Today in the MHSAA: 2/21/17

February 21, 2017

By Geoff Kimmerly
Second Half editor

The finalists for the Kensington Lakes Activities Association girls basketball title were determined Monday night, and the Mr. Basketball candidates for this season also have been released.

Each weekday during the school year, we’ll gather and post media links covering the most significant and intriguing high school events from all over the state. 

Girls Basketball

Hartland earned a KLAA championship game berth against Wayne Memorial with a 49-24 win over rival Howell in the Lakes final – Livingston Daily Press & Argus

Wayne earned its berth in the KLAA final with a 55-38 win over Novi – Oakland Press

Hillman finished the regular season with its best record (18-1) and longest winning streak (18 games) in school history, thanks to a 52-39 win over Fairview – Alpena News

Sterling Heights Parkway Christian downed Warren Macomb Christian to clinch the Michigan Independent Athletic Conference Red title – Macomb Daily

Boys Basketball

The Basketball Coaches Association of Michigan named six finalists for this year’s Mr. Basketball Award – Detroit Free Press

Buckley earned a share of the Northwest Conference title, remaining undefeated with an 80-69 win over Benzonia Benzie Central – Cadillac News

Today in the MHSAA: 3/7/24

By Geoff Kimmerly
MHSAA.com senior editor

March 7, 2024

1. GIRLS BASKETBALL Frankenmuth downed Bridgeport in a Division 2 District Semifinal, earning the 1,000th win in program history, and Mia McLaughlin also set a school record for 3-pointers – Mid-Michigan Now

2. GIRLS BASKETBALL Jadelyn Trotter’s game-winner with five seconds to play sent Haslett past Chelsea 69-68 in overtime in Division 2 – Lansing State Journal

3. GIRLS BASKETBALL Ludington also advanced in Division 2, with a 42-37 win over 2023 semifinalist Hart – Ludington Daily News

4. GIRLS BASKETBALL Reigning Division 1 champion Rockford continued its repeat pursuit with a 52-42 win over Muskegon – Grand Rapids Press

5. GIRLS BASKETBALL Muskegon Mona Shores edged Cedar Springs 48-45 in a Division 1 District Semifinal – Local Sports Journal

6. GIRLS BASKETBALL Saline advanced in Division 1 with a 41-38 overtime win over Wayne Memorial – Saline Post

7. GIRLS BASKETBALL Utica upset Utica Ford in a Division 1 District Semifinal 41-39 – Macomb Daily

8. GIRLS BASKETBALL Hartland avenged a pair of losses to Brighton with 42-32 win in Division 1 – Livingston Daily Press & Argus

9. GIRLS BASKETBALL Holland West Ottawa held on for a 46-39 win over Zeeland West in Division 1 – Holland Sentinel

10. GIRLS BASKETBALL Farmington Hills Mercy moved on in Division 1 with a 56-39 win over Bloomfield Hills Marian – Oakland Press