Garber's Boys and Girls Basketball Teams Show Different Fortunes

Boys' Team Overcomes Early Setback

The Essexville Garber Dukes faced an uphill battle from the start, giving away two points due to a technical foul. However, they showcased remarkable resilience, rallying to secure a 51-42 victory over Hemlock.

• Final Quarter Dominance: The Dukes limited Hemlock to just 7 points in the final quarter.
• Standout Performance: Nathan Foret scored 11 of his 17 points in the last quarter.
• Coach's Perspective: Coach Chris Watz praised his team's composure, especially considering they were recovering from illness.

Girls' Team Fights Hard but Falls Short

The Garber girls' team put up a strong fight against the undefeated Hemlock, but ultimately fell 49-40.

• Defensive Effort: Coach Megan Cockrell highlighted her team's competitive spirit and defensive play.
• Key Player: Carly Arnold led the team with 15 points and 7 rebounds.

Hale Girls' Team Dominates Alcona

The Hale girls' basketball team showcased their dominance, leading by 24 points after the first quarter and cruising to a 68-25 victory over Alcona.

• Teamwork: Coach Joe Kimmerer praised his team's ball-sharing and overall performance.
• Standout Performers:
• Callie Hicks scored 21 points.
• Ali Beebe recorded a double-double with 13 points and 13 rebounds.