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Little Giants hold
off late Bomber barrage
(December 30,
2009) -- Macomb's attempt to win back-to-back titles was derailed
nearly before it even began as the Bombers suffered
through 25% first-half shooting which allowed Canton to
build a 22-9 halftime lead.
The Little Giants, making their first tourney appearance
since 2006, stretched the lead to 18 late in the 3rd
quarter before holding off a late Bomber charge to win
the title 52-42.
That charge started with Zach Grover connecting on three
straight treys for Macomb (8-4). Tyler Thorman's
3-pointer with 2:07 left cut the lead to 4, but Macomb
would get no closer despite making 6 of 11 shots (54.5%)
from beyond the arc in the second half. (more-->)
Illini West a
third place winner
(December 30,
2009) -- After a six-year absence from the Macomb-Western
Holiday Tournament, the Redbirds of Metamora returned as
the fourth seed this year. That is exactly where they
finished after they fell in the 3rd place game to the
Chargers of Illini West, 43-30.
Metamora (6-7) struggled from the floor as they only made
25.6% of their shots and Illini West (6-4) limited the
Redbirds' second chance opportunites by outrebounding
them 34-22.
Metamora kept alive a streak of five consecutive
tournaments where they ended up earning a trophy. (more-->)
Saukees remain
nearly perfect in trophy games
(December 30,
2009) -- If you're have to play Pittsfield in the Macomb-Western
Holiday Tournament, make sure it's not in the tourney's
final session. Pittsfield improved to 20-1 in
trophy-round games with a 47-38 win over Midwest Central
to take 5th place.
Pittsfield (12-1) returns to Pike County with their first
M-WHT trophy since since a consolation championship in
2004.
Midwest Central (6-4) got 16 more points from Brandon
Fisher who finshed with 52 for the tournament. (more-->)
West Hancock
repeats as consolation champs
(December 30,
2009) -- Both Western and West Hancock shot a blistering
57.1% from beyond the arc in the 2009 consolation
championship game at the Macomb-Western Holiday
Basketball Tournament. The problem for Western was the
Titans made twice as many (8 of 14) and rolled to a 51-36
win.
It's two consecutive consolation titles for West Hancock
(10-2) and it's their third win over Western this season.
(more-->)
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