Prep Roundup: Harbor Light wins 13th straight, defeats Gaylord St. Mary; TC Central girls hoops claims outright BNC title for first time since 2017

Feb. 9—HARBOR SPRINGS — The Harbor Light boys basketball team has done nothing but collect wins left and right during the 2023-24 season.

"Last year, when we lost in our district finals game, we didn't have any seniors, and these boys have bought into our program and the process that we have by buying into playing team defense," Harbor Light boys basketball head coach Jason Roussin said. "When you do that, you can start to reap rewards; so obviously, it's been a lot of fun for these guys."

Harbor Light (15-2, 8-1 Northern Lakes) picked up its 13th straight win on Friday after defeating Gaylord St. Mary, 52-20. Harbor Light hasn't won 14 games overall in a season since the 2010-11 campaign when they finished 15-4 overall.

Trett Kruser led with 15 points.

The Swordsmen host Harbor Springs on Monday followed by Alanson on Tuesday for a chance to have a stronghold on the Northern Lakes Conference race. The Snowbirds (11-7, 8-5 Ski Valley) host Central Lake on Tuesday.

GIRLS HOOPS

TC Central 62

Gaylord 35

Traverse City Central: The Trojans' win moves them to 8-0 in the Big North Conference, giving them the conference championship outright. Jakiah Brumfield 19 points, 3 rebounds, 6 assists, 3 steals; Lucia France 12 points, 9 rebounds; Lorelai Zielinski 8 points, 8 rebounds; Marlie McGregor 6 points, 7 rebounds, 2 steals.

UP NEXT: The Trojans (12-3, 8-0 Big North) travel to Midland on Tuesday.

Alpena 59

TC West 42

Traverse City West: Madyson Sebela 14 points; Grace Bohrer 9 points.

UP NEXT: The Titans (6-11, 2-4 Big North) travel to Ludington on Tuesday.

TC St. Francis 48

Grayling 31

Traverse City St. Francis: Sophie Hardy 10 points, 6 rebounds, 2 assists; Adrianna Spranger 9 points, 7 rebounds, 3 steals; Kate Jensen 7 points, 7 rebounds, 2 assists; Maya Padisak 7 points, 4 rebounds, 4 steals, 2 assists; Addie Peterson 7 points, 3 rebounds; Harper Nausadis 4 points, 6 rebounds; Sidney Peters 3 points, 2 rebounds, 2 steals.

UP NEXT: The Gladiators (3-14, 3-8 Lake Michigan) host Harbor Springs on Friday. The Vikings (7-9, 4-6 Lake Michigan) travel to East Jordan on Monday.

Onekama 53

Benzie Central 41

Onekama: Callie Sinke 18 points, 10 rebounds; Heather Zielinski 13 points; Ava Mauntler 10 points, 8 rebounds; Carley Guerne 7 rebounds.

UP NEXT: The Portagers (10-5, 7-4 Northwest) host Kingsley on Wednesday. The Huskies (8-7, 6-5 Northwest) host Leland on Wednesday.

Brethren 51

BR Crossroads 25

Brethren: Elly Sexton 10 points, 14 rebounds, 2 steals, 2 assists; Grace Kidd 11 points, 4 steals, 4 assists; Alice Amstutz 14 points, 5 rebounds, 3 steals, 5 assists.

UP NEXT: The Bobcats (12-4, 10-0 West Michigan D) travel to Marion on Wednesday.

Buckley 62

Suttons Bay 29

Buckley: Kayla Milarch 26 points, 5 rebounds, 3 steals; Allie Brimmer 9 points, 5 rebounds; Mikayla Kulawiak 6 points, 9 rebounds; Aiden Harrand 8 points, 7 assists, 6 steals.

UP NEXT: The Bears (6-11, 2-9 Northwest) travel to Glen Lake on Wednesday. The Norse (1-16, 0-12 Northwest) host Frankfort on Wednesday.

Elk Rapids 70

Charlevoix 17

Elk Rapids: Kendall Standfest 20 points, 9 rebounds, 9 assists; Morgan Bergquist 17 points, 6 rebounds; Rhielynn Skrocki 14 points, 7 rebounds, 4 assists, 7-7 FGs; Hunter Shellenbarger 7 points; Amanda McCann 6 points.

UP NEXT: The Elks (15-2, 10-1 Lake Michigan) host Manton on Monday. The Rayders (9-7, 7-4 Lake Michigan) host Gaylord St. Mary on Monday.

Glen Lake 44

Leland 28

Glen Lake: Ava Raymond 15 points; Eleanor Valkner 9 points; Lydia Fosmore 8 points; Jessie Pugh 8 points.

Leland: Mallory Lowe 10 points; Lorna Wiesen 6 points.

UP NEXT: The Lakers (13-5, 11-1 Northwest) host Buckley on Wednesday. The Comets (9-7, 4-6 Northwest) travel to Benzie Central on Wednesday.

MC Eastern 36

Mesick 22

Mesick: Kayla McCoy 11 points; Rylee Blach 8 points; MacKenzie LaGrow 3 points.

UP NEXT: The Bulldogs (4-12, 4-9 West Michigan D) host Walkerville on Wednesday.

Lake City 62

Roscommon 30

Lake City: MacKenzie Bisballe 25 points, 4 rebounds, 4 blocks; Alie Bisballe 13 points, 9 rebounds, 3 blocks, 4 assists; K-Lynn Gibel 9 points; Payton Hogan 7 points; Hannah Vasicek 4 Points, 8 rebounds

UP NEXT: The Trojans (15-2, 12-1 Highland) host McBain Northern Michigan Christian on Wednesday.

Petoskey 49

Cadillac 38

UP NEXT: Petoskey (9-9, 3-5 Big North) host Gaylord on Thursday. The Vikings (8-7, 2-5 Big North) travel to East Jordan on Monday.

East Jordan 49(OT)

Boyne City 46

UP NEXT: The Red Devils (8-7, 3-6 Lake Michigan) host Grayling on Monday. The Ramblers (8-9, 5-6 Lake Michigan) travel to Gaylord on Tuesday.

Harbor Springs 71

Kalkaska 26

UP NEXT: The Rams (14-2, 10-1 Lake Michigan) host Cedarville on Monday. The Blazers (0-13, 0-10 Lake Michigan) host East Jordan on Tuesday.

Ludington 56

Manistee 42

UP NEXT: The Mariners (6-9, 5-4 West Michigan Lakes) host Hesperia on Monday.

Manistee CC 31

Marion 16

UP NEXT: The Sabers (9-7, 7-2 West Michigan D) travel to Walkerville on Tuesday.

BOYS HOOPS

TC Christian 56

Lake Leelanau SM 41

Traverse City Christian: Reece Broderick 18 points; AJ Wylie 10 points; Charlie Corwin 10 points.

Lake Leelanau St. Mary: Luke Bramer 20 points.

UP NEXT: The Sabres (12-5) travel to Ellsworth on Tuesday. The Eagles (7-11) travel to Elk Rapids on Tuesday.

Onekama 79

GT Academy 33

Onekama: Caden Bradford 29 points, 5 assists, 3 rebounds, 2 steals; Luke Bradford 21 points, 7 rebounds, 4 assists, 2 blocks; Tyler Hart 13 points, 4 rebounds, 2 steals; Arden Bradford 13 points, 4 rebounds, 4 steals.

UP NEXT: The Portagers (11-8, 5-6 Northwest) host Buckley on Tuesday. The Mustangs (1-16) travel to Cadillac Heritage Christian on Thursday.

Bellaire 65

Forest Area 14

Bellaire: Drake Koepke 15 points; Jayden Hanson 13 points; Luca Menestrina 9 points; Dawson Derrer 7 points; Ethan Lambert 6 points; Damon Fox 6 points.

UP NEXT: The Eagles (14-3, 12-1 Ski Valley) host Charlevoix on Monday. Forest Area (3-14, 0-12 Ski Valley) plays Pellston on Tuesday.

Buckley 41

Suttons Bay 25

Buckley: Landon Kulawiak 14 points, 10 rebounds, 3 blocks; Coy Breithaupt 12 points, 6 rebounds, 3 assists; Carter Williams 9 points, 9 rebounds.

UP NEXT: The Bears (11-8, 7-6 Northwest) travel to Onekama on Tuesday. The Norsemen (5-11, 2-10 Northwest) host Benzie Central on Tuesday.

McBain NMC 50

Evart 46

McBain Northern Michigan Christian: Ethan Bennett 25 points, 11 rebounds; Titus Johns 9 points, 3 steals.

UP NEXT: The Comets (12-6, 8-5 Highland) travel to Lake City on Tuesday.

Mancelona 67

Pellston 16

Mancelona: Tavin Morgan 13 points; Jackson Bennett 9 points; Ivan Kuzmanoski 7 points.

UP NEXT: The Ironmen (14-3, 11-1 Ski Valley) host Onaway on Tuesday.

Petoskey SM 43

Boyne Falls 40

Petoskey St. Michael: Russell Vandermus 17 points; Dom Fantozzi 10 points.

Boyne Falls: Keaton Matelski 21 points; Bryce Tonsor 11 points.

UP NEXT: The Loggers (4-13, 2-10 Northern Lakes) travel to Wolverine on Monday.

Roscommon 64

Lake City 27

UP NEXT: The Trojans (5-13, 2-11 Highland) host McBain Northern Michigan Christian on Tuesday.

Alanson 71

Ellsworth 39

UP NEXT: The Lancers (8-11, 7-4 Northern Lakes) host Traverse City Christian on Tuesday.

McBain 66

Pine River 46

UP NEXT: The Ramblers (15-1, 12-0 Highland) face Hamtramck in the Northern Michigan Showcase at Traverse City St. Francis on Saturday.

BOYS ICE HOCKEY

TC Central 7

Gaylord 0

Traverse City Central: Zander Lorincz 3 goals; Zack Troyer 1 goal, 1 assist; Arthur McManus 1 goal, 1 assist; Collin Benedict 1 goal; Caden Rodenroth 1 goal; Laiken Batcha 3 assists; Cole Herzberg 2 assists; Graham Peters 1 assist; Jaxson Soper 1 assist. Kiel Knapp 11 saves; Jackson Dobreff 3 saves.

UP NEXT: The Trojans (10-13, 7-1 Big North) travel to Petoskey on Wednesday. The Blue Devils (5-16, 4-6 Big North) host Traverse City West on Wednesday.

Bay Reps 10

Fenton 2

Bay Reps: Grant Lucas 3 goals; Rowan Blain 2 goals, 2 assists; Michael Frederick 1 goal (1st varsity goal); Lewis Walter 1 goal; Ethan Coleman 1 goal, 2 assists; Larson Milar 1 goal, 2 assists; Thomas Boynton-Fisher 1 goal, 2 assists (set Bay Reps single-season record for assists with 33); Mason Elliot 2 assists; Benjamin Newman 1 assist, Jake Dunphey 1 assist; Carter Denoyer 1 assist; Aiden Fairbank 1 assist.

UP NEXT: The Reps (14-6-2) host Manistique on Saturday.

Alpena 7

Petoskey 2

UP NEXT: The Norsemen (13-8, 4-5 Big North) host Traverse City Central on Wednesday.