The big showdown between the Wayland and South Christian girls’ basketball teams Tuesday night turned out to be a big dud for Wayland.
South Christian, ranked No. 1 in at least one state Division 2 poll, gave folks a glimpse of why in a surprising 49-27 verdict.
Both teams entered the contest with 7-0 overall records. So the Wildcats now are 7-1.
The Sailors came through on defense, limiting senior inside player Addie Sikorski to just six points. Junior guard Marissa Ainsworth led Wayland with eight points. Senior Laney Wolf chipped in a three-point field goal.
Wayland will try to get back on track Friday evening at home to welcome Middleville Thornapple Kellogg. It will be Snowcoming.
Hopkins girls 42 Fruitport 31
The Lady Vikings lifted their O-K Silver Conference record to 3-1 Tuesday night. Hopkins now is 5-3 overall and will play Friday evening at Kelloggsville.
Martin girls 53 Sacred Heart 36
The Lady Clippers scored the victory against the nonleague foe Falcons. Martin had absorbed a heart-breaking 44-43 loss Monday night to Galesburg-Augusta.
The Lady Clippers now are 4-3 on the season overall.
