After a thrilling Tuesday that included buzzer beaters, double overtime and more, we’re back at it as the third Friday of the conference season will present another big night of doubleheader matchups from across the area.
Let’s take a look at the action you’ll be able to catch on MSR on January 17.
GRANDVILLE vs ROCKFORD – Girls + Boys DH
Vanderslice Gymnasium in Grandville will play host to both the #1 teams in our first edition of the RE/MAX United Power Poll – as the #1 Rams boys and girls travel to Grandville. First on the girls side, the red-hot Lady Rams led by Miss Basketball frontrunner Anna Wypych will look for win number 10 in a row vs a resurgent Grandville team that’s been led by the terrific play from freshman guard Brynnly Mann – Expect to see a variety of mixing defenses and pressure from both teams in this game.
Then, fresh off their buzzer-beater win over Hudsonville on Tuesday, the Rockford boys will look to keep their hot run going against Grandville, who have now dropped four straight games after a three game win streak that proceeded that. Grandville’s sophomore PG Carter Wade has scored 20 or more in each of his last two conference contests, but will have a tough matchup against maybe the state’s deepest backcourt in Rockford – Including freshman standout Eli Wolfe, the buzzer hero from Tuesday night.
Video coverage starts at 5:00pm with girls tip set for 5:30 and the boys to follow that!
GR CATHOLIC CENTRAL vs EGR – Girls + Boys DH
The GRCC boys and girls are each top 10 teams in our first power poll of the season and will travel for a Friday night doubleheader of action at EGR on Friday. The girls matchup will feature an early battle for first in the OK-White, with both teams coming in at 2-0. EGR is led by a first-year HC in Nichol Fellows, but have picked right up where this strong program left off, finding their groove in conference season.
The boys game features a pair of new coaches in their first year with their respective teams as CC’s Chris Pearl continues to excel in his first season, the Cougars have now won three in-a-row led by elite defense – giving up less than 50 in all 3. Former Holland Dutch coach Mason Theile for EGR at 3-8 and are looking to snap a 2 game losing streak after falling to FHC and GR Christian in the last two, before the tough schedule continues vs GRCC on Friday.
Coverage begins from downtown GR and Catholic Central at 5:20, with girls tip-off at 5:30 and boys to follow!
BIG RAPIDS vs GRANT – Girls + Boys DH
Grant hosts Big Rapids in a CSAA DH on Friday. First, on the girls side the Cardinals are red hot and 9-1 on the year, the 4-5 Tigers will look to pull the upset and cotinue their good play of the last week, as they’ve won 2 straight headed into this game.
The Grant boys along with Greenville remain the only unbeaten teams in our coverage area and will have a very tough test to stay perfect, the Big Rapids boys come in 9-2 themselves against the 9-0 Tigers. Both games should be very good matchups.
Coverage begins at 5:20pm, girls tip will be 10 minutes after that and the boys game will wrap up the night!
COOPERSVILLE vs CEDAR SPRINGS – Boys
Coopersville is back in action in the R.C.A. as their boys travel to Cedar Springs, The Broncos have opened 1-1 in the league and will see a 2-1 in RCA play Red Hawks team. Coopersville always crates a unique matchup with their matchup zone offense and dribble drive offense, and the Red Hawks have shown an ability to play and win at a variety of tempos this year, scoring 92 to beat Kent City and winning their last game by only scoring 46 vs Lowell.
Coverage begins at 6:30pm with scheduled tip-off at 7:00pm.
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As always, be sure to check in throughout the day on Friday as some more matchups will also be added to the schedule!
