C-S boys JV basketball team improves to 9-3

The Climax-Scotts JV boys basketball team held Athens to six baskets from the floor while 12 Panthers entered the scoring column, helping C-S to a 61-22 win over the Indians January 24 at C-S Jr./Sr. High School.
Coupled with a 50-24 win over Mendon January 22, the Panthers move to 9-3 with the win.

C-S moved in front 10-5 after one quarter, led 31-15 at halftime and entered the fourth quarter with a 50-20 advantage. C-S held the visitors to just two free throws in the fourth quarter.

Ashton Heighton led C-S in scoring with 15 points and Blake Wechsler, who connected on a pair of three-point baskets, added 10 points.
Athens               5 10   5   2 - 22
Climax-Scotts  10 21 19 11 - 61
Carter Fuller 5, Ashton Heighton 15, Alex Wurtzel 5, Dustin Crandall 4, Blake Wechsler 10, Mason Shannon 6, Eli DeWaal 5, Max Wurtzel 2, Bryce Srackangast 5, Luke Frost 2, Zachree Roebuck 2, Aaden Krick 2
Free throws: Climax-Scotts 12-20/Athens 10-16
3-point baskets: C-S 3 (Blake Wechsler 2, Bryce Srackangast 1/Athens 0

Defense Key in Win Over Mendon

Climax-Scotts held Mendon to single digits each quarter in a 50-24 win over the Hornets January 22 at Mendon.

The JVs zoomed out to a 19-7 first quarter lead behind Dustin Crandall’s seven point effort.

The tough Panther defense only allowed two free throws and a basket in the second quarter while knocking down a trio of three-point baskets to take a 34-11 advantage at halftime.

The offensive onslaught continued in the third quarter when the visitors outscored Mendon 13-8 to take a 47-19 lead into the fourth quarter.

Mason Shannon’s 13 points led C-S in scoring and Ashton Heighton added 11 points.
Climax-Scotts 19 15 13 3 - 50
Mendon            7   4   8  4 - 24
Carter Fuller 2, Ashton Heighton 11, Alex Wurtzel 6, Dustin Crandall 7, Blake Wechsler 5, Mason Shannon 13, Bryce Srackangast 3, Brayden Vick 1, Aaden Krick 2
Free throws: C-S 4-12/Mendon 4-9
3-point baskets: C-S 6 (Mason Shannon 2, Blake Wechsler 1, Dustin Crandall 1, Ashton Heighton 1/Mendon 1 (A. Wendt 1)

The Climax-Scotts girls JV basketball team held off a fourth quarter Athens rally and posted a 33-31 win over the Indians at Athens January 23.

The win was the first for the 1-4 JVs.

C-S took a 27-22 lead into the fourth quarter, however Athens outscored the Panthers 9-4 in the final quarter only to fall short.

C-S, behind eight points from Kameroyn Blair, led by a 10-6 count after one quarter.

C-S led by a 16-14 count at halftime.

Kameroyn Blair led the Panthers with 16 points and Kyla Etheridge contributed seven points.
Athens              6 8   8 9 - 31
Climax-Scotts 10 6 11 4 - 33
Peyton Cogswell 3, Kyla Etheridge 7, Kameroyn Blair 16, Grace Liska 3, Alyssa Morrison 4
Free throws: Athens 0-11/C-S5-15
3-point baskets: C-S 0/Athens 1 (Volstromm 1)

By Bruce Rolfe

A fourth quarter comeback by the Climax-Scotts girls varsity basketball team fell short in a 42-39 setback to Mendon January 27 at C-S Jr./Sr. High School.

C-S, now 9-3 overall and 7-1 in the SCAA West Division, entered the fourth quarter facing a 35-28 deficit but outscored the Hornets 11-7 only to fall short.

Mendon’s 5-for-8 effort at the free throw line in the fourth quarter helped the visitors hold off C-S.

Mendon led by a 13-11 count after one quarter and took a 24-14 lead into halftime after holding the Lady Panthers to one three-point basket by Holly Talbert.

The Lady Panthers, behind eight points by Talbert, outscored the Hornets 14-11 in the third quarter and took a 35-28 deficit into the fourth quarter.

Mendon improves to 4-7 overall and 3-4 in the SCAA West Division.

Only four Panthers entered the scoring column, with Talbert’s 18 points leading the way. Addy Reeves added 13 points to go with four steals.
Mendon             13 11 11    7 - 42
Climax-Scotts    11  3  14 11 - 39
Sophie Braithwaite 6, Holly Talbert 18, Ashlynn Gilbert 2, Addy Reeves 13
Free throws: C-S 13-18/Mendon 10-16
3-point baskets: C-S 2 (Holly Talbert 2)/Mendon 3 (Gracie Schultz 1, Brianna Heitkamp 1, Cienna Nightengale 1)
C-S Stat Leaders
Rebounds: Sophie Braithwaite 6, Ashlynn Gilbert 3, Kendall Reitz 3,
Assists: Kendall Reitz 4,
Steals: Addy Reeves 4, Sophie Braithwaite 3,

Lady Panthers Remain Atop SCAA West Division Keep Momentum

The Climax-Scotts girls varsity basketball team remained in first place in the SCAA West Division by posting a 60-38 win over Bellevue January 25 in a makeup game at Bellevue.

A quick start and a harassing defense that produced 33 steals were keys to the win.

C-S, behind eight points from Holly Talbert and five points from Addy Reeves, took a 23-8 lead after one quarter.

The Lady Panthers maintained the 15-point lead at halftime 32-17, but the C-S offense and defense were both clicking in the third quarter when the visitors pulled away.

Eight points by Kendall Reitz fueled a 17-7 surge that gave C-S a commanding 49-24 lead after three quarters.

Three Panthers reached double figures in scoring with Talbert’s 17 points leading the way. Reitz added 14 points and Sophie Braithwaite pitched in with 11 points.

Braithwaite added 10 rebounds, 11 steals and three assists and Reitz and Talbert each came up with seven steals.
Climax-Scotts 23 9 17 11 - 60
Bellevue           8 9   7 14 - 38
Kendall Reitz 14, Sophie Braithwaite 11, Stephanie Behlke 3, Holly Talbert 17, Ashlynn Gilbert 8, Addy Reeves 7
Free throws: C-S 5-7/Bellevue 8-15
3-point baskets: C-S 1 (Sophie Braithwaite 1)/Bellevue 0
C-S Stat Leaders
Rebounds: Sophie Braithwaite 10, Holly Talbert 5, Addy Reeves 4, Lylah Parrish 3
Assists: Holly Talbert 4, Kendall Reitz 4, Sophie Braithwaite 3
Steals: Sophie Braithwaite 11, Kendall Reitz 7, Holly Talbert 7, Ashlynn Gilbert 4, Addy Reeves 4

C-S Rolls Over Athens

Addy Reeves and Holly Talbert combined for 41 points, leading the Climax-Scotts girls varsity basketball team to a 59-31 win over Athens January 23 at Athens High School.

Reeves, who connected on 10-of-14 attempts from the floor, poured in 23 points, while Talbert, who was 7-for-13 from the floor, added 18 points

C-S enjoyed a 12-9 lead after one quarter, but Reeves scored seven points and Stephanie Behlke connected on a pair of three-point baskets to help the Lady Panthers bump the lead to 13 points (27-14) at halftime.

Talbert warmed up from the floor in the third quarter, scoring 10 points, while Reeves added six more to help the visitors to a 59-31 lead after three quarters.

C-S, behind six more points by Reeves, outscored Athens 15-8 in the fourth quarter.

Reeves and Talbert each had eight rebounds and Reeves came up with eight of C-S’ 23 steals. Sophie Braithwaite added six steals and Talbert had four.
Athens              9   5   9   8 - 31
Climax-Scotts 12 15 17 15 - 59
CLIMAX-SCOTTS: Kendall Reitz 5, Sophie Braithwaite 7, Stephanie Behlke 6, Holly Talbert 18, Addy Reeves 23
ATHENS: G. Paul 4, S. Gordy 3, D. Carpenter 7, M. Bronsink 5, M. Kincaid 10, L. Upton 2, W. Hernandez 2, K. Roe 2
Free throws: C-S 8-16/Athens 8-12
3-point baskets: C-S 3 (Stephanie Behlke 2, Sophie Braithwaite 1)/Athens 3 (S. Gordy 1, M. Bronsink 1, M. Kincaid 1)
C-S Stat Leaders
Rebounds: Addy Reeves 8, Holly Talbert 8, Kendall Reitz 3, Sophie Braithwaite 3
Assists: Kendall Reitz 2, Holly Talbert 2
Steals: Addy Reeves 8, Sophie Braithwaite 6, Holly Talbert 4

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C-S JV/Var. Girls Basketball
A Look Ahead ...
2/4 B.C. St. Phil (Varsity) Home 5:30 p.m.
2/5 B.C. St. Phil (JV) Away 5:30 p.m.
2/7 Colon (Var.) Home 6 p.m.
Carol Vick Memorial Game
2/11 Hillsdale Aca. (JV/Var.) Away 5:30 p.m.

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Panthers show grit in win
over Calhoun Christian

By Bruce Rolfe

A blue collar effort helped the Climax-Scotts boys varsity basketball team to a 52-47 non-conference win over Calhoun Christian January 27 at C-S Jr./Sr. High School.

The win gives C-S two wins in its last three games, leaving the Panthers with a 3-9 overall record entering play January 29 against Hillsdale Academy.

Chase VanMiddlesworth, who connected a three triples, led the way for C-S with 22 points.

C-S trailed the Cougars 8-7 after one quarter, but the offense, behind 11 points including a trio of three-point baskets from Chase VanMiddlesworth, perked up in the second frame when the Panthers outscored the visitors 19-16 for a 26-24 halftime advantage.

The two teams played even in the third quarter, with C-S maintaining the two-point edge (37-35) to set up a tight fourth quarter.

C-S came through with key baskets and some big rebounds in the fourth quarter to hold on for the win.

C-S connected on 5-of-13 floor attempts from the floor in the fourth quarter, while holding Calhoun Christian to just one two-point basket and a pair of three-point baskets.

Overall, C-S shot 38 percent (18-47) from the floor, including a 6-for-14 effort from the three-point line. The Cougars shot 32 percent overall (17-53) from the floor including a 6-for-26 mark from the three-point line.

Nyle Sattler added 14 points and Dane Sattler handed out nine assists to go with nine rebounds for the winners.

The Climax Crescent would like to thank Crystal Sattler for game statistics.
Calhoun Christian 8 16 11 12 - 47
Climax-Scotts       7 19 11 13 - 52
Chase VanMiddlesworth 22, Dane Sattler 4, Maddox Wyman 2, Liam LaSala 4, Hunter LaSala 6, Nyle Sattler 14
Free throws: C-S 10-19/Calhoun Christian 7-10
3-point baskets: C-S 6 (Chase VanMiddlesworth 3, Nyle Sattler 3)/Calhoun Christian 6 (K. Devisser 3, S. Andren 2, S. Luckettl 1)
C-S Stat Leaders
Rebounds: Dane Sattler 9, Hunter LaSala 7, Liam LaSala 6, Nyle Sattler 5, Maddox Wyman 4
Steals: Dane Sattler 2
Assists: Dane Sattler 9

Momentum Is Shortlived for C-S Boys Basketball Team

After securing a 70-28 win over Athens January 24 at C-S Jr./Sr. High School that also snapped a three-game losing streak, the Climax-Scotts boys varsity basketball team saw the momentum end the next night in a 59-38 loss to Bellevue in a make up game at Bellevue.

C-S, now 2-6 in the SCAA West Division, got off to a slow start, managing just a Dane Sattler basket in the first quarter, resulting in a 12-2 deficit after one quarter.

The two teams played even in the second quarter, with Bellevue taking a 22-12 halftime lead.

The Broncos would not let C-S enjoy many runs in the third quarter, stretching the lead to 41-24 after three quarters.

A trio of three-point baskets helped C-S to its largest offensive quarter, however the Broncos outscored the visitors 17-14 in the fourth quarter.

C-S was frustrated often with its floor shooting, connecting on 29 percent overall (14-49) from the floor.

C-S also struggled at the free throw line, making just 2-of-10 attempts.

Bellevue shot a much more crisp 50 percent overall (22-44) from the floor.

Dane Sattler scored 11 points to go with three assists and three rebounds and Nyle Sattler and Johann Albarran. who had three rebounds, two steals and four assists, each added nine points.
Climax-Scotts  2 10 12 14 - 38
Bellevue         12 10 20 17 - 59
Chase VanMiddlesworth 6, Johann Albarran 9, Luke Lawrence 1, Dane Sattler 11, Hunter LaSala 2, Nyle Sattler 9
Free throws: C-S 2-10/Bellevue 11-18
3-point baskets: C-S 5 (Chase VanMiddlesworth 2, Johann Albarran 2, Dane Sattler 1)/Bellevue 4 (S. Keson 2, N. Payne 2
C-S Stat Leaders
Rebounds: Maddox Wyman 5, Hunter LaSala 4, Dane Sattler 3, Chase VanMiddlesworth 3, Johann albarran 3
Steals: Johann Albarran 2
Assists: Johann Albarran 4, Dane Sattler 3
Blocked shots: Maddox Wyman 1, Dane Sattler 1

C-S Tops Athens

The Climax-Scotts boys varsity basketball team held Athens to single digits all four quarters while posting a season high in points in a 70-28 win over the Indians January 24 at C-S Jr./Sr. High School.

Two of C-S’ wins this season have come over Athens (C-S won 46-29) in December.

Four Panthers reached double figures in scoring, with Nyle Sattler’s 14 points leading the way. Chase VanMiddlesworth added 11 points and Johann Albarran and Maddox Wyman each contributed 10 points.

The two teams combined for 15 three-point baskets, with C-S knocking down a season high nine. Nyle Sattler and Johann Albarran led the effort with three apiece.

C-S, behind three-point baskets by Chase VanMiddlesworth, Johann Albarran and Nyle Sattler, raced out to a 13-6 lead after one quarter.

The Panthers enjoyed their biggest quarter of the game in the second stanza, outscoring the Indians 23-9 for a 36-15 halftime cushion. Nyle Sattler, who hit one three-point basket, scored seven points and Albarran, who connected on two more three-point baskets, added six points in the quarter.

Athens’ entire offensive production in the quarter came from the three-point line and free throw line as the Indians went 0-for-7 from two-point range.

C-S continued to frustrate the visitors defensively in the third quarter while enjoying success at the offensive end with a 7-for-10 effort from two-point range, helping the home team to a 45-19 advantage after three quarters.

Overall, C-S shot a warm 54 percent from two-point range (20-34), while Athens was held to 35 percent shooting (5-14) from two-point range.

Nyle Sattler had 14 points to go along with two three rebounds and two blocked shots. VanMiddlesworth stuffed the stat sheet with 11 points, five steals, and five assists, Maddox Wyman pitched in with 10 points and five rebounds, and Johann Albarran contributed 10 points, four steals and three assists.
Athens              6   9   4    9 - 28
Climax-Scotts 13 23 19 13 - 70
CLIMAX-SCOTTS: Chase VanMiddlesworth 11, Johann Albarran 10, Luke Lawrence 2, Dane Sattler 5, Maddox Wyman 10, Liam LaSala 6, Tye Chambers 5, Hunter LaSala 3, Nyle Sattler 14, Aaden Krick 4
ATHENS: J. Crummel 9, K. Kiefer 8, C. Prater 4, S. Hall 5, C. Bulifant 2
Free throws: C-S 6-20/Athens 4-6
3-point baskets: C-S 9 (Nyle Sattler 3, Johann Albarran 3, Chase VanMiddlesworth 1, Dane Sattler 1, Tye Chambers 1)/Athens 6 (J. Crummel 3, K. Kiefer 2, S. Hall 1)
C-S Stat Leaders
Rebounds: Hunter LaSala 8, Maddox Wyman 5, Tye Chambers 5, Liam LaSala 4
Steals: Chase VanMiddlesworth 5, Johann Albarran 4, Liam LaSala 3
Assists: Dane Sattler 6, Chase VanMiddlesworth 5, Johann Albarran 3
Blocked shots: Nyle Sattler 2

Panthers Can’t Overcome Slow Start in Loss to Mendon

Climax-Scotts couldn’t overcome a challenging first half at the offensive end in a 52-38 loss to Mendon January 22 at Mendon.

Six turnovers and a 3-for-12 effort from the floor in the first start factored in a slow start, while Mendon shot a blistering 77.7% (7-for-9) overall from the floor that helped the Hornets take a 16-8 lead after one quarter.

C-S’ floor shooting challenges continued in the second frame when the visitors connected on just 28.5% (4-14) overall from the floor. However six Mendon turnovers helped the Panthers keep the deficit in single digits, with the Hornets settling for a 25-16 halftime lead.

Mendon’s shooting picked up in the third quarter, as the home team knocked down 9-of-10 two-point attempts. C-S shot a cool 22 percent (2-9) from two-point range and saw its deficit swell to 21 points (43-22) entering the final quarter.

The Panthers, behind a 5-for-10 effort from the two-point line and 2 more three-point baskets, made a small comeback in the fourth quarter but the deficit was too large.

C-S struggled offensively, making 29 percent of its overall attempts (16-56) including a 4-for-21 effort from the three-point line.

Mendon shot a much warmer 67 percent (22-33) from two-point range and finished shooting 63 percent overall (24-38).
Climax-Scotts  8 8   6 16 - 38
Mendon          16 9 18  9 - 52
Chase VanMiddlesworth 11, Ivan Abad-Reyes 2, Dane Sattler 3, Maddox Wyman 5, Tye Chambers 2, Hunter LaSala 2, Nyle Sattler 13
Free throws: C-S 2-3/Mendon 2-4
3-point baskets: C-S 4 (Nyle Sattler 3, Chase VanMiddlesworth 1)/Mendon 2
C-S Stat Leaders
Rebounds: Hunter LaSala 6, Maddox Wyman 4, Tye Chamber 4, Luke Lawrence 3, Dane Sattler 3, Nyle Sattler 3
Steals: Maddox Wyman 3, Nyle Sattler 3
Assists: Dane Sattler 5, Chase VanMiddlesworth 2

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C-S JV/Var. Boys Basketball
A Look Ahead ...
2/3 Delton (JV/Var.) Away 5:30 p.m.
2/4 B.C. St. Phil (Var.) Home 7 p.m.
2/5 B.C. St. Phil (JV) Away 7 p.m.
2/7 Colon (JV/Var.) Home 4:30 p.m.
2/10 Gobles (JV/Var.) Home 5:30 p.m.

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Eight members of the Climax-Scotts-Martin co-op wrestling team placed at the Fennville varsity B and girls tournament January 25 at Fennville. C-S-M placed first at the tournament.

Gixxon Blair (150-pound weight class), with a 3-0 record that included two pins and a 20-2 technical fall, placed first for C-S-M.

Kaden Godbee (132) and Michael Chilel-Chun (157) with 2-1 records after receiving opening round byes, both placed second.

Nate Arnett (126) and Logan Curry (144) with 3-1 records after an opening round bye, Matthew Holmes (150), with a 4-1 record after an opening round bye, and Cole Birkam (215) and Cooper Dinse (285), with 3-1 records and two byes, all placed third.

Fennville Tournament Boys Varsity And Girls Tournament

C-S-M Results
120: Champ. Round 1 - Jaques Porlier (Martin HS) received a bye; Quarterfinals - Morgan Mouser (Allegan HS) over Jaques Porlier (Martin HS) (Fall 2:45); Cons. Round 2 - Jaques Porlier (Martin HS) received a bye; 120: Cons. Round 3 - Liam Hertlein (Centreville HS) over Jaques Porlier (Martin HS) (Fall 2:45); 120: Champ. Round 1 - Lucas Totten (Martin HS) received a bye; Quarterfinals - Lucas Totten (Martin HS) over Jacob Ennis (Gobles HS) (Fall 1:23); Semifinals - John Bryant (Comstock Park HS) over Lucas Totten (Martin HS) (Fall 1:14); Cons. Semis - Liam Hertlein (Centreville HS) over Lucas Totten (Martin HS) (Fall 0:27); 126: Champ. Round 1 - Nate Arnett (Martin HS) received a bye; Quarterfinals - Nate Arnett (Martin HS) over Jayden Bischoff (Allegan HS) (Fall 4:55); Semifinals - Rockne Hamilton (Centreville HS) over Nate Arnett (Martin HS) (Fall 0:39); Cons. Semis - Nate Arnett (Martin HS) over Robert Palacios (Lawrence HS) (Fall 0:53); 3rd Place Match - Nate Arnett (Martin HS) over Jayden Bischoff (Allegan HS) (Fall 2:57); 132: Champ. Round 1 - Kaden Godbee (Martin HS) received a bye; Quarterfinals - Kaden Godbee (Martin HS) over Pete Reed (Centreville HS) (Fall 0:49); Semifinals - Kaden Godbee (Martin HS) over Robert Lea (Bellevue HS) (MD 12-2); 1st Place Match - Wyatt Schneider (Bangor HS) over Kaden Godbee (Martin HS) (Fall 4:27); 144: Champ. Round 1 - Logan Curry (Martin HS) received a bye; Quarterfinals - Logan Curry (Martin HS) over Michael Sutton (Union HS (Grand Rapids)) (Fall 3:44); Semifinals - Skyler Stalbaum (Hesperia Community HS) over Logan Curry (Martin HS) (TF 16-1 3:28); Cons. Semis - Logan Curry (Martin HS) over Calin McNabb-Olson (Comstock Park HS) (TF 18-2 2:00); 3rd Place Match - Logan Curry (Martin HS) over Jack Terpening (Bellevue HS) (Dec 7-0); 150: Champ. Round 1 - Matthew Holmes (Martin HS) received a bye; Quarterfinals - Brody Sikkema (Comstock Park HS) over Matthew Holmes (Martin HS) (Dec 17-15); Cons. Round 2 - Matthew Holmes (Martin HS) over Ayden Hamlett (Bangor HS) (Fall 0:53); Cons. Round 3 - Matthew Holmes (Martin HS) over Joseph Rodriguez De La Cruz (Bloomingdale HS) (Fall 2:30); Cons. Semis - Matthew Holmes (Martin HS) over Noah Brooks (Centreville HS) (Dec 15-14); 3rd Place Match - Matthew Holmes (Martin HS) over Ryan Fuentes (Hesperia Community HS) (Fall 4:34); 150: Champ. Round 1 - Gixxer Blair (Martin HS) received a bye; Quarterfinals - Gixxer Blair (Martin HS) over Collin Pyard (Comstock Park HS) (Fall 1:26); Semifinals - Gixxer Blair (Martin HS) over Noah Brooks (Centreville HS) (Fall 2:52); 1st Place Match - Gixxer Blair (Martin HS) over Brody Sikkema (Comstock Park HS) (TF 20-2 3:17); 157: Champ. Round 1 - Michael Chilel-Chun (Martin HS) received a bye; Quarterfinals - Michael Chilel-Chun (Martin HS) over Xavier Preston (Covert HS) (Fall 0:35); Semifinals - Michael Chilel-Chun (Martin HS) over Briaden Cashman (Comstock Park HS) (Fall 2:53); 1st Place Match - Carter Swinehart (Schoolcraft HS) over Michael Chilel-Chun (Martin HS) (Fall 3:12); 157: Champ. Round 1 - Bryce Birkam (Martin HS) received a bye; Quarterfinals - Briaden Cashman (Comstock Park HS) over Bryce Birkam (Martin HS) (Fall 3:01); Cons. Round 2 - Brant Hutson (Hesperia Community HS) over Bryce Birkam (Martin HS) (Fall 1:17); 165: Champ. Round 1 - Dean Parks (Martin HS) over Maximus Rogalski (Comstock Park HS) (Dec 10-4); Quarterfinals - Joshua Delhomme (Centreville HS) over Dean Parks (Martin HS) (TF 19-4 5:30); Cons. Round 2 - Dean Parks (Martin HS) over Gabryel Anaya (Martin HS) (Fall 5:51); Cons. Round 3 - Logan Kammer (Hesperia Community HS) over Dean Parks (Martin HS) (TF 18-3 4:47); 165: Champ. Round 1 - Zachary Plane (Lawrence HS) over Gabryel Anaya (Martin HS) (Fall 4:10); Cons. Round 1 - Gabryel Anaya (Martin HS) received a bye; Cons. Round 2 - Dean Parks (Martin HS) over Gabryel Anaya (Martin HS) (Fall 5:51); 190: Champ. Round 1 - Ethan Seage (Martin HS) received a bye; Quarterfinals - Matthew Blair (Centreville HS) over Ethan Seage (Martin HS) (Fall 0:48); Cons. Round 2 - Ethan Seage (Martin HS) over Keith Nulf (Hesperia Community HS) (For.); Cons. Round 3 - Cameron Johnson (Fennville HS) over Ethan Seage (Martin HS) (Dec 7-5); 215: Champ. Round 1 - Cole Birkam (Martin HS) received a bye; Quarterfinals - Alphonso Lopez (Muskegon Catholic Central HS) over Cole Birkam (Martin HS) (Fall 2:32); Cons. Round 2 - Cole Birkam (Martin HS) received a bye; Cons. Round 3 - Cole Birkam (Martin HS) over George Goodrich (Hesperia Community HS) (MD 15-2); Cons. Semis - Cole Birkam (Martin HS) over Zavier Gonzalez (Bloomingdale HS) (Fall 3:49); 3rd Place Match - Cole Birkam (Martin HS) over Alphonso Lopez (Muskegon Catholic Central HS) (Fall 3:17); 285: Champ. Round 1 - Cooper Dinse (Martin HS) received a bye; Quarterfinals - Nate Norton (Athens HS) over Cooper Dinse (Martin HS) (Fall 1:17); Cons. Round 2 - Cooper Dinse (Martin HS) received a bye; Cons. Round 3 - Cooper Dinse (Martin HS) over Kahle Reinbold (Centreville HS) (Fall 2:23); Cons. Semis - Cooper Dinse (Martin HS) over Wadaase Mcsubby (Union HS (Grand Rapids)) (Dec 7-5); 3rd Place Match - Cooper Dinse (Martin HS) over Santos Ramirez (Comstock Park HS) (Inj. [time])

C-S-M continues momentum
push for postseason

The Climax-Scotts-Martin co-op wrestling team entered its final SAC dual meet of the season hoping to continue a momentum push for the postseason after registering two wins at South Haven over Coloma and Watervliet January 27.

C-S-M improved to 19-1 with a 70-12 win over Coloma and a 74-6 victory over Watervliet.

Climax-Scotts High School senior Logan Gilbert posted a pin in 2:52 and won by a forfeit, giving him 171 career wins entering the January 29 match. Jordan Tutt is the school record holder for career wins at C-S with a record of 188-37.

Winning head to head bouts was Jacinto Lopez (106), by a pin and decision, Seth Torris (144), by a pin and 20-3 technical fall, and Jackson Bagwell (157), by two pins.

Kaden Godbee (132), with a forfeit and a pin, Jayce Ritchie (138), with a pin and a forfeit, Haylen Buell (150), with a 15-3 major decision and a forfeit, Gixxer Blair (165), with a forfeit and pin, Malcolm Smith (190), with a pin and a forfeit, and Sam Bleeker (215), with a pin and forfeit, also won two matches for the co-op team.

C-S-M 70, Coloma 12
106: Jacinto Lopez (Martin HS) over Isla Reinhardt (Coloma HS) (Fall 1:46); 113: Brody Ashley (Coloma HS) over Urijah Joostberns (Martin HS) (Fall 4:44) 120: Logan Gilbert (Martin HS) over Matt Martel (Coloma HS) (Fall 2:52); 126: Nate Arnett (Martin HS) over LUCADIS FONCESCA (Coloma HS) (Fall 2:57); 132: Kaden Godbee (Martin HS) over Unknown (For.); 138: Jayce Ritchie (Martin HS) over Jay Christe (Coloma HS) (Fall 1:12); 144: Seth Toris (Martin HS) over Maverick Kraemer (Coloma HS) (Fall 2:26); 150: Haylen Buell (Martin HS) over Brody Winnell (Coloma HS) (MD 15-3); 157: Jack Bagwell (Martin HS) over Carson Coble (Coloma HS) (Fall 1:54); 165: Gixxer Blair (Martin HS) over Unknown (For.); 175: Zacorious Tanner (Coloma HS) over Jakub Tomyslak (Martin HS) (Fall 4:07); 190: Malcolm Smith (Martin HS) over Joe Clayton (Coloma HS) (Fall 1:44); 215: Sam Bleeker (Martin HS) over JAYDON WILLIAMS (Coloma HS) (Fall 1:08); 285: Brayan Simbron (Martin HS) over Unknown (For.)

C-S-M 74, Watervliet 6
106: Jacinto Lopez (Martin HS) over jt isbrecht (Watervliet HS) (Dec 13-9); 113: Urijah Joostberns (Martin HS) over tony marta (Watervliet HS) (Fall 1:02); 120: Logan Gilbert (Martin HS) over Unknown (For.); 126: luke isbrecht (Watervliet HS) over Nate Arnett (Martin HS) (Fall 1:24); 132: Kaden Godbee (Martin HS) over Sam Roland (Watervliet HS) (Fall 4:47); 138: Jayce Ritchie (Martin HS) over Unknown (For.); 144: Seth Toris (Martin HS) over gavin leiter (Watervliet HS) (TF 20-3 0:00); 150: Haylen Buell (Martin HS) over Unknown (Def.); 157: Jack Bagwell (Martin HS) over kaden leiter (Watervliet HS) (Fall 0:55) 165: Gixxer Blair (Martin HS) over Braizen Robart (Watervliet HS) (Fall 1:29); 175: Jakub Tomyslak (Martin HS) over Unknown (For.); 190: Malcolm Smith (Martin HS) over Unknown (For.); 215: Sam Bleeker (Martin HS) over Unknown (For.); 285: Cooper Dinse (Martin HS) over Unknown (For.)

C-S-M Finishes in 2nd Place Tie at Leslie Tournament; 8 Wrestlers Place

The Climax-Scotts-Martin co-op wrestling team had seven wrestlers place, helping the team to a share of second place at the 23-team Todd Stern Blackhawk Invitational January 25 in Leslie.

C-S-M and Leslie both finished with 151 points out of 20 teams that scored. Manchester won the event with 202 points.

Haylen Buell (144-pound weight class), with a 3-0 record, earned the lone first place for C-S-M.

Logan Gilbert (120), Jayce Ritchie (138), Jackson Bagwell (157) and Sam Bleeker (215), all finished second with 2-1 records after receiving opening round byes.

Malcolm Smith (190), with a 3-1 record, finished third and Jakub Tomyslak (165), with a 2-2 record, finished fourth.

Todd Stern Blackhawk Invitational

C-S-M Results
106: Champ. Round 1 - Jacinto Lopez (Martin HS) received a bye; 106: Quarterfinals - Brody Birchfield (Springport HS) over Jacinto Lopez (Martin HS) (Dec 9-7); Cons. Round 2 - Jacinto Lopez (Martin HS) received a bye; 106 Cons. Round 3 - Ryker Kleinschmidt (Manchester HS) over Jacinto Lopez (Martin HS) (Dec 2-1) 120: Champ. Round 1 - Logan Gilbert (Martin HS) received a bye; Quarterfinals - Logan Gilbert (Martin HS) over Owen Thomas (Springport HS) (Fall 2:33); Semifinals - Logan Gilbert (Martin HS) over Austin Garcia (Lawton HS) (Dec 8-5); 1st Place Match - Sammy Stewart (Manchester HS) over Logan Gilbert (Martin HS) (MD 13-4); 138: Champ. Round 1 - Jayce Ritchie (Martin HS) received a bye; Quarterfinals - Jayce Ritchie (Martin HS) over Trentan Ross (Perry HS) (Fall 1:10); Semifinals - Jayce Ritchie (Martin HS) over Cellyon Benning (Everett HS) (Dec 15-8); 1st Place Match - Luke Paxton (Potterville HS) over Jayce Ritchie (Martin HS) (Fall 2:32); 144: Champ. Round 1 - Haylen Buell (Martin HS) received a bye; Quarterfinals - Haylen Buell (Martin HS) over Blake Elizondo (Williamston HS) (Fall 0:28); Semifinals - Haylen Buell (Martin HS) over Avery Bustos (Eastern HS) (Fall 0:21); 1st Place Match - Haylen Buell (Martin HS) over Nathan Meyer (Manchester HS) (TF 15-0 5:54); 150: Champ. Round 1 - Seth Toris (Martin HS) over Joseph Brown (Eastern HS) (Fall 1:39); 150: Quarterfinals - Kaden Sizemore (Springport HS) over Seth Toris (Martin HS) (Dec 12-11); Cons. Round 2 - Seth Toris (Martin HS) over Ethan Wilson (Homer HS) (Fall 4:37); Cons. Round 3 - Grason Weber (Leslie HS) over Seth Toris (Martin HS) (Fall 2:03); 157: Champ. Round 1 - Jack Bagwell (Martin HS) received a bye; Quarterfinals - Jack Bagwell (Martin HS) over Trey Vanblois (JW Sexton HS) (Fall 3:54); Semifinals - Jack Bagwell (Martin HS) over Vince Budd (Manchester HS) (Fall 3:40); 1st Place Match - Antonio Williams (Everett HS) over Jack Bagwell (Martin HS) (Fall 3:13); 165: Champ. Round 1 - Jakub Tomyslak (Martin HS) received a bye; Quarterfinals - Jakub Tomyslak (Martin HS) over Bubba Duffing (Manchester HS) (MD 12-4); Semifinals - Drew Challender (St Louis HS) over Jakub Tomyslak (Martin HS) (Fall 1:29); Cons. Semis - Jakub Tomyslak (Martin HS) over Brendan Barrett (Springport HS) (TF 19-4 3:59); 3rd Place Match - Blake Bossenberger (Thornapple Kellogg HS) over Jakub Tomyslak (Martin HS) (Fall 4:14); 190: Champ. Round 1 - Malcolm Smith (Martin HS) received a bye; Quarterfinals - Malcolm Smith (Martin HS) over Jackson Smith (Thornapple Kellogg HS) (Dec 7-0); Semifinals - Brady Warner (Napoleon HS) over Malcolm Smith (Martin HS) (Dec 5-0); Cons. Semis - Malcolm Smith (Martin HS) over Parker Franklin (Leslie HS) (Fall 1:32); 3rd Place Match - Malcolm Smith (Martin HS) over Sebastian Devereaux (Carson City-Crystal HS) (Fall 2:27); 215: Champ. Round 1 - Sam Bleeker (Martin HS) received a bye; Quarterfinals - Sam Bleeker (Martin HS) over David Magaway (Lansing Catholic HS) (Fall 1:59); Semifinals - Sam Bleeker (Martin HS) over Joe LaSalle (Olivet HS) (Fall 3:46); 1st Place Match - Nathan Fletcher (Manchester HS) over Sam Bleeker (Martin HS) (Dec 2-0)

C-S-M Posts 2 Wins

The Climax-Scotts-Martin co-op wrestling team recorded two SAC wins at Coloma January 22.

Malcolm Smith (190), who returned to the lineup after sitting out a significant period of time in concussion protocol, won two matches by a pin and a forfeit.

Also earning two wins for C-S-M was Logan Gilbert (120-pound weight class) by a pin in 2:52 and a forfeit, Jacinto Lopez (106) by a pin and a decision, Kaden Godbee (132) by a forfeit and pin, Jayce Ritchie (138), by two forfeits, Seth Torris (144) by a pin and technical fall, Haylen Buell (150) by a major decision and a default, Jackson Bagwell (157) by two pins, Gixxer Blair (165) by a forfeit and pin, and Sam Bleeker (215) by a pin and a forfeit.

C-S-M 70, Coloma 12
106: Jacinto Lopez (Martin HS) over Isla Reinhardt (Coloma HS) (Fall 1:46); 113: Brody Ashley (Coloma HS) over Urijah Joostberns (Martin HS) (Fall 4:44); 120: Logan Gilbert (Martin HS) over Matt Martel (Coloma HS) (Fall 2:52); 126: Nate Arnett (Martin HS) over LUCADIS FONCESCA (Coloma HS) (Fall 2:57); 132: Kaden Godbee (Martin HS) over Unknown (For.); 138: Jayce Ritchie (Martin HS) over Jay Christe (Coloma HS) (Fall 1:12); 144: Seth Toris (Martin HS) over Maverick Kraemer (Coloma HS) (Fall 2:26); 150: Haylen Buell (Martin HS) over Brody Winnell (Coloma HS) (MD 15-3); 157: Jack Bagwell (Martin HS) over Carson Coble (Coloma HS) (Fall 1:54); 165: Gixxer Blair (Martin HS) over Unknown (For.); 175: Zacorious Tanner (Coloma HS) over Jakub Tomyslak (Martin HS) (Fall 4:07); 190: Malcolm Smith (Martin HS) over Joe Clayton (Coloma HS) (Fall 1:44); 215: Sam Bleeker (Martin HS) over JAYDON WILLIAMS (Coloma HS) (Fall 1:08); 285: Brayan Simbron (Martin HS) over Unknown (For.)

C-S-M 74, Watervliet 6
106: Jacinto Lopez (Martin HS) over jt isbrecht (Watervliet HS) (Dec 13-9); 113: Urijah Joostberns (Martin HS) over tony marta (Watervliet HS) (Fall 1:02); 120: Logan Gilbert (Martin HS) over Unknown (For.); 126: luke isbrecht (Watervliet HS) over Nate Arnett (Martin HS) (Fall 1:24); 132: Kaden Godbee (Martin HS) over Sam Roland (Watervliet HS) (Fall 4:47); 138: Jayce Ritchie (Martin HS) over Unknown (For.); 144: Seth Toris (Martin HS) over gavin leiter (Watervliet HS) (TF 20-3 0:00); 150: Haylen Buell (Martin HS) over Unknown (Def.); 157: Jack Bagwell (Martin HS) over kaden leiter (Watervliet HS) (Fall 0:55); 165: Gixxer Blair (Martin HS) over Braizen Robart (Watervliet HS) (Fall 1:29); 175: Jakub Tomyslak (Martin HS) over Unknown (For.); 190: Malcolm Smith (Martin HS) over Unknown (For.); 215: Sam Bleeker (Martin HS) over Unknown (For.); 285: Cooper Dinse (Martin HS) over Unknown (For.)

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