Holiday Hoops Top Performers

<p>It's Holiday tournament season, giving opportunity to the areas brightest stars to shine on big stages. Cornerstone University, Aquinas College, and the Muskegon Area Hall of Fame Classic are three of the marque showcases featuring rising talent from across West Michigan. Let's dive in and see who stood out.</p> <p><em><strong><a href="https://prephoops.com/player/kobe-bufkin/"><span style="color: #ff6600;">Kobe Bufkin</span></a>, Grand Rapids Christian, 2021</strong></em></p> <p>Kobe put up 27 points in Christian's 71-45 win over Reeths Puffer on Friday night at the Muskegon Area Sports Hall of Fame Classic. His efforts have led the Eagles to a 5-0 start to the season.</p> <p><em><strong><a href="https://prephoops.com/player/devon-boyd/"><span style="color: #ff6600;">Devon Boyd</span></a>, Grand Rapids Catholic Central, 2020</strong></em></p> <p>Devon led the Cougars with 29 points in Friday night's 84-52 win over Northview in the Aquinas Legends Invitational. Catholic Central will now face East Grand Rapids in the Legends Invitational Championship tonight at 7:30.</p> <p><em><strong><span style="color: #ff6600;">Trinidad Chambliss</span>, Forest Hills Northern, 2021</strong></em></p> <p>Trinidad led the Huskies with 25 points during Friday night's 68-53 win over Coldwater in the Cornerstone Holiday Tournament Blue Division semifinal. The Huskies overcame a nine-point halftime deficit to advance to Monday Night's championship against Hudsonville.</p> <p><em><strong><a href="https://prephoops.com/player/ethan-erickson/"><span style="color: #ff6600;">Ethan Erickson</span></a>, Forest Hills Northern, 2021</strong></em></p> <p>Ethan joined his junior counterpart with 24 points to help the Huskies outlast Coldwater. After starting the game down 18-6, a 24-3 third quarter fueled Forest Hills Northern's comeback win on Friday night.</p> <p><em><strong><a href="https://prephoops.com/player/carson-gulker/"><span style="color: #ff6600;">Carson Gulker</span></a>, Zeeland West, 2021</strong></em></p> <p>Carson led the Dux in scoring against Covenant Christian, putting up 23 points in a narrow 67-62 loss to the Chargers on Thursday night at the Cornerstone Holiday Tournament. Zeeland West will play Wayland Union in the Gold Division consolation game tonight at 7 pm.</p> <p><em><strong><span style="color: #ff6600;">Zach Gritters</span>, Covenant Christian, 2022</strong></em></p> <p>Gritters had an efficient night, shooting 7-10 from the field, scoring 22 points in Covenant Christians win over Zeeland West. Gritters will now go up against the young Godwin Heights backcourt tonight for the Gold Division Crown at the Cornerstone Holiday Tournament.</p> <p><em><strong><span style="color: #ff6600;">Jack Joldersma</span>, Hudsonville, 2020</strong></em></p> <p>Jack led Hudsonville with 20 points in Friday night's 76-40 win over Kenowa Hills in a Blue Division semifinal at the Cornerstone Holiday Tournament. Hudsonville will put its undefeated record on the line Monday night against Forest Hills Northern.</p> <p><em><strong><a href="https://prephoops.com/player/jakhari-towns/"><span style="color: #ff6600;">Jakhary Towns</span></a>, Godwin Heights, 2023<br /> </strong></em></p> <p>The freshman sensation tallied 24 points on 8-16 shooting (5-13 from 3), leading Godwin Heights to comeback win over Wayland Union. Godwin Heights will play Covenant Christian in the Cornerstone University Holiday Tournament Gold Division Championship tonight at 8:30.</p> <p><em><strong><a href="https://prephoops.com/player/jarvis-walker/"><span style="color: #ff6600;">Jarvis Walker</span>,</a> Muskegon, 2020<br /> </strong></em></p> <p>Jarvis led Muskegon with 19 points in a hard-fought 52-50 win over East Kenwtood Friday night in the Muskegon Area Sports Hall of Fame Classic. His two free throws with two seconds left in the game sealed the win for the Big Reds.</p>