Regional Semifinal Notes & Top Performers
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Northview 68, Muskegon 55 Last night, I was out at Grand Haven High School for the highly anticipated Division 1 Regional Semifinal between Muskegon and Northview. It was arguably the game of the year in West Michigan and deserving of…
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Last night, I was out at Grand Haven High School for the highly anticipated Division 1 Regional Semifinal between Muskegon and Northview. It was arguably the game of the year in West Michigan and deserving of a Regional Championship matchup. Northview led 13-10 after the first then outscored Muskegon 15-9 in the second to take a 28-19 lead into the half. Muskegon was aggressive in getting to the basket and racked up the fouls against Northview as a result. However, the Big Reds struggled at the free-throw line all night and couldn’t cut into the lead even with Mr. Basketball finalist, Kyler Vandejagt sitting for a large part of the first half.
In the third quarter, Northview got contributions from Vanderjagt, Jalen Charity Jalen Charity 6'5" | CG Northview | 2022 State MI , Tyran Thomas Tyran Thomas 6'4" | SG Northview | 2023 State MI , EJ Ryans EJ Ryans 6'4" | SG Northview | 2024 State #224 Nation MI , and Grant George Grant George 6'1" | CG Northview | 2022 State MI to separate from Muskegon. Tyran Thomas Tyran Thomas 6'4" | SG Northview | 2023 State MI was especially effective in the paint, grabbing loose balls and rebounds and creating numerous second-chance opportunities for Northview. In my opinion, it was Tyran’s efforts that turned out to be the ultimate x-factor that helped Northview maintain its lead throughout. In the 4th quarter, the Big Red went on an 11-0 run and got within three points of Northview midway through the 4th. Northview capitalized at the free-throw line down the stretch to win by a comfortable margin over the Big Reds. It was as impressive of a win as you’ll find by any team across the state. This Northview team is the most complete team I’ve covered in Division 1 and should be considered a favorite to make it to the Breslin with only two games standing between them and the final four.
Regional Semifinal Top Performers
Brady Bosma, West Ottawa 2022″
Brady scored 27 points in West Ottawa’s 68-60 win over Wyoming. West Ottawa will play Northview for a Division 1 Regional Championship on Wednesday at 7 pm at Grand Haven High School.
Jalen Overway Jalen Overway 6'8" | PF Holland Christian | 2022 State MI , Holland Christian 2022″
Jalen scored 27 points in Holland Christian’s 70-62 loss to Benton Harbor.
Jordan Briggs Jordan Briggs 6'0" | PG Muskegon | 2023 State MI , Muskegon 2023″
Jordan scored 27 points in Muskegon’s loss to Northview.
Kaden Brown Kaden Brown 5'10" | PG Grand Rapids Catholic Central | 2023 State MI , Grand Rapids Catholic Central 2023″
Kaden scored 23 points, had six steals, and five assists in Catholic Central’s 69-44 win over Grand Rapids Christian. Catholic Central will play Whitehall in a Division 2 Regional Championship on Wednesday at 7 pm at Forest Hills Eastern High School.
Kyler Vanderjagt Kyler Vanderjagt 6'4" | 195 lbs | SF Northview | 2022 State MI , Northview 2022″
Kyler scored 18 points in Northview’s 68-55 win over Muskegon. Northview will play West Ottawa for a Division 1 Regional Championship on Wednesday at 7 pm at Grand Haven High School.
Jalen Charity Jalen Charity 6'5" | CG Northview | 2022 State MI , Northview 2022″
Jalen scored 18 points Northview’s win over Muskegon.
Tyran Thomas Tyran Thomas 6'4" | SG Northview | 2023 State MI , Northview 2023″
Tyran scored 15 points in Northview’s win over Muskegon.
Jaleil Holt, Wyoming 2022″
Jaleil scored 21 points in Wyoming’s loss to West Ottawa.
Jax Wilson, Sparta 2023″
Jax scored 21 points in Sparta’s 61-52 loss to Whitehall.
Brady Titus Brady Titus 5'10" | PG Tri-Unity Christian | 2022 State MI , Tri-Unity Christian 2022″
Brady scored 19 points in Tri-Unity’s 53-44 win over Muskegon Heights. Tri-Unity will play New Buffalo for a Division 4 Regional Championship on Wednesday at 7 pm at New Buffalo High School.
Colin Shriver, West Ottawa 2022″
Colin scored 17 points in West Ottawa’s win over Wyoming.
Qua’dir Hatchett, Wyoming 2023″
Qua’dir scored 17 points in Wyoming’s loss to West Ottawa.
Jack Karasinski Jack Karasinski 6'5" | SF Grand Rapids Catholic Central | 2022 State MI , Catholic Central 2022″
Jack scored 16 points and grabbed 12 rebounds in Catholic Central’s win over Grand Rapids Christian.
Durral Brooks Durral Brooks 6'2" | PG Grand Rapids Catholic Central | 2024 State MI , Catholic Central 2024″
Durral scored 13 points, grabbed 7 rebounds, and dished out 5 assists in Catholic Central’s win over Grand Rapids Christian.