The Hopkins boys’ varsity basketball team clinched a share of the O-K Silver Conference championship Tuesday night with a convincing 76-27 victory over Belding.
The Vikings now are 14-5 overall and finished league play with a 10-2 record. If NorthPointe Christian and Calvin Christian win their last two games they will tied for the crown, having beaten each other once.
Hopkins won its girls’ basketball contest Tuesday evening, 55-38 over Belding, but both the Wayland girls’ and boys’ squads lost their encounters with Grand Rapids Christian.
The Lady Vikings improved their overall season record to 11-8 overall, 8-4 in the O-K Silver Conference.
The Lady Wildcats completed their regular season with a 12-8 mark by dropped a 55-34 decision to GR Christian. The Wildcat boys lost 77-43 and now are 0-19 for the season overall.
The Hopkins and Wayland girls’ teams will meet next Monday 6 p.m. in the opening round of the MHSAA Division 2 tournament at South Christian High School.
The Hopkins boys will close out the regular season at Tri-Unity Christian Thursday, March 5, in non-league play.
