| 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.
Canton (10-2), who
is now 4-2 in M-WHT title games, was led by 14
points for tournament MVP Jordan Fouts. Matt
Putrich added 13 and Justin Rollet and Jace
Fletcher also finished with double-digit scoring.
Zach Grover led
Macomb with 15 points on 5 of 6 shooting from
three-point range.
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