It’s a great day here at High School Sports Scene.
One of the longest, coldest, and snowiest winters is now in the rear view mirror and was ushered out by some red-hot basketball playoffs.
In girls’ basketball, the area crowned three state champions. In Class B, Eaton Rapids shocked the state by taking out all comers, including top-ranked Grand Rapids South Christian in the title game. In Class C, Nouvel Catholic Central showed why it was regarded as one of the top teams in the state, despite not getting much love from the pollsters, by dominating the opposition enroute to the title. In Class D, Sacred Heart Academy went on a thrilling postseason run that did not end until it hoisted the state championship trophy.
Grand Ledge, Bullock Creek, and Powers Catholic also crashed the party, as they reached the Breslin and made it to the final four in Classes A and B.
The boys’ state tournament was equally as thrilling. Powerhouse programs Saginaw and Saginaw Arthur Hill fell victim to the upset bug, while Mt. Pleasant went on a memorable tournament ride that reached the Breslin and the Class A state semifinal. Pewamo-Westphalia also provided fans with plenty of thrills, as the Pirates reached the Class C state title game.
As the last remnants of snow melt, area athletes are chomping at the bit to get outside and start the spring sports season. Spring sports promise plenty of thrills and highlights, so let the sun shine in and the warm air invade the state!