
In state major-college basketball yesterday, these results:
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Purdue 84, Michigan 76
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Ohio State 60, Michigan State 57
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Wright State 96, Oakland 75
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Patrick Kane’s goal 1:43 into overtime lifted the Red Wings past the Blackhawks at the United Center last night, 3-2. Detroit hosts the Washington Capitals at Little Caesars Arena tomorrow evening, while Chicago is off until entertaining the Colorado Avalanche on Thursday night.
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The Detroit Pistons are in New York to battle the Knickerbockers this evening.
DeMar DeRozan led a balanced attack with 24 points as the Bulls beat the Pelicans in New Orleans last night, 114-106. Chicago awaits the arrival of the Detroit Pistons to the United Center tomorrow evening.
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Second period goals by Carter Mazur, Marco Kasper and Zach Anton-Reese powered the Griffins past the visiting Milwaukee Admirals last night, 4-2. Grand Rapids welcomes the Iowa Wild to Van Andel Arena on Wednesday evening.
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In spring training action yesterday, these results:
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Detroit Tigers 9, Tampa Bay Rays 9 (tie)
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San Diego Padres 7, Chicago Cubs 0
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Arizona Diamondbacks 5, Chicago White Sox 0
This afternoon: The Tigers take on Houston in Lakeland, with coverage from Dan Dickerson at 1 PM on 99 7/1450 WHTC; the Cubs meet Kansas City; and the White Sox clash with Texas.
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