Prep Roundup: Vollmer scores 18 for Charlevoix in 69-55 win over St. Francis; Mancelona overcomes 21-point deficit to beat Onaway, 68-66
Jan. 10—TRAVERSE CITY — The vibes this season are high for the Charlevoix boys varsity basketball team.
The Rayders (9-1, 3-1 Lake Michigan) extended their winning streak to four games after a 69-55 road win against Traverse City St. Francis on Wednesday. It's also the first time in two years that the Rayders defeated the Gladiators.
"The mindset has been we play with a chip on our shoulder, knowing St. Francis has a great program. They're coached well, and it's always a tough place to play in," Charlevoix head coach Anthony Troshak said.
Troshak noted that St. Francis' Max Ogden played great and made things challenging. Odgen racked up 26 points and collected three boards.
Other notable contributors for St. Francis were Isaiah Millward (six points, five rebounds), Isaac Kerr (six points, four rebounds), and Michael Bohrer (five points).
Charlevoix had several players who contributed to the win, starting with Hudson Vollmer (20 points, four assists), Joe Gaffney (17 points, four steals), and Troy Nickel (14 points).
The Rayders haven't started the season 9-1 since the 2020-21 campaign, which is also the last time they claimed the Lake Michigan Conference.
The Rayders look to extend their winning streak at home against Kalkaska on Friday. St. Francis (4-4, 3-1 Lake Michigan) looks to get back on track at home against Boyne City on Friday.
BOYS HOOPS
Benzie Central 70
Frankfort 41
Benzie Central: Grayson Converse 15 points, 10 rebounds; Andrew Gray 11 points; Miles Pritchett 10 points; Roman Zickert 6 points.
Frankfort Carter Kerby 12 points; Bryce Plesha 10 points.
UP NEXT: The Huskies (7-2, 3-0 Northwest) host Petoskey on Monday. The Panthers (6-4, 2-2 Northwest) travel to Kingsley on Friday.
Glen Lake 74
Leland 20
Glen Lake: Jacob Plamondon 24 points, 6 rebounds, 3 steals; Benji Allen 9 points, 2 rebounds, 3 steals; Colebrook Sutherland 7 points; Tyler Bixby 6 points, 7 rebounds.
UP NEXT: The Lakers (6-2, 3-0 Northwest) host Onekama on Friday. The Comets (3-7, 1-4 Northwest) travel to Frankfort on Jan. 18.
Mancelona 68
Onaway 66
Mancelona: Tavin Morgan 28 points; Ivan Kuzmanoski 8 points; Elijah Wescott 12 points.
UP NEXT: The Ironmen (8-2, 6-0 Ski Valley) travel to Forest Area on Friday.
Boyne Falls 61
Petoskey SM 26
Boyne Falls: Bryce Tonsor 24 points; Keaton Matelski 16 points; JT Greenier 10 points.
Petoskey St. Michaels: Daniel Keefe 11 points; Russell Vandermus 9 points.
UP NEXT: The Loggers (2-6, 1-5 Northern Lakes) host Pellston on Monday. The Guardians (0-4) travel to Cedarville on Jan 30.
Onekama 64
Suttons Bay 36
Onekama: Caden Bradford 20 points, 4 assists, 3 rebounds; Arden Bradford 15 points, 3 rebounds; Tyler Hart 13 points; Luke Bradford 8 points, 2 assists, 8 rebounds; Max Lamerson 5 points.
Suttons Bay: Urijah TwoCrow 12 points; Grayson Opie 9 points.
UP NEXT: The Portagers (5-4, 2-2 Northwest) host Glen Lake on Friday. The Norsemen (3-4, 2-2 Northwest) host Buckley on Friday.
Buckley 58(OT)
Kingsley 56
Buckley: Landon Kulawiak 33 points, 8 rebounds; Carter Williams 13 points, 10 rebounds; Jeremiah Pasbjerg 7 points, 6 rebounds, played great defense.
Kingsley: Chase Bott 13 points, 7 rebounds; Eli Graves 13 points, 6 steals; Skylar Workman 12 points, 3 steals.
UP NEXT: The Bears (6-5, 2-3 Northwest) travel to Suttons Bay on Friday. The Stags (4-5, 2-2 Northwest) host Frankfort on Friday.
Bellaire 78
Joburg 42
Bellaire: Drake Koepke 16 points, 4 steals, 4 assists; Kaden Battershell 15 points, 2 rebounds; Dawson Derrer 12 points; Ethan Lambert 7 points; Carson Battershell 6 points; Jayden Hanson 7 points, 7 rebounds; Damon Fox 6 points.
UP NEXT: The Eagles (7-2, 6-0 Ski Valley) travel to Onaway on Friday. The Cardinals (1-10, 1-5 Ski Valley) travel to Gaylord St. Mary on Friday.
McBain 77
Pine River 47
UP NEXT: The Ramblers (7-1, 4-0 Highland) travel to Houghton Lake on Tuesday.
Gaylord SM 54
Central Lake 50
UP NEXT: The Snowbirds (6-3, 4-2 Ski Valley) host Johannesburg-Lewiston on Friday. The Trojans (4-6, 2-4 Ski Valley) host Inland Lakes on Friday.
Baldwin 61
Bear Lake 35
UP NEXT: The Lakers (3-7, 2-6 West Michigan D) host Marion on Friday.
Roscommon 44
Lake City 39
UP NEXT: The Trojans (3-7, 0-5 Highland) host McBain Northern Michigan Christian on Friday.
MC Eastern 64
Manistee CC 30
UP NEXT: The Sabers (2-8, 2-6 West Michigan D) host Brethren on Friday.
Pentwater 62
Mesick 53
UP NEXT: The Bulldogs (3-9, 3-5 West Michigan D) host Big Rapids Crossroads Academy on Friday.
GIRLS HOOPS
Lake City 42
Roscommon 23
Lake City: Alie Bisballe 10 points, 10 rebounds, 9 blocks; Baylie Eisenga 10 points, 7 rebounds, 4 steals; MacKenzie Bisballe 7 points; Payton Hogan 7 points.
UP NEXT: The Trojans 6-2, 4-1 Highland) travel to McBain Northern Michigan Christian on Thursday.
Manistee 44
Montague 43
Manistee: Jayna Edmondson 13 points; Ava Mae Fett 13 points; Reese Shively 7 points.
UP NEXT: The Mariners (4-3, 3-1 West Michigan) host Fremont on Friday.
Midland 46
Gaylord 43
UP NEXT: The Blue Devils (4-5, 1-2 Big North) travel to Cadillac on Friday.
ICE HOCKEY
Cadillac 10
Lakeshore 2
Lakeshore Badgers: Tristan Horrigan 2 goals; Lukas Schade 1 assist; River Claveau 1 assist.
UP NEXT: The Vikings (6-8, 2-5 Big North) host Gladwin on Friday. The Badgers (0-9) host East Kentwood on Friday.
Petoskey 4
Gaylord 0
UP NEXT: The Northmen (8-5-1, 3-3 Big North) host New Boston United on Saturday. The Blue Devils (3-10, 0-5 Big North) travel to Negaunee on Friday.
WRESTLING
Stags finish 1-1 at Quad
Scores: Kingsley def. 45 Frankfort 45-30; Benzie Central def. Kingsley 63-18.
Kingsley: 106 — Austin Chavalia 1-1; 126 — Alex Drury 1-1; 132 — Macy Pierce 0-2; 138 — Jon Pearson 2-0; 138 — Austin Powell 1-1; 144 — Cameron Fryer 1-1; 144 — Emily Bott 0-1; 150 — Eli Mitchell 0-2; 157 — Colton Goethals 1-1; 157 — Levi Johnson 1-1; 165 — Tyler Unterbrink 2-0; 175 — James Pearson 1-1; 215 —Collin McCoy 0-2; 285 — Lucas Buning 1-1; 285 — Nathan Clifford 0-1.
