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Prep Roundup: Rucki leads Benzie Central to 55-49 win over Kingsley; TC Central boys hoops snaps five-game losing streak

jordan puente, the record-eagle, traverse city, mich.
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Dec. 15—KINGSLEY — Benzie Central didn't let a technical foul for dunking during warmups slow the Huskies down in their 55-49 road win over Kingsley on Friday.

Eli Graves made both of his free throws to put the Stags up 2-0 to begin the game. The Huskies maintained their composure throughout the game to snatch their first Northwest Conference win of the season.

Graves finished with a game-high 19 points. The Stags got contributions from Skylar Workman (15 points) and Zack Middleton (seven points).

Porter Rucki led things for the Huskies by racking up 15 points. Jaxon Childers (13 points), Grayson Converse (12 points) and Rowan Zickert (eight points) also added to the win.

The Huskies (3-1, 1-0 Northwest) look to extend their two-game winning streak at home against Buckley on Tuesday. The Stags (2-2, 1-1 Northwest) begin their four-game road trip against Grayling on Monday.

BOYS HOOPS

TC Central 62

Petoskey 53

Traverse City Central: EJ Maitland 14 points, 9 rebounds; Brendan Slack 17 points; Jaden Clark 11 points; Owen Ribel 7 points.

UP NEXT: The Trojans (1-5, 1-1 Big North) travel to Gaylord on Thursday. The Northmen (4-2, 0-1 Big North) travel to Cadillac on Tuesday.

TC West 72

Midland Dow 50

Traverse City West: Quinten Gillespie 15 points; Ben Habers 10 points; Caden Stoops 11 points.

UP NEXT: The Titans (5-1, 1-0 Big North) host Cadillac on Monday.

TC St. Francis 46

Elk Rapids 37

Traverse City St. Francis: Max Ogden 18 points, 6 rebounds, 3 assists; JP Miller 10 points, 4 rebounds, 3 assists.

UP NEXT: The Gladiators (2-1, 2-0 Lake Michigan) travel to Grand Haven for Lake Michigan Cup on Dec. 28. The Elks (1-4, 1-2 Lake Michigan) host Gaylord on Tuesday.

Onekama 62

Leland 32

Onekama: Luke Bradford 17 points, 17 rebounds, 3 assists; Caden Bradford 15 points, 4 assists, 5 rebounds; Tyler Hart 10 points, 3 assists, 6 rebounds, 5 steals.

UP NEXT: The Portagers (2-3, 1-1 Northwest) host Manistee Catholic Central on Monday. The Comets (2-3, 1-2 Northwest) host Bear Lake on Tuesday.

Glen Lake 55

Buckley 36

Glen Lake: Jacob Plamondon 23 points, 10 rebounds; Benji Allen 7 points.

Buckley: Landon Kulawiak 22 points.

UP NEXT The Lakers (4-2, 1-0 Northwest) host Frankfort on Jan 5. The Bears (2-2, 0-1 Northwest) travel to Benzie Central on Tuesday.

Frankfort 82

Suttons Bay 64

Frankfort: Bryce Plesha 28 points, 12 rebounds; Carter Kerby 21 points, 10 assists; Eli Leitart 14 points; Emmerson Farmer 10 points.

Suttons Bay: Grayson Opie 15 points, 9 rebounds; Lucas Gordon 11 points, 6 rebounds; Tyler Porter 10 points.

UP NEXT: The Panthers (3-1, 2-0 Northwest) host Baldwin on Monday. The Norsemen (3-2, 1-1 Northwest) travel to Kingsley on Jan 5.

Ellsworth 67

Boyne Falls 39

Ellsworth: Patrick Puroll 24 points, 5 rebounds; Billy Hopp 10 points, 4 rebounds.

Boyne Falls: JT Greenier 21 points.

UP NEXT: The Lancers (2-4, 2-1 Northern Lakes) travel to East Jordan on Monday. The Loggers (0-3, 0-3 Northern Lakes) host Central Lake on Monday.

Grayling 54

Charlevoix 52

Grayling: Tristan Demlow 26 points; Ethan Kucharek 12 points; Kaleb Hall 10 points.

Charlevoix: Joe Gaffney 19 points; Hudson Vollmer 17 points.

UP NEXT: The Vikings (3-2, 1-1 Lake Michigan) host Kingsley on Monday. The Rayders (5-1, 1-1 Lake Michigan) travel to Manton on Tuesday.

Manton 48

McBain NMC 45

Manton: Kaleb Musselman 22 points, 4 rebounds; Lincoln Hicks 10 points, 4 assists.

McBain Northern Michigan Christian: Ethan Bennett 25 points, 12 rebounds, 7 blocks; Titus Johns 8 points, 2 assists, 1 rebound, 4 steals; Eli Bowden 6 points, 1 assist, 4 rebounds, 1 steal.

UP NEXT: The Rangers (2-2, 3-1 Highland) host Charlevoix on Tuesday. The Comets (2-3, 2-2 Highland) travel to Marion on Tuesday.

Harbor Springs 65

Boyne City 62

UP NEXT: The Rams (3-2, 1-1 Lake Michigan) travel to St. Ignace on Monday. The Ramblers (1-3, 1-1 Lake Michigan) host Cheboygan on Tuesday.

Cheboygan 59

Kalkaska 47

UP NEXT: The Blazers (1-5, 0-1 Lake Michigan) host Traverse City Christian on Tuesday.

Brethren 54

Marion 35

UP NEXT: The Bobcats (5-1, 4-1 West Michigan D) host Mason County Central on Monday.

Walkerville 36

Mesick 33

UP NEXT: The Bulldogs (3-5, 3-2 West Michigan D) travel to Baldwin on Jan 3.

Manistee CC 39

Bear Lake 34

UP NEXT: The Sabers (2-3, 2-3 West Michigan D) travel to Onekama on Monday. The Lakers (2-4, 1-4 West Michigan D) to Leland on Tuesday.

Pine River 70

Lake City 50

UP NEXT: The Trojans (2-4, 0-3 Highland) travel to Beaverton on Tuesday.

GIRLS HOOPS

Grand Haven 56

TC Central 23

UP NEXT: The Trojans (0-2) host Caledonia on Saturday.

Caledonia 33

TC West 19

Traverse City West: Madyson Sebela 4 points; Mikayla Thompson 4 points; Grace Bohrer 4 points.

UP NEXT: The Titans (1-3) host Grand Haven on Saturday.

Cadillac Heritage 39

GT Academy 31

Cadillac Heritage: Lily Bigger 22 points; Regan Farmer 7 points.

Grand Traverse Academy: Megan Pavwoski 9 points, 4 blocks; Paige Bell 7 points, 4 steals; Sadie Brown 7 points, 9 rebounds, 3 steals.

UP NEXT: The Patriots (1-3) host Mason County Eastern on Monday. The Mustangs (0-4) travel to Lake Leelanau St Mary on Tuesday.

Mancelona 32

Joburg 29

Mancelona: Emily Anger hit a 3-pointer at the buzzer for the win to complete the fourth-quarter comeback; Alyssa Kiel 11 points; Emily Anger 9 points; Ella Schram 9 points.

Johannesburg-Lewiston: Emerson Wertman 11 points; Brittney Fox 8 points; Jayden Marlatt 7 points.

UP NEXT: Mancelona (2-1, 2-0 Ski Valley) welcomes LeRoy Pine River on Monday. The Cardinals (0-4, 0-2 Ski Valley) host Hillman on Thursday.

Manton 41

McBain NMC 22

Manton: Lauren Wilder 19 points, 7 steals, 5 rebounds; Aubrey Hiller 8 points, 7 rebounds; Aliyah Geary 7 points.

UP NEXT: The Rangers (4-0, 3-0 Highland) host Buckley on Monday. The Comets (0-4, 0-3 Highland) travel to Buckley on Wednesday.

Gaylord SM 68

Pellston 29

UP NEXT: The Eagles (2-1, 2-0 Ski Valley) travel to Muskegon Mona Shores on Saturday.

Inland Lakes 40

Bellaire 22

UP NEXT: The Bulldogs (2-1, 2-0 Ski Valley) host Forest Area on Tuesday. The Eagles (2-1, 0-1 Ski Valley) travel to Gaylord St Mary on Tuesday.

Onaway 59

Forest Area 24

UP NEXT: The Warriors (0-4, 0-2 Ski Valley) travel to Inland Lakes on Tuesday.

ICE HOCKEY

Northville 6

Bay Reps 5

Traverse City Bay Reps: Ethan Coleman 2 goals, 1 assist; Rowan Blain 1 goal, 1 assist; Larson Millar 1 goal, 1 assist; Grant Lucas 1 assist; Thomas Boynton-Fisher 1 goal; Joel Ziecina 1 assist; Tyler Boynton-Fisher 19 saves.

UP NEXT: The Bay Reps (6-2) take on Northville again at 1 p.m. Saturday at Centre Ice Arena.

K'zoo Eagles 4

Petoskey 2

UP NEXT: The Northmen (6-2, 2-1 Big North) take on Walled Lakes United on Saturday at Cheboygan Showcase.

Alpena 7

Cadillac 1

UP NEXT: The Vikings (3-6, 0-3 Big North) head to Traverse City West on Tuesday.