Thursday, December 27, 2018

Holiday Hoops Recaps.

Written Thursday November 27th at 1:00 PM

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Detroit Public School League Holiday Classic

BLOOMFIELD HILLS 54, Detroit Northwestern 51

The Blackhawks needed eight three pointers to survive Detroit Northwestern 54-51 on Thursday morning at Detroit Cass Tech. It was a game of runs on both sides in which Bloomfield Hills had the lead for most of the game but Detroit Northwestern answered every time to make the game close and keep pressure on the Blackhawks. Bloomfield Hills made just enough plays to bounce back after their tough loss at Traverse City West to head to the break on a positive note.

Cosmo Holiday Classic

Detroit Collegiate Prep beat HAZEL PARK

The Vikings continued their struggling ways in the Cosmo Holiday Classic. Hazel Park has struggled to adjust under new coach Stefan Wilson. The Vikings will have a chance to get their first win of the season when they play Center Line on Friday.

HAZEL PARK 42, Center Line 41

The Vikings bounced back by earning a one point win over Center Line on Friday night at Hamtramck. Hazel Park will head into the new year riding with a ton of confidence after getting their first win post the Brendan Barrett era.

North Farmington Showcase

Walled Lake Northern 52, STONEY CREEK 41

The Cougars fresh off a very tough loss to Avondale last week had a tough task with the undefeated Knights of Walled Lake Northern. Stoney Creek could not overcome the balance of the Knights at North Farmington on Friday night. The Cougars will head to the holiday break with some work to do.

Plymouth Canton 50, NORTH FARMINGTON 45

The Raiders have lost two of their last three games including a loss to Plymouth Canton on Friday night. The schedule will get tougher for North Farmington heading into the new year. The Raiders have a lot of work to do going forward.

Washtenaw County Classic

Ann Arbor Huron 52, SOUTHFIELD ARTS AND TECH 45

The Warriors couldn't overcome Ann Arbor Huron whom was playing a back to back on Saturday afternoon in Ypsilanti. Southfield Arts and Tech has lost two straight heading into the new year which is something they need to fix moving forward.

St. Clair Community College Showcase

Macomb Dakota 61, WEST BLOOMFIELD 59

The Lakers battled back from an 18 point halftime deficit only to tie the game up late but it was a last second shot by Macomb Dakota that beat West Bloomfield on Saturday afternoon. The Lakers are going to be fine going forward especially with when they had 54 of the team's 59 points from their star guards, they are legit for sure.

Motor City Roundball Classic (Boys)

Ann Arbor Huron 53, TROY 48

When you have Brody Parker and Clay Sebastian combine for 42 of the Colts 48 points which is not a good recipe to win and it showed against Ann Arbor Huron at Ferndale. Troy will move on and play Novi in January before going back into league play.

Chicago Orr 69, FERNDALE 61

The Eagles did not have enough in the fourth quarter in a back and fourth game with Chicago Orr the two time Illinois State Champions but Ferndale gave a strong showing on Friday night on their home floor against a good opponent. The Eagles are starting to get their transfers into play and expect them to be better later in the season and especially in the postseason.

TROY ATHENS 47, Madison Heights Bishop Foley 40

The Red Hawks picked up a huge victory snapping a three game losing streak on Saturday afternoon. Troy Athens has had a tough start but beating the Ventures should help them heading into the future and back into league play.

ADAMS 45, Dearborn Divine Child 43

The Highlanders had an uneasy third quarter against Dearborn Divine Child but found a way in the fourth quarter to beat them on Sunday afternoon at Ferndale. Adams is 5-0 with their players back fully healthy which will be huge going forward for this team.

Motor City Roundball Classic (Girls)

Port Huron 80, OAK PARK 32

What happened to the Knights against the Big Reds??? Port Huron held Oak Park to zero fourth quarter points and it was a complete blowout at Warren Lincoln on Thursday afternoon. The Knights were outmatched in this one. Oak Park will get back into league play hoping to turn things around.

Jackson 73, PONTIAC 24

It wasn't a good day for the Phoenix as they were blown out by Jackson on Thursday afternoon. Pontiac was just outmatched in this contest against a good Vikings team. The Phoenix should be fine going forward though heading into league play.

SOUTHFIELD ARTS AND TECH 59, Chicago Wendell Phillips 44

The Warriors used the combo of Cheyenne McEvans and Alexis Johnson in their victory over Chicago Wendell Phillips on Friday night. McEvans had 22 points for Southfield Arts and Tech. The Warriors will head into the new year riding with confidence.

Macomb L’Anse Creuse North 49, NORTH FARMINGTON 36

The Raiders had a tough loss to Macomb L'Anse Creuse North on Sunday night at Warren Lincoln. North Farmington will need to address some things heading into the new year which knowing them they will get it fixed.

Sterling Heights Parkway Christian Tournament

Allen Park Cabrini 50, HAZEL PARK 29

The Vikings did not fare well falling to the Monarchs 50-29 at Sterling Heights Parkway Christian on Thursday afternoon. Allen Park Cabrini took advantage of Hazel Park's lack of depth in the game. The Vikings will play at Sterling Heights Parkway Christian on Friday.

Sterling Heights Parkway Christian 50, HAZEL PARK 29

The Vikings lost 50-29 to Allen Park Cabrini on Thursday but lost ironically by the same score to Sterling Heights Parkway Christian in the constellation game on Friday. Hazel Park will need to bounce back heading into the new year to get things turned around.

Bloomfield Hills Holiday Showcase

Chandler Park Academy 71, CLARKSTON 45

The Wolves were no match for Highland Park Chandler Park Academy on Friday morning. Clarkston had a hard time getting things going and it got ugly from there. The Wolves should be fine moving forward in a tough Red.

WEST BLOOMFIELD 66, NORTH FARMINGTON 43

The Lakers used three point shooting to their advantage against the Raiders which got them a big victory on Friday afternoon. West Bloomfield led throughout the game and got balance scoring. North Farmington battled back cutting the lead to five at one point but the Lakers experience and three point shooting increased the lead thus giving them the game. The Raiders play Macomb L'Anse Creuse North on Sunday while West Bloomfield heads into the new year with confidence.

GROVES 44, Pontiac Notre Dame Prep 39

The Falcons picked up their first win of the season against Pontiac Notre Dame Prep on Friday afternoon. Groves led throughout but the Fighting Irish cut the lead to one point a couple of times but the Falcons had to survive late. Groves will head into the new year with some confidence moving forward.

ROYAL OAK 57, River Rouge 43

The Ravens dominated against River Rouge. River Rouge also played in the back end of a back to back. Royal Oak might have found some guard play in Nila Conley whom had 21 points for the Ravens. Royal Oak will have a boatload of confidence heading into the new year. 

Royal Oak Shrine 46, BLOOMFIELD HILLS 37

This was a upset or sorts on the Blackhawks home court on Friday night. Bloomfield Hills trailed by as many as 15 points but couldn't overcome Royal Oak Shrine. The Blackhawks tried to come back but couldn't pull through. Bloomfield Hills was exposed in some sorts. It will be interesting to see how they respond moving forward.

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