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JACKSON, MI – Defense wins championships.
At least that was the case Friday night, as three Jackson-area girls basketball teams captured district championship trophies thanks in large part to their defensive prowess.
Parma Western maneuvered past a talented Eaton Rapids by holding the Greyhounds to just five points in the fourth quarter for a 45-34 win, while Lumen Christi held Leslie to just two points in the fourth quarter of their district championship game to secure a 38-30 win in front of their home fans. Michigan Center kept Columbia Central in check to the tune of a 28-12 halftime lead and powered past the Golden Eagles for a 47-35 win in their district title tilt.
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Here’s a look at how all the local girls basketball teams fared on Friday night and who they will be playing next in the regional semifinals.
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District 16 at Jackson Northwest
Holt 66, Jackson 52
The Vikings fell behind 22-12 to start the game and couldn’t complete a second-half comeback against the Rams in the district championship game.
Jada Patton scored 20 points and added eight rebounds and four steals to lead Jackson, while Maya Pierce added 14 points, two rebounds and four steals. Alaysia Johnson scored seven points and added four rebounds, Aria Moore had six points and Maddie Wagner added five points and three rebounds.
“We came a long way this season and really built a foundation,” said Jackson head coach Nacoya Weatherspoon. “We ended the season at 11-9 for a winning season. We met our goals and I’m super proud of our girls.”
The Rams advance to host Battle Creek Central, who defeated Battle Creek Lakeview 35-34, in Tuesday’s regional semifinals at 7 p.m.
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District 51 at Chelsea
Parma Western 45, Eaton Rapids 34
The Panthers opened the game on a 15-7 run but Eaton Rapids continued to chip away at the lead. Entering the fourth quarter of play, Western held a narrow 30-29 advantage but put the district championship on ice with a 15-5 run down the stretch.
Hillary Griffin scored 12 points and added five rebounds, two steals and two blocks to lead Western, while Natalie Shellburg added nine points and seven rounds. Reece Hitt had eight points, three rounds and four assists, while Lilli Luma added eight points and seven rounds, Alyna Lewis had four points and Hayden Fortress and Chelsea Hurt each added two points.
The Panthers advance to face Haslett, who defeated Williamston 39-37, in Tuesday’s regional semifinal at Fowlerville High School. The game is slated for a 5:30 p.m. tip-off.
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District 82 at Jackson Lumen Christi
Lumen Christi 38, Leslie 30
The Blackhawks opened the game on a 19-11 run but offense would be difficult to manufacture the rest of the way, as the Titan defense only allowed 11 points the next three-quarters of action. Lumen Christi trailed 28-27 entering the fourth quarter but pulled away with an 11-2 run to claim the district championship on Friday night.
Cat Carroll scored 23 points and added nine rebounds and four blocks to lead the Titans, while Allie Sweeney had six points and seven rebounds and Caitee Webster had five points.
Emma Smeiska scored 11 points to lead Leslie, while Tommi Fedewa added 10 points.
“We had a hard time containing (Cat) Carroll,” said Leslie head coach Justin Houghton. “I threw the book at her, defensively. On the other end, she did a great job of protecting the rim. Her presence in the paint was a big disturbance for us offensively and really affected us in the second half.”
The Titans advance to face Michigan Center, who defeated Columbia Central 47-35, in Tuesday’s regional semifinal at Columbia Central High School. The game is slated for a 5:30 p.m. tip-off.
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District 84 at Grass Lake
Michigan Center 47, Columbia Central 35
The Cardinals jumped out to a 28-12 lead and extended their lead to 34-17 entering the fourth quarter. The Golden Eagles scored 18 points in the final frame but it wasn’t enough, as Michigan Center captured their fourth consecutive district championship on Friday night.
Shea Tripp scored 23 points and added eight rebounds and five steals to power the Michigan Center offense, while Madisyn Bradley added six points, Alize Tripp had five points and Morgan Morris had four points, seven rebounds and five steals.
Zoie Bamm recorded 14 points to lead Columbia Central, who finishes the season with a 20-3 record overall, while Lexi Collins added eight points and Gracelyn Miller and Taiya Fletcher each added four points.
The Cardinals advance to face Lumen Christi, who defeated Leslie 38-30, in Tuesday’s regional semifinal at Columbia Central High School. The game is slated for a 5:30 p.m. tip-off.
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