UNDATED (WHTC-AM/FM, Feb. 23, 2024) – Gabe Quillan hit on 12 of 16 shots from the floor, with seven of 10 coming from beyond the three-point arc, as Hope defeated the Calvin Knights in a MIAA men’s basketball championship tournament semifinal at the MTI Center on Friday night, 83-68. The Flying Dutchmen now face the host Trine Thunder, a 74-70 winner over the visiting Adrian Bulldogs, for the league title on Saturday evening. Coverage with Mike Coleman in Angola is at 6:30 PM on The Lakeshore’s 92 7 The Van.
Sydney Vis tossed in 25 points as Hope defeated the visiting Albion Britons in a MIAA women’s basketball championship tournament semifinal at DeVos Fieldhouse on Friday night, 78-68. The Flying Dutch host the Trine Thunder, a 65-55 winner over the Calvin Knights, for the league title on Saturday evening. Coverage with Greg Chandler in Holland is at 6:30 PM on 99 7/1450 WHTC.
The Grand Valley State Lakers welcome the Lake Superior State Lakers to the Fieldhouse Arena in Allendale on Saturday afternoon for a women’s/men’s doubleheader.
In state major-college basketball on Saturday afternoon: Buffalo is at Western Michigan; Central Michigan is at Miami of Ohio; and Eastern Michigan is at Ball State.
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In high school basketball along the Lakeshore on Friday night, these results:
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Holland boys 68, Grand Rapids Union 45
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Holland Christian boys 54, Allendale 41
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West Ottawa boys 68, Caledonia 45
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Mona Shores boys 70, Zeeland East 53
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Reeths-Puffer boys 54, Zeeland West 50
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Fruitport boys 68, Hamilton 37
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Saugatuck boys 50, Black River 45
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Allegan boys 71, Fennville 36
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Holland girls 44, Grand Rapids Union 27
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Holland Christian girls 65, Allendale 39
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West Ottawa girls 65, Caledonia 27
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Mona Shores girls 35, Zeeland East 26
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Reeths-Puffer girls 42, Zeeland West 40
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Hamilton girls 53, Fruitport 23
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Saugatuck girls 47, Black River 23
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Allegan girls 40, Fennville 23
The MHSAA boys’ championship tournament begins on Monday evening, with coverage of the Holland at West Ottawa district first-round game at 6:40 PM on 99 7/1450 WHTC.
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It’s a doubleheader at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit on Saturday. The Red Wings entertain the St. Louis Blues in a matinee, with coverage from Ken Kal and Paul Woods at 11:45 AM on 99 7/1450 WHTC. Later on Saturday evening, the Pistons are home to the Orlando Magic.
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Kyle Connor’s goal 25 seconds into overtime lifted the visiting Winnipeg Jets past the Blackhawks on Friday night, 3-2. Chicago awaits the arrival of the Detroit Red Wings to the United Center on Sunday evening, with broadcast time at 5:45 PM on 99 7/1450 WHTC.
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The Griffins entertain the Texas Stars at Van Andel Arena in Grand Rapids on Saturday evening.
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Kenneth Lofton Jr. scored 43 points as the Delaware Blue Coats swept the visiting Gold out of Wilmington on Friday night, 130-112. Grand Rapids takes on the Indiana Mad Ants in Indianapolis on Tuesday evening.
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The Rise fell in four sets to the Mojo in Pro Volleyball Federation action at San Diego on Friday night. Grand Rapids meets the Valkyries in Orlando next Friday evening.
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The Tigers begin Grapefruit League play on Saturday afternoon when Detroit clashes with the New York Yankees in Lakeland. Hear the Bengals’ contest in Port Charlotte against Tampa Bay on Sunday afternoon at 1 PM on 99 7/1450 WHTC.
In Cactus League action on Friday, the Cubs topped their Chicago rivals, the White Sox, 8-1. Saturday afternoon finds the Cubs against San Francisco and the White Sox against Seattle.
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