BASEBALL
Michigan Lutheran 14, Eau Claire 3 – Game 1
The Titanjs’ scored seven runs in the top of the 5th inning to seal the win. Andy Semenak and Jackson Anderson each singled and doubled for Lutheran, Adam Rosenbaum added two singles. Alex Ritter struck out seven in picking up the win for the Titans.
Michigan Lutheran 12, Eau Claire 5 – game 2
After each team scored three runs in the first inning, Lutheran scored seven in the next two innings to start pulling away. Jordan Ramirez collected a single and a home run for the Titans, Andy Semenak added two doubles. Ramirez got the win on the mound.
Watervliet 11, South Haven 0 – Game 1
The Panthers set the tone early with three runs in the 1st inning. Bryton Cockrun and Andrew Chisek both finished with two hits. Wyatt Epple went the distance, allowing just two hits, in picking up the win.
Watervliet 2, South Haven 1 – Game 2
South Haven took a 1-0 lead in the 1st inning, but Watervliet tied the game with a run in the 3rd and scored the eventual winning run in the 4th. Tyson Williams allowed just two hits while striking out 11 to earn the win. At the plate, Wyatt Epple turned in two singles and a double with Evan Hutchins adding a triple and a single. With the wins, Watervliet improves to 16-5 on the season.
Buchanan 13, New Buffalo 0 – Game 1
The Bucks scored six runs in the 1st inning and added seven in the 4th. Macoy West led Buchanan at the plate and on the mound. He finished with a double, a triple, and three RBIs. On the mound, he allowed just one hit and struck out 13 to pick up the win.
Buchanan 24, New Buffalo 1 – Game 2
Cade Preissing drove in five runs for the Bucks. They also got three RBIs from both Matthew Hoover, Levi Zelmer, and Bryson Monsma. Drew Glavin struck out seven through four innings to earn the win.
Elsewhere…
Game 1 – Lake Michigan Catholic 12, Lawrence 11
Game 2 – Lawrence 16, Lake Michigan Catholic 2
Game 1 – Dowagiac 13, Paw Paw 3
Game 2 – Paw Paw 9, Dowagiac 4
Game 1 – Edwardsburg 13, Allegan 3
Game 2 – Edwardsburg 10, Allegan 0
Game 1 – Otsego 4, Sturgis 2
Game 2 – Sturgis 7, Otsego 1
Game 1 – Vicksburg 12, Plainwell 2
Game 2 – Vicksburg 15, Plainwell 10
SOFTBALL
Lakeshore 9, New Prairie 1
The Lancers took a 3-1 lead in the first inning and cruised from there. Gianna Kerschbaum allowed just one hit while striking out 14 to earn the win. At the plate, Hannah Stankiewicz collected three hits, scored two runs, and drove in another run. Lakeshore also got two RBIs from Olivia DenDooven and one each from Shelby Grau, Reneigh Sandmann, and Eva Kerschbaum.
Michigan Lutheran 16, Eau Claire 0 – Game 1
The Titans opened the game with an 11 run first inning. Mikayla La Bounty drove in four runs for Lutheran. Hannah Tahaney got the win in the circle, holding Eau Claire hitless through three innings.
Michigan Lutheran 28, Eau Claire 16 – Game 2
Eau Claire scored 14 runs in the first two innings. Lutheran battled back and eventually scored 13 runs over the final two innings to pull it out. Abbi Marquis had six hits and seven RBIs for the Titans. Mikayla La Bounty picked up the win in the circle. Emilee Demski drove in four runs in the loss for Eau Claire, Becca Matthews scored twice and drove in three more.
Watervliet 4, South Haven 2 – Game 1
Haiden Edeleberg earned the win for Watervliet, striking out six through seven innings. At the plate, Addy Riley delivered two singles and an RBI. Grace Chisek and Sammy Dietz also finished with two hits. Jordyn Holland had a single, a double, and an RBI in the loss for the Rams.
Watervliet 4, South Haven 3 – Game 2
The Panthers rallied with two runs in the 6th inning and one in the 7th to pull it out. MJ Flowers and Hannah Hart both finished with two hits for Watervliet. Jaylie Querfurth picked up the win in the circle. Alley Woodall turned in a single, a triple, and an RBI in the loss for South Haven. The win lifts Watervliet to 22-6 on the season.
Buchanan 9, New Buffalo 0 – Game 1
The Bucks scattered 11 hits, including triples from Sophia Lozmack and Hannah Herman. Lozmack struck out 16 in picking up the win.
Buchanan 15, New Buffalo 0 – Game 2
Already leading 5-0, a ten run 3rd inning for Buchanan led to an early end to the game. Camille Lozmack got the win in the circle.
Elsewhere…
Game 1 – Paw Paw 12, Dowagiac 8
Game 2 – Dowagiac 7, Paw Paw 6
Game 1 – Otsego 18, Sturgis 0
Game 2 – Otsego 15, Sturgis 0
Game 1 – Vicksburg 15, Plainwell 0
Game 2 – Vicksburg 15, Plainwell 0
Game 1 – Gull Lake 7, Three Rivers 2
Game 2 – Gull Lake 14, Three Rivers 10
SOCCER
Lake Michigan Catholic 3, Coloma 2
Coloma took an early 1-0 lead as Cali Grennon scored in the 26th minute. Catholic then scored three unanswered goals before Abby Vandermolen scored the match’s last goal in the 67th minute to pull Coloma to within one. Hattie Latham scored two unassisted goals for the Lakers with Maggie Tidey scoring once, assisted by Christina Avello. Claire Jollay finished with eight saves in goal for Catholic.
Bridgman 4, Hartford 2
With the match tied 2-2, the Bees scored two unanswered goals in the 2nd half to pull out the win. Olivia Tomlin, Grace Fenech, Dru Dinges, and Steph DeMeulenaere each scored for Bridgman.
Elsewhere…
Michigan Lutheran 8, Bangor 0
Niles 3, Buchanan 0
Dowagiac 8, Brandywine 0
Allegan 2, South Haven 1
Mattawan 6, Otsego 0
Hackett 2, Black River 0
GR Catholic Central 3, Kalamazoo Christian 0
Harper Creek 3, Three Rivers 2
Battle Creek Central 3, Bronson 0
TRACK
SMAC Championship Meet
Boys
1. St. Joe, 121.5
2. Lakeview, 86
3. Mattawan, 83
4. Portage Central, 77
5. Portage Northern, 75.5
6. Kalamazoo Central, 66
7. Lakeshore, 53
7. Gull Lake, 53
9. Loy Norrix, 36
10. Battle Creek Central, 11
St. Joe Individual Champions…
100 Meter dash – Preston Nichols
200 Meter dash – Preston Nichols
400 Meter Dash – Cole Toney
4×100 Relay – Eli Zarotney, Trey McGinnis, Caleb Garey, Preston Nichols
4×400 Relay – Trey McGinnis, Preston Nichols, Cole Toney, Eli Toney
4×800 Relay – William Fiesbeck, Alex Moyer, Andrew Moyer, Cole Toney
Lakeshore Individual Champion…
Long Jump – Cage Davison
Girls
1. St. Joe, 154
2. Portage Central, 134
3. Lakeview, 74
4. Mattawan, 56
5. Portage Northern, 53
6. Lakeshore, 42.5
7. Gull Lake, 42
7. Battle Creek Central, 42
9. Kalamazoo Central, 32
10. Loy Norrix, 30.5
St. Joe Individual Champions…
400 Meter Dash – Lauren Koch
800 Meter Run – Gail Vaikutis
4×200 Relay – Ella Rimes, J’Niya White, Allison Elkins, Lauren Koch
4×400 Relay – Gail Vaikutis, J’Niya White, Gabrielle Wiskow, Lauren Koch
Shot Put – Karly Klaer
Discus – Karly Klaer
Pole Vault – Samantha Ebbert
GOLF
Hastings Invitational
1. Gull Lake – 319
2. St. Joe – 333
3. Fowlerville – 353
4. Lake Odessa Lakewood – 355
5. Hastings – 364
6. Vicksburg – 367
7. Charlotte – 388
8. Schoolcraft – 392
9. Ionia – 405
10. Delton Kellogg – 459
Top St. Joe Individuals…
Charles Uzelac, 79
Ryan Guzzo, 80
Peter Strickler, 86
Zach Arrans, 88
