Top 5 Games and Stories in High School Sports in 2016
There are several aspects of High School Sports that we know and see as spectators and parents. As they year goes on, we have a tendency to forget the great things that have happened throughout the year.
From phenomenal finishes to excellent playoff runs, the fields, diamonds and courts in the area saw some pretty competitive games and teams during 2016. With a look back, here is the top five games and stories this year in the High School ranks! Be sure to click on the stories for a refresher of the best from 2016!
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Davis Leads Harper Creek Over Coldwater
The Harper Creek Beavers boys basketball squad battled Interstate 8 favorite Coldwater in a January match-up at home. Beavers junior guard Jeremiah Davis would give Harper Creek the spark they needed to win. - 4
Bearcats Finds Offense to Hammer Gull Lake on Homecoming
After the Battle Creek Central Bearcats earned their first win of the season in Week 5, the confidence spilled over to the following week for Homecoming at C.W. Post Field. - 3
Marshall Boys Get Overtime Win in Districts
The Marshall Redhawks boys basketball team showed promise for a deep playoff run. They were challenged with a thriller in the District Semifinals against Pennfield. - 2
Climax-Scotts Advances To Regional Finals
The Climax-Scotts Panthers have been perennial powers on the gridiron in Southwest Michigan. They had a chance to advance to the Division 8 Regional Finals again, this time against the Mendon Hornets. - 1
Marshall Girls Basketball - State Champs!
For the first time in the school's history, the Marshall Redhawks girls basketball team ended a phenomenal season as the top team in Class B.