Marshall Academy

The Michigan High School Athletic Association's Division 2 District Final at Eaton Rapids not only feature two area teams, but seeing the two Interstate 8 squads battle for the third time this season.

With the second night of the Michigan High School Athletic Association's Boys Basketball Districts, several area teams were prepping for a chance to advance to the District Finals knowing that they will see another night on the floor with a win in the semifinals.

The Boys Basketball Districts heat up this week as several area teams look to continue what could have been a fantastic 2020 postseason cut short due to a global pandemic

The Interstate 8 has tightened up early in the season after the Pennfield Panthers topped the Marshall Redhawks last Friday. Five teams began the night atop the conference at 2-1.

The Lakeview Spartans hit the road for the first time in the 2019-2020 campaign, heading to a place they have struggled to find wins in their history.

For the second straight year, the Marshall Redhawks and the Pennfield Panthers would determine who would win the District Final in what is now Division 2.

The Battle Creek Central Bearcats had an opportunity to advance to the Division 1 District Finals at Loy Norrix, but they had to get past the Interstate 8's runner-up to do it.

Two cross-town rivals squared off for the third time this season, with the continuation of their seasons on the line at Loy Norrix High School.

The holiday tradition at the Battle Creek Central Field House was revived for the 50th edition that began Friday at Chuck Turner Court.

The path to the Breslin Center in East Lansing is a long and daunting road. For the Pennfield Panthers and the Marshall Redhawks, it could continue or end in the Fountain City.