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Muskegon, MI – the show between the number 4 Muskegon and the number 6 Rockford in the championship game of Division 1 of the District was probably the most interesting match in Michigan on Friday night.

The action that took place between the big tomatoes and more than he lived to Hype.

After following up to 10 points in the second half, Rockford fought in the last minute of the game, before Senior Michael Dekuiper drilled a 3-Pointer played at Buzzer to ensure a wild victory for 64-62 for RAMS.

The district championship for Rockford is the second program in three seasons after a drought of almost ten years in 2013-2022.

After a slow start of the match, Muskegon jumped to an advantage of 34-23 at the break, after the big tomatoes eliminated seven 3-first in the second quarter.

Rams reduced the deficit to 46-43 at the end of the third quarter, but the Big Reds presented a certain resistance of their own at the beginning of the final frame. The Arquez Petty junior guard and senior striker Keashuan Johnson scored every five points in the fourth quarter to help Muskegon build a 60-54 advantage with a minute left in the regulation.

Time buckets at Rockford Bobocul, Eli Wolfe and the Senior Jake Bascom Center, combined with several free free throws, allowed RAMS to slip back into a possession. A few possessions later, Bascom brought an offensive return and turned a disabling to tie the game to 61 with 17 seconds left at the clock.

A strong traction from the Muskegon guardian, Darryl Thompkins Jr., attracted a firing foul on Rams, and the senior transformed one of the two free throwing attempts to give the great tomatoes an advantage of 62-61, with six seconds left.

Unfortunately, for Muskegon, this was enough time for Bascom to get a defensive return, dribble on the field and take a pass to the main teammate Michael Dekuiper, who broke the winner of the game while the time expired.

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Dekuiper finished with 17 points, including 11 in the fourth quarter, to drive Rockford, while Jake Bascom added 16 points, including 10 in the first half. Dylan Gross scored 10 points, Eli Wolfe added eight points, and Lucas Pitsch and Josh Bascom had each five points.

The Arquez Petty junior guard finished with 21 points, including 15 in the second half, to deal with Muskegon, while Ferris State Comit Elija Langston added 16 points, including four 3 points in the second quarter. Fellow Ferris State, Keashaun Johnson, scored 13 points, while the main guard Darryl Thompkins Jr. had seven points.

Rockford (22-2) advances in front of Flint Domman-Ainsworth (19-5), on Tuesday, at 19:00, in the regional semifinals of Division 1 in St. Johns High School.

Muskegon ended season 2024-25 with a 20-3 record.

Below is a look at how all the boys’ basketball teams in the Muskegon area went out on Friday night in their district championships.

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Grand Haven falls in West Ottawa

After defeating the panthers twice in the regular season, Bucaneers had a difficult time, removing the Rivals of the Red Conference OK, on ​​Friday night, in the Championship game of the Holland High School.

Grand Haven held an advantage of 35-29 at the break, but entered the fourth quarter equal to 47. West Ottawa rally from another six-point deficiency to the middle of the fourth quarter to jump before Buccaneers and to ensure an upset victory 66-58.

Sophomore Makai Campos finished with 18 points, including nine in the fourth quarter, to drive West Ottawa, while Jay Watson added 15 points, and Ben Beetham had 12.

Will Korenstra scored 14 points to drive Grand Haven, while Nolan Portenga and Amari Frierson added every 10 points, and Kaden Strong and Will Plummer scored every eight points.

West Ottawa (13-11) progresses to assume the host Hudsonville (18-5) in the regional semifinals on Tuesday.

Grand Haven ended season 2024-25 with a general record of 18-6.

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Spring Lake gets away from Oakridge

Lakers used a 17-4 running in the second quarter to build an advantage of 34-21 at the break and organized a high power offense at only 23 points in the second half to ensure a 63-44 victory in the 2nd championship game at Whitehall High School.

The district championship is the third right for Spring Lake, which defeated Whitehall 46-44 in the semifinals of the district on Wednesday.

Ayden Ayers finished with 15 points, five recovery and five assistants to drive Spring Lake, while Jaden Core added 12 points, nine recovery and five assistants, Reid Grimmer recorded 11 points, eight recovery and six assistants, and Max Feltner marked 10 points.

Bryson Stephenson scored 19 games points to drive Oakridge, while Peyton Ruel added 11 points, Evan Miller had eight points, and Evan Jozsa took new recovery and blocked two strokes.

Spring Lake (15-10) advances to cope with Sparta (13-10) on Tuesday, at 5:00 pm, in the regional semifinals in Division 2 at Grand Rapids Christian High School.

Oakridge ends season 2024-25 with a general record of 17-8.

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Muskegon Heights gets on Catholic Muskegon

The tigers used a quick rhythm attack to move away from the crusaders for an impressive 59-46 victory in the championship game of Division 4 on Friday night.

Muskegon Heights built an advance of 42-31 at the beginning of the fourth quarter, but a Muskegon Catholic meeting had to be presented, which eventually cut the deficit at just three points at the end of the final frame.

However, the tigers continued to press and eventually moved away for the heavy victory.

Cartier Vance finished with 17 points to lead Muskegon Heights, while Jamarion Taylor added 12 points, including an impressive Slam Dunk to end the final victory for tigers.

Bradley Richards has finished with 16 points to drive Central Catholic Muskegon. Establishing seniors for crusaders ends their preparation career as the main marker of the Muskegon area.

Muskegon Heights (12-10) progresses to cope with Pentwater (21-2) Tuesday, at 5:30 pm, in the regional semifinals of Division 4 at the Sacred Heart Mount Sacred Academy.

Muskegon Central ended season 2024-25 with a record of 11-10.

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Ravenna Outasts Kent City

Bulldogii opened the game on a 14-4 running and ended the game on a 21-14 run to ensure a heavy victory of 60-49 over Kent City on Friday night, in the championship game of Division 3.

Brady Karchinski finished with 17 points to lead Ravenna, while Dylan May added 16 points, Shea Iwaniw had 14 points, and TJ Houseman had seven points.

Aaron Vanderwest finished with a 21 -point game to drive Kent City, while Tanner Carlson added 11 points, and Marcus Arechiga had seven.

Ravenna (12-13) progresses in front of the West Michigan Conference rival, North Mushigon (22-1), on Tuesday, at 5:30 pm, in the regional semifinals in Division 3 at Kent City High School.

Kent City ended season 2024-25 with a 13-11 record.

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Manistee falls to pine river

The sailors fell behind 11-6 in the first quarter and could not complete an attempt to return the second half, while they fell to Bucks in the championship game of Division 3 on Friday night.

Braylen Zimmerman finished with 14 points to drive Manistee, while Landin Sowa added 13 points and eight recovery, Kaden Kott had seven points and five assistants, and Dayvion Neal-Berry had six points and five recovery.

Manistee ended season 2024-25 with a general record of 14-11.

Leroy Pine River (19-5) advances to McBain (21-2) in the regional semifinals in Division 3, on Tuesday, at Lake City High School.

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Ludington begins quickly to sink on the map

The Oriolii opened the game on an 18-8 running to take over the game and moved away from the pirates, while the game continued to provide the district championships in the rear division.

Taj Williams finished with 25 points to drive Ludington, while Cam Gunsell added 18 points.

Caleb Ackley scored 20 points to drive him to the map while Kolton Rockwell added 10.

Ludington (15-8) advances to face Standish-sterling on Tuesday, at 19:00, in the regional semifinals at Big Rapids High School.

Hart ends season 2024-25 with a general record of 16-8.

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North Muskegon Sprints beside Calvin Christian

Norsemen did not waste any time taking control of the district championship game of Division 3 against Grandville Calvin Christian, on Friday night, while opening the game on a tread of 17-13.

North Muskegon continued to lean on his high power attack and stifling defense to move late for a 59-43 victory to ensure his fifth right district championship.

Adam Dugener finished with 25 points and three thefts to drive North Muskegon, while TJ Byard added 10 points, six thefts and six assistants, David Markiewicz had eight points, and Jaden Villalpando took five recovery.

“The game was of high intensity in both directions,” said Chuck Rypstra, the head coach of North Muskegon. “Calvin plays hard man defense in man and changes all the screens. We don’t see too many things and are very good at it. We play the area and force you to truly move the ball. We try hard not to give up anything easy and stop fast breaks.

“I told the boys to continue to play as we work all year. After all, it was enough. They were a great opponent this evening and they forced us to play great and, although there were mistakes to move us, we removed it. ”

Grant Morin finished with 15 points to lead Calvin Christian, while Will Orme added 14 points, and Noah Dykstra had 10 points.

North Muskegon (22-1) progresses in front of the West Michigan Conference rival (12-13), on Tuesday, at 5:30 pm, in the regional semifinals in Kent High School.

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